Martial Arts: My achievements in Beiliang were so great that they threatened the lord's positio

He loudly ordered, "Each of you lead two thousand cavalry to break through to the left and right flanks again, and cooperate with Tian Hu and Meng Jiao to complete the encirclement."

"Yes, ma'am."

Covered in blood, the brothers Zhang Long and Zhang Wei raised their long sabers, turned their horses around, and led their cavalry in another charge.

"The rest of you, follow me."

"Strike straight at the Northern Python's commander's camp."

Lin Xuan's gaze fell upon the commander's flag flying high in the enemy ranks.

The most illustrious military achievements in the army were capturing flags and beheading generals, and being the first to defeat the enemy, and his greatest skill was capturing flags and beheading generals.

After a long and fierce battle, the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry suffered increasing casualties. If they continued to fight, they might not be able to annihilate all 50,000 enemy troops.

"kill!"

With a roar like thunder, he spurred his horse forward, brandishing his long sword, the seven-foot blade carrying immense force.

The Northern Liang cavalry, with tigers and leopards as their spearheads.

When it comes to slaying generals and capturing flags, Lin Xuan is the foremost example.

The seven adopted sons of the King of Beiliang each had their own strengths and were all known for their bravery, but when it came to charging into battle, beheading generals and seizing flags, the seventh adopted son, Lin Xuan, was the most valiant.

Amidst the flashing blades, a lone rider carved a bloody path through the enemy lines, followed by thousands of fierce and valiant Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

Following closely behind Lin Xuan, they headed straight for the Northern Python Commander's flag.

"Da da da"

As they drew ever closer to the commander's flag, a valiant general from the Northern Python Army charged straight at Lin Xuan, spear in hand.

In the instant of the clash, the longsword deflected the iron spear, and as the blade fell, a head flew high into the air.

The fierce general of the Northern Python still had a look of horror on his face when his head was crushed by the horse's hooves.

Thousands of tiger and leopard cavalry, like a sharp long knife, pierced the heart of the Northern Python army, constantly stirring and tearing it apart.

One hundred feet from the commander's flag

eighty feet

fifty feet

Thirty zhang

From horseback, Lin Xuan could already see the terror on the face of the Northern Python commander.

He let out a long neigh, and his warhorse suddenly accelerated.

"How dare you!"

Three figures leaped out, blocking the Northern Python Commander's path, their bodies radiating a powerful aura.

Two were Vajra Realm warriors

A person who has reached the profound realm

"Ridiculous, General Lin, do you really think I'm unaware of your capabilities?"

The Northern Python commander sneered, "Now that you've barged into our camp, don't even think about leaving alive."

"Encircle them."

With a command from the Northern Python Commander, the flags changed, and the surrounding troops converged on the command tent.

They surrounded the thousands of Tiger and Leopard Cavalry led by Lin Xuan.

"Break the formation!"

Upon seeing this, Tian Hu and Meng Jiao on the flanks changed their expressions and immediately led their troops to charge the central army of the Northern Python Army.

"Guard the General!"

Lin Xuan's personal guards rushed forward to protect him.

"He's courting death."

However, he showed no fear when facing the three martial arts masters from the Northern Python Sect; his eyes were filled with only a burning fighting spirit.

He held the horse's reins with one hand and gripped the long knife tightly with the other, his eyes slightly closed.

"Bang"

Outside the central command tent, two Vajra Realm martial artists took the initiative to make their moves, their surging internal energy churning, their sword winds sweeping across, and their blades slashing down.

"Destroy".

Lin Xuan uttered a single word, and his warhorse leaped forward, his long sword trembling slightly as his inner force flowed into the blade, stirring up a sharp blade aura.

"Snap."

As the longsword fell, the sword wind dissipated, and the blade light burst forth, sending two Northern Python Vajra Realm warriors flying backward.

Lin Xuan, wielding his weapon, slashed straight at the expert at the Finger Profound Realm.

"boom"

A sharp blade flashed in the center of the army, and the sharp blade energy swept through the Northern Python cavalry within a ten-zhang radius, as if they had fallen into a hellish battlefield.

Limbs flew everywhere, blood splattered, and before the expert at the Finger Profound Realm could even react, he was cleaved in two by a single strike.

"Ding, congratulations host, you have killed two Vajra Realm warriors and gained 200,000 kill points and one chance to draw a random prize."

"Ding, congratulations host, you have killed a Finger Profound Realm martial artist and gained 150,000 kill points."

"Boom!"

With the central army's banner falling, the remaining Northern Python Army was thrown into chaos. Lin Xuan led his troops, along with Meng Jiao and Tian Hu, in a pincer attack, and broke through their defenses in two assaults.

