Guarding the border: I am sanctified in the flesh

Chapter 121 The Dragon Shadow Guards attack, showing their ferocity for the first time!

In the next few days, the Chu army remained on hold, and had no intention of attacking Zhennan Pass at all.

However, they were stationed in the territory of Dazhou, as if deliberately provoking, waiting for the Zhennan army to attack.

Zhao Fei was not fooled, and everything was going according to Xu Zhao's plan.

This day is March [-]th, in the morning.

Lu Fan was meditating in the living room, when Song Xiucheng came in to report, "My lord, Commander-in-Chief, please go over to discuss matters."

"it is good."

Lu Fan has long been used to it. Now he meets Zhao Fei several times a day, listens to the news from all parties, and discusses countermeasures.

Soon came to the meeting room, and those people were still present.

Qin Huinan, Gu Changting, Xu Zhao, Zhou Wanjun, Xu Mingyang, and Zhao Fei.

After saying hello to a few people, Lu Fan still came to sit down beside Xu Zhao.

"You all know that Yue and Shu have already launched an attack a few days ago."

Zhao Fei said with a worried expression: "The battle lasted for several days, and the enemy's offensive was very fierce. It seemed that they wanted to take down Fenglei City in the southeast and Cangyun City in the southwest in the shortest possible time. They even paid heavy casualties for this."

"The battle situation was extremely tragic. In just a few days, the casualties on both sides were extremely heavy."

"The two commanders of the Southeast Army and the Southwest Army both sent people to ask for help from our army."

Speaking of this, Zhao Fei glanced at everyone, "What do you guys think?"

"We can't protect ourselves, how can we divide our troops to rescue others?"

Qin Huinan was the first to express his opinion, "That will only make you die faster."

"Yes."

Gu Changting continued: "Although the lips are dead and the teeth are cold, if Fenglei City and Cangyun City fall, our Zhennan Pass will be attacked from front to back. It may not last long before it will be breached."

"However, if we divide our troops to rescue, Zhennan Pass will be empty, and we won't be able to hold on for too long."

"In that case, not only will we not be able to save others, but we will also harm ourselves."

"So, on balance, it's better not to send troops."

Gu Changting sighed: "It's good if we can take care of ourselves, we really can't be distracted from helping others."

"Yes."

Xu Mingyang went on to say: "The reason why the Chu army didn't attack Zhennan Pass may be that we want us to divide our troops to rescue other friendly troops. When they attack again, how can we resist?"

"And most importantly."

Zhou Wanjun interjected: "Chu Zhaonan, the prince of the Chu Kingdom, has bought a lot of experts. What if he leads these experts to sneak into our Dazhou territory, lays an ambush in advance, and waits for me to send reinforcements, and then ambush us halfway, how should we deal with it?"

"really."

Zhao Fei also had concerns in this regard, and reminded: "Don't forget, Chu Zhaonan colluded with those horse thieves and did a lot of bad things in our Da Zhou territory. He should be very familiar with the terrain near Zhennan Pass, and it is easy to judge our support route, so he can set up an ambush in advance."

Speaking of this, he glanced at Xu Zhao, "Commander Xu, what do you think?"

"What the commander said is very true."

Xu Zhao frowned, "If we divide our troops to rescue, it is indeed easy to fall into the enemy's trap."

"However, if Fenglei City and Cangyun City are allowed to be breached, it will definitely affect us and continue to affect the battle situation in the north."

"Take a hair and move the whole body."

"No matter which border city is breached, it will have a series of impacts."

"So, now we're in a dilemma."

Speaking of this, Xu Zhao shook his head lightly, "To be honest, I have no good way to solve this problem."

"Lu Fan, where are you?"

Zhao Fei turned his gaze to Lu Fan, "Tell me your opinion."

"Save, must be saved!"

Lu Fan didn't hesitate at all, "Besides, we have to split into two groups to rescue Fenglei City and Cangyun City at the same time."

"what?"

Everyone was stunned.

"How to help?"

Zhao Fei asked for everyone.

"It's very simple, we Dragon Shadow Guards are going to rescue them."

Lu Fan said: "This will not affect the foundation of our Zhennan army. You continue to ambush the Chu army as originally planned, try to hold them back and buy time for me."

