Three Kingdoms: Li Shimin, dressed as Liu Shan, forcibly abducts Sun Shangxiang.

Chapter Eight: The Dragon Banner of the Han Emperor Rises Once Again on the Land of Jingchu!

"Your Highness, Attendant-in-Ordinary Ma is a crucial minister in the central government of our Great Han Dynasty; we must save him!"

"After the Battle of Yiling, there are almost no soldiers left in the country that can be used! The troops under the Attendant and the Barbarian King are truly indispensable."

On the high slope,

Guan Xing and Zhang Bao's palms were already damp.

It was no secret that Ma Liang persuaded the Wuxi barbarians to send troops to garrison the south bank and contain the Wu army.

They both knew this, of course.

They never expected that even the emperor could only hastily flee back to Baidi City with his personal guards, while Ma Liang and Sha Moke had actually held out until now.

He even left behind a troop of soldiers.

The current crisis in Yizhou is far more than just a matter of crippling damage; it would be good if even a sliver of its vitality could be preserved.

As for Ma Liang, needless to say, the Shu Han dynasty is now suffering from a severe shortage of both civil and military talents.

If such a talented individual, with strategic thinking, foresight, and ability to appease the gentry of Sichuan and reconcile the conflicts between various factions, were to be lost again...

Yizhou truly cannot withstand such a blow!

Liu Shan looked up at Guan Xing and Zhang Bao, but his expression remained indifferent...

Ma Liang was a man of great talent; how could he not know that?

Moreover, Ma Liang was Ma Su's elder brother!

If Ma Liang hadn't died in history, Zhuge Liang's first Northern Expedition might have succeeded.

Because if Ma Liang hadn't died, the person guarding Jieting wouldn't have been Ma Su!

The several thousand troops under Ma Su and Shamoke are the key to whether Liu Shan can win the next battle at Yiling!

However, there were tens of thousands of elite troops from Jiangdong at the foot of the mountain.

If Guan Xing and Zhang Bao's hundred or so men charged down, they wouldn't even be enough to fill a tooth gap!

Right now, all we can rely on is...

finally,

Liu Shan's attention returned to the Han Emperor's dragon banner in his hand.

Seeing that Liu Shan seemed lost in thought but remained silent, Guan Xing had no choice but to speak again: "Although the Wu army is numerous, it is not impossible for Attendant-in-Ordinary Ma and the Barbarian King to fight their way out."

"These thousands of soldiers are simply trapped, isolated, and lacking in morale."

"As long as someone can deliver the news that reinforcements have arrived, our soldiers' morale will surely be greatly boosted, and they will certainly be able to fight!"

"Your Highness..."

Zhang Bao said gruffly, "This humble general is willing to fight alongside Xingguo into the enemy lines to deliver a message; perhaps we can succeed!"

"No."

Liu Shan slowly shook his head: "It's not time for us to make a move yet."

Is it not time to make a move yet?

Zhang Bao and Guan Xing were filled with astonishment.

This is a matter of life and death!

The lives of Ma Liang's thousands of men were hanging by a thread.

If we don't come to their aid now, it will be too late once the two armies clash!

"Your Highness, this..."

"It's not time yet! Wait, wait a little longer..."

Ugh~

dong dong dong~

The bugle calls grew more urgent, and the war drums more stirring!

The central army of Jiangdong was located beneath the great banner!

A figure in full armor stood with his hand on his sword. This person was none other than Bu Zhi, the General Who Conquers the South, the General Who Pacifies the Barbarians, and the Marquis of Guangxin!

Buzishan!

"Once we wipe out that Han army in front, Jiangdong will be completely safe."

"We have already completely surrounded this area; it's surrounded by steep cliffs. Unless those Han soldiers grow wings, they are doomed to defeat!"

"The people opposite us are the Wuxi barbarians, who are quite fierce and should not be underestimated."

"We must guard against them fighting like cornered beasts, making a last-ditch effort."

