[The Orphan's Love Affair with a Beauty's Rivalry] (Volume 2, Chapter 71)

Chapter 71 Heroines in Red Powder

North of Jinan, at the Rakshasa Gate, the battlefield teemed with government troops.

Meanwhile, Murong Ziyan led her army in pursuit to the vicinity of Yuan Family Village and General Fang's central command tent, only a few miles from the north gate of

Jinan Prefecture.

Liang Hongyu's "Mengzhou Soldiers" stood in formation before the central command tent. The Mengzhou Soldiers were

a force primarily composed of warriors wielding hook-and-sickle spears. This weapon, invented by Liang Hongyu, had a

long , with a bladed hook at the top and a hard iron ring at the bottom. In combat, besides the sharp spearhead for thrusting, the hook

could also be used for cutting and pulling, and the ring for hammering—a truly multi-functional weapon.

Although this force numbered only a few thousand, each soldier stood upright, their eyes gleaming. Even as the fleeing soldiers

surged towards them from both sides, they remained unmoved, demonstrating their strict discipline!

The recent bloody battle at Xiaolinghe outside the Great Wall made the Jurchen cavalry realize that even the Millennium Army had tough opponents.

Both sides fought fiercely, suffering heavy casualties, and the Jurchens remembered these short

soldiers wielding extra-long, sharp spears! Especially noteworthy was Liang Hongyu leading hundreds of women soldiers across the jungle, charging into the encirclement, risking her life to rescue her son and retrieve

her husband body. Her bravery was unparalleled, making her a force to be reckoned with, and the Jurchens never forgot

this tall, imposing female general of the Millennium Dynasty!

She was quite dissatisfied with the Embroidered Robe Pavilion's interference in military affairs, and found Zheng Tianen's proposed

infantry-against-cavalry tactics unbelievable. Of course,

she also had reservations about the opposing general's sluggishness and indecisiveness; after all, speed is of the essence in war, and once a plan was decided, it should

be implemented swiftly.

However, it was too late to say anything more. Seeing her allies collapsing like a house of cards,

she had no choice but to step forward and lead her soldiers to form ranks and await the enemy. She was quite experienced in dealing with heavy cavalry and knew

how important it was to maintain morale and formation when facing repeated cavalry charges! Once the formation collapsed, soldiers who could only run on foot would have nowhere to escape!

Murong Ziyan and her daughter were leading their troops

to .

Murong Ziyan rode forward and said to her daughter, "This female general is named Liang Hongyu. She

has been leading troops into battle since she was in her twenties. In the past twenty years, she has achieved remarkable military exploits, is brave and resourceful, skilled in riding and archery, and extremely strict in managing her subordinates. Whenever

she issues an order during a march, the troops are solemn and orderly. Her troops are known as the Mengzhou Army, a formidable force among the government troops. They are quite adept at dealing with cavalry.

Yun'er, don't be careless!"

Zhou Yun was extremely curious about such a female general and quickly focused her gaze. A female general was riding her horse

under the flag gate in front of the government troops' formation. She looked to be about forty years old and was about five feet six inches tall. Her warhorse

was exceptionally swift, and she was covered in leather armor with a red cloak. A red headscarf held her high bun, and she carried an iron-framed longbow on her back and

a long spear with a hook and iron shaft in her hand. She looked heroic and valiant, with rosy and full cheeks, bright and piercing eyes, a tall and

upright , and an elegant demeanor. She had the air of a great general, yet she did not lose the pure and beautiful charm of a mature woman.

Behind her, dozens of maids and guards, all clad in armor, stood out prominently on their warhorses!

The elite guards and the Tyrannosaurus Army, caught up in the heat of battle, saw government troops arrayed and, with a whistle,

quickly regrouped from their scattered hunting formation, transforming into a wedge-shaped assault formation. Their horses thundered, charging towards the Mengzhou army like a whirlwind!

Feishuang, positioned at the arrowhead, spurred her horse into the enemy's center, aiming directly for their commander, Liang Hongyu.

Liang Hongyu charged forward, spear in hand, meeting Feishuang's spiked club head-on! Having followed her mistress for many years, fighting in

countless battles, Feishuang's horsemanship was exceptional, wielding her spiked club with formidable power. Liang Hongyu, however, was no less formidable, her

iron spear flashing and slashing with incredible speed and power, growing ever stronger with each battle.

