abnabooks Chapter 73 Battle Formation
Chapter 73 Battle Formation
The group traveled for more than ten days before finally approaching the Yan King's camp, where the enemy was clearly prepared.
Similar to the right-wing army, their mission was to hold back the imperial court's right-wing forces and prevent the three armies from joining forces.
In the vast camp, the King of Yan sat inside his large tent.
He exuded a faint aura of menace, and his square face remained expressionless.
He wore a suit of fine bronze armor.
His gaze swept over the group of generals below.
"How far are the Dayong troops from us?"
"Your Highness, we are less than five miles from the camp and have begun to set up camp. I'm afraid we will launch an attack tomorrow," one of his generals immediately reported.
This man was named Sun Xing. After the Prince of Yan was framed, it was he who strongly advocated surrendering to the Northern Barbarians.
He is now the deputy general of the Prince of Yan, and his strength has reached the early stage of the Innate Realm.
"Then let's prepare for battle. Our goal is to stop them here, so all we need to do is stall for time. Once their main force is defeated, this right-wing army will naturally retreat."
Now, the Northern Barbarians have just changed their ruler and are divided into factions. He is suspected by many. His 30,000 men are his trump card to ensure his position, and he does not want to lose them all so easily.
"Yes, sir!"
His subordinate immediately replied.
Then, he stepped back and began making arrangements.
After everyone left, the Prince of Yan remained alone in his tent. A moment later, a figure emerged from the shadows.
The person was wearing a long black robe, and his hair was casually tied up.
His young appearance looked somewhat eerie.
He came from the Hidden Sect and was named Tie Yin. After betraying the sect, he was rescued by the Prince of Yan and has been serving the Prince of Yan ever since, responsible for secretly gathering information.
"How is the situation in the capital?" the Prince of Yan asked in a deep voice.
"The new king is not in good condition. His meridians were completely damaged in that battle, and he may not be able to hold on for long. However, the crown princess has returned and successfully removed the seal on her body in the ancestral land."
"It won't be long before he ascends the throne," Tie Yin said softly.
"Ascension to the throne? Then Your Majesty..."
"According to the Imperial Advisor's diagnosis, His Majesty will not survive this summer," Tie Yin said with a sigh.
In his mind, the new emperor was also a ruthless and ambitious figure.
After enduring more than ten years of hardship, he launched a fatal attack and seized power from the Northern Barbarians. However, fate was unkind, and he was seriously injured beyond medical help.
Otherwise, the Northern Barbarians will become powerful again in less than ten years.
"I wonder if this Crown Princess will be easy to get along with." The Prince of Yan sighed and said nothing more, but simply waved for Tie Yin to leave.
The Northern Barbarians are currently facing both internal and external troubles.
The new emperor's foundation is unstable. If he passes away, one can imagine how difficult it will be for the crown princess to ascend the throne.
Meanwhile, outsiders believe that not only the Great Yong Dynasty wants to take advantage of the situation.
The neighboring Yu state also didn't want to miss this opportunity.
It is said that Emperor Yu has already ordered troops to be stationed on the border.
In the wilderness, besides the Northern Barbarians, there are also the Stone Barbarians and the Raw Barbarians, two large tribes that refuse to submit to the rule of the Northern Barbarians and have always been independent.
Meanwhile, the King of Yan was also anxious about the current situation.
At this time, Lu Yuan had already followed the army to a place not far from the Northern Barbarian camp, and the army began to set up camp.
As Zhou Hongling's centurion, his tent was right next to hers.
At this point, after inspecting the camp.
He returned to his own tent, intending to get some rest early.
After all, tomorrow is the day the war begins, so it's best to conserve our energy today.
However, just as they were about to enter the main tent, they saw Zhou He drinking by the campfire with several centurions.
"Are you all familiar with the military formations?"
Upon seeing them, Lu Yuan shouted.
Several centurions immediately stood up, looking nervous.
Zhou He then said with a grin, "Sir, we've been practicing every day along the way, and we're already quite skilled. When we get to the battlefield, we definitely won't let you down."
"That's good. Have a drink for a while and get some rest. We're going to start the battle first thing tomorrow morning."
"Okay, sure," Zhou He replied.
After Lu Yuan stepped into the tent, he said to the centurions beside him, "Drink, drink, everyone keep drinking."
At this point, the atmosphere improved again.
Nothing happened that night. Early the next morning, the army in the camp began to head towards the Yan King's camp.
