The God of War Who Protects the Nation: Starting with Saving a Mother and Daughter in Distress

Upon seeing the enemy approaching, the defenders of Wugu City panicked and tried to close the city gates, but it was too late.

When cavalry charge, their speed is extraordinary.

In addition, the people at the city gate were in complete chaos, scrambling to get inside, making it impossible to close the gate for a while.

In the blink of an eye, Qin An's cavalry had already charged close, wielding iron spears and sending blood and flesh flying.

"Those who block my way shall die!" Qin An took the lead, his iron spear piercing the chest of a guard who was trying to close the gate, and then kicked him away.

They slaughtered all the Baekje guards at the city gate as easily as cutting melons and vegetables.

The cavalry that followed surged into the city gate like a tidal wave, instantly slaughtering all the guards at the gate.

"Split into two teams!" Qin An shouted the order. "Luo Sheng, take one team to control the city gates and walls; I'll take the other to capture the county government office!"

"yes!"

Luo Sheng immediately led four hundred cavalrymen to charge towards the city wall and wipe out the defenders on the wall.

Qin An then led another four hundred cavalrymen and charged along the street toward the county government office.

Along the way, they also encountered counterattacks from the Baiji garrison.

But Qin An seemed incredibly relaxed.

He discovered that the Baiji garrison and the Baiji soldiers of Pingxiang City were not on the same level at all.

Clearly, the troops stationed in Pingxiang City were elite, while the garrisons in these smaller cities were just miscellaneous soldiers.

Faced with such a formidable Baiji garrison, Qin An unleashed his full power, sweeping through the enemy ranks with unstoppable force.

Only Junior Officer Bai Ji was somewhat of a threat, managing to hold out against Qin An for three rounds.

But in the end, he was still sent flying by a single spear thrust, his long sword slipped from his hand, and he crashed heavily to the ground, spitting blood and dying.

This scene completely shattered the psychological defenses of the Baiji garrison, who dropped their weapons and knelt down to beg for mercy.

"General, spare our lives! We surrender! We surrender!"

Qin An remained expressionless, and with a flick of his iron spear, pierced through a kneeling, begging soldier: "I will not surrender! Anyone carrying a weapon, kill them without mercy!"

He knew he was outnumbered, and that if he accepted their surrender, these Baiji soldiers might take the opportunity to rebel.

To stabilize the situation, we must use an iron fist and instill complete fear in them.

Seeing this, the cavalrymen no longer hesitated and ruthlessly killed the defenders who were kneeling and begging for mercy.

Blood stained the streets, and screams echoed everywhere, but this did not move Qin An in the slightest.

Half an hour later, the county government office was captured, and the highest-ranking official of Wugu City was beheaded in the main hall.

Standing at the entrance of the county government office, Qin An surveyed the bloodshed that filled the city and said in a deep voice, "Issue the order: martial law throughout the city! Search all houses, confiscate all weapons and military supplies! Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy! The people are not allowed to move about freely; those who disobey will be executed!"

"yes!"

The cavalrymen immediately dispersed and began searching house to house.

They smashed open the door and confiscated all items that appeared to be weapons. Other war supplies were gathered in the backyard of the county government office.

If any Bai Ji people dared to resist, they were killed on the spot without any mercy.

For a time, chaos erupted in Wugu City, but under the oppressive rule of the Daxing cavalry, it quickly quieted down.

The people huddled in their homes, not daring to make a sound, and could only peer fearfully through the cracks in their doors at the cavalrymen in black armor.

Qin An stood in the courtyard of the county government office, looking at the mountain of supplies, but his heart remained completely unmoved.

This is war: you either kill or you are killed.

To survive, you must be more ruthless than your enemy.

……

Three days later, Luo Kai's vanguard arrived at Wugu City.

Seeing the Daxing cavalry standing guard at the city gate and the Daxing military flag fluttering on the city wall, Luo Kai couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh: "Good lad! You really didn't disappoint me! You've taken Wugu City so quickly!"

Qin An went to greet him, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "I have not failed in my mission."

Luo Kai patted him on the shoulder and walked into the city. He saw that although the streets were clean, the air was still thick with the stench of blood. He couldn't help but gasp, "You really went all out."

"In chaotic times, harsh measures are necessary," Qin An said calmly. "We are outnumbered, so we have no choice but to act this way."

Luo Kai nodded and said no more.

Qin An had already made preparations. After Luo Kai arrived, he only had a brief chat before taking over the duties.

Seeing his haste, Luo Kai asked curiously, "So eager to leave? Do you have another target?"

Knowing that Qin An was eager to make a name for himself, Luo Kai did not try to dissuade him. Instead, he actively helped Qin An by offering advice and strategies.

"Where do we plan to attack next? Mizutani Castle isn't far from here, so I think we should start there."

Qin An shook his head: "Shuigu City must have already received the news and is on guard. We can't use our sneak attack plan again."

"So what do you want to do?" Luo Kai asked.

Qin An walked to the map and pointed to several cities behind Shuigu City: "Behind Shuigu City are several smaller cities such as Dagu City and Xiaogu City, which are not far from each other and form a defensive triangle. I want to lead my army around to the rear of Shuigu City and lie in ambush."

"You lead your troops in a feigned attack on Mizutani Castle, forcing them to request reinforcements from the rear. I will then ambush them on the way and annihilate the reinforcements in one fell swoop. After that, we will take the opportunity to capture several cities, including Oguni Castle and Koguni Castle."

Luo Kai's eyes lit up: "Encircle and ambush reinforcements? That's a great idea! Let's do it!"

After discussing the details further, Luo Kai immediately ordered the soldiers to rest for a day and set off for Shuigu City the next day.

Under the cover of night, Qin An led his cavalry out again, circled around to the rear of Shuigu City, and lay in ambush in a canyon between Dagu City and Shuigu City.

This is the only road between the two cities, with steep cliffs on both sides and a wide passage in the middle, making it an excellent spot for an ambush.

"Everyone dismount, set up camp, feed your horses, keep quiet, and do not light any fires!" Qin An ordered. "Send a few men to the front to gather intelligence; report back immediately if there is any movement."

The cavalrymen dismounted, led their horses to a secluded spot, and silently ate their dry rations and water.

The canyon was silent, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind.

Two days later, news came from the scouts at the front.

Luo Kai has begun attacking Shuigu City with fierce momentum. The defending general of Shuigu City is unable to withstand the attack and has already requested reinforcements from several cities, including Dagu City and Xiaogu City.

The cities behind were terrified that if one of them were to fall, the other would be left vulnerable to the flames of war.

They drew a portion of their already limited forces to provide support, hoping to block the Daxing army at Shuigu City.

Once he was certain that reinforcements would arrive, Qin An breathed a sigh of relief.

From this perspective, I haven't done anything in vain.

Two days later, scouts reported that there were Bai Ji troops ahead.

"They're here." A glint of light flashed in Qin An's eyes. "Everyone, prepare! Check your weapons, be ready for battle at any moment!"

The cavalrymen immediately sprang into action, checking their weapons, saddled their horses, and their eyes were filled with anticipation.

Another hour passed, and the sounds of hurried footsteps and voices came from afar.

Qin An climbed the cliff and looked down through the leaves. He saw a group of more than three thousand people slowly walking along the passage.

They wore all sorts of armor and carried a variety of weapons, clearly a reinforcement force pieced together from various cities!