Chapter 190: No Daring Heroism
.>Once fallen, there is no chance of survival.From hundreds of years ago, the ultimate goal of the White Bone Venerable God was to establish a divine kingdom on earth and achieve the status of a deity...Yu Liyang couldn't even watch Jing'an Hou's final charge, needing to escape before he was trapped.
Zhong Xuanchu, though already hurrying, paused deliberately, squinted his eyes, and gazed intently at the shower of meteorites that rained down from the sky for a moment.
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The scene is magnificent and awe-inspiring.
This is the last glimmer of Jianfeng Mountain, the Five-Segment Thick Virtue Bearing Heaven Array...
Only after a single glance did he raise his sword. The blade, like one that cleaves heaven and earth, the fabled blade of life severance, merely grazed the air with a gentle touch, drifting away as ethereal as smoke and cloud –
It has already been taken away.
All that could be seen in the sky had vanished.
Including clouds, fire, and seemingly endless meteor showers... as if it had never existed at all.
A single sword strike cuts through the boundless expanse of azure sky!
> With a hundred thousand autumn-killing soldiers at his command, adjusting the military formations to maximize Xuan Chuliang's strength, the killing power he could unleash would absolutely be on the level of True Monarch.
Just commanding an army of one hundred thousand is a powerful constraint in itself, limiting the commander from acting as freely as those whose power belongs solely to themselves.
Historically, those who have become strong through military formations and combat often needed to be trapped within the formations first. They were held captive by the might of the soldiers before being relentlessly attacked continuously until their defeat was complete...
That's why Cao Jie would have Yan Ping focus on Yu Liyang.
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The sky is empty.
After Chong Xuan Zhu Liang put away his sword, he led his troops back. The credit for the victory at Qiu Sha belonged to the Autumn Killing Army. The next steps were of no concern to him for now.
One hundred thousand troops flowed like water, surging freely across the vast expanse of land. It was a truly pleasing sight, with an indescribable sense of natural ease and lightness.
The art of war is exemplified here.
In the midst of the fierce battle at Jianfeng Mountain, no one noticed Xia Guo's Jing'an Hou Huahongzhi.
Because he had already been erased along with the last vestiges of the Jianfeng Mountain Protective Array, by that vicious blow.
His final charge, it seemed, was into nothingness, not even a glimmer or shadow remained.
No grand spectacle.
Left on Jianfeng Mountain were only the scattered, masterless troops and the damaged, incomplete grand formation...
"The land of Qi has been unified!"
As they were riding in the Rushing-Tower carriage, Cao said something like this to everyone.
Now Yu Liyang had left, and the final attack of the Five-Segment Thick Virtue Load World Array was erased.
The entire Swordpeak Mountain was defenseless.
The entire Fengjie Prefecture, with its twenty-three cities, is now under the hooves of the Qi army and before their blades!
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This newly-appointed commander, who had forced back the Grand Xia Prince of Min and broken through Jianfeng Mountain within a day, issued three more military orders.
The edict said: "Command Chen Fu's troops to receive control of Jianfeng Mountain. Avoid unnecessary casualties!"
Again, he decreed: "Order Li Zhengyan to lead his troops. Under the condition of preserving strength, they are to attack and capture cities and forts. Within three days, I demand that the entire territory of Fengjie Prefecture be surrendered! After three days, I command the Zhurong Army to assemble on the banks of the Lian River. At that time, I will lead the Zhurong Army as the vanguard and march into Xiangyou Prefecture!"
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And again he decreed: "Send word to Chen Zeqing, making sure the intelligence is well-handled. 'King Min Yu Li Yang personally guards Jianfeng Mountain, surrounded by a powerful army. Yet in one day, not even his position was held.' This news must spread throughout Guiyi City as quickly as possible so that men and women alike know!"
After issuing three consecutive commands, he turned and strode into the chariot parked at the front of Rongchong Building, no longer casting a glance back at the battlefield. Although flags fluttered in the wind, although crowds surged, although blood and fire had yet to be consumed, this stage of the war was over... There was no need to look any further.