"what?"

"Dragon Shadow Guard?"

"How many of you are there?"

"Isn't this going to die?"

Everyone was very puzzled and asked questions one after another.

They all knew that the Dragon Shadow Guards were very powerful, but with only a few hundred Dragon Shadow Guards, they had to be divided into two groups, facing hundreds of thousands of enemy troops, how big of a splash could it cause?

What's more, there may be an ambush by the enemy on the road.

Maybe the whole army was wiped out before the support arrived.

"Everyone, don't be impatient."

Zhao Fei stopped everyone, "Listen to what Lu Fan has to say before making a judgment."

"I think so."

Lu Fan expressed his thoughts, "I will support Fenglei City alone, and Ye Wuchen will lead the other Dragon Shadow Guards to support Cangyun City."

"what?"

"what?"

"Are you crazy?"

"How can this work?"

Everyone questioned again, even Zhao Fei was a little puzzled, "It's too risky to do this, I know you are very strong, but how can you turn the tide of the battle with your strength alone?"

"I know it's risky."

Lu Fan's attitude was very firm, "But no matter what, I will give it a try."

"We can't sit still."

"We must find a way to find a breakthrough."

"Our Dragon Shadow Guard is willing to be the vanguard, to fight a bloody path for our Zhennan army, so as to find an opportunity to win."

Speaking of this, Lu Fan looked at everyone, "Because this is the only way out."

Everyone was silent.

They also know that apart from this, there is no other possibility of winning.

Even if troops are not sent to support the friendly army, Zhennan Pass will fall sooner or later.

With Lu Fan and Long Yingwei around, they just stayed on guard for a few more days, and had no decisive impact on the battle situation at all.

vice versa.

Even if Lu Fan and Long Yingwei went to the rescue, it would only delay the destruction of the Southeast Army and the Southwest Army. It is impossible to completely reverse the situation of the battle.

But regardless of success or failure, they have some admiration for Lu Fan.

This kind of courage and courage is indeed unmatched.

Only one person dared to face hundreds of thousands of troops.

Since ancient times, who can do it?

"No, it doesn't make sense to do that."

Zhao Fei pondered for a long time, but still rejected Lu Fan's proposal, "If you really want to go to the rescue, then bring all the Dragon Shadow Guards with you, and maybe you can play the role of a surprise soldier."

"Otherwise, I disagree."

"It is absolutely impossible for me to let you go on an adventure alone."

Zhao Fei's attitude was particularly firm, "If something happens to you, it will not only be a loss to our Zhennan Army, but also a loss to my Great Zhou."

"My lord, don't worry, listen to me first."

While talking, Lu Fan looked at Xu Zhao and asked, "If we don't count our Dragon Shadow Guards, how long can Zhennan Pass be guarded?"

"At least two months."

Xu Zhao had considered this issue long ago, and seemed confident, "Even if the Chu army launches a fierce attack on Zhennan Pass from now on, we can hold out for two months."

"Of course, this is just the most conservative estimate."

"If we are more optimistic, we can even stick to it for more than half a year."

"The later the Chu army moves, the better it will be for us."

Xu Zhao looked confident, "Even if you stick to it for a year, you may not be unable to do it."

"Okay, then I'll ask you again."

Lu Fan nodded and asked, "If Fenglei City is breached and the Yue army cuts off our retreat and joins the Chu army in attacking us, how long can Zhennan Pass be defended?"

"This……"

Xu Zhao was silent for a while, then sighed, "Maybe at most two months."

"Then what if we add the Shu army?"

Lu Fan asked again: "How long can you keep it?"

"Maybe a month?"

Xu Zhao thought for a while and said, "It's possible that I won't be able to hold on for a month."

"That's it."

Lu Fan continued, "If Fenglei City and Cangyun City fall one after another, no matter how strong we build Zhennan Pass, we won't be able to hold on for two months."

"Why don't you give me two months to try to rescue Fenglei City and Cangyun City, maybe things will turn around."

"It would be best if we help defend these two cities. Even if we can't, at least we can slow down the fall of these two cities."

"Even if it is the worst outcome, I can return to Zhennan Pass safely, and it will have no impact on our side."

