Author: Yuanqiu Mu

Chapter 387 Double Strategy (1000020000)

Zhennanguan.

Cheng Qixiao, Han Qiannuo and others walked up to the city wall and looked at the Star Luo Empire army on the battlefield, and couldn't help but feel their hearts sinking.

On the battlefield filled with yellow sand, the crowded army seemed to be boundless, with flags raised and fluttering in order.

Tens of thousands of people marched forward on the vast plains, like a torrent of steel.

The heavy cavalry, both men and horses covered in thick armor, was in front of the army, on both sides were heavy infantry legions composed entirely of strong soldiers, and in the center was the largest infantry army.

At least two light cavalry regiments galloped back and forth on the left and right sides of the army, responsible for reconnaissance, scouting, guarding the center, and marching forward in a mighty manner.

Behind the army is a huge army of grain and grass troops. As the saying goes, before the troops and horses move, the grain and grass troops go first.

The number of these logistics supply troops alone definitely exceeds 50,000, and they are constantly transporting logistics supplies.

In fact, from the number of civilians providing logistical supplies, we can roughly guess how many troops the Star Luo Empire sent this time!

With 50,000 civilians, the number of the army must be more than 200,000!

Cheng Qixiao and others also saw ten siege vehicles in the center of the Xingluo army, protected by layers of heavy armor, slowly pushing towards Zhennang Pass.

Zhennanguan has no intention of going out and engaging the Star Luo Empire on the plains. After all, their defenders only number about 100,000.

The combat strength was 100,000 versus 200,000 or more. The advantage undoubtedly lies with the Star Luo Empire.

Zhennanguan had lost his mind and chose to go out of the city to fight the Star Luo Empire's army head-on.

"Generals, what can you do now?" The generals of the Zhennanguan garrison were very respectful to Cheng Qixiao and others.

Although he is the highest officer of the Zhennanguan garrison, in terms of military position and noble title, he is far inferior to Cheng Qixiao and others.

After all, Cheng Qixiao belongs directly to the royal family, and the status of local and central generals is completely incomparable.

"Under the absolute suppression of troops, there is nothing we can do, and our baggage is on the way with the general's main army." Han Qiannuo said in a deep voice.

"General? Which general is it?" The general of the Zhennanguan garrison was immediately overjoyed and asked.

"General Tianying." Cheng Qixiao said respectfully, "The army is marching, and it will take about two days before the general and the others arrive."

"Is it the youngest marquis in the empire, Tianyinghou General Lu Yuan?" At this time, General Zhennanguan looked a little ugly, but he asked with a forced smile.

"That's right!" Gao Kai frowned, then looked at him, "What? Do you have any questions?"

Gao Kai's eyes were fierce. In the past two years, the 10th Division of the Royal Knights had already become Lu Yuan's diehard loyalist.

After all, Lu Yuan's reward and punishment system and his behavior have already convinced these elite soldiers of the empire - the most important thing is that they are treated very well by following Lu Yuan.

The wages are high, the treatment is good, and the rewards and punishments are clear. Which worker would not kneel down on the spot and shout, "If you don't give up on me, I will be my foster father."

Gao Kai was promoted by Lu Yuan single-handedly, so he was naturally very loyal to Lu Yuan and would not tolerate any disrespect from others.

General Zhennanguan thought that the person rushing to help was a veteran general of the empire, but he did not expect that it was Lu Yuan, the youngest marquis in the history of the empire.

Although it is rumored that this young Marquis is a genius among geniuses, not only has he reached the Soul Emperor stage at the age of fifteen for the first time, but he has also made many extraordinary achievements before that.

But after all, I am still too young, and practicing and fighting are different.

Moreover, it only took two years for Tian Yinghou to form his own army. Can this be compared with those armies that have experienced hundreds of battles?

But in front of Gao Kai and others, does Zhennanguan dare to express his inner thoughts?

Of course... I don't dare.

He said angrily, "There is no problem, I just feel that... maybe Tianyinghou alone will come to help, and the current crisis in Zhennanguan cannot be solved."

Russell frowned on the side, pulled the young and energetic Gao Kai, and said lightly, "The Tianying Army is the closest army to here. It will take more than ten days to wait for the reinforcements from other armies of the empire, so I just

We can be the first to come to support."

"It's because of my humble position that I don't know about this..." General Zhennanguan now wished he could slap himself in the mouth.

He really didn't know that the only ones who could quickly rush to Zhennanguan in a few days were the Tianying Army.

If he knew, how could he say this.

He has provoked Gao Kai and others in vain. If Lu Yuan finds out again, he may not be able to protect his position as guard!

At this moment, the Star Luo Empire's army suddenly moved, pushing their siege vehicles to the bottom of the city wall.

About to take the siege ladder and prepare to attack the city!