"Ha, Liu Bei's tens of thousands of elite troops were all burned to the ground by the Grand Commander. What are these remnants compared to that?"

Wu's generals were gathered around Bu Zhi, eager to fight.

Call ~

A strong wind howled, and the large banner with the character "步" (step) fluttered freely.

Bu Zhi turned around and looked at the dark mass of soldiers behind him...

These 10,000 soldiers were not local Jiangdong soldiers, but "righteous men" he recruited from Jiaozhou.

Not long ago, Liu Bei mobilized a large army to conquer Jiangdong.

He then dispatched Ma Liang, a court attendant, to venture deep into Wuling County. Ma Liang successfully persuaded the Wuxi barbarians to rise up in response, intending to encircle the Wu army from the south.

Sun Quan then ordered Bu Zhi to lead 10,000 righteous men from Jiaozhou into Changsha and garrison Yiyang.

The powerful force that was meant to restrain Ma Liang and the Wuxi barbarians forced Ma Liang to be unable to achieve a strategic encirclement with Liu Bei's main force.

It can be said that the overall situation was decided without firing a single shot!

At this moment, Bu Zhi was completely oblivious to what the officers around him were saying; his thoughts had already drifted to the entire Jingnan region…

Liu Bei's main force has been wiped out!

Huang Quan in Jiangbei is now an isolated force and not a threat.

After today's battle, he will quickly take control of the various prefectures in Jingnan.

Although Liu Bei had been defeated, the Han army was completely wiped out!

However, Jingnan still faced constant obstacles in its military operations.

The counties of Lingling and Guiyang were in turmoil, and many local forces took advantage of the chaos to establish their own independent regimes or secretly colluded with Yizhou.

The situation remains unstable.

But once his army arrives, all the unstable factors will disappear completely.

The entire Jingzhou,

They will all be completely integrated into Jiangdong!

But before that,

He needed to deal with Ma Liang and the remnants of Shamoke's army on the other side first... Of course, these thousands of demoralized remnants were no longer worth Bu Zhi's attention.

"Is there any movement on the other side?"

Bu Zhi spoke up.

The surrounding officers and soldiers fell silent instantly.

"General Qi, since this Han army was surrounded by our forces, there has been no further movement."

"Don't delay any longer."

Bu Zhi spoke calmly, as if giving a trivial instruction: "I'm still waiting for Ma Liang and Shamoke's heads to reunite the various prefectures of Jingnan..."

"Strike quickly!"

Bu Zhi began issuing commands:

"The enemy's morale has collapsed, and their fighting strength is less than one-tenth of what it used to be."

"Left wing, center, and right wing, advance in unison, pressing forward with overwhelming force..."

"This battle must be won quickly!"

"Yes, sir!!"

The generals roared and obeyed the order, leaving only Bu Zhi mounted on his horse, sword at his side, beneath the banner. The Han army ahead no longer held any interest for him.

It's just a death throes.

As for Ma Liang... after the Battle of Red Cliffs, Ma Liang was sent as an envoy to Jianye because of the issue of the ownership of Jingzhou.

I myself have witnessed its splendor.

He was both a scholar and a warrior, and was quite skilled in military strategy. The fact that he was able to persuade the Wuxi barbarians to send troops shows his talent.

Alas, their talents are my enemies.

Ultimately, they each serve their own masters. Since they cannot be used by me, I naturally cannot keep them.

"He's a great talent."

Bu Zhi sighed softly, then shook his head: "What a pity."

Wow~

The vast Wu army, like an endless black cloud, slowly but steadily pressed down on Ma Liang's troops!

A forest of swords and spears,

Swords and spears piled up like mountains.

A chilling atmosphere permeated the entire area!

On the faces of all the Wu soldiers, there was no hesitation or fear, only a desire for meritorious service!

near,

The two sides are getting closer and closer.

Like a rising tide, it's about to completely engulf that small reef in front of it!

Shamoke was covered in blood on the front lines of the Han army!

