PFC Chapter 324 Everyone's forgotten how fierce Lü Xiao is.
Chapter 324 Everyone's forgotten how fierce Lü Xiao is.
"General, it is said that the Prince of Shuo of the Sui Dynasty has come to the Northwest."
The messenger gave a reminder, his voice trembling slightly.
The name Lü Xiao, the Prince of Shuo, is enough to make anyone think twice.
"Hold Xiping, we cannot engage in battle!"
An Xiuren, who was originally full of fighting spirit, immediately changed his tune after hearing about Lü Xiao's name.
This war must not be fought under any circumstances. Let whoever wants to fight it fight it; he will not fight it.
His voice was a bit loud just now because he didn't know who it was.
"You're right."
Li Yun nodded in deep agreement, without the slightest hesitation or resentment.
If the commander of the Sui army were to change his name, he could be called General Zhang, General Wang, or General Li.
He would directly leave the city to engage them in battle without hesitation.
But Lü Xiao was truly incompetent; the fate of the Jianghuai rebel king was already clear.
If they are stubborn, they will end up with their heads separated from their bodies.
Then, taking advantage of the Sui army's absence, the two sent people to Wuwei to request reinforcements, hoping to bring them over before the Sui army attacked the city.
Half a day later, shouts of battle erupted outside Xiping County, shaking the heavens and resounding through the sky.
The two quickly climbed onto the city wall, held onto the crenellations, and peered down.
What came into view was the defeated Sui army from before. It was the same people, the same faces, but their momentum was completely different.
The soldiers, who had been dejected and listless just a few days ago, now stood up straight.
His eyes were blazing with fire, as if he were a completely different person.
The leader, clad in black armor, rode a crimson warhorse, wielding a halberd, exuding an imposing aura, like a god descended to earth.
If the two of them were not mistaken, it must be Lü Xiao; there could be no other person.
"Go and talk to this Sui general; I'll outmaneuver Lü Xiao."
An Xiuren said in a low voice.
He then picked up an iron-rimmed bow and drew a wolf-tooth arrow from his quiver.
He would definitely be no match for Lü Xiao in a head-on confrontation; that would be suicide.
But a sneak attack is another matter. It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow. No matter how powerful Lü Xiao is, can he defend against a cold arrow?
As members of the Sogdian Nine Clans, who spent many years in the Western Regions, their most outstanding skill was horsemanship and archery.
If given a chance, killing Lü Xiao wouldn't be a problem; then he would be a great hero.
"Your Highness, this humble general will go and challenge them."
Yuwen Chenglong pointed at his gleaming silver spear, then spurred his horse and rode off to the city walls to hurl insults.
But the next moment, an arrow shot out from the city wall.
The arrow, with a sharp whistling sound, was swift and deadly, heading straight for Lü Xiao.
Before Yuwen Chenglong could dodge, he heard a whoosh behind him.
An arrow, though fired later, arrived first. It was faster and more powerful.
The arrow shot by Lü Xiao seemed to have eyes, accurately striking An Xiuren's arrow in mid-air and knocking it down.
Its momentum had not diminished, and it flew straight towards the city wall, heading straight for An Xiuren's face.
A scream came from the city wall. An Xiuren was shot in the forehead with an arrow that pierced his skull and sent him flying.
"Dare to show off your archery skills in front of the prince?"
After learning the whole story, Yuwen Chenglong said disdainfully, a mocking smile on his lips.
The world only knows that the King of Shuo is invincible in martial arts and no one can stop him.
Little did they know that the Prince of Shuo was also an expert archer, capable of hitting a target from a hundred paces away without ever missing.
"this……"
Li Yun turned around and saw An Xiuren shot off the city wall and died on the spot. His face was full of disbelief.
Just now, An Xiuren was saying that he had a plan with Lü Xiao, and patted his chest to guarantee that there would be no problem.
The results of it?
He lost his life in the blink of an eye, without even having time to put down his bow.
This Lü Xiao is even more bizarre than the rumors suggest, ridiculously so, truly terrifying and sending chills down one's spine.
How can we fight this battle?
"Your Highness is mighty!"
Seeing their enemy general shot down from the city wall, the Sui soldiers roared in unison, their shouts echoing across the land, wave after wave. For so long, it wasn't their general who had been killed; finally, it was the enemy's turn. What a morale booster, what a triumphant moment!
"Your Highness, shall we attack the city?"
Seeing that his soldiers were in high spirits and eager to charge forward, the Sui general immediately asked, his voice full of excitement and anticipation.
"Take down that battering ram."
Seeing the soldiers pushing the battering ram forward, the heavy ram creaking and groaning, Lü Xiao couldn't help but say something.
It's too slow. By the time the battering ram reaches the city gate, it will be too late.
"How do we breach the city gate after dismantling it?"
The general stared wide-eyed in bewilderment.
Without a battering ram, how can you break down the door?
"I have come in person."
As he spoke, Lü Xiao dismounted and strode towards the battering ram, his steps steady and his momentum unstoppable.
He kicked out with astonishing force, and the battering ram immediately fell apart, splinters of wood flying everywhere and parts scattered all over the ground.
To everyone's astonishment, Lü Xiao raised the battering ram with one hand.
The wooden battering feet were as thick as two bowls, about ten feet long, and weighed at least several hundred pounds. It would be difficult for two ordinary people to lift them.
He handled it with effortless ease, as if he were throwing a wooden stick.
The battering ram slammed into the Xiping city gate with a whooshing sound.
With a loud bang, dust fell from the city gate, and the gate panels cracked in several places.
Under Li Yun's shocked gaze, Lü Xiao, gripping a shield wall with one hand, charged rapidly toward them.
"Loose the arrows! Loose the arrows now!"
Li Yun snapped out of his daze and shouted at the top of his lungs.
Arrows rained down from the city wall, but Lü Xiao's shield wall was impenetrable.
The arrows struck him, jingling and bouncing off, failing to harm him in the slightest.
In the blink of an eye, Lü Xiao had already reached the city gate, his speed was unbelievable.
Then came the sound of impact from the city gate.
One strike, two strikes, three strikes—each strike was like a giant hammer pounding on the city wall.
Standing on the city wall, Li Yun felt as if an earthquake was occurring beneath his feet, with the bricks and stones trembling.
Boom!
Another loud crash, and the city gate was smashed open, the door panels shattered, and fragments flew everywhere.
Not only was Li Yun utterly shocked and his mouth agape, but so were the Sui soldiers who had joined the attack on the city.
They were so shocked by the scene that they couldn't speak, as if they had seen a ghost.
The soldier operating the catapult looked at the stones he was carrying, and then at the wide-open Xiping city gate.
For a moment, they were unsure of what to do next.
The sheer impact of this single man breaching the city gate was immense and deeply shocking.
Although the Xiping city gate had been in disrepair for many years and was somewhat dilapidated, it was still a city gate.
It was a thick wooden board covered with sheet metal, not made of paper. How could it have been smashed open like that?
"What are you all standing there for? Charge with me!"
Yuwen Chenglong shouted, his voice full of excitement, and was the first to break out of the formation.
It can only be said that Lu Xiao was unwilling to compete with them for credit, fearing that his brothers would go hungry. They all forgot how formidable Lu Xiao was.