I play the role of Jiajing in Zongwu: What crime have I committed?

There are still 15,000 imperial guards on Pingdingshan.

If they attack during the chaos, and our side is unable to organize an effective force to arrive, it will be a one-sided massacre.

Yuwen Quan's face turned deathly pale instantly.

The once indecisive crown prince, looking at the sins committed by the court, suddenly had a resolute flame ignited in his eyes.

An emperor and court that disregard the lives of ordinary people like this should be overthrown.

"I'll go and gather the remnants."

Gu Xichao turned and left.

"I will go and appease the people."

Yuwen Quan spoke as well, his voice unusually calm.

"The surviving people will be our greatest strength."

Gu Xichao suddenly turned around, gave his cousin a deep look, and then rushed into the mud without looking back.

As Gu Siling watched the two young people's retreating figures, a hint of relief finally appeared on her wrinkled face.

He wiped the mud off his face, personally lifted the banner symbolizing the Gu family army from the mud, and strode towards the nearest group of wounded soldiers.

"Take a headcount and gather weapons!"

Then a roar resounded through the sky.

"The enemy could strike at any moment. Anyone who wants to live, get moving!"

Meanwhile, the surviving soldiers in the distance were also gathering in twos and threes.

When they saw those familiar figures on the hilltop, their dim eyes rekindled with a spark.

"It's the Crown Prince and the General; they're both still alive."

As a result, more and more surviving soldiers struggled to their feet and gathered in the direction of the banner bearing the character "Gu".

Meanwhile, Qinglong led 15,000 imperial guards on a leisurely march.

He wouldn't be in such a hurry to hunt down the remnants of the Gu family as Gu Siling thought.

Instead, we wait until they have gathered enough troops to fight.

Because the Gu family's military strength has now been greatly weakened.

They became the weaker party.

The next step is to make them turn the tables and deplete the imperial army.

That's what makes it fun!!

Chapter 149 Oh no, there's an ambush.

Qinglong led the Imperial Guards along the official road, proceeding slowly without any panic.

"My lord, should we hasten our march and take advantage of Gu's unstable foothold to catch them off guard?"

The adjutant on the left rear side anxiously asked for instructions.

Upon hearing this, Qinglong (Zhu Houcong) reined in his horse and looked contemptuously toward Luozhou City.

His voice carried a hint of disdain.

"No hurries?"

"They're just a bunch of defeated soldiers. Do you think they're capable of going up against my men now?"

Upon hearing this, all the generals felt a sinking feeling in their hearts.

They knew that the commander before them had become arrogant and disdainful of everyone ever since the flood that devastated the Gu family's army.

They no longer even put Gu Siling, a veteran general who had guarded the Southern Chu for decades, in their eyes.

The signs of their arrogance are already emerging.

Another adjutant, steeling himself, stepped forward, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said, "General, if we march quickly now and launch a surprise attack, we can take advantage of their rout and annihilate them in one fell swoop."

"But if this drags on, once Gu Siling gathers the remaining troops, the Yuezhou border army, with its high level of training, will soon be able to form a fighting force."

"Humph!"

Qinglong chuckled and narrowed his eyes arrogantly, saying, "In my opinion, they are nothing but clay chickens and earthenware dogs."

Upon hearing this, the adjutant advised again, "Gu Siling is a brilliant strategist; we must not underestimate him!"

"Tch! I think Gu Siling is just a piece of trash to be sold," Qinglong said, shaking his head.

"This... General, we must not be careless!"

Seeing his arrogance, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

Qinglong (Zhu Houcong) sat upright on his horse, waved his hand, and made no attempt to hide his contempt in his tone.

"Alright, it's not as far-fetched as you guys are making it out to be."

"If Gu Siling were truly as brilliant a strategist as the rumors suggest, how could he have been so utterly routed by my single flood?"

"How could someone with such a hollow reputation possibly expect us to launch a surprise attack?"

nonsense!

Who knew you, the sixth brother, would do something so horrific?

As soldiers of the imperial court, such actions are tantamount to tarnishing the court's reputation.

