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Chapter 628: The Black Armor Legion
Chapter 628: The Black Armor Legion
September 25th, 2017
Jiuzhou, Bohai Prefecture, Governor's Mansion.
A handsome young man and a middle-aged scholar sat side by side.
"Thanks to Lu HaiKong, the Yellow Turban Rebellion is finally coming to an end," the handsome young man sighed to the middle-aged scholar beside him, his face filled with emotion.
"Yes, after all these years, we've finally gotten rid of the Yellow Turbans. Now, we can finally develop and grow," the middle-aged scholar also showed a relieved expression.
For the past few years, living under the Yellow Turbans' noses had not been easy. Although they had avoided being targeted by the Yellow Turban Army due to their low-key identity and actions, their influence had not grown significantly. The development over the years had mostly been at the expense of the handsome young man's family resources, and fortunately, their family was large and powerful, or else they wouldn't have known what to do in the heart of the Yellow Turban territory.
Interestingly, although this handsome young man's base was in Jiuzhou, he did not join the chaos of the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
On the one hand, there was no need, and on the other, he didn't want to. He was well aware that there were many others like him who remained silent and hidden during the rebellion, as not every mystic was as high-profile as Lu HaiKong. In the eyes of the mystics, the true Three Kingdoms period had not yet begun, and no one wanted to reveal themselves too early.
However, although he did not participate in the rebellion, he was well-informed about the situation and had even made considerable preparations.
The handsome young man suddenly asked, "By the way, how did our side fare in the Battle of Guangping?"
"The people you were concerned about are being closely monitored. After they fled from Guangping, our people took swift action and achieved good results!"
The handsome young man's eyes lit up. "Have Guan Hai, Yan Liang, Bo Cai, and Zhang Yan all been captured?"
He had been eyeing these talents for a long time.
"According to the intelligence I received today, Guan Hai was seriously injured in a previous battle with Dian Wei, and at the start of the battle, our people had already taken control of him. It's estimated that he'll be sent to Bohai by tonight."
"Bo Cai was killed by Lu HaiKong, and Yan Liang has a considerable number of Yellow Turban soldiers under his command. General Zhang has gone to intercept them. If everything goes smoothly, we should be able to capture him today! As for Zhang Yan, we lost track of him after the battle." The middle-aged scholar replied.
"Bo Cai was killed? Leaders of his caliber are not easy to come by. Lu HaiKong sure has a heavy hand, killing him just like that! I feel sorry for him."
Upon hearing the news of Bo Cai's death, the handsome young man couldn't help but frown. He truly regretted Bo Cai's demise.
"Such things are inevitable in war. The lord should not take it too much to heart," the middle-aged scholar consoled.
The handsome young man shook his head. "Ah, let's forget about Bo Cai. Just pay more attention to the others and try to recruit as many Yellow Turban warlords as possible. They are all very useful talents to us. Also, tell Zhang He to hurry up and not let Yan Liang escape!"
"I'll take care of it right away!" The middle-aged scholar bowed to the handsome young man and left.
After the middle-aged scholar departed, the handsome young man turned to look in the direction of Julu, a playful smile appearing on his face. "Lu HaiKong, I really have to thank you. Not only did you clear out the Yellow Turban Army and give me space to develop, but you also left me so many historical warlords to build a solid foundation for my army. It's rare to find such a good person! If we meet in the future, I will definitely repay you if I have the chance!"
Jiuzhou, Julu.
After receiving the system notification, Lu HaiKong immediately sprang into action. However, he did not take all his troops with him; he only brought the Blackwind Legion.
Logically, he should have brought his direct subordinate, the Blood Bath Army, but since they had previously used the Bloodthirsty Rampage skill and were still in a weakened state, Lu HaiKong could only rely on the Blackwind Legion.
In terms of warlords, Lu HaiKong only brought Dian Wei and Zhao Er with him this time. He had basically stationed his troops in Guangping, but surprisingly, he invited Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Jian to join him.
To be precise, this was not a coincidence. Lu HaiKong had his eyes on the warlords under their command: Guan Yu and Zhang Fei from Liu Bei's forces, Xu Chu from Cao Cao's forces, and Sun Jian himself.
Lu HaiKong was well aware that Zhang Jiao would not be an easy opponent.
If he faced Zhang Jiao alone, there was no way he could defeat him. Therefore, whether he liked it or not, he had to bring Liu Bei and the others along. Defeating Zhang Jiao required the most luxurious lineup.
After receiving the information, Lu HaiKong immediately took action, but he did not depart right away. He first made arrangements in Guangping and only set off the next day.
Moreover, their marching speed was not fast, giving Dong Zhuo ample time to react.
Lu HaiKong's sole purpose for this trip was to deal with Zhang Jiao. He did not want to startle Dong Zhuo with his sudden appearance, which was why he only brought the Blackwind Legion and slowed down their pace.
