Chapter 18: The Lu family army ran away, and the man remained as firm as iron until death Kunxu Realm, Hulao Pass On the top of the South Gate, a middle-aged general stood proudly. He was Xue Hai, the flag bearer of the Hexi Righteous Army. He had more than 6,000 men under his command and was one of the best among the rebels. His ancestor was General Fubo, who was famous during the founding of Daqing. His family was loyal and brave, and three generations of his family had military merits. At this moment, Xue Hai's gaze penetrated the flames of war. The shouting and screaming outside the city was deafening, and the pass would be breached within half a day. “I can’t hold on any longer!” Xue Hai felt heavy in his heart. "Lu's army, why haven't you arrived yet?" "Anyone else?"

He whispered to himself, worry evident in his voice. Without timely support from reinforcements, Hulao Pass would be difficult to defend. Standing behind Xue Hai was his only son Xue Zhen, his young face filled with panic and fear. "Father, could it be that Lu Jiaxuan has already..." Xue Zhen's voice was trembling, and he didn't dare to say the word "escape". Xue Hai turned around and stared at his son. "Impossible." He shook his head. "I have known Lu Jiaxuan for many years and I know him well. Even if he dies, he will die on the battlefield and will never abandon the city and flee." however. The North Wind Army under the city surged in like a tide, and dense figures climbed the city walls like locusts. Every attack by the siege soldiers below caused the sturdy city gate to tremble slightly, as if it might collapse at any time. When Xue Zhen witnessed this scene, the panic in his heart was ignited and became increasingly difficult to control. He clenched his fists, his voice trembling and crying: "Father, we...are we really going to stay here and wait to die? I'm not even twenty-five years old!" His eyes were full of fear and unwillingness. Xue Hai was silent for a moment. He is already in his fifties, which is considered old. He has experienced countless storms and wars and has long since put life and death aside. however. Facing his son's eyes. As a father, he felt bitter. "Zhen'er." Xue Hai looked at Xue Zhen who was kneeling on the ground, his tone full of helplessness.

"Father, I haven't started a family yet. If I die here, the Xue family will be left without descendants. How can I be worthy of our ancestors?" "We have done our best so far, and the fate of Hulao Pass may really be over..." Xue Zhen continued. "The rebel forces in Poyang Lake have already planned to retreat. There is no need for us to die here with Wang Yang." Xue Hai's originally straight back seemed to be crushed. "But, the hundred-year-old reputation of our Xue family cannot be tarnished? The Xue family cannot have deserters, do you know that?" "Father, don't worry, no one will know. Once Wang Yang dies in battle, who will investigate our whereabouts?" Xue Zhen said anxiously, "In this chaotic world, only the winners will be kings and the losers will be bandits." "As long as we live, there is hope for a new beginning. As long as we can make a comeback, there will be great scholars in the future who will defend us and vindicate us." Xue Hai sighed, as if he had aged a lot in an instant. Spit out with difficulty. "it is good" With his father's agreement, Xue Zhen smiled with relief. He quickly stood up and looked outside Hulao Pass. On the battlefield, corpses piled up like mountains and blood flowed like rivers. A strong sense of unwillingness and resentment surged in Xue Zhen's heart. He was the son of a noble family. He was born in a treasure mountain, grew up in a beautiful environment, and traveled among the hustle and bustle. He should have been accompanied by a beautiful wife and concubines, enjoying the prosperity and beauty of the world. How could it be buried in the wind and sand of the north? He didn't want to be buried here with these so-called "mud legs". At this time. At this moment, the west gate of the city suddenly opened, and the heavy iron gate banged loudly. This caused the guard at the South Gate to exclaim in surprise. This sudden change also stunned the Beifeng soldiers who were attacking fiercely for a moment, and their offensive momentum slowed down. When Xue Zhen of Nanmen saw this scene, he couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Did you see that, father? Lu Jiaxuan's Lu Family Army is just like this." "Isn't this also going to run away?" The Lu family has two generations of Jinshi (imperial examination winners) and are local tyrants. Xue Zhen doesn't believe that the Lu family would give up such wealth and splendor. "Let's go, father." Xue Zhen urged. Xue Hai still couldn't believe it. Lu Jiaxuan was definitely not that kind of person.

