471 Han Xins Shocking One Sho (1/2)
If one said that the fire that Asura Baiqi ignited in Cangcheng County created a nightmare for Di Qing and South Alliance, one had to say that their nightmare was far from over.
_8th month, 23rd day, Genglou County._
Early in the morning, before nature had awakened and the wilderness was still utterly silent. Dew gathered on the branches and formed small droplets, which shone like crystals under the morning light.
The camp of the left road troops of the alliance army was similarly silent. Yesterday afternoon, the news of the victory had spread to the camp, and the entire left road troops relaxed.
The only shocker was probably the flames that rose up from Cangcheng County’s direction at night.
However, because the two cities were too far away, they did not know what had happened in Cangcheng County. They might even think that the people there were starting a campfire to celebrate the victory.
Suddenly, the thunderous sounds of horse hooves and birds scared from their tree perches shattered the tranquil atmosphere.
Large quantities of morning dew splattered around, as the warhorses trampled over them. It was like a vivid and peaceful ink painting had suddenly transformed into a boisterous troupe.
The smell of smoke rose in the air.
Han Xin, who had not moved his troops yet, finally showed his claws. He struck the enemy at their weakest moment.
This was Han Xin, the assassin that no one could predict. Facing a prey, Han Xin had enough patience. Moreover, he had unrivalled decisiveness and insight.
It was okay if he did not strike, but if he did, his one strike would be deadly.
When he received Baiqi’s letter last night, Han Xin had already planned for this stunning strike.
The 1st division of the Leopard Legion that stayed in Genglou County rushed out, working with the 2nd division of the Dragon Legion outside of the city to suddenly assault the left route troops of the alliance army.
Two divisions, one north and one south, pincering the enemy completely.
The enemy camp was just a temporary base, and they did not even have wooden walls. Numerous tents were scattered around, and it was like a refugee camp.
The two huge armies were like knives. At their fastest speeds, they charged into the camp.
The camp, which was silent moments ago, suddenly became boisterous. The shouts of the patrolling soldiers, the sounds of the officers asking them to gather, and the neighs of the horses. When all these noises combined together, it would make one annoyed.
The left route army, which were deep in slumber moments ago, hurriedly put on their ice cold armor under the scolding of their officers. They picked up their spears and walked out of the tent, ready to face their enemy.
The entire camp became a hot mess.
The soldiers could not find their horses, and the soldiers could not find their officers.
The left route army, who hurriedly tried to put up a resistance upon facing the elites of Shanhai City, had no retaliation ability. The Shanhai City Army chased away the entire eighty thousand men alliance army like sheep.
The war horses neighed, and blood boiled on the battlefield.
Luo Shixin led the Cavalry Division, the elite force that was only second to the Guards Division. The tens of thousands of golden armored cavalry were like gods, as they unleashed all the anger that had pent up over these past few days.
Spears struck out, and the blades glinted under the light.
The godly troops had descended!
Under Luo Shixin's command, the cavalry split up and attacked, slicing the entire camp into pieces. The alliance army could not even gather together.
The golden armored cavalry would quickly disperse any group that managed to gather into groups of above a thousand.
The light armored infantry cavalry mixed division were not to be outshone. In the camp, they proceeded calmly and attacked together, dragging numerous enemies into the depths of hell.
When the battle reached such a situation, the alliance army was unable to form up any form of retaliation. Even if Di Qing was present, he would not be able to do anything. Much less the current general, who was just a normal general.
He did not have the ability to obtain victory from this chaos, nor did he possess the prestige necessary to help the army regain their footing.
Over ten armies originally formed up this entire army. In such a negative situation, this weakness was exposed, and they instantly became a bunch of scattered dirt.
Each army started to fight for themselves.
In the chaos, the soldiers subconsciously grouped up with the other soldiers from their territory.
The more such events occurred, the more chaotic the situation grew.
The General was unable to gain a grasp of the situation, and he was unable to command the troops. The moment an army lost contact with the commanding core, it would just collapse.
In the end, it was a full-scale collapse.
Tens of thousands of soldiers cried out, as they were utterly crushed. Some even threw down their helmets and armor to try and escape.
Just like that, they completely defeated the left side of the alliance army.
Han Xin’s knife was fast and accurate.
During this battle, the Shanhai City Army had killed fifteen thousand men and captured over forty thousand. The entire left side of the alliance army was only left with twenty thousand cavalry, who had escaped to Yun An County battered and bruised.
It was not over yet.
Han Xin ordered Wei Zhang's division to take charge of cleaning up the battlefield and collecting prisoners. Luo Shixin's division would continue to give chase. If possible, they would take down Yun An County in one fell swoop.
One must know that the current Yun An County did not have a single soldier. The moment the Shanhai City Army broke the left side of the alliance army, a straight road to victory laid before them.
Han Xin wanted to treat them like how they tried to treat him. He desired to take away all their hope.
Luo Shixin led the Cavalry Division and chased. Just like how one would peel an onion, they took down the twenty thousand alliance army layer by layer.
Numerous soldiers fell off their horses and formed a road similar to hell.