aircannonsinc Chapter 319 Breakthrough Failure, Yang You Captured Alive
Chapter 319 Breakthrough Failure, Yang You Captured Alive
"Why are these enemies still chasing us?"
Pei Linghe followed in Yang You's group, panting and covered in sweat.
No matter how he runs or which direction he runs, he cannot shake off the pursuers behind him.
Those foreign cavalrymen clung to them like a persistent leech, impossible to shake off no matter what they did.
"Look at the sky!"
Another person looked up and shouted a warning, pointing to the sky, their voice filled with terror.
A dozen or so eagles were circling in the sky, their wings spread, slowly hovering high above, their sharp eyes fixed on the Sui army troops on the ground.
This is why Na Fan would follow them wherever they went.
It wasn't that the foreigners had superhuman vision; rather, it was these beasts who were guiding them.
"Those foreigners are truly cunning!"
Pei Linghe was truly regretful; he should have gone with Pei Yuanqing.
At first, he saw that Pei Yuanqing was injured and could barely hold his silver hammer, so he felt it was unsafe to follow him and that things were likely to go wrong.
As a result, both beasts and people from the foreign lands kept a close watch on Yang You, focusing all their attention on him.
As things stand now, Yang You is the one who is most insecure.
Had he known this would happen, he would have preferred to go with Pei Yuanqing rather than follow Yang You to his death.
"That's Yang You. Let me take him!"
Wang Buchao, commanding the wolf riders and holding a long spear, pointed at the young man being protected by Zhang Xutuo and said, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
This time, they dug a pit, feigning defeat and luring the enemy, all in order to capture Yang You alive, so naturally they wouldn't mistake him for someone else.
The image of the young emperor had already been painted and spread throughout the entire army.
"Then you go ahead, I'll go and meet those Sui generals."
Xue Rengao spurred his horse toward Shan Xiongxin, twirling his twelve-foot-long golden spear in his hand, its cold light gleaming, and charged straight toward Shan Xiongxin.
He disdained to capture someone who couldn't even kill a chicken; that would be too boring. He'd rather find a few strong fighters to have some fun with.
"Your Highness, please proceed!"
As Shan Xiongxin spoke, he spurred his horse to block Xue Rengao's path.
Although he was devoted to Lü Xiao and had a past relationship with him, he was still Yang You's man and had to be loyal to the emperor because he was paid by him.
Despite Yang You looking down on him, despising his humble origins and considering him a bandit, he still persevered.
But he couldn't abandon it at this time; that wasn't his nature.
"Protect His Highness!"
Zhang Xutuo called out to the general beside him and hurriedly went to meet Wang Buchao in battle.
The veteran general took to the field, brandishing his broadsword with fierce power.
He's fought wars his whole life; what kind of situation hasn't he seen?
Even if it costs me my life, I cannot let anything happen to Yang You today.
"Keep him occupied."
Wang Buchao did not engage in combat with Zhang Xutuo and Shan Xiongxin.
His only goal from beginning to end was Yang You.
No one can save it today; no one can help it.
The wolf rider commander led his men forward, hundreds of wolf riders swarming up and surrounding Zhang Xutuo, layer upon layer, making it impossible for him to pass.
Zhang Xutuo charged left and right, hacking down one enemy after another with his broadsword, but the barbarian soldiers kept pouring in, and he couldn't kill them all.
As Yang You was desperately trying to escape, he noticed that there were fewer and fewer people around him, and one by one they fell down and fell behind.
Finally, a barbarian general, wielding an eighteen-foot spear, rode a tall horse and galloped towards him.
"General Shan!"
Yang You exclaimed in surprise, completely disoriented. His voice changed, his whole body trembled, and he couldn't even hold the reins steady.
He looked around, trying to find someone to protect him.
"Come here, you little emperor!"
Wang Buchao laughed loudly, his voice booming, and stretched out his large, fan-like hand.
He grabbed Yang You by the belt and pulled him over like a chick, pinning him to the horse's back.
Yang You struggled desperately, but he couldn't break free at all and could only be slaughtered at will.
Yang You was firmly held and pressed onto the horse's back, shouting incessantly, his voice filled with fear and despair, tears streaming down his face.
"Zhang Xutuo!"
He reached out and waved his hand frantically in Zhang Xutuo's direction, as if grasping at the last straw.
"Retreat! The little emperor is ours!"
Wang Buchao turned his horse around, raised his eighteen-foot spear high, and shouted at the wolf riders around him.
His only target was Yang You. Once he brought him back to the Western Turks and presented him to Shekui Khan, his mission would be complete.
"Then let's go!"
Xue Rengao glanced at Yang You on Wang Buchao's horse, confirming that he had the man in hand, and immediately put away the twelve-foot-long golden spear.
Subsequently, the cavalry withdrew in a grand procession.
The sound of hooves thundered, dust billowed, and in the blink of an eye they disappeared into the vast wilderness.
"Huh?"
Pei Linghe and the other young men from prominent families were puzzled to see the enemy retreat, and they looked at each other blankly.
Why did you leave so suddenly?
They're not coming to arrest them?
"General Shan, where is His Highness?"
While searching for Yang You, Zhang Xutuo asked in a loud voice, his voice full of anxiety, and veins bulging on his forehead.
"Your Highness... Your Highness has been captured by those barbarian generals."
Shan Xiongxin did not gain the upper hand in his fight with Xue Rengao and was seriously injured.
The armor was pierced with several holes, and blood was flowing freely.
If it had gone on for a few more rounds, he would surely have been cut down by Xue Rengao and died on the spot.
How can Yang You be protected when entangled with such an opponent?
"this!"
Zhang Xutuo was struck dumb, his face turned ashen, and he stood frozen in place for a long time.
Yang You has been captured by the enemy?
This is the crown prince of the Sui Dynasty, his status is so noble.
Even if all of them, the Sui soldiers, died, they still couldn't bring back Yang You.
"General Shan, you should take your men and leave."
Zhang Xutuo glanced at Shan Xiongxin's injuries and knew that Shan Xiongxin would be of no use anymore.
Bringing him along would be a burden, and would also hinder his pursuit of the enemy.
"General, are you planning to go after them?"
Shan Xiongxin sensed Zhang Xutuo's intention and asked, his eyes full of worry.
"His Majesty has entrusted me with assisting the Prince of Dai; how could I possibly fail His Majesty?"
Zhang Xutuo sighed, his wrinkles seeming to deepen, his eyes filled with sorrow.
Having watched helplessly as Yang You was arrested, his return to Luoyang was also a grave offense, and he was destined for death.
If the pursuit is successful and Yang You is rescued, perhaps his crime will be lessened, and he might even be able to atone for his sins.
"I'll go with you!"
Seeing this, Shan Xiongxin was unwilling to leave and struggled to mount his horse.
"You have trouble even mounting a horse, don't make things worse for me."
Brothers, follow me and bring His Highness back!
Zhang Xutuo turned to his trusted soldiers and spoke with a firm gaze and resolute voice.
"promise!"
Without hesitation, everyone immediately mounted their horses.
These people were all veterans who had followed Zhang Xutuo for many years, sharing life and death, advancing and retreating together, and going through thick and thin together.
Subsequently, Zhang Xutuo led a group of cavalrymen in a frantic pursuit towards the northwest.