The officers stationed around Rongcheng, spurred their horses and raced away, transmitting Cao Jie's orders to all corners.
Ruan Qi still stood behind the iron battlements, his hands clasped behind his back, gazing at the clouds that scattered and gathered on the horizon.
Although he wasn't familiar with military strategy, he could still understand Cao Jie's orders. Even more so, from these orders, he saw Cao Jie's unparalleled confidence in this war!
It's effortless to receive the sword strike of Jianfeng Mountain right now.
You can use any army.
But Chao Yi Da Fu Chen Fu was a man who weighed his words carefully and adhered strictly to rules. The troops under his command were certainly better disciplined than the allied forces of the Eastern countries. They could very well fulfill the order "do not cause unnecessary casualties."
And the will embodied in this command is consistent with Cao Jie's second command.
It's better to have the elite Whirlwind Army attack and capture the entirety of Fenghuo Prefecture, instead of having 300,000 county soldiers or a coalition of Eastern Regions nations do it… This is because the Whirlwind Army, such a renowned force across the land, has strict military discipline. Outside of warfare itself, they won't engage in acts like burning, looting, or pillaging.
As for the requirement of "being both fast and conserving strength," it was tailor-made for Li Zhengyan, the cunning general known for his swift raids.
This way, we can appease the allied forces of Eastern countries and prevent them from feeling their contributions were unacknowledged.
After all, who else has Li Zhengyan's military speed
But actually... Jianfeng Mountain wasn't held for a single day, Yu Liyang had already fled, who else in the entire Fengjie Prefecture could hold firm
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Three days of change may sound difficult, but even the Allied Forces of the Eastern Territories could manage it.
To coordinate overall strategy and balance all aspects, is the role of a supreme commander for the three armies.
The reason Cao Jie would order this is none other than——
This was a war of national annihilation and ruin, not a war of plunder.
In Cao Jie's strategic thinking, the conquered Xia territory was already considered Qi territory. The captured Xia people were regarded as future citizens of Qi. That's why he paid special attention to losses outside of warfare.
After the war, the entire Xia territory that had been ravaged would require Qi to pour resources into rebuilding it.
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And how is such a thought not a reflection of Cao Jie's confidence
As for the third command...
Chen Zeqing had been in charge of Qi state intelligence for a long time and was very familiar with this kind of work. It was only natural that he would be responsible for the intelligence related to this major battle.
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Cao Jie's words he passed on are quite interesting.
Every word spoken is verifiable fact. No subjective opinions have been added, thus it cannot be attacked as slander by the people of Xia.
But in fact, if reality is only captured from one angle, its true nature will already be vastly different.
It completely erased the sacrifices made by the Qi army and obscured Yu Liyang's weighing and sacrifice.
The first battle was a victory, and it was a major victory to force Yu Liyang out in one day and defeat Jian Fengshan. Of course, Cao Jie wanted to maximize the influence of public opinion.
Most people wouldn't care how many troops were mobilized in the war, nor would they bother thinking about the level of casualties incurred by the Qi army directly assaulting with their formations… People would only notice that the Xia Min King couldn't even hold Jianfeng Mountain, not even for a day!
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How deeply this would scar the minds of the Xia people, creating how much intense fear
If we simply measure the gains and losses in terms of military interests, it's actually hard to say whether today's Battle of Jianfengshan was beneficial. It's difficult to say which is a heavier price: the half month of time, the massive amount of Yuanshi consumed by the 100 spiked boats, or the temporary rest given to the Qiuxsha army.
But for Cao Jie, the losses suffered by the Xia Kingdom in this battle were only a glimpse of what was to come!
Cao Jie placed his bets decisively, this battle wasn't just about the present.
Of course, Yu Liyang could also see this, but compared to the blow to the morale of the Xia Guo military, the loss of a true immortal was something Xia Guo could absolutely not afford.
Cao Jie's style today seems to have changed, venturing into a risky gamble, but what he's actually playing is a sure-win move!
The moment he saw Yu Liyang, he knew the outcome of the war and immediately placed his bets! Bets! Bets!
