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Chapter 1982 Where are the reinforcements?
The following day at noon, the scorching sun blazed down on the war-torn land.
Above the battlefield where the remnants of Helian Wujiu's army were besieged, smoke and the stench of blood mingled and lingered.
The Vermilion Bird Legion's offensive was like a never-ending tide, wave after wave, constantly assaulting the allied forces' already crumbling defenses.
At the central command post, on a makeshift wooden command platform, Feng Mulan, clad in red armor and draped in a black cloak, stood facing the wind.
Her face was covered by a light veil, revealing only a pair of clear, cold eyes like stars, as she calmly surveyed the entire battlefield.
The fierce battle that lasted for a day and a night did not leave much fatigue on her face; on the contrary, it added to the composure and decisiveness of a general in command.
Just then, a fast horse galloped up from behind.
A Jinyiwei (Imperial Guard) dressed in a flying fish robe and wearing an embroidered spring knife at his waist nimbly dismounted, quickly ascended the simple wooden ladder to the command platform, knelt on one knee, and held a small bamboo tube aloft with both hands:
"Your Majesty! General Xue Huaide of Luoxia Mountain has sent a message via urgent carrier pigeon!"
Feng Mulan's gaze shifted slightly, landing on the red mark on the bamboo tube that represented the highest level of urgency.
She reached out her hand, which was adorned with a metal wristband, took the bamboo tube, crushed the sealing wax, and retrieved the paper strip inside.
At the same time, the Imperial Guard also reported clearly:
"The letter stated that General Xue had ordered his son, General Xue Dingshan, to lead 20,000 elite cavalry to secretly bypass the northern foothills of Luoxia Mountain and advance directly into the Blackwater River Valley, with the aim of intercepting any reinforcements that Wang Zhongsi might send to this area!"
As Feng Mulan listened to the report, she quickly scanned the contents of the letter, which were exactly the same as what the Embroidered Uniform Guard had said.
Her gaze lingered briefly on keywords such as "Xue Dingshan", "20,000 cavalry", and "Blackwater Valley".
The Imperial Guard continued, "Furthermore, in order to tie down Wang Zhongsi's main force and prevent him from sending more troops to rescue Helian Wujiu, General Xue Huaide has personally led a large army to launch a fierce attack on the Tang army's camp!"
"The battle is currently fierce on the main battlefield of Luoxia Mountain. General Xue has successfully tied down Wang Zhongsi's main force near the camp."
After hearing the report and confirming what was written in the letter, Feng Mulan's slightly furrowed brows finally relaxed.
Beneath the light veil, a barely perceptible smile curved upwards at the corners of her lips, revealing a knowing and satisfied expression.
She casually handed the letter to the adjutant beside her, her voice clear and resonant with a hint of relief: "I have always been well aware of General Xue Huaide's abilities as a general and his strategies."
"Since he has made such a meticulous arrangement—using the main force to launch a strong attack and to use the surprise force to outflank and block reinforcements—with a two-pronged approach, even if Wang Zhongsi has extraordinary abilities, he will not be able to send troops here in a short time."
She turned around and cast her gaze back at the battlefield where the fighting had taken place. Her eyes instantly sharpened like knives, and her last trace of concern vanished.
"Send the order!"
Feng Mulan's voice suddenly rose, carrying an undeniable, iron-fisted tone:
"I hereby order the four generals, Gongsun Jiu, Yuan Hui, Guo Feng, and Niu Tian, to each lead their own troops and launch a relentless and fierce attack on me, regardless of the cost!"
"Tell them, I don't care about casualty figures, I only care about the result—before sunset today, they must tear through the enemy's defenses and raze this camp to the ground!"
"Yes! Concubine!"
The messenger responded with a resounding roar, immediately waving his command flag and dispatching several fast riders who charged towards various parts of the battlefield like arrows released from a bow.
The order was quickly relayed to the four valiant generals who were overseeing the battle at the front.
"Her Majesty commands! Before sunset, raze the enemy camp to the ground!"
The messenger's voice remained clear amidst the clamor of the battlefield.
Upon hearing this, Niu Tian, a fierce general standing nine feet tall and wielding a massive mountain-splitting axe, glared and roared like a raging bull:
"Men! Did you hear that? The Queen is waiting for us to break into the stronghold! Charge with me! Tear these cowardly scum apart!"
He personally wielded the giant axe, leading the charge like a heavy chariot, crashing into the Allied forces' crumbling eastern defenses.
On the other side, Gongsun Jiu, known for his composure, also had a resolute glint in his eyes after receiving the order.
He drew his sword and pointed it at the western flank, where the allied defenses were most stubbornly tenacious:
"Archers, fire a barrage! Shieldbearers, advance! Pikemen, follow me! Today is the day to break through their lines!"
Yuan Hui and Guo Feng each led their elite troops, like two red-hot daggers, simultaneously intensifying their offensive from the north and south!
With Feng Mulan's command, the already fierce battle instantly escalated into a white-hot phase!
The Vermilion Bird Legion also deployed all of its reserves, which were originally used for guard duty and rotation, to the front lines!
The intensity and density of the offensive suddenly increased to a whole new level!
The remaining camps of the allied forces, under the onslaught of this fierce storm, groaned in despair, like small boats about to capsize in a tempest.
"Report! Chief, something terrible has happened! The western front... the western formation has been breached by Chu general Gongsun Jiu! Captain Liu has been killed in battle, and the brothers can't hold on!"
A scorpion clan officer, covered in blood, scrambled towards Helian Wujiu, his voice trembling with sobs.
Almost simultaneously, another Tang messenger staggered up to Zhang Xun, his face deathly pale.
"General Zhang! The eastern defense line has been breached by General Niu Tian of Chu. Our army's formation has been scattered, and we have suffered heavy casualties!"
The successive bad news struck Helian Wujiu and Zhang Xun like two thunderbolts!
Their faces instantly turned extremely pale, and the last trace of color drained from their eyes.
Helian Wujiu slammed his fist into the half-burnt wooden stake beside him, sending wood chips flying.
His eyes were bloodshot, like those of a trapped, desperate beast, as he let out a hoarse roar:
"Wang Zhongsi! Where are Wang Zhongsi's reinforcements? Where are they?"
"Send a carrier pigeon! Send another carrier pigeon to me! Go ask Wang Zhongsi if he's going to wait until we're all dead before he comes!"
His voice was filled with anger, anxiety, and a hint of barely perceptible fear.
Zhang Xun was equally anxious, but he forced himself to remain calm and immediately arranged for his trusted men to release carrier pigeons again to request help. This was the third wave of carrier pigeons they had released in one day.
"Chief Helian, complaining is useless now!"
Zhang Xun took a deep breath, drew his sword, which was already riddled with nicks, and a look of determination appeared on his face.
"The only option now is to fight to the death! You and I will personally go forward and fill any gaps! We must hold out until reinforcements arrive!"
"it is good!"
Helian Wujiu knew this was the only option. He grabbed his blood-stained scimitar and roared at the remaining guards and officers around him:
"Come with me, all of you! Let Chu Gou see that even if the warriors of my Golden Scorpion tribe die, we'll knock out their teeth!"
"We swear to follow our leader to the death!"
The surviving allied soldiers, under the personal leadership of Helian Wujiu and Zhang Xun, displayed their final courage.
They rushed toward the breaches in the defenses, trying to use their own flesh and blood to plug the collapsing dam.
However, faced with the overwhelming superiority of the Vermilion Bird Legion and Feng Mulan's relentless attacks, their resistance appeared both tragic and futile.
The shadow of destruction had already enveloped the entire remnant camp.