jdhmnovel Chapter 173 Supporting Nanshan
Chapter 173 Supporting Nanshan
"Greetings, Spirit King," the seven said in unison, bowing in unison.
King Ling raised his head and looked at the seven of them, a warm feeling welling up in his heart. He smiled and said, "Please sit down."
The seven people responded and then found seats to sit down.
Although they were covered in mud and charcoal ash, their spirits were exceptionally high.
After all seven people were seated, King Ling had the constable recount in detail what he knew.
Without the slightest hesitation, the constable told everyone everything he knew about the Qin army.
It turned out that four days ago, hunters from Nanshan Town accidentally discovered traces of the Qin army while hunting in the mountains.
Upon discovering this, he immediately returned and reported it to Lord Zhang An.
Upon learning of the news, Lord Zhang An immediately dispatched constables to investigate.
After a difficult investigation and tracking, the constables finally confirmed the identities of those people.
They were Qin soldiers, and their numbers numbered no less than a thousand.
After careful consideration, Lord Zhang An decided to send someone to Nanyang City to report this matter to King Ling.
He knew this matter was of great importance and that he must inform King Ling as soon as possible so that a decision could be made.
Nanshan Town is situated in a strategically important location with numerous mountains, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.
Knowing that he could not withstand the Qin army's attack alone, Lord Zhang An sent constables to Nanyang City to request reinforcements.
After listening to the constable's story, everyone fell into deep thought.
They were well aware of the Qin army's strength and knew that this battle would be exceptionally difficult.
The constables reported the situation in Nanshan Town in detail to King Ling and the others.
Upon hearing this, King Ling frowned and scanned the assembled crowd.
Shi Lingxing was the first to step forward, her voice clear and her tone firm.
"Your Majesty, although Nanshan Town is just a small town and easy to defend but difficult to attack, we still have to be on guard."
Li Zhiyi echoed, "Your Majesty, what the Poetry Spirit Star said is absolutely right."
The loss of Nanshan Town, though not enough to shake the foundations of the nation, would still be the loss of a piece of land.
We should send troops to support them as soon as possible, just in case.
King Ling nodded and turned his gaze to the generals present.
"So how many troops do you think should be sent to provide support?"
At this moment, a general named Wang Ming stepped forward. He was tall and strong and had a loud voice.
“King Ling, I am willing to lead a thousand soldiers to Nanshan Town and we will surely be able to defend it.”
King Ling looked at Wang Ming, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.
"General Wang, are you sure a thousand soldiers can hold Nanshan Town?"
Wang Ming straightened his chest and spoke with a firm tone.
"Your Majesty, I swear on my life that as long as the town exists, I will live; if the town is lost, I will perish."
Looking into Wang Ming's determined eyes, King Ling felt a little comforted.
But he didn't make a decision immediately; instead, he looked at the others.
"Is there anyone else willing to go and help defend the city?"
Upon hearing King Ling's words, Shanzi immediately stood up.
“King Ling, Shanzi is willing to go.”
When Xiaolie and the others saw Shanzi say that, they all stood up and expressed their willingness to go.
King Ling looked at them and asked with a smile, "Now that you've all gone, who will guard Nanyang City?"
For a moment, everyone was speechless. Then they told the Spirit King that they would discuss it.
Xiaoman spoke first: "Brother Shanzi, I want to go."
Afu retorted, "If you leave, who will take care of Sister Yang's illness?"
Xiaoman hesitated for a moment, but still insisted, "You can see for yourselves too. Sister Yang is much better now."
As long as I don't use my internal energy, I should be fine. I can just continue to rest and recuperate.
Shanzi thought for a moment and then shook his head: "No, you stay here and can take care of Sister Yang."
After some discussion, the group decided that Shanzi and Datou would accompany General Wang Ming to Nanshan Town.
King Ling nodded after hearing this: "Alright, then you can make the arrangements."
Wang Ming, Shanzi, Datou, and constable Zhang Zhi immediately went out to get busy.
They were very quick, and everything was arranged in just over an hour.
The group followed Zhang Zhi, a constable from Nanshan Town, on their journey to Nanshan Town.
The group traveled non-stop, but their return journey was noticeably slower.
Because of the rugged mountain roads and the need to be constantly vigilant against Qin soldiers' sneak attacks, they proceeded with extreme caution.
On the third night, the group finally found a place to rest in a mountain forest.
Constable Zhang Zhi observed that the soldiers were all quite exhausted after three days of urgent travel.
He said to General Wang Ming, "General Wang, let the brothers get a good rest tonight."
We'll set off early tomorrow morning, and we should arrive in Nanshan Town before noon.