"And I believe that the other Dragon Shadow Guards will also return safely, and there will not be too many casualties."

Speaking of this, Lu Fan looked at Zhao Fei, "Why don't you give me a chance to try it? At least I can win a chance."

"Let me think about it."

Zhao Fei was a little moved, but still had too many worries.

The others were also lost in thought.

They admitted that what Lu Fan said had some truth, but the most important point was, can Lu Fan and his Dragon Shadow Guard play a decisive role in the battle?
They are skeptical.

If you can't, going to the rescue is a free gift.

It's better to stay at Zhennanguan, at least to be able to advance and retreat with them.

When you really can't hold on, you can break through together.

No matter how bad it is, I can survive.

It's better than Lu Fan facing thousands of troops alone.

That would be a close call.

With Lu Fan's talent and strength, wouldn't it be a pity to die young?
And those Dragon Shadow Guards will be the pillars of the Great Zhou in the future.

If the entire army is wiped out, the price paid would be too great.

Zhao Fei thought about it, but still couldn't make up his mind, so he could only ask everyone for help, "Let's talk about it, what's your opinion?"

"I disagree."

Qin Huinan was the first to express his opinion again.

Gu Changting echoed, "I don't agree either."

"There must be no division of troops."

"Let's not let Lu Fan take risks alone."

Zhou Wanjun and Xu Mingyang also objected.

"What about you, Xu Zhao?"

Zhao Fei already had an idea at this time, but he still wanted to hear what Xu Zhao had to say.

"I think I can give it a try."

Xu Zhao's eyes became firmer, "I believe Lu Fan, since he dares to go, he will definitely come back alive. Besides, we have no other choice but to let Lu Fan try, maybe there will be a miracle?"

"That was just a senseless sacrifice."

Zhao Fei retorted: "It's better to save your strength and wait for the opportunity to break the game in the future."

"With Lu Fan's talent and strength, if he grows up in a few years, he will far surpass those of us. He might be able to do it at that time."

"But now, you still have to live well and don't take risks lightly."

"After all, you are our hope after Da Zhou."

Speaking of this, Zhao Fei turned his attention to Lu Fan, "I can't just watch you go to die! And you have also seen that no one supports your decision except Xu Zhao. Therefore, this matter is not feasible!"

"Ugh!"

Lu Fan sighed lightly.

He knew that he couldn't convince Zhao Fei, let alone everyone.

Say your true strength?
No need.

Besides, even if he really said it, others might not believe it.

Some things need to be done to convince others.

People like Zhao Fei have little contact with him, so it is impossible for them to trust him completely like Long Yingwei.

Then there is only one way to show his cards.

He really didn't want to use it unless it was a last resort.

Thinking of this, Lu Fan took out the gold medal as if I came in person, flashed it in front of Zhao Fei, and said, "Master Zhao, please look, what is this?"

"Ok?"

Everyone was stunned, and after seeing the gold medal clearly, their expressions changed dramatically, and they stood up in unison, saluting the gold medal.

Lu Fan said loudly: "The emperor ordered that Lu Fan has full authority to command the Longying Guard of the Zhennan Army. Everything depends on Lu Fan's decision. Even Zhao Fei cannot interfere."

"Yes."

The crowd answered in unison.

"All right."

Lu Fan put away the gold medal and said, "You don't have any objections this time, do you?"

Zhao Fei shook his head with bitterness on his face, "You have the imperial gold medal in your hand, so what objection can we have?"

"My lords, I have no choice but to take out the imperial gold medal."

Lu Fan said sincerely: "But please believe me, regardless of success or failure, I will definitely return to Zhennanguan within two months. And, I will do my best to ensure the safety of all Dragon Shadow Guards and try to bring them back intact."

"Okay, then I'll trust you once."

Zhao Fei had no choice but to trust Lu Fan.

"it is good!"

Xu Mingyang answered, "Then I wish you success!"

"Return in triumph as soon as possible!"

"We await good news from you."

Everyone looked at Lu Fan with a little more expectation.

Maybe it can really work miracles?

"Master Lu, please take a look."

Xu Zhao took out a map, spread it on the table, pointed to a place and said, "You may be ambushed by Chu's masters along the way to Fenglei City. This is the best place to ambush."

