However, the bandits' advisor's desperate efforts were effective. He Dachui's warhorse was stabbed by his sword, and it galloped away with an unprecedented burst of energy, actually escaping the battle. He Dachui tried desperately to rein in his warhorse but to no avail. He could only let the tears in his eyes flow freely.
"Brothers …" For the first time in his life, He Dachui understood the meaning of the word 'brothers'.
So this is what it means to be brothers!
But when I understand it, I no longer have any brothers!
The Fortress of Resilience was already in sight.
He Dachui, who had yet to regain his composure, suddenly heard someone yell from the gate, "Open the gate, let him in!"
The thick gate opened abruptly.
He Dachui's eyes were still streaming with tears. His tears had already turned red; they were tears of blood.
At this moment, he deeply regretted his own selfishness.
What future did he want?
A bunch of brothers who had been living happily with him in the forest had died for him!
The words of the military counselor and his brothers before they died flashed in his mind like a bolt of lightning.
"Big brother … in the future, you can have a wife and children. Don't forget to burn incense for us in the future!"
"Big brother, the brothers … know!"
"We're going to die anyway. Let's use our lives in exchange for a golden path for big brother! Everyone is willing! "
The third chief, who was riddled with arrows, said before he died, "Brothers, charge forward with our lives … for big brother's future … Go quickly …"
The military counselor roared before he died, "Go ~ ~ ~ ~"
He Dachui suddenly roared into the sky and wailed maniacally.
"Enter the fort quickly. The gate will close if you don't enter now!"
Someone urged sternly.
The Fortress of Resilience's gates could not be opened easily. If the Wolftaken had not joined the battle and secured the Steel Cavalry's victory, the gates would not have been opened so easily. However, He Dachui had yet to enter the fort, so the people inside were naturally anxious. They did not know that delays could lead to unforeseen changes. What if something unexpected happened?
However, He Dachui still had not entered the pass despite the continuous urging from the other end. He suddenly turned his horse around and roared, "Brothers, when we reach the netherworld, we are still the Wolftaken! We come and go like the wind, we come and go without warning! I'm coming! "
Just as his two hammers smashed the heads of two cavalrymen, his entire body was pierced by more than ten spears!
He Dachui was bleeding from his seven orifices. Suddenly, he cracked his mouth and laughed.
I'm coming.
"I've never been so happy in my life!"
He Dachui was dead!
All his life, he yearned to live in the light of day. All his life, he hoped to get rid of the Wolftaken name and become a normal person. He wanted to become a person of status and bring honor to his ancestors!
Yet, when he saw hope, when hope was right in front of him and within reach, when the guards approved of him and allowed him to enter, he gave up. He gave up without hesitation!
Once they entered the pass, they would no longer be Wolftaken. From now on, he was a military officer! As long as he didn't die, his future would be bright!
But after all, he did not enter.
No one knew what he was thinking.
Moreover, no one knew what he meant when he said, "I've never been so happy in my life …"
Perhaps he finally understood what it meant to be a brother.
Or perhaps, as a man of Yutang, he had finally fought for the country.
In spite of this, his body was annihilated among the thousands of cavalrymen. No one cared about what he said anymore.
The Wolftaken were annihilated!
With He Dachui's death, the battle gradually came to an end. The battle between the two cavalrymen had ended!
Yutang's Steel Cavalry was left with less than three thousand men.
Dongxuan's ten thousand Shadow Cavalry had been annihilated!
Fu Baoguo stood with his back straight; no one knew what he was thinking.
Only Fu Baoguo himself knew that he had suddenly understood something in that instant.
"I know now. I know how to deal with Han Sanhe now. Even if this method can't guarantee victory, it can at least buy us some time! Hold on until the Nine Supremes Lords come to our aid! "
Fu Baoguo said, "We must find the Wolftaken leader's corpse later and bury him with military honors!"
"This person has contributed greatly to this battle. He can't be buried!"
Fu Baoguo said.
Contributed greatly?
Everyone was perplexed and unable to find an answer. In their eyes, the Wolftaken were a bunch of idiots who had come to die!
How could they have contributed greatly?
Could it be that the marshal was referring to them using their lives to disrupt the Shadow Cavalry's formation? Contributed greatly from there?
If that was the case, it would make sense … but …
Fu Baoguo turned to walk back, ignoring the nagging of the generals beside him. Right now, he felt as if he had been enlightened.
"I've been a marshal for so many years, my brain has actually become rigid!" Fu Baoguo thought to himself, "It's this Wolftaken … that reminds me!"
"Come and go like the wind, gather and disperse without warning! Swarm forward and scatter! "
Fu Baoguo's eyes shone brighter.
"With the Steel Cavalry's strict discipline and the Wolftaken's roguish fighting style, they can unleash a terrifying combat power … Hmm, it still needs to be perfected …"
"Gather and discuss the military situation!"
"Yes!"
