It was just dawn, and a light mist enveloped the sky and the earth. The city tower of Shouzhou was looming in the depths of the mist, like a fairyland. On the land south of the city, the slowly moving sea of horses and people was like the people going on a pilgrimage. Everyone walked very slowly and lightly. Guo Shao rode his horse and led a large group of horses and people like a vast ocean through the mist. There were rustling sounds all around, and from time to time, the heavy breath of the horses, like a sneeze, was mixed in.
That fog, that haziness, seemed to hide an awe-inspiring unknown divine power.
People climbed over the earthen wall and wooden planks from the slope inside the defense fence and stopped one after another. The commanders and deputy commanders of each army rode to the middle road and gathered in front of Guo Shao.
Guo Shao said nothing else and waited there. After a while, a general came running over and said: "Everything is ready. Just strike the gong and light the fire."
Guo Shao nodded, turned around and said to the generals: Go back to your camps, take your troops with you, and act according to the plan discussed last night.
Yes. All the generals clasped their fists in response. At this time, Guo Shao suddenly said: I have signed a military order, and I hope you will work hard. I will remember the person who serves me and helps me overcome this hurdle for the rest of my life.
He waited for the generals to return to their respective camps first.
After a while, Guo Shao turned his head and looked at the young general with wide eyes holding the hammer for striking the gong. When the young general turned his head, Guo Shao nodded slightly.
The sound of the gong made Guo Shao feel frightened.
The soldiers quickly covered the horses' ears with their hands, and opened their mouths to follow Guo Shao's instructions. Everyone looked up at the towers and walls in the depths of the clouds. The much-anticipated scene was not clearly visible, and the flying eaves and battlements in the haze looked even more majestic, as if they were towering in the clouds.
Guo Shao clenched his hands, looked into the distance, and waited.
He whispered devoutly: You are my goddess and my shield, you bring me good luck and strength; you are the light of my life, lighting the way forward. All the glory is yours, let me be invincible for your noble glory.
Suddenly, the quiet world flashed, like the sword light of a god, like the shining light of a powerful spell that overrides this world, and a huge ball of thick smoke rose into the sky.
Then, the earth shook, as if there was a sudden earthquake, and then a loud bang was heard.
Guo Shao felt that the world was shaking, the jade buildings in the sky were collapsing, and Pangu, the God of Creation, had descended. His anger turned into a huge force, the sky was collapsing and the earth was splitting apart. The world would return to chaos. He would punish all the evils in the world and restore order in the universe.
Countless pieces of earth and rocks flew in all directions in the rapidly spreading thick smoke, creating the illusion that even a huge army would be wiped out in this barrage.
The horses on the left and right wings were frightened and began to run around. Everyone was stunned. This must be a huge meteorite falling from the sky. This must be the power of the gods.
Pa, pa, pa, stones and soil fell to the ground one after another, like a hailstorm.
The world instantly regained its suffocating tranquility. The excitement was so overwhelming that it was hard to breathe.
Guo Shao stared at the thick smoke with his eyes wide open. He reached out and touched the hilt of the sword at his waist. With a flash of sword light, he raised the sword high into the sky and shouted hoarsely: For the coming of the gods, for the emperor, to end the century-long war of fratricide in China, for the billions of brothers in the world, Tiger Army Guo Shao will fight side by side with you and will never turn back to kill you.
The rapid beating of the bass drum hammer was an exciting, high-pitched music that swirled into the air.
The cavalry on the right wing attacked the chaotic horses and the roaring men. The horses' hooves flew on the ground, like a sea of people and a tide of horses. The giant sword made of steel and blood rushed forward and stabbed fiercely.
The rumbling sounds of countless horse hooves and shouts merged into one, forming a continuous thunder.
Long live the iron soldiers of the Great Zhou, invincible and victorious! Various high-pitched and passionate shouts continued to be heard among the countless shouts.
The drumbeats inspired everyone, and everyone was affected by the determination and momentum of going all the way. When people were in it, they would feel that life seemed to be unimportant, because everyone was infecting each other.
This battle, if it breaks out in Shouzhou, will surely shock the world.
Amid the deafening sound, amid the magnificent galloping of thousands of troops, and amid the thick smoke and white fog, countless men resolutely threw themselves into the diffuse smoke of gunpowder.
Guo Shao turned around and said to his personal soldiers: Go see Li Chuyun and ask him to lead the infantry to follow. If we see news of Wang Zhang's troops coming from Shouzhou City, if the city gate is open, we will rush in through the city gate and destroy everything.
After razing Shouzhou to the ground, Guo Shao got on and kicked his horse's belly, spurring the horse ahead. The surrounding horses' hooves started to move slowly and gradually accelerated.
The horses swiftly jumped over the overturned wooden fences, over the slings and ladders that were thrown on the ground and no one cared about them, and began to gallop and charge. The wind mixed with smoke and fog whistled in their ears, and nothing could stop them from moving forward.
