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Chapter 214: Besieging Gao Shun
Chapter 214: Besieging Gao Shun
September 25, 2017
Gao Shun could choose to evade the confrontation, but Lu HaiKong could also opt for a direct assault.
Initially, Lu HaiKong had anticipated a battle with Gao Shun, eager to witness the true capabilities of this renowned historical warrior from the Three Kingdoms era. However, Gao Shun's decision left Lu HaiKong somewhat disappointed.
Since he wasn't in a good mood, Lu HaiKong decided to vent his frustration. Wielding the Ghost Mask Axe and clad in Thick Mountain Armor, Lu HaiKong charged into the elite family alliance, resembling a stocky adult barging into a kindergarten.
Overwhelming, brutally overwhelming.
"Retreat? Withdraw to the walls? Did they ask me? Did I agree?"
With each swing of Lu HaiKong's Ghost Mask Axe, elite family alliance soldiers fell, leaving no room for a single bout. Even the occasional presence of near-commander-level soldiers within the alliance didn't deter Lu HaiKong's extreme violence, as no one could withstand his powerful axe strikes.
Following Lu HaiKong was Zhao Er and his Second Battalion, a group of men in a state of ecstasy.
For them, joining the Second Battalion had one purpose: to fight alongside Lu HaiKong one day. And that day had finally arrived.
It came as a surprise, but they didn't mind; they were even thrilled. Fighting alongside Lu HaiKong was the ultimate validation for them, and at this moment, they paid little attention to the identity of their opponents, be they officials or not.
On one side stood thousands of dispirited elite family alliance soldiers, and on the other, a group of fervent warriors. From the start, the Second Battalion dominated the battle, crushing the alliance.
Gao Shun, at this juncture, made a decision that was both inevitable and correct. He essentially abandoned most of the alliance soldiers, as their low morale rendered them incapable of resistance. Instead of organizing a futile counter, he opted to preserve their strength, knowing that the mountain camp's walls were in their hands and the war's outcome still under their control.
This move effectively delivered a significant portion of the elite family alliance into Lu HaiKong's slaughter. It was an unavoidable situation, as the alliance soldiers lacked the morale to fight. They struggled to handle Lu HaiKong's current force, let alone the cavalry that followed.
Whether Gao Shun chose to resist or flee, his path led to certain death. His only option was to hold the mountain camp's walls and await reinforcement.
Half an hour later, after Lu HaiKong and the Second Battalion had slaughtered the alliance soldiers who failed to reach the walls, they gazed at Gao Shun, now atop the walls. Lu HaiKong promptly ordered his troops to withdraw.
"Second Battalion, collect all loot and hand over weapons and armor."
"Black Wind Legion, keep an eye on the walls. If they don't come down, let them be. If they do, eliminate them."
"Inform Wang Jun to prepare for the celebration and the Black Wind Legion's provisions."
After Lu HaiKong's order to withdraw, a series of commands were issued. His men promptly executed them, and for Lu HaiKong, the war had reached its conclusion.
Despite Gao Shun's occupation of the walls, Lu HaiKong considered them trapped. The walls lacked supplies and bows, and if Lu HaiKong wished, he could deploy the Flame Battalion and Mountain Bandit Bodyguards, storming the walls directly.
But such an approach would be arduous and unrewarding endeavor. Lu HaiKong saw no need for it, knowing that Gao Shun's forces would eventually succumb without supplies.
As for the anticipated reinforcement for Gao Shun? Lu HaiKong paid no heed. He was well-informed about the situation in Qiangyin County and understood that this elite family alliance had already exhausted their resources. The likelihood of further reinforcement was slim, and even if it arrived, what difference would it make? The Black Wind Legion stood ready.
The Black Wind Legion alone was sufficient to annihilate all of Qiangyin County's alliance. If needed, they could also rely on the Third Battalion's cavalry, now numbering over a thousand, stationed at the mountain camp's rear. With this force, Lu HaiKong could effortlessly sweep through Qiangyin County.
Thus, Lu HaiKong remained unhurried, commencing post-battle assessments and commiseration.
Zhang Wen and Li Feng rushed to assist with the battle damage assessment and loot collection, accompanied by a dozen physicians.
By dawn, the battle damage report reached Lu HaiKong, leaving him almost incredulous.
The reported damage primarily occurred during Gao Shun's assault on the walls. A hundred warriors from the Second Battalion perished, along with several dozen from the Flame Battalion. The First Battalion, however, managed to retreat with minimal losses. During Lu HaiKong's attack on the elite family alliance, the Second Battalion fought fiercely but suffered fewer casualties.
Zhang Wen's report to Lu HaiKong indicated that nearly two hundred casualties were from the Second Battalion and the Flame Battalion, the two units Lu HaiKong least wanted to see losses from.
The Flame Battalion's members were near-warrior level soldiers, and their training was arduous. Lu HaiKong invested three months to cultivate only about two hundred of them, and this battle claimed nearly a fifth of that number.
In contrast, the Second Battalion's warriors were easier to train, but their deaths brought pain. Many had parents and friends in the mountain camp, and some even had wives during these three months.
"Distribute the commiseration funds as soon as possible." Lu HaiKong studied the battle damage report for a long time, eventually instructing Zhang Wen.
"Also, prepare for the celebration. It's been delayed for too long. But don't rush it; I'll deal with Gao Shun first. It's time for the Wang Family to pay the price for their actions."
Zhang Wen nodded, noting Lu HaiKong's words before preparing to leave. Lu HaiKong called out, "By the way, what about Pan Feng?"
"That enemy general is tied up by Dian Wei and locked in the mountain camp's barracks. He's a captive now."
"No, I meant, did he have anything on him?" Lu HaiKong suddenly recalled Pan Feng pushing Dian Wei to use his ultimate move, a situation Lu HaiKong hadn't witnessed before. He was curious about Pan Feng's skills.
Zhang Wen, startled, sent for the loot obtained from Pan Feng.
Chapter end
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