Following the chariots, Ouyang Shuo led the remaining 1,700 elite cavalrymen of Shanhai County south along the Wei River. He was determined to capture all the leaders of the Zhou Dynasty's camp in one fell swoop.
Zhou Wuwang and Jiang Shang didn't think that there would be horses this fast in the world that could catch up to their chariots. As a result, they didn't even think about covering their tracks along the way, heading straight for Meng Jin.
When it was close to noon, they could see the retreating chariots in the distance.
Ouyang Shuo suddenly raised his hand, signaling for the troops to stop. The rapidly advancing cavalry stopped as if someone had slammed on the brakes.
"Wang Feng!" Ouyang Shuo called for his captain.
Wang Feng was already behind Ouyang Shuo, and he immediately caught up. "I'm here."
"Come closer!"
The cool-looking guard captain had a puzzled look on his face. He did not know what his lord was up to this time. Ouyang Shuo whispered something into Wang Feng's ear. Wang Feng's eyes flashed with bewilderment, but he immediately recovered his cool expression. Outsiders would not be able to see anything strange, and they did not know what mission Master had given him.
Wang Feng returned to his position and signaled to the guards behind him. "Guards, follow me!" With that, he patted the horse's back and turned into a small path.
"Yes!" The guards quickly followed, not wasting any time.
The other members of the cavalry, including Lin Yi, didn't say anything. There were rules in the army, and they didn't say anything that shouldn't be said, and they didn't ask anything that shouldn't be asked.
As the commander of the army, Ouyang Shuo's orders were top secret.
"Keep moving, and remember, capture Wu Wang and Jiang Shang alive. Don't take their lives." Ouyang Shuo said, worried that the cavalry might make a mistake.
"Yes!"
After a short pause, the troops continued forward, and soon caught up to the chariots.
The sound of hooves alerted Zhou Wuwang. Zhou Wuwang, who was already frightened, turned around and saw the approaching cavalry. He couldn't help but be shocked.
The Radiant armor that the first battalion wore was too obvious, and it shone with a golden light under the noon sun. Zhou Wuwang could tell that this was the most brutal cavalry that had slaughtered the vassal army on the battlefield. The faces of the kings of the vassal states instantly turned pale. This group of demons had long become a nightmare that they could not get rid of.
"The heavens want me dead!" King Wuwang of Zhou lamented.
As King Wuwang of Zhou lamented, wave after wave of arrows rained down on him.
Each chariot carried two or four horses. The two horses in the middle were called 'Liangfu', and were tied to the two sides of the shaft by a yoke. The two horses on the left and right were called 'Liangfu', and were tied to the front of the chariot with leather strips. Together they were called 'Si'.
Each chariot carried three armored soldiers, arranged according to left, center, and right.
The armoured soldier on the left held a bow and was in charge of shooting. He was the head of the chariot and was known as the 'Left Chariot', also known as the 'Head Armor'. The armoured soldier on the right held a dagger and was in charge of stabbing. He was also responsible for removing obstacles for the chariot and was known as the 'Right Chariot', also known as the 'Riding Armor'. The one in the middle was the chariot driver and he only carried a short sword for defense.
The cavalry unit's target was mainly Che Zuo and the chariot driver. They were eliminating the enemy's long-range threat while forcing the chariot to stop. Of course, this was a great test of the cavalry's archery skills.
As expected, Che Zuo on the chariot tried to retaliate as well. Unfortunately, the enemy's range was far from the compound bows of the cavalry unit. Before the arrow could hit the cavalryman, it fell to the ground.
"Stop moving forward, or we'll kill you!" Lin Yi shouted under Ouyang Shuo's signal.
Jiang Shang seemed to have aged a few years- this group of Inhumans had exceeded his expectations. It wasn't that Jiang Shang wasn't smart, but that he didn't have enough information. The enemy's existence had exceeded the knowledge of this era. No matter how resourceful he was, no matter how many tricks he had up his sleeves, what could he do about it?
"King, stop, we can't escape." Jiang Shang said bitterly.
Zhou Wuwang was silent and ordered the troops to stop.
Ouyang Shuo led the cavalry unit and surrounded the three hundred chariots. The cavalry didn't let down their guard, aiming their bows at each soldier. The slightest movement would turn him into a sieve.
"Put down your weapons!" Ouyang Shuo continued to pressure.
The soldiers' faces were pale as they looked at their king helplessly. Zhou Wuwang didn't even dare look at his men in the eye and gestured for them to do as they were told. The soldiers could only throw down their spears or bows, completely giving up on resisting.
Now, these people were lambs waiting to be slaughtered by Ouyang Shuo.
Jiang Shang stood on the chariot without a trace of fear on his face. He sternly said: "You must not be a nobody. Why don't you tell us your name so that we can die with clarity?"
Ouyang Shuo nodded. Under the protection of Lin Yi and the other generals, he walked out of the crowd. "We are from the Shang Dynasty. We are the representatives of the Inhumans. We are under the orders of the Shang King to capture you. Surrender now."
What kind of person was Jiang Shang? Ouyang Shuo's actions were strange. He obviously could have killed them directly, but he chose to play this trick of persuading them to surrender. He must have some ulterior motives.
