xymnovel Chapter 27 The Ambush Choice, The Terrifying Secret Letter
Chapter 27 The Ambush Choice, The Terrifying Secret Letter
Outside Yuexi City, shouts of battle echoed through the night sky.
The firelight dyed half the sky red.
Gao Ding and Ma Zhong were locked in a fierce battle.
The crisp sounds of clashing swords and spears echoed one after another.
The high-end longsword cleaved with tremendous force.
They gave it their all in every move.
His eyes were filled with despair and madness.
[Gao Ding's inner scream]: Impossible!
How could Zhuge Liang have been prepared for this?
Where are Sima Yi's ambush troops?
Why haven't you made a move yet!
He thought that a surprise attack would catch the Shu army off guard.
Little did they know they had stepped into a trap that had been laid long ago.
The rebels were now surrounded and suffered heavy casualties.
Breaking through is now a pipe dream.
Ma Zhong's spear moved like a nimble snake emerging from its hole.
Every move was aimed directly at the vital points.
His expression was as cold as iron.
"Haute Couture, give up the fight!"
Ma Zhong shouted sternly.
"They colluded with Sima Yi to wreak havoc in the south."
"You've already lost everyone; you're doomed to defeat today!"
Ma Zhong was certain: The Prime Minister had already made arrangements.
We must capture and kill Gao Ding today.
Completely eliminate the remnants of the rebellion in the south.
We will live up to His Majesty's trust.
Upon hearing this, a ruthless glint flashed in Gao Ding's eyes.
He abruptly dropped his knife and bent down to pick up a short spear from a rebel soldier on the ground.
He thrust straight into Ma Zhong's lower abdomen.
"Even if I die, I'll drag you down with me!"
Ma Zhong had taken precautions.
He sidestepped, and then swept his spear horizontally.
It slammed heavily onto the back of the haute couture.
"puff--"
Gao Ding coughed up a mouthful of blood.
He staggered and fell to his knees.
They were no longer able to resist.
The Shu soldiers swarmed forward.
Hold the haute couture firmly in place.
He was bound in iron chains and brought before Ma Zhong.
Meanwhile, deep in the mountains and forests.
The elite leader sent by Sima Yi.
He was still squatting on the tree trunk.
The signal flare in his hand turned white from being squeezed so tightly.
He looked down at the rebel army, which was surrounded.
He then examined the deployment of the Shu army camp.
His expression was unpredictable, shifting between light and dark.
[The leader's inner struggle]: Gao Ding has already lost.
Sending troops at this time would inevitably result in an ambush by the Shu army.
I'm afraid my 10,000 elite troops will be completely wiped out.
But if we don't send troops...
If they return, they will surely be executed by Sima Yi.
Either way, it's a dead end!
He recalled Sima Yi's ruthlessness.
A chill ran through my body.
—The Grand Tutor has always been ruthless.
If the task is not completed.
Not only will they die, but their families will also be implicated.
But looking at the Shu army's well-prepared and ready appearance...
He hesitated to light the signal arrow.
Just as he was hesitating.
A trusted confidant quietly approached.
He whispered, "Chief, Shu scouts are patrolling the mountains."
"If we don't act soon, we might be discovered!"
The leader was startled.
A resolute glint flashed in his eyes.
"ignition!"
"Pass down the order: a full-scale surprise attack."
"We must rescue Gao Ding, even if it costs us all our troops!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he lit the signal arrow.
A streak of red light pierced the night sky.
It was particularly dazzling in the night.
Suddenly, a rapid horn sounded through the woods.
Ten thousand elite cavalrymen shed their disguises.
Tear off the burlap from the horse's hooves.
They sped towards the Shu army camp.
The sound of horses' hooves made the ground tremble slightly.
Outside the western camp of the Shu army, Li Hui was directing his soldiers to clear the battlefield.
A red light appeared in the night sky.
Then they heard the sound of horses' hooves in the distance.
His expression changed drastically.
"Oh no! It's Sima Yi's ambush!"
[Li Hui was secretly shocked]: The Prime Minister is indeed a prophet.
