On top of the city, Wanyan Wushu was in a very anxious mood. The two sides had been facing off for more than ten days. The morale of his army was getting lower day by day. Especially after the 50,000 reinforcements were completely burned by a fire, the news spread to Licheng County.
The three armies were extremely shocked.
Fear permeated the army, and the morale of the soldiers was low. There were actually deserters among Li Cheng's Han soldiers. Of the 3,000 soldiers sent to cut down trees outside the city, only 2,300 came back, and 700 soldiers became deserters.
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All these were ominous omens, and Wanyan Wushu was worried. He tried every means to boost his morale, but to no avail.
Of course, the best effect is to send troops to plunder the city, which has an immediate effect on boosting morale. However, if he dares to send troops to plunder other counties, he will be immediately wiped out by Chen Qing's army and their heads will be raised in public, which will further damage morale.
However, it would be even more unrealistic to rob Licheng County. Many of the soldiers' families were in Licheng County. Once chaos broke out, a mutiny would be triggered.
Wanyan Wushu sighed and asked, "Does the military advisor think it will be effective to send generals to challenge each other?"
Fan Gong nodded: "There is no need for two armies to fight in a general battle. You can send a small number of troops to the opponent's camp. If you win, you can give an order to the whole army to boost everyone's morale. If you lose, you won't say anything. The three armies will not know. If the prince is shameless,
One point, regardless of victory or defeat, you can claim victory, hang a sword in front of the camp gate, and call it the sword of King Yong Chen Qing."
Before Fan Gong could finish speaking, Wanyan Wushu shook his head and said, "Fake things like this won't work. If you win, you win, if you lose, you lose. If you lose the principle of leading troops, I will never be reused even if I return to the Kingdom of Jin."
Fan Gong immediately understood that Wanyan Wushu actually did not take the gains and losses of Shandong Road too seriously. At this time, he was already considering returning to the court in defeat.
But it’s not surprising if you think about it. Wanyan Wushu has been defeated countless times at the hands of Wu Jie and Chen Qing. He lost Shaanxi Road, Henan Road, and Hedong Road, and hundreds of thousands of Jurchen soldiers were killed. Over the past ten years, most of them
The deaths of Jurchen soldiers were all related to Wanyan Wushu, but when did he take responsibility again?
In this case, Fan Gong does not need to rack his brains to think of ways to save his morale. The top priority is to prepare for a retreat.
At this time, a cavalryman came rushing towards him, and Wanyan Wushu recognized him as the man who had been sent to declare a war.
Not long after, his subordinates were brought to the top of the city and knelt down on one knee to report, "Your Majesty, Chen Qing has agreed to a duel!"
With that said, he handed over the letter of challenge.
Wanyan Wushu took the letter of challenge and glanced at it. It read, "The generals of both sides can challenge each other, but each party can send three people to win two out of three battles. I am willing to use copper bows and iron arrows as bets."
"What are bronze bows and iron arrows?" Wanyan Wushu asked with a frown.
"King Yong said it was his personal weapon, but he never used it."
Fan Gong, who was standing next to him, smiled and said: "Your Majesty, copper bows and iron arrows are very rare things. If Your Majesty declares it to be Chen Qing's, no one will doubt it."
Wanyan Wushu nodded, "Let's have a good fight with him tomorrow!"
The next morning, Wanyan Wushu personally led 20,000 cavalry and appeared three miles away from the Western Army's camp. He obeyed the rules and the army did not enter the three-mile stop line, otherwise a war would break out.
Of course, Wanyan Wushu did not dare to move his army too close to the Western Army camp. Once the Western Army attacked, he would not be able to retreat in time.
Wanyan Wushu introduced three powerful generals. The first one was the bronze hammer general Pucha Ahudie, who made a single-handled bronze hammer weighing seventy kilograms, which was extremely powerful.
The second one is Wanyan Shen Shiyi, the brother of Wanyan Digunai. His mother is Han and he is half Han. He was taught martial arts by martial arts masters from the Central Plains. He can make people appear and disappear with a spear.
