Chapter 7, Breaking Camp

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The situation has become chaotic; the defeated soldiers are nowhere to be found, and we do not know where the personnel are either. I fear that only the three of us can go!

As the number of those who do not shy away from life and death surged, Gongsun Xun and Han Dang, being only two individuals, naturally began to feel somewhat overwhelmed

However, looking at the uncle beside him who could not utter a word, at this moment, no one could be of use, and the young Gongsun Yue, who could not win the trust of the crowd, seemed to have no choice but to believe in this person

The Xianbei soldiers thought that I, Gongsun Xun, was not skilled in archery? Gongsun Xun discarded his sword and took up his bow, his voice resonant, which unexpectedly startled several Xianbei soldiers armed with long spears in front of him, causing them to hesitate momentarily.

What a pity! Han Dang stepped forward, sighing repeatedly. The reinforcements have already arrived, almost managing to capture him. This Ke is indeed a significant figure among the Central Xianbei, the leader of a major Xianbei tribe directly under Tan Shihuai.

For the Xianbei people, when faced with a night raid, should they flee or fight

Quickly put an end to these two! Ke, feeling both shocked and angry, repeatedly shouted for the warriors of his unit to step forward. "Whoever kills either of these two will be rewarded with one hundred dingkou, and I will forgo all the wealth I have been allocated this time, giving it all to you!"

Bare-chested, Ke Zuique was both angry and anxious, raising his whip and striking it across Mo Huyou's face, leaving the latter's already disheveled face bloodied and bruised.

In the eighteenth year of the reign of Emperor Wu of the Great Ancestor, he served as an official in the commandery. When the Xianbei invaded the borders, he led thirty cavalrymen to sortie from Lulong Pass at night and achieved a great victory over them, thus his reputation resounded throughout Hebei

Having said that, without paying attention to the reactions of those people, Gongsun Xun quickly mounted his horse and rushed forward to assist a Han army cavalryman who had fallen off his horse not far away

"I see now," Han Dang laughed heartily upon hearing this. "I have seen a temple of the Shakyamuni sect over in Zhuo County, but I have yet to see a temple of the Commune teaching. If we are victorious this time, it must surely be due to the protection of the deities! I, Han Yigong, hereby vow that if one day I am granted a marquis title and enjoy wealth and nobility, I will certainly build a grand temple for the Commune teaching, dedicated to the great Master Marx!"

"Three against three!" At this moment, Gongsun Xun was already blinded by rage and replied boldly, "With your courage and mine, why should we fear him?"

Fortunately! Gongsun Xun shook his head and, without any regard for his image, threw down his bow and arrows and sat down heavily. "To be honest with you, my brother Yigong, my strength has actually reached its limit. The fact that I was able to shoot that arrow at his face is already a blessing from the gods... If those spear-wielding Xianbei and mixed Hu really manage to stab me, I fear I will have to meet Marx today"

"Do not mind him anymore, mount the horse, and temporarily retreat!" Han Dang's eyes were about to split with rage; if Gongsun Xun were to fall here, he would have no way to redeem himself even if he died a hundred times! "Spare his life, it is not worth it!"

Moreover, Gongsun Xun, clad in iron armor and helmet, did not shy away from arrows, wielding a pointed steel spear, he slashed and thrust, bravely advancing forward. The eagle-eyed armored warrior behind him galloped left and right, drawing his bow and nocking arrows, shouting loudly; with each shout, a Xianbei warrior fell to the ground, struck by an arrow! Although there were only two of them, they were indeed unstoppable, charging straight into this place!

Very well. Gongsun Yue raised his hand and pointed to the enemy camp that was already in an uproar outside, and asked sternly, "Cheng Pu, I will give you two tunes and four hundred infantry. Are you willing to go out of the fortress to escort my brother back to the city?"

Run towards Lulongse! Gongsun Xun thrust his spear through a heavily armored Xianbei warrior, then turned to the several stunned Han captives and shouted loudly, There are already troops dispatched to assist! If we wait at the foot of the fortress until dawn, there will be a way out!

Indeed. This Cheng Pu is merely a minor official of no significance. In the face of Gongsun Yue, who has taken over the command of the county magistrate, as well as the abrupt situation both inside and outside the borders, he is able to maintain a calm demeanor throughout the entire process

For the Han people during the night raid, in the midst of a bitter struggle, was it the organized reinforcements that arrived first, or the cavalry trapped in the enemy camp that could not hold on any longer

Be careful! Han Dang rushed in, ending the life of a Xianbei soldier who attempted to ambush the cavalryman with a single arrow. "Young lord, the enemy camp is already in disarray, but if the central army's Ke Zui Que is still present, he might be able to stabilize the situation. The outcome of this battle is still uncertain."

Then kill him! Gongsun Xun, drenched in a hot and humid sweat, whether it was sweat or blood, drew out his spear and replied in a stern voice

For the Xianbei people, the number of households is everything; one hundred households constitute a small tribe. Such rewards from Ke Zuique have indeed incited many to rise with a desire to kill

Good! Gongsun Yue, seeing the other party's bold agreement, finally believed it to some extent. Then, with a swift motion, he drew out the saber of Gongsun Zhao beside him, startling his clan uncle, whose face turned pale, and causing several senior officers standing nearby to feel a jolt in their hearts. 'This is my uncle's saber. The elite troops at the gate have already assembled, and I entrust them all to you. If there are arrogant soldiers or fierce generals who do not obey orders, you may kill them first and report later; my uncle will take responsibility for it... Hurry! Leading the thirty cavalry to raid the camp are my elder brother Gongsun Xun and the squad leader Han Dang; their lives are entrusted to you, Cheng Pu!'

