novelaction Chapter 234 Arrival at Sishui Pass
Chapter 234 Arrival at Sishui Pass
On this side, Yu Hua just returned to the city.
Seeing this, the defenders on both sides of the city gate looked at him with admiration.
General Han Rong could no longer contain his joy, and personally walked down the city wall to meet Yu Hua.
His face was filled with an unconcealable smile and his eyes were shining with excitement.
"General Yu, you fought bravely and fearlessly this time and returned victorious. This is a blessing for our city and the Shang Dynasty!"
Han Rong stepped forward quickly, held Yu Hua's hand tightly, and his voice trembled a little, expressing his infinite emotion and admiration for the returning hero.
Yu Hua smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in his eyes. Then, he responded modestly:
"You are too kind, General. I have only fulfilled my duty and have done my duty."
"Furthermore, the strength of the vanguard officers sent by the Zhou army is really average."
Yu Hua paused, a hint of sarcasm appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said disdainfully:
"Even with this, Ji Chang and others still betrayed their country and claimed to be king. It's really ridiculous."
“Think of our great Shang, a country that is strong and prosperous, with its people living and working in peace and contentment. However, they are pursuing their own selfish desires and disregarding justice. This is truly going against the will of heaven and will surely lead to their own destruction.
After hearing this, Han Rong nodded in agreement, with a serious look on his face.
"General Yu is absolutely right. As subjects of the Great Shang, we will swear to be loyal to the death, defend our territory, and not allow any rebels to take advantage of us."
"Don't worry, General. With me here, Ji Chang's army won't be able to enter Sishui Pass."
Yu Hua's voice is sonorous and powerful, and every word is like a hammer hitting people's hearts, making people feel his firm belief and indomitable will.
After hearing this, Han Rong nodded with satisfaction.
"General Yu, you really didn't let me down."
Han Rong's voice was deep and powerful, with a bit of majesty and satisfaction, "I just don't know where you took the enemy general?"
When Yu Hua heard this, he knew that Han Rong was asking about Ning Sheng, a disciple of the Chan sect.
Then he flipped his hand, and a small flag emitting faint light appeared in his palm.
Then, Yu Hua raised his head, looked at Han Rong without looking away, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and said slowly:
"General, I have trapped Ning Sheng in this Soul-Slaying Banner. He is now powerless to fight back."
Han Rong looked at the Soul-Slaying Banner in Yu Hua's hand, with a look of shock in his eyes. Then, he slowly spoke with a hint of amazement in his voice:
"General Yu, the enemy general is trapped in this small flag? This small flag has such magical properties, it is really astonishing."
Yu Hua smiled slightly, with a hint of complacency and pride in his smile.
He waved his hand lightly, and the small flag drew an elegant arc in the air, flickering with a faint light, like the brightest star in the night sky, attracting everyone's attention.
In a moment, Ning Sheng's figure appeared from inside the small flag.
At this moment, his face was pale and his eyes had lost their former luster. It was obvious that he had suffered great torture and restraint.
When Han Rong and others saw this, their faces suddenly changed and their shock was beyond words.
Although all of them were top-notch among mortal warriors, this was the first time that they had seen such extraordinary spiritual treasures from cultivators.
"This... this Soul-Slaying Banner is so strange!"
Han Rong's voice trembled slightly, and he could hardly hide his inner shock and awe.
His eyes were fixed on the small banner in Yu Hua's hand, as if he wanted to penetrate its surface and glimpse the infinite mysteries contained therein.
"General Yu, where did you get this small banner?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Hua curled up his lips into a faint yet confident smile.
He gently put the Soul-Slaying Banner into the leopard skin bag, looked at Han Rong, and said slowly:
"Master General, thank you for your praise. This Soul-Slaying Banner was given to me by my master as a self-defense item when I went down the mountain."
Upon hearing this, Han Rong slowly stepped forward, patted Yu Hua on the shoulder, and said:
"General Yu has a high level of cultivation and has this treasure to protect himself. It seems that this Sishui Pass is the burial place of the rebel Ji Chang and others."
"Don't worry, General. I will do my best and live up to your expectations." Yu Hua bowed and said solemnly.
