Chapter 84: Death of Helu
Helu was already disheartened.
In Wudu, Helu escaped once; in Li Ze, Helu escaped once!
But in Wuyuan, Helu knew that this was his fate. If he didn't die, Qingji would not be able to sleep. One day, Helu would be killed by Qingji. There would be no escape and no way to escape!
Helu was not afraid of death, but he also did not want to die too miserably.
"My lord, flee. Follow Master Fuchai and fight your way out of the encirclement. If you cross the sea to the east, there may be a glimmer of hope for your survival!"
Wu Zixu was still persuading him earnestly.
But Helu had made up his mind!
"Qingji will not let me go. He wants my life. With Qingji's false kindness and righteousness, he might let you go..."
Helu had already planned to surrender.
At this moment, Fu Chai, unwilling to accept defeat, gritted his teeth and waved his hand, saying, "Father, I'm sorry!"
"Take the lord away to me!"
The soldiers following Fuchai rushed forward immediately, and regardless of how Helu struggled, they carried him towards the chariot.
At this time, the Vietnamese soldiers led by Shi Mai had already killed their way to the mansion, chopping down anyone they saw, and their bright red blood soaked the ground.
Wu Zixu sat there quietly, waiting for the Yue people to capture him.
"Let me go! Let me go now!"
Helu was still struggling, trying to break free from the restraints of the two soldiers.
Fu Chai and Fu Gai, with hundreds of soldiers and Helu, fought their way out of the city, trying to escape eastward across the sea.
However, how could the Vietnamese army not know their intentions?
Yun Chang had already set up an ambush on one side of the river where the warships were placed. When Helu's army fled, he fired arrows and killed many of Helu's soldiers.
Seeing this, Fuchai, Helu and others couldn't help but feel despair!
"Fu Gai, take good care of Fu Chai and escape to Wuxi. If you have the chance, you must avenge me!"
After saying this, Helü broke free from the restraints of the two armored soldiers, picked up a long bronze spear, jumped off the chariot, and quickly charged towards the Yue army on the opposite side.
"Father!"
Fuchai roared unwillingly, with tears in his eyes, and was about to rush over to fight alongside Helu. Fortunately, Fu Gai hugged Fuchai in time to prevent him from making any stupid move.
"Retreat! Get on board! Quick!"
Fu Gai started shouting and, together with two armored soldiers, held the struggling Fu Chai and ran quickly towards the warship docked on the shore.
"Let me go! Let me go!"
After getting on the warship, Fuchai was still unwilling to give up and thought about breaking free from his restraints and running down to rescue Helu, but Fu Gai, who had calmed down, decisively slapped Fuchai in the face with a "slap"!
"Fuchai, you need to calm down!"
Fu Gai roared with red eyes: "Brother has made up his mind to die! Do you want his blood to be shed in vain?"
"Live on, live for your father! This is your brother's last wish, do you know that?"
Hearing this, Fuchai finally calmed down, tears welled up in his eyes, and he sobbed.
As the saying goes, men don't shed tears easily, but only when they are sad!
Helu chose to die because he had no choice.
After all, if Helu hadn't died, how could Fuchai survive?
The real target of the Yue army and Qingji's biggest concern was Helu, not Fuchai!
"kill!"
After seeing that Fuchai and others had escaped by boat, Helu, who was determined to die, continued to fight with the Yue army.
As a famous general of his time, Helu's military prowess is unquestionable!
He waved the long spear in his hand, charged left and right, and killed more than ten Vietnamese soldiers, leaving his clothes stained with blood!
The Yue soldiers around were so frightened by Helu's bravery that they dared not move forward.
At this moment, all the soldiers following Helu had been killed or wounded!
But they still surrounded Helu tightly, waiting for the last moment!
Even if they die, they will take someone with them!
Not far away, Shi Mai, who was standing on the chariot, couldn't help but frown and wonder in his heart when he saw how fierce Helu and others were.
Wu Manzi is Wu Manzi, he is so stubborn even when he dies!
Watching so many soldiers die tragically at the hands of Helu and others, Shi Mai's heart was bleeding .
"Ji Guang! Surrender! You will inevitably die, but I can give you a dignified death!"
Shi Mai shouted loudly and waved his hand, causing thousands of Yue soldiers to surround Helu and his men, but they did not launch an attack.
At the same time, the archers of the Yue army were already drawing their bows and arrows. If there was any sudden killing movement from Helu's side, they would immediately shoot arrows!
Helü knew that he had no way to escape, so he looked around with a sad smile, looked at the few dozen soldiers left behind him, and said, "Second and Third Sons, please forgive me."
"You are all loyal and brave men, role models for the world! I, Wu Guang, am very lucky to have you two stick with me and fight side by side with me!"
After a pause, Helu stuck the long spear in his hand into the ground with a "bang", looked at the soldiers behind him who were covered in wounds and blood, and shouted: "But, enough, enough!"
"It is enough for me, Wu Guang, to die alone. There is no need for two or three sons to be buried with me!"
"Now, I give my last order! Gentlemen, please put down your weapons!"
Upon hearing this, the soldiers behind Helu could not help but look at each other, looking at a loss.
They no longer knew what they were fighting for.
Seeing this, Helu shouted again: "If you still think that I, Wu Guang, am your lord, please throw down your weapons and surrender! Gentlemen, your parents, wives, and children are still waiting for you to return home!"
Such harsh words finally moved the soldiers of Helu Army present.
They all drooped their heads, like eggplants hit by frost. Finally, one of them threw away the spear in his hand, and then more people threw their weapons on the ground and surrendered.
"Shi Mai, please treat my warriors well! If anything happens to them after I die, I will never let you go even if I turn into a ghost!"
Shi Mai was frightened by Helu's words and actions, and hesitated, but ultimately did not agree or argue.
Helu's face was filled with disappointment. He finally sighed, tightly grasping the bronze spear stuck in the ground, and said with emotion: "It's fate! My defeat is not the fault of war!"
After a pause, Helu looked up to the sky and shouted, "Qingji! You won! But, I, Wu Guang, will be waiting for you in the underworld !"
As soon as he finished speaking, Helu suddenly exerted force, allowing the sharp blade of the long spear to cut his neck. His throat was cut and blood gushed out immediately!
"My Lord!"
The soldiers behind him looked reluctant.
Helü had not yet completely died. He just staggered back a few steps, then knelt on one knee on the ground, leaning on his long spear with one hand, letting his breath of life slip away.
Helu is indeed a man!
Shi Mai couldn't help but stand in awe of such a Helu!
