In the wilderness in front of Zhulu Ridge, although the sun has already climbed into the sky, there is still a thin mist lingering in the field. From time to time, a few deer disappear and appear in the fog, and the sound of yo yo is heard.
The ground suddenly trembled, and a deafening sound of horse hooves came from far and near, smashing the mist into pieces and running around like fireflies.
A large number of people and horses rushed from a distance, bright flags fluttering in the wind, bright armor shining with dazzling luster, and dust and smoke billowing everywhere they went, rushing in like a mighty ocean tide.
The coalition forces finally arrived. They originally planned to pursue quickly after capturing Huali City, without giving their opponents a chance to buffer. But damn, Wu Gen used such despicable tactics that the top leaders of the coalition were almost wiped out. As a last resort, the coalition forces waited for so many days.
Lu Lie sat on the horse and looked at the large banner with the character "Ji" in the distance. He suddenly felt a little ridiculous in his heart, as if he was dreaming. I was really at war with the Ji family, who was usually aloof and superior. I don’t know if after this battle, my family will fall, or if the Ji family will change.
A carriage followed from behind, and the curtain opened, revealing Gu Yangsi's pale face. He was also hit by a poisonous needle, but compared to others who recovered quickly, Gu Yangsi has been in low spirits these days, and occasionally falls into a coma.
Looking at the winding camp on the opposite side with flags flying, Gu Yangsi sighed, "We are still late. The other side has already laid out complete fortifications. It is not easy to fight now."
Bu Kuan urged his horse to come over, "In the past few days, Erlang has thought about going around for reconnaissance, but he was often stopped by the enemy. Fortunately, we also hid a few hawks, and we got a good look at them."
This time the Ji family and their horses were stationed on the mountain. Judging from the banners and horses, the right wing and the center army were Southern troops, while the left wing was the Northern army that had retreated here. However, the Northern Army's defenses were very strict, with numerous fortresses and secret passages everywhere, making it really difficult to fight.
On the contrary, the Confederate army lacked fortifications and had a wide front. It was easy to break through despite the large number of people. "
Several people present nodded when they heard this. In the battle at Huili City, Wu Gen made everyone suffer. After the earthen walls were dug out later, the densely packed secret passages underneath made one's scalp numb.
Therefore, a few people subconsciously focused their attacks away from Wu Gen's direction. After thinking about it, they knew that during these days of operation, the other party must not make their camp look like an iron barrel.
Just as he was sighing, hundreds of people were running down the ridge on the opposite side. Looking from a distance, the leader was the second young master Ji Ye, followed by Ji Jing and Wu Gen on both sides.
To be fair, most of the young masters present were acquainted with Ji Ye, and Gu Yangsi and others had very good personal relationships with each other. This was not a deliberate operation, but the fact that several young people had similar personalities and had frequent contacts with each other.
Nowadays, several people are divided into two camps, and they are about to fight to the death. It is inevitable that things have changed and people cannot bear to remember the past.
Ji Ye stopped when he was a thousand steps away from the opponent. Lu Lie and others led hundreds of men to meet him. The two groups stood facing each other, not knowing what to say.
"Second Young Master, you're fine." It was Lu Lie who spoke first and raised his hands to the other side.
"Brother Lu is still as handsome as ever. I brought my troops here today. Is it possible that I want to rely on these rabble to bring down my Ji family." Ji Ye's face was cold and stern, pointing at the opponent with a riding crop.
"Ji Ye, now that we are in this situation, why are you still putting on these airs? Our six-family coalition has strong soldiers and strong horses, and it can swallow thousands of miles like a tiger, so why can't it be accomplished? It's the Ji family who acted against nature and deserved to die for public outrage. That's all, look. Let's show each other how to show off our acquaintance in the past, and there is no need to be aggressive with our words." Lu Lie said impatiently, now that their faces were broken, there was no need to be pretentious.
Just when Ji Ye was about to speak, Gu Yangsi was the first to say: "Second Young Master, you and I have known each other for a long time, but it is really sad that we meet here today. After this battle, either you die or I die. Before the war begins, let me ask again, are the Ji family really determined to implement the restructuring?"
