Chapter 323
The battle at the Luo River Ferry Crossing happened very suddenly.
The domineering general who commanded hundreds of warships did not feel any discomfort when he watched his arrogant soldiers return with a full load. On the contrary, he felt proud of himself for being able to cultivate such an army with the nature of a wolves.
The stolen property was filled with several ships. In addition to the generals, the others became the personal property of the soldiers. When sending troops to fight, they should of course receive equal rewards while sacrificing their lives. The rewards from the state and princes are the most basic. The other things are the greatest benefits that the generals can win for their subordinates. As for the killings and many human tragedies brought about by this, they are not considered. These are the costs brought by war and there is no way to avoid them.
After nightfall, the fire in the distance has not yet gone out. Occasionally, one or two painful calls will sound like goose bumps. This is caused by the scouts sent out to patrol the two sides of the Luo River for safety. Any suspicious person will be killed immediately. This is the general's order, and no one dares to violate it casually.
In just a few days, the 100-mile radius of the Luo River Ferry had almost become a ghost domain. The former prosperous trading venue was burned into ruins. The merchants who came from all directions were even more unlucky this time. Those with more sensitive sense of smell avoided in advance and escaped. Most people who hoped to take advantage of the opportunity of this Luocheng gathering and make friends with new friends would suffer heavy losses. The goods and money they brought were looted. If they refused to obey and resist, they would be injured at the least, and they would be killed at the worst. Under the riots, there were countless people who died because of the swords and swords.
The casualties and losses of those people are even more uncalculable. This has to be said to be a serious tragedy. At the end of the dynasty, the troubled times are coming, and such a tragic situation will happen anytime and anywhere. Here is just a microcosm.
Hu Yuan didn't take it seriously. A general succeeded and his bones were undone! It would be absolutely impossible to establish supreme merit without a cruel heart. Even if hundreds of people died innocently, his eyelids would not even blink.
Looking at several large ships filled with wealth, the generals were even more happy and couldn't even close their mouths. They came to the general together, seeking credit and reward, and praising the general's wise and magical martial arts.
The domineering general was very happy. After receiving the news from Luocheng just before dark, he felt completely relieved. According to the original plan, the King of Southern Han Lu Qi, together with Chunyu Xian and other royal nobles, controlled the situation. The famous King of Zhao, who was in the world, had already surrendered and became a prisoner. As for whether to live or die, it is still unknown, but if it were based on the methods of the King of Southern Han, it would be more or less inauspicious.
So, while he was happy, he ordered to hold a banquet at the bow of the boat and drank with the generals to congratulate the king on his victory in advance. The generals naturally agreed with such good things. Although one or two cautious people were a little worried. At such an important moment, it might be inappropriate for drinking in the Luohe Ferry Army. But they did not dare to say anything more. Everyone knows the temperament of this domineering general. If the words are inappropriate and he is unhappy and scolded, it would be too disappointing.
That night, the moon was clear and the wind was clear. A feast was held on the largest warship. Although it was during the marching battle, the domineering general who liked to enjoy very much was not simple. There was no need to explain the various rare and delicious foods. Among them, the most famous Luo River big carp, steamed more than a dozen at once. Accompanied by the spirits, the bow deck quickly drank a lot of fun.
Hu Yuan was not only good at fighting, but also drank a lot. His confidants brought jars of fine wines up. He and his generals loudly beat the orders, fighting with wine to make the wine dry, and they were very generous. When they were happy, they gave the orders to distribute all the spirits carried on the ship behind, so that all the soldiers could drink a few sips, and wish the king great success!
There was a thunderous cheer on the bow of the ship far and near. The soldiers were drinking big bowls, eating meat in large pieces, and all praised it. It would be great to fight with such a general! However, if these guys who were drinking happily could predict the bad luck they were about to usher in advance, I wonder what expressions would be like?!
The night wind suddenly blew, and the Luo River was filled with waves. On the north bank of this noisy river, a small team of figures that came from unknown to know where they were lurking quietly in the darkness, and had been observing for many times.
From here, it is only half a mile away from the Luo River, so you can see the situation there clearly. Even some noisy sounds can be generally heard under the quiet night sky. The torches lit on the river surface are as bright as daytime, and the shadows of those big ships are like some huge turtles, one by one, one by one, and are endless. The scale is so huge, no wonder this army is so arrogant.
