The light of the sword is like the moon reflecting on Kyushu

Chapter 2063 Everyone Shows Their Magical Powers

When the Han cavalryman saw that dozens of Song soldiers were still strong enough to attack him and that his warhorse was startled and reared up, he was also startled. He immediately pulled on the reins, turned his horse around, and galloped back!
The Song soldiers were already seriously wounded and were now even more exhausted. Seeing the Han cavalry fleeing, they naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to give chase.

One of the Song soldiers said angrily, "Damn it, he got away!"

Another Song soldier sighed, "If he doesn't run away, how can we possibly defeat him?"

The other Song soldiers were already sitting on the ground, panting heavily. One of them stroked the spear in his hand and said with a sorrowful tone, "I've fought so many battles, and every time I thought it was my last battle. I never thought I would still be alive!"

A Song soldier with a missing arm standing nearby was even more dejected. "I've fought in twenty-three battles, big and small, and each time I emerged unscathed. I once thought I was possessed by a war god! I never imagined that this small ambush would cost me my arm! Heh—" He gave a bitter laugh.
A Song soldier opposite him said weakly, "So you, like me, thought you were possessed by a war god! Hah! Damn it, you actually got your Achilles tendon severed today! Hah—"

A Song soldier with a scar on his face, sitting diagonally across from them, said, "Judging from your accents, you're all old soldiers from Luoyang, aren't you?"

"Yes, I am!"

"Me too!"

The scarred old soldier said, "This is why we've survived until now! Because—we are the Tigers of Luoyang!"

The moment the words "Luoyang Tiger" were mentioned, seven or eight veterans immediately beamed with pride, their backs straightening considerably! This was their unique glory!
A Song soldier lying on the ground said with a regretful expression, "I am the Northwest Wolf. My only defeat was at the hands of you Luoyang Tigers! I later wanted to join the Luoyang Tigers, but unfortunately, by the time we were integrated into your ranks, the once mighty Luoyang Tigers army had been scattered and dispersed among various armies, and the Luoyang Tigers designation no longer existed in the world..."

"The Luoyang Tigers weren't scattered, but rather forced to break up! Since the Southern Expedition began, the Southern Tang, Wuyue, Min, and Southern Han have been continuously annexed. The armies of the various dynasties either surrendered or were captured. How could so many armies be put together without any incompetence? The consequences of a mutiny would be unimaginable!"

"That's right! In the Battle of Changping, Bai Qi massacred 400,000 surrendered soldiers to prevent a mutiny among the Zhao soldiers! Our Emperor Taizu was a man of great talent and ambition, and he would not stoop to such a destructive act, but as the commander-in-chief, he could not afford to be careless, so infiltrating the enemy was the best solution!"

"The idea is to place you veteran soldiers from Luoyang into various armies, so that you can set an example and inspire others, and also serve as a supervisory and monitoring force, right?"

"Of course that's right! This is how we've always done when accepting surrendered troops! Break up the enemy forces into smaller groups, integrate them into our own armies, and prevent them from gaining any real strength. Then, send our own elites to take the leadership positions in these smaller enemy groups. By cutting off their supply lines and using high-pressure deterrence, the enemy will naturally lose the idea of ​​resurgence over time!"

"We Northwest Wolves have also been torn apart. Alas, there will never be Luoyang Tigers or Northwest Wolves left in this world!"

"Old soldiers never die!" a soldier who had been silent suddenly blurted out.
More than thirty soldiers' eyes lit up at the same time!

"Yes! Old soldiers never die!"

"Old soldiers never die!"

Everyone shouted in unison, their voices echoing across the fields!
In that instant, I felt an overwhelming surge of pride!
Although the designations of Luoyang Tiger and Northwest Wolf have been cancelled, the veterans of Luoyang Tiger and Northwest Wolf are still alive!

They are still active on various battlefields! They continue to dedicate their passion and enthusiasm!
The battlefield was shrouded in smoke, littered with corpses, a scene of utter desolation.

Dozens of veterans gathered in a circle. At first, some of them were able to stay seated, but eventually they all collapsed and fell into a deep sleep.

