Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 302 When did I say I wanted to fight the Zhenxi Army here?
In the camp, Murong Zhao sat quietly.

Few people in Yongtianzhou can match his military strategy.

If not, he wouldn't have come here alone.

Even though most of his previous plans failed at this time, he was not anxious.

Man proposes, God disposes.

Murong Zhao had been through hundreds of battles and never cared about the gains and losses of a city, a place, a battle, or an army.

Since it doesn't work this time, then I'll kill a Dragon Elephant Master and show the power of Dayan.

As a result, the other four countries and three regions will be somewhat wary of Beiyan.

Moreover, the situation of four countries and three regions jointly resisting the Qin Dynasty will become more stable.

The big tent was silent, and Murong Zhao was not in a hurry at all.

The more chaotic the situation is, the more impatient you should be as the leader.

It was not until the night faded and the sun rose, after the army's morning exercises, that he looked up with a calm expression.

"Send the order, break camp and capture Gubei City."

His voice slowly rose and echoed around the tent.

"Woo——"

The horn sounded, and the blood and energy in the camp condensed, surged, and flowed.

At this moment, the world within a radius of a hundred miles seemed to be swept by the murderous aura of the army.

A hundred miles outside the camp, on the mountain, the Linglan King Ying Chongxiao, who was sitting cross-legged, flew up into the sky, with a gleam in his eyes.

His gaze seemed to cross hundreds of miles of mountains and rivers and see the Zhenxi Army camp.

The sun was already high in the sky at this time. The Zhenxi Army camp had finished its rest and was slowly gathering.

This means that there is no news from Linghe direction.

Or, in Linghe, Zhang Yuan's plan for a night attack failed.

Originally, this was also an adventure.

Whether it succeeds or not depends on God's will.

"When has my Great Qin ever cared about the will of heaven?" King Linglan's eyes were filled with fighting spirit, and the mighty power of the Dragon Elephant Grandmaster surged outside his body.

As he moved, a hundred-foot-tall dragon elephant emerged.

The Zhenxi Army camp, hundreds of miles away, was also shaken by the power of dragons and elephants.

That was Murong Zhao, the Emperor of Northern Yan.

……

Gubeicheng.

On the top of the city wall, the bonfires were extinguished only when the morning sun shone over the city.

Shangguan Chenglin, Guo Tangyuan and others who were guarding the city wall showed a hint of fatigue and a hint of relief on their faces.

This counts as another night of survival.

The soldiers who were resting in the city also began to change shifts one after another.

Not far away, Princess Fengming, dressed in a light red robe, placed her hand on the hilt of the sword at her waist, looking into the distance with a calm expression.

Over there, although no smoke or dust could be seen, one could see the clouds moving slowly, being carried by the blood and energy.

This is the gathering of a large army, causing changes in the sky.

"The Zhenxi Army has moved." Shangguan Chenglin whispered softly.

Guo Tangyuan on the side clenched his fists, his face tense.

There are only a few thousand soldiers in Gubei City now, and they have no fighting spirit and no fighting ability. How can they face the 70,000-strong army led by the Emperor Murong Zhao of Dayan?

"I hope they can stop it..." Guo Tangyuan shook his head and said softly.

Gubei City is absolutely unstoppable.

"Send a message to the city, asking the prefect to lead the people out of the city for refuge."

The voice of Princess Fengming rang out.

Several accompanying officials hurried down the city.

A moment later, the sound of gongs was heard in the city. Teams of armed guards and scattered soldiers led the people out of the city through the north gate and headed towards Bailiu Town, thirty miles away.

The prefect Li Duanfang, wearing a military robe, and Xiao Lou, holding a long sword, quickly climbed to the top of the city wall.

"Why doesn't the prefect leave?" Princess Fengming showed surprise when she saw Li Duanfang.

"Haha, I have a duty to defend this territory. How can I leave without permission?" Li Duanfang pressed his palm against the hilt of the long sword at his waist. "Besides, if you, Princess Fengming, don't leave, why should I leave?"

Xiao Lou, standing by, also had a calm expression. He looked at the rising dust in the distance and said loudly, "Facing the Emperor of Yan directly, even if I die in battle, it would be a pleasure."