"Haha! These guys are really trying to kill themselves!... The princess must be anxious to wait, let's go! Go back and report it to her."
Someone muttered in a low voice, his tone full of contempt. Soon after, the figures disappeared into the darkness. No one noticed the Southern Han army that was patrolling by.
Going further north, through the vast night, more than ten miles away, the army gathered here by a dense forest blocked by a hill had been waiting for a long time. The blue bird who came back from inquiring about the news signaled that the people behind him stopped, patted the dust on his body, tidied up his clothes, and then came over. No matter when, he maintained respect for the general, because in addition to her own reasons, there was also a factor in King Zhao.
"Princess, I have already figured out. The entire Luo River in front has been blocked by the Southern Han Navy. Judging from the situation, there are about 20,000 people... There are a lot of ships, most of which are concentrated near the ferry... Also, those guys have done a lot of evil recently, burning, killing and looting nearby, and their behavior is very cruel. When I come back tonight, I am celebrating on the boat!"
Qingniao is a person who is very meticulous and cautious in his work. It is precisely because of this that Chu Jiangmian was relieved to send him to Princess Wuyou for personal protection. He investigated the enemy's situation clearly on the Luohe River so as to provide the most reliable help for the army's next battle.
The night breeze is slightly cool, blowing away the hustle and bustle of the day, which makes people feel a little calmer. Although the worry-free princess standing under a big tree wants to keep calm, she unconsciously holds the hand on the hilt of the sword, which still reveals her nervousness.
Since receiving Bai Ye's urgent message, Princess Wuyou gathered all the troops under her command and arrived here in just one day. The closer it was to Luocheng, the more her heart became, the more calm her heart became. As soon as she thought about the man she was thinking about during this period, she might suffer unbearable pain, and she couldn't help crying.
"Send the order and prepare for battle!"
The Qi army generals and schoolmen around them were shocked. They looked at the princess together and tried to persuade her, but no one dared to speak first. They have been trained in the past few years and have rich combat experience. No matter what, it seems too hasty to start fighting tonight. The Qi army rushed here from Zhongshan City. It is probably not easy to win if they are not prepared enough.
Bai Ye, who was following with wounds wrapped around his body, glanced at the blue bird and saw that the other party nodded slightly to him. He knew it. Although it was difficult to fight to cross the river immediately tonight, he couldn't care about it in order to save King Zhao. After all, if you delay more time, you will lose more opportunities.
"Princess, can you win?"
"No. I just want to save him, I don't have to worry about anything else!"
Bai Ye sighed. Like everyone else, he had long expected that the princess would be confused and would fight desperately. But how could she do this blind and hard work? Although he didn't know much about military affairs, he had learned a lot of things with Chu Jiangmian for many years. He then whispered.
"Princess, the Southern Han army has about 20,000 people, while we only have more than 10,000. There are so many people with a small number of enemies, and if there is no perfect solution, it will be very dangerous! If we fail, there will be no hope for saving King Zhao..."
The generals and schoolmen around them nodded together. They were not afraid of going to war, but wanted to prepare before fighting. If they fought in a hurry, if they failed, the princess would be in danger. Then don’t say that the people of Zhao would resent them, even the King of Qi and the Queen would not let them go.
"How do you know I have no perfect solution?"
Princess Wuyou snorted coldly, her expression was very different from the past. Everyone was shocked. Thinking of the way that this princess had treated the princes, he was energetic. Bai Ye and Qingniao also took two steps forward together. As the confidants of King Zhao, they of course hoped that His Highness could defeat the enemy, kill him, and enter Luocheng in one fell swoop.
"Bluebird, I heard that you saved a child. Is he a native?"
"Princess, the child's home is right by the Luo River. His family and the entire village are killed by the chaos!"
"Call him over... The key to defeating the enemy may be his!"
Princess Wuyou's eyebrows were cold and vaguely evil. For Chu Jiangmian, she would do anything to do, even if she committed a great murder, she would be fearless!
Soon, Xiaoqi came to her. The young man had already heard of her identity and did not dare to look up. But he heard a light sound, and a sharp blade was inserted in front of him. The general who was commanding the troops as a princess said in a plain tone.
Chapter completed!