The Demon Lords

Chapter 806 177: Slaughter the Chu Slaves (Part 3)

Actually, the thought process of Jingyang, the envoy from the Chu State, is quite similar to Mao Mingcai.

They are merely executors of policy, upholding the will of their monarchs and court. They have no leisure to consider personal likes or dislikes; they just need to do their job well.

More and more Chu people began to gather by the Wang River, numbering three to four thousand, which is considerable. Looking westward from the Jade Plate City walls, it truly feels like a sea of people;

The waves of people merge with the river currents, resembling two streams converging.

Nearby, many Yan soldiers watched the Chu people scrambling for food with a cold indifference.

Some initially found it amusing to see these Chu brats fighting for food like dogs,

But gradually, those who laughed stopped finding it funny.

Because, deep down, most Yan soldiers felt a heavy oppression.

The Chu people had been trapped in Jade Plate City for months, and these Yan soldiers had similarly guarded them for months.

They wanted to see the Chu people starve to death, turn on each other, and the more miserable they were, the more pleasure the Yan soldiers felt.

After all, they were once foes on the battlefield. How could laying down their arms suddenly erase all hatred?

Even the oft-touted notion by the Yan court that Yan and Jin people share Zhuxia ancestry doesn't apply to the Chu people here.

The Yan Army had fought alongside the Cheng State's troops to defeat the wild people; so what role did the Chu play, choosing to fraternize with the wild people!

Ever since Lord Jingnan defeated the main force of the wild people at the Wang River and ordered the siege, everyone has been anticipating the Chu people's downfall.

But now, the Chu people have been released,

And they dare brazenly to demand food from us,

Now they are eating our food!

"Direct Thief, what kind of damned alliance is this that the court has come up with!"

"Exactly, pampering these Chu slaves with good food and drink, only to let them swagger back home?"

"How can I avenge my grudges?"

Amidst the Yan Army, a growing dissatisfaction and hostility were stirred.

At this moment, Li Fusheng's unit of nearly three thousand cavalry began to slowly maneuver, flanking to one side of Jade Plate City.

This scene was noticed by many.

The Chu people thought it was a normal Yan Army movement, so they didn't give it much thought.

Even Qu TianNan, who had just received some food from his guards, noticed this from the corner of his eye while eating but couldn't quite figure it out.

It's not that he was foolish,

But he simply never considered that possibility,

And,

He didn't dare think of that possibility!

Because he was defenseless now; all the soldiers had laid down their weapons and had left the protection of the city walls.

...

Li Fusheng rode his Pi Beast alongside Zheng Fan,

Though Li Fusheng's eyes had already turned red, resembling a glutton about to feast, he could still smile and ask Zheng Fan:

"I once told you, that when I can't control my urge to kill, you need to remember to stop me. Now, you still have a chance."

"What's the point of saying this now?"

"I know who gave the order, and indeed, that person has the courage to issue such a command. But you, I thought you wouldn't agree with it.

From the first moment I met you, I knew you had a soft heart.

Cruel in battle, and in life, yes; but still with an inexplicable softness of heart.

Tell me once more, do they deserve to die?"

"They do."

"Oh, why?"

Zheng Fan turned to Li Fusheng, somewhat surprised:

"Brother, that's not like you."

"Hehe, if there's a justifiable reason to kill, it makes it all the sweeter."

"For the comrades who died in battle, for those living standing here of the Yan soldiers, we can't let these Chu people leave.

The court's intention is theirs, but often, they're wrong; thinking they have a broad and long perspective. But sometimes, looking too far and too high isn't a good thing.

We must send a message to the living Yan soldiers and also comfort our fallen companions; we owe them an answer;

Before the Black Dragon banner,

Those who dare block shall be crushed to dust!"

Li Fusheng chuckled and said:

"I just casually asked, didn't expect you to say so much."

"I needed to convince myself first."

Zheng Fan spoke candidly.

"Then, should I give the order for the troops to charge?"

"No, wait a bit longer."

"For what?"

"For me to go through the motions, and please lend me a hand, brother."

"Alright, since I'm going to enjoy it, I don't mind helping stage it, considering I practically groomed you."

"Indeed."

Zheng Fan drew his sabre,

Actually,

He wanted to emulate Tian Wujing by drawing his sword from the Pixiu's mouth,

But either this Pixiu was too young, its throat not deep enough,

Or it disdained Zheng Fan's ordinary sword, refusing to swallow it.

After drawing the sword,

Zheng Fan urged his Pixiu to start galloping forward,

As he passed a Yan Army formation, he extended his hand and seized a Black Dragon flag from a flag bearer.

At this moment,

Zheng Fan held the sabre in his right hand and bore the flag with his left hand,

Riding the Pixiu,

He galloped in front of the Yan Army formation,

Shouting loudly:

"The Chu slaves collude with the wild people, invaded our territory, ravaged our lands, killed our fellow soldiers. How can the Yan and Jin lads sit idly by!

Today I, Zheng Fan, Lord Pingye of the Snow Sea granted by His Majesty,

Call upon the Yan and Jin lads,

To avenge with me!"

As the words fell,

Zheng Fan brandished his sabre,

Beheading a Chu person in a diagonal line who had jubilantly grabbed back some rice; blood splattered all over Zheng Fan.

This scene,

Stunned the nearby Yan soldiers, and moreover, shocked the surrounding Chu people.

Zheng Fan raised the Black Dragon banner,

With all his might,

Shouted:

"Troops of North Command, Jingnan Command, hear the order!"

As the Yan soldiers around still hadn't reacted,

From the diagonally rear,

Li Fusheng's unit of over three thousand cavalry raised their sabres high, shouting in unison:

"Tiger!"

"Tiger!"

"Tiger!"

Zheng Fan pointed the Black Dragon banner forward,

Shouting loudly:

"Follow me and exterminate the Chu slaves!"

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