The Sky Dragon Swordsman
#156. General Chou's restlessness
The atmosphere of the Ming imperial court seemed to be very busy.Thousands of horsemen were preparing to escort emperor Shun Zhi to the hand of the Han emperor's daughter.
A Horse carriage with gold dragon carvings on both sides looks luxurious also has been prepared as a ride by the emperor and accompanied by several other horse carriages.
After checking the readiness of the troops, General Chou is seen entering the meeting room to report to emperor Shun Zhi. General Chou confirmed the readiness of his own troops because he did not want anything small or one thing to be missed...
Immediately the emperor Shun Zhi came down the stairs and was accompanied by General Chou as well as several personal guards of the emperor and five emissaries from the Han empire themselves stepped into the luxurious horse carriage, while four of his personal bodyguards climbed onto the carriage while the others entered the other horse carriage with the members of the imperial family who were already waiting more, while General Chou as usual riding a gallant black horse next to the horse carriage boarded by the emperor Shun Zhi.
The trumpet sign of departure rang. and Ryu who was one of the emperor's personal guards who this time served to lead the accompaniment - the accompaniment signaled the entire entourage to move away from the palace.
The great entourage of the emperor Shun Zhi walked slowly down the city streets as the many inhabitants were so enthusiastic about seeing their emperor who was about to ascend to the fold.. many cheered - sarai chanted Shun Zhi's name as the emperor looked out the window and waved his hand...but not a few also question the decision of Shun Zhi who still forced to hold a marriage in the midst of chaotic conditions of imperial security today.. but the discordant voices seemed to be drowned in cheers that supported the move of the emperor Shun Zhi.
The party began to walk quickly as it left the city gate, the horses started to be driven and left dust - dust flying behind it.. but it did not discourage residents who wanted to see the emperor who had already earned a special place in their hearts since his success thwarted the invasion of the Qing empire with all its limitations.
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Separately, the locations that General Chou predicted would be vulnerable locations that would be used by black flow to impede their journey were an unbalanced fight.
The five hundred warriors stationed at the third vulnerable point were unable to last more than ten minutes in the face of the attacks of thousands of warriors from the black-flow alliance.
All the soldiers were killed with no remains and their clothes were stripped and then used by warriors - black warriors to trick the soldiers - the accompaniment of the emperor Shun Zhi who was expected to pass through the path the next day his day.
The black swordsmen also moved quickly to clean up the corpses of Ming imperial soldiers and put the archers behind the hill.. Zhao Li prepared a surprise attack from the archery squad before the first group of assailants led by Yang Sun would open an open battle.
The change in plans made by Zhao Li aims to minimize the number of casualties from their side if they immediately have an open confrontation given that from the last report of the eyes they received.. there are five envoys from the Han Empire who will accompany the emperor Shun Zhi.
The names of the five are unknown.. the prowess of the warriors - the elite soldiers of the Han empire led by Emperor Xiao Yan was highly respected both by the warriors and warriors who existed in the central mainland continent.. Zhao Li and the elders of the black-flow alliance sought to reduce the number of Ming imperial soldiers by using archers stationed on two sides of the hill.
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Chen Khu who had just finished his breakfast decided to continue the journey after pasting back the direction he would take according to Maruka's instructions.
"If you look at the sunrise.I should take a little direction to the east if you want to get to the middle land.not even to the west like yesterday.ahh..!! " chen Khu's curse in the heart.
By keeping the anger in my heart.. Chen Khu finally decided to head east as he expected, and to pay for the day of his delay Chen Khu had to increase his speed.
Chen Khu who now had Qi in his body..it could indeed increase its speed four to five times that of its previous speed and this made it want to try its speed to the maximum extent just to feel a new sensation of Qi.
Almost a day of flying.. Chen Khu began to feel relieved, because his mountain like a hint of Mathanadeva had begun to appear on his left side and because the day had begun to twilight.. Chen Khu again decided to rest in the forest while recovering his much drained energy from using all his abilities.
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Late in the afternoon, the accompaniment of Emperor Shun Zhi had reached the first vulnerable location guarded by Ming imperial soldiers.. although it can still arrive at the second location which is only four hours away by horse riding.but Ryu as the leader of the group did not want to risk forcing his entourage to walk at night..
In addition to the condition of the soldier who was exhausted after a full day trip without rest.
The arrival of the emperor's accompaniment was greeted by soldiers - soldiers who stood guard.. meanwhile, Ryu immediately ordered his soldiers to make temporary camp because they had to continue the journey early tomorrow morning if they wanted to arrive at the third location on time.
The night began to creep up. but General Chou did not lower the slightest bit of his vigilance.Tired and tired after a day of riding was not able to make his eyes closed even for a moment...
General Chou was still going around ensuring the condition of his troops to ensure their safety during the journey. The supposedly easy journey, this time was different.if only the white flow alliance could cripple the black flow.
"Rest the General.we are still in our own territory...!! " Ryu greeted General Chou who could not hide the fatigue from the look on his face.
"It's a gamble of my career Ryu. I've never been this scared before, even when facing the Qing imperial army." replied General Chou stopped his steps.
"We have been at war with the General for a long time, and if this is going to be the end of our career, then we will do well.. I also never forget your advice if in battle.The physical condition also plays a role to win the battle." Ryu said trying to calm General Chou.
"Hahaha.don't mock me like that. I'm old.but I'm still not senile..! " return general Chou while patting Ryu's shoulder who was one of his aides before being pulled into the emperor's personal bodyguard because of his talent and ability.
"Well Ryu. rest up. I'll just walk around a little more.. Bing and the envoy of the Flying Horse sect..! " said General Chou before stepping back to leave Ryu.