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Chapter 39: The Last Stand

The third pontoon bridge was immediately lit, breaking the rope connecting the pontoon bridge. The entire pontoon bridge spread apart and drifted towards the last pontoon bridge. The soldiers running on the pontoon bridge fell into the water one after another, and were surrounded by the burning fire and screaming...

After a while, the fourth pontoon bridge was also burned. Lu Shengzhong watched as the four pontoon bridges were burned for a while, and said happily: "Seventh brother, nine people broke the pontoon bridge. Your method is amazing."

In the south of Lanjiang, in addition to the more than 6,000 troops of the King Wu Division, there were about 1,000 Hu army infantry not crossing the river. Qian Xiaoxing laughed and said, "These people are trapped by the river, like fish on the chopping board, and we are slaughtered."

After all, the soldiers of the King of Wu's division were experienced. No one paniced when the floating bridge was burned. They closely observed the movements of the Si army and were ready to deal with the impact of the Si army at any time.

At this time, the soldiers of the Dark Knights finally arrived. Lu Shengzhong looked at the Wu King's Army and said, "Seventh brother, there are more than 6,000 people in this Wu King's Army. Do you want to charge with the Dark Knights?"

Qian Xiaoxing waved his hand and said, "Let the Dark Knights rest, you must not launch an attack now."

"Why?" Lu Shengzhong asked in confusion.

Qian Xiaoxing looked at the soldiers of the King of Wu in the distance and was highly alert and said, "There is an idiom called "Born War". It means that an army was defeated by the river, which is similar to the current King of Wu. Then, because the soldiers had no way out, they fought bravely to kill the enemy and defeated ten. Therefore, the soldiers of the King of Wu also understand their situation and must fight to the death. Now they attacked and may not win."

Lu Shengzhong nodded and said, "Yes, why didn't I pay attention? I will live in death and live in death. It's true. What should we do?"

"I can't think of a good idea now. Let's take a look around first and see what happened to Hu Jun across the river." Qian Xiaoxing replied.

The Dark Knights and the soldiers of the King of Wu maintained a sprint distance. If the King of Wu had any movement, they would charge at any time, forcing the King of Wu to prevent them from moving.

On the other side of the river, Hukan watched the floating bridge burn out and the soldiers of the King Wu Division were trapped, and they couldn't help but feel heartbroken. These were the last trump cards in his hand. If they were eliminated, they would not be able to fight with the Si Jun. He immediately ordered: "Build the floating bridge again immediately and save the King Wu Division back."

Zhou Yi couldn't help but ask: "King Hu, I think the Si Jun will still burn it after rebuilding the floating bridge. It must be controlled upstream and downstream of the river to prevent the Si Jun from coming."

"Then what are you waiting for? Why don't you do it? Do you want the King of Wu to perish?" Hu Kan roared.

After a while, all the ships on the Lan River were requisitioned by the Hu army. The Hu army sent many archers to block the upper reaches of the river and then started to build the floating bridge again.

The floating bridge was built very slowly, and the sun slowly rose to the center. Qian Xiaoxing wiped his sweat and said, "Order the soldiers to eat in turn."

The soldiers of the King of Wu were very hungry. In addition, the two heavy sets of armor on their bodies were exposed to the sun, like a warm stove. The roasted soldiers were already wet with sweat, but the soldiers were strong and everyone could hold on.

The pontoon bridge is getting closer and closer, which gives everyone the confidence to continue to persevere. The soldiers encourage each other and vow to protect them to the end.

Each of the cavalrymen of the Si army carried food for three days. After everyone took turns to eat, the floating bridge had been set up in the middle of the river.

Lu Shengzhong and Qian Xiaoxing also ate dry food and were discussing countermeasures. Lu Shengzhong said: "Hu Jun’s floating bridge must be built, what should I do?"

"Brother Zhong, don't be in a hurry," Qian Xiaoxing said confidently: "The Hu army set up a floating bridge to rescue King Wu's army, which may not be a good thing."

After hearing this, Lu Shengzhong didn't understand and asked, "Why is this?"

Qian Xiaoxing analyzed: "Brother Zhong, what would happen if the floating bridge was built, the soldiers of the King of Wu's Division?"

"Of course I'm retreating." Lu Shengzhong replied.

Qian Xiaoxing nodded and said, "That's right, the mentality of the soldiers of the King of Wu will change at this time. Originally, there was no way out and could only fight to the death. Now, with a way out, I will no longer think about fighting, but I will want to retreat and escape."

"So that's the case," Lu Shengzhong said in surprise: "Seventh brother, your strange plan is amazing. I didn't expect that you would have a clear understanding of the mentality of the soldiers on the battlefield, and your analysis is very thorough."

Qian Xiaoxing said embarrassedly: "Actually, when I was in my hometown, I liked reading. There is a book called "Thirty-Six Strategies" in our hometown and a book called "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". I have read it many times, so I naturally understand it."

"It's good to have knowledge, I can see this book too." Lu Shengzhong couldn't help but envy and continued to ask, "Next, when the floating bridge is laid, we will launch an attack, right?"

"Yes, the soldiers of the King of Wu's division did not eat lunch and were struggling to persevere. Their physical strength was also consumed a lot. If the floating bridge arrived, they would definitely relax. At this time, the attack was the best time." Qian Xiaoxing analyzed.

Lu Shengzhong nodded, and finally understood why Qian Xiaoxing said at the beginning that it might not be a good thing if the floating bridge is built. He said, "Okay, then I'll make arrangements now and launch an attack at that time."

"Well, I'll kill with one blow, I'm looking forward to it." Qian Xiaoxing said confidently.

At about two o'clock in the afternoon, when the weather was the hottest, many soldiers of the King of Wushu had already had dry lips due to sweating, and many soldiers fainted from heatstroke. Seeing that the floating bridge was about to be built to the shore, they could only hold on with their last will.

With the efforts of Hu soldiers, the floating bridge was finally set up. The soldiers of the King Wu Division were still on guard and let the remaining more than a thousand infantry cross the river first.

"Seventh brother, are you attacking now?" Lu Shengzhong asked nervously.

Qian Xiaoxing shook his head and said, "Wait until it's time for King Wu to cross the river to attack."

Lu Shengzhong suppressed his nervous mood. Will the battlefield situation be as analyzed by Qian Xiaoxing? He was also guessing in his heart that he finally saw the Hu army infantry crossing the river successfully. The soldiers of the King of Wu also began to retreat in line and shouted: "Dark Knights, charge!"

The formation of the cavalry was a three-snake formation, like a three-headed snake, and rushed over quickly. Seeing this, the soldiers of the King of Wu immediately urged the front and said, "Hurry, hurry up, Si Jun is here."

The soldiers of the King of Wu's division rushed to the floating bridge in a hurry, and had no fighting spirit. However, how could the narrow floating bridge allow so many people to pass by? The soldiers in front were pushed into the river by the crowds from behind. The full set of heavy armor immediately pulled the people into the bottom of the water, without even a flapping.

The soldiers of the Dark Knights rushed over quickly. The Three Snake Formation is a formation with great travel strength and killing strength, and is transformed by combining the advantages of the cone formation and the long snake formation.
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