RPAGF Chapter 1376
Chapter 1376
It must be said that Lan Yu may be arrogant and conceited, and lack a keen sense of smell and awareness in the court and politics, but on the battlefield, he can accurately grasp the current situation.
"Since we're going to die either way, we might as well gamble on the latter."
"However, that depends on the wishes of our... Emperor Kaiqian."
Lan Yu practically gritted his teeth as he uttered those words. He admitted his utter defeat and that his life was now entirely in the hands of the young emperor Zhu Yunwen… that grand-nephew he once thought he could control forever…
After Lan Yu said that...
Following Lan Yu's advice, everyone carefully observed the battlefield and indeed found that, just as Lan Yu had said, although their people had lost their ability to fight, at least for now, they were not dead!
Many people gasped in shock, their minds racing with a thousand thoughts: "Wow... those things they're holding are terrifying, so horrifying!"
"Not only can you kill whoever you want amidst the chaos of battle, but you can also control whether it's wounding or killing..."
"This...this, this, this..."
"This is simply...uncivilized!"
And it was because this was confirmed.
Everyone immediately understood Lan Yu's intention and nodded solemnly: "What Lan Yu said... is not without reason."
"But this young emperor... what is his intention in doing this? If we remember correctly, although he is young, he has never been one to show mercy! Those major cases at the end of last year, the piles of heads, those people who were skinned alive... all of them were his doing!"
"Who knew? He never does things the way things should."
"Sigh! Whatever his intentions, our only option now is to gamble that there might be a chance for our survival in his intentions!"
"That's right! Even if we lose the bet, we'll die anyway, and if we win, we'll make a killing!"
"I think before this betting begins, you all'd better change the way you address each other. Stop calling him 'Little Emperor, Little Emperor' all the time. Things are different now."
"Yes! Then let's make a bet... What are Your Majesty's intentions?"
"..."
As they discussed it, they all came to completely agree with Lan Yu's idea, and without even realizing it, they had changed how they addressed Zhu Yunwen.
And at the same time.
Lan Yu's order to "sound the retreat" has been quickly relayed to the drummers and other personnel responsible for issuing marching commands.
As the drumbeats changed.
Those who remained on the battlefield, who had not yet been hit and knocked down by flintlock muskets, also emerged from their bewilderment, fear, and panic, each secretly breathing a sigh of relief, and then retreated frantically and chaotically.
He watched as the crowd fled in disarray.
Xu Huizu, however, seemed to still be enjoying himself, as if he hadn't quite shaken off the exhilaration of "turning defeat into victory," and was about to order his men to press on with their winning streak.
But they received orders from Zhu Yunwen: to withdraw the troops as well?
Xu Huizu's smile faltered slightly, and he frowned in confusion, asking, "What does Your Majesty mean by this? They have just suffered a crushing defeat, their morale is low and they are demoralized. Isn't this the perfect time to press their advantage? Why are you withdrawing your troops?"
Of course, he was a loyal man by nature, and this time, his ability to escape death and turn defeat into victory amidst the chaos of battle was entirely due to Zhu Yunwen's efforts. Whatever decision Zhu Yunwen made, he naturally had no reason to doubt it.
Although I was somewhat unwilling to accept it.
At that moment, he could only rein in his horse and turn back towards Zhu Yunwen, while simultaneously organizing his soldiers to re-form their ranks.
Meanwhile, Zhu Yunwen has ordered the Shenji Battalion to temporarily cease involvement.
Then Ma Sanbao, who was beside Zhu Yunwen, took a few steps forward with a simple amplification device and shouted, "Listen up, you rebels! I am not pursuing you in a desperate attempt to escape, but don't even think about scattering and fleeing! If even one of you tries to escape, I will kill one of you!"
Clearly, he was conveying Zhu Yunwen's oral instructions and intentions.
Meanwhile, the nobles of Huaixi breathed a slight sigh of relief when they saw that Zhu Yunwen did not allow Xu Huizu and his men to press their advantage against their side. Although this did not mean that Zhu Yunwen would let them go and spare their lives, at least for now, he did not intend to exterminate them.
"Adjust your formation! Rearrange yourselves and stand in line. No one is allowed to run away!"
Knowing that their lives were now in Zhu Yunwen's hands, Lan Yu and the other marquises and military officers of Huaixi had no choice but to give orders to their subordinates according to Zhu Yunwen's wishes.
Unfortunately……
Those soldiers who fled the battlefield in disarray and retreated in disgrace were arguably the first to personally experience the meaning of "times have changed." In the midst of fierce battles with their enemies, they were caught off guard and inexplicably watched their comrades fall one by one... The fear of the unknown... was indescribable and utterly inescapable.
At this point, they were finally able to withdraw from the battlefield.
To escape from that terrifying and immense fear...
At this point, how could they possibly retain any sense of reason or irrationality? Or rather, under the immense pressure of fear, they had only one thought in their minds—run! Run as far as possible!
In this situation, how could they possibly heed the commander's orders?
At this moment, they all went crazy, turning their backs to the Alchemy Department and scattering in all directions... completely routed.
But at this time.
"boom--"
"Bang bang— bang—"
"Bang bang bang bang-"
The terrifying sound that had finally subsided rang out again in the open space in front of the Alchemy Bureau, echoing and sending shivers down one's spine.
And then a burst of gunfire rang out.
Those who were running at the front also stopped in their tracks, all of them losing all their strength, and collapsed to the ground, unable to move or breathe.
Lan Yu's expression changed.
A chill ran down their spines: "He really wasn't a soft-hearted person; this man... he really did kill him after saying he would!"
Thinking of this, Lan Yu dared not delay any longer.
He immediately shouted again to those who had almost lost all reason and were scattering in all directions: "All of you, come back here! Since His Majesty has stopped attacking you, you are all safe for now. If you panic like this, you will lose your lives!"
And watching so many people's heads explode in front of him.
Then I heard Lan Yu's voice again.
Those who had fled have calmed down and stopped...