"Anyone who dares to undermine the morale of the army will be executed!"

"Those who dare to fear the enemy and fail to advance will be executed!"

"Anyone who dares to engage in private combat during battle will be executed!!"

He held a large knife in one hand and several severed heads in the other, roaring loudly.

Looking at the human-like features in his hand, some were Han Chinese, and some were barbarians...

"Mr. Ji Chang! These troublemakers have been dealt with."

"Let's give it our all from now on!"

Desperate...

Is there still a chance to fight desperately?

Looking at the still-dripping head in Shamoke's hand, and at the soldiers behind him whose eyes were becoming increasingly hesitant, Ma Liang could only remain silent.

His worst fears came true.

Under the overwhelming pressure of Wu's army, chaos indeed broke out within the barbarian and Han groups, almost leading to a mutiny!

Fortunately, Shamok acted decisively, which stabilized the situation in time.

But how much of this situation can they withstand under the overwhelming pressure of the enemy's overwhelming force?

dong dong dong~

The war drums grew more intense, the killing intent on all sides intensified, and in the distance ahead, the faces of the Wu soldiers could be faintly seen.

The powerful sound of war drums instantly dispelled all the distracting thoughts in Ma Liang's mind.

At this point, there's no need to dwell on it anymore.

The only way is to meet them head-on.

Perhaps we can fight our way out...

Your Majesty, Liang has done his utmost for the Han Dynasty!

Whoosh~

Ma Liang suddenly drew his sword and swung it forward: "Form ranks! Advance!!"

"Enter!"

Shamoke roared and charged at the forefront, brandishing his giant axe.

Rumble~

Seven thousand remaining soldiers pointed their spears and halberds diagonally.

The cold, menacing light could not conceal the brown bloodstains.

His armor was tattered, almost entirely covered in marks from sword cuts and spear thrusts.

The Han soldiers did not hesitate to move forward to meet the enemy. The situation had come to this point, and they had no choice in the matter!

They were defeated at Yiling.

They were defeated even on the south bank of the Yangtze River.

Even so, they never considered surrendering to the Wu people!

"Damn it, I'd rather die than surrender to those Wu dogs!"

"Whether we can win or not, we'll only know after we fight!"

"Kill! Kill through these Wu soldiers, and we'll live!"

"Let's fight our way back to Yizhou, let's fight our way home!"

"Kill!!"

The setting sun was like blood.

It splashed onto the battlefield where people were fighting desperately, coating the earth with a layer of oppressive scarlet.

Rumble~

Below the mountain, on the battlefield between the two armies, yellow dust billowed and killing intent soared to the sky!

From a high vantage point, they look like two waves of different colors crashing head-on!

"kill!"

The shouts and roars seemed to be right next to my ears, even though I was standing on a high hill in the distance.

The distance between the two sides is getting closer and closer.

The waves are getting worse!

It seemed the two sides were about to merge into one...

On the high slope, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's hearts sank to the bottom.

Finished!

Both sides have already begun to charge into battle. Even if they rush down the mountain to join the fight now, it will probably not change the overall situation.

Ma Shizhong

Shamoko,

And these thousands of remaining Han soldiers will probably all be buried here today.

"Your Highness! It's really too late!"

Liu Shan suddenly stood up, mounted his horse, and said, "It's time."

"Raise the banner!"

wow~

The mountain wind howled, and a large red banner stood proudly in the gale, with a five-clawed black dragon rising with the wind, as if it wanted to soar straight to the nine heavens!

The setting sun cast its rays upon the tattered flag, making it appear as if drops of fresh blood were falling.

Under heaven, all land belongs to the king; on the shores of the earth, all people are subjects of the king!

The dragon banner of the Han emperor once again flew over the land of Jingchu!

They stood before the two armies!

It's back!!!

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

Sizzle~

A long hiss,

Liu Shan, bow in hand, mounted his white horse, which reared up, and charged straight towards the two armies below the mountain...

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