Battle of Pacifying Youzhou (15)
Qin Xiaosheng murmured to himself, his voice filled with doubt. He couldn't understand how Wang Hanying dared to hit him like that.
The army's morale was low. Even if Hanshan Prefecture won a great victory and could salvage some morale, the Zhenyou Cavalry had lost more than half of their strength, and the total number of cavalry was less than 70,000.
The two armies currently engaged in a fierce battle have a combined force of 200,000.
How could Wang Hanying dare to send out her elite troops directly?
It should be noted that the Dagan force of the cavalry has suffered more than half its losses, but the Great Feng's iron cavalry is still largely intact, especially the Immeasurable Iron Cavalry, which has not yet been deployed. He hasn't even made a move yet, and Wang Hanying dares to reveal his strength first?
After the Zhenyou Cavalry was dispatched, Lu Bu, who was behind Great Feng, also received the signal and looked at Chen Gong.
"Gong Tai, they're here. It's our turn to move."
Chen Gong stroked his beard with one hand and said.
"Feng Xian, it's time. You lead your troops straight at the Great Feng Rear Army. Later, Zang Ba, Hao Meng, Cao Xing, and I will lead troops to intercept their path from the outside."
Lu Bu nodded, and as the military flags fluttered, he led his 30,000 Wolf Cavalry at lightning speed, galloping away.
Inside the central command tent of the Great Feng, Qin Xiaosheng sat on the commander's seat, flanked by an elderly man in white robes and a beautiful woman in a light blue robe.
Suddenly, the two looked behind them, their eyes serious. They both sensed the overwhelming murderous aura emanating from behind, its sharp edge seemingly invincible.
"Report! Marshal, a large force of cavalry, numbering in the tens of thousands, has appeared on the plains behind our lines."
"Report! To the Marshal, the rear guard cavalry, flying the Qin-character flag high, are charging straight towards our rear formation."
Upon receiving two urgent reports, Qin Xiaosheng seemed lost in bewildered thought, muttering to himself.
"No wonder, no wonder, no wonder Hanshan Prefecture suffered a defeat, no wonder you, Wang Hanying, dared to release the Zhenyou Cavalry."
Qin Xiaosheng was not angry or frightened, but fell into deep thought. By now, he had roughly figured out the Great Feng's defeat in Hanshan Prefecture and also understood Wang Hanying's thoughts.
The cavalry arrived just in time; it was truly a stroke of genius from heaven!
But where did the Prince of Qin get such cavalry?
Before the war began, they had searched almost the entire You Province, and the Shadow Kill Hall and many spies had also investigated. How could tens of thousands of cavalrymen be hiding in You Province?
How did the Prince of Qin manage to secretly bring these people to Hanshan Prefecture?
Suddenly snapping back to his senses, Qin Xiaosheng's eyes seemed to shoot out a cold light, and an inexplicable aura emanated from his body as he looked sharply at the commander of the Immeasurable Iron Cavalry.
"Huangfu Sheng, the Immeasurable Iron Cavalry is out in force. The cavalry in the rear is your responsibility."
Since they've made their move, let's bring it on! The Great Feng still has troops and hasn't reached the point of desperation. He believes that the Immeasurable Iron Cavalry can withstand and defeat a cavalry force.
Qin Xiaosheng thought to himself.
Upon hearing Qin Xiaosheng's words, Huangfu Sheng's expression turned somewhat strange. This was not the order he had received, and besides, the Prince only had these 50,000 Immeasurable Iron Cavalry as his resources. He wanted to speak up, but he noticed two chilling gazes.
The white-robed elder to Qin Xiaosheng's left looked at Huangfu Sheng with an expressionless face and calm eyes, as if he were looking at an ordinary object.
The beautiful woman in the blue robe to his right looked at Huangfu Sheng with a hint of mockery in her eyes, holding a bright blue pearl in her right hand, the pearl shimmering with blue light.