The dead goddess was reborn, bringing good luck and possessing a mysterious and beautiful power. Guo Shao now felt that he was enveloped in a warm and dazzling light, and turned into a knight with a halo, feeling indescribably light and comfortable.
He led thousands of troops through the piles of dirt and rubble to the collapsed city wall, and the fog dissipated, and he saw the gap with his own eyes. At this moment, all the weight of Guo Shao's body disappeared, and he felt like he was flying.
Climbing to the top of the mound of earth and bricks, I saw that the entire visible area of the city was filled with cavalry charging indiscriminately, all of them were Zhou troops. The Southern Tang army must have been stunned, and with such a disaster looming, even gods could not deploy troops temporarily.
An older soldier of Shao Ge'er shouted with laughter.
Shao Ge'er Shao Ge'er countless people shouted excitedly. This light title did not sound respectful, but it was full of love.
Only at this moment can the cheers, glory and dignity of flowers and applause come, and everyone can see it. But the sweat, blood and tears, long-term depression and pressure, and struggle behind it are not easily mentioned by men. No matter how heavy those things are, a real man can put them behind his mind in an instant and laugh them off.
Hey, go ahead and kill everyone who doesn't surrender, Guo Shao shouted, and then he rode his horse down the slope.
After the right wing cavalry rushed in, in order not to block the gap and to maximize the delivery of Zhou's troops to the city, they directly penetrated to the north and penetrated deep into the city. After Guo Shao's central cavalry arrived, they spread to the left and rushed directly to the Tongfei Gate, the south gate of Shouzhou City.
Suddenly, the sound of a large number of infantry footsteps was heard on the road. A large number of troops and horses were coming towards them in formation. Looking around, a lot of iron helmets were shaking.
At this time, Liu Renzhan was able to organize a complete army to come to reinforce in a short time. It turns out that he is very good at leading troops and has strong willpower.
Who will fight for me? Guo Shao shouted.
A man rushed over from behind: "I, the commander of the Third Army, Deng Fei, request to fight.
Guo Shao waved his hand and said: Go ahead, defeat Liu Renzhan's reinforcements. He was going to see the situation. If he could defeat the Southern Tang army and clear the way, he would go straight. Otherwise, he would abandon Deng Fei's troops to fight and find another way in the streets with his men.
Deng Fei clasped his fists and shouted, "I'm so proud of you. I ...
A general on horseback in the opposite army was shouting with his weapon in hand. Seeing this, Guo Shao drew his bow and arrow. The man was not in front of him, but at least a hundred steps away. Most people could only throw arrows at this distance.
The general saw the cavalry charging into battle and shouted:
Almost at the same time, the sound of the string rang out. Before he could even utter a word, he was hit by an arrow and was about to fall off his horse. Guo Shao shot several arrows in a row, and the soldiers also rode and shot. The Tang army also shot randomly, and arrows rained down from the sky.
Deng Fei led the way, leaning forward, pulling the bowstring, and shooting another arrow at the man's throat from a distance of more than ten steps. At the moment the man fell, Deng Fei rode alone through the gap, pulling out a knife from his back. The sound of weapons colliding could be heard.
In an instant, a row of imperial guards in full harness rushed over on horseback, catching the Tang army off guard. The heavy cavalry had already trampled into the formation. A knight rushed in, holding his lance flat on the right side. Without any movement, the lance tip directly pierced into the chest of a Tang soldier with the help of the horse's charge. The soldier screamed and hugged the lance with both hands. The horse did not stop, and the knight immediately let go of the lance and drew his sword. The whole action was done in one go.
The heavy cavalry in the vanguard rushed into the Tang army's ranks at once, and those behind followed, and soon a melee began.
The knights hacked wildly from above, and the infantry spears stabbed like countless thorns, blood splattered in the air, and there were shouts and screams. The retreating Tang army infantry filled the gaps in the rear ranks, and the streets were crowded with people and horses.
A heavy cavalryman was stopped by the dense spears in front of him. The warhorse did not want to charge straight ahead, so it raised its front hooves high and neighed. Under the horse's hooves was a wounded Southern Tang soldier who was pushed down and lying on his back. The soldier looked at the iron hoof in the air and shouted: "Don't, don't!"
There was a dull thump, the sound of bones breaking, and screams that echoed throughout the street.
Not far away, a knight who had lost his speed was stabbed by infantrymen on three sides with spears. The knight was swinging his sword to block the spear on the right, and he screamed in pain. A spear on the left had already pierced his side. The knight's face was distorted and his hands were shaking. Infantrymen on several sides took advantage of the situation and rushed up, stabbing him with spears. Blood spurted out of his body like a tiger, and was splashed everywhere by the spears.
When Guo Shao looked up, he saw smoke filling the gap, and fire and smoke billowing from the depths of the city. In all directions, there were surging horses and people. The entire city was like a flood embankment that had collapsed, and floods were spreading in all directions.
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