Water Margin: Lu Bu sits on Mount Liang

The night is as black as ink, and the wind blows away the remaining clouds.

Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Zongbing were running ferociously in the rear, their spears and axes stained with blood. The murderous cavalrymen rushed forward, and the tribal cavalry that came towards them were instantly scattered. Some wanted to run, but when they turned around, their horses were knocked over, and both the man and the horse were turned into meat paste under the iron hooves.

The cloak fluttered in the air as Shi Wengong wielded his Fang Tian Hua Ji. The cold light from his swing knocked the knight off his horse. On his cold face, his eyes were burning with passion as he charged into the opposing cavalry formation like a whirlwind.

On the other side, the ugly Wang De swung his sword repeatedly, opening his mouth and roaring: "Kill all of them here——"

The camp was suddenly in chaos. Although the opposing side also had 8,000 troops, their orders were inconsistent and their men were in disarray. How could they stop these ferocious cavalrymen? They all shouted and retreated. Some centurions who could not see the situation clearly even wanted to be heroes and fight back.

They were killed on the spot by fierce generals such as Wang De, Wanyan Loushi, and Shi Wengong. Four thousand cavalrymen on each side advanced in a pincer formation, and gradually the figures of the opposite side could be vaguely seen.

The soldier with the messenger blew the horn he carried as agreed.

woo-

woo-

The iron hooves shook the ground, and the tents were knocked open with a roar. Wang De reined in his horse and looked at the nearby campfire with a flash of eyes. He pointed his sword at the place where sparks were coming out: "Get a fire, burn this place, quickly--"

The personal soldiers beside him ran out. Some of them took wooden poles and inserted them into the campfire to light them. Others simply pulled down the felt, lit it, rode out against the wind, and threw it out with a shake of their hands.

puff--

The flaming felt was thrown on top of the tent, the flame was suppressed a little, and then gradually burned.

call--

As the wind blew, the flames began to lick in other directions.

In the darkness, the light of the flames was eye-catching. Wanyan Loushi, who had reined in his warhorse and watched his subordinates slaughter the herdsmen, became alert when he saw the fire. He shouted loudly: "Set fire, light this place, and teach the Khitans and their dogs over there a lesson."

More flames started in the camp, figures were running one after another, the camps of the army stretched into the distance, but they were empty. The wind fanned the fire, and the tents were flammable. Soon the fire got out of control, and the flames with thick smoke licked the sky, sucking in the living things around them.

Horses neighed and sheep bleated, and occasionally one could hear the shrill mooing of cows, which gradually weakened.

The knight in black armor ran out of the camp. The flames that shot up into the sky brought with them a stench of burnt flesh that made people unable to help but cover their noses with their hands.

Under the banners of the gathered generals, Wang De, who looked a little embarrassed, turned his head and said, "Damn it, the fire is a bit too much."

Shi Wengong glanced at him and said, "You put it there yourself."

Wang De spread his hands on his warhorse and said, "I didn't know it would burn so quickly. I didn't have time to take the valuables."

Wanyan Loushi turned around and said, "As long as everyone is safe."

He turned his horse's head while holding the broadsword upside down: "This fire should be enough for the Khitans to watch. It's time to attack the Northwest Road Recruiting Office."

Wang De looked at him, then turned to look southwest. "It's a pity that it's dark. I wonder what's happening to the main city of Talan and the city of Pibeihe."

"No matter what, these Khitans can't hold on." Wanyan Loushi turned his head and looked eastward. Under the light of the fire, his face was happy: "There are too many of them, and the logistical burden is too heavy. The tribes... I don't believe that they are friends who are willing to sacrifice their wives and children.

Moreover, if his logistics were like ours, they could have stored food and fodder in the city, but they make a living by herding, and this time they have no cattle or sheep..."

He flicked the whip and said, "I want to see what else they can do."

"...It's time to go." The silent Shi Wengong shook the reins, and the warhorse made a sound and walked forward: "Don't forget to send someone back to inform His Majesty."

Wang De and Wanyan Loushi looked at each other and nodded.

Soon, the 8,000 cavalrymen who had done a good deed set out westward again, gradually leaving the cover of the fire and disappearing into the night.

In the opposite direction, cavalrymen in black armor were whipping their horses hard.

Galloping all the way.

……

The flames shooting up into the sky attracted countless eyes.

First, the defenders in the main city of Talan and Pibeihe City saw it. After carefully identifying the direction, they realized that it was where the army was. They were so frightened that they quickly sent out cavalry to report to their leader.

The leaders of various tribes on the battlefield, who were feeling relieved because of the mobilization of troops, suddenly broke out in cold sweats.