Scarface was the only one who was conscious!
"Wake up, everyone! Once you fall asleep, you may never wake up again!"

Inside Jinyang City, in the Northern Han Imperial Palace, at the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Liu Miezhou met Ding Liu. Ding Liu was kneeling on the ground, looking nervous.

The surrounding civil and military officials looked at each other in bewilderment!
"Three thousand elite troops were all killed in battle? How is that possible? They were even carrying armor-piercing arrows!" Guo Wuwei said with a frown. He was the prime minister installed by the Liao Kingdom and had always looked down on the Northern Han Dynasty.

Privy Councilor Ma Feng coldly said, "How is it impossible? More than half of the Song army's soldiers escorting the grain this time are Tigers of Luoyang, and another quarter are Wolves of the Northwest! They are all veterans who have fought countless battles and whose combat strength is unparalleled in the world! To be able to perish together with the enemy is the best achievement of the men of Northern Han!" As a former official of Northern Han, he naturally couldn't stand Guo Wuwei's face!
Zhang Zhaomin, the Vice Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, directly rebuked him: "Prime Minister Guo! As a Han official, how can you hold a negative attitude towards your own soldiers? If the soldiers on the front lines knew this, wouldn't they be disheartened?" He was a staunch Han loyalist and one of the first civil officials to pledge his loyalty to Liu Bei in destroying Zhou! He greatly admired Liu Bei's decisive action in eliminating Zhou! He believed that with Liu Bei's victory over Zhou, the restoration of the Han Dynasty was just around the corner!

Suddenly, Tiyin Guo'er said, "Minister Zhang, you can speak freely, but why use such an interrogative tone? Don't forget, Prime Minister Guo is the head of all officials!" Tiyin was actually an official position in the Liao army, meaning military supervisor. He was a Bohai ethnic minority and a military supervisor sent by the Liao Dynasty to the Northern Han!
He doesn't usually participate in the affairs of the Northern Han, but Guo Wuwei is the prime minister supported by the Liao Dynasty. Even when beating a dog, one must consider its owner. If these Han officials are allowed to challenge Guo Wuwei's authority today, what will become of the Liao Dynasty's face in the Northern Han court?

Liu Miezhou, sitting on the dragon throne, slowly said, "Supervisor Guo, please don't mind. When it comes to matters of great importance to the military and the country, everyone should be open and honest, speak frankly and without reservation!"

Guo Er immediately understood that Liu Miezhou was strongly supporting Zhang Zhaomin!
Guo Er thought to himself: It seems this new emperor has a very strong sense of independence! I must report to Empress Xiao as soon as possible so she can make arrangements! I've heard that Princess Shengnan has now ascended the throne and become Empress Ruyi; I must also send her a confidential letter about this!
With the emperor's backing, Zhang Zhaomin's arrogance grew even stronger. "Now is not the time to assign blame! Morale must be boosted, not dampened! Now that we have dealt a heavy blow to the Song army, cutting off Zhao Guangyi's supplies, his army's morale will surely collapse! We can take this opportunity to launch an attack on Erlong Mountain!"

Yang Ye said, "That's right! Your Majesty, I am willing to be the vanguard!"

Liu Miezhou said, "Minister Yang's loyalty and bravery are commendable! Good!"

Lu Zan, the commander of the Imperial Guards, said, "I am also willing to lead troops to punish him! He has 20,000 Imperial Guards under his command, and his strength should not be underestimated!"

Wei Chou, the defense commissioner of Daizhou, stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your subject is willing to assist General Yang!" He had five thousand cavalrymen under his command!
Liu Jiqin, a member of the imperial clan and a military officer, said, "I am also willing to cooperate with General Yang!" He has three thousand mixed Liao and Han infantrymen under his command, whose fighting strength is comparable to that of the Imperial Guard!

Ma Jun Duyuhou Wei Jin said, "Your subject is also willing to cooperate with General Yang to punish the Song traitors!" He has three thousand cavalry archers under his command!

Yang Ye bowed and expressed his gratitude, saying, "I, Yang, thank you all for your kindness!"

