The Prodigal Son

Xue Chengdao's judgment was correct.

Upon learning that the Yan army was charging towards them, Liang Hongqiao and Yuan Ji quickly ordered all soldiers to prepare to meet the enemy.

Rumble...

Thunder rumbled rapidly and continuously, accompanied by the thunderous sound of rolling hooves.

By this time, the sky was already beginning to lighten.

"ignition!"

As the sound of horses' hooves drew closer, Yuan Ji did not hesitate and immediately ordered his men to light the first line of defense made of firewood.

Hearing his order, Yang Fengjie beside him frowned slightly: "General, it's about to rain. Lighting the fire now seems a bit like taking off your pants to fart, doesn't it?"

Rather than setting it on fire, it's better to keep the firewood; at least it can somewhat hinder the charge of the Yan army's cavalry.

"You son of a bitch, you don't even use your brain when it comes to fighting!"

Yuan Ji glared at Yang Fengjie with a smile, "If we light the fire now, the Yan army will think we're completely unprepared and have lost our composure! Then, once it rains, the Yan army will definitely rush in all at once!"

Yang Fengjie suddenly realized and joked, "After being taught by Commander Xue for a few days, you're getting smarter and smarter!"

"That's right!"

Yuan Ji laughed heartily, "These past few days, I've been thinking about becoming a military advisor for the Duke of Wei or Commander Xue."

There's so much to learn from these veterans!

Previously, their positions were too low, so they couldn't even get a glimpse of these veterans, let alone learn from them.

Now, they have that opportunity!

While the two were talking, Ning Jun, who had received the order, quickly lit the firewood in front of him.

The fire is fueled by the wind, and the wind fuels the fire's power.

With the strong wind blowing, a wall of fire quickly ignited.

As the raging fire broke out, Wang Sengyuan, who was leading the cavalry at the forefront, suddenly stopped and ordered the entire army to halt.

The guard looked up at the sky and exclaimed excitedly, "General, the rain is about to start!"

"Hmm, it should be soon!"

A hint of disdain flashed across Wang Sengyuan's face. "The Ning army knew it was about to rain, yet they still lit the fire wall at this moment. They've clearly lost their composure! Our chances of breaking out are much greater now!"

"The general is truly wise!"

The guard seized the opportunity to flatter, "If it weren't for the general's idea to use the rain to break out, we'd still be trapped in Rock Fortress!"

In fact, this plan was proposed by Wang Sengyuan.

And Wang Sengyuan's gamble paid off!

Judging by this, it'll probably rain within fifteen minutes.

Wang Sengyuan had sharp eyes. He looked up at the sky and silently prayed that the rain would fall soon.

Although he made the right bet, he was also worried that it would drag on for too long.

If Ning's reinforcements manage to break through Zong Zhao's blocking force and arrive before the rain even starts, then they'll be throwing their lives away.

As if the heavens had heard Wang Sengyuan's prayers, a drop of rain suddenly fell on Wang Sengyuan's cheek.

Before Wang Sengyuan could even get excited, more rain followed.

The rain falling from the sky hit Wang Sengyuan's face, making his cheeks sting slightly, but his face was full of smiles.

"Splash..."

Heavy rain falls.

Unable to contain his excitement any longer, Wang Sengyuan swung his spear and roared with fervor, "It's raining! Charge! Crush the enemy!"

"Beep beep beep..."

A sudden, urgent call to attack rang out.

"Charge!"

Led by Wang Sengyuan, the vanguard cavalry quickly charged forward.

Liang Hongqiao stood at the front of the formation with a gun in her hand. Behind her were rows of Ning Army soldiers who were already prepared.

Shield bearers in front, spearmen behind.

There were passageways between the square formations, specifically for enemy cavalry to charge.

But as soon as the cavalry charged into the passage, they were immediately slaughtered.

Archers were scattered on the high ground on both flanks, arrows already nocked.

Large raindrops suddenly pelted down from the sky, pattering against the armor and shields.

The torrential rain poured down, and the blazing firewood was doused by the downpour, causing the fire to quickly die down and sending up large plumes of white steam.

The rain and moisture obscured the vision of the soldiers on both sides.

Ning's army could not see Yan's army, and Yan's army could not see Ning's army.

"kill!"

"Kill them!"

Only the battle cries of the Yan army reached the ears of the Ning army through the rain.

However, Ning Jun was not afraid; everyone was full of fighting spirit.

The shouts of battle and the sound of horses' hooves grew closer.

Looking at the wall of fire that had been extinguished by the heavy rain, Wang Sengyuan had no more reservations.

"Charge! Charge!"

Wang Sengyuan roared at the top of his lungs and led his cavalry to charge towards the extinguished wall of fire.

"Release the arrows!"

At the command of the Ning army general, the Ning army archers, who occupied advantageous terrain, immediately released their bowstrings.

"Whoosh..."

A hail of arrows pierced through the rain and rained down on the Yan cavalry.

"Pfft pfft..."

Several cavalrymen in the front row were hit by arrows and fell from their horses.

However, now that they are breaking out, no one cares about them.

The cavalry behind them kept charging forward.

"what……"

A warhorse trampled on the chest of a Yan cavalryman who had fallen from his horse after being shot by an arrow. The cavalryman screamed and spat out a mouthful of blood. Before he could scream again, a second warhorse trampled on him.

Soon, Wang Sengyuan led his troops through the wall of fire.

However, they were met by the Ning army, which was fully prepared.

Seeing the Ning army remaining completely composed in the pouring rain, Wang Sengyuan's heart skipped a beat.

How could this happen?

Shouldn't Ning Jun have been hastily stopping the defense?

However, the Ning army was now fully prepared and waiting for them!

Could it be that the Ning army's garrison commander had already seen through everything?

impossible!

Even Zong Zhao and Wu Huaishan, who were familiar with the weather here, did not think of using the rain to break through the encirclement. How could Ning Jun have thought of this?

Wang Sengyuan was a little confused.

But right now, he doesn't have time to think about all that.

The arrow is on the bowstring, and it must be released!

Either break free or die!

"kill!"

Wang Sengyuan roared and brandished his spear, charging towards the passage between the Ning army's formations.

Even knowing that this passage was fraught with danger, they had no choice but to rush in.

clang!

With a sweep of his spear, Wang Sengyuan deflected a row of spears aimed at him. Then, with a flick of his spear, he sent a shield-bearer flying.

But on the other side, another row of spears thrust straight towards Wang Sengyuan's horse's belly.

"law……"

Wang Sengyuan's warhorse neighed and charged forward for two or three zhang before finally collapsing to the ground.

Wang Sengyuan was thrown from his warhorse and immediately launched a counterattack against the Ning army that was attacking him.

"General, mount your horse!"

The guards roared and quickly spurred their horses forward, grabbing Wang Sengyuan.

Using the momentum, Wang Sengyuan quickly mounted his personal guard's warhorse and, under the cover of several guards, charged forward.

Behind him, the lucky Yan cavalry charged forward, while the unlucky ones were pierced off their horses by sharp spears before they could even take a few steps.

Just as Wang Sengyuan was leading his troops in a fierce charge, a troop of Ning army cavalry attacked from the front.

The leader was none other than the rooster-like Du Fan.

"Charge! Take them down!"

With a murderous roar, Du Fan spurred his horse and charged towards Wang Sengyuan...