Chapter 184: Attack the Great Pass, Three Battles and Three Victories (Part 2)

Meng Yan, Shi Miyuan and the accompanying guards had just escaped thousands of horses, and the surging floods had already arrived one after another, sweeping past the mountain with the momentum of destroying everything. The glorious imperial army, which had not had time to escape to the hill, was swallowed by the surging floods in an instant. There was no other sound in the world, only the noise of the flood raging and noisy sound.

Meng Yan, Shi Miyuan, Lu Chengwu and the soldiers of the Guangxi Empire Army who survived were all pale and trembled in their hearts. In front of the heavenly power of nature, human power seemed so small. In just a blink of an eye, more than 100,000 troops had disappeared. This is the most elite army of more than 100,000!

Lu Chengwu took a deep breath and said in a trembling voice: "Your Highness, our army... is over like this!"

Shi Miyuan's heart was also full of fear, but he knew that he must not be confused at this time, because Meng Yan's serious injury had not healed at this time, and the army suffered heavy damage, his whole emotions might be out of control at any time. If Meng Yan pushed the blame on him in a hurry, Shi Miyuan would not be enough to cut even if he had ten heads.

Shi Miyuan groaned from his nostrils and said, "It's not over yet! Isn't your Fifth Division still there? And as long as your Highness is still there, are you still afraid that you will not be able to avenge your revenge in the future? What's more, if this flood goes down, the Qing, Zhuo, and Ying Sanzhou of the Mingyue Empire will completely become a Zeguo. Within ten years, the Mingyue Empire will not be able to recover its vitality."

"Miyuan chose to be right." Meng Yan took a deep breath and said sternly, "Qiu Yutang, this crazy little bitch, actually dares to dig the Dayue Lake to flood Qingzhou. Hey, although my king's army of more than 100,000 is gone, the price paid by the Mingyue Empire is even heavier. In less than three years, I will lead more troops back to Hu Xiao Pass again. At that time, let's see what Qiu Yutang can do to resist my army!"

Pu Sanzhi sighed and said, "Your Highness, the problem now is that our army's food and grass have been washed away by the flood. Although there is a division of General Lu Chengwu on Qianqigang, Qiu Yutang's main force of Mingyue Empire Army may turn back and fight back at any time. Our army's lack of military strength and lack of food and grass, it is probably difficult for it to last for too long."

Shi Miyuan's heart suddenly moved and said in a voice: "Your Highness, Qiu Yutang's main army is probably not going back to fight back."

"Oh?" Meng Yan asked back after hearing this, "Sir, that's so sure?"

Shi Miyuan nodded and analyzed: "Your Highness, please think, if the main force of Qiu Yutang's Mingyue Empire Army was stationed in Qianqiugang instead of a partial army, could General Lu Chengwu take down Qianqiugang so easily? If General Lu Chengwu cannot take down Qianqiugang in time, wouldn't our army be destroyed?"

Meng Yan nodded and said, "That's true."

Park Sanzhi on the side also nodded repeatedly. This was indeed the case. Qiu Yutang's main army suddenly left Qianqigang, which was indeed suspicious, but he did not know that the imperial capital of the Mingyue Empire had been captured by the Tiger Legion, so he couldn't figure it out and thought it was Qiu Yutang's trick.

But Shi Miyuan knew that Meng Hu had attacked Xijing, so he knew that Qiu Yutang's main army might have returned to the army to save Xijing. As for Mengyan's middle army, even if the flood in Dayue Lake did not destroy the entire army, nine out of ten troops would survive, so Qiu Yutang dared to lead the army away with confidence.

Shi Miyuan continued: "But now Qiu Yutang's main army is missing. This can only show one thing, that is, a major change occurred in the rear of the Mingyue Empire. For example, local legions took the opportunity to launch a rebellion, forcing Qiu Yutang to return to rescue. Therefore, Hu Zhidao dares to assert that Qiu Yutang's main army cannot be killed again, at least there is no need to kill again in a short period of time."

Meng Yan said in a desolate voice: "What does sir mean?"

Shi Miyuan said in a grim voice: "Your Highness, if we follow Qianqigang, Wulongling, Jitian Mountain Range, and pass the Tianlang Mountains northward and return to the western province through the Tianlang Mountain Road, the journey is far away, and the mountain road is extremely difficult to walk, and it is still unknown whether Tianlang Mountain Road can be accessed..."