Ji Ye hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.
"That's all, let's fight. You and I are both young masters of the family, and we can't help ourselves. I only hope that after this battle, the deceased can sprinkle wine and sacrifice in front of the old friend's grave to comfort their lingering souls." Gu Yangsi looked gloomy. , managed to stand up and cupped his hands towards Ji Ye, "As gentlemen between you and me, today's battle is not as good as having a grand battle, right here at Zhululing
Fighting in the lower formation, the winner is the king and the defeat is the bandit, how about a showdown. "
Ji Ye lowered his head and muttered, seeming to be moved. Just as he was about to speak, Wu Gen shouted from the side, "Old Gu, your plan is really good. You want our army to abandon the stronghold and fight in the field. You can't do such a stupid thing only by being kicked by a donkey."
It's useless to say anything less. If you have the ability, just rush to this deer-catching ridge. If you can't, just wait to starve to death. I think the news will reach here soon at Qiulin's house. "
Ji Ye woke up suddenly and his face couldn't help but turn red. Gu Yangsi's earnest words just now almost touched him. If he really agreed to the other party's duel in front of the mountain, then he would really be a stupid donkey.
"Brother Gu, today is all for your respective families. Let's each rely on our abilities. I'll be waiting for you on Zhulu Ridge." After Ji Ye finished speaking, he glanced at Ji Jing and Wu Gen and prepared to turn around and return.
Gu Yangsi was not the least bit angry because Wu Gen exposed his thoughts, "Wu Gen, in the last battle at Huili City, most of your men were probably killed or injured. How can you still hold back when the army rushes to kill them?" You are different from Ji Ye, it is better to surrender earlier so that you can still find a wealthy life."
Wu Gen laughed loudly, "Old Gu, are you interesting? If you surrender to me, I promise to spare your life. No matter how powerful you are, being a rich man is okay. As for whether I can stop it, tell the truth. You can’t stop me, please hit me.”
After saying that, Wu Gen and Ji Ye walked away and returned to their home camp.
Looking at the backs of Ji Ye and others, Lu Lie said angrily, "Brother Gu, I'm angry when I see Wu Gen's appearance. Should we try to kill the Ji family's left wing to test the opponent's strength?"
Gu Yangsi coughed and frowned: "No need, Wu Gen is definitely not easy to fight, so we don't have to focus on him. Let the army set up camp first. There is no need to be so hasty. We can attack after we have rested tomorrow. That's it. When the enemy is concentrated on the opposite side, we can then use our methods to defeat the enemy with one blow."
Not mentioning that Lu Lie and others set up camp on the spot, Wu Gen and Ji Ye returned to the Ebony Mountain camp. As soon as he entered the camp, Ji Ye asked, "But there is news from Brother Yue."
"Yes, just before leaving the camp, I received the letter from the falcon, burned down many enemy granaries from month to month, and killed Fuqiu Linzhi in the Qiulin family town." Wu Gen said with a smile, "In this way, the coalition's retreat will be tight. Well, for the sake of long nights and long dreams, they will definitely attack Zhuolu Ridge as soon as possible, and our army will be ready to fight in these two days."
"Great, I knew Cong Yue would not disappoint us. Now the Six Family has another strong man, which is more and more advantageous to me." Ji Ye looked excited and laughed. road.
Wu Gen was a little worried, "If the enemy wants a quick victory, they will definitely use all their strength to fight against them. There may not be any tests or stalemates in this battle. What I'm worried about is whether our army can withstand the first wave."
"I think I'm a little weak in field battles, but if it's just a blockade, I think our army has a good chance of winning." Influenced by Ji Ye's emotions, Ji Jing became a lot more optimistic.
"I hope so." Wu Gen looked a little gloomy.
The next day, the war started with the roar of flying stone carts. The coalition forces lined up four hundred flying stone carts in front of the camps of the Northern and Southern Army, and kept throwing huge rocks towards the ridge. Suddenly, dust and smoke were everywhere on Zhuolu Ridge, and people were shouting and horses were neighing.
