Han officials

Chapter 122 Underworld Operation
Outside the city of Segema, the melee continues.

On the battlefield full of dangers, Wei Zhe, wearing an iron helmet, showed a bloody smile.

He just swung the long halberd in his hand slightly, and the long sword of the Hu cavalry on the opposite side flew out.

Wei Zhe ignored the situation, but Jiao Shan then hit the man with a stick, causing his brain to burst.

Wei Zhe in front also used his long spear to send lightly, using the horse's power to directly behead a fierce Goguryeo soldier. Even if he encountered one or two more brave and fierce generals, he never lingered in the fight.

Wei Zhe never pursued a one-hit kill; what he always wanted was speed.

Anyway, even if you can withstand his attack, there are still Jiao Shan, Wu Zhong, Liu Yi and others to serve you.

A moment later, when Wei Zhe led thousands of Han cavalry to kill through the Goguryeo army, he couldn't help but smile heroically.

However, he showed no sign of slowing down, but instead led his troops back diagonally.

When they saw the bloody Han cavalry rushing towards them again, many Goguryeo soldiers could not hold on any longer, and the rout began to spread uncontrollably among the Goguryeo army.

Gu Duer, who was still fighting and retreating, gradually panicked and even lost control of the battlefield.

Waves of messengers were sent out, but fewer and fewer of them returned.

When he saw Wei Zhe not far away rushing towards him, pushing through a wave of people like a rotten wood, Gu Duer's eyes suddenly went dark and he felt dizzy.

"It's over, it's messed up~"

For a moment, Gu Duer was extremely confused and even had the urge to commit suicide.

However, when he actually drew the knife and placed it across his neck, the cold touch instantly sobered him up.

In an instant, fear, unwillingness, and regret all surged into my heart.

Only then did Gu Duer realize that he was not as brave and fearless as he had imagined.

Fortunately, his attendants grabbed him in time and cried out to persuade him not to commit suicide.

Gu Duer had just found a way out and put away his sword.

However, after all this trouble, Gu Duer's mind became clear again.

After looking around the battlefield, he suddenly said with a cold look in his eyes, gritted his teeth and said, "Retreat!"

After saying this, this man actually made a heroic move and left the battlefield with more than 10,000 central troops.

After all, the army's morale has been lost, and Gu Duer has no confidence in turning the tide if he stays, so it is better to cut the loss in time.

"This……"

When they saw Gu Duer taking the lead, the Goguryeo generals on both sides thought about it and decided to follow.

Anyway, it’s better for me to die than for my fellow Taoist to die, so as long as they can survive!

However, they left easily, but the Goguryeo soldiers behind them suffered a miserable fate.

We were already exhausted from attacking the city, and now it was too late to retreat even if we wanted to.

For a moment, the Goguryeo army was cut off by Wei Zhe like a long snake.

Breaking 20,000 with 6,000, Wei Zhe has broken his personal record again this time!

……

On a low hill, a group of Han generals were seen standing still with their horses reined in.

Watching the Goguryeo Central Army retreating, Wu Zhong, covered in blood, couldn't help but ask, "Lord, are you still chasing us?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Zhe first looked at the tired appearance of everyone, and then touched the war horses under his command.

When Wei Zhe discovered that his mount was already steaming and breathing heavily, he knew that he could no longer continue fighting.

After all, his warhorse was already a top-quality horse. If even it was like this, let alone other horses.

This battle was originally fought with chaos, so this result is already quite good.

"Forget it, there will be plenty of opportunities to settle accounts in the future." Wei Zhe glanced at the battlefield behind him and said, "Let's call it a day. We can't waste the meat that's right in front of us!"

After saying this, Wei Zhe ordered Wu Zhong, Liu Yi and others to lead their respective groups to wipe out the remaining enemies.

As for Wei Zhe, he brought a group of personal soldiers and headed towards the city of Xigema.

Since the city gate was blocked, Wei Zhe and Jiao Shan took advantage of the wooden frame being pulled up.

Zhong Jun was very embarrassed about this and kept apologizing, but Wei Zhe couldn't help but gritted his teeth.

Looking at Zhong Jun's empty left sleeve and Yao Xi who was covered in wounds beside him, Wei Zhe said nothing.

Looking at the devastated city wall, Wei Zhe didn't say anything.

When Wei Zhe saw the civilians and Han soldiers who died in the battle on the city wall, he finally couldn't hold back his tears.

To be honest, unlike Liu Da'er, Wei Zhe is still a little thin-skinned.

But at this moment Wei Zhe did not feel ashamed at all, only a sense of inexplicable touch.

He couldn't imagine what belief had allowed them to persist until now.

