The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 440 Part 3

Lu Zhengren's hands were shaking. "You're not joking? Do you know what you're saying?"

Fang Zichen nodded slightly, his expression serious, completely devoid of his usual flippant manner. "I know what I'm saying. Not just Da Liao—Da Liang, Northern Qi—I won't let them off either. I'm determined to take them all down."

"Do you know what the consequences will be?" Lu Zhengren, seeing his resolute expression, asked agitatedly, "If you fight, do you want the people to suffer again?"

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 440 Part 2

Guaizai lay on the cold, damp riverbank, his teeth chattering from the cold as well. "We can't go back. The enemy will probably attack. We have to wait here for the rabbit and catch them off guard."

The squad leader was startled. "Young master, you mean the enemy might launch a night raid?"

Guaizai's nose was running uncontrollably. He wiped it until it stung, and whenever more ran out, he sniffed it back. "Mm-hm."

The squad leader asked, "Is there any reliable information?"

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 440 Part 1

Chapter 440

The ferocity of the Da Xia soldiers made the Da Liao soldiers' hearts tremble with fear.

Ershigu knew there was no escaping this battle. He too led his troops forward.

Fang Zichen engaged him. Both used spears. Ershigu, after all, was old—his arms and legs not what they used to be. After only a few exchanges, a layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Fang Zichen grinned: "Your moves are too slow. What's the matter—haven't eaten?"

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 439 Part 3

That battle lasted a day and a night. The enemy outnumbered them, and the fighting was grueling. Old General Qin wanted to retreat first, but the Chao army clung to them like a plaster, chasing them relentlessly and killing many of the soldiers responsible for covering the rear. Seeing the enemy about to catch up—and knowing that being surrounded would be disastrous—Old General Qin, in desperation, threw a grenade at them.

The grenade clattered to the ground, then a wisp of smoke curled from its rear.

The enemy panicked for a moment, thinking he'd thrown something terrible.

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 439 Part 2

Ji Chengliang was helpless too.

If they could produce the explosives, they'd still have a fighting chance against the Northwestern Army. But the other side clearly thought fifty steps ahead — extremely cautious. According to their investigation, this wasn't the first time Fang Zichen had made these explosives. When he first arrived in Hezhou, he had blown up a mountain. But when they checked, the materials he had sent people to buy back then were also a jumble of miscellaneous things.

Ji Chengliang understood perfectly well that the other side was deliberately confusing them. But that was exactly what made it terrifying—a cautious and meticulous person whose schemes ran deep.

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 439 Part 1

Chapter 439

"No." Da Liang general Dahalu was the first to jump out. "If you Da Liao troops withdraw at this critical moment, then you can forget about wanting the northern region of Da Xia!"

Northern Qi general Ji Chengliang also said, "That's right! We've already fought this far. If Da Liao pulls out now, wouldn't all your efforts be wasted? You can't just retreat because you lost a few battles! Your Da Liao army can't be that cowardly, can it? If word gets out, it won't sound good." 

"You sure make it sound easy," Ershigu said irritably.

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 438 Part 3

Lu Zhengren also knew that in his current state, he could no longer lead the army. He truly did not think much of the several deputy generals and his son under his command. A kingdom cannot go a day without a ruler, and an army cannot go a day without a general. And now, thinking about it, the man was a civil official—guarding Hezhou well would have been enough. Why did he have to come running over here? What for?

Was he trying to die faster?

Lu Zhengren calmed down and realized he had misjudged the man.