Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 375 Your Third Uncle Will Always Be Your Third Uncle

The Guanzhong army had excellent coordination among its various branches.

The chariots blocked the enemy's path, while crossbowmen and archers took turns firing to create a barrage of fire. The infantry and cavalry cooperated in combat, and they were quite skilled in carrying out various tactics.

With excellent tactics and a tenacious fighting spirit, the Guanzhong soldiers did not falter in the face of the Erzhu clan's army, which far outnumbered them.

Despite facing an attack from 60,000 enemy troops, they were able to withstand the pressure and, seizing an opportunity to counterattack, caused a local rout of the enemy forces.

The shift in the battlefield situation was dangerous for the Erzhu clan at this time, but it was not enough to lead them to defeat.

Firstly, the 30,000 troops that Erzhu Shilong sent to Erzhu Dulu had not yet been fully deployed to the battle, and Erzhu Dulu still had a considerable number of fresh troops at his disposal.

Secondly, Erzhu Shilong, who was in the rear, still had a large number of troops around him. Even if the battle at the front was unfavorable, he could still organize a second line of defense, gather the defeated troops, and continue fighting.

While an army of hundreds of thousands of people certainly has disadvantages such as difficulty in command and dispatch, difficulty in turning around due to its large size, and the ease with which it can flee in large numbers once it collapses.

But the advantages are also enormous.

Especially when one side has a clear numerical advantage!
With proper deployment and command, a large number of troops can be deployed in batches to strike the enemy in turn and destroy their fighting will.

In fact, Erzhu Shilong thought so too.

He divided his army into two parts, with himself commanding the rear and Erzhudulu commanding the front.

Li Shuang's army has been defeated, and that means they have been utterly defeated.

Even though Erzhudulu was defeated, Erzhushilong could still launch another counterattack.

After Erzhu Zhao completely relinquished his position as head of the family, the Erzhu clan formed a power structure centered on Erzhu Shilong.

Both Erzhu Dulu and Erzhu Zhongyuan understood that if they lost, it would be the end for them.

Therefore, the Erzhu clan united and obeyed Erzhu Shilong's orders.

However, Erzhu Dulu was completely helpless as several of Li Shuang's generals led their cavalry out of the main force, intending to expand their gains.

He is not facing a single front!
After six massive offensives involving 10,000 troops, the battle lines descended into chaos.

Large numbers of Xianbei soldiers attacked from all directions, attempting to break through Li Shuang's main camp and capture or kill him.

However, the five battle formations set up by Li Shuang were quite sturdy and did not waver. Instead, they disrupted their troop lines.

As a result, although Erzhudulu now has fresh troops at his disposal, he dares not send them into battle at all.

Because Erzhudulu didn't know where to throw it either!
If he wanted to stop the decline, he was afraid that his fresh troops would be dragged down by the fleeing defeated soldiers.

If they wanted to deploy troops to the other three directions that had not yet suffered a major defeat, they would find that the troops there were already sufficient to fill the lines, and no matter how many troops they sent, they would not be able to maneuver effectively.

Until Erzhu Zhao launched his charge!

Erzhu Zhao led three thousand Jinyang armored cavalry into the battlefield, heading towards the already scattered ranks.

At first, Erzhu Dulu did not understand what Erzhu Zhao wanted to do, but Erzhu Zhao's actions exceeded his expectations.

"What is this guy trying to do?!"

Erzhu Zhao's charge did not stop at all despite encountering his own defeated troops!
He led his troops forward and crushed the fleeing Xianbei soldiers.

Seeing Erzhu Zhao slaughtering the fleeing Xianbei soldiers, Erzhu Dulu momentarily thought that he had defected to the enemy.

But he soon realized that Erzhu Zhao was not only killing Xianbei soldiers, but also the guards of the manor who dared to block his way.

Regardless of friend or foe!

Such behavior naturally angered the Xianbei generals around Erzhudulu.

While reassuring the Xianbei generals, Erzhu Dulu cursed Erzhu Zhao, saying that he would report the matter to the emperor after the battle, thus temporarily stabilizing the situation.

Like Erzhu Dulu, there was also Erzhu Shilong.

At first, he also wondered if Erzhu Zhao had secretly defected to Li Shuang, and he was filled with suspicion and uncertainty.

However, Erzhu Shilong, standing on higher ground, had a clearer view.

Erzhu Zhao's attack did accelerate his own defeat, but it also made the situation more chaotic.

The ranks of those garrison soldiers were thus broken.

The Qihu cavalry only obeyed the orders of the Erzhu clan. In their presence, there was no difference between the local militia and the Xianbei soldiers.

Once a general issues an order, they will rush into battle without hesitation. Therefore, Erzhu Zhao can disregard friend and foe and focus solely on achieving tactical objectives.

