amaotonovel Chapter 469 The Death of Yu Jin
Chapter 469 The Death of Yu Jin
Anyone who has attended a large gathering knows that when entering or exiting a passageway, it is essential to queue in an orderly manner and never push or shove, otherwise it can easily cause chaos or even lead to a stampede.
The same applies when a large army leaves the city; they must queue and never crowd, especially when pursued by the enemy. Since the army is armed, if friendly forces are accidentally injured, it could provoke hatred and cause them to start fighting each other, which would be a huge problem.
But is it possible to get a group of terrified soldiers to calmly line up? Of course not. So what can be done?
There was only one way: to send a large army to cover the rear, sacrificing themselves to buy time for the main army to leave the city in an orderly manner.
Yu Jin, a veteran of countless battles, understood this very well, so he issued the order to Jiang Ji without hesitation.
Jiang Ji's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly said, "How can this be? It's too dangerous."
Yu Jin said, "This is the only way. Moreover, I am a tainted man. This battle is my only chance to turn my life around. If I fail, I will be doomed forever. Rather than go back to be tried and humiliated, I would rather die a glorious death in battle. This time, I, Yu Jin, will never surrender again."
"Before I die, I'd like to say a few more words. First, I thank Clerk Jiang for vouching for me and giving me this opportunity. Second, please pass on a message to the King: I, Yu Jin, have failed him in this life, and if the King does not mind in the next life, I, Yu Jin, am willing to follow him to the death."
"Furthermore, if Clerk Jiang is willing, please take care of my son for me. If not, then forget it, and we'll part ways here."
After saying this, he brandished his spear and led his 5,000 troops to charge towards Guan Xing.
Seeing this, Jiang Ji roared with tears in his eyes: "Leave the city! Everyone line up and leave the city in an orderly manner. Anyone who disobeys will be executed."
At this moment, Guan Xing had caught up with the Wei army. When the Wei army saw the Han army coming, some resisted, some surrendered, and some fled, creating chaos.
Guan Xing seized the opportunity to fight with all his might, trying to reach the city gate as quickly as possible. However, the nearby terrain was narrow and the number of people was large, resulting in an extremely crowded scene. Even if the Wei army dared not fight again, they blocked the road, making it difficult for people to pass.
When Yu Jin arrived, he was furious to see his own soldiers turning their backs to the Han army as they fled in panic. He killed three deserters and roared, "Stop running! If you keep running around like this, we'll all die! Charge with me!"
After saying this, he took the lead and charged towards the Han army. The Wei soldiers who were fleeing for their lives finally calmed down and followed him when they saw Yu Jin leading the charge.
Yu Jin's prestige in the army was so high that the soldiers instinctively followed him when they saw him charging into battle, which led to more and more people gathering around Yu Jin, and he gradually gained an advantage in some areas.
Seeing that Yu Jin seemed about to rise up, Guan Xing turned around and charged at Yu Jin without saying a word, shouting at the same time, "Yu Jin, your opponent is me, Guan Xing. I said you wouldn't survive the moment you drove away the people."
Seeing Guan Xing charging towards him, Yu Jin was not alarmed but delighted. He also turned around and attacked Guan Xing, shouting, "Guan Xing, you little thief, don't spout nonsense in front of me. I may not be able to beat your father, but I can beat you!"
As he shouted, his eyes gleamed with excitement, as if he couldn't wait to rush to Guan Xing and fight him to the death.
The moment Yu Jin decided to cover Jiang Ji's retreat, he had no intention of living. Since he was determined to die, he naturally wanted to take a few people down with him before he died. Killing one would be enough, killing two or more would be a bonus. If he could kill Guan Xing, he would make a huge profit. When Cao Cao received the news, he might not only stop blaming him, but also give him a posthumous title.
With the idea of dragging Guan Xing down to hell with him, Yu Jin rushed to Guan Xing and swung his spear like a club, smashing it down on Guan Xing's head.
Undeterred by the danger, Guan Xing brandished his sword and charged forward, engaging Yu Jin in a fierce battle where both were forced back by the force of the blow.
The two then charged forward and clashed again, their swords and spears flashing and sparks flying, forcing the nearby army to retreat and make way for them.
