xymnovel Chapter 567: Showing His Majesty to Several Cities
Chapter 567: Showing His Majesty to Several Cities
Meanwhile, the three thousand cavalrymen who had been patrolling outside the city, under the command of the cavalry captain, seemed to have sensed the breath of victory. They quickly adjusted their formation, their hooves thundering and dust flying everywhere.
As soon as the city gates were breached, the cavalry charged almost simultaneously, like wild horses unleashed, rushing in at an astonishing speed, leaving the defenders no time to react.
The lances in the hands of the cavalrymen at the forefront gleamed coldly in the sunlight. Each swing was accompanied by the screams of the enemy. Their unstoppable charge was like a sharp blade, piercing straight into the heart of the enemy.
Two thousand archers were scattered among the infantry and cavalry, and under the precise command of the archery captain, they continuously attacked the city, their arrows raining down and accurately hitting the enemy's vital points.
The rapid and accurate firing provided powerful support for the infantry and cavalry offensive, making it difficult for the enemy to organize an effective resistance amidst the chaos.
On the city walls, the defenders' lines of defense collapsed rapidly under the fierce attack of the Cangzhou army.
Under the leadership of Yang Jian and the Six Eccentrics of Meishan, the Cangzhou army advanced with unstoppable momentum and quickly occupied most of the Liulin City area.
However, the battle was not over, and the defenders continued to put up a fierce resistance, trying to retake the lost positions.
"General, the enemy is amassing troops at the front, attempting a counterattack!"
A scout came running breathlessly through the chaotic battlefield to report.
"Order the entire army to accelerate the advance! The Six Eccentrics of Meishan, follow me! Completely crush the enemy!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Jian frowned, his gaze sharp as if it could pierce through the smoke of battle and look straight into the heart of the enemy.
Under Yang Jian's leadership, the Cangzhou army quickly adjusted its formation, preparing to meet the enemy's counterattack.
Meanwhile, the defending troops, under the organization of the county magistrate, regrouped in the center of the small town, ready to fight to the death.
They gripped their weapons tightly, their eyes gleaming with a resolute light, as if they were making a final gamble.
However, the defenders' resistance appeared so fragile in the face of Yang Jian and the Six Monsters of Meishan's powerful offensive.
"Ding! Yang Jian's skill True Lord effect 2 has been activated again, increasing attack power by 4."
Yang Jian's current combat power has increased to 125!
Yang Jian, wielding a three-pointed double-edged sword, charged straight into the enemy ranks with lightning speed.
With a single swipe of his blade, the light flashed like a dragon, instantly beheading the enemy county magistrate. His swift action caught the enemy completely off guard.
The county magistrate's fall was like the last straw that broke the camel's back for the defending troops.
They looked at Yang Jian in horror, as if he were an invincible demon god.
Led by Yang Jian and the Six Eccentrics of Meishan, the Cangzhou army surged in like a tidal wave, completely overwhelming the defending forces.
The defenders' resistance grew weaker and weaker, and the formation that the county constable had reorganized quickly began to fall apart, with morale collapsing rapidly.
Under the fierce attack of the Cangzhou army, they quickly collapsed and fled, their figures scattered across the battlefield.
These defending troops, who had just begun to regroup, were utterly no match for Yang Jian's overwhelming military might.
The Cangzhou army behind them quickly and successfully crushed the enemy's counterattack and captured Liulin City.
On the city wall, the banners of the Cangzhou army fluttered high, proclaiming their victory.
"General, our army has achieved a great victory, and Willow Grove City is now completely under our control!"
The lieutenant reported excitedly, his face beaming with the joy of victory.
"This is just the beginning. Order the entire army to rest for one night, and tomorrow continue north to capture the capital of Yunmeng County!"
Yang Jian merely smiled faintly, his gaze already fixed on a more distant place.
With a command, the army restarted, the sounds of horses' hooves, wheels, and armor rubbing together, forming a battle song that resounded through the sky.