When Erzhu Zhao led three thousand Jinyang cavalry to break through Li Shuang's main formation and penetrate into Li Shuang's ranks, Erzhu Shilong's heart was filled with extreme tension.

Throughout his life, Erzhu Shilong and Erzhu Zhao were at odds, and Erzhu Shilong often caused trouble for Erzhu Zhao.

But at this moment, Erzhu Shilong really wanted to cheer for Erzhu Zhao.

If it weren't for the fact that he was far from the front lines, Erzhu Shilong would have really wanted to beat the drums to cheer on Erzhu Zhao!

Erzhu Zhao, who was in the formation, didn't think about so many things; he only had one goal at the moment!
Li Shuang under the Qin King's banner!

Kill him, and the war will be over.

Whether they were local soldiers or Xianbei soldiers, Erzhu Zhao did not care about their lives.

His only allies were himself and the three thousand Qihu cavalry behind him!

Unlike Erzhu Shilong's excitement, Erzhu Zhao faced the battle directly, under considerable pressure, with Li Shuang's troops all around him.

Erzhu Zhao was an outstanding general who was known for his bravery and fighting spirit.

If we only consider charging into battle, they could even be compared to Hebasheng. In fact, whenever Erzhu Rong encountered a difficult problem in his military campaigns, he would always send these two as the spearhead.

Three thousand cavalrymen were precisely the area where Erzhu Zhao had the advantage in leading his troops.

Moreover, Erzhu Zhao was leading the best cavalry in the land.

When faced with an emergency, Erzhu Zhao's beast-like hunting instincts were not diminished by the years, but instead became even more acute due to hatred and humiliation.

His cavalry has not yet fully penetrated Li Shuang's main force.

In fact, after Erzhu Zhao led his troops to break through, Li Shuang's main force of heavy armored Mo Dao soldiers came to reinforce the gap he had created.

Despite the large number of Xianbei soldiers attacking from the outside and Erzhu Zhao leading his troops in, Li Shuang's main force remained stable.

The elite status of these soldiers far exceeded Erzhu Zhao's expectations.

These soldiers were not desperately fighting back because they were trapped in a deadly situation and had no other choice. On the contrary, their eyes were full of fighting spirit and confidence, and their tactical coordination was quite tacit.

Over the years, Erzhu Zhao has fought in the north and south, and has seen many armies of different forces in various places. Very few, if any, have been able to match the strength of Li Shuang's army today.

Erzhu Zhao also knew that as long as he captured Li Shuang on the chariot under the flag in front, he would win.

Whether tactically or strategically, once the greatest threat to the Erzhu clan is eliminated, their rule will continue.

Those who act perversely may face danger but not perish, and may even endure for a long time.

Thinking of this, Erzhu Zhao felt his blood boil and roared in the Qihu language.

"Those who seize my Jinyang and destroy the foundation of my Qihu kingdom will be right beneath this banner!"

Erzhu Zhao was an excellent horseman and was not afraid at all when facing the soldiers who came with long-handled swords.

He pulled on the reins and gave a shout. His warhorse seemed to sense his command, rearing up and dodging the attacking Mo Dao soldiers.

As the horse's hooves thundered and landed, Erzhu Zhao swept his long spear, knocking the Mo Dao soldier to the ground.

"kill him!"

With a roar, Erzhu Zhao launched his charge! The obscure and difficult-to-understand Qihu language became the clarion call of the attack, and behind him, the Qihu cavalry followed in response.

On the massive chariot, beneath the Qin King's banner, a bead of sweat trickled down the face of Murong Shaozong, who was standing beside Li Shuang.

There was no other reason than that Erzhu Zhao's desperate charge was incredibly imposing.

Clad in heavy armor, he remained undeterred even amidst a dense hail of arrows.

The heavily armored soldiers in front of Li Shuang were the most elite of all the local militia.

However, under the onslaught of these Qihu cavalry, they were finding it difficult to hold on.

"Your Majesty!"

Murong Shaozong called out softly, and Li Shuang turned his head slightly and asked:
"What's the matter?"

Li Shuang's composure reassured Murong Shaozong, but the perilous situation still compelled him to offer his advice:
"With all the generals out, Your Majesty is left without guards, and the situation looks precarious. We should avoid them!"

Li Shuang didn't react much to this, only saying:

"The enemy forces are numerous, and the royal banner must not be moved lightly. If anything changes, the army will be routed in an instant."

Upon hearing this, Murong Shaozong felt a surge of passion. Immediately, he drew his sword and shouted.

"Your Majesty the Guardian!"

At this moment, the dozen or so guards around Li Shuang, under the organization of Murong Shaozong, formed the last line of defense.

As Li Shuang drew closer, the obstacles Erzhu Zhao encountered also increased.

"Ohno is cool!"

The roar seemed to energize Erzhu Zhao. Although Erzhu Zhao was covered in wounds and his warhorse had stopped charging, Erzhu Zhao's attack did not cease.

