Three Kingdoms: Domination of the World

Chapter 287 Shi Dakai's troops arrive at Tanghe

In 202 AD, the May sunshine shone over the Tang River, but it could not dispel the haze that shrouded the world of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Suo Chao has been away from the territory of the Eastern Han Dynasty for 8 months. During the time he was away, the great pattern that his legion had painstakingly built with countless efforts is now facing unprecedented severe challenges.

The trigger for this series of events was the Jiangdong Army's surprise attack. Like a venomous snake in the dark night, they launched a surprise attack on Nanyang County, and they succeeded.

For a time, the northern states were engulfed in flames and smoke. Although Suo Chao's army of hundreds of thousands fought hard, their hasty response put them on the defensive and they were defeated.

Yan Xiang underestimated the enemy and was defeated, while Zhang Yang shed his blood on the battlefield. At this critical moment, Xu Shu stepped forward, remained calm, and took command of the vanguard army.

Xu Shu was fully aware of the heavy responsibility on his shoulders. He actively resisted Zhou Yu's attacking army and persisted until Shi Dakai's army arrived.

The two worked together and, with their outstanding military strategy and courageous command, defeated Zhou Yu's troops in Nanyang.

When the reinforcements arrived at the Tanghe battlefield, Xu Shu breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Yan Xiang was safe and sound.

"That's great. Madam is fine, otherwise I would die a thousand times and never redeem myself."

"Military advisor, look. Jiangdong's heavy troops are gathering near Tanghe River. It's clear that they want to trap us here and annihilate us!" Shi Dakai frowned and looked at the Jiangdong army around him that were as fierce as wolves and tigers.

He was not very confident about fighting along the river. Shi Dakai had not yet recovered from the psychological shadow of his defeat at the Dadu River, which had become a hidden demon in his heart.

Xu Shu quickly glanced across the riverbank and turned to ask:

"General Shi, where is our ferry? This is the key to breaking through."

Shi Dakai shook his head helplessly, his brows furrowed even deeper:

"The ferry will arrive soon, but the enemy general Zhou Yu is skilled in fire attacks, so we dare not approach the shore rashly. If we are not careful, our navy will be engulfed in flames, and our efforts will be wasted."

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Above the Tang River, the battle between Zuo Ci and Yu Ji was going on in full swing. These two extraordinary people with profound magic skills were like gods from the nine heavens fighting on earth.

Days passed as the two sides exchanged blows. Various magical techniques emerged one after another, gleaming brilliantly, yet it remained difficult to determine who was superior. In comparison, Zuo Ci's techniques were more sophisticated, slightly superior.

In the intervals between the fights, Zuo Ci was still able to spare some energy to cast spells to intimidate the Jiangdong army who were trying to capture the Yan Xiang sisters.

Whenever there was any unusual movement in Sun Wu's army, Zuo Ci would just raise his hand slightly, and a mysterious light would flash, and the enemy would be frightened and retreat, not daring to move.

Fortunately, Yan Yu was incredibly intelligent, having diligently studied space magic for celestial escape, which now came in handy. She moved nimbly across the battlefield, carrying provisions that brought life to the soldiers in dire straits.

If not, after this battle, even if Yan Xiang didn't die on the battlefield, everyone would have starved to death in this siege.

"Sister, look, our reinforcements have arrived!" Yan Xiang's eyes flashed as she excitedly pointed at the dust rising in the distance.

"Yes, Xiang'er, we are saved." Yan Yu also looked happy, and the fatigue of the past few days seemed to be swept away.

The brutality and complexity of this battle completely overturned everyone's perspective. Previously, people only knew that swords, spears, and halberds determined victory or defeat, but now they truly realized that powerful sorcerers could actually influence the entire battle at a crucial moment.

Sun Wu repeatedly dispatched elite troops to raid Yanxiang, but they were cleverly countered by Yan Yu and Zuo Ci. He could achieve little success until the two Taoist priests battled it out.

"Gongjin, where is Taoist Ge?" Sun Wu asked, with his hands behind his back, turning to look at Zhou Yu.

"Grand Commander, Taoist Ge is a hermit and a great master. I wonder if Zijing can invite such a capable person." Zhou Yu bowed slightly, with a hint of humility on his face, and seemed to hide some worry.

This battle was related to the overall situation. Sun Wu had been preparing for it for a long time and was determined to win.

"Gathering Suo Chao's elite troops and annihilating them, inflicting heavy damage on them, will surely lay the foundation for dividing the world into three parts." Sun Wu muttered to himself.

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Shi Dakai and Sun Wu faced off along the riverbank, their armies on edge, the atmosphere tense like a powder keg ready to ignite.

Soldiers on both sides tensed their nerves, gripped their weapons tightly, and stared intently at the enemy in the opposing formation. The slightest sign of trouble would lead to a bloody battle.