In the days that followed, Yang Jian's army swept through Yunmeng County like an unstoppable storm.
In the first three days, they directly captured several small towns. Although these towns were small, they were vital passages to the heart of Yunmeng County.
Taking advantage of the cover of night, Yang Jian dispatched an elite squad to infiltrate the city. Working together from the inside and outside, the flags of the Cangzhou army were raised on the city walls overnight.
When the news spread, the surrounding towns were shocked. Some surrendered without a fight, while others were quickly conquered after offering only slight resistance.
Yang Jian's tactics were flexible and varied, combining the bravery of frontal assaults with the wisdom of surprise attacks and encirclements, catching the enemy off guard.
In the following days, the Cangzhou army advanced with unstoppable momentum, capturing several cities in succession.
After capturing a city, Yang Jian would personally supervise the battle to ensure that the army was disciplined, did not disturb the people, and did not destroy property. This won him the hearts of the people and laid a good foundation for the subsequent battles of the Cangzhou army.
However, among these consecutive victories, the most celebrated was the capture of that larger city.
This city is called Yunmeng Fortress. It is an important military stronghold in Yunmeng County. The city walls are strong, the garrison is elite, and the food and supplies are plentiful. It should have been a formidable city that was difficult to conquer.
However, Yang Jian, with his extraordinary military talent, staged a classic siege battle.
On the eve of the siege, Yang Jian summoned the Six Eccentrics of Meishan and his generals to discuss matters in the camp.
Pointing to the map, he analyzed in detail the terrain, troop distribution, and possible defense strategies of Yunmeng Fortress, and then proposed a bold plan—a feint attack to the east while secretly advancing through the Chencang pass.
Pointing to the map, he analyzed in detail the terrain, troop distribution, and possible defense strategies of Yunmeng Fortress, and then proposed a bold plan—a feint attack to the east while secretly advancing through the Chencang pass.
They decided to ostensibly concentrate their forces to attack the North Gate to draw the enemy's attention, but in reality, they would send the Six Eccentrics of Meishan to lead an elite force to infiltrate from the South Gate under the cover of night and terrain, launching a pincer attack from both inside and outside.
With the plan set, at dusk the following day, war drums thundered outside the North Gate, and the Cangzhou army made great fanfare, as if they were about to launch a decisive offensive.
Upon seeing this, the defending troops indeed moved their main force to the north gate and stood ready for battle.
Meanwhile, the Six Eccentrics of Meishan had dispersed into smaller groups, some hiding in the mountains and forests, others concealed in the streams, and were quietly approaching the South Gate.
As night falls, all is quiet, broken only by the occasional chirping of insects.
At the South Gate, the Six Eccentrics of Meishan each displayed their unique abilities, silently scaling the city wall.
Led by the six divine generals, the elite troops behind them quickly overcame the city gate guards and opened the passage into the city.
At the same time, the Cangzhou army outside the north gate suddenly stopped attacking and instead used a rain of arrows to suppress the enemy, buying time for the troops at the south gate.
After the south gate was breached, Yang Jian personally led the main force of the army, which surged into the city like a tide and engaged in fierce street fighting with the defending troops.
With Yang Jian and the six Meishan monsters, among other top-tier fighters, at the forefront, the Cangzhou army was in high spirits and their combat power was off the charts. They quickly took control of key locations within the city.
The battle continued until dawn. When the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone on the walls of Yunmeng Fortress, the banners of the Cangzhou army were already flying high.
The remaining forces of the garrison were completely wiped out, and Yunmeng Fort, one of the most fortified cities in Yunmeng County, was captured by Yang Jian with lightning speed.
With the soldiers of Hengzhou demoralized, the fortified city did not take Yang Jian long to conquer.
Within ten days, Yang Jian's army captured more than a dozen cities, most of which were small, but some larger cities, such as Yunmeng Fortress, were also successfully captured.