It was already summer, and the armor he was wearing became quite hot to the touch after only a short time under the scorching sun.
The banner of the Marquis of Jiu Sai was raised in the midst of the army.
Zhou Hongling and several other town generals stood beside the other side.
Lu Yuan also benefited and was placed in a row not far away.
At this time, the Yan King of the Northern Barbarians did not choose to stay indoors, but instead dispatched a troop to form ranks in front of the camp.
A moment later, a lifelike military formation appeared.
"My lord, it is the Prince of Yan's 'Lone Wolf Formation.' The leader of the team should have mastered the formation."
Zhou Ming stepped forward and frowned.
At this moment, everyone could see that the Prince of Yan wanted to compete with them in military formation.
Zhao Yu stepped forward: "My lord, my men are proficient in the Wild Goose Formation; we can give it a try."
Now is the time to make a name for themselves. Last time, Zhou Hongling's subordinates stole the limelight, so these military families in the capital are naturally eager to prove themselves.
In terms of military prowess, the border troops are somewhat inferior to them.
After all, being in the capital and at the heart of the court, they had ways to obtain things that were difficult for others to acquire, even if it was challenging for them as well.
For example, some large auction houses occasionally auction martial arts techniques and military formations, although most of them are incomplete.
But it's not entirely useless.
Marquis Jiu Sai nodded after hearing Zhao Yu's words.
The next moment, the latter raised the command flag, and then a thousand-man squad under his command charged outwards.
As soon as they arrived at the front of the formation, they vaguely formed the shape of a large wild goose.
They charged toward the army under the command of the King of Yan.
Outside the camp, a cloud of dust rose up in the open space, and warhorses neighed.
The two sides were locked in a fierce battle, a spectacle that left viewers breathless.
Zheng Tong chuckled and said, "Brother Zhao, I never expected that someone in your family would actually complete this incomplete 'Wild Goose Formation' manual, and the strength they unleashed was so formidable."
"Hehe, just lucky. This 'Wild Goose Formation' can increase a warrior's combat power by two times and their speed by one time. It's a pretty good formation."
"Yes, it's indeed quite impressive," Zheng Tong nodded.
A hint of disdain unconsciously flashed in his eyes.
Everyone who can come here comes from a family with a rich history and influence.
Zhao Yu's eagerness to prove himself might not be a good thing.
But just as they were talking, the situation on the field began to take a sharp turn for the worse.
During their second charge, the "Lone Wolf Formation" actually tore off the wings of the Golden Goose.
In an instant, nearly half of the men were killed.
The remaining less than 500 people panicked after seeing the formation broken.
However, the Yan King's army, after rushing into it, swallowed it up in an instant.
The Zhao family's army was defeated, and defeated terribly.
Seeing this, Marquis Jiu Sai frowned slightly, while Zhao Yu's face turned red.
However, the former quickly regained his composure and continued calmly, "Who else can dampen the arrogance of these northern barbarians?"
"This subordinate volunteers for the mission!"
"This humble general possesses the 'Golden Eagle Formation in the Sky,' and is willing to give it a try!"
Two voices rang out simultaneously; the first was Lu Yuan's, and the second was Zheng Tong's.
Zhao Yu, who was still angry, glanced at Lu Yuan and said, "We town generals are not dead yet, what are you doing here?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhou Hongling said calmly, "He represents me. If you, a defeated opponent, can speak up, why can't he?"
Lu Yuan didn't stand on ceremony and simply ignored Zhao Yu, causing the other person's face to turn from red to green.
For a moment, I didn't know how to refute it.
Zheng Tong then said again, "My lord, although Zhao Yu's words are unpleasant to hear, they still make some sense. I believe that my family's formations have some unique aspects."
Marquis Jiu Sai nodded: "Then let your men give it a try."
It wasn't that he had a problem with Lu Yuan, but in this marquis's mind, Lu Yuan was just a scout in the past, at most leading a hundred or so men.
Moreover, given their limited resources, they couldn't possibly possess any powerful formations.
That's why Zhengzhou-Tongzhou was chosen.
Although this was only a small-scale clash of armies, it was related to the morale of both sides' armies and could not be taken lightly.
Zhao Zhe, who was following Helian Shang, saw that Jiu Sai Hou did not give Lu Yuan a chance to perform, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up, but at the same time, a hint of disappointment was also revealed.
It would be better if the enemy could fight and die on the battlefield.