plumnovel Chapter 25: The Great Xia Kingdom is destroyed, and only the Greek King remains in the world!
Chapter 25: The Great Xia Kingdom is destroyed, and only the Greek King remains in the world!
"Break the formation!"
Facing 30,000 Xia cavalry, Ying Xuan showed no fear and led the charge.
The three-pointed, double-edged sword in his hand gleamed coldly in the sunlight, its sharpness fully revealed.
"kill!"
Five thousand elite cavalrymen from the Northern Army roared in unison.
Seeing this, the Great Xia cavalrymen who were charging forward were shaken, and their formation faltered slightly.
"Da da da! Da da da!"
As the distance between the two sides continued to shrink, the five thousand elite cavalry of the Northern Army instantly changed formation.
Three thousand lancers were positioned in the center, while cavalry on both sides took out their horn bows.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
While the enemy's attention was drawn to the lancers, the horse archers on both flanks began to launch volleys.
A hail of arrows rained down on the Xia cavalry like a storm.
A sharp whooshing sound rang in the ears of every Xia cavalryman.
"ah?!"
Countless arrows pierced through his body, and screams became the only sound on the battlefield.
Blood stained the riverside plain as Emperor Ying Xuan of Qin charged alone into the enemy ranks.
"Pfft!"
He rode a black horse galloping across the ground, frequently wielding a three-pointed, double-bladed sword.
One after another, the Xia cavalrymen were beheaded, and crimson blood gushed from their necks as they lay dead on horseback.
"Your Majesty is mighty!"
The five thousand elite cavalrymen of the Northern Army were greatly encouraged by the sight of that incomparably brave figure and roared in unison.
"Protect His Majesty! Kill!"
Li Cunxiao charged out from the left, his flaming steed galloping like a ball of flame.
Wherever Yu the Great's spear passed, there were severed limbs and broken arms everywhere, a scene of hell on earth.
Although Zhao Jiang was slightly inferior, he still wielded his Qin halberd with great skill and flair.
The two guarded Ying Xuan on either side, forming a triangular assault formation as they charged straight in.
"kill!!!"
Three thousand lancers witnessed their lord and generals leading the charge.
They were all fired up, like tigers descending the mountain, unstoppable.
The 30,000 Xia cavalry were instantly breached, and the breach kept widening.
"Whoa!!!"
Two thousand elite cavalrymen from the Northern Army abandoned their bows, drew their longswords, and launched a second charge.
Before the Xia cavalry could even react, the real harvest began.
The Northern Army is unparalleled in its strength.
The Northern Army cavalry, clad in plain clothes and brown armor, resembled a white wave, leaving only corpses in their wake.
Charge! Charge! Charge at all costs!
The two-stage charge of 5,000 elite cavalry from the Northern Army was a rare example of a lightly armed surprise attack in Chinese history, abandoning all escape routes.
In the past, the elite cavalry of the Northern Army fought against the barbarian cavalry of the Former Qin Dynasty for supremacy.
Although the Xia cavalry had a large number of men, they had never encountered such terrifying cavalry tactics.
The 30,000 Xia cavalry not only failed to stop the Qin army, but also collapsed and charged into their own lines.
The 200,000 infantrymen were all terrified as their own cavalry surged forward.
The opportunity has arrived!
Xie Xuan keenly seized the opportunity and shouted, "Raise the banner! All troops, attack!"
"only!!!"
Fifteen thousand central troops surrounded the command platform and charged towards the enemy.
As the central banner moved, the Qin character written in small seal script came into the view of countless people.
Zu Ti and Liu Kun commanded 30,000 Northern Army infantrymen on each side, and attacked the Great Xia army formation from both flanks.
In a short time, the Great Xia army scattered and collapsed, and the situation on the battlefield shifted to one side.
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Bactria, the Bactrian Royal Palace.
"Your Highness the King."
"What are you waiting for?"
"Are they waiting for good news?"
Fa Zheng sat leisurely at the lower end of the table, looking at Osidomos with a mocking expression.
This middle-aged man, originally the Sogdian governor of the Bactrian Kingdom, overthrew Theodosius II through a coup and established Bactria (the Greek-Bactrian Kingdom). It was no easy feat for a Greek nobleman from Asia Minor to become the dominant power in Central Asia.
Unfortunately, he misjudged the situation; the Qin Dynasty was neither the Seleucid Empire nor Macedonia.
The Xia army may be invincible in Central Asia, West Asia, and North Africa, but it is no match for the Qin army.
"Tap tap!"
A series of hurried footsteps came from outside, and what appeared before the two of them was a prince of the Great Xia Dynasty dressed in magnificent clothes.
Demetrius, son of Eusidomos, is the recognized next king of Bactria.
"Dmitri".
"Any news of the battle coming back from the front?"
Eusidomos, sitting on the throne, asked impatiently.
"Father."
The inexperienced Dmitri hadn't learned to hide his emotions at all, and said in a flustered voice, "Something's wrong!"
"The kingdom's army suffered a major defeat and is currently being pursued by the Qin army."
"I'm afraid they won't even be able to escape back to the city."
Boom!
This news struck Eusidomos like a bolt from the blue.
*Thud!*
Eusidmos slumped back on the throne, his face ashen.
Thirty thousand Xia cavalry and two hundred thousand infantrymen—this was all the power the kingdom could muster.
In one battle, just this one battle, the Great Xia lost its army and ability to defend its territory.
"I can tell His Majesty the King."
"The southern cities of Great Xia have fallen into the hands of the Empire."
"Now, we can talk."
Fa Zheng rose leisurely from his seat and looked directly at Osidomos.
"You have won, Your Excellency of Qin."
Eusidmos asked bitterly, "What does Qin want?"
"I've heard that His Majesty the King has a daughter, sixteen years old, who is charming and lovely."
"His Majesty is willing to take her as his wife, following the example of Parthia."
Fa Zheng stated his conditions frankly and openly.
"Dmitri".
"Go and bring Sofia out."
Without a second thought, Eusidomos sent his son to deliver the message.
"Yes, Father."
Dmitri jogged toward the palace gardens.
Not long after.
"Father."
A beautiful blonde girl appeared in the royal palace.
His facial features were well-defined and three-dimensional, with a high forehead, high cheekbones, a straight nose, and even lips.
A pair of pine-green eyes, as bright as stars, were set in deep eye sockets.
She is tall and healthy, displaying a sculpted beauty.
Wearing a linen belted long dress, she exudes a calm and reserved temperament, displaying confidence and elegance in every gesture.
"good!"
Fa Zheng glanced at her out of the corner of his eye; His Majesty would probably like this princess of Great Xia.
"Dmitri, Sofia."
"You will come out of the city with me."
With things having come to this point, King Eusidmus of Bactria resigned himself to his fate.
The three of them arrived at the city gate, surrounded by the royal guards. The huge wooden gate covered with iron slowly opened to both sides.
The King, Princess, and Prince of Great Xia knelt on one side, while Fazheng stood smiling on the other.
"Whoa!!!"
Having received advance notice, Ying Xuan only brought Li Cunxiao and Zhao Jiang, and rode out to the city gate.
He noticed the three of them—Ossidmus, his father, and his daughter—at a glance, and a smile appeared on his lips.
"Issue an imperial edict."
"Princess Sophia of Great Xia is hereby granted the title of Lady of Greece and shall enter my harem."
"His father Euthydemus was granted the title of King of Greece, with a fief of three thousand households."
"The emperor issued a proclamation throughout the entire territory of Great Xia."
"only!!!"
The attendant immediately responded and went to make the arrangements.
With the King of Daxia surrendering, the people of Daxia naturally would not continue to resist.