The Rise of the Marquis

Chapter 21

Uncle Gong had both resentment and doubts in his heart, but more of it was uncontrollable anger.

At this moment, he has no idea what the young master wants to do. The densely packed enemies on the opposite side are already approaching the bridge, but he did not retreat, but ordered everyone to line up separately
All of this made Gong Hou incomprehensible and very disturbed.

But he didn't back down, no matter how stupid the young master Ru was, he was the son of Marquis Duyang, and he
Uncle Gong tightened his grip on the reins and the spear in his hand. No matter what happened next, he would not take half a step back. The Marquis was dead, and he didn't want to live.

However, he saw the fear in the eyes of the soldiers, and he knew in his heart that Du Yanghou, the fierce general of the Zhao State, was no longer around. Without his call and banner, it would be difficult for the soldiers to have the confidence and determination to follow a child to death, even though he looked very good. The Marquis was as tall, but he was a completely different person.

Regardless of bravery or courage, or sharing joys and sorrows with the soldiers, the young young master is completely different from the marquis, like another extreme.

The pursuers on the opposite side are getting closer and closer, their formation is a little flustered, the soldiers around them have already started to retreat quietly, but Uncle Gong does not retreat but advances, he will die fighting here today, for the young master, he thought to himself.

Although he didn't like the young master, he always felt that such a young master had humiliated Du Yanghou, but no matter what, Du Yanghou had returned to heaven, and the young master was his only blood.
In the distance, the enemy's striker has reached the river, and the torches are densely packed, like a field full of fireflies. He still remembers that when he was still a child, fireflies filled the fields and meadows at the beginning of frost. A large number of Lou Fanren rode horses and brought bows, crossed Langshui, bypassed Howling Wolf City and went south to "Dacao Valley".

There were tens of thousands of cavalry all over the mountains, they stretched for several miles, and their flags were flying on several hilltops. At this time, the defenders of Howling Wolf City did not dare to take the initiative to leave the city.

Farmers have no escape, they don’t aim to kill, they will plunder, rob food, livestock, insult women but rarely kill, because these people will be kept to continue farming, and they will have something to plunder next year.

For a small number of rebels, there is only a ruthless butcher's knife. Uncle Gong's parents are rebels. He still clearly remembers that in the small courtyard of his house, intruders broke into the door in broad daylight, and a Lou Fan with a big beard stood in front of him. Beheaded his father in front of him, others threw his mother into a well and drowned her.

Just when he was about to suffer poisonous hands, the horn of desolation sounded in the distance, and the howling arrows crossed the courtyard wall, shooting Lou Fanren who was approaching him to the ground. Zhang's spear trembled like lightning, like a ferocious and nimble poisonous snake. In just a few breaths, he had stabbed several loud people down, and another one was shot in the head, and exploded like an egg. him all over.

He has no fear and nausea, only the thrill of revenge.

In an instant, for him who was in despair, Duyanghou rescued him from grief and despair like a god descending into the world, and then he watched with his own eyes Duyanghou led his army to chase and kill those Lou Fanren who were scattered all over the place, and chased them all the way. Overtake the wolf water.

Afterwards, Duyanghou heard that his parents were killed for resisting Lou Fanren, and he took him in as a helpless orphan. He also taught him marksmanship and trained him to be a commander. Become a high-ranking commander.

He originally decided to spend his whole life repaying those kindnesses, but he didn't expect it to end like this now.

He glanced at the coffin behind him, and he already had the will to die in his heart. Except Du Yanghou, there was no one worthy of his following.

In the distance, a large number of pursuers had already gathered by the river. At this time, the morning sun shone through the earth in the distance, but it was as dark as dusk, the darkness before dawn.

When he was about to sigh at the young master's ignorance, he slowly realized that something was wrong. The pursuers on the opposite side stopped, and none of them dared to grab the bridge to cross the river.

what's the situation?
A large group of pursuers stopped on the other side of the bridge.

A man in armor with a beast's head and bronze shoulders walked up to the bridge and said loudly: "Son of the Wang family, I am Mu Shiming, a general under Duke Ma Ling, and the leader of Maling City. You must have heard my name." However, it’s best to dismount immediately and capture them, lest blood flow into rivers. Ma Linggong said, as long as you surrender and leave your dog’s life, you can follow King Zhao to Handan to live a life of prosperity and wealth, so as not to be in peace and fear every day!”

Uncle Gong's heart tightened. Mu Shiming knew that he was Mu Sheng's nephew. He had participated in the battle of the two mountain passes with Zhongshan Kingdom six years ago. Maling City commanded troops.

"Don't promise him." Uncle Gong took half a step forward, reminded the young master in a low voice, and told the background and ability of Mu Shiming opposite.

The young master replied to him: "Generally, the gold-plated records of children from such aristocratic families are full of water, but they are not as serious as you, Uncle Gong."

After speaking, the young master unexpectedly rode forward and stood at the head of the bridge to confront Mu Shiming: "Mu Shiming, I have heard about you. I heard that it was Ma Ling and Heyin who killed the thirteen generals of Zhongshan Kingdom in a row. The number one master in the world."

"Knowing that I don't want to get off the horse and surrender!" Hearing such words, the other party was even more proud.

"Why, reinforcements have arrived at Boulevard Castle. We are no fewer than you, and each of us is an elite soldier. We are much stronger than you. If you want me to surrender, I will never think about it!"

Uncle Gong frowned slightly listening to the young master's words, not to mention that their numbers were much smaller than the opponent's, but there was also a state of lack of energy in the words, the young master was already scared, this was showing weakness to the enemy!

"Hahahahaha! So what if you have reinforcements? If Marquis Duyang is here, I will turn around and leave right away. Just rely on you, kid? Ask your soldiers if they are willing to work hard for you!

If you are still a little bit courageous and dare to call yourself a descendant of Duyanghou, but you don't want to surrender, let's come and see the truth!

God has the virtue of good life. You and I fight one-on-one to the death. If I defeat my soldiers, I will let you go. If you defeat me, I will not make things difficult for your soldiers, lest people will be burned into rivers of blood.

We have almost the same number of people, and it is inevitable that innocent brothers will be hurt in a fight. How about it, brat, do you dare! "The other side shouted arrogantly.

Uncle Gong was shocked, no good!Hit the opponent's trick!
Although he didn't understand how the other party came to the conclusion that they were about the same number, but the other party first mentioned Du Yanghou's former prestige to separate people's hearts, let the soldiers understand that the young master is not Du Yanghou, and whether it is worth working for him, and then use the high-sounding If the young master does not agree to the request of a one-on-one duel for life and death, then the hearts of the soldiers will be scattered, and the soldiers will lose their morale and fighting spirit.

But if he agrees, he will be completely fooled by the other party. How could the young master be the opponent of a fierce fighter like Mu Shiming!
"Young master, don't promise him, you've been fooled!" Uncle Gong couldn't bear it any longer, and stepped forward to remind him.

The princess of the Han Dynasty next to her also interjected: "It's true that I've been fooled, let's run, there's no chance of winning if I agree or not."

But the young master looked back at him, patted him on the shoulder, and said something unexpected to him: "Old Gong, it's not sure who will be fooled, lend me your gun."

(End of this chapter)