Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 302 War Breaks Out, Battlefield Crisis

Foreign enemies finally launched a large-scale attack, war broke out, and the Marquis's mansion faced enormous challenges.

The battle cries were deafening, and the enemy troops surged forward like a tidal wave, a dark and awe-inspiring sight. Xiao Ling stood on the city wall, gripping his sword tightly, his face grim.

"Prepare for battle!" he roared.

The soldiers stood ready, raining arrows down on the enemy, but the enemy seemed undaunted and continued their frenzied charge.

Su Jinxiu organized the people in the rear to provide supplies and support to the soldiers at the front.

"Let's all keep pushing! The soldiers on the front lines are waiting for us!" Her voice was firm and encouraging.

On the battlefield, smoke filled the air, and blood stained the earth. Xiao Ling personally led his soldiers into battle, engaging in fierce close combat with the enemy.

"Kill!" Xiao Ling roared, brandishing his sword with boundless courage and determination with each swing.

However, the enemy forces were simply too numerous, and the Marquis's army gradually became unable to hold out, and gaps began to appear in the defensive line.

"Plug the breach!" Xiao Ling shouted, his voice already somewhat hoarse.

Just then, an enemy general seized the opportunity and charged towards Xiao Ling.

"My lord, be careful!" the soldiers beside him exclaimed.

Xiao Ling dodged the enemy general's attack with a sidestep, and with a backhand strike, stabbed the general in the shoulder. The enemy general, in pain, retaliated even more fiercely.

At this critical moment, Xiao Ling's deputy general led a team of reinforcements to arrive in time and repelled the enemy general.

"My lord, are you alright?" the adjutant asked.

Xiao Ling shook his head: "Continue the fight!"

The war lasted for several days, and the Marquis's army suffered heavy casualties, but they still held their ground and did not retreat in the slightest.

Su Jinxiu was extremely anxious as she watched the wounded soldiers being carried down from the front lines. She decided to risk going to the enemy camp to try and find the enemy's weaknesses.

Under the cover of night, Su Jinxiu set off with several trusted confidants.

They carefully avoided enemy patrols and approached the enemy camp.

Suddenly, an enemy patrol dog spotted them.

"Run!" Su Jinxiu shouted.

They fled desperately as the enemy pursued them.

On the battlefield, the enemy forces were advancing aggressively, and the Marquis's army was in crisis, suffering heavy casualties.

Xiao Ling stared at the horrific scene before him, his heart filled with anxiety. The shouts of the soldiers and the groans of the wounded mingled together, adding to his sense of pressure.

"My lord, we can't hold out much longer!" A general covered in blood ran up to report.

Xiao Ling gritted his teeth: "No matter what, we must hold on!"

At this moment, the enemy's attack became increasingly fierce, and their catapults continuously hurled boulders at the Houfu army's positions.

"Get out of the way!" The soldiers scattered in panic, but many were still hit by the boulders and lost their lives instantly.

Su Jinxiu was extremely anxious upon hearing the bad news from the front lines. She personally led a group of women to bandage the soldiers' wounds and encouraged them not to give up.

"We must trust the Marquis, and believe that the Marquis's army can defeat the enemy!" Su Jinxiu shouted.

However, the situation on the battlefield became increasingly dire. The Marquis's army's defensive lines were constantly being compressed, and the soldiers were exhausted and demoralized.

Xiao Ling knew that if effective measures were not taken, the war would end in defeat.

"Gather all cavalry and charge with me!" Xiao Ling decided to take a desperate gamble.

The cavalrymen responded enthusiastically, charging towards the enemy alongside Xiao Ling. In an instant, the sound of hooves thundered and battle cries shook the heavens.

However, the enemy was prepared and set up numerous traps, resulting in heavy losses for the Marquis's cavalry.

Xiao Ling was also injured in the battle; his arm was pierced by an enemy spear, but he still fought bravely.

"My lord, you should retreat first!" the personal guard beside him advised.

"No! I swear to live and die with my soldiers!" Xiao Ling said resolutely.

Just then, an elite enemy force attacked from the flank, and the Marquis's army was suddenly caught in a pincer movement.

"It's over, it's all over!" Some soldiers began to cry in despair.

Xiao Ling tried to stay calm and thought of a solution.

Meanwhile, back home, Su Jinxiu was anxiously trying to think of a solution. Suddenly, she came up with a plan.

"Quickly, bring out the kerosene we prepared!" Su Jinxiu directed the group.

It turned out that Su Jinxiu had arranged for a large amount of kerosene to be prepared in advance, in preparation for use at a critical moment.

She had oil transported to the city wall, poured it onto the enemy troops, and then lit torches and threw them down.

In an instant, the enemy's position turned into a sea of ​​fire, and the enemy troops were thrown into chaos.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xiao Ling led his soldiers in a counterattack, finally stabilizing the situation temporarily.

But the enemy did not give up; they reorganized their troops and prepared to launch another attack.