Liu Miezhou clapped his hands and laughed: "Excellent! With everyone united in purpose and the ruler and his subjects of the same mind, victory is assured! General Yang, from this moment on, you are the Grand Marshal of the Expedition against Song!"

Yang Ye immediately knelt down, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

Liu Miezhou said, "Guo Wuwei, Ma Feng, Zhang Zhaomin, Zhao Wendu, and Fan Chao, you five are in charge of military supplies, provisions, and logistics. Prime Minister Guo will take the lead. Anyone who neglects their duties and causes a delay in the battle will be executed!"

Guo Wuwei and the other four immediately knelt down and cried out, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

All the officials were terrified!

The new emperor is far more ruthless than the former emperor! He truly dares to kill! Liu Miezhou continued, "Lu Zan, Wei Chou, Liu Jiqin, and Wei Jin, the four of you will fully cooperate with Marshal Yang. This time, you must annihilate the Song army! A thousand gold pieces will be awarded to each who kills Zhao Guangyi, and he will be enfeoffed as a Marquis of Ten Thousand Households! Whoever captures Zhao Guangyi alive will be rewarded with ten thousand gold pieces, enfeoffed as a First-Class Duke, and his descendants will inherit the title! His wife will be granted an imperial title!"

Lu Zan, Wei Chou, Liu Jiqin, and Wei Jin immediately knelt down and said in unison, "Your subjects obey the decree!" The generals were shocked. The new emperor's hatred for the Song emperor was probably not just a matter of national hatred, but also a matter of personal grudge.

Liu Miezhou said, "Marshal Yang, you are in charge of all the details!"

Yang Ye replied, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

On Erlong Mountain, Zhao Guangyi was so angry that he almost smashed the table with his palm!
Five thousand Song soldiers escorting grain supplies were completely wiped out!

Yes, there are still thirty-odd people barely clinging to life, but they are missing arms or legs, so what's the difference between them and cripples?
Five thousand people!

And the supplies in those two thousand horse-drawn carts!
The grain, the cotton-padded clothes, all gone!
How are the soldiers supposed to get through this harsh winter?

Lin Yongpeng frowned deeply!
He had already sent scouts to keep probing, but they hadn't found any movement from the Han army. When did the Han army's archers leave the city?
Puzzled!
Lin Yongpeng looked at Wei Qiansui, somewhat puzzled: "Qiansui, can you help me analyze how those thousands of Han archers managed to bypass our surveillance and leave the city?"

Wei Qiansui said, "Is it appropriate for me to say this?" He looked at the Song generals around him and really didn't want to show off his limited skills in front of an expert!
Cui Yanjin said, "Lord Wei, please speak freely!"

Li Hanqiong said, "I don't understand either. If Your Majesty has any discoveries, please speak up!"

Cao Han and Liu Yu nodded in agreement!

Zhao Guangyi looked displeased. "Speak quickly!"

Wei Qiansui immediately said, "The enemy has three thousand troops lying in ambush on the supply line without our knowledge. There are only two possibilities: either our scouts and spies have failed in their duties, or they have discovered the enemy's movement but failed to report it truthfully!"

Zhao Guangyi and his generals looked at each other, their brows furrowed.
They didn't believe those few scouts and spies would betray them!
With the advantage in our hands and the trend of the times upon us, how could they be so short-sighted as to pledge allegiance to a dynasty on its last legs?

Wei Qiansui said, "The second possibility is that those Han archers left the city in advance! Long ago, they hid somewhere outside the city and received orders by carrier pigeon, so they laid an ambush in advance!"

Lin Yongpeng frowned and said, "The chances of those spies betraying us are slim, but anything is possible. We can't let any clue slip by. I'll interrogate them personally! I'll be careful with the scale. If they are ultimately proven innocent, I can comfort them properly and not damage their morale!"

Liu Yu said, "Yes, it's very hurtful to be wronged for no reason! If not handled properly, it can easily backfire!"

***
An endless wilderness, snowflakes falling from the sky, a huge snow python coiled in the center, with four figures surrounding it!

