Accidentally dressed as an empress

Chapter 253 Confrontation

Zhong Rong's troops had not arrived yet, but on the other side, Yun Lang had already clashed with the Chu army.

Yun Lang stood on the city wall, and the east wind was howling, making a rustling sound.

Yun Lang frowned. The billowing smoke and dust in the sky looked like a surging black tide, rolling in with overwhelming force.

That was the aggressive Chu army, attempting to flatten the Yun Kingdom and drag everything here into the abyss of war.

Looking at the enemy troops gradually approaching outside the city, Yun Lang frowned, but he seemed to have a guiding star in his heart.

He knew very well that the Yun Kingdom had a strong city and was surrounded by dangerous passes. These were God-given barriers and the key to the survival of the Yun Kingdom.

As long as the strategy is used properly and the troops are deployed accurately, we will be able to turn the tide and firmly defend the Yun Kingdom.

Recalling the brutality of the Chu army as they conquered cities along the way, Yun Lang clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white.

He understood that if he used his weak army to confront the elite Chu army head-on, it would be like an egg hitting a rock and would be crushed in an instant.

The key to breaking the deadlock is to take advantage of the advantageous terrain of Yun State and deal with the enemy.

Beside him, the deputy general was extremely anxious and could not help but speak: "Your Highness, the Chu army is coming with great force, what should we do?"

Yun Lang's eyes were firm, and he said in a deep voice, "Don't panic." He cast his gaze towards the winding valley outside the city. The terrain there was dangerous, with steep peaks and rugged rocks on both sides. It was an excellent place for an ambush. Yun Lang already had an idea in his mind.

"Our forces are far inferior to the Chu army's. We can't meet them head-on!" Yun Lang said firmly. He pointed to the winding valley outside the city. "Look at that valley. The terrain is dangerous and it's a perfect ambush site. Let's select elite soldiers to set up an ambush. Once the Chu army's vanguard enters the valley, we can cut off their front and rear and catch them off guard."

The deputy general's eyes lit up, and he asked, "What about the enemy's main force? Our forces are limited, and relying solely on ambushes in the valley will probably be difficult to stop."

Yun Lang's lips curled up, revealing a confident smile. "Don't worry. Arrange another team of soldiers with powerful bows and crossbows to hide on the mountainside. When the main force of the Chu army passes by, we can shoot arrows from above, giving them a surprise attack. Then we can quickly withdraw without further entanglement. Repeated harassment will wear down the Chu army's strength and morale."

Yun Lang passed down the order to select elite soldiers and set up an ambush on both sides of the valley.

Not long after, the vanguard of the Chu army entered the valley. They were exhausted from their long march, yet they remained vigilant. Little did they know that danger was quietly approaching from all sides.

In an instant, shouts of killing shook the sky on both sides of the valley, and the ambush troops of the Yun Kingdom rushed down from both sides like tigers emerging from the mountains.

"Kill!" "For the Yun Kingdom!" The soldiers roared and rushed towards the Chu army.

The Chu army soldiers were stunned by the sudden attack and their formation was in chaos.

A Chu general brandished his sword and shouted, "Hold steady! Form your battle array to meet the enemy!"

The valley was filled with flashes of swords and sabers, and the screams of soldiers and the sound of metal clashing were intertwined.

The soldiers of Yun State fought bravely, fighting one against ten, and tried to trap the vanguard of the Chu Army in this valley.

Meanwhile, on the mountainside, another group of Yun soldiers were ready. The commander stared down, and when the main force of the Chu army entered the range, he shouted, "Shoot!"

At a command, thousands of arrows were fired, pouring down on the Chu army like raindrops.

The Chu army soldiers were shot by arrows and fell to the ground one after another, and the team fell into chaos in an instant.

"Damn it!" The Chu general's eyes widened in anger. "Shield bearers, move forward. Cavalry, take care of the enemies on the mountainside!"

The Chu army generals reacted quickly, immediately organizing shield bearers to block the arrows, and at the same time sent cavalry to rush towards the mountainside, trying to wipe out the harassing enemy forces.

Seeing their goal achieved, the Yun soldiers quickly withdrew as planned. The Chu cavalry had difficulty catching up on the rugged mountain road and could only watch them disappear into the mountains and forests.

After this battle, although the Chu army did not suffer heavy losses, its morale was obviously frustrated.

The deputy general returned with the report of the great victory and announced the good news to Yun Lang: "Your Highness, this is a brilliant move!"

Yun Lang's expression was solemn as he slowly spoke, "This is just the beginning. There are many tough battles ahead. But as long as we stick to our strategy and deploy our forces flexibly, the Yun Kingdom will be able to hold on!"