xymnovel Chapter 313 Xue Ju baits the way, catching Yang You once.
Chapter 313 Xue Ju baits the way, catching Yang You once.
Set up camp and establish a stronghold.
The Sui army scouts left the camp, their hooves thundering as they scattered in the west and north.
Although Zhang Xutuo did not advocate a fierce attack on Jincheng, he believed that it was a great taboo to pursue a defeated enemy and to be greedy for merit and advance rashly.
Yet he still did the work of a military commander meticulously.
He was appointed by Yang Guang to assist Yang You, and he was a trusted old minister of His Majesty. How could His Majesty really sit idly by just because of differing opinions?
As the day passed, more troops arrived one after another, in an endless stream.
"Prefect Xie of Wuwei has led an army of ten thousand to join forces with the Prince of Dai!"
"Prefect Dou Jin of Fufeng has led an army of 5,000 to join forces with the Prince of Dai!"
Inside the main tent, generals from various regions could be seen coming and going, their footsteps hurried and their armor clanging.
Some of these people were defeated by Li Gui, while others were defeated by Xue Ju. They lost cities and territories and were in a sorry state.
They rallied their remaining troops and fled all the way to join forces with Yang You, hoping to fight a decisive battle with this crown prince.
"Gentlemen Prefects and Generals."
This time, I, the king, will lead you to avenge your past humiliations!
Yang You looked at the generals inside the tent; the ranks had grown increasingly larger.
With the number expanding from 250,000 to nearly 300,000, my confidence has grown stronger, and I feel more grounded.
Although they were all defeated soldiers and generals who had fought many humiliating battles, with him around, the war would definitely not be lost again!
Yang You is here to clean up the mess!
"Your Highness is incredibly brave, achieving victory after victory on your first battlefield appearance. You truly deserve to be His Majesty's grandson!"
"Even if it were the Great Sui War God, Prince Shuo, things wouldn't have gone this smoothly."
Commander Xie, Dou Jin, and others immediately began to flatter him, their faces beaming with smiles and their tone obsequious, as if they wanted to elevate Yang You to the heavens.
After all, they were defeated generals who lost cities and territories, and their guilt was considerable.
Whether he can escape punishment and keep his official position depends entirely on Yang You's word.
"Tsk."
Pei Yuanqing, sitting in the corner, scoffed and curled his lip.
Yang You is not even worthy of being compared to Lü Xiao.
Just then, the scouts sent out yesterday returned, dismounted, and rushed into the main tent.
"Your Highness, according to the people who fled from the northwest, Xue Ju has already formed an alliance with the Western Regions."
Cavalry from various kingdoms in the Western Regions will also arrive here to join the battle.
Upon hearing this, the tent instantly became much quieter; you could hear a pin drop.
The generals, who had been beaming with pride, froze, exchanging worried glances.
Their original enemies were Xue Ju and Li Gui, two rebel kings, which was already a headache enough.
Now even the kingdoms of the Western Regions want to get involved, making the war even more difficult and lowering the odds of victory.
"What Western Regions countries? What a joke!"
Previously, they had knelt and bowed in the Eastern Capital, calling His Majesty the Heavenly Khan, and they were so frightened that they wet themselves!
Anyone who dares to invade and set foot on our territory will be made to return home!
Yang You stood up and addressed the crowd in a loud voice, his words sweeping across the faces of everyone in the tent.
These foreigners were originally defeated enemies of the Sui Dynasty.
Back then, he was beaten to his knees and begged for mercy by Lü Xiao. What is there to fear?
He'll take down as many as they come!
Compared to Yang You's confidence, the veteran Zhang Xutuo felt threatened, his brows furrowed and his expression grave.
From the moment the Western Regions states entered the pass, it was no longer as simple as just quelling a rebellion.
"Tomorrow, the army will immediately attack Xue Ju!"
Yang You immediately gave the order, waving his hand decisively, leaving no room for doubt.
