Chapter 3, Red Ocean

In stark contrast to Xu Haifeng's orders, the commander of the Red Ocean issued a directive for the entire army to pursue. All the cavalry of the Red Ocean, well-trained, were divided into one hundred small teams, each consisting of twenty to thirty individuals. They discarded their firearms, drew their sabers, and chased after the defeated Caesarans, claiming a life with each swing of their sabers.

Although the Red Ocean's troops saw the enemy cavalry, they maintained their original speed and entered the city gate one after another without haste. Once everyone had entered the gate, the thick door was immediately concealed. Although the city wall had faced the greatest calamity in history over the past twenty days, with most areas in ruins, the structure still remained. With it as a support, they had a significant advantage compared to confronting the enemy on flat ground.

Xu Haifeng secretly compared himself with them in his heart, only to find that he was far inferior. If there were any aspects in which he could compete with them, perhaps those soldiers who had drunk blood wine might have a slight edge in personal qualities.

The Caesar people spontaneously organized several small-scale counterattacks, but due to their insufficient numbers, they were utterly unable to withstand the fierce onslaught of the cavalry. A wave of red surged over, only to vanish immediately, leaving behind a few corpses lying desolately on the ground. Occasionally, some Caesar people discarded their weapons and knelt down to surrender, but the cavalry of the Red Sea and the Books turned a blind eye, directly greeting them with their sabers. They were resolute in their determination to leave no prisoners and to eradicate all.

I am the Deputy General of the Red Ocean Legion, Direction Ming. May I inquire about your esteemed title

I am Xu Haifeng, the leader of the fourth squad under the seventh team of the second battalion of the fifth column in the western front camp. I have met the commander. Xu Haifeng sat in a rattan chair, weakly clasping his fists in salute, struggling to stand up, but clearly lacking the strength to do so

After the initial excitement, Xu Haifeng returned to the weak state caused by excessive blood loss, his legs unable to support him, relying entirely on those around him to avoid falling. He found it very strange where the strength had come from that had allowed him to run from the foot of the city to the top in one breath. However, upon seeing the soldiers in the red sea beginning to enter the city, he immediately ordered the inner city gates to be opened to go out and welcome them

Including Xu Haifeng, there were originally one hundred and ninety-two people. However, the recent battle was exceedingly fierce; trench warfare is fundamentally different from city defense, and we suffered a loss of sixty-eight people in an instant. Therefore, we are left with only this few now

However, he was unaware that the other party held him in high regard as well. In fact, based on the performance of Qin Yong and others, no one would underestimate him again. Such fearless warriors, unafraid of death, are rare in the world.

m.hetushu.com is gone ... ... Xu Haifeng smiled sadly, unable to suppress the sorrow in his heart, and cried out loudly: "Over five thousand brothers, and only a few remain. One hundred and twenty-four are all here, while the rest have sacrificed their lives for the country."

The chase did not last long; in less than half an hour, the warriors of the red ocean ceased their pursuit, gathered from all directions, and after a brief clearing of the battlefield, began to enter the city

The Ancient Path Bearded Marshal? Xu Haifeng couldn't help but be taken aback. This Ancient Path Bearded Marshal is the supreme commander of the Eagle Legion, one of the five major legions stationed in the West. Since the outbreak of the war with the Caesar people, he has been appointed by His Majesty the Emperor as the commander of the Western Front, essentially the overall commander against the Caesar forces. At this moment, he commands an army of over 300,000 soldiers. How could such a significant figure possibly concern himself with this small military camp

Direction Ming was momentarily taken aback, clearly not expecting the other party's official position to be so low. However, upon witnessing Xu Haifeng's actions, he quickly stepped forward, gently pressing Xu Haifeng's shoulder, and said: "Brother is injured, no need for excessive formalities." He glanced at the crowd outside the city gate and asked: "How many people are still in the city?"

Brother, please rest assured, we will certainly remember this grudge in our hearts and will eventually seek justice from Caesar's dog. Direction Ming also shares this sentiment and offers comfort and advice.