A wolf-headed, human-bodied monster, a woman in a blue fox fur coat, a boy in white, and—a woman in a black fox fur coat.

Of course, there were also three people remotely attacking from a distance! A woman dressed in a white fox fur attacked the snow python's entire body with flying knives made of zither music, another used the Shu Mountain flying sword to perform "Five Kills with Beak Blade" to attack the snow python's eyes, and a third kept shooting the black scales under the snow python's jaw with "Arrows of Rebirth"!

Feng Jiuxiao remained standing at a distance, solely to look after Yuan Zishan! He hadn't expected that Yuan Zishan would also fall for the snow python!

He had the idea of ​​testing his martial arts skills!
He didn't want anything to happen to Yuan Zishan!
Therefore, he needed to maintain a safe distance from Yuan Zishan! A distance that ensured Yuan Zishan's safety and allowed him to make a move!
Sirius was several meters tall, like an ancient, savage beast, with bulging muscles all over his body radiating terrifying power!

He hunched over like a mountain, his breath like thunder, and darted over!
Compared to the snow python, Sirius is in no way inferior in size!
In the blink of an eye, he grabbed the snake's tail!
The snake's tail section is relatively slender, making it naturally easier to grip!

Seeing that Tianlang had launched an attack, Chang Zijing immediately rushed over!

The Azure Demon Hand is also known as the Sky-Splitting Hand!
Such an imposing name is not something made up!

The entire space seemed to distort as the tip of the Azure Demon Hand scratched across the python's belly, sparks flying everywhere!

Enraged, the snow python's tail was once again grabbed by the wolf-headed, human-bodied monster! With a sudden struggle, it broke free again! After all, the scales were incredibly smooth, and even with its immense strength, the wolf could hardly hold on tightly!

Wang Sheng sighed and retrieved his flying sword!

His scales remained unbroken, and he began to grow anxious. If this continued, he feared that his mental state would collapse, and his skill would not only fail to break through but would actually decline!

Seeing that Wang Sheng had given up his flying sword attack, Duanmu Yan also abandoned her archery attack! After all, the gap between the two sides was too great, and their attack power was far weaker than the snow python's defense!

Xiong Mengyan continued playing the zither!
Even though she couldn't increase her combat power by killing pythons when she first arrived at Double Glazed Realm, she still had to practice her zither skills diligently in order to stabilize her realm!
The snowflakes that were falling from the sky suddenly gathered into a stream, like a snow waterfall crashing horizontally against the snow python!
The snow-capped waterfall roars in like a dragon!

Overwhelming force, unstoppable!
boom!
The long waterfall crashed into the snow python's waist, sending it sliding several feet away!

Xiong Mengyan's expression immediately changed!
The snow python suddenly twisted its body, its huge snout aimed at Chang Zijin and spewed out white vapor!
Chang Zijin immediately leaped into the air and landed lightly five zhang away!
The spot where she had just stood was already covered in a large patch of ice!
The snow python also exhaled a breath of white air at Sirius!
Sirius didn't dare to confront him head-on; what if he really got frozen into an ice sculpture? He leaped and landed ten feet away! Swift as a rabbit and a falcon, fast as lightning!
With the two experts forced to retreat, the snow python was now completely under its control! It slowly turned its head, its eyes fixed on the woman in the black fox fur coat, and its scales began to tremble!

Yuan Zishan's eyes flashed, and a cool halo seemed to emanate from her body, like the light of Buddha!
The snow python's scales stood up, just like the fur on a wildcat's back standing on end when it encounters a predator!

The atmosphere was somewhat oppressive!

Sirius didn't care about any of that and continued to catch the python's tail!
The snow python kept swishing its tail, dodging the wolf's grasp! The wolf and the python fought fiercely!
Chang Zijin then seized the opportunity to attack the python's belly!

Even when attacked from two sides, the snow python still focused its main attention on the woman in the black fox fur coat!

Yuan Zishan was surrounded by a misty white aura, as if she had just emerged from a bath!

Feng Jiuxiao knew that Yuan Zishan was circulating her Frost True Qi, and once the white energy disappeared, that would be the time for her to make her move!
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