Both the Han and Wei armies tacitly retreated three zhang away. Without any restraint, Guan Xing and Yu Jin fought even more fiercely. Yu Jin wanted to die together with Guan Xing, so he had no defense and fought desperately with every move.
Unfortunately, he was not known for his martial prowess among the Five Tiger Generals, and his martial arts skills were far inferior to those of Zhang Liao and Zhang He. He simply couldn't defeat Guan Xing in a short period of time.
Guan Xing saw through Yu Jin's plan to take him to hell with him, so he switched from offense to defense and went all out to wear down Yu Jin's strength.
You're over fifty, I don't believe you can outlast me.
Sure enough, after a dozen or so rounds, Yu Jin began to pant heavily, and his movements slowed down. Guan Xing seized the opportunity to sidestep the thrusting spear, and as Yu Jin returned the spear, he suddenly grabbed the shaft and pulled hard.
Although this attempt failed to pull the spear back from Yu Jin's hand, it did cause Yu Jin to stumble. Then, taking advantage of Yu Jin's unsteady footing, Yu Jin threw away the long sword, freed his right hand, grabbed the spear shaft, and started a tug-of-war with Yu Jin.
Battlefield fighting is no different from gang fights; as long as you win, you don't need to care too much about so-called moves. When it really comes down to fighting for your life, more than 90% of those fancy moves are useless.
Guan Xing was a typical pragmatist with only one goal in mind: to win. After grabbing the spear shaft, he used both arms to try to wrest the spear from Yu Jin's hands, thereby forcing Yu Jin into the unarmed combat arena that he was good at.
Unexpectedly, Yu Jin was also a seasoned veteran. Although his martial arts skills were not high, his experience was invaluable. The moment Guan Xing grabbed the spear shaft, Yu Jin decisively let go. Guan Xing tried his best but ended up pulling on empty air, causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground.
As Yu Jin released his grip, he decisively stepped back to the side, dodging the spear shaft. He hooked Guan Xing's longsword in his hand, swung the hilt, and slashed at Guan Xing.
"Fuck..."
Upon seeing this, Guan Xing cursed on the spot and raised his gun to defend himself, but an arrow suddenly flew from above and struck Yu Jin in the throat. Yu Jin's hand holding the knife froze in mid-air, and after a moment he fell backward powerlessly.
Guan Xing quickly got up and looked back. As soon as he turned his head, he saw Dong Hui running towards him with a bow and arrow in hand. It was Dong Hui who had shot the arrow just now.
Knowing Guan Xing's importance, Dong Hui naturally had to be vigilant about Guan Xing's safety at all times. During the battle between the two, he withdrew from the fight and hid to the side to wait for an opportunity, and at the critical moment, he shot a fatal arrow.
Dong Hui came to Guan Xing's side, helped him up, and said with a smile, "Young General, you won't blame me for stealing your credit, will you?"
Guan Xing rolled his eyes and laughed, "What kind of talk is that? You saved my life. It seems my martial arts skills are still a bit behind my father and brothers. I still need to practice."
Although that attack just now wouldn't have killed him on the spot, it did put him at a disadvantage. If things continued to drag on, he might not be a match for Yu Jin.
As expected, none of the Five Tiger Generals were weak; even though Yu Jin's martial prowess was at the bottom among them, he was still someone many could not even dream of matching.
Guan Xing walked up to Yu Jin, picked up the long sword, swung it to cut off Yu Jin's head, held it on the tip of the sword, and roared, "Yu Jin is dead! Aren't you going to surrender?"
The Wei army was already terrified by Guan Yu, and seeing Yu Jin die in battle, they lost all courage to resist. They threw down their weapons and knelt down to surrender.
Guan Xing ordered, "Dong Hui, stay here with Fei Yi to clean up the battlefield. The rest of you, come with me to pursue Jiang Ji. Today, we must annihilate the remaining Wei troops at Changbanpo."
With the Han River to the east of Jiangling, the Daba Mountains to the west, and Guan Xing's pursuing troops to the south, the Wei army had no choice but to flee north.
However, even before the battle began, Guan Xing had ordered Zhu Ran and Sun Huan to ambush the Wei army at Changban Slope. The Wei army would not be able to escape. As long as he led his troops to the scene, he would be able to join forces with Zhu Ran and Sun Huan to annihilate the Wei army at Changban Slope.
Changbanpo was the burial place of the Wei army.