Chapter 1285: Chapter 1121: Heavy Losses

Who would have thought the two followers beside Gu Chengyu possessed such high martial arts skills? That was Robson!

"My lord has already blinded him. If my lord hadn’t decided to shoot the bow, the head wouldn’t have been mine to claim!"

Ming Yan didn’t dare to claim credit; he merely seized an opportunity! After being blinded, Luo Busang couldn’t distinguish the direction of his enemies.

Moreover, he was severely injured and had expended a lot of Inner Strength previously; killing him cost Ming Yan barely any effort.

His master definitely thought that after the avalanche, this man couldn’t survive, and so he wouldn’t bother.

"Shoot the bow?" Qi Huan Yu was a bit puzzled.

"How do you think this avalanche occurred? It was my lord who drew a five-hundred-pound Big Bow and fired at the mountains, causing the avalanche! See? This time the enemy troops have suffered great losses, Da Xing is certainly shaken to the core."

Ming Yan wore a prouder look, his master really was incredible!

"Are you saying the avalanche was because your lord shot the bow? That’s a bit far-fetched, isn’t it? Even if your lord could draw a five-hundred-pound Big Bow, could that really cause an avalanche?"

Qi Huan Yu totally didn’t believe it; to say all this was orchestrated by Gu Chengyu was simply too unbelievable.

Earlier, he was lamenting Gu Chengyu’s luck that even the heavens favored him. But now, Gu Chengyu was claiming credit for himself, which Qi Huan Yu found utterly shameless.

"Is Vice Marshal Qi accusing me of lying? If my lord hadn’t planned it beforehand, would he have had you retreat twenty miles?" Ming Yan rolled his eyes; he certainly wouldn’t be courteous with this person.

"Wasn’t it because General Gu lacked confidence in winning the battle?" A young general couldn’t help but whisper, exchanging a glance with Qi Huan Yu.

"Then what is this in my hand? My lord can easily capture the enemy’s main general, yet you doubt his courage to face the enemy? Is it so hard to admit someone’s prowess?"

Ming Yan showed no kindness to these people, doubting his master’s abilities?

"The avalanche wasn’t just because of the General’s bow, there were many factors, such as sound propagation. In battle, our drums were pounding, contributing to the avalanche, but this didn’t determine its exact timing. The snow on the mountain was loose, the enemy chose the right spot, surrounded by tall mountains, while snow kept falling, the mountains covered in snow. The General’s bow expedited the avalanche."

Gu Chengyu curled his lips, glancing at the still puzzled crowd; knowing they didn’t understand physical phenomena, he was unwilling to explain further.

This time Da Xing should be severely weakened, unlikely to invade again soon; perhaps he can return to the Capital sooner.

Why did the enemy insist on fighting in such weather? Conveniently choosing a perfect location; indeed, it seemed the sun, moon, and stars all aligned, making it impossible not to win.

"Then why didn’t General Gu discuss it with us beforehand, keeping us in the dark? Had we not run quickly, wouldn’t we have perished beneath the avalanche?"

Everyone’s faces paled slightly, recalling the recent avalanche with a hint of fear. And all because of Gu Chengyu, was this person mad?

"Didn’t I ask you to run? Besides, the avalanche wouldn’t reach here, I had calculated; would I injure one thousand enemies and hurt eight hundred of my own? As for informing you beforehand, if word leaked, the plan would be for naught."

Qi Huan Yu’s face turned even darker, what was Gu Chengyu implying? Distrust?

"Enough! Discuss the rest later, soon send someone to check the enemy’s casualties." Gu Chengyu was only concerned with this, he cared little for military authority.

His battlefield is the court, these fights bore him.

Never in history has a civil servant been deemed a threat by the Emperor; but generals are different, with military power and high prestige.

If one has significant military achievements, they easily overshadow the Emperor, who would then find them a thorn, a threat, close to their demise.

Before leaving the border, he still hasn’t resolved his senior brother’s issue, needing to swiftly identify the spy at the border.

However, he already has suspects in mind.

"Let’s camp ten miles ahead, after investigating the enemy, we’ll plan our next move!"

Gu Chengyu rode forward, people behind exchanged looks, some young generals followed suit involuntarily.

Some had started to believe Gu Chengyu’s words, for before the avalanche, Gu Chengyu indeed instructed them to withdraw. If Gu Chengyu truly feared, why personally kill Luo Busang? It doesn’t make sense.

Moreover, as Gu Chengyu is now their main general, they must naturally obey him.

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"Your Highness! Are you alright?" A follower grasped Gu Wanqian’s sleeve, helping him off the carriage.

"Quick! Find out how many died! Where is General Luo Busang? Check if he’s still alive." Gu Wanqian clung to the carriage wall, feeling his stomach churn.

His legs were weak; though his position was higher, in fleeing, he was tossed about by the carriage.

But now, having reached safety, he thought of the soldiers who couldn’t escape the avalanche.

It’s over! Guessing huge losses; thinking of those buried beneath the snow, likely not surviving, he felt a pang of regret, precious lives lost!

He took a deep breath, suppressing the guilt. With severe damages, he must consider how to face the impending storm of the Imperial City.

"Your Highness! Only half of the soldiers survived, there is no sign of General Luo Busang, likely in dire straits. We’ve questioned, before the avalanche, they didn’t see General Luo Busang; then a figure in dark attire drew a Big Bow, shooting at the mountain, causing the avalanche!"

A young general approached, reporting to Gu Wanqian.

"What happened? An avalanche because someone shot an arrow? How big a bow was it?" Gu Wanqian’s face was full of shock, he didn’t believe an ordinary bow could cause an avalanche.

He was mentally prepared for Luobuma’s disappearance; he has witnessed Little Uncle’s skills, perhaps Luobuma couldn’t match him.

Being killed, not surprising.

"It’s said to be over five hundred pounds!"

Gu Wanqian pondered, "Have someone look for any survivors!"

"Your Highness! Should we retreat quickly? If Dayan’s army attacks, with only twenty thousand troops, how can we stand a chance? Besides, the General..."

"Our soldiers were buried by the avalanche, while Dayan’s troops were in the lower ground, shouldn’t they suffer greater losses than us?"

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