Who put the yellow robe on me?

Chapter 172 Encirclement and reinforcements

Xianyu Linyuan and General Mammon's troops were trapped in the valley. The Daliang army and Zhong Xiaodan's army formed a pincer attack and surrounded them tightly.

Xianyu Linyuan also tried to break out many times, but each attempt ended in failure.

What's more serious is that with each charge, their troops' numbers gradually decreased and their morale continued to decline.

Xianyu Linyuan stood on the hillside, looking at the situation in front of him, his heart full of resentment and helplessness.

He gripped the long sword tightly, his knuckles turning white, his face as pale as paper, and his forehead covered in cold sweat. He knew that he was already at an absolute disadvantage in this battle.

"Brother Xianyu, if this continues, I'm afraid we will really die here." General Mammon walked to his side, his voice filled with fatigue and helplessness.

Xianyu Linyuan didn't say anything. His eyes were cold and he stared at the encirclement not far away.

Every time they tried to break out, the Daliang army would immediately counterattack and drive them back into the valley. This endless war of attrition exhausted their soldiers and shattered their initial fighting spirit.

"Do we... still have hope?" General Mammon asked in a low voice, with a hint of despair in his tone.

Xianyu Linyuan gripped his long sword tightly and gritted his teeth, "Trust me! There will be a chance to break through!"

He took a deep breath and looked up at the sky. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the battlefield, as if casting a solemn shadow over this long war.

The groans of soldiers and the neighing of horses rose and fell, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Xianyu Linyuan knew in his heart that they didn't have much time left. If no miracle happened, this breakout would probably be their last attempt.

At this moment, the sound of horse hooves came from afar, like a thunder from the sky.

Xianyu Linyuan's eyes lit up, he turned his head and looked into the distance, only to see an army rapidly approaching them, with battle flags fluttering in the wind. It was the reinforcements from the Western Regions!

"Brother Xianyu! Look over there!"

"It's the Western Region Army!" Xianyu Linyuan exclaimed, and the despair in his heart was instantly ignited by hope.

General Mammon also showed a look of joy: "Our reinforcements have finally arrived!"

Xian Yulinyuan turned around and excitedly shouted to the soldiers: "Brothers, reinforcements are coming! Cheer up! We still have hope!"

When the soldiers heard this, a glimmer of life suddenly appeared on their originally tired faces, as if they saw the dawn, and their morale was immediately boosted.

Xuanyuan Xu Feng and his troops came galloping over. The soldiers were full of vigor and the sound of horse hooves shook the sky.

Xianyu Linyuan felt an indescribable emotion in his heart. This support force from the Western Regions was undoubtedly their life-saving straw.

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Across the valley, Daliang's General Zhong Wenbin stood atop a hill, gazing at the dusty scene in the distance. His expression instantly grew grim. He narrowed his eyes, fixated on the rapidly approaching army, a surge of unease rising within him.

"General, the enemy reinforcements have arrived!" Mi Chunhong rushed over from the rear, his tone full of anxiety.

Zhong Wenbin frowned and cursed in his heart: "Damn the Western Regions, they actually sent reinforcements!"

The situation before them changed instantly. The Daliang army, which had already been in an advantageous position, now faced a new crisis. If they did not take action, they would not only fail to annihilate the remnants of Xianyu Linyuan's army, but would also fall into a passive position.

"The number of reinforcements is not small. I'm afraid we can't completely wipe out the enemy now. General, let's withdraw." Mi Chunhong looked at the enemy's aggressive approach and felt anxious.

Zhong Wenbin gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and said angrily, "Damn the Western Regions! We almost succeeded!"

His eyes were fixed on the approaching enemy, his heart filled with resentment and anger.

He knew that the current situation had become extremely complicated and a rash attack would only put them in danger.

"Retreat, General, we no longer have the advantage! If we continue fighting, we will only suffer greater losses." Mi Chunhong's tone was full of admonition.

"Hey! Pass on my military orders..."

When everyone heard the general say this, they instantly felt sorry!

In today's Daliang, if General Zhong Wenbin has no solution, then no one in the military can come up with a plan to annihilate the enemy!

Zhong Wenbin was about to give the order to withdraw when suddenly, a calm and steady voice came from outside the camp: "Wait!"

This sound was like thunder in everyone's ears. Zhong Wenbin and Mi Chunhong were startled involuntarily and quickly turned to look at the source of the sound.

I saw a man riding a horse galloping towards me, with an upright posture and a stern expression. Behind him followed a small team of elite guards.

This person is none other than His Royal Highness Prince Yan—Jiang Chen!

"Your Highness the Prince of Yan!" Everyone saluted with their fists. Zhong Wenbin showed a hint of surprise on his face. He didn't expect that His Highness the Prince of Yan would come in person.

Jiang Chen dismounted, his eyes calm and sharp, as if he could see through the entire situation on the battlefield.

He didn't rush to speak. He first looked around and took in the current battle situation. Then he slowly said, "There's no rush to withdraw. Although the enemy reinforcements are coming in force, we are not without a chance of victory."

Zhong Wenbin frowned slightly and couldn't help asking, "Your Highness, the reinforcements from the Western Regions are strong and powerful. If we don't retreat now, we will be surrounded."

Jiang Chen raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of sneer: "General, why did I come here in person at this time? It is precisely to tell you that our reinforcements will be arriving soon."

Zhong Wenbin was stunned for a moment, then seemed to understand something and asked, "What does Your Highness mean?"

Jiang Chen's eyes were deep as he spoke slowly, "I had long anticipated that the enemy would send reinforcements from the Western Regions to rescue Xianyu Linyuan, so I dispatched 50,000 troops from Suzhou and Nidu respectively to support Liangzhou City."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the generals smiled and looked excited.

Jiang Chen continued, "Xuanyuan Xufeng was anxious to rescue Xianyu Linyuan, so he was bound to make mistakes. Our target is not Xianyu Linyuan, but we need to defeat this reinforcement force."

Mi Chunhong asked with some doubt, "Your Highness, what about the main force of the Tiger Guards? If they join forces, wouldn't it be even more dangerous?"

Jiang Chen shook his head slightly, a glint of confidence flashing in his eyes. "The main force of the Tiger Guards is already at the end of its strength. If we defeat the reinforcements, Xianyu Linyuan will completely lose the opportunity to counterattack. If we withdraw now, we will not only miss the opportunity, but will also help restore the enemy's morale."

Zhong Wenbin pondered Jiang Chen's words carefully, gradually understanding their deeper meaning. He nodded and said firmly, "Your Highness is wise. I understand."

Jiang Chen smiled lightly, then waved his hand and issued an order: "All troops, assemble, concentrate your forces, and focus on attacking the enemy reinforcements. Remember, as long as we defeat them, Xianyu Linyuan will naturally surrender."

The general saluted and said, "Yes! Your Highness the Prince of Yan!"

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Xuanyuan Xufeng and his reinforcements were approaching the battlefield. Their morale was high, and the sound of galloping hooves was deafening like thunder. Xuanyuan Xufeng's gaze was resolute, his heart filled with confidence in this rescue. He had already spotted Xianyu Linyuan's banner; with just one more advance, he could free Xianyu Linyuan from the encirclement.

However, just when he thought victory was in sight, suddenly, the Daliang army quickly gathered and launched a fierce attack on them!

"Quick, meet the enemy!" Xuanyuan Xu Feng roared, drew his sword, and personally commanded the army to fight.

The two armies clashed in an instant, swords and shadows intertwined on the battlefield, blood splattered, and the sound of killing shook the sky. However, Xuanyuan Xu Feng soon discovered that the enemy's offensive was extremely