Chapter 598 Junzhou in Turmoil, a Narrow Encounter
Chapter 598 Junzhou in Turmoil, a Narrow Encounter
Turn the page, and you'll find yourself in another world.
At this point, the Tiger King turned his gaze to his two sons sitting below him.
These two young generals, one named Hu Xiaofeng and the other Hu Zhenyue, were both the pride of the Tiger King.
Hu Xiaofeng is tall and slender with a handsome face. His brows reveal a scholarly air, yet he also possesses the fortitude of a warrior. He is calm, composed, and skilled in strategy.
Hu Zhenyue, on the other hand, was tall and strong, with dark skin, a straightforward personality, and was brave and fearless.
Although the two men had very different personalities, they were both rare talents in military affairs.
"Xiaofeng and Zhenyue, I now entrust this important task to the two of you."
"Xiaofeng, you will lead 10,000 iron cavalry to the west of Junzhou, gather all the garrison and county troops, implement a scorched earth policy, and defend the city to the death."
"Remember, your mission is to delay Li Jing's army. You don't need to engage them in direct combat. Just use the terrain to your advantage and deplete their morale and resources as much as possible."
The Tiger King's voice carried a hint of affection and expectation.
"Father, rest assured, your son will certainly not fail in his mission!"
Upon hearing this, Hu Xiaofeng stood up, bowed respectfully, and his eyes gleamed with determination, already anticipating the difficult challenges to come.
"Zhenyue, you will also lead 10,000 iron cavalry and split up with Xiaofeng. Your mission is to assist Xiaofeng and at the same time ensure the stability of the western defense line."
"Remember, courage is important, but wisdom is equally indispensable. This time, Li Jing of Qizhou has launched a large-scale invasion. I hope that you two brothers will cooperate with each other to deal with this crisis together."
Then, the Tiger King's gaze fell on Hu Zhenyue.
"Father, rest assured, your son swears to live and die with Junzhou!"
Hu Zhenyue nodded heavily, his whole body radiating an uncontrollable fighting spirit.
"Furthermore, General Zhao, you shall immediately accompany Xiaofeng and Zhenyue to the west to oversee the defense line and ensure the safety of our troops."
Then the Tiger King's gaze fell upon one of the top-ranking generals among the lower-ranking officers.
"Black Armored War God" - Zhao Boyuan.
Zhao Boyuan's name was like thunder in the Junzhou army; everyone knew him.
He was tall and muscular, with a healthy bronze complexion, as if every inch of his skin contained boundless power.
Wielding a massive horse-slaying sword weighing over a hundred pounds, he possessed the courage of ten thousand men.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, this humble general will do everything in his power to protect the two young masters and safeguard Junzhou!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Boyuan was startled, then strode out of the ranks, knelt on one knee, and respectfully bowed.
Tiger King looked at Zhao Boyuan, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
With the addition of Zhao Boyuan, the God of War, the western defense line will be more solid, and the safety of Hu Xiaofeng and Hu Zhenyue will be better guaranteed.
"Alright! You shall depart immediately, without fail!"
The Tiger King waved his hand and gave the final order.
He slowly reached out and patted his two sons on the shoulders, a silent encouragement and a profound blessing.
He knew that this parting might be a separation of life and death, but he also knew that as the king of Junzhou and their father, he had to make this choice.
"Go, my children, the future of Junzhou is in your hands."
The Tiger King's voice was deep and powerful, as if he were instilling his two sons with their last bit of courage and determination.
At the Tiger King's command, Hu Xiaofeng and Hu Zhenyue turned around at the same time and strode out of the hall, their shadows elongated in the candlelight.
Outside the capital of Junzhou, the cavalrymen, who were already fully prepared, straightened their backs upon seeing the two young masters appear.
"For Junzhou, for the Tiger King, we swear to fight to the death!"
Hu Xiaofeng and Hu Zhenyue each leaped onto their warhorses, raised their spears high, and let out a deafening shout.
This shout, like a bugle call, instantly ignited the soldiers' fighting spirit, and they responded in unison, their voices resounding through the heavens.
In the darkness of night, the two cavalry units, like a black torrent, swiftly advanced westward.
Although Hu Xiaofeng and Hu Zhenyue have different personalities, at this moment, their hearts are closely connected, and they share the heavy responsibility of protecting Junzhou.
Inside the Tiger King's mansion, the Tiger King watched his two sons' figures gradually disappear into the distance, feeling both reluctant to part and gratified.
"Now, we will concentrate all available forces to deal with Ning Piaomiao in the south!"
He turned and returned to the council hall, facing a group of strategists and generals, his eyes flashing with unprecedented decisiveness.
With the Tiger King's command, the entire Junzhou seemed to be united by an invisible force.
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Just as Hu Xiaofeng led Zhao Boyuan and ten thousand iron cavalry, like a black torrent surging towards the western defense line, vowing to defend Junzhou to the death.
On the horizon not far away, another force is traversing the vast land of Junzhou at an astonishing speed.
This was a light cavalry force led by Mo Peng, the Demon King under Li Jing. Although it numbered only 1,500, each of them was an elite unit.
They were the Cloud Roc Cavalry, a special force that Mo Peng had painstakingly trained, modeled after the renowned White Tiger Cavalry under White Tiger's command.
The name Yunpeng Cavalry might still be relatively new in the Qizhou army, but their strength and potential have already impressed many veteran generals.
As one of the two strongest under Li Jing besides Baihu, Peng Mopeng, the Demon King, did not choose to live a life of leisure in Qizhou.
Instead, they turned their attention to the White Tiger Cavalry, a legendary cavalry unit under White Tiger's command known for its speed and agility, capable of closely following White Tiger, the ultimate war god, as if he were untouchable on the battlefield.
Therefore, during the period when there was no war in Qizhou, Mo Peng, who was eager to train, carefully selected 1,500 soldiers who were agile and had excellent horsemanship skills and began arduous training.
Therefore, the soldiers of the Yunpeng Cavalry are all elites carefully selected. They are not only highly skilled in horsemanship and archery, but also adept at rapid maneuverability, enabling them to quickly penetrate the battlefield and deliver a fatal blow to the enemy.
Li Jing was happy to have another special force under his command that he could mobilize, and gave Mo Peng the green light all the way, supporting his training.
Therefore, the soldiers of the Cloud Roc Cavalry were equipped with exceptionally luxurious gear. Their armor was decorated with images of roc birds soaring high in the sky, symbolizing that they were like roc birds in the sky, able to swiftly traverse the battlefield and deliver a fatal blow to the enemy.
The mounts are all carefully selected steeds, possessing both endurance and speed, capable of unleashing astonishing sprinting power in a short period of time.
Each soldier's weapons and equipment were meticulously designed by Mohist artisans. In addition to spears, there were short swords, bows and arrows, which could be switched at any time according to the needs of the battlefield, allowing for flexible responses.
During the training, Mo Peng drew on the tactics of the White Tiger Cavalry, but also incorporated his own innovations.
Emphasizing speed and flexibility, it requires soldiers to be able to quickly change formations on the battlefield and use terrain advantages for surprise attacks and retreats.
At the same time, it also emphasizes the tacit cooperation among soldiers. Through countless live-fire exercises, the Yunpeng Cavalry has become an elite force capable of completing missions independently and cooperating with other units in critical moments.
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