The generals in the camp received their orders and returned to their respective camps to prepare for tomorrow's battle.
The next day.
As dawn broke, the soldiers in the camp marched out in unison, their bugles blaring, heading straight for Jincheng.
The army of 300,000 was magnificent and stretched as far as the eye could see.
Pei Yuanqing joined in, carrying two silver hammers, and followed in the middle of the group.
Upon arriving at the front lines, they found Xue Ju and his generals already waiting for them.
"Traitor, you have nowhere to run now!"
Yang You, mounted on his horse, shouted loudly at Xue Ju in the enemy formation, his voice filled with determination.
Since he arrived in Daxing, Xue Ju had been on the run, fleeing from Daxing to Longxi, and from Longxi to Jincheng.
"Ren Gao, go and meet him."
Xue Ju ignored Yang You, not even glancing at him, and turned to his son beside him.
"good!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Rengao grabbed his twelve-foot-long golden spear and charged out of the formation.
"General Shan, come here!"
Yang You didn't have many capable men under his command; those scions of aristocratic families were good at talking.
When it came to real combat, they were all cowards and couldn't help at all.
Only Shan Xiongxin, who had distinguished himself in the martial arts examination and had followed him for a long time, was the fierce general he could rely on the most.
"yes!"
Upon hearing this, Shan Xiongxin didn't hesitate. He immediately spurred his horse forward, wielding his golden-nailed jujube spear, and charged straight at Xue Rengao.
Soon, the two were engaged in combat, their spears clashing, metal clanging, and sparks flying.
Yang You was not an expert in battlefield combat and did not quite understand the intricacies of it.
All he knew was that Shan Xiongxin was extremely skilled in combat and had never disappointed him.
I believe that this time, we will be able to defeat the enemy general and return in triumph.
However, the reality was not as he thought.
Shan Xiongxin, who went to fight Xue Rengao, did not gain any advantage. On the contrary, he was restrained at every turn and struggled to fight.
Xue Rengao was tall and strong, the fiercest general under Xue Ju, and possessed the courage to fight ten thousand men.
Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Chu during the Qin and Han dynasties, was known as a warrior capable of defeating ten thousand men.
Xue Rengao, also known as a warrior capable of defeating ten thousand men, was a truly ruthless character.
Previously, Xue Ju had deliberately feigned defeat to lure the enemy deep into his territory, and Xue Ju had been hiding in the army without engaging in battle.
Now that there were no more worries, there was no need to act anymore.
Xue Rengao also unleashed his full power, each shot deadly and each move ruthless.
After more than twenty rounds, Xue Rengao thrust his twelve-foot-long golden spear, nearly killing Shan Xiongxin on the spot.
Seeing that things were not going well, Shan Xiongxin made a feint, turned his horse around, and fled.
"Hahaha."
Seeing this, Xue Rengao did not pursue, but reined in his horse, stood still, and laughed loudly.
The fish he was going to catch today was not Shan Xiongxin, but Pei Yuanqing, the young general of the Sui Dynasty.
Someone like Shan Xiongxin isn't even worthy of being pursued.
"This humble general is no match for Xue Rengao and has failed Your Highness!"
Shan Xiongxin returned to the formation, sighed, and looked ashamed.
"Why...why is this happening?"
When Yang You saw Shan Xiongxin's defeat, he was completely bewildered, his brows furrowed in confusion.
If Xue Ju had such a powerful general, why didn't he send him out earlier?
Why have I never seen this person during the previous battles?
"Your Highness, I suggest that Pei Yuanqing be sent into battle."
Pei Linghe, a member of Pei Yuanqing's clan, immediately recommended him, his face beaming with a selfless smile.
Shan Xiongxin has already lost; the only one they can count on is Pei Yuanqing.
"Alright!" Upon hearing this, Yang You patted his horse's back and immediately shouted, "General Pei, you go!"