Han Rong was delighted when he heard this and said loudly:
"Well, General Yu is worthy of being a disciple of Jiejiao. Not only is he extremely powerful, but he is also both wise and brave. He is truly admirable."
He paused for a moment, pondered for a moment, and his eyes fell on Yu Hua again, his tone became solemn and serious:
"General Yu, since you have captured the enemy general Ning Sheng, I think you should immediately send someone to escort him to Chaoge and hand him over to the king for personal disposal."
When Yu Hua heard this, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he slowly said:
"Sir General, I think this is inappropriate."
Han Rong's face was originally full of joy, but after Yu Hua finished speaking, his brows frowned slightly.
Seeing this, Yu Hua raised his lips meaningfully, took a step forward, bowed, and said in a steady and powerful voice:
"General, please allow me to explain in detail."
"Although Ning Sheng is an enemy general, he has a special identity. He is a Taoist practitioner."
"Their methods are very different from those of ordinary people, and they cannot be easily subdued by ordinary force."
Yu Hua's eyes were deep, and after a pause, he continued:
"If we only use mortals to escort them, something might happen on the way. If they escape or are rescued by others, all our efforts will be wasted."
Han Rong's brows slightly lifted when he heard this, and he obviously agreed with Yu Hua's analysis. He nodded slightly, signaling Yu Hua to continue.
"Furthermore, I think the key to this battle is not the gain or loss of a city or a pond, but whether we can capture the core figures such as the rebel Ji Chang in one fell swoop."
Yu Hua's voice revealed an unquestionable firmness, "If we can capture the rebel Ji Chang and his men and escort them to Chaoge, the king will surely be very pleased and will reward us handsomely."
Speaking of this, a gleam of light flashed in Yu Hua's eyes.
His words were like a stream of clear spring water, washing away the doubts in Han Rong's heart and igniting the fighting spirit of the generals present.
Han Rong was overjoyed when he heard this and praised him repeatedly:
"General Yu is truly a wise and brave general! Just as you said, I will capture Ji Chang and his men, escort them to Chaoge, and present a great achievement to the king!"
Then, he changed the subject, with a somewhat relaxed and happy tone, and smiled at Yu Hua:
"Well, General Yu, today you have defeated a powerful enemy and won your first victory. This is a great fortune for Sishui Pass!"
"This general has decided to hold a grand banquet to celebrate this happy event with all the soldiers in the army!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the generals around him all showed joy on their faces and cheered.
Yu Hua smiled slightly when he heard this, with a hint of humility and gratitude in his eyes. He bowed and said solemnly:
"Thank you for your kindness, General. I will continue to work hard and fight for Dashang and Sishui Pass!"
When Han Rong heard this, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes. He reached out and patted Yu Hua's shoulder to show encouragement.
Just as he was about to turn around and instruct his servants to prepare a banquet immediately to honor the bravery of Yu Hua and his soldiers, the sound of hurried footsteps interrupted the tranquility.
Immediately afterwards, a messenger rushed in, his face full of urgency and anxiety.
"Report! Report to the commander-in-chief, urgent military affairs!"
The messenger's voice echoed in the empty street, sounding particularly harsh and instantly attracting everyone's attention.
Han Rong's expression changed slightly, and he quickly put away the smile on his face, replacing it with a solemn and focused expression.
He stared at the messenger who was kneeling on the ground with a sharp gaze and asked in a deep voice:
"What's the matter? Tell me quickly!"
The messenger took a deep breath, trying to calm his slightly disordered breath from running, and reported loudly:
"Your Excellency the General, Wucheng King Huang Feihu is leading an army of 200,000 soldiers and is heading non-stop towards the east gate of Sishui Pass. They are expected to arrive soon!"
Han Rong's brows relaxed when he heard this, and he said excitedly:
"King Wucheng has come here with an army of 200,000 men. It must be the king's will to send them to suppress the rebellion."
His voice trembled slightly with excitement. He waved his hand violently, his tone full of determination and expectation:
"Quick, follow me to the East City Gate to welcome King Wucheng!"
After saying that, Han Rong led his generals to the East Gate to welcome Huang Feihu, the King of Wucheng.