As expected, Sima Yi sent out an ambush.
Fortunately, we were prepared.
He immediately shouted the order: "Pass down the order!"
"Left-wing soldiers guard the camp gate."
"Right-wing soldiers, follow me around to the rear."
"Chief Meng, I implore you to lead your tribal army to intercept the ambush force's retreat!"
Meng Huo could no longer contain himself.
Upon hearing this, he immediately replied, "Okay!"
"Watch how I deal with these henchmen of Sima Yi!"
[Meng Huo was burning with rage]: Last time, he was almost killed by Sima Yi's spies.
Today is the perfect day to settle both old and new scores.
Let them know how powerful the southern tribes are!
Meng Huo mounted his horse.
Holding a curved sword, he led his tribal army on a swift march.
The tribal soldiers shouted, their morale high.
Soon, Sima Yi's elite cavalry charged to the outside of the Shu army camp.
They engaged in fierce fighting with the Shu army.
Swords flashed and blood and flesh flew everywhere.
Both sides suffered heavy casualties.
Shouts of battle and screams of agony mingled together.
The sound echoed outside Yuexi City.
Inside Zhuge Liang's camp on the border of Yuexi.
The lights were still on.
A scout rushed in.
He knelt on one knee: "Prime Minister, Sima Yi's ambush troops have launched a surprise attack."
"They are currently engaged in fierce fighting with our troops!"
Zhuge Liang gently waved his feather fan.
His expression was calm, as if he had expected all of this.
"understood."
He spoke slowly, his tone calm yet authoritative.
"Pass on my orders."
"Order the troops lying in ambush on both sides of the mountain forest to attack immediately."
"Encircle Sima Yi's elite troops; do not let a single one escape!"
[Zhuge Liang understood]: Sima Yi could not restrain himself in the end.
They dispatched an ambush force.
Today, we will completely annihilate this elite force.
This ended his hopes of returning to the South.
"Yes, sir!"
The scout bowed in agreement, then turned and hurried away.
Zhuge Liang walked outside the tent.
He gazed in the direction of Yuexi County and gently waved his feather fan.
A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
Tonight, we must not only quell Gao Ding.
We must also completely defeat Sima Yi's ambush.
Let him know that the southern part of Shu Han is not a place he can touch.
Inside the Zichen Hall of the Chengdu Imperial Palace.
The night is dark.
Liu Shan remained seated on the dragon throne.
I wasn't sleepy at all.
He was still playing with the jade pendant in his hand.
The sharpness in his eyes became increasingly apparent.
A guard strode into the hall.
He knelt on one knee, his voice urgent: "Your Majesty, Lord Dong sent someone to inform you beforehand."
"The person who intercepted the wax-coated secret message has already obtained it."
"only……"
"Just what?"
Liu Shan slowly raised his eyes.
His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.
"It was only the bribed jailer who was stopped."
"A copy of the secret message has been sent out."
"It has probably already been delivered to Sima Yi's mole."
The guard reported in a low voice, his expression filled with fear.
Upon hearing this, Liu Shan was not angry at all.
Instead, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
[Liu Shan thought to himself]: Good, send out the copy.
Only then could Sima Yi completely believe the false information.
They mistakenly believed that we knew nothing about his plans.
This is the only way to entice him to get further involved.
He spoke slowly, "It's alright."
"Issue my decree that Dong Yun need not investigate the whereabouts of the copy."
"Continue to secretly monitor Sima Yi's informants."
"Closely monitor the movements of Cao Wei."
"Yes, sir!"
The guard bowed in agreement and turned to leave.
Dong Yun hurriedly entered the hall.
He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, a copy of the secret letter has been sent out."
"I am guilty, Your Majesty, please punish me!"
Liu Shan waved his hand, his tone indifferent: "This is not your fault."
"This was all part of my plan."
He got up and walked to Dong Yun, and whispered.
"Sima Yi, having received false information, will inevitably increase his support for the southern regions."
"Then we can wipe them all out in one fell swoop."
"Completely eliminate his influence in the south."
