12dz Chapter 1809 Reversal of Situation
Chapter 1809 Reversal of Situation
He suddenly looked up at the calm figure on the distant high ground, his eyes filled with shock and despair.
"Ran Ming... he should be restrained at this moment... I understand... I completely understand!"
His voice was filled with endless bitterness and self-mockery: "Chu Ning...Chu Ning had expected this a long time ago!"
"He was certain I would have reinforcements. He even guessed how I would deploy my troops... All his previous disadvantages, all those signs of defeat, were bait!"
"His real killer move isn't Zhao Yu, nor the encirclement in front of him, but Ran Ming, the most crucial new force that has been hidden all this time!"
"He's waiting for me to play all my cards. When I think I'm sure to win, he'll play this last card and give me a fatal blow!"
"This time... I lost again... completely..."
Huo Quji's voice became hoarse and weak, filled with the sadness of a hero's end.
All his calculations and struggles seemed so ridiculous and futile in the face of Chu Ning's deeper strategy.
At the same time, in the Chu army camp, Zhao Yu, who was originally a little panicked because of being caught in a pincer attack, was immediately cheered up when he saw Ran Ming's army appear as expected.
He swung his spear and sent a Han soldier flying, then roared with all his might:
"Soldiers! Our reinforcements have arrived! General Ran Ming has led his troops to defeat the Han army's flank!"
"Victory belongs to the Great Chu! Long live His Majesty the Emperor! Kill! With the help of both inside and outside forces, annihilate the Han army completely and leave no one alive!"
"Long live His Majesty! Kill!"
The Chu army, whose morale was originally somewhat low, saw this shocking reversal and immediately burst into earth-shaking cheers and fighting spirit!
They were like being given a shot of adrenaline, and once again launched a frantic attack on the chaotic Han army!
At this moment, the situation on the battlefield reversed 180 degrees again!
The main force of the Han army was fiercely penetrated by Ran Ming from the side and rear, causing the formation to be in chaos and the front and rear being unable to take care of each other.
The hope that the remnants of Huo Quji had just seen was shattered in an instant, and they were once again trapped in a desperate situation where they were attacked from both inside and outside by the Chu army and surrounded by an iron wall!
The atmosphere of despair, like a cold tide, quickly spread throughout the entire Han army again.
The morning sun was still bright, but all it shone on the faces of the Han soldiers was endless fear and despair.
In Huo Quji's eyes, the rising sun seemed to have lost all its warmth, leaving only cold despair.
The appearance of Ran Ming's army was like the heaviest hammer, completely shattering his newly ignited hope of victory and pushing the entire Han army into an abyss of no return.
The Chu army formed three layers inside and outside, forming a real iron wall encirclement. Shouts and screams came from all directions, and every moment there were Han soldiers falling down with screams.
"Duke! Duke! Wake up!"
Gongsun Ao, covered in blood, rushed to Huo Quji, whose eyes were somewhat distracted, and shook his shoulders vigorously, his voice hoarse and urgent.
"The situation is hopeless! No more hesitation! I will lead my troops to fight to the death to hold back the Chu army. You must break out immediately!"
"As long as you are still alive, there is still hope for the Han people! If you also die here, it will be the real collapse of heaven and earth!"
Huo Quji snapped back to his senses, his eyes bloodshot. He pushed Gongsun Ao's hand away, his voice trembling with excitement, yet with a hint of stubbornness that refused to admit defeat:
"No! I will not leave! It was my misjudgment that led the army into a desperate situation! How could I abandon my soldiers and escape alone?"
"If I have to die, I want to die with my brothers!"
His pride and responsibility did not allow him to choose to "escape" at this moment.
Seeing Huo Quji's stubbornness, Gongsun Ao was so angry that his eyes turned red and veins popped out on his forehead. He suddenly drew his sword and pointed it at Huo Quji, roaring at the surrounding guards:
"Huo Quji! You are confused! Your life and death are related to the fate of the country, how can you act on impulse! Now is not the time to be a hero!"
"What are you still standing there for! Follow military orders! Escort the Duke out of the siege! Anyone who disobeys orders will be executed!"
Those loyal soldiers also realized that the situation was extremely critical at this moment, and looked at each other.
He gritted his teeth and actually stepped forward. Regardless of Huo Quji's scolding and struggle, he forcibly lifted him up and dragged him to retreat to the southeast where the battle formation was relatively weak.
"Gongsun Ao! How dare you! Let me go!"
Huo Quji struggled hard, his eyes bloodshot.
Gongsun Ao took a last deep look at Huo Quji who was forcibly taken away by his personal soldiers, and a hint of determination and relief flashed in his eyes.
He turned abruptly, sword raised high, and roared his final fury at the remnants of the Han army who were also in despair: "Men of the Han! The Protector of the Country has gone to seek reinforcements! Our duty is to fight to the death here and cover the Duke's retreat!"
"Follow me—attack Chu Ning's central army! Kill the Emperor of Chu! Show the power of Han! Kill!"
After saying that, he actually took the lead and stopped defending. Instead, he led all the Han soldiers who could still move, like moths to a flame, and took the initiative to launch a desperate charge towards the most dazzling dragon flag in the distance!
This tragic charge was not for victory, but only to attract the attention of all the Chu troops and create a slim chance of survival for Huo Quji to break out!
Huo Quji, who was still struggling, looked back and saw Gongsun Ao's resolute back and the suicidal charge launched by the Han army, and his eyes instantly turned red.
He stopped struggling, and a painful sob came out of his throat, which eventually turned into a helpless and sad sigh:
"General Gongsun... Brothers... Let's go!"
He knew that this was the last chance Gongsun Ao and these loyal and brave soldiers had bought for him with their lives. He had to seize it!
At the same time, Chu Ning, who was on the high ground, looked down at the suddenly changing situation on the battlefield with indifference.
He saw everything, including the unusual movements of the core Han army, Huo Quji being forcibly taken away, and Gongsun Ao's obviously suicidal counter-charge.
"Hmph, struggling to survive, it really shows the deep affection between master and servant."
Chu Ning's lips curled up in a cold mockery: "Since you have fallen into my trap, no one can escape!"
His tone was indifferent, yet filled with unquestionable authority as he quickly issued an order: "Order: Zhao Yu, command our elite cavalry to seize Huo Quji! He must be found alive or dead. He must not escape!"
"Ran Ming, continue to attack Cheng Bu's army fiercely and defeat them completely for me. Don't hold back!"
"As for Gongsun Ao who wanted to take my head..."
A cold light flashed in Chu Ning's eyes, and he slowly drew the sword from his waist: "I will go meet him in person!"
"I obey your command!" The messenger ran away.
After receiving the order, Zhao Yu and Ran Ming immediately pounced on their targets like two sharp knives.
Chu Ning shook the reins, and under the protection of a group of elite cavalry, he rushed straight towards Gongsun Ao and his remnants who were charging madly like a silver storm!
"Chu Ning! Accept your death!"