Royal road

Chapter 153

Linghu Kuang leaned his back on the tower, panting heavily.On an October day, the north wind howled, every breath inhaled seemed to be filled with ice balls, which made the throat sore; every breath exhaled was full of thick blood, making people want to vomit.Just sitting down for a while, the strength in the body dissipated without a trace, leaving only boundless exhaustion and dull pain, wishing to fall asleep forever.

But he can't.

With his eyes wide open, Linghu Kuang looked at the scene above the city.Countless corpses fell on the ground, with heads and legs broken, and intestines pierced and rotten. All of them had their mouths and eyes wide open.Those who are still alive have blood stains all over their heads and faces, their eyes have long lost their brilliance, and their uncontrollable moans and pains are like whining ghosts crying, wandering endlessly in the city.

The blood accumulated layer after layer, and it froze into black-red thin ice. It seemed that even the warm blood in the cavity was frozen, causing pain to the bones.

It's been five days.They have held the top of the city for five days.

After Duke Dongying left with his troops, the Huns surrounded Yangyi City.The [-] enemy troops faced the [-] guards at the top of the city.From morning to night, siege, siege, siege, night attack, and then siege.Those black crows and crows in the city looked like unstoppable scourges, which made people despair.

Where are the reinforcements?Can they still wait for reinforcements?

No one knows the answer.

A gust of cold wind gushed into his throat, and Linghu Kuang coughed violently.The knife wound on his chest was like a fire, and he sprang up immediately. The pain caused him to bend his back, trying to curl himself into a ball.As if awakened by the coughing sound, the city suddenly became chaotic, and the drum beat again.

Linghu Kuang couldn't care less about the pain, he jumped up and hissed: "The enemy is attacking the city again! Quickly boil the water! Boil a few more pots!"

The logs had been used up long ago, so he ordered people to tear down the house and replace it with beams.The hot water in the pot is second only to the rolling log as a defensive weapon. As long as a pot is spilled, several people will scream and fall from the ladder to the top of the city.There are also bed crossbows, arrows and knives and guns in their hands.As long as there is only one person left, this city cannot be abandoned!

However, this time, the appalling rain of arrows did not come immediately. The sound of drums under the city slowed down, and the voices of people rang out: "The general has orders! If we don't open the city today, the day of opening the city will be the time to slaughter Yangcheng!"

"Keep the city quickly! Do not kill the city!"

The shouts were high and low, echoing endlessly, like thunderclaps.On the top of the city, the soldiers boiling water slowed down, and the arms of those holding knives and guns began to tremble.There were even more people staring straight at Linghu Kuang with their numb eyes, revealing a biting chill.

Kaesong!Kaesong!Kaesong!

All over the mountains and plains, they all shouted the same thing.Linghu Kuang felt a buzzing in his ears, staggered a step, and supported the city wall beside him.

"General!" The soldiers on the side rushed up.

"Quick! Quickly lead people to guard the city gate! Open the city! Kill the decisive battle!" Linghu Kuang roared.

"General, I can't hold it anymore!" The soldier didn't obey, but grabbed his arm tightly.

Yes, they couldn't keep it.The people stranded here are the rats who are greedy for life and afraid of death, cowards who escaped from the battlefield.He can fight for ten days, for several months, and even risk his own family and life to die for the country.But those people, will they?Under the threat of massacre, are they willing to live and die with this city?

"The city gate is here! The west city is open!" A ecstatic exclamation pierced the sky.

With a puff, Linghu Kuang spat out the blood that was pressing on his chest.five days!Just five days!

"General! Go through the south gate! Quick!" The soldier ignored Linghu Kuang's resistance, carried him on his shoulders, and ran down the city.

In a daze, Linghu Kuang only felt that someone was supporting him on the horse's back.The city gate creaked open, against the setting sun and the crowd, they rushed out of the city.

"General, where are you going?"

A hurried voice sounded.

The biting cold wind blew away the blood from his mouth and the mist from his eyes.The enemy army is on the side, Jinyang, they can't go back.Where else could they go?

A face comes to mind.A memorable, sincerely convincing face.Linghu Kuang grabbed the rein tightly.

"Go to the party! Go to the party!"

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Yangyi is broken!Liu Yuan breathed out the turbidity in his chest, and the city could be destroyed in just five days, much faster than he expected.The massacre in Jingling had a deterrent effect far beyond expectations.

Nowadays, the population of the Han Kingdom is small, and the people still need to cultivate the fields. Liu Yuan studied classics and history since he was a child, and knows very well the notoriety of massacring cities and surrendering, so he was unwilling to do so.But the suggestions of the courtiers finally moved him.There are many Jin troops in Jingling City, and the city is small, and there are not many people.Breaking the city and killing the surrender is more for the purpose of deterrence.If Duan's Xianbei had not destroyed Yecheng, how could Jin have been shocked?Whether it is Henkel or Wei Wu, they have also massacred cities to demonstrate. Now that the battle in Bingzhou is entangled, using such cruel methods is nothing more than pouring a spoonful of cooked oil on dry wood.

As a result, a massacre resulted in Sima Teng fleeing overnight, and in exchange for the surrender of Qixian and Yangyi.These dignified gentry are most worried about their own lives.As long as you keep beating and slashing, and use both softness and gentleness, those nobles and wealthy families will bow their knees and worship them, and use them for their own use!

Now that Yangyi is broken, it is only a matter of time before Jinyang is conquered!

But now, what he wants is not Jinyang.

His eyes swept to the generals under his seat.The two people standing in the front row came into view.

