From cute to empress

Chapter 122: Jedi Counterattack 1

The words on the battle report seemed to have turned into sharp ice blades, piercing my eyes with every word. "The Human King has returned with an army of 50,000. The border is in crisis!"

"Damn it!" I slammed the battle report on the table, my rage threatening to consume me. This barbarian king was actually taking advantage of the situation!

"Your Majesty, calm down!" Zhen Youcai strode in, his brows furrowed. "Right now, supplies are scarce on the border, and the morale of the soldiers is low. I'm afraid..."

He didn't say anything else, but his worry was evident. I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself. "Send the order, summon all the generals, to the meeting hall!"

The atmosphere in the conference room was so solemn that you could hear a pin drop.

"Your Majesty, the only option now is to hold on and wait for help!" An old veteran was the first to break the silence.

"Hold on?" I sneered. "Let's not even talk about whether we can wait for reinforcements. Even if we do, how will we transport food and fodder in this blizzard? How will the soldiers withstand the severe cold?"

"Then what your Majesty means is..."

"Our only option now is a desperate battle!" I stood up abruptly, my tone firm. "The Human King thought we were vulnerable, so we're going to catch him off guard!"

"But……"

"No need to say more, my mind is made up!" I said in an unquestionable tone, "General Zhen, you will immediately mobilize 30,000 troops and follow me into battle!"

"Your Majesty, absolutely not!" The generals all urged in unison, "You are a precious person, how can you take such a risk so easily?"

"I have made up my mind!" My gaze swept across the crowd, finally landing on Zhen Youcai. "General Zhen, are you afraid?"

Zhen Youcai knelt on one knee, clasped his fists and said, "I am willing to follow Your Majesty till death, even if it means death!"

In the biting cold wind, I was wearing armor and standing on a high city wall, looking at a dark mass in the distance. It was the army of the Human King, rushing towards us like a black tide.

"Your Majesty, everything is ready." Zhen Youcai walked to my side and said in a deep voice.

I nodded, took a deep breath, drew the sword from my waist, raised it high, and pointed it forward, "Soldiers, follow me and kill!"

"Kill!" The deafening shouts of killing resounded through the sky, and 30,000 soldiers rushed towards the enemy like arrows.

I rode my warhorse and followed Zhen Youcai closely, with only one thought in my mind: victory!

However, at this moment, I suddenly felt a violent vibration coming from the ground. I turned around and saw a black line appearing on the distant horizon.

"What is that?" I was shocked and had a bad premonition.

"Oh no, it's cavalry! The cavalry of the Human King!" a general nearby exclaimed.

"Damn it! They actually have an ambush!" I cursed inwardly, and a feeling of powerlessness suddenly rose in my heart.

"Your Majesty, what should we do now?" Zhen Youcai rode his horse to my side and asked anxiously.

"Pass the order down, all soldiers, follow me..." Before I could finish my words, I was interrupted by a deafening shout of killing.

Looking closely, he saw another army appearing on the distant horizon. Although they were not numerous, they were all brave and skilled in fighting, and their momentum was no less than that of the Human King's army.

"That's..." I widened my eyes in surprise, and a glimmer of hope suddenly rose in my heart, "That's..."

"That's Village Chief Wu and Village Master Ma!" The general beside him shouted excitedly, his tone full of disbelief.

I looked closely, and it was indeed them! Village Chief Wu, spear in hand, led a group of villagers, all with resolute expressions, fearlessly charging towards the Hu Man King's cavalry. Meanwhile, Village Chief Ma led a group of bandits, armed with bows and arrows, attacking the enemy from the flank, their arrows hitting their targets.

"Well done!" I couldn't help but cheer loudly, a warm feeling welling up in my heart. The people spontaneously organized themselves to resist the foreign enemy. This loyalty and righteousness deeply moved me.

"Your Majesty, we are saved!" Zhen Youcai also showed a relieved smile on his face.

However, before we could rejoice for long, the situation on the battlefield changed again. The Hu Man King, riding a tall horse and holding a huge mace, rushed towards Zhen Youcai like a tiger descending from the mountain.

"General Zhen, be careful!" My heart tightened and I reminded loudly.

Zhen Youcai also saw the aggressive Hu Man King and dared not neglect him, immediately brandishing his spear to meet him in battle. The two exchanged blows in a fierce battle. The Hu Man King was immensely powerful, each strike carrying a tremendous force, while Zhen Youcai was agile and deftly neutralized his attacks.

However, the Hu Man King was a veteran who had fought many battles and was very experienced, so he gradually gained the upper hand. He roared angrily and smashed his mace towards Zhen Youcai with a whistling sound.

"Not good!" I thought to myself. Zhen Youcai couldn't dodge in time and could only bite the bullet and raise his gun to block.