After Yan Xiang lost Nanyang Commandery, the favorable situation took a sharp turn for the worse. Cao Cao, keenly seizing the opportunity to counterattack, launched an all-out counterattack without hesitation, as ferocious as a hungry wolf pouncing on its prey.

Huang Zhong fought desperately against the overwhelming force of Cao's army, but was ultimately defeated and lost Jiyin County. With his face covered in dust and blood, he quickly organized the retreating army and retreated to Guancheng.

Along the way, Huang Zhong continued to boost morale:

"Brothers, we can't be defeated like this. Hurry up and meet up with General Zhang stationed in Henan Yin!"

After Zhang Mei Niang gathered Huang Zhong's remaining troops and joined the two armies, her force reached 20, temporarily stabilizing the situation.

Wu Qi led an army of 15 and attacked Dongping like a surging tide. Upon hearing the news, Yue Fei was extremely anxious and immediately raised an army of 25 and personally took charge of the front line of Dongping.

Dongping State camps were lined up, and military flags were flying. Once Jiyin County was lost, Yue Fei's army's flanks were exposed to Cao's army, which was extremely dangerous.

In order to eliminate the danger of being attacked from both Wu Qi and Cao Cao, Yue Fei, with a solemn expression, secretly ordered Huang Zhong to make meritorious contributions while serving his sentence:

"General Huang, the situation is critical now. You must cooperate with Zhang Meiniang to strictly guard against the reinforcements of Cao Cao's personal army. Don't make any more mistakes!" He conveyed the next combat instructions to Huang Zhong in the secret letter.

The situation in Youzhou was equally turbulent, like a pot of boiling water. Wei Qing reorganized his forces, assembled a force of 10, and resolutely marched out to recapture Zhongshan. Astride his red warhorse, he gazed into the distance, his heart filled with lofty ambition and passion.

"Chen Tang is indeed a famous general of the Han Dynasty. The defense line of Zhongshan Kingdom is truly impregnable." Wei Qing surveyed the map of Zhongshan many times, hoping to seize the opportunity to retake Zhongshan Kingdom.

Chen Tang, in charge of Zhongshan State, coordinated the overall situation and made effective arrangements. He was well aware of the dangers lurking around him and decisively sent Ashina She'er to garrison Zhuo County.

Before leaving, Chen Tang solemnly warned:

"General, you must strictly guard against Batu and Xiahou Dun's sneak attack on Youzhou. This is related to the overall success or failure. You must not slack off in the slightest!" Ashina She'er took the order and left, his figure firm.

The situation was becoming increasingly tense and complex, and Murong Chui, like a cunning dragon, divided his troops into three groups and simultaneously attacked Liaozhou, Youzhou, and Hanzhou. The three armies were advancing with great momentum.

Mu Huali, Subutai, and Murong Chui were all renowned generals, their men fierce and skilled in battle, their strength formidable. Fortunately, Pang Tong, with his resourcefulness and strategic planning, repeatedly saw through and thwarted Murong Chui's schemes.

Zhao Yun was personally in charge of Liaozhou. He was armed with a silver spear and a white horse, and was majestic and awe-inspiring, like a god of war, which made Mu Huali's troops afraid; Taishi Ci of Youzhou was holding a long spear and had sharp eyes. He patrolled day and night, making it difficult for Murong Chui's troops to capture; Murong Ke was guarding Hanzhou. He was calm and wise, and made good arrangements, making it difficult for Subutai to advance in a short time.

The Xianbei army's long siege failed, and the situation on the northern front reached a stalemate. On the battlefield of Xuzhou, the battle between the two sides was also thrilling.

Lu Bu showed great power in the offensive and defensive battles, as if possessed by the god of war. With his unparalleled martial power, he killed three generals, Yu Jin, Le Jin and Zang Ba in battle.

For a time, no one on the battlefield dared to challenge him, and his martial prowess was unrivaled. Lü Bu's repeated display of prowess at Hulao Pass astonished the world.

It’s not that Lu Bu couldn’t lift the Fang Tian Hua Ji, but that he had low emotional intelligence before, which led to the dilemma of being isolated and helpless.

The incredibly powerful Lü Bu teamed up with the incomparable strategist Sun Bin. Even if Han Xin and Guo Jia joined forces, they would have found it difficult to conquer Xia Pi State.

The two armies were locked in a bitter battle, with a stalemate. Han Xin, hoping to launch a surprise attack, sent Ying Bu to raid Gao Shun's garrison in Donghai County.

If this plan succeeded, he would then unite with Sun Quan's forces in Jiangdong, creating another desperate situation for Lü Bu, where he would be surrounded by ambushes from all sides. Even if the Overlord were to be resurrected, he would suffer the same fate.

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