"The Qi army...ran off to steal the camp?"

"So, there's nothing to eat?"

"……How to do?"

Every face was filled with panic, and they were looking at each other. Few people could still stand.

"No, I need to go back and take a look at the situation."

"What will happen if we run out of food? Won't the army be disbanded immediately?"

"Come on, come on..."

Amid the noisy noise, the leaders spoke rapidly, and the torches standing around revealed the equally panicked faces of the surrounding knights.

Xiao Yixue couldn't bear to see this, so he rode forward and shouted several times: "My clan leaders and kings, listen to me."

The flustered figure gradually calmed down, remaining standing without moving, his eyes turning in his direction, wanting to hear what this Khitan noble commander had to say.

Xiao Yi and Xue Lan looked around and said, "It is a fact that the camp has been burned down. It cannot be changed. Instead of running around like a headless fly, it is better to concentrate our strength to defeat the Qi army in front of us first. Then we will have food and grass."

The leader hesitated for a moment and then said, "But we don't eat human flesh."

"When did I say it was human flesh?"

Xiao Yixue's face flushed red, and he was quite angry: "Defeat the Qi army, and you can naturally seize their food and supplies. Why would you need to eat human flesh?"

"That makes sense."

"As long as we defeat Qi, that will be all."

Several fat leaders wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads and spoke in agreement, except for Bu Gudu who suddenly said, "What if we fail to defeat the Qi army?" This fellow, it would have been fine if you were so presumptuous before the battle, but now you are trying to shake the morale of the army...

The veins on Xiao Yixue's hand that was holding the hilt of the knife bulged. He gritted his teeth and let go of his hand. He glared at him unhappily and threw his hand away: "If you can't defeat the Qi army, then you'll all be dead!"

The leaders standing below looked at each other, their eyes wandering, waiting for orders from others.

Xiao Yixue couldn't hold it in any longer, and drew out his iron knife. He shouted, "You are hesitating here. The soldiers in front of you have suffered heavy casualties, and the fire in the camp in the back has not been extinguished. You are just standing here like an idiot. It would be better to cut your throat with a knife."

Then he turned to the messenger and said, "The cavalry on the left and right wings should press forward and attack the Qi army from the north."

"Send a message to Kundu, concentrate your attack on the Qi army and make sure to defeat them!"

Amid the sound of the herald horn, he spoke rapidly. The torches standing around illuminated the cavalry behind him. Xiao Yixue looked back. The torches were lined up in the night, but he could not see through the twilight behind him. "Tell the rear troops to be on high alert. Be careful of the Qi army attacking from the rear."

When the leaders saw him giving orders, they all frowned but said nothing. At this moment, they would rather let this Khitan nobleman command their own tribal army than listen to his command.

Horns were blown and Khitan language echoed loudly in the battlefield. At the same time as the enemy changed their formation, the cavalry who came back to report from Lu Bu just finished speaking.

"It seems that the Liao army on the opposite side has also received the message." Lu Bu stretched out his hand to the side and exerted a little force. The Fang Tian Hua Ji stuck in the ground showed its sharp edge with the black mud. "Send a message to Du Fu, Niu Gao and others in front. Shout in Khitan to shake their morale. It's time to counterattack."

Red Hare dug its hooves twice, shook its head and snorted. Lu Bu squinted at Wang Zheng behind him and said, "It's time to put on armor."

Wang Zheng, who was wearing leather armor at the back, nodded, turned around and gave a few instructions, and immediately the cavalry ran back.

There were sporadic flames flickering in the back, and a tall and strong man was wearing armor that shone with metallic light.

On the side, two figures were putting something on the horse.

Yu Cheng and Wei He led the Zuo Wuwei, and the Wolf Cavalry marched forward in an orderly manner. Behind them, Shi Bao, Pang Wanchun, Wang Yin, Li Tianrun, Bai Yanshou and other generals rode forward, stood among the Wolf Cavalry generals, and glanced sideways at Lu Bu over there.

"Gudu——"

Zhao Liangsi swallowed hard, looking at the knights in armor around him with a dry mouth. He regretted his recklessness for the umpteenth time. The Emperor of Qi was too warlike. The Liao, Song, Xixia and other countries...

When has an emperor ever wanted to take part in the battle himself?
When did the emperor leading the army in person become charging into the battle line himself?
However, as the cavalry gradually gathered around him, no one paid attention to the envoy from the State of Song who was following in the army.

"Go south and kill E Quanzhong."

Red Hare took two steps forward, its scarlet cape fluttering in the air. Lü Bu raised his hand and pointed his halberd at the bright moon in the night sky. A powerful voice rang out in the battle array: "Soldiers of the Great Qi, the time has come to make achievements! Follow me, I will lead the charge and create a peaceful and prosperous era!"

