Peripheral battlefield.
The main force of the ghost army is in the southern fortress, but they still have some small outposts and strongholds outside, and these need to be removed.
Therefore, while the main force was attacking, the Qin army also had several small teams carrying out clearing and suppression plans outside to avoid accidents.
These soldiers were organized into teams of a hundred, and were commanded by centurions. Yang Zong was a soldier in one of the teams.
He is only twenty years old, but he has been in the army for several years, but he has never received any military merit.
The centurion in the team is an old soldier. I heard that he has participated in many large-scale battles and fought in ambush battles with His Majesty. Every time he talks about it, he talks about how wise and powerful your Majesty is and how he has followed His Majesty in the north and south.
This kind of experience is very enviable by soldiers in the army.
Not long ago, the centurion led their team to sweep away a small group of ghost troops outside. The centurion was experienced and commanded well. Although it was a small battle, the ghost army was confused and confused. In the end, his side captured several Ten heads made Yang Zong very excited.
"Brother, these are all battle achievements!"
Seeing his appearance, the centurion wiped the enemy's blood on his sword and said: "Look at your little potential, this little military exploit is nothing!"
"Hey, what are you saying? After serving as a soldier for so many years, you are still not a centurion. You brag to us every day, and you even say that you will follow His Majesty in the north and south." Yang Zong said happily, feeling proud of his military achievements.
"What do you know about that brat!" The centurion slapped him on the head: "I have violated military laws many times, and I also got into trouble several times while drinking. Otherwise, I would be a captain, and maybe even a captain. !”
"Hey, I'm still a captain, an officer as big as a captain." Yang Zong muttered, his face full of disbelief.
In fact, the centurion is not bragging. He has many military exploits, but he has violated military law more often, so he is still a centurion now. He is rich in experience and is a real veteran. Especially when he leads a team of a hundred people in the wild, he can be called a centurion. Textbook level.
While the two were talking, a soldier hurried over: "Report~~ Centurion, there is a military order."
"Speak!" The old soldier neatly returned the polished sword to its sheath.
"Order the team to quickly go to Hangou Forest and kill the ghost army if they encounter it." The soldier said directly.
"Got it." The old pawn responded, then waved his hand forward: "Let's go!"
The hundred-man team began to run forward. Yang Zong leaned in front of the old soldier and couldn't help but said: "Brother, I guess the main force has already broken through the ghost army fortress, otherwise why should we go to Hangou Forest?"
"You have a very unique vision." The centurion said happily: "Based on my experience, it should be about the same. It is estimated that our team is not the only one going to Hangou Forest."
"Hey! When my military exploits improve, I will be the general of Great Qin!" Yang Zong said.
"Stop dreaming! Hurry up!" The old pawn slapped his head again. In fact, he took great care of Yang Zong in the team.
The veteran's experience was indeed correct. They were not the only team in Hanggou Forest, because that was one of the paths taken by the ghost army after the southern front collapsed. At the same time, it also cut off the entire southern front, leaving Laisen and Wugushan The ghost army was unable to know the situation here immediately.
Wei Qing's attack on the southern route was only the first step, and the detour east of Wugu was the key. At that time, the real surprise was achieved.
The ghost army's southern fortress.
On the wall on the left side of the stronghold, large numbers of Qin troops have been killed, and there are more and more of them.
Some ghost soldiers were frightened and screamed for their lives, but when the Qin army caught up with them, they stabbed them in the back.
Some ghost armies gathered together, stabbing at each other with spears, and retreating while fighting.
The situation took a turn for the worse, with the left side collapsing, followed by the right side.
The ghost armies guarding the walls on both sides began to retreat to the middle position in unison.
This was a sign of fear. The morale had already been shattered. The ghost general on the southern front couldn't hold back his roar. His eyes were almost split. He grabbed a soldier and asked sternly: "The letter has been sent out." !"
"Already. Already asked the fast horse to deliver the message." The soldier was frightened by his appearance and stammered.
"Send more fast horses! Tell General Laisen that the southern front cannot be defended! The Qin army is about to break through from here. I don't know its next intention! Let the main army be careful!" The ghost general did not want to say this, but the facts revealed In front of him, he knew in his heart that he had been defeated.
"Yes!" the soldier responded quickly.
"Go quickly! The message must be delivered!" The ghost general pushed him away, then picked up his machete and walked towards the Qin army. At the same time, he shouted loudly: "Warriors! Fight with the Qin army!"
After seeing him, the originally panic-stricken Ghost Army seemed to have found its backbone and became more or less stable.
But soon, the ghost general was stared at by Zhao Chen who stormed the city. The generals of both sides fought fiercely against the generals on the wall.
The sound of weapons clashing could be heard from time to time, and the gate of the village below had already been breached by the Qin army. The crowd surged and broke through the fortress, mixed with loud shouts of killing. Countless Qin soldiers raised their swords high and chased the ghost army in the camp. Cutting, there was blood and screams everywhere, and the firelight everywhere illuminated the entire camp.
On the wall of the stronghold, Zhao Chen had already fought with the ghost general more than twenty times, and in the end, he swept across with his sword and killed him with one strike!
Douda's head flew up, and blood spurted out from his neck.
ah! ? Seeing this scene, the faces of the ghost soldiers who were already frightened suddenly changed. They couldn't help but retreat. Unable to withstand the pressure any longer, they howled and dispersed.
"The general is dead! The general is dead——"
"Run quickly——"
Of course, the Qin army couldn't let them escape. They rushed forward in a swarm, chasing and slashing, killing Zhao Chen until he was covered in blood.
About half an hour later, the ghost army's southern front was wiped out.
At this time, it was still dark, Wei Qing was running without stopping and immediately ordered: "Quick! Detour to Wugu Mountain!"
"Where is the military aircraft camp!"
"My subordinate is here!"
"Immediately inform your Majesty of the battle situation here, and send a message to General Ning Zhan at the same time!"
"promise!"
The elite troops stormed the southern front. The battle was fought fiercely and beautifully, leaving the ghost army no chance to fight back. Then they quickly advanced and marched all the way.
After a moment, two falcons flew into the sky, flapped their wings and flew away.
At the same time, Hangou Lin.
Yang Zong held a piece of weed in his mouth and lay down next to the centurion. He looked at the sky and said boredly: "Brother, it's almost dawn. The reaction of the ghost army is too slow."
"Shut up!" the old pawn shouted.
Yang Zong immediately fell silent because he had already heard the sound of horse hooves not far away.
Under the moonlight, one can see a fast horse galloping towards him, and the ghost army on the horse is still beating the horse's buttocks.
The old pawn didn't speak and waved forward directly.
The soldier behind him understood, immediately raised his crossbow, followed the movement of the war horse, and pulled the trigger.
With a whoosh, the crossbow arrow hit him, and the ghost army also let out a scream and fell off the horse.
Before he could get up, two Qin soldiers rushed out from the darkness, quickly pinned him down, and found a secret letter from his body.
(End of chapter)
