Chapter 820: Chasing and killing!

However, just when Xiang Yu thought he could retreat back to Quezhou with the remaining soldiers and regroup.

On the other hand, Han Xin in the Jiuxiao Army did not want to let them leave so easily.

"Just leave if you want to? It's not that easy!"

Han Xin stood in the camp where the Jiangdong Chu army was originally stationed, his eyes were cold and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

If this reckless Xiang Yu is not beaten hard and hurt deeply this time, and if he is not allowed to retreat to Quezhou easily, he will surely make a comeback in the future after he has rested.

At that time, what will happen to the peace of Wenzhou?
Therefore, Han Xin, who was determined to pin Xiang Yu to the ground and give him a good beating, made a quick decision and ordered Long Junzuo, Yang Jian and Wang Xiangyang to lead the only Taoist troops under their command, the Dayong Longque Army, to chase and kill Xiang Yu and others along their retreat route.

With the three strongest commanders under Han Xin's command, and the Taoist troops of Dayong Longque Army taking action, it would be extremely difficult for Xiang Yu to evacuate easily.

"Long Junzuo, Yang Jian, and Wang Xiangyang, the three of you will lead the Yonglongque Army and teach Xiang Yu a profound lesson. Don't let them think that Wenzhou is a place where they can come and go as they please."

Han Xin spoke calmly as he looked at Yang Jian, Wang Xiangyang and others who were also eager to try.

"As ordered!"

The three of them looked at each other, a hint of excitement flashed across their faces, and then they took the order and left together. The Dayong Longque Army, which had been ready and on standby, chased after Xiang Yu's retreat route like an arrow.

Han Xin and Pei Xingjian took the army to rest for a while in the rear, and then quickly set off again, ready to provide support at any time.

On the other side, among the Chu army in Jiangdong, just as this defeated army tried to leave quietly, an ominous premonition hung over Xiang Yu's heart like a dark cloud.

He also knew that his opponent, Han Xin, who was as cunning as a fox, would never easily let go of the opportunity to completely defeat them.

Sure enough, before the Jiangdong Chu army completely left the territory of Wenzhou, Han Xin's order came like a life-threatening message. The three generals, Long Junzuo, Yang Jian, and Wang Xiangyang, led the Dayong Longque Army and chased after them like a cheetah chasing a wounded antelope.

"Your Majesty, Han Xin's pursuers are here, the situation is critical!"

A scout covered in dust rushed into Xiang Yu's temporary command post, his tone full of anxiety.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu frowned and a hint of decision flashed in his eyes.

If the Chu army in Jiangdong does not make a concerted effort to get rid of the pursuers at this moment, it may never be able to turn the situation around.

He stood up, emitting an unyielding ruthlessness from head to toe. Although he was covered in wounds, the majesty of the overlord could not be ignored.

"Pass the order down, Overlord Cavalry, assemble and follow me to cover the rear!"

"The rest of the soldiers, speed up your retreat and make sure the army returns to Quezhou safely!"

Xiang Yu's voice was heavy, and every word seemed to hit the hearts of the soldiers.

As Xiang Yu's order was issued, the thousands of the most elite Overlord Cavalry in the Jiangdong Chu Army quickly assembled. Each of them was wearing heavy armor, holding a spear, and with a look of fearlessness in their eyes, the Overlord Cavalry assembled again.

Xiang Yu took the lead, with the Tianlong City-Breaking Halberd in his hand. Although he was exhausted, his domineering aura that looked down on the world still inspired awe.

The Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army led by Long Junzuo, Yang Jian and Wang Xiangyang followed like a shadow. The three of them divided their troops into three groups, each leading a group of Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army, like three huge nets, attempting to completely trap the Jiangdong Chu Army.

On the battlefield, shouts of killing rang out again, but this time it was the Jiangdong Chu army's desperate fight for survival.

Xiang Yu led the Overlord Cavalry and charged towards the "Dragon Sparrow King-killing Formation" formed by the Dragon Sparrow Army of Dayong again and again. Every charge seemed like a gamble with his life.

The Tianlong City Breaking Halberd charged left and right in the "Dragon Bird King Killing Formation", invincible, but Xiang Yu also clearly felt that his strength was fading bit by bit, and the pursuers behind him were like maggots on his tarsal bones, unable to be shaken off. "My king, if this continues, we won't be able to hold on for much longer!"

Gonggong, who was also being dodged in the "Dragon Bird King-killing Formation" but was found by Yang Jian again, sounded a little anxious.

Moreover, Gonggong knew very well that Xiang Yu had been fighting for several days in a row and his physical strength had already reached its limit.

If this continues, not to mention the remaining Overlord Cavalry behind them, even he and Xiang Yu would be killed here together.

Xiang Yu was silent for a moment, with a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.

"Let some of the Jiangdong disciples stay behind to form a defense line and buy us some time!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Ji Bu and other generals beside him were all shocked. It was the first time they saw Xiang Yu, the young man from Jiangdong, standing in front of them.

In the past, hadn't Xiang Yu always been invincible, always rushing to the forefront of the Jiangdong soldiers, using his body to build an immortal barrier for the Jiangdong soldiers behind him?

But Xiang Yu's eyes at this moment were extremely determined.

This is war, a cruel game of survival. Sometimes, sacrifice is inevitable!

Now is not the time to show off our strength, but to escape for our lives. The more young men from Jiangdong we can send back, the better.

Sacrificing a small number of people to cover the retreat and fight for a chance of survival for the majority of people is a stage that every commander must go through.

Before this, Xiang Yu was invincible in every battle, so naturally he had never experienced this.

But now, as a commander, Xiang Yu will naturally make the most rational decision!

As Xiang Yu's heavy orders were issued, batches of small groups of Jiangdong Chu troops were left behind and used their flesh and blood to build temporary lines of defense.

But today, those Jiangdong young men who still closely follow Xiang Yu obviously regard Xiang Yu as their belief.

Therefore, even though they knew they would die if they stayed, the vast majority of Jiangdong brothers still did not hesitate, just to allow more brothers to return to Jiangdong alive.

The battlefield was filled with smoke and flames.

Xiang Yu led the remaining Overlord Cavalry and fought and retreated. Every time he looked back, he could see the Jiangdong men who stayed behind to gradually disappear in the iron torrent of the Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army.

His heart ached like a knife, but he couldn't stop at this moment!
He is Xiang Yu, the soul of the Chu army in Jiangdong. He must not fall here!

In this way, they traveled south, fighting and sacrificing along the way.

The Jiangdong Chu army under Xiang Yu's command was reduced from more than 50,000 at the beginning to more than 30,000. Lives were lost every minute and every second.

When he went north to Wenzhou, he was full of vigor and ambition, and vowed to compete with the heroes of the world.

Now the road to Quezhou in the south is difficult at every step, and every section of the road south is stained with blood.

Finally, when the Dayong Longque Army led by Yang Jian, Wang Xiangyang and others chased to the border between Wenzhou and Quezhou, they also stopped.

If they continue to chase, the Chu army in Jiangdong will fight to the death, and the price they pay may be one they are unwilling to bear.

(End of this chapter)