Speaking of this, Shi Miyuan paused. It can be judged that Meng Hu led the Tiger Legion to attack Xijing that the Tianlang Mountain Road would definitely not be able to go through. Otherwise, Meng Hu would have led his troops back to Xiling long ago. It is estimated that Qiu Yutang sent troops to cut off the Tianlang Mountain Road, so Meng Hu would lead his army to raid thousands of miles a long distance to attack Xijing, right?

Suddenly, a perfect and vicious plan had already taken shape in Shi Miyuan's mind. If it was done properly, Meng Yan and Shi Miyuan would not only not have to bear the blame for the failure of the Western Expedition Army, but could even become heroes admired by thousands of people. Meng Yan could also ascend to the throne with confidence, and Shi Miyuan would also become the imperial teacher who would inevitably be prominent!

Park Sanzhi said: "But if we don't follow this path, we will have to stay here and wait for death!"

"Waiting for death!" Shi Miyuan said coldly, "No matter how big the flood is, it will retreat one day."

Pu Sanzhi said: "Where is the military ration? Even if Qiu Yutang's main army really leaves, it will take at least ten days and half a month to wait for the flood to retreat. But how could our army last for so long without military ration?"

"Military ration?"

Shi Miyuan turned around and glanced at the bodies of the Mingyue Empire soldiers lying all over the ground on the hills, and said with a grim voice, "This is military ration. If you don't have food, just eat wild vegetables and stew meat, human flesh!"

"ah?"

"Human flesh?"

"this……"

Pu Sanzhi, Lu Chengwu and others looked at each other, and Meng Yan's stomach was also churning, but in order to survive, he couldn't take much care of it. He took a deep breath and shouted in a grim voice: "Send the order and immediately collect the bodies of the strong Mingyue Empire soldiers, cut the flesh and store grain for food!"

"in addition……"

Shi Miyuan thought about it and ordered Lu Chengwu to do it, "General Chengwu, ask the soldiers to build dozens of rafts urgently, and search along the water surface after the flood. Maybe some soldiers who escaped death can be rescued. If you are lucky, you may be able to retrieve some food, so there is no need to eat human meat and stew wild vegetables."

Lu Chengwu quickly clasped his fists and replied, "Yes! I will do it now."

Tiger Roar Pass.

Long before Situ Rui led 8,000 Qingzhou remaining soldiers back to the imperial capital, Qin Yong had already led the Mingyue Knights to go out of Huxiao Pass to meet Qiu Yutang. Just three days ago, Xiao Chengdong also received a letter from Qiu Yutang's flying pigeon and led the heavy infantry division directly under the Navy Army to leave. Now only more than 2,000 remaining soldiers from the Yingzhou Army are left.

It was late at night and two red torches were inserted diagonally on the city, illuminating the figures of the two teams of soldiers.

Not far away, a team of patrol soldiers slowly walked past the city with torches in hand, and the heavy footsteps seemed a little abrupt under the night sky.

Three miles away from Guancheng, under the dark night sky, two tiger soldiers took Tuoba Ye to Meng Hu. In the night sky, Meng Hu suddenly grinned and revealed two rows of white teeth, like a wild beast that devoured people. Tuoba Ye suddenly felt excited and couldn't help but shivered.

Meng Hu smiled grimly and said, "Tuoba Ye, if you don't want to die, just do what the general said!"

"Say!" Tuoba Ye nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, General, the villain will do whatever he wants, sure."

Meng Hu waved his hand, and Zhan Ying led a group of soldiers behind Tuoba Ye. The soldiers had already changed into the battle robes and armor of the remaining soldiers in Qingzhou. With the cover of the night, if they were not very familiar with people, they would never be able to distinguish them from the real remaining soldiers in Qingzhou.

Suddenly, a team of torches suddenly ignited from under the night sky, and then quickly approached the majestic city of Hu Xiaoguan.

On the city of Guancheng, a soldier suddenly pointed his finger in front of him and shouted: "Look, torch, an army is approaching here!"

The other soldiers turned around when they heard the sound. When they looked up, they saw a long torch dragon approaching quickly towards Guancheng. As the distance approached, with the bright light of fire, they gradually saw that it was a Mingyue Empire Army. Judging from the standards of flags, battle robes and armor, it should be the Qingzhou Army that had just left Hu Xiao Pass a few days ago.

"stop!"

Out of caution, the Yingzhou Army squad leader shouted at the critical moment, "Who are you?"

