Free Web NovelChapter 2110: Chapter 205: A Lone Rider Seizes the Gate (Part 3)
Zhongxuan Sheng’s strategic maneuvers seemed to tread upon human nature, with each step being inevitable.
But the essence of war ultimately lies in blades and spears. No matter how cunning the strategies are, in the end, it is still about slitting throats and risking lives.
Though still far from New Festival City, Zhongxuan Sheng already ordered the entire army to halt.
"What’s this, time to change disguises again?" Jiang Wang asked.
Zhongxuan Sheng shook his head: "The notion that Huyang Pass is impassable has been shattered. The people of Summer Country are now on guard, and taking the city by surprise is no longer possible. Especially in the current situation, with New Festival City gathering its main forces in the west, the city’s defenders will be even more vigilant, and won’t allow the army to get near."
He looked at Jiang Wang: "Brother Wang, it’s up to you now. I need you to capture the gate single-handedly!"
"Even if I became God Arrives, I can’t single-handedly break through the city guarding formation," Jiang Wang said, then suddenly raised an eyebrow, "The Yutai patrol horse!?"
He finally understood why Zhongxuan Sheng specifically brought along a Xia Army messenger rider; it was for this moment!
Zhongxuan Sheng clapped his hands in admiration: "Brother Jiang, you are truly insightful! You see through everything!"
Jiang Wang ignored him, and after a serious contemplation, said, "It’s worth a try."
Just four words, as calm as a gentle breeze.
The smile on Zhongxuan Sheng’s face faded away. He said nothing more, just stepped forward and gave Jiang Wang a firm embrace.
No matter how many troops New Festival City sends to the western Hui Ming Fu to intercept the Qi Army, the necessary defensive forces will not be few; at least three to five thousand are defending the city.
With the support of the city guarding formation, along with the military formation and the city defense armaments...
Even a genius like Jiang Wang, if prematurely exposed, faces the danger of perishing! freēwēbηovel.c૦m
The phrase ’single-handedly capturing the gate’ sounds glorious.
Yet it truly is the long blade against the throat, a fight to the death.
He needs to accomplish—
First, disguise himself as a Yutai patrol rider to approach the city gate with an urgent message.
Second, deliver the message to the defender and seize the opportunity to kill him.
Third, under the suppression of the city guarding formation, amidst the pressure from the military formation and armaments, breach the gate.
Fourth, hold out until Zhongxuan Sheng leads the army to charge in.
If any step isn’t done properly, he will face life-threatening danger!
Yet after serious contemplation, he merely said it’s worth a try.
Zhongxuan Sheng, in turn, entrusting him with such a dangerous task, did not offer any unnecessary words.
Perhaps the thousands of soldiers from Victory Camp have gained much along the way, achievements, wealth, everything one could hope for. What they feel is the thrill of swift victories, the joy of being undefeated.
Yet, as the core of Victory Camp, both of them are constantly aware of danger.
After all, they are in the Xia Region, surrounded by many enemies, fighting in the midst of a Furious Sea, always at risk of being swallowed by the tides.
It is only through Zhongxuan Sheng’s exceptional intelligence that everything appears so effortless.
But for Zhongxuan Sheng and Jiang Wang, who bear the lives of three thousand, how could it be easy?
Jiang Wang is always training, Zhongxuan Sheng is always thinking.
They constantly exchange ideas, continuously discussing, but in truth, behind enemy lines, the options available are few.
After the reconstruction of the war order in Hui Ming Fu and the arrival of a significant figure from the Xia side to oversee, this sense of impending danger reached its peak.
If there was flexibility before, from now on, no step could be taken in error!
New Festival City is a must-conquer city, critically important in Zhongxuan Sheng’s strategic plan.
Using the fall of Honggu City and wearing the uniform of the Shaokang Fu army to create chaos in Hui Ming Fu and alert the direction of Shaokang Fu, Zhongxuan Sheng has already crafted the best conditions through tact.
Now it is time to take a risk.
To capture New Festival, cannot launch a frontal assault. A military formation of three thousand facing the city head-on cannot breach the city, and large forces cannot even approach the walls.
The only viable option now is with personal valor, to slay the general, seize the flag, and occupy the gate.
If Zhongxuan Sheng were the one with a stronger martial ability, he would also go without hesitation.
Now Jiang Wang has no other considerations, and it’s the same reason.
Their friendship has surpassed those unnecessary considerations.
Their trust in each other is without reservation.
Words that need not be spoken are spoken all the time, yet now... not a word needs saying! ƒrēewebnovel.com
Jiang Wang left behind the Storage Box and Longing.
He changed into the military uniform, mounted the Yutai patrol horse, took the Xia Army messenger rider’s flag and seal, retrieved the standard crossbow and short sword of the Yutai patrol cavalry, and after learning a few phrases with a northern Hui Ming Fu accent from Zhongxuan Sheng... then he lightly nudged the reins, spurred the horse, and rode towards New Festival City.
This grand city stands tall, the vast sky presses low, and the moat wraps around like a Jade Belt.
The city guarding formation is already activated—every city along the way has been the same. The Summer Country’s garrison no longer cares much about losses, having shifted to more cautious defensive strategies.
Donning the blue short-style uniform of the Summer Country Yutai patrol cavalry and using the Disaster Fighting Seal to conceal his brilliance, Jiang Wang rode alone towards New Festival City.
Zhongxuan Sheng and Shisi hid in the shadows of the trees, watching from afar.
At that time, the distant city was like a mountain, the distant sky like a painting.
At that time, the floating clouds resembled galloping horses.
At that time, the blue-white steed and its rider rode away, never looking back.
...
"I am Yutai Patrol Rider, delivering urgent military orders, New Festival City defender receive the command!"
"I am Yutai Patrol Rider, delivering urgent military orders, New Festival City defender receive the command!"
Jiang Wang urged his horse, shouting loudly, resonating with Path Origin, and called out three times in a row.
