xymnovel Chapter 899 All Out at Once!
Chapter 899 All Out at Once!
"Your Highness, something terrible has happened! The Qin army has already breached the border strongholds of Fengyan City, Tieyan City, and Yanyun City, and is beginning to sweep across the entire western part of Yanzhou!"
Just then, another servant rushed into the study, reporting in a flustered manner.
Upon hearing this, Shi Fuyan was stunned. An ominous premonition surged in his heart. The fall of these important border towns, such as Fengyan City, meant that the Qin army had broken through the first line of defense in Yanzhou, and the battles to come would be even more brutal.
"Quickly! Send orders to the garrisons of each city, instructing them to defend their cities to the death, without fail!"
Shi Fuyan hurriedly gave the order, for there was no time for hesitation or doubt; the fate of Yanzhou was in their hands.
However, Shi Fuyan also knew that even if the garrison troops of each city fought desperately, they might not be able to withstand the attack of the Qin army.
The fighting power of the Qin army has exceeded their expectations, and as the war progresses, the military strength of Yanzhou will become increasingly stretched thin.
"Fuchen, we can't rely entirely on outside help."
"Although Yanzhou is weak now, we must still organize all our fighting forces and prepare to fight the Qin army. Even if we fight to the last man, we must let Qin know that Yanzhou is not so easily conquered!"
Shi Fuyan looked at Shi Fuchen, who was still somewhat flustered, and said in a deep voice.
"Yes, yes! Brother is right, we can't just sit here and wait to die."
"I will personally lead the troops into battle, fighting alongside my soldiers! I finally ascended to the throne of the Flame King, and I will defend it to the death!"
Upon hearing this, Shi Fuchen finally seemed to regain his senses.
"Pass down the order: all soldiers of the Crimson Guard, assemble immediately! Prepare to fight the Great Qin!"
With that, Shi Fuchen turned and walked out of the council hall, shouting loudly.
As Shi Fuchen's orders spread to every corner of Yanwang City, the ancient city instantly erupted in excitement.
On the streets, the Crimson Royal Guard, clad in crimson armor, surged like a tide, their scales shimmering brilliantly in the afterglow of the setting sun.
"Fu Chen, this battle concerns the survival of Yan Province; we have no way out!"
Inside the Yan King's mansion, the brothers Shi Fuyan and Shi Fuchen stood side by side. Shi Fuyan gently stroked his slightly messy beard and said in a deep voice.
"Brother, rest assured, we men of Yanzhou are not cowards who fear death."
"Even if we fight to the last man, we will never allow the Qin army to set foot on Yanwang City!"
Shi Fuchen nodded, a resolute glint in his eyes.
"Moreover, this time our Yanzhou Crimson Imperial Army has come out in full force; we are determined to let those ferocious Qin troops know that the elite soldiers of Yanzhou have not yet been defeated!"
Shi Fuchen clenched his fists, his tone unusually filled with fighting spirit.
"Fu Chen, since the founding of the Great Qian Dynasty, our Shi family has guarded the Yanzhou region in the west of the Great Qian for generations, and no one has ever retreated."
"No matter the outcome, this is the glory of our Shi family and the pride of Yanzhou, and we must never lose it."
Shi Fuyan gently patted his younger brother's shoulder, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.
After saying this, the two turned and walked into the treasury, where the last remaining treasures of the Yan King's mansion were hidden.
The armory doors were wide open, revealing rows of sharp weapons, heavy armor, and all sorts of war machines.
Shi Fuyan personally picked up a long sword that gleamed with cold light. It was the ancestral sword of the Shi family, "Yan Jun". The sword seemed to still retain the heroic spirit and fighting spirit of the ancestors of all generations.
With this sword in hand
My master Fuyan swore an oath to live and die with Yanzhou!
He whispered his vow, then gripped the sword tightly in his hand, as if he held the fate of Yanzhou in his own hands.
Shi Fuchen then walked towards the huge crossbow—the "Heaven-Shattering Earth-Splitting Crossbow," the most precious war machine in the Yan King's mansion. A single shot could pierce stone and split wood, and it was specially designed to protect the God of War's protective aura, making it incredibly powerful.
"With this powerful weapon, we will surely make the tyrannical Qin dynasty taste our might!"
He gently stroked every inch of the crossbow, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
As the two moved, the guards of the Yan King's Mansion also began to get busy, busily moving all the supplies, weapons, and provisions out of the mansion's storehouse, preparing to go on the expedition with the army.
In an instant, Yanwang City was bustling with activity, with everyone preparing for the upcoming great battle.
The artisans of Yanwang City were also busy, working day and night to repair and forge countless weapons and armor.
In the blacksmith's shop, sparks flew and hammers clashed as sharp weapons were forged in the hands of the craftsmen. In the tailor's shop, needles and threads flew as sturdy armor was sewn and donned by the soldiers.
The entire Flame King City seemed to have transformed into a massive war machine, with everyone contributing their strength to the upcoming battle.
Even the elderly, weak, women, and children were not idle, and they all prepared food and clothing for the Crimson Guard. As the local elderly and weak of Yanzhou, most of the Crimson Guard were recruited from Yanzhou.
It can be said that most of the members of the Crimson Guard were raised by the elders of Yanzhou, so as the Crimson Guard was about to set off, they once again chose to silently support them.
It can be said that most of the members of the Crimson Guard were raised by the elders of Yanzhou, so as the Crimson Guard was about to set off, they once again chose to silently support them.
Outside the city, the Crimson Imperial Army, which originally numbered nearly 200,000, now has only 50,000 soldiers that have been barely cobbled together. They are fully equipped and ready to go outside Yanwang City, forming neat square formations. Within these formations, flags flutter, with the flags of Yanwang Palace and the Crimson Imperial Army flying high.
Shi Fuyan and Shi Fuchen walked out of the mansion gate, mounted their warhorses, and rode side by side towards the army formation.
"Soldiers, our Yan Province is facing an unprecedented crisis once again. The Qin army, with its fierce and ruthless forces, has already besieged our city, attempting to devour our homeland and trample on our wives and children."
Shi Fuyan's voice resounded through the sky, each word like a war drum, striking the hearts of the soldiers.
"But we, the Crimson Guard, have never feared death, much less battle! Behind us lies the land of Yan Province, the people of Yan Province, and our homeland that we swear to protect with our lives!"
Shi Fuyan's voice resounded like thunder through the sky. Upon hearing this, the soldiers' morale soared, and they shouted in response to his call.
"My lads, follow my master Fu Chen, for the sake of Yan Zhou!"
Shi Fuchen also stepped forward, holding a long sword with the tip pointing into the distance, and shouted loudly.
With a command given, the army slowly set off and quickly headed west.
The procession included not only soldiers of the Crimson Imperial Army, but also all the artisans, healers, and even ordinary people from Yanwang City who joined the army's supply train, contributing their own strength to the survival of Yanzhou.
The supply train stretched endlessly, its wagons laden with provisions, weapons, and medicine—Yanzhou's last reserves, crucial to their victory over Qin.
The war machines were carefully placed in the convoy, ready to unleash their power on the battlefield at any time.
Along the way, garrison troops from various cities in the east of Yanzhou, near Qianzhou, and to the south joined in. They either came from distant cities or emerged from hidden mountains and forests.
The entire Crimson Imperial Army moved through Yan Province like a giant dragon, winding its way forward and stirring up waves of passion wherever it went.