The moment a hundred sharp-prowed warships set sail, and the Sword Peak defense line was riddled with holes, it was destined that Yu Liyang would suffer losses.
The only question is, which of two evils will he choose...
Even that is not a suspense.
Because everyone knows, you should "take the light!"
"Those who surrender will be spared!"
On the winding mountain road of Jianfeng Mountain, one group after another of Xia Guo soldiers surrendered, kneeling and laying down their arms.
This mountain is indeed perilous.
This army is valiant.
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But at this moment, the Xia army that was stubbornly resisting was not large.
After all, they were legendary figures from the great Xia Shenwu era, representatives of national revival, and powerful cultivators of the Dao, Min Wang Yu Li Yang! All remained silent and fled...
Who could be stronger and braver than King Min
The mountain outside remains, but the mountain within has collapsed.
Thus, a massacre was avoided!
In the army, there was a man named Zhang Tai. He was from Fengxian County in Qi State and had no relation to the famous "Zhang" who had been prominent in the past.
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Perhaps a few hundred years ago, there could have been some blood relation
Who knows!
Anyway, the Zhang family of Phoenix Fairy is gone.
After the Crying Temple incident, the Ministry of Rites had officially declared that Marquis Jiu Fan was extinct.
A renowned clan that shared glory with Emperor Wu in restoring the country and establishing military merit, ultimately vanished into thin air. Only a single entry in historical records remains, serving as a reminder for posterity.
Apart from the Jiu Fan Hou lineage, Fengxian County did not have any other prominent aristocratic families.
Zhang Tai's family was very ordinary, meaning they could afford three meals a day and wouldn't starve - in the State of Qi, as long as someone wasn't lazy and had sound limbs, they wouldn't go hungry.
He enlisted at the age of sixteen. Despite not being physically fit, he became a qualified soldier through his hard work and bravery. He served as a county soldier in Fengxian County, guarding his homeland.
Five years ago, during the military selection, he didn't make it into the top nine soldiers. However, due to his outstanding performance on the field, he was promoted to squad leader upon returning. Leading a few hundred men, he lived a fulfilling life.
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Last year, his team excelled in the joint military exercises among various counties, achieving remarkable victories several times. As a result of their consistent achievements, he was rewarded with an opening meridian pill! He successfully opened his meridian at the end of last year and became a supernatural cultivator in one leap.
Life from now on will be different!
The gates of all the Great Qi's nine armies were opened for him. On the side of Phoenix Fairy County's army, they also offered him the position of Deputy Commander-in-Chief.
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He would not have hesitated at first.
Jiuzun was after all the place he longed for day and night, the stage that any great Qi soldier yearned for. It was a fresh start, representing an infinite future... But so many years had passed, his elderly father and loving mother were both frail, and he was no longer that young man of eighteen or nineteen.
After much deliberation, he chose to remain in the county army. Being promoted to deputy commander allowed him to be close to his elderly parents and he had also married a beautiful wife before the new year. Life was truly pleasant.
This Lao Zhang family, with no aristocratic lineage whatsoever, was considered quite influential in the local area and had a comfortable life.
This time, the emperor's expedition to Xia mobilized troops throughout the country. He was the tenth person to enlist in the army from Phoenix County.
Damn it, after hearing the news he went to sign up overnight, thinking he was sure to be first. The first nine guys, those damn things, were actually rolling out their bedding outside the door and waiting!
What did war mean for an ordinary soldier in the state of Qi
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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Let's not talk about the distant past. Even just the previous Sun-Extinguishing War, how many people went beyond the ordinary through their hard work
How many fish leap over the Dragon Gate
He, Zhang Tai Zhang Fudutong (Deputy Commander), also wants to obtain resources. With the potential of his Dao pulse soaring like a dragon, he wants to try out the feeling of being an immortal who can fly and disappear at will! He has accumulated merit through military exercises during peaceful times. But how long can he continue this
Worse yet, his wife is pregnant. By the time this battle ends, their child will be born. Wouldn't he want to earn an open-pulse pill for the unborn child He has struggled so hard, rolling in mud and blood, enduring such hardship just to become extraordinary. After years of youth spent within the county army, he even feels intimidated by the young faces in the nine soldiers squad.