"Wan Sheng——"

Deafening shouts rose in Zhao Liangsi's ears. The Han Chinese from Liao who had defected to the Song Dynasty had no choice but to spur his horse on. He cursed himself again in his heart and ran forward with the surging group of cavalry.

The Qi army's ox-horn trumpets were blown by their own soldiers, and the speed of the war horses gradually increased, reaching the fastest speed in a short period of time. The iron hooves trampled the ground with a loud noise. A total of less than 5,000 cavalrymen followed the fiery figure in front of them and galloped like lightning.

……

In the dark night, arrows whistled through the air overhead, war horses ran forward with hot steam, swinging blades and spears carried the bodies of the enemies off their horses, blood and flesh flew everywhere, and the sound of bones breaking formed the main melody on the battlefield.

E Quanzhong led his cavalry to charge left and right. After capturing Shangjing, he seldom led troops to fight. Now he could not help but get excited when he entered the battlefield again. He was stunned when he heard the horn sounding from behind.

"The central army has moved, your majesty's wolf cavalry has moved." He raised the sword between his eyebrows and killed the enemy cavalry in front of him with one blow: "Organize, organize, move south, don't block your majesty's charge, tell Su Ding behind to stay there."

The officers and soldiers in the crowd followed the shouting, and the soldiers who had been fighting for a long time burst into cheers when they heard the shouts. At this time, there were only more than 800 soldiers left of the 1,000 Yulin infantrymen under E Quanzhong in the rear. Together with the more than 1,000 soldiers under the command of Cao Mingji, the commander of Xingguo City, there were only 1,500 who could still fight.

Seeing that the cavalry in front of them that were protecting the flanks began to change direction under the command of E Quanzhong, Su Ding raised his knife and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty is leading the army in person. I will hold the front line."

Large shields and spears were raised one after another, and the wounded and bloody infantrymen bent their waists to hold them, shouting: "Kill——"

The next moment, the unaware cavalry of the Zubu tribe saw the Qi cavalry, who had been resisting, make way for them and rushed forward without thinking.

Cao Mingji cursed inwardly in the battle formation, holding up his knife and hiding behind his guards' shield: "Stop it! As long as we can survive this time, we will be safe."

The field of vision was shaking with the trembling of the ground, and the face of the grassland man who had neglected to wash himself could be clearly seen on the back of the steaming warhorse.

"kill--"

Amidst the explosive roar, the warhorse slammed into the shield with a loud bang. The huge force made the figure behind it fly up, and then spears and lances rushed forward and poked the man off the horse.

"Attack in, kill them all, quick!"

The one who was attacking the area was the commander-in-chief of the Beizubu tribe named Wudu, who kept urging the knights of the tribe to charge forward. However, as soon as an order was given, Su Ding reacted quickly and shot an arrow.

whoosh-

The arrow flew over the crouching figure. Wu Du straightened up with a look of shock and anger. If he hadn't reacted quickly, he would have fallen off his horse and would have died.

Looking at the figure who put down his bow in the firelight over there, the warrior of the Beizubu tribe held the scimitar in both hands, roared, and rushed into the gap on horseback.

Four or five spears were thrusting at him, but the man kept waving his hands, chopping off the sharp spears with clanging sounds. He could not avoid them, so he relied on his armor to take the blow, gritted his teeth and charged forward with the help of the cavalry beside him.

Go that way...go that way...

Don't come over here! Don't come over here!

Damn it! I told you not to come over here!
Cao Mingji huddled in the formation, watching Wu Du rushing over, and suddenly felt suffocated. He just wanted to return safely from the front line, who had the patience to fight on the front line.

The sound of fighting was deafening all around, and arrows fell from the sky from time to time, hitting the shields held by the guards in front. Amid the noisy sound, someone could be vaguely heard shouting.

Cao Mingji's eyes moved, pretending he didn't hear anything, and he didn't turn around to ask. Unexpectedly, a figure came forward from behind: "Captain! General Su asked us to hurry up and drive these cavalry out."

"..." Cao Mingji's cheek twitched and he closed his mouth without saying anything.

The voice behind him became louder: "Captain! General Su wants us to hurry up and drive these cavalry out!"

"Fuck you, I'm listening, why are you so loud, you're howling!"

Cao Mingji turned his head with a dark face, glared at the guards who were somewhat at a loss after being scolded, took a breath, pointed the tip of his knife at Wudu on the warhorse, and said in a low voice: "All of you, come at me."

He glanced at the guard who delivered the message and said, "You lead the charge."

That person's face instantly turned sad. (End of this chapter)