These words made the blood of all the generals on the city wall boil.

Civil officials like prefects and envoys are all determined to fight to the death. What are they afraid of?
In this situation, what does it matter if we die in battle?
Even Shangguan Chenglin and Guo Tangyuan clenched their fists slightly.

Princess Fengming glanced at everyone.

"When did I say we would fight the Zhenxi Army here?"

On the top of the city wall, everyone's faces froze.

——————————————Gubeicheng.

Under the city wall, a team of soldiers stood guard, watching Princess Fengming and the city officials as a large group of people left the city.

"The army in the city left yesterday, and today the people and officials, including the guards, have all left."

A soldier lowered his voice and turned to look at the people around him.

"Brothers, at this time, what does it mean to leave only us surrendered soldiers to defend the city?"

A hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes.

"Do these Qin people really believe us?"

These words made everyone around look unhappy.

But no one dared to answer.

"Once your majesty's army arrives, Gubei City will be completely destroyed. Those of us who surrender will surely die without a burial place."

A voice sounded from not far away.

Everyone was shocked and looked up.

"Master Shangguan——"

The one who came quickly was Shangguan Chenglin, who had a prominent background.

Shangguan Chenglin was holding a sword in his hand, wearing a black robe, and exuding a murderous aura.

"The Qin army has retreated, and Gubei City is now an empty city."

"The Qin people want us to stop the Zhenxi Army led by Your Majesty."

Looking at the soldiers around him, Shangguan Chenglin lowered his voice and said, "Let alone us, even a hundred thousand soldiers can't stop Your Majesty."

"The Qin people want us to die."

To die.

All the soldiers clenched their fists.

Taking a deep breath, Shangguan Chenglin looked at everyone and said, "General Guo has already called on his brothers to start an uprising on the city wall."

"Once the Zhenxi Army arrives, we will present Gubei City to Your Majesty."

……

The 70,000-strong Zhenxi Army marched forward in a mighty force.

In the army, Murong Zhao sensed the dragon-elephant aura of Ying Chongxiao who was retreating step by step a hundred miles away, and murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

The biggest goal of this battle is to kill Ying Chongxiao.

He believed that as long as the army attacked the city, Ying Chongxiao and the masters under his command would definitely come to the rescue.

Slaying the dragon elephant and killing the master, after this battle, who in the world dares to look down on Northern Yan?
With his fists slightly clenched, Murong Zhao looked towards the direction of Gubei City in front of him.

"Send the order, assemble the cavalry, and take Gubei City in one go."

……

Gubeicheng.

Under the city.

Thousands of soldiers knelt down and bowed.

When the Zhenxi Army rushed to Gubei City, the city gates were already wide open.

Shangguan Chenglin, the son of Shangguan Siyun, the Minister of Justice, mobilized the army in the city, opened the city gates, and surrendered to Dayan.

The Zhenxi Army captured Gubei City without bloodshed.

When the current army reported, Murong Zhao's face was extremely gloomy.

The cavalry rushed to the city gate. Murong Zhao looked at the thousands of people kneeling in front of him, his palm pressing on the hilt of the sword.

"Your Majesty, Master Shangguan has prepared rice and meat for us to surrender and reward the army."

"Master Shangguan has already gone after the fleeing Qin soldiers. He said that if he were given half a day, he could capture them."

In front of the army, buckets of rice and meat were steaming.

Murong Zhao sensed the power of the dragon and elephant, which was hundreds of miles away and not approaching at all, and he wished he could chop these good-for-nothings in front of him into pieces with one blow.

What he wanted was a bloody battle, and to lure the Qin Grandmaster to fight.

What use does he have for these gluttons?
"Where did the Qin people go?" Murong Zhao shouted.

The soldiers looked at each other, their faces bewildered.

"Your Majesty, they went to Bailiu Town. It's not far, only a few dozen miles away."

"Master Shangguan said—"

Before the soldier who was reporting had finished speaking, Murong Zhao had already galloped on his horse and was circling the city.

The Zhenxi Army followed closely behind, with their cavalry roaring and galloping.

"No, let's eat first before we leave..."

In front of the city gate, soldiers were calling out.

　It's late today, it's my fault.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)