The leader, seven feet long, with eagle-like eyes, is his fourth son Liu Cong.Liu Cong was extremely intelligent since he was a child, well versed in classics and history, and good at writing.He can also open a three-stone hard bow, and is brave and agile, which is unrivaled for a while.What's even more rare is that this son is so loyal that he was able to break away from King Hejian for himself and join the family of King Chengdu.It was also he who followed him all the way back from Yecheng to Bingzhou.If Liu Yuan were to choose, I am afraid that among all the scholars, this person is the only one who likes himself the most.

Beside Liu Cong was another person.He is taller, with piercing eyes, and a hulking back.It was his adopted son Liu Yao.This son has been bold and courageous since he was a child, and he is proficient in both civil and military skills.He also has the ability of marksmanship and the art of war. Compared with Le Yi and Cao Shen, he is also a master of the moment.

Both of them are the most exciting characters in the Liu family, and they are perfect candidates for this attack!

"King Luli!" Liu Yuan said.

Liu Cong took a step forward, cupped his hands and saluted: "My son is here!"

"Lonely, you lead the pace and ride [-], join the Shangdang, and conquer the city!"

Liu Cong's eyes were like lightning, and he said loudly, "Your servant is in command!"

"General Jianwei!" Liu Yuan ordered another person.

Liu Yao took a step forward: "My son is here!"

"Lonely, you lead five thousand light cavalry, and go straight to Gaodu! Capture the Liang Mansion!"

This is not just a siege of the city, but also an attack on the farm of Shangdang's new prefect, which makes him restless.The significance is also extraordinary.Liu Yao clasped his fists together: "Your minister will step on Gaodu and clear the way for the former army!"

5000 people split into flanks, enough to crush any city, let alone Shangdang, where countless refugees poured into.Looking at the menacing and high-spirited posture of the two, Liu Yuan's worries were all gone.How can that Buddhist son who deceives the world and steals his name be against the real dragon heir of the Liu family!

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"Your Majesty...! The final general is incompetent and has lost Yangyi!" Linghu Kuang's knees softened, and he fell to his knees in the Lucheng lobby.Days of fierce fighting, and galloping day and night to report the news, drained the last of his strength.When he saw that familiar face, he couldn't hold on any longer and fell limply to the ground.

Since the Xianbei people left, he has never won a battle.Lien Zhan lost streak, and now even Yangyi has not been able to defend.What face is there to see this benefactor who saved himself from water and fire and gave him a new life?However, he still came, just because of the loss of Yangyi, Shangdang was in danger!Even if he died, he would come in person to report the news.

"It's not General Linghu's fault for this battle." A clear voice rang in his ears.

Liang Feng stepped down from the main seat, came to Linghu Kuang's side, and supported the crumbling young general with both hands.

"I have received the letter. General Linghu fought hard for five days, but his subordinates opened the gate of the city privately. It's all because of the inhumane encounter!" Liang Feng's tone was extremely firm.

Yangyi was lost sooner than expected.But in the final analysis, it was not the fault of the person in front of him.Sima Teng fled too simply, breaking the bottom line of the remaining Jin army.Being able to rush all the way to report the news after the city was broken was already the limit of what Linghu Kuang could do.

To deal with the Huns and Han, the army composed of those gentry is far from enough.

Firmly supported by those slender and white hands, and seeing firm trust in those black starry eyes, Linghu Kuang's nose was sore, and he could no longer hold back the tears in his eyes.He is not afraid of death or martyrdom, but he is afraid of dying in an unclear way and full of notoriety.He is the heir of the Linghu family, a general elected by the country, he should die in battle, not escape from the dangerous place alone like this.

But the person in front of him didn't suspect him.He didn't question him, but treated him with contempt.Instead, he helped him up with his own hands and gave him the honor he deserved.This "not a strange" sound was enough to make him feel terrified!

Looking at the sobbing and tearful man in front of him who was speechless, Liang Feng sighed lightly: "When there is a fierce battle in the future, please invite General Linghu to the hospital for treatment. The Shangdang generals need a good man like Yuan Jun!"

After being called out, Linghu Kuang wiped off the blood and tears on his face, and replied in a choked voice: "The last general is not talented, and he is willing to live and die with Shangdang!"

"I won't perish." Liang Feng smirked and lifted Linghu Kuang up, "Shangdang has been preparing for war for a long time, although it has not done its best, it is not afraid of the barbarians. If the enemy comes, he will have arrows, crossbows, knives and guns!"

Prepare for war?Shangdang has been preparing for a year?That's right, since Liang Zixi took over, Shangdang has changed a lot.But he never thought that in the time of chaos in Bingzhou, the opponent could calm down and prepare for the challenge.However, when he saw the firmness on the man's beautiful face, a wave of conviction also rose from his chest.It seems that as long as there is that person in Shangdang, this critical place, nothing will be lost!

Seeing that Linghu Kuang's mood had stabilized, Liang Feng immediately summoned his servants and sent him to heal his injuries.The person left, but the bloody mud on his hands did not dissipate.Holding the filth tightly in his palm, Liang Feng said loudly: "The Xiongnu invaded, resist it with all your strength!"

What are you afraid of?But since it's here, I'm afraid it won't be of any use.Then let's fight!He turned the world upside down, so that the thief chief never dared to set foot on his Shangdang again!

The martial arts under the stage stood up together: "I am willing to drive out the barbarians for the lord/fu, and protect me to join the party!"

On that day, horses and carts of supplies, like birds leaving their nests, headed towards the counties of Shangdang.