bookcurios Chapter 305: Attacking Sishui Pass Again
Chapter 305: Attacking Sishui Pass Again
Jiang Ziya also quickly echoed:
"Yes, my king. With Master Randeng here, Luo Shu will be defeated in no time."
"I see that the morale of the soldiers is low. Why not go to Sishui Pass to challenge them so that we can capture the city as soon as possible."
"At the same time, we can also take this opportunity to lure out Luo Shu, so that Teacher Ran Deng will have a chance to capture him."
Ji Chang frowned slightly when he heard this, as if he was thinking about Jiang Ziya's plan. He also felt that the attack on Shang could not be delayed any longer. After all, the food and grass supplies needed by the army would be consumed a lot every day.
If we can capture Sishui Pass as soon as possible, we can go into the city for supplies and let the soldiers have a good rest.
Thinking of this, Ji Chang nodded, looked up at Jiang Ziya in front of him, and said solemnly:
"Your Excellency is right. I will leave the matter of attacking the city to you. When my son Jifa arrives, he will discuss countermeasures with you."
Jiang Ziya was delighted when he heard this. He bowed and said, "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. I will do my best to capture Sishui Pass as soon as possible."
Ji Chang nodded slightly, his face showing fatigue. The long conversation made him seem a little overwhelmed.
He adjusted his mood and spoke slowly, his voice a little hoarse:
"I know that this battle is crucial to the cause of defeating Shang. Prime Minister, just go ahead and do it. I am waiting for your good news here."
Jiang Ziya was so concerned when he saw this. He stepped forward and bowed, saying:
"Your Majesty, please take a rest first. I will organize my generals and discuss the siege. Don't worry, I will do my best to achieve victory for the Great Zhou."
His tone was full of concern and respect for Ji Chang, and also revealed a firm determination and immense self-confidence.
Ji Chang smiled slightly when he heard this, with a hint of relief in his eyes. He knew that it was his blessing to have such a great man to assist him.
"Okay, I'll go take a rest first. Just go ahead and do it. I believe in you."
After saying this, Ji Chang gently closed his eyes and let his tired body fall into a deep sleep.
Jiang Ziya looked at Ji Chang's sleeping face and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.
Although he had healing pills in his hand, he could not give them to Ji Chang.
After all, the cause and effect involved are complicated and cannot be explained in just a few words.
Then, Jiang Ziya left the tent and quickly instructed the soldiers to gather their generals and prepare to discuss matters in the big tent.
Inside the big tent, Jiang Ziya deployed the siege plan in detail, and his generals took orders and went to deploy their troops.
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In front of the two armies, dust was flying and battle flags were fluttering. Jiang Ziya, Randeng, Manjusri and others arrived at the foot of Sishui Pass.
Jiang Ziya looked at the seemingly indestructible city wall, and a sharp look flashed in his eyes.
He knew that this battle was crucial to the Great Zhou's campaign to conquer Shang.
"There is no sign of Luo Shu in the city, so he should not be here. In that case, I will not take any action. Zi Ya, you take care of the arrangements." Ran Deng said.
Jiang Ziya nodded slightly after hearing this. After thinking for a while, he had made up his mind. Since Luo Shu was not here, he would act according to the plan.
So, Jiang Ziya raised his hand and waved it gently, and a figure rode a war horse like an arrow and headed towards the city of Sishui Pass.
When they saw the figure clearly, everyone was shocked.
It turned out that this was a young general in a red robe. He was wearing a red battle robe and holding a spear. He looked heroic and majestic.
He came to the foot of the city, waved his spear, pointed at the Shang army soldiers on the tower, and shouted:
"I am the Great Zhou's vanguard officer - Wang He!"
"Listen, people on the tower. If you don't want to be knocked off the top of the city wall by my spear, open the city gate quickly and surrender to the Great Zhou!"
"Otherwise, when our Great Zhou army captures the city, you will be destroyed along with them, and it will be too late to regret!"
Wang He's voice resounded through the sky, and his voice was full of confidence and pride.
When the Shang army soldiers on the city wall heard Wang He's call, they looked at each other and felt uneasy.
They looked at the young general in red robe at the foot of the city. They saw him holding a spear, looking heroic and majestic, as if he really had the ability to capture this indestructible pass.
At this moment, a shout came from behind:
"Why are you panicking? Can a mere young general really capture Sishui Pass?"
The voice carried a sense of majesty and unquestionable power, causing the Shang army soldiers on the city wall to look back.
There was a Shang army general wearing armor and holding a broadsword standing behind them. He had a serious face and a firm gaze, as if he was an unshakable mountain.
He glanced at the soldiers on the tower and continued:
"Our Sishui Pass is heavily guarded and has strong walls. How can such a rebel be easily defeated? This young general is just bluffing and trying to shake the morale of our army."
Having said this, he paused and said in a more severe tone:
"Show your strength and hold your ground. Don't let your guard down! Wait here. I have already sent someone to inform King Wucheng."
When the Shang army soldiers on the city wall heard the general's words, they all cheered up, grasped their weapons tightly, and prepared for the upcoming battle.
At the same time, Wang He, who was at the foot of the city, was also observing the movements on the tower. He saw that the gate of Sishui Pass was still tightly closed, and no one came to fight.
So, Wang He straightened his body, made his voice louder, and challenged again:
"Humph! I, Wang He, came here today to compete with you and see who is more brave and good at fighting!"
"But now it seems that you, a bunch of cowards, don't even have the courage to fight! This is really ridiculous!"
There was a strong sense of sarcasm and disdain in Wang He's words. His words were like a sharp knife, piercing the hearts of the Shang army soldiers on the city wall.
When they heard Wang He's words, they all looked angry, but no one dared to go out of the city to fight without receiving orders.
At this time, the gate of Sishui Pass opened slightly, and a figure riding a beast with fire eyes and golden pupils slowly walked out.
The figure was tall and mighty, wearing armor and holding a spear. There was a sharp flash in his eyes. When he looked clearly at the person coming, it was Yu Hua.
Yu Hua came in front of Wang He, and the two looked at each other for a moment. The air seemed to be filled with an invisible murderous aura. Yu Hua snorted disdainfully and said:
"You are just a young boy, you dare to challenge me here, you really don't know whether you live or die. Since you want to die, I will grant your wish."
Wang He frowned when he heard this. He tightened the spear in his hand and sneered:
"Humph! How dare you underestimate me! Today I will let you know how powerful I am!"
"You should know that this general is not here to die, but to take your head!"
Hearing this, Yu Hua laughed in anger. He waved the spear in his hand, pointed it at Wang He and shouted:
"What an arrogant boy! Then let me see what you are capable of!"
After saying that, Yu Hua attacked Wang He with a spear in his hand.
The fire-eyed golden-eyed beast under him seemed to sense its master's fighting spirit. It let out a deafening roar, and its four hooves tumbled, pouncing towards Wang He like a flame.