Xu Chu had rested for a long time.
Now, fighting out with Lu Xuan, he finally found a chance to fight. In Xu Chu's view, fighting is much more interesting than finding women. Women are not of much interest and can only be used to have children.
Still have to fight.
Xu Chu met the cavalry of the Roman Empire. He swung the long sword in his hand and chopped it down hard.
Zhila!
A knife fell on the Roman cavalry, the armor shattered, blood splattered, and the soldier screamed and fell off the horse.
Xu Chu killed someone, but he didn't even look at it, and continued to fight with the knife.
Xu Chu was once a true tiger general.
Although Xu Chu conquered the east and west in recent years, Xu Chu actually had much less time to take action. Especially in the Western Regions and Tianzhu areas, he did not encounter powerful enemies. Xu Chu had no place to use his skills and had few opportunities to participate in the war.
Now, when there is an opportunity, it is natural to seize it.
Xu Chu attacked continuously for a while, like a tiger descending from the mountain, killing the surrounding Roman soldiers with fear, and he quickly met the Roman cavalry who came to rescue.
The Roman cavalry were all armored and well-equipped.
But in front of Xu Chu, no matter how sophisticated the equipment was, it was not enough. Xu Chu slashed with his long sword and roared loudly, killing five Roman cavalry in a row and tearing apart the Roman cavalry's defense line.
Stephen has superb riding skills, claims to be a noble, and claims to be superior in strength. In fact, he has insufficient experience on the battlefield, but he is still a newborn calf, and has no awe or fear.
Stephen saw Xu Chu swinging his sword lightly and killing Roman cavalry one by one, and said loudly: "General of the Ming Dynasty, I, Stephen, are here to kill you."
His voice was drowned in the crowd.
Moreover, Xu Chu couldn’t understand it either.
While Xu Chu was fighting, he killed a Roman cavalry, and suddenly found Stephen heading towards him, roaring loudly. Xu Chu's eyes were bright and he smiled happily.
Because the opponent's war horses were taller and their armors were brighter, they looked like they were no ordinary Roman generals.
Xu Chu grabbed the horse's belly with his legs and rushed forward. When he got close to Stephen, he held the knife in both hands and slashed it down in the air.
One knife burst out with twelve points of power.
One knife is as powerful as a tiger.
The blade fell with a piercing sound, and instantly reached the top of Stephen's head.
Stephen was able to block with his sword. Although the exquisite and magnificent sword in his hand was very well forged, no matter how sophisticated the weapon was, in the face of absolute strength, it seemed as if it was porcelain and could not withstand the damage.
The fierce impact of Wu Zhu's power broke through the blocking sword blade in an instant. The blade continued to go down and hit the armor with a clang.
The blade broke through the armor and struck into Stephen's shoulder like a broken bamboo.
The knife broke the bone. After the blade cut out, Stephen's right shoulder was already dripping with blood, and half of his shoulder was hanging. He screamed and fell down, and his body was twitching in pain.
"Help me, help me quickly."
Stephen shouted to the surrounding cavalry.
However, no one rescued Stephen. Xu Chu slashed his knife indifferently and cut off Stephen's neck.
puff!
Blood splattered.
Stephen's head rolled out, flipped a few times, and then stopped without any movement.
Xu Chu killed Stephen, ignored him at all, and continued to lead his men to kill him.
On the other side, Chen Dao and Zhang Liao were also attacking rapidly. The two were very fast and very close to each other. Their spears and swords set off each other and assisted each other, easily tearing apart the Roman cavalry defense line.
Under the fierce attack jointly by Xu Chu, Zhang Liao and Chen Dao, the Roman cavalry's defense line seemed to be made of paper.
As a result, four thousand cavalry continued to flee around.
The army led by Lu Xuan quickly advanced towards the two sides fighting in the camp. With Stephen killed, the Roman cavalry dispersed and fled, and the news quickly spread back to Valens.
Valens' expression suddenly changed.
The whole person was shocked and even a little irritable.
Stephen was a capable general in the army.
