"Trash! They're all trash!"
In the military tent, the prince angrily swept the things on the table to the ground. He picked up an inkstone and smashed it on the forehead of the person in front of him, causing him to bleed immediately.
But the man didn't dare to show any resentment. Instead, he knelt down with a look of horror on his face and apologized: "I'm incompetent in my humble position. Please forgive me, Your Highness!"
This man was wearing blood-stained and tattered armor, and he was in an extremely miserable state. If it weren't for that face, almost no one would have recognized him as Wei Tao, one of the three demon generals who had been secretly feared by Xuantian Sect.
In addition to being ashamed, Wei Tao, who was kneeling on the ground, also felt a deep sense of shame. He was originally a general of the Cefeng Army. He was also called a young talent of the generation and claimed to be a military genius of the generation. , I am used to being arrogant.
When he was in the Xuantian Sect, he looked down on those followers who came from a reckless background. He considered himself to be superior to others. Not only was he highly skilled in martial arts, but he also had military skills and strategies that were beyond the reach of this group of mud-legged people.
But who could have expected that his complacent ability to command troops and his pride would be shattered by Heliance in this battle. The more than 10,000 elite soldiers he had carefully trained were defeated in a single battle in front of the White Armored Army.
And this cannot be said about offense and defense, because he was not defeated in the siege battle, but in the field battle.
The White Armored Army lined up with their backs against the city wall and fought them directly outside the city. The result surprised him. The officers and soldiers he had imagined to be vulnerable actually tore apart his military formation easily. He thought he was an elite army. , actually fled under the attack of the White Armor Army.
This battle not only made him lose face, but also greatly dampened the momentum of the Xuantian Sect. Originally, rebellion could only be done with one breath, but now they were unfavorable in the first battle, and it would probably be even more difficult in the future.
"This battle was a result of recklessness and carelessness due to one's humble position. Please allow His Majesty to allow you to perform meritorious deeds in exchange for your humble position!"
Wei Tao's words actually make some sense. The defeat in this battle was largely due to his carelessness and underestimation of the enemy. After all, Liaoyang City was very strong, and it would be very difficult for them to win it with only their small number of people.
Therefore, Wei Tao had no intention of attacking the city from the beginning. Their initial plan was for Wei Tao to lead troops to exert pressure outside the city, and then send a partial army to bypass Liaoyang City and attack the rear, and finally turn Liaoyang City into an isolated city. Then whether you persuade the opponent to surrender or trap the opponent to death, you can easily win.
But Wei Tao was too entrusted. He originally thought that he was coming with a large army. Heliance was not sure and would not dare to go out of the city to fight with him easily. Even if it was a trial, he would not send a large group of troops.
In fact, Wei Tao guessed half of it right. Heliance received instructions from the court that as long as he held on to the city, it would definitely not work.
In line with the mentality of taking a look when encountering anything, Heliance indeed took advantage of the fact that the Xuantian Sect's army had just arrived and the military formation was unstable, and sent 3,000 people out of the city to test.
But what neither side expected was that the Xuantian Sect, which seemed to be so powerful and powerful, was actually vulnerable to a single blow, with 3,000 people killed and 10,000 defeated.
Wei Tao's front army was defeated and retreated, directly attacking the middle army led by him. Suddenly the entire army was in chaos, making the Baijia army very arrogant, and the opponent almost killed him under his car.
Fortunately, Heliance paid the gold and retreated his troops in the end, otherwise Wei Tao might have died before his ambition was fulfilled.
Wei Tao also felt strange afterward. After thinking about it, he could only think that Heliance was careful in using his troops and was worried that he would cheat defeat and gain advantage from him, so he withdrew his troops.
What he didn't know was that what saved him was actually the court's subtle decree. Heliance, who saw the Xuantian Sect's defeat on the city tower, was already eager to lead his men to kill him.
As both the leading generals, Heliance could tell at a glance that the Xuantian Sect was just a ragtag group. Even though there were shadows of the so-called Cefeng Army, they were only trying to deceive the world and steal their reputation.
It is understandable after thinking about it that the Cefeng Army is an extremely special prince's personal army. Even though it can be regarded as an army, it does not have many opportunities for actual combat. From the formation of the army to its disbandment, it only lasts a few years, so there is no foundation.
Even though there are many people in Cefeng's army who are really good at fighting, after twenty years, these people have been away from the battlefield for a long time, hiding like mice in a deserted place like the Northland. Even if they have the ability, they are wasted. After half a lifetime, how much can be left?
Heliance was a little afraid of the Xuantian Sect at first, but after the battle, he finally understood that this was just a paper tiger, not even as good as a paper tiger. At least they could scare people, this Xuantian Sect... Oh, no Just mention it.
Wei Tao actually knew this very well. People who advertise their strength everywhere had better be really strong. Otherwise, once the lies are exposed, the harm will be catastrophic.
This is the case now. The first battle in the city made Heliance see clearly the quality of the Xuantian Sect. Wei Tao was already at a disadvantage, and now he is even more difficult to move forward.
At this moment, he proposed to take advantage of the crime and fight again, not just for the sake of pique, but because he knew the principle of one vigorous effort, repeated efforts will fail, and three attempts will be exhausted. If they do not regain some face on the battlefield, I am afraid that their morale will immediately drop. freezing point.
The prince was still angry at this moment. After scolding Wei Tao, he was also considering the other party's proposal.
As a result, misfortune never comes singly. At this moment, another soldier from outside hurriedly came to avenge——
"Your Highness, the army has reported."
The prince's heart suddenly skipped a beat. He had a bad premonition, but he still managed to stay calm and said, "Send it over."
The soldier general's report was delivered, and the prince just took a look, and the anger that had just been suppressed burst out again.
"Hateful! I am really blind to choose such two losers!"
The prince was furious and threw the general report to the ground. Wei Tao picked it up gingerly and looked at it. His eyes immediately went dark. This was a failed report.
According to the prince's original idea, Wei Tao would lead the main force of the Xuantian Sect to surround Liaoyang City, forcing Heliance to dare not act rashly, and then the other two of the Three Demon Generals would divide their forces to harass the rear.
Unfortunately, this plan ran into a dead end from the beginning. The battle in Liaoyang City made the Xuantian Sect lose all face, and at the same time completely dispelled Heliance's worries.
When he discovered that the Xuantian Sect had divided its forces to attack the rear, Heliance did not choose to continue to hold on, but directly sent the White Armor Army to kill the two partial armies in one fell swoop.
It was pity that the two demon generals were very powerful in martial arts, but they were completely useless in the military formation. Their retreat was blocked, and their troops were overwhelmingly disadvantaged. They were both beheaded by the formation, and their bodies were hung outside Liaoyang City by Heliance. , to further damage the morale of Xuantian Sect.
Following this terrible military report, Heliance sent another letter. It was a provocative letter. The content was extremely mocking. He also specifically picked on the prince's sore spots and said that he would The real Prince of the East Palace was scolded as a deceitful person.
"He Liance! He is just a weakling who begs for mercy from Jin Yiwei! He actually dares to insult me like this! This is too much!"
The prince said with his eyes bare: "Wei Tao! Attack the city immediately! I will chop off his dog head!"
Military strategists are most afraid of being emotional. Wei Tao tried to persuade him with a bitter look on his face, but the prince could not listen to a word now. In desperation, he had to regroup the newly defeated army and once again gathered at the gate of Liaoyang City.
(End of chapter)