The battle raged on, soldiers against soldiers, generals against generals, and the two commanders were evenly matched for a time. Meanwhile, the elite guards and the Tyrannosaurus Army charged

into the enemy ranks, engaging the Mengzhou army in

fierce combat. The Tyrannosaurus Army's ferocity was undeniable, and the

elite guards were a legendary and invincible force. The Mengzhou soldiers under Liang Hongyu's command were also warriors capable of taking on ten men each, each as fierce as a tiger, fearless and undaunted. The two sides

were evenly matched , locked in a desperate struggle, neither willing to yield an inch!

Thanks to the valiant fighting of the Mengzhou army, the fleeing government troops regained their composure

, and the officers rallied their forces. The chaotic rout gradually subsided, and the government army finally regained its footing.

Seeing that the Mengzhou army, despite facing such a fierce attack from the Tyrant Army and the Elite Guards, had managed to maintain its formation and

remain largely intact, showing no fear in the face of the maces and slashes from the long-handled scimitars, and coordinating their attacks with skillful advances and retreats,

Zhou Yun couldn't help but admire them greatly. "Mother, this is indeed a very capable and elite army of the government forces. However, in

my opinion, they may not be able to withstand the continuous onslaught of the Tyrant Army and the Elite Guards. I really want to go and meet this

heroine !"

Murong Ziyan carefully observed the battlefield situation, pondered for a while, and frowned, saying, "Yun'er is right, but

it will probably take at least half an hour to determine a winner in this battle. Right now, the morale of the government troops is gradually recovering. Once they

stabilize their formation, they will slowly gather again and form an encirclement. We don't have many troops, so it's not advisable to engage the government troops in a prolonged battle

. It's time to retreat."

She raised her long-handled scimitar high, drew it in the air a few times, and gave the signal to retreat. The thunderous

roar of hooves echoed as the horses galloped away with the same ferocity, disappearing quickly into the distance. The government

troops gave chase, but it was all show; even their commanders doubted their ability to catch up. They did manage to recapture some

heads , but whose heads were unclear. The officer in charge of the count was happy to cover it up;

these men received meager pay and were subjected to layers of exploitation, making their lives difficult.

In this fierce battle, the Rakshasa Clan had achieved a resounding victory!

Back at the Luokou camp, the spoils were tallied. The elite guards and the Tyrannosaurus Army had suffered over two hundred casualties, captured

five thousand , and wounded countless others. The weapons and equipment they had seized were so numerous that the team members were currently sorting and cataloging them, and

the process was not yet complete. However, in Murong Ziyan's eyes, these results paled

in comparison to the exhilarating, blood-pumping excitement of leading a thousand iron cavalry to defeat the nine-tribe coalition's ten thousand cavalry— a truly frenzied and thrilling victory.

She hadn't originally intended to annihilate

the government troops; she merely wanted to stall them, preventing General Fang from making any further rash moves, thus covering the transfer of personnel and valuables

. After all, causing too much of a commotion would be detrimental to her long-term plan of remaining hidden in the Central Plains, waiting for the right opportunity to act.

Zhou Yun returned to his tent, where Zhenwen and three other maids brought in Zhou Chuzhi, who was bound hand and foot. Seeing that he

was handsome and appeared to be under thirty, a promising young general, Zhou Yun personally untied him and

said gently, "General Zhou is indeed a rare and valiant general, truly admirable!"

Zhou Chuzhi retorted sharply, "What courage can a defeated general possess? Kill me or torture me, it's all up to you, no need for further words!"

Zhou Yun, always unruly, felt he had met a kindred spirit and admired his unyielding spirit. He

continued to speak kindly, "I am in dire need of someone like you, General. Would you be willing to condescend to be my deputy?" 　　Zhou Chuzhi loudly replied, "I, a dignified guerrilla general of the imperial court, would never stoop to such a

position!"

"Serving as a traitor, joining forces with you

rebellious outlaws of the martial world? You should give up on that idea!"

Zhou Yun said patiently, "Our Rakshasa Sect has been in the martial world for nearly twenty years, merely trying to make a living. We

've never caused trouble for the government and have always been law-abiding citizens who pay taxes according to the law. I wonder

what evidence you have for what you call rebellion?"

