The Prodigal Son

Yelü Shu was completely bewildered and had no idea what was going on.

But now the arrow is on the bowstring, and there's no choice but to release it.

It's too late to retreat!

The only option is to fight!

He hoped that Yelü Xing, that bastard, would launch a surprise attack from behind as soon as possible, break through the Ning army, and join him.

Otherwise, if the Ning army's cavalry on both flanks surrounded them at the same time, they would be surrounded and annihilated.

"kill!"

Yelü Shu had no time to think and led his personal guards to join the main force in the charge.

However, as soon as the two sides engaged in battle, a scout rushed in with a report: "General, a large force of cavalry wearing our armor has circled around to our rear! They are all wearing our armor, but they are wearing white cloaks, and even their general's flag has been changed to a 'Yue' character flag..."

"What?"

Upon hearing this news, Yelü Shu panicked completely.

It wasn't Yelü Xing's men!

Finished!

Yelü Xing's troops were wiped out by the Ning army!

Ning Jun put on their armor and staged a play to trick him out of Haidong City!

Moreover, that bastard must have told Ningren about their plan!

Otherwise, the Ning people would never have played this game of counter-strategy with them!

An overwhelming sense of grief and indignation suddenly overwhelmed him.

"Yelü Xing, you son of a bitch!"

Yelü Shu's eyes were bloodshot as he roared in grief and indignation.

He could accept being defeated by the enemy.

He simply couldn't accept being betrayed by his own brother and falling into a trap.

What a cowardly beast!

At this moment, Yelü Shu wished he could devour Yelü Xing alive.

"General, let's retreat!"

The guards hurriedly offered a warning.

"Withdraw? What are you talking about? Can we even get out?"

Yelü Shu glared angrily at his personal guards, roaring murderously, "Kill! Follow me and kill them all!"

We can't get out!

They were surrounded by enemy troops on all sides, and they had already engaged the Ning army in battle!

There's no way to retreat anymore!

Retreat now, and that would be like sticking out your neck for the Ning army to chop off!

Fight!

We have no choice but to give it our all!

Even if it means death, we will tear a piece of flesh from Ning Jun's body!

"Charge!"

Yelü Shu roared and spurred his horse forward.

Soon, the cavalry of both sides were locked in a fierce battle.

At the same time, Han Chong led the White Robe Army to break out from the left flank.

Qin Yu led Yue Hanshan's troops and quickly penetrated to the rear of the battlefield.

"Dismount and form ranks!"

Yue Hanshan gave a loud order, and Qin Yu brought the Thousand-Mile Eye to a small hillside nearby.

With his telescope, he could clearly see the soldiers on both sides locked in a fierce battle in the distance.

"It seems that Yue Hanshan's group of men will be of no use."

A smile appeared on Qin Yu's face, and he handed the Thousand-Mile Eye to Nan Que'er beside him.

He thought Yelü Shu would hastily retreat and break through the encirclement!

Unexpectedly, Yelü Shu chose to confront them head-on.

Nan Que'er glanced at it casually, then put down her clairvoyance and looked at Qin Yu with a smile: "After this battle, there shouldn't be any major battles before the New Year, right?"

"There shouldn't be any more!"

Qin Yu nodded slightly. "Even if there are more, it will be because we are forced to defend ourselves!"

Once Yelü Shu's 20,000 cavalry are defeated, Northern Qi should have little military strength south of the Panjiang River.

The remaining surrendered soldiers probably won't need much fighting; as long as they arrive with their troops, the surrendered soldiers will automatically open the city gates and surrender.

If the Northern Qi forces were to advance further south of the Panjiang River, their numbers would likely exceed ten or twenty thousand men.

"I hope so!"

A hint of anticipation appeared in Nan Que'er's eyes.

She really didn't want to fight anymore!

If the fighting continues, their army will likely be worn down by injuries and illnesses.

Under the watchful eyes of Qin Yu and his companions, the cavalry of both sides engaged in a chaotic battle.