He made up his mind. Perhaps there was still a chance. "The Shang King is licentious, cruel, and warmongering. You are a young hero, why are you working for such a tyrant? "
Ouyang Shuo smiled. "You must be joking. We are just serving our own masters." Ouyang Shuo didn't admit or deny Jiang Shang's accusation. Serving their own masters had already made his stance clear.
Jiang Shang paused. He knew that Ouyang Shuo wasn't easy to fool. He didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "What are you trying to do? Why don't you tell us? We are all going to die soon. What are you afraid of?!"
Sure enough, he was a utilitarian, going straight to the point.
Ouyang Shuo cupped his fists. "I dare not hide anything from you. I am here on behalf of you."
"Oh? I am just an old man. How can I trouble you? "Jiang Shang's words were sarcastic.
"Great Grandfather, you should know that us mutants can't stay here for long. I admire your wisdom and would like to invite you to follow me back so that I can listen to your teachings every day. "Ouyang Shuo made his intentions clear.
Jiang Shang was unmoved. "A loyal subject does not serve two masters. Moreover, you are an enemy of Western Zhou."
Ouyang Shuo shook his head. "You don't have to be in a hurry to decline. You can make your decision after hearing my conditions."
"There is no need to say anything else. I will not agree to any of your conditions." Jiang Shang was determined.
Ouyang Shuo wasn't disappointed. Jiang Shang was only putting on a show to gain more bargaining chips for his side. He wasn't really refusing to comply. He smiled and said, "What if my condition is to let King Wu go?"
Jiang Shang was moved. King Wu was his lifeline. He didn't care if he died but he couldn't watch the bloodline of the Western Zhou royal family die out. If that was the case, how would he have the face to see the dead King Wen?
"Are you saying that you will let King Wu go if I am willing to follow you?" Jiang Shang wanted to confirm.
Ouyang Shuo nodded. "That's right!"
"What about the others?" Jiang Shang wasn't satisfied with saving King Wu alone.
Ouyang Shuo smiled coldly. "Great Grandfather, letting King Wu go is the most I can do. I will be reprimanded by the Shang King when I return. Please don't make things difficult for me. "
As soon as Ouyang Shuo finished speaking, everyone's faces turned deathly pale, with the exception of King Wu. There was no doubt that Ouyang Shuo's words had sentenced them to death.
Jiang Shang was disappointed. He knew that Ouyang Shuo wasn't a merciful person. "In that case, I can agree to your conditions. However, I am disheartened and have no interest in becoming an official. Even if I follow you, I will just be a hermit. "
Ouyang Shuo was excited about the first half of the sentence. The second half made Ouyang Shuo smile bitterly. He knew that a Saint-level historical figure like him wouldn't be so easily subdued.
If one were to say that Ouyang Shuo wasn't moved by Jiang Shang at all, then it would definitely be a lie. He was just choosing another method to achieve his ambition in a disguised form.
Unexpectedly, Gaia didn't let him get what he wanted.
Ouyang Shuo sighed inwardly. No matter what, he had gained something. As long as Jiang Shang agreed to settle in Shanhai County, his status and influence could attract other historical figures to settle in Shanhai County even if he didn't become an official. As for the other benefits, it would depend on how he operated.
"System notification: Congratulations to player 'Who Says That Has Nothing' for subduing the Saint-level historical figure Jiang Shang. Because Jiang Shang was forced to agree, the conditions for subduing are insufficient. Jiang Shang will live in seclusion in Shanhai County and refuse to become an official.
"System notification: Congratulations to player 'Who Says That Has Nothing' for becoming the first lord to subdue a Saint-level historical figure. Special reward: 4000 achievement points, 20,000 reputation points."
This was a pleasant surprise. Ouyang Shuo calmed himself down and ordered people to separate Jiang Shang's chariot. Ouyang Shuo was worried that Jiang Shang's body wouldn't be able to withstand the jolting of a warhorse.
As for King Wu's chariot, it was naturally allowed to pass. However, King Wuwang of Zhou was stubborn and was unwilling to leave. He said loudly, "To abandon my Prime Minister, my people, and my allies, to live on my own is not something I can do. I would rather die than submit."
A sense of desolation pervaded everyone's heart.
On the chariot, Jiang Shang bowed to King Wu and said, "Your Majesty, it is your duty to preserve the royal bloodline of the Zhou people. Don't let down the people's trust in you."
Zhou Wu sighed. "Prime Minister, if there's no Prime Minister, what will I do even if I return?" The young King Wu felt lost about the future of Western Zhou.
"There's still the Duke of Zhou in the country who can assist you. Your Majesty, don't be discouraged." Jiang Shang continued to persuade him.
"Your Majesty!" All the Zhou soldiers suddenly knelt down and pleaded for their king to leave.
Seeing such a scene, Ouyang Shuo wasn't indifferent. However, this was war. As the instigator of this war, he naturally had to be mentally prepared to accept defeat.
Zhou Wu let out a long sigh. "Sigh!" He finally boarded the chariot and left. (To be continued.)
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