Chapter 180: Endgame 3 (1/2)
Ningzhuo, Northern Wei.
As Lu Yaozhu predicted, they were surrounded a few miles away from Ningzhuo. The Crown Prince of Chu state, Chu Xiaosi at high on black stead, dressed in a silver full armour he came forward with his left and right-wing generals following him behind.
Every member of this army was personally trained by Chu Xiaosi himself and answered only to him. They were the famous Silver army of Chi state, a very elite team of soldiers
We meet again, General.” Crown Prince Chu Xiaosi said smirking. He had been looking forward to this showdown since Zhongshan Cheng approached him months ago. After some very careful planning, he had concocted a plan with high possibilities of success.
Chu Xiaosi looked at the soldiers under Lu Yaozhu's command and smiled. Their numbers were two times smaller than the soldiers he brought with him.
”In war, numbered do not lie, General. You and your men are down to one person to six of my men. Which I must admit doesn't seem fair. For old times sake. I am willing to let your men go if you surrender yourself to me. What do you think?”
Lu Yaozhu's Lips tugged up, ”No, I swire to protect my fellow citizens of Northern Wei. Soldiers of Northern Wei does not take hand me downs. You should keep such worthless offers to yourself ”
Zhu Xiaosi chuckled, ”You arrogant little_ I knew you would reject my offer but today that too. You have a lot of nerve but don't worry. I will destroy your precious little pride” his gaze moved to the soldiers behind him him Lu Yaozhu, they looked exhausted. ”The offer to join the winning side of this battle is open to everyone, not just General Lu. You have all been through a lot protecting Northern Wei for an Emperor that does not appreciate loyal officials”.
He glanced at Lu Yaozhu, holding Lu Yaozhu's sharp gaze steadily as he said the next sentences. ”Don't bother waiting for reinforcements cause you won't get any. You should have learned from your last battle, Emperor Zhong sees you as an eyesore. As long as you or your brother are the ones asking for reinforcements, he would never approve the transfer of any reinforcement.
”Sad isn't it that no matter what you do, his majesty would never see past your family name and relationship with the Empress. The worse person to be at odds with is a jealous Emperor, he prefers to lose a foothold in the north as far as it gets you killed. Bet you now wish that you had taken my offer, well it is too_”
He was interrupted by arrows raining down on him from all angles, ”Who? How is that possible” he exclaimed bending low on his horse to avoid an arrow. The sudden attack unsettled Chu Xiaosi, his commanders immediately rushed forward and surrounded him. They did up shield and knocked away the arrows aimed at him with their swords.
Lu Yaozhu unsheathed his sword and raising it high shouted, ”attack!!!”
His men unsheathed their swords and rushed forward. A team of the Lu family's special team rushed out of the bushes and joined in. They were able to push through until the silver army from Chu state were depleted to half of their numbers. Although they lost a considerable amount of men, Lu Yaozhu was able to pull his soldiers forward to the battlefield at Ningzhuo's gate.
Lu Yaozhu joined in with the rest of the team, Chu states had nearly broken past Commander Bai barricade. The soldiers surrounding Chu Xiaosi all moved out until it was down to Lu Yaozhu and Chu Xiaosi. Lu Xiaosi raised his sword to deflect Chu Xiaosi's blow still on horseback. He charged forward with his award, nearly missing, Chy Xiaosi's shoulder by a few inches.
The force of the blow and the speed of his movement to avoid the hit, made Chu Xiaosi lose balance and nearly fall off his horse. Chu Xiaosi grabbed the reins of his horse to steady himself as he fell. The horse pull his head forward in protest but Chu Xiaosi resisted, hanging halfway down the horse. He used the reins and helped himself to his feet, a sword came towards his neck as soon as his foot touched the ground.