With Liang Hongqiao and Han Chong leading their troops into the battlefield from the left and right flanks, the outcome of the battle was no longer in doubt.

However, the fighting spirit of the Northern Qi cavalry was still quite good.

Even when completely surrounded, they continued to fight.

But as more and more Northern Qi cavalrymen fell, the will to resist among the survivors grew weaker and weaker.

When Ning Huang, this formidable weapon, arrived before Yelü Shu with Qi Dachui, Gui San, and Gui Si, leaving a trail of blood mist, and with a single stroke severed Yelü Shu's banner and head, the morale of the Northern Qi cavalry finally began to crumble, and they began to surrender one after another.

The outcome is already decided!

Qin Yu turned and ordered the messenger: "Order Yuan Dingguo's troops to stay and clean up the battlefield. Han Chong and Liang Hongqiao, immediately lead your troops to launch a surprise attack on Haidong City!"

Next, it should be a quick raid!

Shengzhou is already in their hands; the only question is whether they will have the opportunity to seize Xiazhou.

At present, they are also unable to conquer the land north of Panjiang. The best outcome would be to suppress Beiqi to the north of Panjiang.

If Bei Qi were to seize Xiazhou, a key strategic point, the two sides would only be able to confront each other on the border between Xiazhou and Shengzhou.

……

Noon, Haidong City.

Feeling down, Xiao Hu ate a little something and went back to his room, where he lay down in his warm bed.

The bed was warm, but Xiao Hu felt utterly cold inside.

"Yelü Shu, I'll fuck your mother!"

Xiao Hu cursed bitterly, but in his heart he was also thinking about how to deal with Yelü Shu.

He certainly doesn't have the ability to deal with Yelü Shu.

But you can tell his father, Xiao Baoju!

This despicable person doesn't give his father any face at all!

He wouldn't say anything even if he were asked to go along and get some credit!

What merit could he possibly gain by leaving him with five thousand prisoners to guard this dilapidated Haidong City?

Xiao Hu grew angrier the more he thought about it, and sat up again, feeling agitated. He got dressed and went outside, hoping to calm his restless mind with the cool breeze.

"Young master, something terrible has happened!"

Just as he was calming down a little, a guard rushed in.

"What? Yelü Shu is dead?"

Xiao Hu asked casually, his face cold.

"have no idea."

The guard hurriedly shook his head and reported in a panic, "The scouts report that a large force of Ning army cavalry is attacking! They're less than ten miles away!"

"What the heck?"

Xiao Hu's expression suddenly changed, and he asked urgently, "Why did the Ning army rush over? What is Yelü Shu doing?"

He was just asking casually because he harbored too much resentment towards Yelü Shu!

I don't really want Yelü Shu to die!

Even if Yelü Shu is going to die, he should wait until he defeats this Ning army!

"I don't know!"

The guards were in a panic. "My lord, let's quickly climb the city walls and prepare for defense!"

"Defense my ass!"

Xiao Hu looked panicked. "You expect these bastards in the city to defend against the Ning army? Stop talking nonsense and run!"

These surrendered soldiers have absolutely no fighting ability!

Even if they were allowed to defend the city, it would be meaningless.

With the Ning army pressing in, these bastards were the first to surrender!

"Escape...escape?"

The guards stared at Xiao Hu in astonishment.

Did he intend to abandon the city and flee?

"Nonsense, are we just going to wait to die if we don't run?"

Xiao Hu glared angrily at the guard, "You've had enough of living, but I haven't! Quick, gather our men and escape!"

As he spoke, Xiao Hu immediately ran outside, shouting, "Quick, bring my horse over!"

escape!

Run!

Otherwise, those surrendered soldiers would definitely seize him and try to curry favor with the Ning people!

Before those surrendered soldiers can react, escape as far away as possible!

At this moment, Xiao Hu's intelligence prevailed.

After swiftly mounting his warhorse, Xiao Hu quickly led a dozen or so guards out of the city...