Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Inside the city, the streets radiating out from the granary were piled high with corpses.

The number of soldiers around Han Shizhong was significantly less than at the beginning. This number included not only the Western Xia soldiers but also the men he had brought with him.

"He's been fighting all night, isn't he tired?"

The Western Xia people were shocked by Han Shizhong's bravery; they never expected that Han Shizhong could fight all night with such a small force!

"A monster! It's a monster!"

"How many of us are there?"

Han Shizhong used the corpses of the Western Xia people and other debris as cover to hold the granary and prevent the Western Xia people from having a chance to put out the fire.

"There are still about 800 left."

Pang Yaohua moved closer to Han Shizhong. This guy fought very well last night, killing at least a dozen Western Xia people.

"Quite a few have been lost."

Han Shizhong stared at the street not far away, where he could still see the figures of the Western Xia people. But then he realized that the person who had just spoken to him was Pang Yaohua.

"Hey, you're alright?"

Han Shizhong was somewhat surprised. To be honest, you are someone who has not been on the battlefield much before. How could you survive the chaotic battle last night?

"General Han, I am an elite soldier after all. Although last night was difficult, you can't underestimate me, can you?"

“I’m not underestimating you. I just think that since you’re so good at fighting, it was a waste of your talent in the Zhao Song court.”

Han Shizhong said, "If you have this kind of ability, you shouldn't be in the Song army!"

After hearing this, Pang Yaohua also sighed deeply:

“I used to think about going into battle and killing the enemy, but when I actually got to the battlefield, it felt a bit unreal.”

"Last night, I felt like I was going to die several times, but I survived."

"You're really lucky. If you can successfully return to the army this time, you'll be a true veteran. Fight a few more battles with me, and you'll definitely be promoted."

Han Shizhong said, "If you work hard, you'll definitely not suffer if you work under me in the future."

"General Han, then it's settled, a gentleman's word is his bond."

"I may not be a gentleman, but what I say is law, not even four horses, let alone eight, could bring me back!"

Han Shizhong was joking with Pang Yaohua when he suddenly caught something out of the corner of his eye, and his expression changed abruptly.

"Damn it, are these Western Xia people planning a sneak attack?"

Han Shizhong grabbed the crossbow next to him and fired it in a few quick shots!

"Ah!"x3

Three of the Western Xia people who were planning to sneak over and launch a surprise attack at dawn were shot dead on the spot by Han Shizhong!

"There are enemies!"

Pang Yaohua also realized what was happening, and while throwing a javelin, he loudly reminded his comrades around him.

“You’re throwing that javelin wrong. The Western Xia people all have shields. Throwing it like that is a waste.”

Han Shizhong saw that Pang Yaohua's javelin had hit a Western Xia man's shield squarely and immediately corrected him.

"The shields of the Western Xia people are small, so they mainly protect the upper body and head. If you're throwing javelins, then throw them at their feet! Watch this!"

Han Shizhong took a javelin, quickly aimed it, and then hurled it with force. The javelin struck a Western Xia man in the thigh with lightning speed, causing the man to drop his shield and fall to the ground, clutching his wound and screaming in agony.

"Whoosh!"

Han Shizhong remained calm and fired a crossbow bolt, ending the man's life.

"Did you understand?"

"Understood!"

But just when Han Shizhong and his men thought they could hold out for a while, the Western Xia people, for some unknown reason, suddenly surged forward like a tidal wave, defying the Jingang Army's offensive!

"They're fighting tooth and nail? Then we must have won on the other side of the city wall!"

Han Shizhong quickly assessed the situation: the Western Xia forces were being attacked from the city walls! In other words, Commander Zhong had breached the city!

"Hahaha, well done, Erhu! Commander Zhong truly lives up to his reputation as a veteran commander!"

Han Shizhong burst into laughter.

"Brothers, can we hold on a little longer? The Western Xia are at their wits' end! Our men are coming soon!"

"Hahaha, whoever chickens out is a coward! Deputy Commander, you'd better stay alive!"

"That's right, hold out a little longer? Who do you think you are? All the able-bodied men in the Third Battalion, follow me and charge out!"

……

Although there were only over 800 people, they exuded the aura of over 8,000 people!

Pang Yaohua stayed close to Han Shizhong, who was now his mentor and he absolutely could not stray too far from him!

"Kill these people! Our city has fallen, why should they still be alive!"

But the Western Xia people were also furious at this time. Seeing that Han Shizhong's small force still wanted to put up a stubborn resistance, they were no longer willing to tolerate it and decided to kill these people!

In this situation, Han Shizhong's men were naturally surrounded, and each of them could only mechanically swing their weapons. Fortunately, the encirclement did not last long, and Zhong Shidao arrived with his men!

"Han Shizhong! Is he still alive?!"

Master Zhong had someone shout to him from afar.

"General Zhong! I'm not dead yet!"

Han Shizhong burst into laughter after hearing Zhong Shidao's words.

"It's good you're not dead, you daring Han!"

The Western Xia people originally intended to surround and kill Han Shizhong and his men, but unexpectedly, they were surrounded again before Han Shizhong was even surrounded!

For a time, everyone in Western Xia was in danger and didn't know what to do.

But Zhong Shidao and Han Shizhong would not let this good opportunity pass. Both sides gave orders at the same time, and the armies cooperated to launch a surprise attack. Han Shizhong's eight hundred men were like a sharp blade, cutting the Western Xia camp in two!

Meanwhile, Zhong Shidao's army took the opportunity to disperse and surround them, gradually eroding them away!

By noon, the entire stronghold had basically fallen into the hands of Zhong Shidao and Han Shizhong!

……

Thirty or forty miles from the stronghold in the valley, Prince Richard of Western Xia was leading his troops at a leisurely pace.

His orders were to support the valley stronghold, but Richard felt that with the stronghold's defensive capabilities, it didn't need any support at all. He thought it must be that Li Liangfu was being lazy and didn't want to put in the effort, which was why he was sent instead.

"Li Liangfu is capable, but he is too fond of taking shortcuts. If I were in charge, no matter how big the trouble, I would be the one to take the lead. And if there is any good thing, he could also benefit from it. Only a cunning person like him could come up with such a sure-fire way to make money."

Needless to say, Richard did not have a very good impression of Li Liangfu.

"Your Highness, shall we play again?"

“My brother has spoken. I can ignore Li Liangfu, but I cannot ignore my brother’s orders. However, if this guy dares to lose the stronghold before we arrive, I will definitely twist his head off.”

The valley stronghold was very important to the Western Xia. Although Richard disliked Li Liangfu, he brought 80,000 troops to support it this time, which clearly showed that he still valued it.

"Report! Report!"

At this moment, the scouts of the advance team suddenly returned with a message.

"What's wrong? Why are you in such a panic?"

"Your Highness! We...we seem to be too late!"

The scout dismounted and replied.

"Late? What do you mean?"

Richard abruptly reined in his horse, a sense of unease welling up inside him.

"There are smoke signals inside the stronghold, and faint shouts of battle can be heard! Moreover, our banner on the city wall has fallen!"

"what?!"

Richard was utterly shocked!

Li Liangfu, are you an idiot?! How could you lose such a stronghold?!

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