Although the Qingzhou Army should be the one driving opposite, it is a war period, and Meng Hu's Tiger Legion is raging in Zhongzhou. Who knows whether this guy will send troops to Qiao Zhuang Qingzhou Army to deceive the city? So the necessary caution is still needed. If you really lose the Guancheng because of negligence, it will be a big mistake.

In the clear torch, the war eagle protected Tuoba Ye and appeared at the gate.

Although Tuoba Ye stood up straight, his back was sweating coldly, and his heart was also struggling violently, because the sharp dagger in the hand of Zhanying was pressing against his back. As long as Tuoba Ye had a slight movement, Zhanying would bear his life without hesitation!

Should we loudly remind the defenders at the moment, or cooperate with the enemy to open and close the door?

After a moment of hesitation, Tuoba Ye finally surrendered and cursed angrily: "Hey, he is blind, don't even recognize me?"

"ah?"

The Yingzhou Army team leader looked at him urgently and finally recognized Tuoba Ye. He immediately said, "General Tuoba, why are you back? Haven't you followed the old general Situ back to the imperial capital?"

"Nonsense!" Tuoba Ye said angrily, "Why is this general necessary to tell you when he comes back? Open the city gate!"

"This..." The captain of the Yingzhou Army was so embarrassed, "General Tuoba, is Rong Beizhi reporting?"

"Stop talking nonsense, open the city gate!" Tuoba Ye said angrily, "Military information is urgent. If you miss a big deal, you can't leave and take care of it, hum!"

The Yingzhou Army squad leader thought about it for a while and ordered the door to be opened and closed.

In any case, Tuoba Ye is the division commander of the Qingzhou Legion. In terms of identity and status, I don’t know how much higher than the small team leader of the Yingzhou Legion, he is definitely not able to offend him. Although the Tiger Legion is raging in Zhongzhou, he is still unable to kill Hu Xiao Pass in an urgent situation. Moreover, the team leader would never have thought that Situ Rui’s Qingzhou remnants had already been destroyed, let alone that Tuoba Ye had become a prisoner.

With a harsh creaking sound, the closed door finally slowly opened.

The war eagle behind Tuoba Ye waved his hand, and Qiao Zhuan's five hundred tiger soldiers rushed into the closing door like a surging torrent. The dozen Yingzhou soldiers who were responsible for opening the door behind the door originally wanted to say hello to these Qingzhou soldiers, but unexpectedly, they were greeted by a bright sword. A dazzling cold light flashed by, and the dozen Yingzhou soldiers had already fallen in a pool of blood.

At the moment, the Yingzhou Army team leader was shocked to realize that something was wrong. He was too late to order the trumpet to warn him. He heard the sound of sharp arrows breaking through the air, and a dense tent of arrows had arrived. In an instant, the Yingzhou Army team leader and more than a dozen Yingzhou Army soldiers around him were nailed to the top of the city.

The next moment, countless black shadows emerged from the open space on the west side of Hu Xiao Pass, like a black wave rolling into the majestic Tiger Fight Pass. Poor that more than 2,000 Yingzhou soldiers who stayed at Hu Xiao Pass were still in their sleep and became ghosts under the sword of the Tiger Legion. Meng Yan led a 300,000 elite army to attack the Xiongwei Pass City for several months but failed. In this way, they were captured without bloodshed by Meng Hu's Tiger Legion soldiers!

That night, Meng Hu temporarily drove to the headquarters.

Meng Hu was discussing the next move of Qi Diaozi and Jia Wudao, when the army was discussing the next move, a soldier suddenly came in and said, "General, the monarch and ministers of the Mingyue Empire are unwilling to eat, and they are already hungry for two meals!"

Meng Hu frowned and said, "When did this happen?"

The soldier said, "After locking them up together, I started to stop eating."

"Missue." Qi Diaozi said, "I knew they should have been detained separately."

"It's okay." Meng Hu thought for a while and ordered the soldier, "In this way, you can have someone prepare hot meals immediately and bring them."

The soldier took the order and, in less than a cup of tea, four prominent prisoners including Emperor Qiu Fengjin of the Mingyue Empire were brought here.

Dozens of burning mutton fat torches illuminated the entire hall of the headquarters as bright as daylight. In the bright firelight, the Emperor of the Mingyue Empire was strong, the Prime Minister of the Empire, Xiao Chengliang, Qingzhou General Situ Ying, and Tuoba Ye entered one after another. In order to ensure that they did not commit suicide, they were all shackles on their hands and feet, and their movements were restricted, especially Situ Ying, who even tied their hands.