What followed was a pursuit with no suspense whatsoever.

The Northern Python and the Northern Liang have been sworn enemies for centuries, and no one has shown them any mercy.

Every Tiger and Leopard Knight had bloodshot eyes, and their warhorses neighed loudly, while the demoralized Northern Python troops could only flee in all directions.

The fighting lasted from noon until late at night, and then extended into the evening of the following day, when the battle was finally coming to an end.

Outside Shuoyin City, rivers of blood flowed, corpses littered the fields, beacon fires blazed, and smoke billowed everywhere.

The Tiger and Leopard Knights were clearing the battlefield, searching for their fallen comrades, and delivering the final blow to the wounded Northern Python soldiers.

Lin Xuan, who had been fighting day and night, walked up the walls of Shuoyin City and looked down at the battlefield. His armor was tattered and stained with blood.

Even the weapon in his hand had been changed several times.

"Count the number of people."

He removed his helmet, revealing his weary face, and ordered urgently, "The bodies of our fallen brothers shall be transported back for burial."

"Zhang Wei."

"Your subordinate is here."

"Order Tian Hu and Meng Jiao to cease pursuit and immediately lead their troops back to the city."

"After verifying the number of casualties and enemy casualties, I wrote a report and submitted it to the Prince's Palace. After reviewing it, I sent it to the Prince's Palace by express courier."

"Yes, ma'am."

Zhang Wei left quickly.

Zhang Long followed him back to the palace in the city tower.

"General, if news of this battle reaches beyond Beiliang, you will surely become the leader of the Beiliang army."

Zhang Long laughed and said, "Our Tiger and Leopard Cavalry will also be the leader of the Northern Liang Iron Cavalry."

"Stop talking nonsense."

Lin Xuan rebuked him with a stern face: "How can you forget the true ruler of Northern Liang?"

"This humble servant has misspoke; please forgive me, General."

Zhang Long immediately became alert.

Throughout history, it has been common for those whose achievements overshadow their rulers. The Northern Liang dynasty was also suspected by the court because of its outstanding military exploits.

In recent years, Lin Xuan's prestige in the Northern Liang army has been growing, and he is gradually gaining the upper hand over his other six adopted sons.

A tall tree is easily caught in the wind; one must be careful.

"Step down."

He waved to signal.

Two hours later, Tian Hu and Meng Jiao led their troops back.

All the generals gathered at the commander's mansion in Shuoyin City.

"Report on the battle situation."

Lin Xuan had removed his armor and was sitting at the head of the table in a white robe.

"Reporting to the General, the count has been completed."

The chief clerk reported: "29,000 enemy soldiers were killed, 8,000 were captured, and the rest of the Northern Python Army soldiers scattered and fled."

"But our army also suffered heavy casualties."

The clerk continued, "More than a thousand soldiers were killed in action, three thousand were seriously wounded, and four thousand were lightly wounded."

Although two cavalry units launched surprise attacks on the rear of the Northern Python Army, the forces were outnumbered, with 30,000 against 50,000. To achieve such a result was already a great victory.

"A resounding victory."

"This battle will ensure peace in Shuoyin City for several years. From now on, the people of the Northern Python will be terrified and their souls will fly away whenever they see the banners of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry."

Tian Hu clenched his fist and shouted loudly.

Lin Xuan received the report, read it carefully, and after confirming that it was correct, ordered it to be sent to Qingliang Mountain by express courier.

He then glanced at his generals and said, "Do not slacken your efforts. Scouts should cover eighty li. Report back immediately if there is any movement."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Zhang Wei and Zhang Long, the defense of the city is entrusted to you two."

"Tian Hu, go and check the quantity of supplies."

"Thirty percent will remain here, and the remaining seventy percent will be transported to Qingliang Mountain."

"Meng Jiao, arrange for men to escort the Northern Python prisoners of war to the Anyang camp."

"Yes, ma'am."

After receiving the order, the generals departed.

The night was deep

however

This night was anything but peaceful for either Beiliang or Beimang.

"Urgent!"

"Urgent!"

"The victory at Shuoyin is a success."

"The victory at Shuoyin is a success."

The Northern Liang Prince's Palace, like a giant beast crouching at the foot of the mountain, was startled awake by the sudden announcement.

With a flicker of firelight, the messenger rode out of the palace, and no one stopped him along the way.

"Your Highness, a messenger from the front reports that Shuoyin has achieved a great victory."

The guards rushed into the hall. King Xu Xiao of Beiliang had not yet gone to bed and was using strong tea to dispel his fatigue.

"Send it immediately."

Xu Xiao gave the order.