Zhou Chuzhi calmly replied, "I am merely a military officer; obeying orders is a soldier's duty. Since

the court considers the Rakshasa Sect a rebel group, there must be a reason!" To be honest, being dragged into the siege of a mere martial

arts sect made him feel very uncomfortable, and being captured felt even more humiliating. She was right; the Rakshasa Sect had always operated in accordance with the law

in all businesses, and he truly couldn't cite any evidence of rebellion.

Zhou Yun sneered, "We didn't want to cause trouble, but the government, without distinguishing right from wrong, without conviction or

any evidence, has launched a siege against the Rakshasa Sect. Can the government be so unreasonable? Of course,

everyone has their own ambitions , and we can't force them. I admire you as a hero. Since you don't want to stay, I won't stop you. Go!"

Zhou Chuzhi was stunned. "Just like that, you're letting me go?"

Zhou Yun said proudly, "I keep my word. Once I've spoken, I will naturally let you go! However, I hope

General Zhou understands that the Rakshasa Sect truly does not want to oppose the court. But if the court forces us so relentlessly, it will only

lead to rebellion! If we meet again in the future, I hope we will be friends, not enemies."

Zhou Chuzhi pondered for a while, then said hesitantly, "The Rakshasa Demoness's reputation is at its zenith! Since you

are willing to consider me a friend, would you be so kind as to allow me to see your beauty?" After all, she was

a woman , and he was unsure whether such a request would be impolite.

Zhou Yun pushed up the demon mask attached to her helmet, revealing a stunningly beautiful face that could express both anger and joy.

Zhou Chuzhi was instantly captivated! He murmured, "Heavens! This bloodthirsty demon king who kills without hesitation

is actually a beautiful woman. Who could believe it?"

Zhenwen, standing to the side, chuckled, "General Zhou, are you willing to surrender now?"

"Go!" He received a powerful kick to his buttocks and was sent flying to the side.

Zhou Yun kept her word and sent Zhenwen to personally escort him out of the camp. As he walked, Zhou Chuzhi's mind

was her beautiful face, which he couldn't shake off. He turned back halfway and entered her tent.

She had already removed her armor and was now sitting at a desk reading a book, dressed in a blue-purple robe. Zhou Chuzhi initially thought it was something like

Sun Tzu's Art of War, but after peeking over, he saw the title on the cover was "The Imperial Chef's Cookbook." Seeing her

gesturing as she read, completely absorbed, he found it strange. This tough, iron-willed woman

seemed quite knowledgeable about cooking; did she want to become a master chef?

Seeing him return, Zhou Yun asked in surprise, "General Zhou, have you changed your mind and are you planning to join

the Rakshasa Sect?"

Zhou Chuzhi shook his head, solemnly replying, "No, not at all. I returned because I admire Miss Zhou

as a woman of exceptional talent and courage, and I have dared to propose marriage to you. I hope you will

grant my request!"

Zhou Yun felt as if she had found a kindred spirit! She had never seen such a straightforward and frank person before. He

spoke of such an embarrassing matter with the composure of discussing strategy and tactics, and she exclaimed in surprise, "General Zhou is truly a straightforward

man, speaking directly and frankly, a true military man indeed, admirable! However, General Zhou and I are truly not

destined for each other . I wish you to stay, but you refuse. And this request of yours, General, is something I, your humble servant, cannot grant."

Zhou Chuzhi frowned and asked, "Why?" Zhou

Yun replied with a blissful expression, "Because I am now the principal wife of the Xiao family, no longer Miss Zhou." She emphasized the word "principal wife ." 　　Although Zhou Chuzhi was filled with disappointment, he was decisive and turned to leave. However, he would never forget this unconventional and extraordinary woman 　　　for the rest of his life .

URL 1:https://www.sexlove5.com/htmlBlog/182479.html

URL 2:/Blog.aspx?id=182479&aspx=1

Previous Page : Fireworks in full bloom

Next Page : [The Orphan's Love Affair with a Beauty's Rivalry] (Volume 2, Chapter 55)

增加

comment Open a new window to view comments

Contact Information

[The Orphan's Love Affair with a Beauty's Rivalry] (Volume 2, Chapter 71)

comment Open a new window to view comments