"Get ready to meet the enemy!" the Zhennanguan garrison general shouted.

"Yes!" the defenders on the city wall responded in unison.

Cheng Qixiao also shouted at this time, "Royal Knights! Cooperate with the Zhennanguan garrison to defend the city! Our target is the soul masters who climbed up!"

There is no doubt that although the Royal Knights have no equipment and cannot go out of the city to fight, they are still elites, and more than five of their captains are soul masters.

And they should have no problem dealing with the attacking soul masters.

The soldiers of the Star Luo Empire followed the siege vehicles and siege ladders like locusts, climbing up Zhennang Pass in a steady stream.

But the defenders at Zhennanguan were already prepared. Rolling logs, falling rocks and boiling water kept hitting and falling on the enemy soldiers.

Although the Star Luo Empire's military strength is strong, the vast majority of their grassroots soldiers are ordinary people.

Ordinary people were hit by these rolling logs, falling rocks and boiling water, and either their bones were broken, their skin was torn, and blood flowed out, or they were scalded by boiling water until their skin turned red and they couldn't open their eyes.

"Fire arrows!" After the Zhennan Pass guard general summoned his martial spirit, he tore an enemy soldier with his hands and shouted loudly.

The elite archers of the Zhennanguan garrison immediately fired arrows and shot down the incoming enemy troops.

"The opponent's soul master is coming up!" At this moment, a voice came.

"Don't be afraid, we are here!" Cheng Qixiao said in a deep voice, holding the Wuhun Tide-breaking Spear, directly piercing the throat of the enemy soul master.

The level 50 Soul King was stationed here, which immediately made the defenders of Zhennanguan feel at ease.

Gao Kai and others also responded to the challenge, and suddenly fifty soul masters of the Soul Sect level appeared on the city wall. In an instant, the Star Luo Empire's siege army was really driven back.

It was completely different from the previous battle situation where the disadvantage was obvious. This time, the morale of the Zhennanguan officers and soldiers was greatly boosted.

In the main camp at the rear of the Star Luo Empire army, Dai Mubai looked at the battle on the city wall and frowned, "Has the support from the Tian Dou Empire arrived? This is completely different from before."

"General Baxia, what should we do?" He couldn't help but look at General Baxia who was standing beside him.

This strong and well-known general of the Star Luo Empire did not appear to be panicking at all at this moment. "Your Highness, there is no need to be anxious. The current situation is still within our plan."

"But... if the current situation continues, our casualties will be very heavy!" Dai Mubai took a deep breath and said.

General Baxia's eyes flashed with disapproval, "Now our casualties are only 4,396 people. Your Highness, those who achieve great things must make sacrifices, especially in wars. If we can capture Zhennanguan, even if we have to sacrifice 50,000 people,

, it’s all worth it!”

"More than four thousand casualties are nothing to worry about! His Majesty's order to send out three hundred thousand troops this time means that even if one-third of the soldiers are sacrificed, as long as Zhennanguan is captured, it will be worth it!

"

"Okay, I understand." Dai Mubai looked confused for a while, then nodded and said.

His personality has always been like this. When faced with the battle for the throne with his brother Davis, he was indecisive and even wanted to escape.

In the end, he escaped to the Tiandou Empire. If Zhu Zhuqing hadn't come to find him, he might have been able to hide for the rest of his life.

In fact, in the final analysis, Dai Mubai's character is still kinder than Tang San.

It's just that his character is never truly tough.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will not let my soldiers die in vain." General Baxia said calmly at this time, "Their sacrifices are valuable. As long as the other party has not discovered our plan, the suppressing

Nanguan is within easy reach!”

He looked at the hanging map, which showed a rugged road painted with red paint, and that road... would lead directly to the Principality of Hull behind Zhennan Pass!

…

Looking at the sun blooming with endless light and heat in the sky, Ma Hongjun licked his chapped lips.

He stretched out his fiery red soul wings, and his bloated body flew in mid-air, always looking absurd and funny.

And beneath his bloated body was an abyss.

If Ma Hongjun was in a trance and fell, he would really be doomed.

But at this moment...

"ah……"

Huge screams spread throughout the valley.

Ma Hongjun turned around and saw that a figure had fallen. He couldn't even react to save him.

"Everyone, be careful." Like Ma Hongjun, a middle-aged man wearing light armor flying in the air said in a deep voice.

I saw that in addition to Ma Hongjun and the middle-aged man, there were more than a dozen soul masters flying in the air, and behind them were continuous mountains.

From mid-air, you can see a series of black spots on the continuous mountains. If you look closely, you can see that these black spots are all soldiers wearing armor and holding weapons.

It's just that they are close to the mountain at the moment, stepping on the extremely narrow path under their feet, and they may fall into the abyss if they are not careful.
To be continued...