Looking at the two of them, Huangfu Sheng swallowed hard and stood up to accept the order.
"This subordinate obeys."
After saying that, he turned around and went out to organize his troops to quickly meet the Wolf Cavalry led by Lu Bu behind him.
After Huangfu Sheng left, Qin Xiaosheng looked at the white-robed old man beside him and smiled.
"Thank you very much, Second Elder. In fact, if the Beishan Iron Cavalry hadn't been reduced to just over ten thousand men and been unable to hold off the cavalry in the rear, we wouldn't have had to send the Imperial Clan cavalry this time. I really didn't expect the tens of thousands of cavalry under the Prince of Qin's command to be involved."
Qin Xiaosheng could easily see Huangfu Sheng's gaze and expression, but since Huangfu Sheng was from the Great Feng Imperial Clan, even he couldn't do anything about it.
The old man in white robes shook his head.
"You don't need to thank me. I'm carrying out the imperial decree. Your cultivation is insufficient to control these generals and marquises. I Feng Xian's orders to protect you and assist you in leading the troops. You don't need to explain to me either. You have great talent, and I trust your judgment."
"Moreover, some members of the Imperial Clan have become too comfortable, their eyes only on themselves and their own interests. They only know how to take but never give back, forgetting the glory of my Imperial Clan. As one of the Imperial Clan's law enforcement elders, this is what I should do."
A cool, clear voice rang out from the other side.
Aren't you going to thank me?
Upon hearing the woman speak, Qin Xiaosheng turned to look at her. The white-robed old man slowly closed his eyes; he knew nothing.
Huangfu Sheng, who was leading troops to block Lu Bu while gathering his forces outside, also set off with his army. Looking at the cavalry army opposite him, which was full of wildness and murderous intent, he estimated that the number of people should be over 30,000.
Looking at the cavalry opposite him, Huangfu Sheng frowned, filled with doubt and shock.
Just by looking at the momentum and formation of the enemy's charge, he knew that this was an extremely elite cavalry force, one that could not have been trained overnight.
How could such a cavalry force not have any reputation?
Where did the Prince of Qin find such elite cavalry?
This general can't understand it?
But there was no time to think about those things. Huangfu Sheng dragged his broadsword along the ground, his eyes sharp, his aura restrained, and his true energy gathered in his broadsword and right hand, ready to deliver a thunderous strike.
His gaze fell upon the man leading the group opposite him, whose aura seemed solidified and menacing. His eyes were grave. This man's cultivation and imposing presence were superior to his own. But how could a general retreat first?
If he can strike with all his might and break the opponent's momentum, he will have a chance.
With 50,000 cavalry against 30,000, the advantage lies with us.
Lu Bu, riding Red Hare Horse opposite him, looked at Huangfu Sheng, whose aura was gathering, and knew what he was thinking. He twirled his Heavenly Halberd and looked at him with disdain. Huangfu Sheng was just an Early Ascension Realm.
The moment the two cavalry clashed, Huangfu Sheng's eyes widened, his gaze sharp, and his inner energy surged like a storm, converging into one place.
He swung his broadsword with tremendous force, aiming straight at Lu Bu.
Lu Bu gripped his halberds with both hands, raising them horizontally to parry. The instant the broadsword clashed with Lu Bu's Heavenly Halberd, a deafening thunderclap resounded, and an invisible wave of true energy surged forth, sending the surrounding cavalrymen flying and overturned.
At the moment of impact, Lu Bu's muscles and bones roared like muffled thunder. Huangfu Sheng's ferocious strike, gathered from all his strength, was like striking an indestructible mountain, leaving it unshakable.
Lu Bu's arms bulged with veins, and he raised his halberd to block the greatsword, yet his hands holding the halberd did not tremble in the slightest. He looked at Huangfu Sheng, who was close at hand, and raised an eyebrow.
It's as if it's saying, "Little brother, is that all?"