Four days later, Han Sanhe's million-strong army finally arrived!
Yutang's warriors stood at the top of the Fortress of Resilience's wall. Looking into the distance, they could see densely packed military camps and tents as far as their eyes could see. Flags fluttered in the wind as far as their eyes could see, covering the mountains and plains!
Even when they tried their best, they could not see the end of it!
It was a sea of people, a forest of camps!
Dongxuan's reinforcements had arrived from the rear, boosting the morale that had been low. For a moment, the soldiers were strong and their horses were strong; they looked like they were going to conquer the Fortress of Resilience in one fell swoop.
"Teacher, I've failed to live up to your expectations …"
Zhan Ge had come to ask for forgiveness. This was the first thing he said when he arrived at the central tent.
"Let's not talk about the fact that victory and defeat are common in a war. Let's talk about your defeat. Whether you lose to Tie Zheng or to Fu Baoguo, it's not embarrassing. To you, it's a valuable experience and a good thing. I've never expected you to defeat those famous generals in one battle. If you really win, it's delightful but it might not be a good thing for your future."
Han Sanhe was unusually calm, as if he had already expected such an outcome. His words of comfort were sincere.
The reason why Han Sanhe had come so slowly was to prepare for the sudden arrival of the Nine Supremes. This was his top priority; he dared not delay or be negligent. On the other hand, it was as he had said – he wanted Zhan Ge to take charge of the situation and gain experience.
He had never hoped that Zhan Ge could defeat Fu Baoguo and occupy the Fortress of Resilience before his army arrived.
How could the title of Yutang's strongest youth be obtained so easily?
His words were hurtful, but they were the truth in Han Sanhe's heart. Facing his beloved disciple, the person who would inherit everything from him in the future, he spoke his mind freely and went straight to the heart of the matter.
"Zhan Ge, you have to know that Yutang's military leaders, Qiu, Leng, and Fang, are old now. The two main marshals of the army now are Tie Zheng and Fu Baoguo. Facing Fu Baoguo alone in such a battle is a rare experience for you!"
Han Sanhe said in a low voice, "Tie Zheng still has a weakness. Sometimes, he relies on his martial prowess and sometimes, he's reckless and reckless. However, Fu Baoguo can be considered an all-rounder. He's experienced and prudent, rarely taking risks for luck. However, rarely taking risks doesn't mean that he can't. As long as the chance of victory is high enough, he won't hesitate when it's time to strike. The thirty thousand Steel Cavalry's ambush is proof of this! "
"This person is a difficult opponent."
Han Sanhe smiled faintly and said, "However, all the famous generals in this world have their weaknesses. Fu Baoguo is no exception. Perhaps, I should say that his strength is also his weakness … he's too stable! Sometimes, being too stable can become a weakness that can be exploited! "
Zhan Ge bowed to listen to his teacher's teachings. At this moment, he suddenly had the urge to ask, 'Since all the generals in this world have their weaknesses, what is teacher's weakness?'
Indeed, what was the weakness of Han Sanhe, the publicly acknowledged unrivaled general of this world?
No one seemed to know yet. Perhaps it would be revealed in this battle?
…
In the days that followed, both sides engaged in an even more intense battle than before.
Han Sanhe personally deployed his troops to attack the Fortress of Resilience. There were many battles in a row, the battles exceptionally brutal. Both the offensive and defensive sides were clear; Yutang defended while Dongxuan attacked. Yutang's army, who relied on the fort, naturally had the upper hand. The casualty ratio between both sides was maintained at four to one. This meant that Yutang had the advantage of the terrain; one person could take four lives from the opponent.
In spite of this, Han Sanhe did not mind. It was within his expectations. The Fortress of Resilience was the world's strongest fortress; it was easy to defend and difficult to attack. Furthermore, with Fu Baoguo's steady management, the current situation was not unexpected.
Furthermore, their military strength far surpassed Yutang's by a few times. Even if they were to expend their forces like this, they could still afford it. If they continued to attack like this, the enemy's morale would drop to rock bottom in at most ten days. In fifteen to twenty days, the Fortress of Resilience would fall!
This was Han Sanhe's confidence. He was certain that his judgment would not be wrong.
Han Sanhe had not planned to employ any other strategies or tactics right from the start. He would launch a direct attack and win with brute force. This was the most direct method that would result in the highest casualties, but it was also the most effective and targeted. It was especially effective against someone as stable as Fu Baoguo!
However, just like what Han Sanhe had said himself, all the famous generals in this world had their weaknesses. Han Sanhe was no exception!
His weakness was perhaps his overconfidence. He had never expected that a person who had long hardened his character would undergo such a shocking transformation.
As the saying went, a scholar who had been away for three days would be looked at in a different light.
This time, the person Han Sanhe had misjudged was Fu Baoguo. He was shocked to realize that he did not seem to know Fu Baoguo anymore.
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