inspire-indiana Chapter 672 Trap
Chapter 672 Trap
Zhou Chang didn't dare to think any further, but he had to do something: "Hurry, I want to go over there, and everyone who can fight and move must also go over there."
Shouhou and Chen Yuan held him tightly from the left and right.
"This is an order. I must go, even if I have to swim and drown in the water." Zhou Chang said angrily.
It is said that the riverbed of the Mujiang River in Jizhou is not deep, but the river surface is relatively wide, which is mainly the result of erosion after the snow water from the northern peaks of the Wushan Mountains melts.
Most of the ships are now on standby on the other side of the river. Originally they were waiting for the victorious return, but now they are urgently sending signals and waiting for some of the ships to return.
After the leading ship returned, Zhou Chang led several hundred guards to the other side.
When the Mirage Army camp was on the other side of the river, it seemed very close, but after crossing the river, it seemed far away.
Previously, looking from the opposite bank, the Mirage Army camp seemed to be stationed on the north bank of the Mujiang River.
It was not until the boat reached the shore that Zhou Chang discovered that the Mirage Army camp was at least a hundred feet away from the river bank and was located high up on the riverbed, from where he could look down and have a clear view of the direction of the neighboring country's camp.
Zhou Chang saw fire and smoke rising from the Mirage Army camp and heard the deafening sound of killing, but he did not see any Mirage Army charging out. In fact, there was no trace of the Mirage Army anywhere he could see.
It is even more certain that he must have fallen into a trap.
"We are ringing the bells here, can they hear it?" Zhou Chang didn't know who he was asking, as there was no one around him who could give him a definite answer.
None of the staff officers, generals, and guards who followed could answer.
Zhou Chang looked around, his mind racing: "Since they set the fire, should we also set fire to the periphery?"
Still no one dared to speak out.
Not getting any response, Zhou Chang gritted his teeth and said, "Then just lead the men in, maybe we can open an exit on the periphery."
The operation of the Mirage Army is now like a pot lid covered with black smoke, and no one knows what is happening inside.
"Your Highness, you can't do this..." As soon as the idea of taking part in the battle personally was mentioned, everyone began to object.
Chen Yuan whispered to dissuade him: "Your Highness Prince Yi, it is unknown whether General Jiang is dead or alive. If you are missing again, our soldiers will be without a commander. The morale of the army will surely collapse, and we will be completely defeated."
Zhou Chang was somewhat touched by these words.
Yes, the outcome is unclear now, but if the head coach is defeated, then defeat is a foregone conclusion.
However, now that she had even crossed the river, was she just going to stand on the shore and watch?
"I will not give up. I swear to rescue General Jiang, Gao Yuan and the others." Although Zhou Chang didn't know what to do, he had to say it first.
The skinny monkey held one of her arms tightly from behind, fearing that she would rush over if he couldn't keep watch.
Chen Yuan then said, "Your Majesty, let me take some people there. We will definitely be able to rescue Brother Gao and the others."
Zhou Chang then remembered that Chen and Gao Yuan were comrades-in-arms and had served in the army together.
Gao Yuan was previously concerned about the fact that Chen Yuan and his family had families, but now he could no longer care about that.
"Even if it's anything that can be used, no matter what the price, as long as Gao Yuan and the others can be rescued, I will agree to it." Zhou Chang thought of the worst outcome.
If Gao Yuan, Jiang Meng and others were captured, she would be willing to exchange them for anything.
As he spoke, Zhou Chang began to take off the silver armor that he had worn for the second time: "Can you use this armor? Put it on, maybe it can block the swords."
Chen Yuan was still dressed in cloth, with no protective gear except for the knife in his hand, but he waved his hand quickly: "I understand what your Majesty means. I don't need armor. Please rest assured, your Majesty, I will definitely be able to bring Brother Gao and the others back."
Zhou Chang was relieved and reminded him again: "Staying alive is the most important thing. We can think of other things later."
After all, Chen Yuan had worked for Prince Yi for many years, so he understood what he meant: "Yes."
Afterwards, Chen Yuan left a few dozen guards for Zhou Chang, and took the remaining hundreds of people, tore the corners of their clothes, dipped them in water, and covered their faces with them for protection, and rushed towards the Mirage Army camp.
After Chen Yuan left, Zhou Chang was at a loss again.
I felt empty inside, and suddenly I remembered the jade pendant with intertwined branches that I had been holding in my arms. I silently grabbed it through my clothes and prayed silently in my heart, hoping that everyone would return safely.
I don't know how long I waited, maybe an incense stick, maybe a century. The jade pendant really seemed to have the function of calming the mind as Yuan Qi said.
As the wind blew, the thick smoke from the direction of the Mirage Army camp gradually dissipated, the fire became only tiny spots, and the sound of killing gradually weakened.
The war situation seemed to be improving. Zhou Chang looked up at the sky. The sun was hanging in the middle of the sky. How much time had passed?
Zhou Chang hesitated again whether to go over and check it out in person.
"Thump, thump, thump..." Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves, accompanied by noise and whistling, rushed into the eardrums.
The few dozen remaining guards immediately raised their swords and stood on guard.
"Thump thump thump..." As the sound of horse hooves approached, Chen Yuan's figure was the first to appear in everyone's sight.
Next came Gao Yuan, followed by several seriously injured generals.
Zhou Chang could vaguely recognize that two of the generals who rushed out were Jiang Meng's confidants.
Gao Yuan was staggering on his horse. His blood-stained right arm neither held the knife nor the reins, but was pressed tightly against his left shoulder. He was able to sit firmly on the horse only thanks to the strong legs.
The moment he saw Zhou Chang, Gao Yuan fell off his horse.
Zhou Chang didn't bother to stop him and ran over to help Gao Yuan up.
Gao Yuan fell into a coma due to excessive blood loss.
Chen Yuan dismounted and rushed over to check, then breathed a sigh of relief: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Brother Gao must have lost too much blood. Send him to the boat first and let the military doctor treat him when we return. That's the most important thing."
"Yes, yes..." Zhou Chang hurriedly took Gao Yuan aboard. Just as he was about to go with them, he suddenly remembered that Jiang Meng was also there, and asked in surprise, "Where's Jiang Meng? Why didn't I see him come back?"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Commander Jiang has gone with his men to pursue the enemy. They will only send back the seriously injured, and the rest will stay where they are and wait for support." Chen Yuan replied hurriedly.
"Pursue?" Zhou Chang didn't even dare to think about it. "Jiang Meng can still pursue. Did we win? Did the Mirage Army lose? What's with the fire and smoke in the military camp?"
"Yes, Your Highness, we are victorious. The smoke is just a cover for the Mirage Army to escape." Although Chen Yuan said this, his face had a weird expression.
"Cover? What's going on?" The good news came too suddenly, and Zhou Chang had a thousand question marks in his head.
A lieutenant general who was shot in the leg by an arrow on the same ship could barely speak, and replied: "Your Highness Prince Yi, we fell into the trap of the mirage army and were trapped in the fireworks array they set up. In fact, they are already at the end of their strength, and nine out of ten tents are empty. That's why they are deliberately making things mysterious in order to consume our troops. The main force has already retreated to the foot of Wushan Mountain."