Mo Huguo felt a surge of anxiety, and when he turned around, he saw Ke Zuique's hesitant expression, which was not in harmony with the situation. To his surprise, Ke had already begun to hurriedly put on his armor, not knowing what was happening. The burning pain on his face made this small tribal leader unexpectedly feel a trace of inexplicable pleasure.

Once again, two people were brutally slain. Gongsun Xun was no more than twenty steps away from Ke Zuique, who was on the verge of donning his armor. Had it not been for the protection of the Imperial Guards surrounding him, he would have likely been finished off by Han Dang's arrow long ago. However, at this moment, Gongsun Xun already felt his strength waning. In the distance, Han Dang released an arrow, striking down a guard who had been pushed out by Ke Zuique. Upon reaching for his quiver, he was horrified to discover that he had run out of arrows.

"Lord Ke Zuique, we must leave at once!" In front of the central military tent, Mo Huyou, with blood smeared on his face and barefoot with disheveled hair, was desperately persuading Ke Zuique while suddenly changing his demeanor. "I heard from the defeated soldiers that the Prefect Hou from Yangle City has come with a large army. On my way here to escort you, I even encountered his vanguard, Gongsun Xun, so the news must be true! Now the elite cavalry from Lulong Pass has also emerged, surrounding us from both sides; the situation is dire! Your esteemed self is of great importance, and our troops are not all here; we must leave quickly!"

I am afraid no one knows the answer

"Their arrows are gone, and the other one has no long weapons left!" Ke Zuique saw the opportunity and immediately shouted loudly. "All of you, charge in! Use the spears to stab them! Fools, do not use bows and arrows; they are too soft. They are all wearing double-layered iron armor, which is of little use!"

The clerk who was called Cheng Pu took the knife without saying a word and went straight downstairs. Several officers who were avoiding the battle exchanged glances in silence

Although I am but a minor official," Cheng Pu said as he bowed his head in response. "I also understand the significance of loyalty and trust! It is my duty to slay the traitors for the country, and since you, my lord, and the young master are willing to trust me, how could I dare to betray that trust? I am willing to immediately venture beyond the pass to provide support, all in the name of loyalty and trust!

Uh, it is said to be a sect in the West known as the Common Teaching, and it is also one of the founding figures, seemingly akin to the Buddha of the Shakyamuni lineage. My mother is quite devout in this faith.

Who is Marx? Han, upon hearing this, also felt a sense of fear, but since the war had reached a temporary conclusion and the momentum of victory was already established, he naturally had the leisure to ask.

At this moment, the Han cavalry that had emerged from the Lulong Pass had already penetrated the enemy camp, but due to the headwind and the night battle, they quickly lost their formation and began to fight individually. In such a situation, it was essentially a matter of fighting with sheer determination.

On the battlefield, Han Dang and Gongsun Xun disregarded the life and death of this person, each striving forward with all their might, charging straight towards the central army

"Are you called Cheng Pu?" Gongsun Yue looked at the young official in front of him, unable to help but feel a slight tremor. Can he really entrust his brother's life to this petty official?

Having spoken, the two rode forward, heading straight for a nearby camp marked by a large banner. The Han cavalryman who had fallen from his horse climbed back up and gritted his teeth to follow. However, just as he mounted, an arrow shot in from an unknown direction, striking him squarely in the face, causing him to fall headfirst into the fire.

However, after a few lashes, Ke Zuique helplessly threw the whip to the ground: "Mo Huyou, right? I know you are loyal, and I want to leave as well, but Khan Tanshihuai is strict in military discipline. If I abandon the camp this time, he will certainly not spare me!"

As soon as the words fell, Ke Zuique felt a flash in front of him, and an arrow came flying towards him. In a panic, he turned his face to dodge, but the arrow pierced directly through both his cheeks, causing blood to flow profusely

Thus, the last breath remaining in the Xianbei camp dissipated, and subsequently, as the Han infantry in the fortress successfully engaged in battle, the situation for the Xianbei people naturally unfolded like a swift current

Mo Huyou's expression was agitated, and just as he was about to speak again, he heard a commotion behind him. Turning around, he was utterly taken aback—Gongsun Xun and that exceptionally skilled archer, the Eagle-eyed Armored Warrior, had actually charged right up to the front of the central military camp!

Moreover, after coordinating with Han to kill several opponents, Gongsun Xun, who was at the forefront, suddenly found that his long spear was stuck in the opponent's bone joint, making it impossible to pull it back. He quickly let go and drew his waist knife. However, the waist knife was too short and proved ineffective in the chaotic battle. After a few exchanges, he was forced to abandon his horse and fight on foot. Losing the advantages of length and height, he naturally found himself at a disadvantage, becoming increasingly strained. The waist knife was too short and proved ineffective in the chaotic battle. After a few exchanges, he was forced to abandon his horse and fight on foot. Losing the advantages of length and height, he naturally found himself at a disadvantage, becoming increasingly strained.

However, fortunately, there was still Han Dang providing support from behind. His every arrow hit the mark, and despite the disadvantage they faced, the two of them were able to continue moving forward, which made them appear even more valiant.

At that moment, Ke Zuique pressed his hand against his cheek and, in a daze, unexpectedly saw two fire dragons approaching from the direction of Lulong Pass, getting closer and closer. He realized that the Han reinforcements had arrived, yet he found himself unable to speak, and was also terrified by the archery skills of someone named Gongsun Xun. In a moment of panic, this Xianbei general lost his courage and directly turned to flee. His several personal guards exchanged glances in silence, and with a shout, they turned to protect their lord as they escaped.

Gongsun Xun, who was aware of Marx's true nature, did not expose it but simply laughed heartily. Although his voice was not as resounding as that of his cousin Gongsun Zan, at this moment, his laughter seemed particularly bold, reverberating throughout the entire camp.