Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 13 The Final Chapter of the War

Amidst the raging flames and screams, Zhang Peng's sharp eyes pierced through the smoke of battle, pinpointing the enemy's command tent where supplies were stored. The tent, surrounded by fluttering banners, was the enemy's central command post; its destruction would throw the enemy into chaos. He held his spear horizontally, turned to face his valiant soldiers fighting behind him, and roared, "Soldiers, follow me straight to the enemy camp and break this stalemate!"

The soldiers roared in unison, their morale ignited instantly, and like a surging tide, they charged towards the enemy command tent with Zhang Peng. Xia Lijuan followed closely behind. Although her sword was not as sharp as her spear, she moved nimbly among the enemy soldiers, shielding her comrades from one deadly attack after another with ease.

The battlefield situation changed rapidly. After a brief moment of panic, the enemy quickly mobilized their elite forces in an attempt to halt Zhang Peng's offensive. A burly enemy general, wielding a heavy axe and leading a squad of elite soldiers, stood menacingly in front of them. His eyes were fierce, and the axe blade gleamed coldly in the firelight. Each swing created a whistling sound, sending chills down the spines of those who dared to tremble.

Zhang Peng showed no fear. He spurred his horse, and it leaped high into the air with a neigh. His spear, like a dragon emerging from the sea, aimed straight for the enemy general's throat. The enemy general reacted swiftly, parrying with his axe. A deafening clang rang out, sparks flew, and the immense impact left Zhang Peng's arm numb. But he did not flinch. With a flick of his spear, he attacked the enemy general with even greater speed. The two exchanged blows, locked in fierce combat, as the surrounding soldiers quickly cleared a path for them.

Xia Lijuan knew Zhang Peng was in danger. Avoiding the surrounding enemy soldiers, she quietly circled behind the enemy general. Taking advantage of the general's full focus on defending against Zhang Peng's attack, she leaped up, her sword flashing like lightning as she thrust towards the general's back. The general, sensing the attack from behind, tried to dodge but it was too late; he could only turn to take the blow head-on. Xia Lijuan's sword pierced the general's shoulder blade. The general, in pain, roared and swung his axe at Xia Lijuan. Unable to dodge, Xia Lijuan's arm was slashed by the axe blade, and blood flowed freely.

Seeing this, Zhang Peng was frantic. He used all his skills, his spear transforming into a blur of spear shadows, leaving the enemy general no time to spare. With Xia Lijuan's help, Zhang Peng finally found an opening in the enemy general's defenses and pierced his chest with a single thrust. The enemy general collapsed to the ground, and his elite troops, leaderless, were swiftly routed by the Qing army.

Having overcome this obstacle, Zhang Peng and his soldiers finally reached the command tent. He led his men in a fierce battle, quickly breaking through the defensive lines surrounding the tent. Upon entering the tent, Zhang Peng discovered the enemy commander attempting to escape. With a shout, he hurled his spear. The spear pierced the air like an arrow, striking the enemy commander squarely in the back. The commander collapsed to the ground, dead.

With their commander gone, the enemy forces were thrown into complete chaos, and the Qing army seized the opportunity to launch a full-scale offensive. At this moment, Li Ming's decoy squad also joined forces with the main force, and together they launched a final encirclement and annihilation of the enemy. Under the Qing army's fierce attack, the enemy surrendered one after another, and this crucial battle to protect supplies ended in a Qing victory.

After the battle, Zhang Peng, despite his exhaustion, rushed to find Xia Lijuan. He found her bandaging her wounds in a corner of the battlefield. Seeing that she was unharmed, the weight lifted from his heart. He quickly walked to Xia Lijuan's side and gently took her hand: "Lijuan, you've suffered." Xia Lijuan looked up, her eyes filled with tenderness and relief: "Your Highness, we won."

This victory not only reversed the Qing army's disadvantage on the battlefield but also laid the foundation for the subsequent battle. In the days that followed, the Qing army pressed their advantage, driving the enemy out of the border in one fell swoop.

With the border war over, Zhang Peng returned to the capital in triumph. The people lined the streets to welcome him, their cheers resounding through the sky. The Emperor held a banquet in the palace to reward the troops. At the banquet, the Emperor greatly praised Zhang Peng's military achievements, not only bestowing upon him generous rewards but also promoting him in rank.

However, having experienced the trials of war, Zhang Peng no longer coveted fame and fortune. He knew that war brought only endless pain and sacrifice. At this moment, all he wanted was to live a peaceful and stable life with Xia Lijuan.

After the banquet, Zhang Peng submitted his resignation to the Emperor, requesting to retire and return to his hometown. The Emperor was initially surprised, but seeing the determination in Zhang Peng's eyes, he ultimately granted his request.

Not long after, Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan left the capital and came to a village outside the city. Surrounded by green mountains and clear waters, with birds singing and flowers blooming, it was like a paradise. They lived a simple and happy life, working at sunrise and resting at sunset. The flames of war and the struggles for power were all in the past, leaving only their love, which had stood the test of time, shining brightly in the long river of history.