xymnovel Chapter 125 The Old General's Heroic Spirit
Chapter 125 The Old General's Heroic Spirit
Chapter 125 The Old General's Might (Tenth Update, Requesting Monthly Tickets)
"General, has he lost his mind?" The soldiers were dumbfounded. Liu Yin was highly respected, but his current behavior was too abnormal.
Who would weep and curse their eldest son for his imminent death?
Liu Shan's face darkened immediately. He was about to speak when he realized what he had done and stopped talking.
"Waaah!" Liu Yin cried for a long time, but stopped on his own. He suddenly raised his hand and wiped away his tears. He ordered, "Go and fetch my Flying Lightning."
"Yes." The guard was so surprised that he was a beat slow to react, and he turned and left after replying.
Soon after, a guard led over a chestnut horse.
This horse was very strong and had a fierce temper. When it was being led by the guards, it looked at them with ill intent, as if it wanted to kick them to death with its hooves.
The guards had to be extremely careful.
This horse was also Liu Yin's beloved horse, which he bought at a high price. He treated it to the best of everything.
Liu Yin said calmly, "Pounce on it and kill it."
"Ah?!?!?!" Liu Shan, his personal guards, and soldiers were all astonished, their eyes wide. Had the general really gone mad? First he said his son was dying, and now he wanted to kill his beloved horse?
The guards were too shocked to react.
"Hmm?" An angry expression appeared on Liu Yin's old face. He glared at his personal guards and asked, "Do you want to disobey the order to faint?"
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"We wouldn't dare." The guard shuddered, then gave his two companions a look, and the three of them pounced on Fei Dian, tackling him to the ground.
Feiping, who was usually pampered, was suddenly pounced on and became angry, kicking its legs wildly. The next moment, it stopped moving.
Because the sharp ring-pommel sword had plunged deep into its neck, it lost all its strength as blood gushed out, and soon stopped breathing.
"They really killed him?" The soldiers were dumbfounded once again. Such an expensive horse, such a fine horse. It traversed mountains and valleys as if walking on flat ground.
Liu Shan took a deep breath, suppressing his shock, and looked up at his father.
Liu Yin said calmly, "You all know the current situation. Of all the sieges in Hanzhong, only our Golden Siege remains. I know some people want to escape, and some want to surrender. But I tell you, as long as I am here, anyone who speaks of surrendering or fleeing will be killed without mercy."
After uttering these words with a murderous look on his face, Liu Yin continued, "Not only will I not let you run, but I won't run myself. I'm old and can't run anymore. Hiden is my leg, so I killed Hiden. If you still doubt me, I can cut off my own legs."
"And my eldest son, my future, my flesh and blood. I have also given them up here."
Liu Yin pointed at Liu Shan and said resolutely, "I, my son, my horse. I've abandoned them all."
"You will all die with me."
He raised his head, his gaze perfectly calm, yet the chilling pressure emanating from it was like a cold sword or a frosty blade, sending a shiver down the spines of the soldiers and raising goosebumps. It was terrifying.
Immediately, the soldiers lowered their heads and accepted their fate.
The old general had always been very kind to them, but now he had given up his own life and his son's.
What else can they say?
Let's die together.
Liu Shan took a deep breath, gripped the hilt of his sword, and bowed to his father in respect. He had resigned himself to his fate; his father was so loyal and righteous, and he was his son. He couldn't bring shame upon him.
"Very good, morale has been restored." Liu Yin nodded, then softened his tone and said, "Of course, what father doesn't love his son? We are not entirely without a chance of victory. First, the terrain of Golden Enclosure is complex, making it difficult for the enemy to launch a full-scale attack if they come to attack. Second, we have the largest number of troops among all the enclosures."
"In addition, I have sent people to recruit the soldiers who have been scattered from the various sieges and bring them to Golden Enclosure to gather."
"Also, the Northern King provided us with a large amount of supplies."
At this point, Liu Yin paused, a look of respect appearing on his face. "Even such a notorious vassal king has supported us."
What reason do we have to abandon such a fortified fortress and flee?
Liu Shan and the soldiers' expressions also changed. They already knew about it, but it still seemed unbelievable when it was brought up again.
That was the ruthless King of the North, a notorious bully who preyed on men and women, and yet...
"Finally, although all the fortified cities have fallen, the cities of Han and Le still stand. With Han, Le, and Huangjinwei still standing, Hanzhong has not been lost. The Grand General can find a way to retake it. As long as you follow me and hold out to the end, when victory comes, the court and the Grand General will not forget you. The rewards will be generous, enough to allow you to live a prosperous life. Furthermore, if the court gives me any rewards, I will not take a single copper coin; I will give them all to you."
"Now, pass on my orders. Scouts, keep a close watch on the Wei army's movements. The rest of the soldiers, continue preparing supplies for the city's defense. Every stone, every piece of wood, is a lifesaver. We are now fighting against fate."
Liu Yin took a deep breath, raised his right hand and pointed to the sky, shouting loudly.
Hiden's death stabilized the morale of the troops.
Liu Yin's words gave the soldiers hope. "We may not die. If we win, we'll be richer than anything."
This is what is meant by "when besieging a city, one must find a way out."
Before the Wei army had even surrounded them, Liu Yin had already cleared a path for himself.
Work hard, we can win.
After listening to Liu Yin's words, the soldiers remained silent for a long time, and then someone shouted first.
"yes!!!!!"
More than two thousand soldiers roared to the sky in unison, their voices sounding like the roars of two thousand fierce tigers. The birds in the nearby forests fluttered their wings in alarm, and the beasts scattered and fled.
Liu Yin nodded in satisfaction and waved his hand, saying, "Disperse."
"Yes." The two thousand soldiers responded once again and left the training ground in an orderly manner.
Liu Yin also brought Liu Shan back to the mansion and entered the study, where Liu Shan helped him sit down.
"Son. You know my temper, so just accept your fate." Liu Yin raised his head, his eyes filled with sorrow, but his tone was resolute.
"Father, I will kill the horse later as well." Liu Shan smiled slightly and bowed.
"Good son." Liu Yin laughed loudly and raised his right hand. Liu Shan hesitated for a moment, but still knelt down. Liu Yin patted his son's head with satisfaction, just like when he was a child.
Liu Shan blushed.
"The Wei army has 20,000 men attacking, but I'm prepared, especially with the supplies from the King of Beidi, which has me completely ready. But I also have my problems. I'm too old, and I might die tomorrow. If I die, don't keep it a secret; tell the soldiers directly. Then you will lead the troops to fight the Wei army. Don't worry, a desperate army will surely win. These soldiers are my soldiers, and I know them well. If I really die, they will become even more resilient," Liu Yin said.
Liu Shan opened his mouth, wanting to say "Father, you won't die," but he swallowed the words back and could only nod.
Liu Yin nodded, then looked up to speak. A guard entered from outside, bowed, and said, "General, a dozen or so envoys from Wei have arrived at the city walls and request an audience with you."
"They lured them in, captured and killed them at the city gate. Their heads were hung on the city wall. They killed their horses and ate their meat."
Liu Yin was extremely unconventional and spoke casually.
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