Even if Gu Siling could think of this trick, I don't think you would actually dare to use it!

Upon hearing this, the generals showed no outward expression, but inwardly they were extremely resentful.

"General, it's better to be safe than sorry!"

Seeing Qinglong's stubbornness and self-will, the lieutenant was filled with anxiety.

"Gu Siling is a brilliant strategist; if we give him a chance to catch his breath..."

"That's enough!"

Qinglong roared angrily, pointing at the group of generals and cursing them.

Look at how cowardly you all are!

Then he slowly turned his horse around, his gaze sweeping over the elite Imperial Guards standing guard behind him.

"I don't know."

"Why is everyone talking about Gu Siling's brilliant military strategy?"

"It seems that this ancient battlefield in Luozhou is destined to bring us more misfortune than good."

Even if they hastily assembled their remaining forces, their morale was low, and they were a disorganized rabble.

"Our army, on the other hand, was well-rested and ready to fight, and its momentum was unstoppable."

"Such a formidable army, surely they can defeat that pack of stray dogs?"

"In my opinion, it's a good opportunity to show them what a king's army is like, with the wrath of thunder."

Seeing that Qinglong was determined to do things his own way, everyone had no choice but to remain silent and accept the order.

The generals shook their heads inwardly, praying that Gu Siling's reaction wouldn't be so quick.

However, things didn't go as planned, which disappointed them.

When the army reached a low-lying area, a sudden change occurred.

In an instant, countless bowstrings rang out across the entire depression.

Whoosh whoosh! ! !

A dense rain of arrows poured down from both sides of the hillside.

The Imperial Guards were completely unprepared and screamed in agony as they were ambushed.

"Oh no, an ambush!"

Azure Dragon cried out in alarm, a fierce glint flashing in its eyes.

In that instant, he suddenly reached out with both hands and pulled two young bodyguards to his side.

"General...?"

Before the two soldiers could react, they were used as human shields and lifted high.

Immediately, the arrow pierced the air and arrived.

puff!puff!puff!

The dull thuds of arrows piercing flesh continued one after another, and the two guards were instantly riddled with arrows.

"Quickly find cover and avoid the attack."

A general roared an order, but the sudden attack threw everyone into a panic.

For a time, everyone was at a loss.

What's even more terrifying is that the second wave of arrows, accompanied by raging flames, rained down on them without mercy.

Human beings have always had an innate fear of fire.

Amidst thick smoke and raging flames, the Imperial Guards trampled each other, their screams echoing everywhere.

After the second wave of arrows subsided, the depression became a living hell.

The bodies of the elite Imperial Guards lay scattered haphazardly in the mud.

The blood stained the murky water on the ground a dark red.

The cries of the wounded soldiers rose and fell.

Qinglong (Zhu Houcong), however, stood calmly.

It was as if the people who had died tragically around him were not his subordinates, but a group of insignificant ants.

"Phew, I almost got hit!"

He let out a long sigh, his expression exaggerated as he looked at the two resentful creatures lying dead in his hands.

"Why can't I close my eyes?"

"Since you're all going to be shot to death anyway, making use of your trash and helping our ancestor avoid disaster is a blessing in disguise for you."

After saying that, he coldly laughed and threw the two corpses aside.

"General!"

A lieutenant, wounded in the thigh, crawled to his feet and tremblingly grabbed his boots.

"Get the brothers out of here!"

Qinglong glanced down and frowned.

The next second, he suddenly kicked the person away.

"waste."

Then he looked around and saw that the soldiers were retreating in fear because of his brutality.

"What are you looking at? Fight back!"

“Those who are cowardly in battle shall be dealt with according to military law.”

At this moment, a lieutenant staggered over, shouting, "General, Gu's attack was calculated against us! Let's retreat quickly, as long as we're alive..."

In an instant, a cold glint appeared.

A flash of light appeared as Qinglong's sword flashed across the sky.

The head, still bearing the look of anxiety, flew high into the air.

"Keep your mother here!"

"Those who undermine morale shall die."