Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace-Chapter 168 Kill Zhang Ping?

At the same time.

Qingyang Town and Luofeng County were also breached by the large army, and all the troops surrounded Liang City.

The county government office of Luofeng County has now become a temporary command post for the army. Huangfu Hao sat at the head position, his brows tightly knit, and the generals below all wore solemn expressions.

Today’s assault battle was the toughest encounter the Song Army had faced after advancing into Nanyang.

During the attack on Qingyang Town and Luofeng County, they encountered fierce resistance from the Rebel Army.

Although the army managed to capture both towns, they also suffered significant losses, with casualties nearing ten thousand.

Of course, they also dealt a strong blow to the enemy’s main forces.

At this time, Gao Fen, who was sitting below, said, "General, it seems that Chen Hong was wrong. The Rebel Army’s main forces resisted so tenaciously, clearly intending for a desperate battle, rather than traveling long distances to flee to Liuyin County. Moreover, according to our scouts, there is still a main force of the Rebel Army in Liang City.

Therefore, in my opinion, Chen Hong’s judgment was a serious mistake; taking away four battalions caused our army such great losses. He must bear the main responsibility."

Gao Fen’s words were met with agreement from several generals.

Meanwhile, Xiao Teng, beneath Huangfu Hao, closed his eyes slightly without speaking.

Because Chen Hong had established a military pledge.

Additionally, since the Rebel Army’s main force did not switch to Duanbei Mountain, Chen Hong was sure to take the blame.

Then the gazes of Gao Fen and others turned toward Huangfu Hao.

Huangfu Hao quite admired Chen Mo, but he had made a military pledge, and orders cannot be violated.

Huangfu Hao sighed and then slowly said, "We will discuss this matter later. For now, our plan is to quickly capture Liang City and thoroughly defeat the enemy’s main forces."

"Reporting to the General, we now control Qingyang Town and Liuyin County, making Liang City a lone fortress, and it’s a situation of catching a turtle in a jar. The Rebel Army’s defeat is a certainty," Gao Fen said.

The generals nodded.

Huangfu Hao also nodded slightly, knowing that although the army had suffered heavy losses, victory was within reach.

As long as the Rebel Army was completely crushed, and Nanyang County recovered,

then today’s losses would become insignificant.

"Today, the soldiers have worked hard. Send the order for immediate rest and recuperation, and tomorrow, with one decisive effort, seize Liang City."

"Yes," the generals responded in unison.

...

Duanbei Mountain.

Countless heads appeared on the mountainside; they were the Rebel Army climbing up from Liuyin County.

However, scarcely had they advanced a hundred meters when those at the front stepped into a clearing; the earth suddenly gave way, and the rebels let out wails, plunging into the darkness of the forest, causing chaos and collapse.

"Ah!"

"Help... splat..."

"It’s a trap, retreat quickly..."

In the dark of night, with visibility low and the Rebel Army’s poor discipline, panic erupted in front, leaving those in the rear unaware of how to proceed temporarily.

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

At that moment, volleys of flaming arrows shot forth from the front.

Splat...

The rebels at the front were turned into pincushions by the arrows.

During this summer season, the forest was exceptionally dry, and sparks scattered everywhere. The surrounding bushes immediately caught fire, fueled further by pre-soaked petroleum, turning into a blazing inferno spreading all around.

The fire roared to the sky, and the entire forest was set ablaze, with the merciless flames spreading through the Rebel Army’s ranks.

"Ah, help, save me..."

"It’s a fire, run, run..."

In the chaos, trampling occurred.

Some rebels were even trampled to death by their comrades.

And just then, the sounds of the Song Army’s assault echoed around them, along with countless footsteps, one after another, as if thousands of troops were lurking.

The rebels lost all will to fight and frantically fled down the mountain.

But they didn’t realize that besides the shouting, no Song soldiers were rushing out.

Chen Mo didn’t order a pursuit.

The sound seemed unending because he had people scream while striking the ground with branches, creating numerous rustling sounds.

This was the might of fire and sound.

On the Song Army’s side, Chen Mo had long prepared a firebreak, so the fire wouldn’t spread to them.

Without losing a single person, they left the rebels in such disarray, and the Song Army was instantly boiling with cheers.

Their gazes towards Chen Mo were filled with reverence.

Because all of this was his plan.

"Don’t just stand there! The rebels have suffered such a heavy loss, they certainly won’t come back up before their main force arrives. Cross the river at once."

Chen Mo knew that once the Rebel Army’s main force arrived, they wouldn’t be able to hold the place with just their small number.

Only by crossing the river and leveraging the natural defenses could they hold out.

After two major victories, no one questioned Chen Mo anymore. They responded respectfully and began crossing the river along the chain.

During the ambush, Chen Mo had already ordered one battalion to transport the treasures across.

By now, half of it had already been moved; by dawn, it should all be transported.

Before long, Gao Zheng arrived with Luo Zhen and the others.

As dawn broke, Chen Mo and the last group crossed the river.

Once over, they cut the chain.

Chen Mo gazed at the cliff opposite and murmured, "This position truly is one man holding the pass against ten thousand."

...

They set up tents on the mountain top across the river, one battalion responsible for the surrounding defense, while the others rested.

Chen Mo knew the true main force of the Rebel Army was about to arrive.

The defending battalion was Chen Mo’s direct command.

While the other battalions rested,

a dozen or so men arrived at the treasure hoard, each pair lifting a large box, swiftly leaving the camp.

Miraculously, not one of the defenders saw them.

...

[Day Eleven of the Great Turmoil: At a quarter past midday, Zhang Ping led the main force of a hundred thousand Rebel troops to Liuyin County. Upon learning that the Song Army had occupied the mountain’s rear, he flew into a thunderous rage and immediately led the rebels up the mountain.

Separated by the river, you stood off against each other, and the Rebels launched fierce attacks. You relied on the natural defenses to arduously repel wave after wave of assaults. Finally, in an effort to swiftly capture you, Zhang Ping led his elite one hundred personal soldiers, crossing the river under the cover of arrows.

You engaged in a decisive battle with Zhang Ping and killed him. Finally, Huangfu Hao arrived with the army, completely annihilating the Rebel’s last main force.

That evening, after using the Red Dragon Demon Arm for several consecutive days, you struggled to suppress it, leading to a Yin Yang Balance with Luo Zhen.]

...

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[Eighteenth Day: You were ambushed. You counterattacked and killed the assassin.]

[Twenty-second Day: Huangfu Hao led the army back to the capital.

The news was learned by the Rebel Army, and on the return journey, they were ambushed, suffering heavy losses.]

[Simulation ends; you may retain one of the following.]

[One, the ten days of Martial Art experience.]

[Two, the ten days of Combat Techniques.]

[Three, the ten days of Cultivation Insights.]