General Wang Ming nodded and agreed.
The lieutenant immediately went out to inform the soldiers to rest.
As night deepened, the chirping of insects echoed through the mountains and forests. The soldiers sat or lay down, huddled together, talking in hushed tones.
Shanzi and Datou lay asleep in the tent. The soldiers on night watch took turns resting with their eyes closed.
They knew the upcoming battle would be exceptionally tough, so they needed to conserve their energy.
Nothing happened overnight, and the next morning, Wang Ming and his group set off early.
We pressed on firmly along the winding mountain road, our destination being Nanshan Town not far away.
The mountain road was rugged, and just then...
A group of panicked refugees, accompanied by their families, suddenly rushed out of the dense woods by the roadside and blocked their way.
Upon seeing this, General Wang Ming immediately reined in his horse and asked with concern, "Gentlemen, what's wrong? Why are you all so flustered?"
A middle-aged refugee, his face streaked with tears, stepped forward and answered.
"General, we escaped from Nanshan Town."
The area is currently under siege by the Qin army, and Lord Zhang An is leading his soldiers in a fierce battle, but the situation is critical.
Upon hearing this, General Wang Ming frowned and pressed further, "Then do you know if Lord Zhang can repel the enemy?"
Another young refugee, looking anxious, interjected, "No, General! The Qin soldiers are too powerful."
They've breached the city walls and stormed into the town. If we don't escape now, it'll be too late.
Upon hearing this, General Wang Ming and his men were shocked, realizing that the situation was far more serious than they had imagined.
Constable Zhang Zhi couldn't help but ask, "Do you know where Lord Zhang is right now?"
The middle-aged refugee pointed to the distant hilltop and replied, "Lord Zhang is leading his soldiers to hold the city wall at the south gate of the town."
However, the Qin army is numerous, and they probably won't be able to hold out for long.
Upon hearing this, General Wang Ming immediately gave orders to his soldiers.
"Without delay, let's set off immediately to support Lord Zhang and the people of Nanshan Town."
The soldiers nodded in agreement. They knew this was a battle that was a matter of time, and they could not back down.
So Wang Ming led his men to speed up their march and headed towards Nanshan Town.
Throughout the journey, they were filled with worry for Lord Zhang An and the soldiers of Nanshan Town.
When they finally arrived at Nanshan Town, they saw flames soaring into the sky and shouts of battle rising and falling.
General Wang Ming and his men threw themselves into battle without hesitation.
Wang Ming raised his spear high and roared.
"Soldiers, kill! For the glory of Ling Kingdom, for the peace of Nanshan Town, kill these Qin traitors!"
His voice echoed like thunder across the battlefield, inspiring the hearts of every soldier of the Spirit Kingdom.
The soldiers shouted in unison, "Charge!"
They surged towards the Qin soldiers like an unstoppable torrent.
They fought alongside the soldiers of Nanshan Town, jointly resisting the attack of the Qin army.
The soldiers of Ling State fought bravely, brandishing their weapons and engaging in fierce combat with the soldiers of Qin State.
"Brothers, kill! For the glory of the Spirit Kingdom!" shouted a soldier from the Spirit Kingdom.
The cries of battle and screams amidst the flashing swords created a breathtaking battlefield scene.
"Ah! Don't retreat, hold on!" roared a Qin general.
Although the Qin soldiers were numerous, they were somewhat overwhelmed by the fierce attacks of the Ling soldiers.
"The men of Ling Kingdom are too fierce, we can't hold them off any longer!" a Qin soldier cried out in alarm.
They were constantly cut down by the soldiers of the Ling Kingdom, and their blood stained the battlefield.
Wang Ming led from the front, his long sword resembling a silver dragon.
He moved through the crowd, and wherever he went, Qin soldiers fell one after another.
"Charge with me! Don't let a single Qin traitor escape!" General Wang Ming roared.
His figure on the battlefield was like a lightning bolt, striking fear into the hearts of Qin soldiers.
"Who is this? He's too powerful, we can't stop him at all!" The Qin soldiers were in a panic.
Under Wang Ming's leadership, the soldiers of Ling Kingdom fought with increasing ferocity, continuously expanding their victories.
"Let's give it our all and completely crush the Qin army!" The Ling soldiers encouraged each other.
The Qin soldiers began to retreat in defeat, and their defensive lines were gradually compressed by the Ling soldiers.
"Don't retreat, or you'll all die!" the Qin general threatened his soldiers.
The Qin soldiers were numerous, and although they were defeated, they continued to launch counterattacks.
"Even if we die, we'll take a few of them down with us!" the Qin soldiers shouted frantically.