Chapter 1 The Scourge of God, barbarians fear me like tigers!
Chapter 1 The Scourge of God, barbarians fear me like tigers!
Late Eastern Han Dynasty.
Bingzhou, Deyang County.
"My lord, Yanmen Pass has fallen, and 200,000 Xianbei troops are advancing!"
"Those Xianbei barbarians kill without blinking an eye, let's run away quickly!"
Instantly, screams erupted, and an atmosphere of despair filled the entire venue.
In the center of the county government hall, Li Qing, dressed in white and in official robes, knelt before the desk, his expression calm yet resolute.
Many constables stepped forward to persuade him to leave, their faces filled with panic and extreme fear.
"If you want to leave, then leave. As the magistrate, I will stay."
"There are still many people in Deyang City. I am the local official in charge of their lives, and I cannot abandon them."
"We must never allow these people to cry out and scream under the swords of foreign invaders."
Li Qing spoke calmly, determined not to run away.
Having traveled through time for three years and become the magistrate of Deyang, he has a deep affection for this land.
If you run away as soon as the enemy comes, what's the difference between you and a stray dog?
Li Qing knew what kind of people those Xianbei were, and as a person from the Central Plains, he could not stand by and watch them slaughter the people.
"My lord, take care!"
The constables sighed, picked up their bags, and fled for their lives.
Only Li Qing remained in the county government office.
"So be it. Three years have passed, it's all just a dream. Today, I'm going to fight a good battle."
"Killing a few more Xianbei people would make the trip worthwhile."
"We must never let the Xianbei people think that there is no one left in our land."
A resolute glint flashed in Li Qing's eyes. He immediately stood up and grabbed the sword from the table.
After straightening his robes, he strode away from the county government office.
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The streets were in complete chaos.
Chickens flew and dogs barked, people ran in all directions, and shouts echoed continuously.
"Look, the magistrate is here!"
"The magistrate is still here; he hasn't abandoned us!"
"Your Honor, please save us!"
A large number of people who did not have time to escape knelt down on the ground.
Li Qing has always cared for the people and is deeply loved by them.
"rub!"
He strode out, suddenly drew his sword, and the blade gleamed fiercely.
"Yanmen Pass has fallen; the Xianbei cavalry have trampled our gates!"
"These barbarians' swords are already pointed at us!"
"Today, I have no intention of running away; I will live and die with Deyang County!"
"Kill as many Xianbei as you can!"
"I will not stop those who want to escape. The south gate will be open for three hours."
"Those who do not wish to flee, and those who are willing to fight alongside me, stay."
"Three hours later, the city gates will close. We will fight to the death for the Han Dynasty!"
The sound was deafening, but Li Qing remained steadfast!
His impassioned words strengthened the people's resolve.
"No retreat! Fight those northern barbarians to the bitter end!"
"My father died fighting the Xianbei on the battlefield; I cannot bring shame upon him!"
"I'm so old, why should I run? My three sons were killed by the Xianbei, and I must avenge them!"
Thousands gathered, and not a single person chose to flee.
Li Qing's eyes were filled with tears as he looked around at everyone in front of him.
There were elderly people, women, children, and adults.
These people had no sharp weapons, only boundless courage and passion.
They cannot stop the Xianbei cavalry; those who remain today will all perish.
But in Li Qing's eyes, they were the pillars of the Han Dynasty, and those nobles and rich people were not worthy of representing the Han Dynasty.
These passionate people are the true soul of the Han Dynasty!
Li Qing shouted, "Everyone, follow me to the city wall and fight the enemy!"
Just then, something unexpected happened!
"Ding! Congratulations, host, on awakening the God's Scourge System!"
"New player gift pack has been sent out, would you like to claim it now!"
The sudden sound jolted Li Qing awake.
Having spent three years in this world, I have finally activated the system.
Claim yours now!
Li Qing decisively gave the order using the consciousness communication system.
"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu (rank 10,000!)"
"Do you wish to summon immediately?"
Li Qing was shocked.
Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu! His bravery and prowess are unparalleled throughout history!