He was already very close to Li Shuang.

Erzhu Zhao raised his long spear and hurled it at Li Shuang.

"Your Majesty, be careful!"

Just as everyone was preoccupied with Erzhu Zhao's actions and worried about Li Shuang's safety, the Qihu cavalry behind Erzhu Zhao charged forward again, creating a gap in the dense formation in front of Erzhu Zhao.

Despite the small gap, Keerzhu Zhao managed to grab it.

At that moment, disregarding everything else, including his own life and death, Erzhu Zhao resolutely spurred his warhorse through the gap and headed towards Li Shuang.

"Protect the King!"

"Murong Shaozong, get out of my way!"

Erzhu Zhao, alone on horseback, advanced towards Li Shuang's chariot.

Li Shuang, who had just dodged the long spear thrown by Erzhu Zhao, now saw Erzhu Zhao charging towards him bravely.

He was like an assassin, willing to do anything to achieve his goal.

Murong Shaozong led a dozen men as the last line of defense and charged forward.

Erzhu Zhao's warhorses were clad in armor, their bodies heavily protected, but after a long charge, their strength was waning.

Erzhu Zhao also sensed it, but he was not afraid. Instead, he rode his warhorse to collide with Murong Shaozong and his men who were coming straight at him.

After a dizzying moment, Murong Shaozong struggled to his feet. Looking at his fallen warhorse, he was relieved that he had stopped Erzhu Zhao's attack.

"Ohno is cool!"

But a sudden, chilling laugh sent shivers down Murong Shaozong's spine.

Erzhu Zhao stood beneath the massive chariot like a blood-soaked demon.

At this moment, there were no more obstacles between Erzhu Zhao and Li Shuang.

Erzhu Zhao held a long sword, his whole body trembling slightly.

His long-held dream has finally come to the point where it is closest to being realized.

Over the years, grievances, dissatisfaction, anger, fear, jealousy, and all sorts of complex emotions have turned into a roar at this moment.

"Ohno Sō, prepare to die!"

Erzhu Zhao leaped up, gripped the hilt of his knife with both hands, and used the momentum to stab at Li Shuang.

"Your Majesty!"

At this moment, Murong Shaozong's mind went blank, and he had no idea what to do.
The overwhelming fear left Murong Shaozong completely bewildered and unable to react, even losing all sense of sound for a short period.

After an unknown amount of time, Li Shuang's close attendants, who had been badly injured by Erzhu Zhao's warhorse, got up one after another and helped him up as well.

What Murong Shaozong saw before him was a scene that sent shivers down his spine—

Erzhu Zhao, who looked like a demon in a sea of ​​blood, was lying on the ground with his hood hanging nearby. He tried to struggle, but Li Shuang held him firmly to the ground, and he couldn't break free.

"You think you can beat me? Then come at me!"

Li Shuang's words startled Murong Shaozong. Suddenly, he seemed to remember that Li Shuang was a formidable figure who dared to lead three thousand cavalrymen to charge against Yuan Shen's two hundred thousand troops.

Of course, over the years, few people have seen Li Shuang, the King of Qin, make a move.

"Tied!"

Li Shuang's words caused the still-stunned attendants to rush over and tie up Erzhu Zhao.

Seeing Erzhu Zhao captured, the Qihu cavalry who had just charged with him seemed to have lost their souls at that moment.

"Oh Ye is cool... Oh Ye is cool..."

Erzhu Zhao, who was tied up, struggled, but was slapped several times by Li Shuang.

After slapping him hard, Li Shuang cursed:
"go away!"

Then, Li Shuang faced the group of Qihu cavalry and shouted in the Qihu language.

“In the past, I swore an oath with Erzhu Rong on a white horse, becoming sworn brothers. The Erzhu clan is unworthy, causing you to leave your homes and lose your brothers and fathers. Although your lord is now dead, if you are willing to serve this king, the old oath shall be fulfilled.”

After Li Shuang finished shouting, the Qihu cavalrymen looked at Erzhu Zhao, who was now tied up and had been slapped several times, and they all put down their weapons.

……

At this moment, Erzhu Dulu, who was outside the formation, was still unaware of the specific situation inside and was waiting anxiously.

If Erzhu Zhao succeeds, then this war will be over.

Keljudul waited and waited, but the Qin King's banner did not fall. Instead, he saw the Xianbei soldiers who had surrounded Li Shuang's formation gradually collapse.

At that moment, a roar like a tsunami suddenly came from within Li Shuang's formation.

"What are they shouting?"

The voices were mixed together, and Erzhudulu couldn't hear them clearly, but he knew that these shouts might be the key factor in changing the situation.

"Your Majesty, the soldiers in the formation seem to be shouting 'King Qin is mighty!'"

"..."

At this moment, Erzhudulu's expression was extremely bad.

……

(End of this chapter)