At the same time, the Confederate army also used flying stone carts to counterattack. After witnessing the power of the flying stone chariot in Huali City, Ji Jing worked hard to build it after returning, and he fought vigorously with the coalition forces, even if they were equal.
Wu Gen squatted behind the stone wall, watching the two sides going back and forth, constantly exchanging blows. Strangely, very few stones fell on his side, so Wu Gen stopped his men from thinking of fighting back and waited for the coalition to attack.
Among the coalition forces, those facing the Northern Army were the men and horses of the Qiulin family and the Gu family. Although they were not like the Cang family's arrows, the Flying Tiger Army came and went like the wind, so it was not easy to fight. And the cavalrymen of the Gu family often have weird tricks, which is also a tough nut to crack.
After half an hour of fighting with flying rocks and chariots, the losses of both sides were actually not much. On the coalition side, 30% of the flying stone vehicles were damaged. However, the first-line fortifications on the Southern Army's side were severely damaged, especially the isolated hills, which were covered with rubble.
Cries of killing rang out all over the mountains and plains. After the flying stone chariots bombarded the coalition forces, they immediately launched
They launched a full-scale charge towards the huge figure-eight-shaped camp group.
Most of the hills in Zhululing are not high, just like steamed buns standing on the ground. This time Ji Ye established a stronghold, using these isolated hills as pillars and the stronghold as a chain, forming a multiple strip defense system.
The coalition forces poured in like a torrent. Except for some of the troops who stopped at the top of these mountains, more of them roared up and headed straight for the main strongholds. It can be seen that the coalition forces are a little anxious, so anxious that they want to destroy each camp in one fell swoop.
The arrows were flying around like locusts, and the constantly jumping armor reflected the sunlight. Viewed from the air, Zhulu Ridge looked like a large lake, with countless fish jumping, sparkling, and thousands of scales shining.
The men and horses of the coalition forces were mixed together, charging on horseback or walking with shields, struggling to tear up the traps, fences, and arrow towers in front of the camp in order to open the passage to the camp.
The men and horses of the Ji family stood firmly in the stronghold, using the geographical location and fortifications to block the opponent's attack. In a short while, two mountain tops were captured.
The war seemed dull and anxious. As time passed by, there was no trace of the golden armor of a hundred battles, no heroic spirit of lying drunk on the battlefield. Both sides were left with only instinctive killing.
The war quickly expanded to all the camps of the Confederate Army, with thick smoke billowing everywhere. The Gu family's rockets continued to ignite the remaining vegetation on the ridge, making the entire battlefield darker.
It can be seen that there are people like the Gu family in various places. They seem to be scattered by the crowded crowd and flooded into various battlefields, instead of being relatively independent like in front of Huili City. It can be seen that the command of the coalition forces today is indeed somewhat chaotic.
Wu Gen hid behind his own wall, silently observing the movements of the coalition forces with Hu Jia. Compared to the Southern Army, the Northern Army's offensive here was much weaker. It's not like they are weak. There are many fortifications here. As soon as they entered, they were shot to death by spears and arrows that appeared from nowhere. Therefore, the coalition forces subconsciously stayed away from this strange camp.
"The coalition forces did not fight well today. Why are they so chaotic? Did Niu Chao's poisonous needle kill all the key generals? If we continue like this, today's battle may become a bad one." Hu Jiayan Standing on his butt, he looked out through the arrow hole and sighed repeatedly.
Wu Gen frowned and looked at the battle in the distance. He had an indescribable feeling in his heart. It was weird. This battle was really weird. Hu Jia's guess is not unreasonable. With so many troops, the real command is not the few young masters and governors, but the hundreds of thousands of households. They are the foundation for the smooth operation of the entire coalition. How can a poisonous needle kill someone? Got so many people.
"Sure enough, the coalition forces have withdrawn. They must regroup." Hu Jia shook his head. A horn sounded in the distance, which was a signal to withdraw.
"No, Ji Jing wants to fight back." Wu Gen suddenly stood up.
"It's normal to counterattack. The enemy's army is in chaos. It would be abnormal not to take the opportunity to kill them." Hu Jia was a little confused.
Wu Gen didn't say anything, his face was as gloomy as water, and he held the handle of the broken knife tightly.