The key is that the Stephen family is also powerful. Now that he has failed to protect Stephen's life, it means that he and the Stephen family must be in conflict.
"Grand Duke, the situation is not good. A large number of Ming cavalry have appeared. These people poured into the battlefield, causing Guan Yu's men to riot."
Libius came right back.
He looked eager and said: "Now that Guan Yu's troops have increased, I suggest that all the remaining infantry be invested in order to win the battle. Otherwise, we will not be able to end this battle quickly."
"No, no!"
Valens' eyes moved rapidly.
He shook his head and said: "Under the current situation, the situation is no longer good, and we cannot devote all our troops. Once all our troops are invested in this battle, we will be in trouble if we cannot suppress the opponent."
"We can definitely win," Libius said.
"No, it's dangerous."
Valens shook his head again.
He said solemnly: "Currently, the first batch of reinforcements from the Ming Dynasty has arrived. The strength of this supporting army is very strong, and all of them are cavalry. Do you think that the reinforcements from the Ming Dynasty are just some cavalry and nothing else? Infantry?"
"Would it be like this if it were you?"
"If we want to arrange for a large army to rush to support, it must be an all-round army rush to support, and it must be an all-round coordinated operation of cavalry and infantry."
"So, you have to be careful."
"Don't be careless."
Valens looked serious and further said: "On the battlefield, you must not only consider the best case scenario, but also the worst case scenario. If you don't think carefully and consider these issues, it will be very difficult."
Libius frowned, disagreeing in his heart, feeling that such a retreat would lose face.
Valens ignored Libius and decisively ordered: "Order a retreat, and the entire army will evacuate immediately. All cavalry who are not participating in the battle, block the Ming army cavalry and infantry who want to cover up and kill us, and ensure the smooth retreat of the army."
The messenger immediately informed him.
The army was mobilized quickly.
The infantry of the entire Roman Empire quickly left the battlefield and headed towards the distant city of Surudha.
Valens and Libius had already evacuated first.
The Roman cavalry was cut off, causing Guan Yu, Zhang Liao, Xu Chu and others to join forces and attack fiercely, causing casualties to the Roman cavalry. However, the cavalry dispersed over a wide area and provided cover for a period of time to ensure the large numbers of infantry were evacuated, and then the cavalry dispersed and evacuated.
Guan Yu, Zhang Liao and others covered up the enemy for a while, but failed to completely defeat the opponent.
When Guan Yu, Zhang Liao and others were approaching Suraduo City, Valens and others had returned to Suraduo City and used the city to guard it.
It is impossible for the cavalry to attack.
Guan Yu ordered the troops to withdraw and return, and the group returned to the camp. At this time, all the armies led by Lu Xuan had arrived, and all the troops were arrayed in the camp. Guan Yu arranged for people to take inventory of the battle. At the same time, he, Zhang Liao, Xu Chu, and Chen Dao returned to the Chinese army's tent.
After Guan Yu entered, he clasped his fists and saluted: "General Guan Yu, I would like to pay my respects to Your Majesty. This time we fought with Valens, and we will be defeated. If Your Majesty had not arranged reinforcements in time, we would have been defeated."
Lu Xuan waved his hand and said: "I have heard the news from the soldiers and know that Valens' attack method is to arrange for Tianzhu people to attack the camp in a suicidal way. In addition, the other party has more troops and more combat power than you. Stronger. However, you held Valens back and controlled him in Suradha City. Therefore, you have made a great contribution."
Guan Yu was stunned immediately.
The look in his eyes was extremely touching.
Although everything was as Lu Xuan said, he lost this battle.
That's his problem.
Guan Yu's eyes were filled with sourness, and he said movedly: "Your Majesty, the ability to hold the camp was not due to the general's ability, but to the lives of the soldiers. Each of the soldiers dared to fight, and that's why we achieved the current results."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "Soldiers who died in battle, whether they were from the Ming army or local people, will be fully compensated. Soldiers who have made meritorious service will also be further rewarded, and their merit books will be recorded and carefully arranged."
"I understand."