"In order to ensure safety, I hope you can take a detour. Even if you arrive at Fenglei City a few days later, it is better than being ambushed."

While speaking, he pointed to another place, "On the way to Cangyun City, this is the best place to ambush. You must tell the Dragon Shadow Guards to make a detour and not be careless."

"Row."

Lu Fan agreed, but he actually had other ideas in his heart.

Of course, Long Yingwei had to make a detour, even if he walked a hundred miles, he had to ensure safety.

He is different.

With his current strength, he is not worried about being ambushed at all.

On the contrary, he wanted to take this opportunity to severely injure the masters of Chu State.

Give the other party a warning first.

Let the other party know that there is a price to pay for invading Da Zhou.

And, the price will be high.

Even too big to bear.

"Lend me the map."

Lu Fan put away the map and clasped his fists at the crowd, "My lords, it's not too late, I'm going to go to Fenglei City to rescue."

"it is good."

Everyone clasped their fists to see each other off.

Lu Fan quickly walked out of the conference hall and returned to the Longyingwei barracks.

After rushing back to his residence, he called Ye Wuchen and said, "The Southeast Army and the Southwest Army sent people to ask for help. The situation is critical. We must set off immediately to rescue."

"According to our agreement, I will go to Fenglei City alone, and you will lead the team to Cangyun City."

"Watch out for ambushes by Chu's masters on the road."

While speaking, Lu Fan unfolded the map, spread it on the table, and pointed to a certain place on the map, "This is the best place to ambush. You have to make a detour at that time, and you would rather arrive later safely."

"it is good."

Ye Wuchen nodded.

"Besides this place, other places can't be careless."

Lu Fan instructed: "You'd better plan the route in advance, and then send a few people to explore the road ahead, leaving marks along the way, so that even if you encounter an ambush, you can issue an early warning."

"no problem."

Ye Wuchen said: "I will personally explore the way ahead."

"That would be great."

Lu Fan patted Ye Wuchen's shoulder lightly, "It is because of you that I am assured that you will go to rescue Cangyun City. If someone leads the team, I will never let Long Yingwei take risks."

"These Dragon Shadow Guards are all entrusted to you."

"They are not only our comrades-in-arms, but also our brothers, and they are the pillars of our future."

"You must bring them back safe and sound."

Lu Fan's eyes were filled with anticipation, "Not one less!"

"rest assured."

Ye Wuchen nodded slightly, "I promise you, I will definitely bring them all back, not one of them will be missing!"

"Remember not to be greedy for credit."

Lu Fan instructed: "Everything is about safety, preserve vitality, avoid its edge, attack its weak side, focus on harassment, and try not to fight head-on."

"clear."

Ye Wuchen said with a smile: "I am also a person who has read military books. I have seen many battles where the weak defeated the strong, so I will not act recklessly."

"That's good."

Lu Fan said: "Take this map, bring your weapons and armor, and go to summon the Dragon Shadow Guards. Before I leave, I still have a few words to say to them."

"Ah."

Ye Wuchen put away the map, bid farewell and left.

Lu Fan returned to the bedroom, took out his armor, dressed neatly, hung the Kunwu knife on his left waist, hung the cloud piercing bow on his shoulder, and pinned the black mist dagger in front.

Then he picked up two bags of arrows and hung them on his right waist.

When he went out, the cold iron gun was already in his hand.

Soon came to the Martial Arts Field, the Dragon Shadow Guards were ready to go.

Even Ye Wuchen put on silver helmets and silver armors, and equipped bows and sabers neatly.

Under the sunlight, countless silver lights are flickering.

There is a maroon horse beside each of them, standing with its head held high.

Lu Fan came to the crowd and stood side by side with Ye Wuchen, each with a horse beside them.

Immediately there are several packages, which contain all kinds of dried meat, dry food, water, and so on.

"Everyone, let's divide into two groups."

As he spoke, Lu Fan glanced over everyone's faces, "I will go to support Fenglei City alone, and you will follow Commander Ye to support Cangyun City."

"Yes."

No objection was raised.

They all believe that Lu Fan's strength, even if there is only one person, is enough to be worth thousands of troops.

"You must obey Commander Ye's command and believe in his ability. He will surely lead you to defeat the enemy and return in triumph."