But the city gates are wide open! The facts were before us: the Lu family army had actually run away. When the news came, the defending general Wang Yang couldn't believe it. "No, he won't?" He had suspected Xue Hai, and he had suspected everyone else, but he had never suspected Lu Jiaxuan. This news was a huge blow to him, and Wang Yang almost couldn't stand. Unexpected! The first to escape were actually Lu's army. The other rebel armies were also horrified, some were filled with resentment, and some sneered. But without exception, they were all shocked and puzzled by the escape of the Lu family army. This move directly caused the morale of the troops at several city gates to waver. Even! Tuoba Shuyi, who was commanding from a distance, was surprised. They chose to attack the South Gate and feint an attack on the West Gate because the Lu family army at the West Gate was fearless and had the strongest combat effectiveness. The hardest to chew. The South Gate has the largest number of rebels and is the easiest place to attack, where their willpower is the weakest. Unexpected! The west gate was wide open and the Lu family army was the first to abandon the city and flee. In Tuoba Shuyi's eyes, Lu Jiaxuan is a man who is ready to die. After luring the enemy last time, he was taken by surprise again. In the big tent, the original atmosphere was broken and mocking voices rang out one after another. "What Lu's Army? They are nothing but cowards who are greedy for life and afraid of death." "Hahaha, Qingren is such a coward." Tuoba Shuyi stood up, a sharp light flashing in his eyes. "No." He said in a deep voice. Just see! Outside the west gate, the Lu family army began to deploy their troops, and there was a murderous atmosphere. Eight thousand Lu family soldiers poured out like a torrent, their flags fluttering in the cold wind. The flag was fluttering, with the word "Lu" embroidered on it in a dignified manner. Three riders jumped out. Lu Jiaxuan was in the middle, with Lu Yu and Lu Chen on the sides. Lu Jiaxuan rode on his horse and looked back at the eight thousand soldiers. Each of them had a resolute look on his face and there was no fear at all. "it is good!" They are all good men who are not afraid of life and death.

He said loudly: "Brothers, it's time to make achievements!" "Twenty years of humiliation and loss, twenty years of broken mountains and rivers." "A man's heart is as firm as iron until his death. I, Lu Jiaxuan, will never leave again." The eight thousand Lu family soldiers responded in unison, with a roar that shook the heavens. When Tuoba Shuyi saw this scene, all his doubts disappeared. Shake your head secretly. There was another sarcastic voice in the account. "Lu Jiaxuan is just a mediocre person. The infantry went out of the city to fight against our grassland men and the Iron Pagoda trained by Your Highness." "This is not courting death, leaving the city undefended, haha." Tuoba Shu waved his horse whip. "Iron Float, listen to my orders. Charge from the west gate." "It's time to end it. Take down Hulao Pass and go south to capture the dragon." There were cheers in the tent, and there was a blazing light in everyone's eyes. Going south to capture a dragon is the highest honor for a man from the North Wind. They still remember the capture of Kyoto twenty years ago, and now they have to head south like their fathers did. Go to the water town in the south of the Yangtze River and appreciate the gentle women. "Is Lu Jiaxuan crazy? Isn't this just courting death?" Xue Hai said angrily. Xue Hai couldn't help but look at the mighty 8,000-strong Lu family army, his eyes trembled. The Lu family actually went out of the city to meet the enemy! Bei Feng's Iron Pagoda is no match for any human force. Xue Hai sneered and said, "This Lu Jiaxuan, his behavior is tantamount to his own destruction." Xue Zhen whispered: "Father, this is a godsend opportunity. We can take this opportunity to leave." Xue Hai sighed again. …… …… Lu Yu stared ahead at the iron pagoda that was surging like a black iron tide. His gaze turned to the south gate of Hulao Pass again. Just see! The Xue family's rebel army fled in panic, and many people took the opportunity to escape the battlefield. "Brother, you are indeed very good at predicting things. These rebels are unreliable."

Lu Yu nodded slightly: "It doesn't matter, it's just 8,000 against 100,000!" (End of this chapter)