Traveling through time and space and becoming a deposed prince, he just wants to survive!

Chapter 254: Attacking the North Bank of Yishui

In the fierce battle on the south bank of the Yishui River, Chen Da was seriously injured, and Qu Erhu lost his life on the spot. The New First Army's First Division, already battered by wounds, was now in a desperate situation.

"How serious is Chen Da's injury?" Zhao Sheng's eyes were filled with deep anger. He really hated Chen Da.

As soon as this person achieved a little success, he became obsessed with his so-called status and position, and had long forgotten his past self.

Liu Yongsheng, who came to report, had a serious expression on his face and said slowly, "General Chen has sustained a brain injury and is in critical condition. It's difficult to predict when he will recover."

Zhao Sheng's eyes were as firm as iron. He stared at Liu Yongsheng and said word by word, "Yongsheng, listen to me! Although our First Division has been broken up and scattered in all directions, our unyielding military spirit must not be shaken in the slightest!

You take the remaining brothers and re-form a reinforced regiment. The position of the regiment leader belongs to you.

You must always remember that Langya is our foundation. No matter what kind of swords and fires lie ahead, we must defend it with all our might! I will draw elite troops from other fronts to support you and help you expand your forces.

You must quickly reorganize the team, boost morale, and make every brother understand that our New First Army has never known what 'fear' is. All we have is the determination and courage to move forward bravely! "

After saying that, Zhao Sheng reached out and picked up the Langya topographic map from the table and slowly unfolded it.

His fingers moved flexibly on the picture, as if he was depicting a series of thrilling war scenes.

While pointing at the map, he carefully deployed the defense line. His focused expression and decisive movements all demonstrated his firm will and far-reaching strategic vision.

"Look, the terrain of Langya Valley is dangerous and easy to defend but difficult to attack. You must deploy heavy troops here to build our first line of defense.

Look at the Black Wind Pass again. It is surrounded by high mountains on both sides and the road in the middle is narrow. It is the enemy's only way through. It is a perfect place to set up an ambush and attack them by surprise.

Also, along the Langya River, we need to deploy more secret sentries to prevent enemy attacks at night. Yongsheng, you must personally oversee the operations and ensure that every line of defense is impenetrable.

Remember, behind us are the peaceful lives of countless people and the prosperous era of Langya. We must not be negligent or retreat in the slightest!"

Zhao Sheng slapped the map hard, as if to convey all his determination and courage into it.

Liu Yongsheng looked solemn, clasped his hands together, and replied firmly, "General, rest assured. I will definitely fulfill my mission!"

Zhao Sheng nodded slightly, but there was still a trace of worry in his eyes: "The enemy is coming with great force this time, we must not take it lightly."

Liu Yongsheng turned around and was about to leave when Zhao Sheng hurriedly called out to him, "Yongsheng, be careful! If there's any disturbance, report it immediately!"

Liu Yongsheng took the order and left.

Zhao Sheng stood alone in the tent, staring at the topographic map for a long time, silently praying in his heart that the battle would be a great victory.

The night was as dark as ink, and the lights in the camp swayed in the wind. Zhao Sheng, unable to sleep, paced back and forth outside the tent, his brow furrowed, his mind heavy with worry.

Suddenly, a spy came rushing in with a panicked look on his face: "General, something terrible is happening! The enemy is planning to escape from the north bank of the Yishui River!"

Zhao Sheng's heart suddenly shook, and he immediately ordered: "Hurry up and invite all the generals above the regimental level to a meeting!"

Not long after, the generals arrived one after another, and the atmosphere in the tent was depressing and tense.

Zhao Sheng's expression was serious. He pointed at the map and said, "Everyone, the enemy is trying to escape from the north bank of the Yishui River. We must make careful arrangements before they act and cut off their retreat."

A general asked, "General, should we split our forces and set up an ambush on the north bank of the Yishui River?"

Zhao Sheng pondered for a moment and said decisively, "Dividing our forces is not feasible. We will easily be defeated one by one. We should concentrate all our forces and rush to the north bank with lightning speed to catch them off guard."

Another general looked worried: "But this will greatly weaken the defense of our camp."

Zhao Sheng's eyes were firm as he said resolutely, "I can't worry about that anymore. If we let the enemy escape, it will definitely lead to disaster in the future."

Everyone shouted in unison: "We are willing to obey the general's orders!"

Zhao Sheng immediately ordered: "The entire army must immediately organize their equipment and set out immediately. We must reach the north bank of the Yishui River before dawn!"

The soldiers moved quickly, the sound of horses' hooves and footsteps breaking the tranquility of the night. However, halfway through the journey, a sudden snowstorm hit unexpectedly.

The heavy snow fluttered down like goose feathers, instantly covering the earth with a thick white quilt.

The biting cold wind blew on the soldiers' faces like a sharp blade, the road became slippery and muddy, and the marching speed was greatly affected.

Zhao Sheng was extremely anxious and kept urging the team to speed up.

"General, the snow is so heavy that we brothers can't walk fast!" a lieutenant shouted anxiously.

Zhao Sheng gritted his teeth and shouted, "No matter what, we must not let the enemy escape. Keep moving forward!"

At this moment, the scouts ahead reported again: "General, the road ahead is completely blocked by snow and cannot be passed!"

Zhao Sheng frowned, and after a moment's contemplation, he said, "Immediately find a way around it. We can't waste any time here!"

The soldiers struggled to find a new route in the snow. After some twists and turns, they finally found a barely passable path.

When the troops finally approached the north bank of the Yishui River, the sky was already turning pale. Zhao Sheng looked out from afar and saw that the enemy had already begun to move.

"Go at full speed, we can't let them get away!" Zhao Sheng shouted at the top of his lungs.

The soldiers rushed towards the enemy like tigers descending from the mountains. The enemy was stunned by the sudden attack and immediately lost their composure.

Zhang Xiaojun was shocked to see that Zhao Sheng's troops were so powerful, and he quickly organized the soldiers to flee in panic.

Ma Damao led a group of men in hot pursuit, the sound of horse hooves echoing across the empty wilderness.

"Don't let them run away!" Ma Damao roared angrily.

However, when they arrived at the place where Zhang Xiaojun was originally, they found only a mess of footprints and dust blown by the wind.

Ma Damao waved his whip angrily, "Damn it! They got away again!"

His subordinates looked around, trying to find the direction in which Zhang Xiaofeng and others escaped.

"General, the footprints here seem to be newer. They may have gone in this direction." A soldier shouted.

Ma Damao looked in the direction the soldier pointed, and saw a series of unclear footprints winding towards the distant mountains and forests.

"Chase!" Ma Damao took the lead and rushed into the forest with everyone.

The mountains and forests were densely wooded, covered with thorns, and the roads were bumpy and uneven, making pursuit extremely difficult. Ma Dame was extremely anxious, but he had to be careful to avoid being ambushed by the enemy.

"Everyone be careful and be vigilant!" Ma Damu's voice echoed in the mountains and forests.

Suddenly, a burst of bird calls was heard, startling everyone.

"Is this a trick?" a soldier muttered in a low voice.

Ma Damao gritted his teeth and said, "Never mind, keep chasing!"

They searched through the mountains and forests, but they still couldn't find Zhang Xiaofeng and the others...