Seven hundred and fortieth chapters daughter of the war god
"...Help me take care of my mother and sister..."
The lingering sound echoed in the silent tent.
Qi Yu suddenly took off his helmet, threw it on the ground, and cursed angrily:
"These bastards, I'm going to destroy their nest."
Xiaofeng squatted next to Duan Hong, looked at Duan Hong with wide eyes, and said in a deep voice:
"Su Lieutenant, Sister Hong is dead, and she will never die in peace."
"We have traveled thousands of miles from our hometown to come to Mali, who knows nothing, for what purpose, Captain Su."
Su Yi hugged Xiaofeng's shoulders, hugged her hard, touched Duan Hong's face with her hands, closed her eyes for her, and said in a low voice:
"I don't know why, but our people will not die in vain."
"Duan Hong, you can go in peace. I will raise your parents, and I will marry your sister."
Xiaofeng looked at Su Yi in surprise. Duan Hong died in the war and had a pension from the Wei government sent home. In addition, he would also receive special preferential treatment when studying, entering school, or joining the army in the future.
Without Su Yi's care, they would only feel a little sad, but Su Yi said this to hold Paoze's relatives on his shoulders.
For a moment, Xiaofeng was a little excited. Su Yi was just as reliable as he was on the battlefield.
Su Yi smoothed Duan Hong's eyes, stood up, picked up the bag with bloody hands, put it on her head, looked around with cold eyes, and said in a hoarse voice:
"Sisters, brothers, the time of life and death has come."
"I don't guarantee that I can win this battle, but as long as I live."
As he said that, Su Yi paused and looked around, seeming to remember every face in his mind, and then continued:
"I promise to take good care of each of your family members."
After saying that, Su Yi stood up and walked out of the tent.
Xiaofeng took two quick steps, caught up with Su Yi, and said loudly:
"If everyone wants to survive, we must fight off the Maris."
Qi Yu also cursed and said:
"I want to control that flying bird equipped with a powerful crossbow. I want to kill them all and avenge Lao Duan."
Suddenly, there were thunderous shouts in the camp, and everyone in high spirits rushed out of the camp.
The battle was still going on. On both sides of the Rocky Mountain Pass, the army surged up like a tide, climbing densely towards Guancheng. Countless arrows covered the top of Guancheng in waves, striking at them.
Han army's counterattack.
Le Kai lay crouched behind the battlements, his teeth chattering as he listened to the constant jingling sound coming from the armor covering his head.
Up to now, the Han army has suffered heavy losses.
Because there was no infantry that could resist head-on, they could only rely on the fortified city to defend. Every time the Mali people covered the city with arrows, they would take away a lot of lives.
Until now, most of the bird soldiers have been recruited to defend the city. Except for those who can control the new bird soldiers, most of the other bird soldiers have already gone to the top of the city.
Looking at the bird track outside Guancheng, which was filled with corpses and siege equipment, Lekai sighed heavily.
The Mali offensive was too fierce, and the ballista arrows were almost non-stop. The birds in Guancheng didn't even have a chance to take off, let alone cover the battle in Guancheng.
If the fight continues, the Han army's efforts will be over.
"Captain, the lieutenant was hit by an arrow and is already unconscious."
The soldier bent over and reported.
Le Kai nodded, indicating that he understood. Hu Yanzan had been hit by at least five arrows since the beginning of the war, and he was able to survive until now. Le Kai was a little doubtful whether the bows and arrows of the Mali people were all fake.
The sky began to darken, dark clouds covered the sun, and thunder rumbled in the sky.
It is going to rain.
Lexin felt a little relaxed. With the heavy rain, the siege of the Mali army would stop, and the Han army would have a moment of respite.
Su Yi leaned against the wooden board and crouched next to Le Kai among the corpses and wounded soldiers on the ground.
"Duan Hong is dead, Captain."
Su Yi said hoarsely.
Le Kai's face did not change when he heard this, and he continued to look at the retreating Mali army, his voice was also hoarse:
"The record in the back camp is that the Wei Mansion will distribute pensions when we return. Duan Hong's family is unlucky, so the old Duan family has benefited from her death."
Su Yi ignored him and left, continuing:
"I promised Duan Hong that I would help her take care of her mother and sister. If I die, Lieutenant, you will help me bring the news back to my parents."
"Nonsense"
Le Kai stood up suddenly, but immediately squatted down after reacting.
A shower of arrows came, and after the clanging sound, there were many more arrows on the wooden board on Su Yi's head.
Lekai said angrily:
"What nonsense are you talking about? Everyone here is dead, and you can't die either."
"You are the daughter of the God of War. Why don't you think about how to fight the war and lead us to defeat these smart people? Instead, you want me to carry your last words for you."
"Don't worry. If you die, I will not survive. Not only will all the guards here survive, but neither will all the quick people."
Su Yi said disdainfully:
"It's not like Nelson and Shantes don't know how powerful my father is. They still dare to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers. They are not afraid of the military god coming out and crushing them."
Le Kai shook his head:
"That's because they don't know that the daughter of the God of War is here. If they know that you are here, even if they have some collusion with Emperor Mali, they will have to come to save you."
"I will send out six Dingxiang guards later. If we are lucky, they can send the news to Nelson or Shantes, then we still have hope."
Su Yi disagreed:
"Knowing that I am here, they are afraid that they will try to take control of me. I have also commanded thousands of troops. I will command this battle."
Hearing this, Le Kai glanced at Su Yi in surprise, and nodded after a moment:
"Okay, I promise you, but you can't put yourself in danger."
Heavy rain fell, making the wooden and iron armor the two of them supported crackle.
The rain curtain obscured everything near and far, and the military camps and deep forests in the distance could not be seen clearly.
Nearby, the rainwater flowing down from Guancheng was covered in red blood, flowing down the mountain road, and there was a sea of red everywhere.
Su Yi stood up and gave instructions:
"Send your people out. I hope the rain will keep them alive to deliver the news."
Lekai stood up, respectfully gave a military salute to Su Yi, threw away his armor, turned around and strode away.
…
Yanjing, Imperial City, Imperial Study Room.
The imperial study room was filled with ministers from various ministries, senior officials from the Ministry of War, generals from the Ordnance Office, the General Staff Office, and the Fifth Army Commander's Office.
Cao Hua’s voice was calm and natural:
"Ten thousand troops is already the minimum limit. If it is less, we will not be able to suppress all parties involved, and we may not be able to accomplish anything."
Kang Mazi, who had recently returned from defeating the enemy, was impassioned:
"I don't need ten thousand. I will lead the army at the end. I only need eight thousand. I guarantee that I will bring back our Han soldiers intact."
Su Yun said coldly:
"General Kang, have you thought about how you are going to account for the 8,000 stones of military rations that were wasted in this expedition? How come you, a general with a heavy supply camp, rushed to the front of the army with a heavy supply of troops?"
Kang Mazi grinned and stopped talking.
Li Qing slapped the table angrily:
"Every time there is a war, I still can't count on you."
Everyone's eyes were focused on Su Lu next to them.
Su Lu stood up and said in a deep voice:
"There is no need to send more troops. Give Su Ping an edict and order him to send 3,000 naval troops under Su Yi's command. This battle will naturally be won."