Lu Fan said loudly: "We will win this battle!"

"Yes."

The crowd answered in unison.

The sound is uniform, resounding through the world.

"set off!"

Lu Fan got on his horse and galloped away first.

The crowd followed.

The sound of rumbling horseshoes sounded like thunder.

Even the ground began to tremble.

"drive!"

More than 500 riders drove out of the barracks like a whirlwind, passed through the wilderness, and entered the noisy urban area.

Finally came to Langui Street.

"Look!"

"So mighty!"

"Which army is this?"

"It's so sassy!"

The people on the street couldn't help but feel agitated when they saw such an army suddenly appearing.

Such a military appearance is really rare.

"The general at the front is Lu Fan!"

Even though Lu Fan was wearing a helmet, someone still recognized him.

"It turned out to be the Dragon Shadow Guard!"

"No wonder!"

"Is this going to war?"

The common people looked at Lu Fan's figure from afar with different expressions.

Some people are praying for the Dragon Shadow Guards, "You must return safely!"

Tang Chuowan was standing in the crowd, her eyes were shining brightly. How much she wanted to be a member of the Dragon Shadow Guard and follow Lu Fan to charge into battle.

Although she is a daughter, she also wants to make contributions!

"drive!"

Lu Fan drove out of the North City Gate and parted ways with the Dragon Shadow Guards.

He headed east all the way, and Ye Wuchen led the Dragon Shadow Guards all the way west.

Run to different battlefields.

When we meet next time, things have already changed.

Or, there is no chance to meet again.

……

……

The next afternoon.

"drive!"

Lu Fan swung the whip down from time to time, and the crisp sound of horseshoes echoed in the mountains and fields.

Suddenly, he reined in and stopped.

The place ahead is what Xu Zhao said, and it is an excellent place to set up an ambush.

A road passes through the mountain, with steep mountains on both sides of the road.

Tall trees are hidden in the mountains, lush and can completely block the view.

Even with Lu Fan's eyesight, he couldn't see clearly whether there was anyone hiding inside.

However, according to his estimation, it is very likely that Chu's masters set up an ambush here.

Because this is the only way to go to Fenglei City.

Unless you make a detour or take a mountain road, you can avoid passing here.

But in that case, it would be laborious and time-consuming, and it might delay the opportunity for combat.

After all, it is rescue, and there is no need to delay.

I just don't know, will Chu's masters attack him?
He is alone, maybe the other party will let him go.

If so, it would be contrary to his original intention.

Then give the other party a chance, hoping that someone will recognize him.

Thinking of this, Lu Fan got off his horse, tied the horse to a roadside tree, and let it graze on its own.

He took out the dried meat and dry food, sat under the tree, facing the high mountain, and ate it.

At this time, on the mountain not far from Lu Fan.

Chu Zhaonan was hiding behind a tree, observing the foot of the mountain, and listening to the movement by the way.

The previous sound of hoofbeats cheered him up.

"Your Highness, someone is here."

A man in black hurried over and pointed down the mountain, "Just one person, he is wearing black armor, with a bow on his shoulder, a knife hanging from his waist, and a gun in his hand."

"Oh?"

Chu Zhaonan was stunned and said, "Just one person came? Can you see his appearance clearly?"

"Looking at his appearance, he should be young, but judging by his clothes, he doesn't look like an ordinary soldier."

The man in black said: "I can't figure out his identity, and I dare not make decisions without authorization. It's up to His Highness to decide, should we kill him?"

"No, why hasn't he come here yet?"

Chu Zhaonan was a little puzzled, "Why did the sound of horseshoes disappear?"

"He stopped at a long distance."

The man in black explained: "I'm eating."

"is it?"

Chu Zhaonan frowned, and ordered, "Take me to have a look."

"Yes."

The man in black turned and walked in front, with Chu Zhaonan following behind.

The two walked back and forth through the dense forest on the mountain, trying not to make any noise.

Not long after, Chu Zhaonan saw a young man in a black helmet not far away from the foot of the mountain, facing his direction, leaning against a tree and sitting on the ground, munching.

"Ok?"

Chu Zhaonan was stunned.

The more he looked at it, the more familiar the boy's face became.

(End of this chapter)