The Sky Dragon Swordsman
#199. Help From Ming
Frenzied in the imperial capital of Han when three hundred thousand soldiers from the Ming empire arrived.
Three hundred thousand soldiers led by Ryu and five thousand warriors from the white-flow alliance led by Xie Annchi arrived at the capital almost drowned in the western horizon.
Their arrival was accepted by General Guan, although the Han empire was in need of a large number of soldiers, but the presence of three hundred thousand people more than the Ming empire was slightly regretted by General Guan.. for general Guan knew exactly how powerful the imperial military was, and the number of three hundred thousand and five thousand warriors was a huge sum for the empire..sending such a large army out would, of course, endanger the security stability of their own empire.
"Either what is in the mind of the noble Shun Zhi to send this many troops." muttered General Guan inwardly.
"What's the general..?!" the voice from behind shocked General Guan and made him kneel in salute.
"mmmm.no, your majesty, it's just that I don't think about it.Why did emperor Shun Zhi send this many troops." replied General Guan.
"You mean..? now is he my son-in-law..? "
"Right, it's just that we all know how the Ming Empire's military capabilities and bringing out this much might endanger stability in their own territory. "
"you're right, general, but maybe Shun Zhi has other considerations.. "
"Hopefully so, your majesty.. "
General Guan saluted and left emperor Xiao Yan alone watching the Ming imperial soldiers who were making their camp.
"Your majesty..!! " a woman arrived - suddenly kneeling before Xiao Yan.
"Yes...!!what need is it.? "
"I'm sorry, your majesty.. "
"Since then, I've been looking for my brother but.... "
The girl did not finish her remark as Xiao Yan suddenly cut in.
"Sorry, you guys just got here, and there's no way I know who and where your fellow students are.. "
"We really need your help, but that doesn't mean that little things like this should be me taking care of them" Xiao Yan cut in a displeased tone.
"Pardon the lack of my noble teachings, but my brother-in-law had previously accompanied the noble entourage of Shun Zhi.. he did not go with the group.. " The girl remained unmoved even though Xiao Yan showed her displeasure.
"Wait.. You mean.. brother Chen..nona.. ??"
"Brother Chen..?? " the girl frowned while scratching her head.
"Chen Khu.. I mean Chen Khu..?! " Xiao Yan added.
"Yes, your majesty.that's what I mean..?! the girl replied excitedly.
"Sorry lady.but brother Chen is not here.he is on a special mission in the southern region." Xiao Yan replied but this time his tone sounded polite.
"Ooh.. that's it..!! " it was a disappointment from the look on the girl's face, and without realizing it, the girl turned around and left without saying goodbye to Xiao Yan.
"Eeh. I'm sorry miss. if you can.sit down for a moment.I'm sorry for my attitude.. Chen Khu is also my brother.. " Xiao Yan tried to prevent the girl from leaving, but the girl ignored Xiao Yan's words and without turning her head the girl continued to step..it made the Han soldiers who were on guard and happened to witness what happened become offended.
"Hey lady..!! your majesty is talking to you..!! " snaps one of the soldiers.
The girl ignored the soldier, but at the time the guard soldiers who were at the door crossed each other's spears to hold the girl.. Xiao Yan gave a sign to let her go.
Emperor Xiao Yan then called one of his personal bodyguards after the girl had disappeared from his sight.
"Try to find out about the girl.why she claims to be Chen Khu's younger brother..! " said Xiao Yan slowly.
The bodyguard nodded and immediately rushed after pleading with respect.
***
The night started to move as the bustle was seen in the camp of the demon slaying sect.. thirteen warriors who watched the camp from a distance seemed surprised by the activity that was suddenly carried out by the swordsmen of the demon-killing sect.
"Mr Chen, it looks like they will make a move soon.. " Kobayasi who was sitting on a tree branch opened the conversation.
"Is it possible.had something happened..there were even warriors who had just arrived.... or...e.all that happened in the village they already knew..? " reply Himura while continuing to pay attention to the camp of the demon-killing sect.
"Well.. siaal.. !!we shouldn't let a single person escape. "vigil Kabuto.
"Ware..!! until now Lin Dan had not reached his position..! " reply Chen Khu as he turned towards the savannahs flanked by two cliffs.
"What should we do now, sir..? " Magura who was sitting next to Chen Khu also opened his voice.
Chen Khu who got the question immediately leaned his body on the tree trunk while massaging his forehead.
"Colonel.I have an idea to hold them back until Han's forces are in their designated positions.. " Yamato who was at the top of the tallest tree fell and jumped down to Kobayasi.
"I've been paying attention to that place since this afternoon. "he said back while pointing towards the hill that was right in the middle between the camp site of the demon slaying sect and where they were standing at the moment.
"it seems there is a narrow road because in front of the cliff there is a ravine.. "
"Are you sure..?! " reply Kobayasi.
"I'm very sure the colonel, it's just that we don't know how many warriors are stationed around the area. because they themselves must also realize the importance of the place.." Yamato replied.
"Is it possible that we can take that place..? return to Kobayasi.
"If that's not sure the colonel. because it was hilly there are two very steep cliffs on two sides.while the side facing the camp is very sloping.. "
"If we could seize the place, we would also be overwhelmed by their onslaught that would occur continuously.and maybe we could only last a few minutes in that place.. " yamato replied pessimistically.
"All right then.. we just need to distract them for a moment.. don't you..??! after that we retreated slowly to avoid casualties on our side, while waiting for Colonel Lin with his troops ", Kobayasi said with confidence.
"How is Mr. Chen..?? it seems like this is our only chance to hinder them" Kobayasi told Chen Khu.
"All right..!! We will never know the result if we have not tried it..!! " chhen Khu replied and then got up from his seat.