[Dong Yun admired]: Your Majesty is far-sighted and insightful.
I am ashamed of my inferiority.
We will do our utmost to cooperate with Your Majesty and complete the great plan to quell the rebellion in the south.
"I obey your decree!"
Dong Yun bowed and agreed.
The guilt in my heart vanished instantly.
Instead, I felt immense respect.
Liu Shan walked to the window of the palace.
He gazed southwards, his expression grave.
The battle at Yuexi has reached a critical juncture.
Could Zhuge Liang completely defeat Sima Yi's ambush?
After Gao Ding is captured, will he reveal more of Sima Yi's secrets?
Meanwhile, in Jianye, the capital of Eastern Wu, Liu Shan's envoys had already arrived.
They were waiting to be summoned by Sun Quan.
Sun Quan looked at the Shu brocade brought by the Shu Han envoy.
Then I remembered Liu Shan's warning.
His expression was unpredictable, shifting between light and dark.
[Sun Quan's inner thoughts]: Shu Han is currently enjoying great momentum.
Sima Yi then mobilized troops on the southern front.
If I were to collude with Sima Yi, I fear I would face retaliation from Shu Han.
However, assisting Shu Han would be detrimental to the development of Eastern Wu.
How should I choose?
Outside Yuexi City, the fierce battle continues.
Sima Yi's elite ambush troops.
They were surrounded from both sides by the Shu army and the tribal army.
They gradually fell into a desperate situation.
The casualties are getting worse.
The elite commander watched as his soldiers fell one by one.
His eyes were filled with despair.
He knew that defeat was inevitable today.
[The leader felt remorse]: I shouldn't have acted impulsively and sent troops.
Now, not only can Gao Ding not be saved.
They also lost 10,000 elite troops.
If I go back, I will surely be executed by Sima Yi!
Just as he was about to draw his sword and commit suicide.
A figure suddenly rushed over.
He knocked the longsword out of his hand.
"Want to die? Not so easy!"
It's Meng Huo!
Meng Huo holds a curved sword.
He stared intently at the leader, his eyes filled with rage.
"You are Sima Yi's henchman."
"Today I will capture you."
"Find out all of Sima Yi's deployments in the south!"
A ruthless glint flashed in the leader's eyes.
He bent down and picked up the short knife from the ground.
They charged toward Meng Huo, ready to fight to the death.
But he was already exhausted, both physically and mentally.
No one could rival Meng Huo.
However, after only a few rounds.
He was then kicked to the ground by Meng Huo.
He was held down firmly by the soldiers.
The fighting gradually subsided.
The Shu army won a great victory.
They not only captured Gao Ding and Sima Yi's elite leaders.
They also annihilated all the invading ambush troops.
Li Hui, Ma Zhong, and Meng Huo gathered at the camp.
Looking at the high-class officials and elite leaders who were being brought in.
A relieved smile appeared on his face.
"We have won a great victory in today's battle."
Ma Zhong said loudly, his tone full of joy.
"The rebellion in the south is finally nearing its end!"
Li Hui waved his hand, his expression solemn.
"We must not be careless."
"Sima Yi will never let this go."
"Perhaps there are other hidden agents lurking in the south."
"We must be careful."
[Li Hui's worries]: Although Gao Ding has been captured.
Sima Yi's elite troops were also annihilated.
But Sima Yi was cunning and treacherous.
They might still have a backup plan.
The suppression of the rebellion in southern China is not yet truly over.
Just then, a personal guard rushed over.
His expression was urgent: "General, Chief, the Prime Minister has sent someone with a message."
"It is said that Sima Yi has sent another reinforcement."
"On our way to Yuexi!"
The three of them changed their expressions at the same time.
Sima Yi actually sent reinforcements?
Meanwhile, Gao Ding was being held aside.
Upon hearing this, a strange light suddenly flashed in his eyes.
A barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
He slowly raised his head and looked at the three of them.
His voice was hoarse but carried a hint of smugness.
"Do you think you've won just like that?"
"Lord Sima Yi had already prepared a backup plan."
"You will pay the price soon!"
[End of Chapter]