12dz Chapter 1805 Sorry, You Fell into a Trap
Chapter 1805 Sorry, You Fell into a Trap
Zhao Yu's words were like pouring cold water into boiling oil, instantly making the Chu army, which was just struggling to hold on, completely boil over!
The emperor is here in person!
Reinforcements have arrived!
victory is in sight!
The huge sense of honor and desire to survive stimulated the last potential in their bodies!
The Chu army's front line, which had been shrinking, suddenly erupted with an astonishing counterattack force at this moment!
All the Chu soldiers, as if injected with chicken blood, disregarded casualties and launched a mad counterattack against the hesitant and demoralized Han army!
The Han army, on the other hand, was already worried about the news of the impending reinforcements, and their morale was low.
At this moment, seeing that the Chu army not only did not collapse, but counterattacked like crazy, coupled with the shouts of "Capture Huo Quji alive", the army's morale was immediately in chaos!
The frontline troops were unable to withstand the sudden and desperate counterattack of the Chu army. Their formation loosened instantly and they showed signs of retreat!
Gongsun Ao saw all this and his heart sank to the bottom.
He knew that the last chance had been lost.
He suddenly shouted to Huo Quji, "Duke! Look! The situation has completely changed!"
"Zhao Yu can't be killed! If you don't leave now, you really won't be able to leave! Please!"
After saying this, he didn't wait for Huo Quji to respond, and suddenly shouted at the captain of Huo Quji's personal guards:
"What are you still standing there for! Quick! Escort the Duke to retreat! All troops, retreat towards Hongdu City, take turns providing cover, and retreat!"
Upon hearing this, the captain of the personal guards gritted his teeth and was about to step forward to forcibly take Huo Quji away.
However, at this moment——
A cold, majestic voice, imbued with supreme inner strength and imperial majesty, like thunder from the nine heavens, suddenly rolled in from the northwest, clearly reaching the ears of every person on the battlefield, shaking everyone's heart and soul:
"Walk?"
"Have I given you leave?"
Before he finished speaking, a huge fire broke out in the northwest direction!
Countless torches were like a prairie fire, instantly lighting up the sky!
A huge dragon flag, symbolizing the identity of the Emperor of Chu, suddenly appeared surrounded by flames!
Chu Ning, dressed in dazzling silver armor and a purple dragon-patterned cloak, appeared on the high ground at the edge of the battlefield, surrounded by a group of elite cavalry.
His eyes were like lightning, looking down at the chaotic battlefield below with indifference, like a god looking down on the fight between ants.
The Chu Emperor, Chu Ning, actually came to the battlefield in person!
The last way out seemed to be completely blocked.
At this moment, the expressions of Huo Quji and Gongsun Ao became extremely ugly.
Chu Ning's sudden appearance was like adding another tremendous force to a bowstring that was already stretched to the extreme.
That cold and majestic voice, like a heavy hammer, hit Gongsun Ao's heart hard.
Gongsun Ao's face instantly turned as pale as paper, and his pupils contracted violently due to extreme fear.
He suddenly looked at the silver armor shining in the torch light and the dazzling dragon flag on the distant high ground. A bone-chilling chill instantly swept through his body, making him feel like he was falling into an icy cave!
"Chu...Chu Ning is here in person?!"
He muttered incoherently, then burst out as if stimulated by a huge fear, and suddenly turned to Huo Quji, his voice becoming hoarse and sharp due to extreme anxiety, almost roaring:
"My Lord! Hurry! No more hesitation! I'll cover your retreat! Royal Guards! What are you still standing there for! Escort the Duke out immediately! Anyone who disobeys my orders will be executed!"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding personal soldiers and some loyal generals immediately rushed forward with red eyes, trying to forcibly escort Huo Quji to rush towards the gap in the rear that had not yet been completely closed.
However, Huo Quji, who was at the center of the storm, showed an unusual calmness at this moment.
He raised his hand to calm the restless guards, his eyes still calmly looking at Chu Ning on the high ground. His tone was indifferent, but with a hint of helplessness that seemed to see through everything:
"Don't waste your energy, General Gongsun."
He slowly scanned his surroundings. Although his vision was obstructed by the chaotic battlefield and the darkness, he seemed to be able to sense the countless Chu troops pressing in like an iron wall.
"Since Chu Ning dared to show up here in person and was so calm, it was enough to show that he was absolutely sure."
"At this moment, I'm afraid we've already been surrounded. The Chu army is everywhere. Breaking out hastily will only cause us to lose our composure and die faster."
"Instead of going to great lengths, it's better to hold on and wait for help."
"But the Duke..." Gongsun Ao was extremely anxious and wanted to persuade him again.
But it's too late!
As if to confirm Huo Quji's words, accompanied by the deafening sound of war drums and trumpets, and the roar of horses' hooves approaching like thunder, the main force of the Chu army's reinforcements had already surged forward from the northwest, north and other directions like a black tide!
Countless torches illuminated the battlefield as bright as day, and also illuminated the unconcealable fear and despair on the faces of the Han soldiers.
Without any orders, the remaining Han troops instinctively gathered towards the center and formed a dense but shaky circular defensive formation around Huo Quji and Gongsun Ao.
Spears pointed outwards, shields held high, but everyone could feel the suffocating oppression, as if they would be completely crushed by this torrent of steel in the next moment.
At this moment, the Chu army's formation split up, and Chu Ning, escorted by a group of elite cavalrymen, rode his horse slowly out of the crowd and arrived in front of the two armies.
He looked down from above, his gaze like a cold blade, locked onto Huo Quji with precision. A playful smile, like a cat playing with a mouse, appeared on the corner of his mouth, and his voice was clearly heard throughout the battlefield:
"Huo Quji, how are you? I've put so much thought into this, and finally... I've caught you."
He paused slightly, as if appreciating his opponent's predicament, and continued, "How is it? Are you satisfied with the feast I carefully arranged for you?"
As soon as these words came out, Gongsun Ao was struck by lightning, his mind went blank, and he blurted out subconsciously:
"What...what does this mean? What trap? What feast?"
However, Huo Quji's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and his previous doubts were instantly cleared. His face was terribly gloomy, and he spoke slowly with a cold voice:
"I see... What a great strategy! Lure the enemy into a trap, then surround and attack the reinforcements!"
He stared at Chu Ning intently. "You deliberately surrounded General Gongsun but didn't annihilate him. You even let him escape. You also deliberately leaked the news. You might even have deliberately allowed the scouts to pass the information to me."
"All of this is to lure me to personally lead the light cavalry to rescue you."
"And you have already deployed a large number of troops here. Your real target has never been Xunyang City or Gongsun Ao, but me—Huo Quji!"
"clever!"
Chu Ning clapped his hands and smiled, his expression calm and composed, as if he was talking about a trivial matter:
"As expected of me, I value my opponent. It's a pity that I realized it a little late."
"You are indeed worth all my trouble."