Xiao Chengliang raised his hands, and the shackles on his wrists jingled, and then said to Meng Hu: "General Meng Hu, is this how you treat our monarch and ministers as honorary guests?"

Meng Hu smiled and said, "Mr. Xiao, as well as His Majesty the Emperor and the two generals, I'm really sorry. I'm afraid you can't think so, so I can only make this bad decision. However, this general can guarantee that you will definitely treat you well after you arrive in Xiling. In addition, as long as Qiu Yutang and Mingyue Empire are willing to offer high prices, you can definitely return to your hometown without any harm. After all, killing you will not be of any benefit to our Tiger Legion. Do you think this is the reason?"

Xiao Chengliang groaned and said disdainfully: "Meng Hu, I advise you to die as soon as possible. We are humans, not goods, and we cannot buy them with money. Moreover, Your Highness Yuewang will not surrender to you. In addition, I want to tell you that we Mingyue people cannot catch them all and can't kill them!"

"Haha." Meng Hu was not angry and smiled, "Mr. Xiao is loyal and honest, and it is admirable. If this general is Qiu Yutang, he must redeem the Lord no matter how much the cost. As the saying goes, it is easy to get a thousand gold, but it is hard to find a good match. Only with a good match like Master Xiao can the Mingyue Empire have hope."

Xiao Chengliang snorted, tilted his head to one side and stopped talking.

Meng Hu waved his hand and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Xiao has two generals. I have no other intentions. I just hope you can eat and sleep peacefully. Just think this is just a vacation trip. You can return to your hometown when the holiday is over."

Xiao Chengliang groaned and twisted his head, too lazy to take over the job.

Qiu Fengjin and Tuoba Ye wanted to eat, but it was obvious that Xiao Chengliang and the others could not hide their face.

Situ Ying, who was tied with his hands on his back, was determined to die and ignored the rice spoon sent to his mouth by the Tiger Army's chef. For an iron-blooded soldier like him, defeat and captured meant that his life was over.

"General Situ." Meng Hu smiled, "Do you definitely hate me in your heart?"

"Of course!" Situ Ying turned around suddenly and said coldly, "I wish I could eat your meat and drink your blood!"

"Then you should have a meal even more." Meng Hu smiled, "If you starve to death, you will not see the scene where I was captured by the Mingyue Empire Army and then eaten alive by the Mingyue Empire soldiers."

"That's right." Situ Ying suddenly realized, swallowed the food handed to his mouth by the Tiger Army, and chewed heavily while lying in a dark place, "I must eat it. I will never believe that you can win His Royal Highness the Moon King. I am waiting for your entire army to be destroyed and defeated and captured on the day, hum!"

As soon as Situ Ying ate, Qiu Fengjin and Tuoba Ye began to eat with peace of mind. Xiao Chengliang thought about this, and even if he wanted to die, he would not be in a hurry at this moment. If His Highness Yue King could really defeat Meng Hu and rescue their king and ministers, wouldn’t it be a pity to die at this time?

After figuring out this layer, Xiao Chengliang temporarily dispelled his will and began to eat it voraciously.

Seeing that everyone started eating, Meng Hu laughed proudly and said loudly: "That's right, hahaha."

"Boom..."

As Meng Hu finished speaking, a faint roar suddenly sounded outside the shaft. The sound seemed to be thunder in the sky, or the sound made by countless horses as they rush. But when they listened carefully, they didn't look very similar. However, the ground under her feet really began to tremble slightly.

"What sound?"

Meng Hu, Qi Diaozi and Jia Wudao were shocked. If the cavalry of the Mingyue Empire had really arrived, Xiong Tianba's barbarian cavalry would have been heard back long ago. How could the enemy cavalry have all killed outside Hu Xiao Pass, but the scouts of the barbarian cavalry had no response. This was simply impossible!

"Water, so big water!"

Meng Hu and others and Qiu Feng were fierce, Xiao Chengliang and the four men were shocked and suspicious. Zhan Ying suddenly stumbled into the gear, knelt on one knee and gasped, saying, "General, two firsts, sir, there was a big flood outside the Hu Xiao Pass, and many barbarian scouts who were swimming outside the pass were swept away by the flood, huh..."
Chapter completed!