"Pfft!"
With a single stroke, the cattle and sheep on the altar in front were instantly cut in two, their blood splattering onto the battle flag, immediately emitting a bloody stench and igniting the entire oath-taking ceremony.
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
The moment the blood-red light appeared, the soldiers' killing intent surged, their eyes turning bloodshot. Seeing the blood-red light before the battle even began made them like tigers seeing their prey, instantly turning them into a frenzy.
"My lord, let's do it!"
Qu Yi, Zhang Fei, Huang Zhong, and the others below were practically gleaming with greed. This was another opportunity to earn merit. The Xiliang army was full of talented people, and if they didn't seize it, they would become nobody else in the crowd.
This battle, I have to fight it myself!
Lin Yi nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, " Great Ning's capital city is divided into four layers of defense: the outer county towns, the outer city, the inner city, and finally the imperial city!"
To launch a siege, we must first capture the surrounding counties, so we need a vanguard!
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.
"My lord, look at me! I, Zhang Fei, can take on two men at once! I'll annihilate these bastards for you!" Zhang Fei patted his chest, looking confident.
" Those Vanguard Dare-to-Die Warriors are no less capable than others!"
" The White Feather Soldiers is second to none; conquering cities and seizing territories is a piece of cake for them!"
"My lord, I think I can do it too!"
Not only were Qu Yi and others interested, but even Huang Zhong, an honest man, couldn't help but step forward and prepare to serve as the vanguard of the army.
The enemy has four layers of defense. Although the troops in the outer county town are not many, they are still a considerable force. Taking it down would be a sure achievement!
Lin Yi's gaze swept over the crowd and landed on one of them, his eyes lighting up immediately.
This man was dressed in a scarlet battle robe, his burly body reaching over two meters tall, exuding a terrifying aura and appearing extremely powerful.
The Sky Piercer in his hand undoubtedly identified him as Lü Bu, the strongest warrior he had previously drawn.
Lin Yi had summoned him earlier, but he had given him a major equipment overhaul, which also helped him better understand the strength and configuration of Xiliang. Now it was time for him to make his move.
With his abilities, he could absolutely sweep through the enemy's outlying villages and towns, paving the way for the army's advance!
That's him!
" Lü Bu, I'm giving you 100,000 troops to lead the vanguard in this battle, over seven counties north of the capital. I want you to open a breach here. Do you dare accept this mission?"
It was me!
A glint of light flashed in Lü Bu's tiger-like eyes. His Sky Piercer display as he exclaimed excitedly, "Rest assured, my lord! They're just a few small fry. Lü Bu can easily take them down for you!"
His equipment has now received an epic upgrade. Not only has Red Hare Horse been fitted with a three-piece cavalry set, but he has also been given cold-forged armor, making him extremely well-equipped.
In this state, he was confident that few in the All Under Heaven could stop him.
"Alright, let's go then!"
Hearing his words, Lin Yi couldn't help but burst into laughter; he liked confident people like that.
He waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "I have given you an army of 100,000. Whether you can become famous All Under Heaven this time depends on yourself!"
"Thank you, my lord!"
Lü Bu's eyes lit up, and he mounted Red Hare Horse, charging straight towards the battlefield.
He's a vanguard general, so naturally he's destined for great things!
Watching his retreating figure, Guo Jia couldn't help but laugh, " Lü Bu possesses the ferocity of a tiger. Using him in just a few counties is somewhat of a waste of his talents. My lord probably has other plans in mind!"
This man was already extremely powerful in combat, and with the lord giving him a complete makeover, Lü Bu's combat strength is now absolutely terrifying.
If he were to start killing, the consequences would be unimaginable. Killing a few small counties would be somewhat of a waste.
"Isn't this perfect? This battle is of great importance, so we naturally need to make a brilliant start and also give him a chance to sharpen his skills!"
A smile flashed in Lin Yi's eyes. These few counties naturally didn't need Lü Bu, but having them warm up Lü Bu's hands was still acceptable.
Sharpening knives?
Everyone burst into laughter. Their lord was truly full of heroic spirit, using tens of thousands of enemy troops to sharpen his sword!
Lin Yi then looked at Zhang Fei and the others, and said in a deep voice, "Since Lü Bu has gone ahead, let's set off too. He's very fast! This time, we must take advantage of the situation and completely conquer the capital!"
Although the Brocade Sail Battalion has been transferred to other battlefields, the remaining forces number a full 500,000, making it a formidable force capable of crushing the northern gate!
"Let's take the capital in one fell swoop!!"
Long live the Lord!
The army marched out, instantly igniting the battlefield.
The Xiliang army was a formidable force, stretching as far as the eye could see, causing even birds and beasts to avoid it. As for travelers and bandits, they fled at the mere sight of them.
To expedite the advance, Lin Yi mobilized a large number of warhorses from Xiliang and the Western Regions, and now they are finally coming in handy.
They had only walked a short distance when Wang Yue hurriedly caught up and whispered, "My lord, Jiang Wei and Jia Xu have already conquered Great Wind Commandery and Great Cang Commandery and are now heading straight for the capital."
"Good!"
Lin Yi's eyes lit up; in this way, all three armies had arrived.
I and Jiang Wei will be in position soon, while my father, the Prince of Northern Liang, and Pang De's group were originally supposed to join me, but the old man had a brilliant idea and went around to the rear of the capital, so they are almost there now.
In this way, the three armies have basically completed their encirclement, and my father-in-law is in grave danger!
" Xiliang army, follow me and kill!"
On the front lines, Lü Bu's vanguard had already entered the capital region and begun a massacre.
The enemies before him were hardly a match for him; they were wiped out as easily as chickens or sheep. The already dwindling Wind Chime County was riddled with holes by him, and the remaining soldiers of Great Ning trembled in fear.
Seeing this, a cold smile flashed in Lü Bu's eyes, and he shouted, "Kneel down and surrender to avoid death; those who remain obstinate will be killed without mercy!"
Those who kneel live, those who resist die!
This is the law of war!
The county magistrate of Wind Chime County felt a chill run down his spine. Looking at the ferocious-looking man, he couldn't help but tremble and say, "Holy crap, who the hell is this? This is too ruthless! The county lieutenant was stabbed to death with a single shot! How are we supposed to fight this?"
"Your Excellency, Your Excellency, judging from the current situation, we are clearly no match for you. We should just give up!" The county magistrate swallowed hard and knelt down on the ground.
The county magistrate is really something. The emperor has already ordered the troops to be withdrawn and retreat to the inner city. You have less than two thousand men. What are you doing defending the city?
Just kneel down properly!
The magistrate glanced at him and roared, "I am the magistrate of Wind Chime County! How can I abandon my people and flee? How can I face them then!"
kindness?
At this moment, Lü Bu's gaze fell upon him, and the murderous look in his eyes sent a shiver down his spine.