The third is the veteran Ali, a Khitan, who is the most powerful general under Wanyan Wushu. He wields a golden-backed mountain knife. His martial arts skills are almost as good as those of Wanyan Loushi back then. He is as brave as any man, even though he is old.
Nearly sixty years old, but still a sword that never grows old.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The first one to go into battle was Tonghammer General Pucha Ahudi. He led a dozen cavalrymen to the Western Army's camp and shouted curses.
Chen Qing glanced at the opponent's copper hammer and said with a smile: "This guy is a powerful warrior. Who wants to be the first to fight?"
More than a dozen generals stepped forward to ask for a battle. Chen Qing glanced at Yue Yun and said with a smile, "The first battle will be under Yue Yun's control!"
"The humble position will definitely win!"
Yue Yun got on his horse, took off a pair of eighty-pound bright silver hammers, and rushed out, followed closely by twenty soldiers.
"I am Meng'an Qianhu Pucha Ahudie, come and bring up the general name!"
Yue Yun sneered, "Your grandfather Yue Yun is a blind fool, and he will take his life!"
He galloped on his horse, and the silver hammer struck him head-on with a 'wu--' sound.
Wanyan Wushu recognized Yue Yun from a distance and was shocked, "Isn't that Yue Fei's son? How could he be in Chen Qing's army?"
Veteran general Ali said: "It is said that most of Yue Fei's army was absorbed by Chen Qing. Yue Yun was not sent out with his father. It is normal for him to appear in Chen Qing's army."
Wanyan Wushu became worried. Yue Yun was recognized as the first general of the Yue Family Army. With him going into battle this time, Ahudi was in danger.
Ali, the veteran, said slowly: "Ahudie will lose this battle. Shenshi's strength has weakened a bit, so why don't we let him do it in the second and third battles?"
Wanyan Wushu nodded. With Ali on the battlefield, he could feel a little more relieved.
On the battlefield, although Pucha Ahudie was extremely powerful, his martial arts skills were mediocre. He was no match for Yue Yun. The two of them only fought for five or six rounds. Pucha Ahudie was in a hurry and was hit with a backhand hammer by Yue Fei.
There was a crisp sound of 'Bang!' in the middle and back of the head, the skull was shattered, red and white brains spilled out, he fell from the horse and died tragically on the spot.
His men swarmed up and snatched away his body and weapons, but the war horse became Yue Yun's trophy. Yue Yun won and was about to return, but he heard a sneer, "My son, Yue Yun, don't leave. I'll see you!"
When Yue Yun turned around, he saw a veteran general rushing out from the enemy formation. He had white beard and hair, an iron helmet and armor, and was extremely strong. He was carrying a heavy machete in his hand.
Yue Yun sneered and cursed: "Old man, who are you?"
"Old man Yelu Ali!"
Chen Qing was a little worried. Wanyan Wushu must have confidence in letting such a veteran go into battle. Next to him, Yang Zaixing whispered: "This man was the most powerful Khitan general back then. He was subdued by Wanyan Wushu and became Wanyan Wushu's number one general."
A fierce general, called the Demon Sword by the Jin soldiers."
Chen Qing nodded, "Since it's called a demon sword, there must be something strange about it. Bring me my copper bow and iron arrows!"
The soldiers handed Chen Qing a bronze bow and iron arrows weighing more than thirty years. Normally Chen Qing would not use it, but today he was betting on it, so he specially brought it with him.
Chen Qing pulled out an iron arrow and put it on the string, staring at the fierce battle on the battlefield.
Yue Yun and Yelu Ali have fought fiercely for more than twenty rounds. Both sides are highly skilled in martial arts, but Yue Yun is slightly stronger, while Yelu Ali has rich experience and constantly uses clever tricks to resolve Yue Yun's fierce attacks. His intention is very clear, etc.
When Yue Yun was exhausted, his chance came.
At this time, Yue Yun's double hammer speed slowed down after thirty moves. Yelu Ali seized an opportunity and threw something in his hand horizontally, but Yue Yun thought that the opponent was deliberately disturbing him, so he ignored him.
That slinging thing.
Little did they know that Yelu Ali was called the Demon Sword by the Jurchen army because he was such a slingshot.
