eurekapd Chapter 284 My nickname is Yuwen Chenglong, the Little White Dragon in the Waves.
Chapter 284 My nickname is Yuwen Chenglong, the Little White Dragon in the Waves.
"Your Majesty, the Sui army has already scaled the city walls..."
Zheng Wenxiu, covered in blood, arrived at the bedchamber, knelt on one knee, and spoke in a hoarse voice, filled with exhaustion.
His armor was slashed beyond recognition, and there was a deep knife wound on his left arm, with blood dripping from his fingertips onto the floor tiles.
This battle has lasted for half a day, from dawn to noon, and then from noon until the sun begins to set.
It wasn't that they were incompetent; it was simply that the Sui army was too brave.
Leaving aside Lü Xiao, even his subordinate Yuwen Chenglong was acting like a madman, charging forward recklessly.
"cough……"
Xiao Xian coughed violently, spitting out a mouthful of blood that splattered onto the brocade quilt, a shocking sight.
Yesterday he only heard that Lü Xiao was camped outside the city, how come he has already stormed the city walls today?
If they kill him in half a day, won't they come to his palace?
He stared wide-eyed at Zheng Wenxiu, wanting to say something, but only felt a tightness in his chest and another violent cough.
"Your Majesty, things have come to this point, and we only have one path left."
Another general, Yang Junmao, stepped forward and looked at the half-dead Xiao Xian.
"Where...where is the way?"
Xiao Xian forced himself to sit up, his hands bracing against the bed, his whole body trembling.
He probably guessed it too; it meant surrender.
What other choice did he have besides this path?
"Your Majesty, you are a member of the Xiao family. With the current Empress here, you are unlikely to meet a tragic end. Why not surrender?"
Yang Junmao spoke truthfully, his eyes sincere.
He genuinely cared about Xiao Xian.
We can't win by fighting, and we can't hold out either. Rather than perish together, we might as well surrender.
With Empress Xiao around, there's no doubt they can save their lives, and if they're lucky, they might even be able to retain their wealth and status.
"Is this really the only way?"
Xiao Xian clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his flesh, his eyes filled with resentment.
He went to such great lengths, recruited so many people, and spent so much effort.
The goal is to restore the glory of our ancestors and allow the Xiao family to once again rule the world.
But how long has it been, only a few months, before it has to surrender to the Sui Dynasty?
Even though Empress Xiao pleaded for them, they were lucky enough to survive.
But in the future, they will never receive the same treatment again.
From then on, Xiao Xian was a homeless dog and a prisoner.
"Unless Yang Guang dies suddenly and enemy troops are at the gates of Luoyang, Lü Xiao will not return."
Zheng Wenxiu said helplessly, her tone full of bitterness.
But everyone knows that this is just wishful thinking.
Although Yang Guang was old and sick, he was not yet at the point of dying.
As for the enemy army approaching Luoyang, that's pure fantasy.
"Let me... think about it some more. You should wait for reinforcements..."
Xiao Xian lay back down on the couch, closed his eyes, and said nothing more.
He has already sent people to Wuling, Changsha, and Nanjun to request reinforcements.
I believe that the local soldiers will arrive to provide assistance soon.
Once reinforcements arrive, the Sui army will be defeated by a pincer attack from both inside and outside!
He still has a chance; he still has a chance to turn things around!
"Yes……"
Yang Junmao, Zheng Wenxiu, and the others exchanged glances and slowly withdrew.
After leaving the bedchamber, the two looked at each other in silence, their eyes filled with despair.
They knew all too well where there were any reinforcements.
Those people from Wuling, Changsha, and Nanjun.
Hearing of Lü Xiao's name, they would run away as fast as they could, so how could they dare to come and die?
It wasn't just them who didn't want to fight anymore; the other generals felt the same way.
These days, countless people are secretly discussing surrendering, but no one dares to be the first to speak up.
Besides persuasion, they had another method: regicide.
But if they did that, they would be rebelling first and then murdering the emperor, showing no integrity whatsoever.
When they arrived at the Sui army, how could they possibly be given important positions?
As night fell, the Sui army's offensive temporarily halted.
The walls of Jiangling were covered with Sui army flags, which fluttered in the night wind.
Fires flickered on the city walls as Sui soldiers reinforced their defenses and cleared the battlefield.
It can be said that the imperial court has now occupied a small portion of Jiangling City.
Most of the city's streets, houses, and shops fell into the hands of the Sui army.
Only the royal palace and a few main roads remained under Xiao Xian's control, where he stubbornly resisted.
Lu Xiao and the others were not in a hurry.
We've already opened the door and entered your house, what's the rush?
Moreover, the soldiers who originally belonged to the Sui Dynasty but were forced to surrender to Xiao Xian also changed their allegiance and returned to the court.
Every moment, Xiao Xian's men would come to surrender, bringing intelligence from inside the city.
From any perspective, the situation on the Sui Dynasty's side was very favorable.
Jiangling City is already in our grasp.
Inside the Sui army's main tent, the lights were on, and all the generals were gathered together.
"Your Highness, according to reports, troops from Wuling, Changsha and other places have already been dispatched and are heading towards Jiangling."
After reading the battle report on casualties, Li Jing then brought up the matter of enemy reinforcements.
His tone was calm, and his face showed no sign of worry, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.
"Ha, I never expected that there would be someone on the other side who wasn't afraid."
Lu Xiao chuckled and said nonchalantly, picking up his teacup and taking a sip.
They thought Xiao Xian had retreated into his shell, and the remaining generals followed suit, each one becoming a coward.
Surprisingly, someone still dared to come to Jiangling's rescue?
This was beyond his expectations.
"Your Highness, the soldiers can launch another offensive after a night's rest. As long as we control Jiangling before noon tomorrow, that will be enough."
Li Jing analyzed the situation and tapped the map a few times, marking several key locations.
He knew that Lü Xiao wasn't tired.
This Prince Shuo never knows what fatigue is; he can fight for half a day and still act as if nothing happened.
But the soldiers would get tired and exhausted.
Especially in this battle, they didn't have many troops, so they had to use every bit of their strength wisely.
From the perspective of the soldiers, we should not be impatient for quick results; haste makes waste.
"Your Highness, I have a plan."
Yuwen Chenglong raised his hand and said excitedly, his eyes shining like two lamps, eager to try.
"You have another plan?"
Lu Xiao realized that since Yuwen Chenglong gained power, he had become more lively and talkative.
"Of course, this humble general is no ordinary White Dragon in the Waves!"
Yuwen Chenglong stood up and spoke with immense pride about his nickname, his chin practically pointing to the sky.
This was his new idea, incredibly domineering and awe-inspiring, much better than his original title, Marquis of Yanjin in Liaodong.
Lu Xiao really wanted to complain about the nickname, but he held back in the end.
Little White Dragon in the Waves?
Why isn't he called the Great White Shark of the Waves?
However, seeing Yuwen Chenglong's smug look, he couldn't very well dampen his enthusiasm.
"Your Highness, give me five thousand soldiers; that will surely be enough to stop Xiao Xian's reinforcements!"
Yuwen Chenglong said confidently, patting his chest loudly.