A moment later, the messenger entered the hall with the guards, knelt on one knee, and panted, "This evening, General Lin led several thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry as the vanguard, charged straight into the main camp of the Northern Python Army, killed three Northern Python martial arts experts, and seized their military flag."

The Northern Python army's formation collapsed, and Tian Hu and Meng Jiao led their troops to encircle them.

"In the Battle of Shuoyin, Northern Liang achieved a great victory."

"How many enemies were killed? What were the casualties?"

Xu Xiao asked urgently.

"Not yet known."

The messenger shook his head: "General Lin's report is on its way and is expected to arrive around dawn."

"Give him a hundred taels of silver and take him down to rest."

Xu Xiao waved.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."

The messenger left with delight.

When news of the great victory at Shuoyin reached Qingliang Mountain, the entire Northern Liang royal palace rejoiced, and the soldiers cheered with excitement.

Why is it so noisy outside?

The Crown Prince of Beiliang walked out of his room, still half asleep, and heard a commotion of voices in the distance.

"Your Highness, news has just arrived that Shuoyin has achieved a great victory. General Lin broke through the enemy's formation by cutting down their flag, causing the Northern Pythons to collapse and annihilating tens of thousands of enemies."

A maid in a crimson dress approached and quietly reported.

"My father's adopted son is truly brave."

The crown prince spoke with cold sarcasm.

"Your Highness, please be careful with your words."

The maid in red shook her head: "If these words reach General Lin's ears, it may be detrimental to the young master."

"Does he really believe he's the leader of the Northern Liang army?"

The crown prince curled his lip in disdain.

"** News has arrived: a great victory at Shuoyin."

In another courtyard, a woman in red sat alone in a pavilion, turning the pages of an ancient scroll in the night breeze.

The maid who had received the news came to report it.

"understood."

The eldest princess of Beiliang responded calmly, her expression unwavering.

As expected, at dawn the next day, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, the urgent report from Shuoyin arrived at Qingliang Mountain.

Within a few days

News of the great victory at Shuoyin spread throughout Northern Liang, and the people rejoiced. Every household was decorated with colorful decorations and lanterns, making it as lively as a New Year festival.

Men, women, and children all spread the news and celebrated this victory.

Along with the good news, Lin Xuan's fame also spread.

Shuoyin City

Inside the Marshal's Mansion

"Has Qingliang Mountain replied yet?"

Lin Xuan inquired with the registrar.

Not yet.

"This is what the registrar, Wang Qing, replied."

"Perhaps the matter of awarding a prize has not yet been decided."

"Speak your mind directly; there's no need to beat around the bush."

"We've shared over a decade of life-and-death friendship. Perhaps I'm not trustworthy, or perhaps you have some reservations?"

Wang Qing remained silent for a long time, then smiled bitterly and whispered, "General, you've become too sharp in recent years."

"But what rumors have you heard?"

Lin Xuan frowned.

"Exactly."

Wang Qing said, "It is widely believed in Northern Liang that the general is actually the illegitimate son of the King of Northern Liang."

"Absurd remarks."

Lin Xuan let out a disdainful snort.

"There's no need to pay attention to that rumor."

Wang Qing's expression was solemn, and he lowered his voice to say, "But another rumor is the one that will truly endanger the general."

"Some people are saying that the general's current military achievements are the best in the Northern Liang army."

Judging by this trend, the one who will take over the power of Northern Liang in the future should be the general.

Lin Xuan's expression suddenly turned cold.

This second rumor was like putting him on the hottest flame.

"Many voices can melt metal, and accumulated slander can destroy bones."

Wang Qing continued, "Although the King of Beiliang has always valued the general, Beiliang ultimately belongs to the Xu family."

"With the prince still alive, the general can rest assured."

But when the heir comes of age and intends to take over Northern Liang, the general's situation will become precarious.

"So what do you think I should do?"

Lin Xuan shook his head: "Does he expect me to bind myself and plead guilty, or submit a letter to pledge my loyalty?"

As someone reborn, how could he not understand the saying "high merits threaten the ruler"?

The weight of those four characters.

"Relinquish military power and temporarily avoid confrontation."

Wang Qing spoke clearly, word by word.

"An adopted son is not a biological son; they cannot be compared."

"Let me think about it some more."

Lin Xuan did not immediately agree, and Wang Qing did not try to persuade him further, turning around to deal with military affairs.

The hall fell silent once more.

"Godfather, I hope you won't do something like 'killing a dog after it's been released'."

He muttered to himself, the flickering candlelight illuminating a solemn face.

Even though Wang Qing hadn't explicitly stated it, Lin Xuan had already anticipated today's situation.

As for his escape route, he already had a plan in mind.

Ultimately, it comes down to a lack of personal strength.

He tugged at the corners of his mouth, revealing a bitter smile.