However, Lu HaiKong did not expect that his slowed pace would lead to an unexpected gain.
On his way from Guangping to Julu, Lu HaiKong unexpectedly encountered two armies in battle: one was the Yellow Turban Army, and the other was the Great Han Legion.
I never expected to encounter such a situation on the road, which was already somewhat surprising to Lu HaiKong. But what truly astonished him was the nature of the battle itself.
The two opposing forces were unevenly matched in numbers. The Yellow Turban Army had around seven to eight thousand soldiers, primarily composed of Yellow Turban Warriors with a strength of 35. What caught Lu HaiKong off guard was the leader of this army—none other than Yan Liang, who had escaped from Guangping.
The Yellow Turban Army's opponent was a cavalry unit, numbering only about a thousand. However, when Lu HaiKong laid eyes on this cavalry unit, his eyes narrowed instantly.
This was a heavy cavalry unit, a rare sight indeed. Each of the thousand cavalry soldiers wore thick armor, and even their hands were protected by steel-wire gloves. In their hands, they held horse-cleaving sabers, weapons that should not have been present. Every piece of their equipment was of elite quality, making them incredibly wealthy.
What surprised Lu HaiKong even more were the horses of this cavalry unit. With the weight of the full equipment set exceeding 100 to 200 pounds, plus the additional weight of the horse gear and the riders, the horses bore a burden of nearly 500 pounds with ease, indicating their extraordinary strength.
The quality of this cavalry unit itself was astonishing. Nearly every soldier had a strength of over 50, and under the command of their general, they unleashed an incredible fighting power.
This battle was less of a confrontation and more of a slaughter. The Yellow Turban Army had no chance of resistance against this cavalry unit.
This was not surprising; the Yellow Turban Army was outclassed in terms of equipment, strength, and unit type. Being overwhelmed in such a situation was only to be expected.
However, what truly shocked Lu HaiKong was that Yan Liang, facing this cavalry unit, was equally helpless.
Under the command of their leader, this cavalry unit displayed remarkable coordination. Despite Yan Liang's strength of 92, he was overwhelmed by these cavalry soldiers, leaving him with no room to fight back.
"There's something odd about this cavalry unit. They must have some kind of legion trait, unit trait, or warlord trait that's suppressing Yan Liang. Otherwise, he wouldn't be struggling so much."
As Lu HaiKong observed, his eyes flashed with insight, focusing on the cavalry soldiers and their leader. Within moments, their attributes appeared before him.
Black Armored Cavalry
Strength: 50
Defensive Enhancement: Passive trait, automatically enhances the defense of their equipped gear by 50%.
Black Armored Legion
Legion Level: 2
Legion Evaluation: Excellent (Near-Legendary)
Legion Trait: Furious Battle in Four Directions
Furious Battle in Four Directions: Active trait, when activated, increases the entire army's strength by 10 points for 12 hours.
Cooldown: 5 days.
Lu HaiKong's eyes narrowed further as he examined the attributes of this cavalry unit.
He had always believed that his own Blood Bath Cavalry should be the strongest cavalry unit in the world, surpassing even the cavalry under the command of the Mystics and the NPCs.
However, the appearance of this cavalry unit proved him wrong.
Their base strength of 50 was already five points higher than the Blood Bath Cavalry, and their unit trait, though passive, complemented their elite equipment, making them highly cost-effective.
If this Black Armored Legion were to clash with Lu HaiKong's Blood Bath Legion, without considering the influence of warlords, the Blood Bath Legion would undoubtedly be brutally defeated.
In theory, the Blood Bath Legion's unit trait could boost their strength to 65, and with their legion trait, Inferno Battle, they could reach a terrifying strength of 70. But there's a prerequisite: each member of the Blood Bath Legion must have slain twenty enemies.
In contrast, the Black Armored Legion could directly activate their legion trait, instantly boosting everyone's strength to 60. In a direct confrontation, the Blood Bath Legion, unable to increase their strength through killing, would peak at only 55. With the equipment disparity, the Blood Bath Legion could only suffer a brutal defeat.
With such exceptional soldiers, their warlord was also not to be underestimated.
Zhang He
Lord: ???
Abilities:
Strength: 90, Politics: 65, Strategy: 50, Command: 70
Warlord Trait: ???
Well, well, with this, the Four Pillars of Hebei are now complete.
It's evident that this Zhang He also serves a lord, who must be a Mystic. With this, the Yuan family's fortunes are truly finished."
From this cavalry unit and Zhang He, Lu HaiKong sensed something extraordinary about the Hebei region.
"It seems that Hebei, and perhaps even the entire world, is not as simple as I thought. Just within Hebei, at the heart of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, lies such an elite cavalry unit. Who knows how many more dragons and tigers are hidden in this world?"
(End of Chapter)
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