xymnovel Chapter 898 Quickly, go and invite the Flying Immortal!
Chapter 898 Quickly, go and invite the Flying Immortal!
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With the three war gods, the three demons of Lion Camel Ridge, as their vanguard, the three Qin armies won one victory after another, rapidly conquering cities and fortresses along the way.
The Qin army, with its black dragon banner raised high, swept through many cities in the west of Yanzhou like a whirlwind. With the advanced tactics and weaponry accumulated over the generations of the Qin Dynasty, the already scarce Red Imperial Army in the west of Yanzhou was simply no match for them.
The impregnable spearmen's phalanxes formed an unbreakable defensive line, firmly resisting the Red Imperial Army's counterattack. Meanwhile, the Qin heavy crossbowmen continuously fired arrows from the rear of the army, providing fire support for the infantry.
With its unique spearmen formation, the Qin army, relying on a formation mostly composed of infantry, relentlessly suppressed the 7,000-strong Red Imperial Cavalry force stationed west of Yanzhou, leaving them utterly bewildered.
Whenever the Red Cavalry tried to break through the formation, they were fiercely stabbed back by the spearmen, while the cavalry that tried to bypass the spearmen's formation were fatally attacked by the Qin heavy crossbowmen. They were torn apart and suffered excruciating pain.
Faced with such formidable fighting power, the Chiyu Army stationed in the west of Yanzhou was utterly unable to resist and was routed under the overwhelming offensive of Daqian, fleeing in all directions.
The Qin army pressed its advantage, advancing with unstoppable momentum, like three sharp swords cutting through the defenses of Yanzhou. Wherever they went, they were invincible, and quickly occupied many cities in the west of Yanzhou.
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Meanwhile, as the Qin Dynasty's army swept through Yanzhou like a whirlwind, attacking cities and leaving a trail of smoke and fire in its wake, the atmosphere in Yanwang City, the heart of Yanzhou, was so heavy it seemed as if water could be wrung out of it.
In the Yan King's mansion, the two Shi brothers, Shi Fuyan and Shi Fuchen, who had finally regained control of the entire Yan state, sat upright in the council hall, their faces as gloomy as the calm before a storm.
An urgent military intelligence report shattered the brief peace like a bolt from the blue.
"Your Highness, a terrible situation has arisen! The mighty army of the Great Qin Dynasty has launched a massive invasion of western Yan Province, already capturing over a dozen cities. Their momentum is unstoppable!"
The messenger, covered in dust and looking flustered, knelt down as soon as he entered the room, presenting the heavy secret report with both hands, his voice trembling as he delivered the message.
Upon hearing this, Shi Fuyan suddenly stood up, clenching his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white. Shi Fuchen's expression also changed, and he accidentally dropped his teacup, shattering it into pieces on the floor. He didn't even notice the tea splashing onto his clothes.
Although they knew of the formidable reputation of the Qin army, they never expected that this storm would sweep in so quickly.
Shi Fuyan gripped the thin sheet of paper tightly in his hand, his fingertips trembling slightly, his eyes filled with disbelief.
As the westernmost state of the Great Qian Dynasty, they naturally had a good understanding of their neighbor, the Great Qin Dynasty.
But it was precisely because of this understanding that they knew so well that the Qin army was renowned for its bravery and skill in battle, and its fighting strength was enough to strike fear into the hearts of any enemy.
"This...how is this possible?"
Shi Fuchen muttered to himself, his face as pale as paper. Although he had successfully usurped the throne of the Yan King, he knew in his heart that after so much turmoil in Yanzhou, the position he held was not actually secure.
The invasion of the Qin army has only exacerbated the already precarious situation in Yanzhou, making it even more precarious.
Shi Fuyan took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He looked around and saw that all the servants in the mansion looked panicked and were walking hurriedly, as if the end of the world was coming. He sighed inwardly, knowing that someone had to step forward and stabilize the situation.
"Fu Chen, we can't hesitate any longer. The Qin army is coming in strong, and we must respond as soon as possible."
Shi Fuyan took a deep breath, looked at his somewhat flustered younger brother opposite him, sighed inwardly, and said in a deep voice.
"Brother, what do you suggest we do? We don't have many troops left to use."
Upon hearing this, Shi Fuchen abruptly raised his head, a hint of irritation flashing in his eyes, his voice carrying a trace of helplessness and anxiety.
Shi Fuyan frowned, quickly calculating in his mind that Yanzhou had already experienced a series of battles and lost all its elite troops.
Even the only Daoist army in Yanzhou—the Fire Scale Guards—was completely annihilated by Nangong Tianxia and his Thunder Dragon Cavalry in a previous battle against the Great Qian Dynasty's army that was suppressing the rebellion.
Furthermore, before the Great Qian Dynasty left, it transferred away most of the elite troops under Yanzhou's command, leaving Yanzhou in an unprecedentedly weak state.
With the few remaining elite Red Imperial Army troops in Yanzhou, they simply cannot stop this fierce army from the Great Qin Dynasty in the west!
"Brother, what do you suggest we do?"
Shi Fuchen's voice carried a hint of pleading as he looked at Shi Fuyan, his eyes gleaming with expectation.
"We must turn to the Great Qian Dynasty for help. That army that has not yet fully marched south to quell the rebellion is our last hope. If we send people to pursue them now, we might still be able to catch up."
"Especially that 'Flying Immortal Gun God' Gong Xiaochuan, his troops have not yet withdrawn from Yanzhou because they were covering the rear. If we can persuade him to turn back and support the western part of Yanzhou, there may still be a glimmer of hope."
Shi Fuyan pondered for a moment, a resolute glint in his eyes.
"But would the Great Qian Dynasty agree? Their previous withdrawal of our Crimson Imperial Army's elite troops clearly shows they were holding back in Yan Province..."
Upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation flashed in Shi Fuchen's eyes.
"We can't worry about that now! At this point, we can only try our best."
"If we hesitate any longer, Yanzhou will soon fall completely. Moreover, the invasion of the Qin army is not good for the Daqian Dynasty. They will definitely want to see Yanzhou able to withstand the Qin's attack."
Shi Fuyan waved his hand to interrupt.
With that, Shi Fuyan turned and walked to his desk, picked up his pen and quickly wrote a letter requesting help.
"You must immediately deliver this letter to the Great Qian Dynasty's pacification army, and personally hand it to General Gong Xiaochuan!"
"Tell him that the fate of Yan Province rests on his shoulders!"
He blew the ink dry, sealed the letter, and handed it to the messenger beside him. The messenger took the envelope, nodded solemnly, and turned to leave in a hurry.
Watching the messenger's figure disappear quickly, Shi Fuyan understood that even if Gong Xiaochuan was willing to turn back and provide support, the situation in Yanzhou would still be dire.
The Qin army is no ordinary force, and their invasion of Yanzhou was clearly well-prepared, with the aim of destroying Yanzhou's defense system in one fell swoop and opening a path for subsequent attacks.
Shi Fuyan paced back and forth in his study, his mind filled with a myriad of thoughts. He knew he had to prepare for the worst.
If Gong Xiaochuan cannot arrive in time, or if the Qin army's offensive is too fierce, then Yanzhou may be doomed.
Thinking of this, Shi Fuyan couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.
Yanzhou had just suffered a major blow and was still recovering from the devastation when another crisis arose. The invasion of the Qin army has plunged Yanzhou into an unprecedented crisis.
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