He could not only summon Xiang Yu, but also a full ten thousand Xiang Yus?
Unable to contain his excitement, Li Qing coughed lightly and said, "Summon!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host, summoning successful!"
"Ten thousand Xiang Yu figures have been automatically generated and are located in the desolate mountains ten miles away from here!"
"There is only one original Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu. The rest are clones whose memories have been altered and they will defect on their own!"
After listening to the system's explanation, Li Qing finally understood, and he was filled with ecstasy!
There really are ten thousand Xiang Yus! This is truly a dream start!
If one Xiang Yu could shock the world, what would happen if there were ten thousand Xiang Yus?
At that moment, Li Qing decisively summoned everyone and immediately climbed onto the city wall.
Soon, thick smoke billowed up in the distance, and everyone immediately screamed in alarm.
"The cavalry is coming! It's definitely the Xianbei!"
"Let's fight! Even if it means death, we'll fight them!"
The crowd roared, and the atmosphere became tense.
Although they were full of passion, their strengths varied greatly, and they had never been tempered by war.
If they were to truly clash with the Xianbei cavalry, victory would be difficult to achieve.
Li Qing, however, remained calm and confident.
Further away, a powerful and well-organized cavalry unit came into view.
The horses were all black, and the heavy armor was also pitch black.
From a distance, the soldiers looked as if they were made from the same mold, with the same height and build, and holding strange weapons, similar to muskets.
They exuded a murderous aura that terrified everyone.
At the same time, a thought crossed everyone's mind.
Even if the number of people from Deyang County increased tenfold, they would not pose any threat to this cavalry!
"How did the Xianbei cavalry become so terrifying?"
"That's right, none of the Xianbei I've ever met before have possessed such power!"
"Can our small county town withstand even one of their charges?"
We looked at each other, and immediately the thought of retreat arose. Fear spread and completely overwhelmed any remaining courage we had.
At that very moment, those heavily armored cavalrymen, exuding murderous intent, suddenly dismounted and knelt on one knee.
Their movements were perfectly synchronized, as if they were being directed by the same brain.
"This humble general, Xiang Yu, pays his respects to my lord!"
The sounds converged into a giant wave, shaking everyone's eardrums.
The people in Deyang County were stunned on the spot.
"My lord, my lord?"
"Could it be the county magistrate?"
All eyes were on Li Qing.
Li Qing smiled slightly, her joy growing even stronger.
Through the system, he could clearly see this army of tens of thousands of people, all of whom were absolutely loyal.
Moreover, everyone's strength is terrifying!
"My lords, you've worked hard! Get up now!"
Li Qing shouted, "Open the city gates!"
The city gate slowly rose in response.
"Thank you, my lord!"
Xiang Yu and his clone leaped up together and mounted their horses.
The procession, lined up neatly, entered Deyang County.
Li Qing's gaze was intense.
He had thought of such a tactic when he played strategy games: to gather many powerful generals and form an invincible army.
However, these famous generals fought their own battles and were all arrogant, making it difficult for anyone to gain the genuine obedience of all of them.
Forcing them to merge might actually weaken their fighting strength.
But now, the system has perfectly solved this problem.
The unity of thought among ten thousand people demonstrated an extraordinary tacit understanding, a tacit understanding that cannot be achieved through training.
Under Xiang Yu's leadership, riding their warhorses, they will become a terrifying cavalry force that strikes fear into the hearts of all!
Once they dismounted, each of them was a legendary general capable of taking on a hundred men!
All the people gazed at this powerful army with awe.
Li Qing personally went forward to greet them.
"My lord, my rescue was delayed; I request punishment!"
"Ha, what crime have you committed? You've traveled a long way to get here; it's like sending charcoal in snowy weather. Whatever your needs, please feel free to ask!"
Li Qing quickly stepped forward and helped Xiang Yu up.
Xiang Yu's eyes were resolute, and he immediately said loudly, "Since my lord says so, I do indeed have a request!"
Li Qing smiled and replied, "Please feel free to speak."
Xiang Yu decisively said, "Our army is newly formed and has no name yet. Please, my lord, bestow upon us a name!"
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