If he hadn't come today, there would probably not be a single living person in Xigema City today.

This determination to perish together with the enemy made Wei Zhe swallow all his nonsense. "You are all great!"

After saying that, Wei Zhe bowed solemnly to the survivors on the city wall.

When they saw this scene, the soldiers and civilians on the city wall finally let go of the tension in their hearts.

Just like a wanderer who has left home finally seeing his parents, many people couldn't help but burst into tears.

There is joy and sadness in these tears, but more of it is just bitterness.

For the dead, the living, and the half-dead.

Wei Zhe was like an old father, comforting them one by one, patting this one, touching that one, and letting them vent their grievances.

Even Jiao Shan, who was clumsy and rough, couldn't help but tiptoe around for fear of disturbing them.

After a long time, Wei Zhe was finally alone with Zhong Jun and Yao Xi.

"I've been having a hard time with you during this period!"

Looking at the two men's wounded bodies, Wei Zhe couldn't help but sigh.

In fact, as early as when he gave the order, Wei Zhe had already foreseen that the situation in Sigaima City would become more difficult.

But Wei Zhe still made the decision.

Because human life is just a number!
Kindness does not command the army, righteousness does not command wealth;
If you don't have feelings, you won't be able to hold office; if you are kind, you won't be able to be an official.

If Wei Zhe wants to save more people, he can only force himself to be ruthless.

Fortunately, Zhong Jun and Yao Xi didn't think there was anything wrong.

Even after learning that Wei Zhe was the first to rescue Yin Tai, the two had no complaints.

Recalling the scene when the Goguryeo army first began to attack the city, Zhong Jun couldn't help but say, "I was wondering why the Goguryeo people were so slow earlier. It turns out they were worried about taking the city too early!"

Upon hearing this, Yao Xi couldn't help but nod in agreement.

After all, if the city of Segema was captured early, there would be no need for reinforcements to rush here.

After understanding the situation in the city, Wei Zhe ordered people to send the two men to rest and recuperate.

After the two men left, Xi Zhicai couldn't help but shake his head and said, "Thank goodness you are wise, otherwise Gao Nanwu's plan would have succeeded this time!"

Wei Zhe also agreed with what he said.

As expected, we still cannot underestimate the heroes of the world.

It’s okay to be confident, but don’t be conceited, otherwise you will easily follow in the footsteps of Prime Minister Cao.

But then again, although this battle was hard, the gains were also considerable.

Although the Buyeo people fled quickly in the battle of Shangyintai, Wei Zhe still collected 5,000 war horses.

Not to mention today's battle, the Goguryeo army was not even cut off, it was directly cut in half.

Although the Goguryeo people's war horses were not very good, they were still good for plowing the land.

But Wei Zhe suddenly remembered something.

"Oh, remember to build a Jingguan on Shangyin Terrace, and one here as well." Wei Zhe vowed, "I promised to build one or two Jingguans to celebrate my father's birthday, and I won't break my promise!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Xi Zhicai couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly.

Wow, which good person would use a Jingguan to celebrate birthdays?
These two Jingguans are equivalent to a mass grave, so there is no need to worry about the evil spirit being too strong!
However, Xi Zhicai changed his mind and thought about Mr. Wei's previous behavior of destroying himself and himself, and suddenly he was speechless.

Judging from the Wei family's tradition, it's hard to say who has more evil spirit!

Thinking of this, Xi Zhicai immediately made arrangements with great interest.

He didn’t make it to the Zhujingguan in Peishui last time, so he must not miss it this time.

However, during the actual operation, a small incident occurred.

When the people of Sigaima learned that Wei Zhe was going to use the corpses of Goguryeo soldiers to build a Jingguan, they came to help, bringing their elderly and children with them, and did not give up even when it was late.

In desperation, Wei Zhe had to order people to light a bonfire and fight at night with lights on.

It’s true that strength lies in numbers. The Jingguan was built in just one hour.

This process is a bit eerie.

After all, a group of people happily fiddling with a corpse and even shaping it late at night did not look like normal people at all.

Especially the Goguryeo captives who thought they were barbaric were trembling with fear when they saw it.

Wei Zhe didn't think it was a big deal, and even held a celebration banquet under the Jingguan and next to the bonfire.

Compared with "soldiers are half-death struggles in the army, beauties are still singing and dancing in the tent", Wei Zhe prefers "eight hundred miles of roasted meats distributed to the subordinates, fifty strings playing the music from the frontier, and soldiers being inspected in the autumn battlefield".

So, that night, the Han army returned home with great satisfaction!

However, when Wei Zhe's battle report was sent to Luoyang, there was a disagreement within the Shangshutai...

(End of this chapter)