There was a deafening "bang!" The shock made Zhen Youcai's palm numb, and the spear in his hand almost fell out of his hand. He was also knocked back several steps.

"Hahaha, the wimps from the Central Plains are nothing more than this!" King Human laughed triumphantly.

"Don't be so arrogant!" Zhen Youcai roared and rushed forward again.

"General Zhen!" I shouted anxiously, my heart in my throat.

Zhen Youcai's predicament fills me with anxiety, but as the Empress, I need to remain calm! I take a deep breath, shift my gaze from him, and quickly scan the battlefield. Although the enemy is advancing aggressively, after days of attrition and the sudden attack by Village Chief Wu and Village Master Ma, their formation is beginning to disorganize, and their morale is noticeably low.

"Pass the order down, archers suppress the enemy's flanks, and the infantry are divided into three teams, attacking in turns, and must consume the enemy's manpower!" I gave the order decisively, my voice crisp and firm, echoing throughout the battlefield.

"Your Majesty has ordered that archers suppress the enemy's flanks, and the infantry be divided into three teams, attacking in turns, and be sure to consume the enemy's manpower!" The messenger repeated my instructions loudly, conveying my will to every corner of the battlefield.

The soldiers' morale soared upon hearing my command, their weary faces rekindled with fighting spirit. The archers quickly adjusted their formation and unleashed a barrage of arrows on the enemy's flanks. The dense hail of arrows, like a swarm of locusts, forced the enemy back. The infantry, led by their respective commanders, surged forward like three black torrents, charging the enemy lines in wave after wave, dividing and encircling them.

The situation on the battlefield was gradually turning. Although the Hu Man King's troops were brave, they were gradually losing under our methodical offensive. I closely watched the changes in the battlefield, silently praying for Zhen Youcai's safe return.

"Your Majesty, the main force of the enemy has been defeated, and the Human King is retreating!" A scout came running over and excitedly reported the battle situation to me.

I was delighted, but before I could express my joy, I saw Zhen Youcai walking towards me, covered in blood, supported by someone. He was pale and his steps were unsteady, obviously seriously injured.

"General Zhen, how are you?" I hurried forward and asked with concern.

He forced a smile and said weakly, "I'm fine, Your Majesty, don't worry... cough cough..."

I watched him trying to hold back the pain, and my heart ached. At this moment, a horn suddenly sounded in the distance. The sound was desolate and sharp, like a call from hell, and my heart sank suddenly.

"Oh no! It's the Hu Man King's wolf cavalry!" Village Chief Wu's face changed drastically and he exclaimed in shock. Having lived on the border for many years, he knew the Hu Man King's army like the back of his hand and naturally recognized this formidable cavalry unit.

My heart sank, and I followed his gaze. On the distant horizon, a cloud of dust rose, obscuring the sun. Thousands of cavalrymen swept in like a black torrent. Clad in animal skins and armed with scimitars, their horses were tall and mighty, moving at incredible speed. In the blink of an eye, they were upon us.

"Kill!" Amidst the deafening cries of "Kill!", the wolf cavalry, like a sharp knife, fiercely penetrated our recently relaxed formation. The soldiers, who had originally thought victory was in sight, were caught off guard by this sudden attack before they could even react.

"Protect His Majesty!" Zhen Youcai, enduring the pain, held me in his arms and blocked a wolf cavalryman's blow with his sword. Blood streamed down his arm, but he seemed insensitive to the pain and continued to fight.

"General Zhen, don't worry about me, go and command the battle!" I shouted anxiously, my heart full of worry and fear.

"It is my duty to protect Your Majesty!" He said firmly, his eyes blazing. "Your Majesty, rest assured. Even if it costs me my life, I will never let the Hu Man King succeed in his scheme!"

He said this, ignoring my attempts to stop him and charging into the enemy lines once more. His nimble form and sharp swordsmanship, each strike brimming with murderous intent, saw him carve a bloody path through the enemy lines. However, the Human King's wolf cavalry was far too powerful. Our numbers were dwindling, and the situation was becoming increasingly critical.

"Hahaha, Niu Mengmeng, you can't escape today!" Just then, a burst of arrogant laughter echoed. I looked up and saw the Hu Man King, riding a giant black wolf, slowly approaching, surrounded by a group of personal guards. He stared at me with a vicious gaze, like a beast choosing its prey.

"King Hu Man, stop being so arrogant!" Zhen Youcai roared, brandishing his sword to meet the enemy. He and King Hu Man engaged in a fierce battle. Both were powerful figures with great martial arts skills. For a moment, the swords flashed and the outcome was unclear.

I was extremely anxious, but I was powerless and could only watch them fighting on the battlefield. Suddenly, Zhen Youcai groaned, his body swayed, and he almost fell off his horse...