Guan Yu replied solemnly.
Guan Yu changed the topic and talked about Valens arranging the Tianzhu people's attack today. He said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, these European and Roman Empire commanders do not have any bottom line in doing things and directly burn their soldiers to attack. Next, I am worried There may be similar things happening, I advise you to be cautious."
Lu Xuandao: "The things you mentioned should indeed be taken seriously. But the most important thing about this matter is not to use this matter to let go, but to use this matter to arouse public outrage."
"You already have soldiers from Tianzhu in your army. You must encourage these soldiers."
"At the same time, around Suraduo City, publicize the brutal attack that Valens set off the people of Tianzhu today, so that everyone will know."
Lu Xuan's eyes were bright and he said, "Do you understand?"
Guan Yu immediately opened his mind and said: "Your Majesty, I didn't think of this just now. I only thought about guarding against Barrons. I will make arrangements immediately and spread the news widely."
Lu Xuan further said: "At present, we have arrived at Suraduo City, which means that we have taken the initiative and can seal and control Suraduo City. Since Valens has retreated and huddled in the city, it means that he is in Suraduo City. The garrison at the port near Ratuo City is already alone."
"You need to arrange more people to directly seize the garrison at the port and control all Valens' naval warships at sea."
"In this period, we will make arrangements tonight tonight."
"I want to see the results early tomorrow morning."
Lu Xuan said: "With the news from the port, early in the morning the day after tomorrow, our army will go to Suratto City, so that I can further suppress Valens."
Guan Yu said seriously: "I obey your orders."
Lu Xuan nodded and ordered: "You arrange the army. In addition, tomorrow, the other soldiers in the army will rest for a day. In the morning of the day after tomorrow, our army will arrive at Suraduo City. I want to meet this Surador for a while. The person in charge of Tuocheng."
"As you command!"
After Guan Yu agreed, he left in a hurry.
Lu Xuan looked at Zhang Ren and said, "Zhang Ren, I'll give you a task."
Zhang Ren said: "Please give me your Majesty's orders."
Lu Xuan said in a deep voice: "There are many Tianzhu soldiers under Guan Yu in the army. These people have seen the cruelty of the Roman Empire people and the ruthlessness of the burning Tianzhu people, and they hate the Romans. Likewise, the Roman Empire people in the city The same goes for people. Now, take some of your people and try to sneak into the city and contact some of them. At the same time, you stay in the city and wait for me to attack the city. Once I want to attack, I will continue to beat the drum to notify you. . When the time comes, you will lead troops to raid everywhere to respond. Of course, the premise is that you can complete it. If you cannot complete it, then you must protect yourself."
Zhang Ren's eyes were bright and he said loudly: "I obey!"
Lu Xuan said again; "Pay attention to safety."
Zhang Ren nodded solemnly, bowed to Lu Xuan, and left.
Lu Xuan waved his hand, and the rest of the people also retreated.
After Guan Yu retreated with everyone, he first arranged for soldiers to publicize the news that Valens burned ordinary people, and let people arrange the matter.
Then, Guan Yu invited Zhang Liao, Chen Daoye and Gao Shun.
These came with Lu Xuan.
Guan Yu looked around the three of them and said with a smile: "Tonight we have a small task. Your Majesty has arranged for us to seize the seaport to the west of Suratu City overnight, control the European and Roman naval forces stationed in the port, and seize the city. The matter is not complicated. , but I also think we should be cautious. Are you willing to go?"
Zhang Liao smiled and said: "Anyway, there's nothing to do. I'll go with you."
Gao Shun shook his head and said: "The trapped camp under my command is all infantry, so it is not suitable to go there. The heavy armored infantry has traveled a long distance and suffered too much loss."
Chen Dao said: "I won't go, it's enough about General and General Zhang."
Guan Yu nodded, no longer trying to stay, and allowed Chen Dao and Gao Shun to leave. Guan Yu quickly talked with Zhang Liao to discuss possible situations that might arise in the evening. They quickly made a plan, and the two of them took the people to move overnight. .