Caesar's cavalry did not conduct a siege; instead, they circled around at a distance of an arrow's flight from the city walls. Subsequently, half of the troops dismounted to clean up the battlefield, while the other half remained fully focused on guarding against the Han army inside the city. Given this situation, it was clear that neither side would engage in combat.

Xu Haifeng focused his gaze and saw a young officer in his thirties. He had an elongated face, sharp eyebrows, and bright eyes, with a strong build reminiscent of a tiger and a wolf. His bright red robe was adorned with an eagle poised to take flight, and a belt made of lion and tiger jade was fastened around his waist. His expression exuded a certain heroic spirit, yet also hinted at a fierce demeanor. The guards beside him were equally impressive, each standing tall and imposing. Despite their heavy armor, they moved with ease, all being fine young men of the military.

At that moment, the sound of galloping hooves echoed from afar once again. Xu Haifeng, standing high, could naturally see far ahead. He immediately deduced that the approaching force was the cavalry of the Caesar people, clearly having received news and hurried to provide reinforcements. Unfortunately, they were still a step too late. Had they arrived half an hour earlier, or if the commander of the Caesar infantry had not fled but instead organized the troops to resist with all their might, the outcome would have been difficult to predict.

The warriors of the red ocean suddenly split into two sides, and an officer clad in a bright red robe emerged, flanked by several guards. Upon seeing a row of fierce and bloodied men standing at the inner city gate, the foremost among them was a young man seated in a rattan chair at hetushu .com .com, while beside him stood the formidable man, General Qin Yong, who resembled a demonic figure. Just by observing this scene, even a fool would know who the true leader was.

Thank you, Commander, for your tireless efforts and long-distance support. By the grace of Your Majesty, this city has been preserved. I hereby, in accordance with orders, transfer the responsibility of the city’s defense to your esteemed army

"Very well, from this moment on, our army will take over the defense responsibilities of this city." Direction Ming paused for a moment, then smiled slightly and said: "Before I came here, Marshal Gu Dao Ran entrusted me to convey a message to all of you in your esteemed army."

The cavalry of the Caesar people quickly arrived on the battlefield. Although their numbers were not large, they still had over 5,000 riders. Xu Haifeng gasped in shock; he finally understood why the commander of the Red Sea had only pursued for a little over half an hour under such favorable conditions and had implemented a no-captives strategy. It seemed he had long known that the reinforcements of the Caesar people were nearby and had calculated the time of their arrival, proceeding with complete confidence and executing all actions in an orderly manner

Direction Ming understood that it would be difficult to persuade him in a short time, so he changed the subject and said: "I have come here on official orders to support your army. Fortunately, your army is valiant, and we have not arrived too late."

Direction Ming shook his military uniform and respectfully bowed deeply to Xu Haifeng, saying solemnly: "Yes, the esteemed Marshal has entrusted me to convey a message to you all: you are the pride of the Imperial Army. Here, please allow me to represent the Marshal, the 300,000 soldiers of the Western Front, and also the 100,000 warriors of our Red Ocean Corps, to extend the highest tribute to all the surviving soldiers and those who have honorably sacrificed their lives in your ranks."

"It is..." Xu Haifeng choked, momentarily at a loss for words. Behind him, Qin Yong's eyes were also red, but he held back his tears. Xu Haifeng's blood wine is extraordinarily miraculous; those who drink it will have their vitality stimulated, significantly enhancing their physical condition. Additionally, they will subconsciously obey Xu Haifeng's commands, but it has a profound impact on the drinker's own consciousness, almost leading to a complete loss of self-awareness. However, for some unknown reason, Qin Yong is an exception, which is why he feels an inexplicable sorrow and anger when he thinks of his deceased comrades.

Seeing that the situation was settled, Xu Haifeng issued the order to withdraw the troops. A man beside him raised a black flag and waved it continuously on the highest wall of the inner city. Upon witnessing this, Qin Yong and the others immediately returned to regroup without saying a word.

Watching the valiant performance of his comrades, Xu Haifeng was deeply impressed. Dividing the entire team into dozens of small squads may seem like a joke in a large-scale melee, but at this moment, it was precisely the right strategy for pursuing the enemy, achieving maximum effectiveness in eliminating foes. The grand reputation of the Red Ocean is clearly not just empty talk.