Can't his future son or daughter come a little sooner
Since the day His Majesty ascended to the throne, the State of Qi has won all crucial wars. They fought relentlessly, conquering countless nations and establishing their dominance over the Eastern territories.
Why should a person from Qi be afraid of war
Why is he not proactive
Even those civilians who want to enlist are unable to do so!
To be honest, he hadn't experienced the great battle thirty-two years ago. And Qi State was the ultimate victor, achieving hegemony. As for the blood feud between Xia and them, he didn't feel much about it.
The reason he rejoiced in war was because it offered him tangible opportunities and real benefits. If he died in battle, his family would receive a reward of pills that opened up the meridians. For such soldiers, if they died bravely, the magistrate would personally visit their families to express condolences. They benefited from fighting and had nothing to worry about even in death.
Secondly, as a citizen of Qi, there is an innate sense of pride. Therefore, even though Tang has become history's dust, and the towering tree of Jiangjing has long begun to decay, as the youngest hegemonic state in the world, it stands tall under the pressure from other hegemonic states. Just like on the confluence of the Yellow River, generation after generation of Qi people fought bravely, ultimately winning the top spot. People from Qi are meant to defeat everyone else and never bow their heads!
“Surrenderers will be spared!”
Zhang Tai roared like this, leading his troops up the mountain. He skillfully collected weapons and drove the surrendered soldiers to a place, concentrating on guarding them.
Walking among the rugged rocks, he suddenly brightened his eyes.
A young Xia Kingdom martial officer lay dead, his face turned to the sky, his body sprawled upon the rocks ahead.
Judging from the scholarly aura still lingering about him, he should be a scholar of Confucianism.
He probably died from the bombardment of the Autumn Killing Formation, and there were no piercing wounds caused by spikes. Thinking about the might of the Autumn Killing Formation, Zhang Tai couldn't help but feel a tinge of envy.
But immediately turned his gaze back to the corpse before him.
Inside the cracked armor of this Xia nation warrior, a blood-soaked piece of paper peeked out.
Summer Kingdom military practicing methods Scholarly school secret arts
Anyway, it's definitely a good thing. Even if it's not useful, it can still be sold for a good price.
Zhang Tai was secretly pleased.
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Booty is definitely to be turned in collectively, and finally the general above will unify the calculation of merit and distribute it.
He wouldn't dare to keep it all for himself. But as the one who found it, he could also get a share of the profits.
The advantages of picking up what's lost!
Taking a step forward, he rushed to the side of the dead Xia state military officer and carefully pulled out this piece of paper.
With great anticipation, I opened it, only to be immediately disappointed.
This is not some secret spell or ritual, but a letter. It's short, but the creases are deep, as if it has been read many times over.
"The main text, my son."
The old man can still eat several bowls of rice, my son don't worry and kill the enemy!
Only two lines of words, each word transparent through the back of the paper.
Zhang Tai didn't have any extra feelings, casually tossed the letter aside, and reached into the dead Xia Guo officer's arms, but found nothing.
He withdrew his hand with some disappointment, then got up and left.
But after walking a few steps, for some reason, he thought about it and turned back to pick up the letter.
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Of course, he wasn't saying that there was any psychological burden.
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A soldier's justice is to kill the enemy, and it has nothing to do with anything else.
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In a war between two nations, it's not the place for a lowly soldier like him to talk about compassion. Everyone has wives and children waiting at home, their own insignificant dreams and aspirations. Once they step onto the battlefield, facing life and death with blades and guns, there is no need for sympathy between them.
He just saw another life in this letter.
As individuals, humans are usually small. On a battlefield, we are often just numbers. But in the details of each life, love and hate are so real...
My life, his life.
"Drop your weapons and surrender or you'll be killed!" Zhang Tai shouted as he walked. into danger again.All the spectators in the stands watched the thrilling battle with bated breath.Only Jiang Wang, seated in the audience, watched those fingers that danced like butterflies, and sudd...