Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
In an instant, a deluge of arrows nearly struck the enemy, obscuring the entire sky. The Jackal Kingdom erupted in deafening cheers, certain that this attack would inflict heavy losses on the enemy.
But the cheers quickly came to an abrupt end!
Ding ding ding!
Arrows struck the enemy, producing a metallic clang and sparks, but the enemy's offensive showed no sign of being halted, continuing straight towards the front lines.
"This..."
Everyone gasped in shock; their initial arrogance vanished instantly, replaced by deep worry.
Upon seeing the enemy's armor in its entirety, the leaders of the Jackal Kingdom turned extremely grim. The enemy's armor completely covered their entire body, leaving no gaps whatsoever.
The most outrageous thing is that even the warhorses they rode were fully armored.
"How is this possible? How much money would it cost to build such an army? Has Lin Yi gone mad?"
"Even their warhorses are armored, this is the heaviest of the heavy cavalry!"
"I only have a breastplate now, I'm not even as good as a donkey, this is simply outrageous!"
"What donkeys? Their warhorses are equipped with armor, and this army is almost entirely equipped with it. The strength of this Great Liang is probably far more terrifying than we imagined!"
"This is a huge problem; we probably can't break through this thing!"
They were initially quite confident, after all, they were a people who roamed on horseback, and there was no reason for them to be afraid of the enemy's cavalry, which was something they were good at.
However, upon seeing this heavy cavalry, not only did all the tribal leaders tremble, but even Chanyu Hulan couldn't help but feel the urge to retreat.
It wasn't that he was a coward, it's just that they weren't in the same league as his opponent.
really!
After the vanguard of both sides clashed, their own elite cavalry, despite being well-rested and ready, were still routed, their armor and weapons scattered, and the front line collapsed.
The feeling was like an egg hitting a rock, being crushed instantly.
Pfft!
Countless Jackal Kingdom soldiers perished under the blades of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. Given the vastly superior equipment of the two sides, the carnage ensued.
Soldiers were cut down one by one, and in just a few breaths of fighting, the Jackal Kingdom had already suffered heavy losses.
Chanyu Hulan's face turned deathly pale, a sense of powerlessness rising within him. He murmured, "What terrifying Tiger and Leopard Cavalry! Is this the reliance Lin Yi relied on to sweep across the Northern Barbarians and Southern Chieftains?"
Good heavens, I'm afraid we can't win this battle.
It's awkward when the enemy can kill you with a single strike, but you can't even break through their defenses with a single blow.
Grunt!
The other tribal leaders were also filled with bitterness. The actual battle was completely different from what they had imagined; it was a one-sided massacre.
The strategist on the side swallowed hard and whispered, "Your Majesty, we can't fight this battle. I'm afraid we're no match for the enemy."
Compared to the enemy cavalry, our side was practically savages. The cavalrymen weren't even wearing heavy armor; they only had ordinary armor. We had already lost half the battle before it even started.
It's like an empty-handed person trying to duel someone wielding a spiked club and wearing armor—that's fucking unfair!
"Yes, a wise person knows when to yield; these are people we can't defeat!"
Chanyu Hulan readily accepted the suggestion. This opponent was simply not in the same league. Rather than die here, he would rather tuck his tail between his legs and seek survival.
Wolves never just fight head-on; when they can't win in a crucial moment, they'll tuck their tails between their legs.
You have to be timid when necessary; only by staying alive can you have hope.
When encountering the weak, it's natural to stand tall and charge forward – that's a glorious moment. But when facing a ruthless person, you need to keep your tail between your legs; in short, it's better to be low-key.
He had been to Great Ning before and had learned the Great Ning language, so he naturally knew Great Ning's customs.
If you back down, they'll let you go!
Thinking of this, he quickly halted his troops, allowing the battlefield to calm down for a moment.
Then Chanyu Hulan took a deep breath and shouted, "Friends of Great Liang, our Jackal Kingdom is a land of etiquette and follows the peaceful way of Great Liang. Why have you sent troops to attack us?"
"A land of etiquette?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Liao sneered and said disdainfully, "Hmph, your envoy harassed innocent women in the capital of my Great Liang, openly challenging the majesty of Great Liang. Therefore, the Emperor has ordered this general to destroy your Jackal Kingdom!"
ah?
The crowd erupted in uproar, completely stunned.
What the hell is going on? Just because someone harassed an innocent woman, they're going to destroy their own Jackal Kingdom?
No way?
The Jackal Kingdom's strategist's lips twitched. This envoy was none other than His Majesty the King's third son. It turned out that Jackal Kingdom? That's going too far.
Cough cough!
Chanyu Hulan almost vomited blood. This reason was simply unacceptable to him. If history recorded that the Jackal Kingdom perished because of a respectable woman, he would probably die with his eyes wide open in disbelief.
He gritted his teeth and said, "General, my Jackal Kingdom is willing to compensate for this matter, and even offer to let our envoy marry this respectable woman. Would you please withdraw your troops?"
"Hmph, how dare foreigners covet the virtuous women of my Great Liang!"
A hint of disdain flashed in Zhang Liao's eyes, and he sneered, "A woman who struggles to take care of her family, how great is that? How could your envoy be a pheasant paired with a phoenix?"
Moreover, the Emperor is furious and wants you all to be used as a sacrifice to the flag!
With a wave of his hand, he launched an attack. At this point, trying to stall for time? I'm not going to let you have your way.
" Tiger and Leopard Cavalry charge!"
A loud roar was heard, and then the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry split in two. The two Leopard Cavalry instantly charged into the enemy's flanks, while the Tiger Cavalry in the middle charged straight ahead.
Kill! Kill! Kill!
Blood splattered everywhere, and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry instantly went berserk, launching a frenzied attack, with everything in their path being an enemy.
Such terrifying momentum left the enemy utterly powerless to retaliate, and forced Chanyu Hulan to swallow back the words he had spoken, leaving him no choice but to grit his teeth and fight on.
Seeing his forces steadily retreating, he was extremely anxious. He feared there was no way to turn the tide and had to prepare to flee for his life.
The thought had barely formed when a burst of arrogant laughter was heard.
"Hahaha, Lü Fengxian Great Liang here, where is Chanyu Hulan?"
Whoosh!
A sharp, piercing blade flashed, sending more than a dozen Jackal Kingdom soldiers flying backward. Lü Bu broke through the Tiger Cavalry's formation and charged to the very front.
Holy crap!
Zhang Liao's face stiffened. This fellow was taking advantage of Red Hare Horse to do whatever he wanted.
However, he couldn't let the king's head go to waste. He sneered and charged straight at him.