Immediately afterwards, countless torches suddenly lit up, illuminating the strict military formation and the fluttering "Zhao" flag!

The five thousand elite Jinyang soldiers led by Zhao Muyun arrived in time like a divine army descending from the sky!

"Crossbowmen, fire three volleys! Cover the enemy cavalry vanguard!"

Zhao Muyun stood in front of the battle formation, his voice calm and majestic.

The Jinyang army crossbowman, who had been ready for action, pulled the trigger.

Crossbow arrows, which were more powerful and dense than the coalition's bows, rained down like a torrential rain on Tuoba Xiong's cavalry who were trying to attack the entrance of the valley.

“Puff! Puff!”

People and horses fell to the ground!

The Northern Di cavalrymen who were rushing in the front were like hitting an invisible wall. They were instantly shot into hedgehogs and fell off their horses with screams.

The powerful crossbow arrows could even penetrate light armor, causing considerable damage to the following cavalry.

The momentum of the charge was halted.

"Cavalry! Outflank them from both wings and attack their flanks! Infantry, push forward and support our allies in the valley!"

Zhao Muyun's order was concise and powerful.

The cavalry of the Jinyang army was like two sharp blades drawn from their sheaths, wedging fiercely from the left and right sides into the Beidi cavalry formation that was in chaos due to the rain of arrows.

At the same time, the heavy infantry of the Jinyang army marched in neat steps, with shields like walls and spears like forests, advancing steadily forward.

Like a mobile fortress, it steadily led the panicked remnants of Cao and Liu into the rocky ravine and quickly filled the defensive gap at the entrance of the valley.

Tuoba Xiong saw clearly from the rear that Zhao Muyun's army had arrived with a tight formation, and knew that it was impossible to completely wipe out the rebels tonight.

If we forcefully pursue them, we will suffer heavy losses in a battle with the well-rested Jinyang army in the narrow river valley.

He cast a bitter glance at the Cao-Liu troops gradually disappearing into the darkness of the rocky stream, then glanced at his own cavalry engaged in a battle with the Jinyang army ahead, gritted his teeth and gave the order:

"Sound the retreat! Reorganize the formation and guard against the Jinyang army's surprise attack on our camp!"

The crisp sound of the horn rang out, and the Northern Di cavalry retreated like a tide, leaving behind a pile of corpses and wounded.

The Jinyang Army did not pursue further. After confirming that most of the remnants of Cao and Liu had safely entered the valley, Zhao Muyun ordered the troops to take turns to cover each other and slowly retreat into the rocky stream, leaving enough guard troops at the mouth of the stream.

A thrilling night battle and support came to a temporary end.

When Cao Jun and Liu Pan were in the middle of the rocky stream, they saw the Jinyang army's reinforcement troops coming towards them with torches held high.

Zhao Muyun sat on his warhorse with a calm expression.

The two had mixed feelings.

It was shame, relief, fear, and also a sense of relief.

The two men dismounted and quickly walked to Zhao Muyun's horse. They knelt on one knee, clasped their fists, and said, "Defeated General Cao Jun (Liu Pan) thanks General Zhao for saving our lives! We...are willing to lead our troops in submission and from now on serve at your side, obeying only the orders of Your Highness and the General!"

Zhao Muyun glanced at the bloodstains on the two men and the frightened soldiers behind them, and slowly said:

"Your Highness and I are very pleased that the two generals have returned to the right path and truly understand the greater good. Past grudges are now written off."

"From now on, you are the soldiers under the command of the King of Jin. You must unite your strength to resist the Tartars and recover our homeland! Rise up!"

His voice was not loud, but it carried an irresistible power.

Cao Jun and Liu Pan felt relieved, knowing that they had finally passed this hurdle.

"We can't stay here for long. Even though Tuoba Xiong has retreated, he may not be willing to give up." Zhao Muyun turned his horse and said, "Follow me back to Jinyang. His Highness is waiting in the city."

"In addition, I have arranged for personnel to secretly transfer and hide you two and the families of the main generals in the army, so that you have no worries."

ah!

The two of them felt warm in their hearts. They didn't expect Zhao Muyun to be so thoughtful. They no longer had any concerns.

......

As the dawn broke, the mixed team composed of Jinyang Army and surrendered troops finally arrived safely at the foot of Jinyang City.

The city gates were wide open, and Yinji, along with Mr. Zhou and other major officials from Jinyang, personally welcomed them at the gate.

Looking at Cao Jun and Liu Pan kneeling on the ground, as well as the troops behind them, Yinji was excited. He stepped forward, personally helped the two up, and said loudly:

"Generals, please stand up! Your willingness to abandon the dark and join the light is a blessing to the country and the people! I will not let you down for your heroic act today! All the surrendered soldiers will be properly accommodated!"

"General Zhao and I will immediately present ourselves to Your Majesty and reward the two generals and their subordinates accordingly."

The clear voice of the young King of Jin echoed in the early morning, calming many of the surrendered soldiers who were originally uneasy.

After entering the city, officials were responsible for arranging accommodation, food and treatment for the surrendered troops.

Cao Jun and Liu Pan were invited into the Marshal's Mansion to discuss in detail with Zhao Muyun, Mr. Zhou and others the subsequent reorganization and how to deal with Tuoba Xiong.

After this night, Tuoba Xiong's strength was damaged and he lost his important vassal army, becoming a truly isolated army.

As for Jinyang, not only did it eliminate a flank threat, but it also absorbed a considerable amount of manpower.

Cao and Liu brought 20,000 soldiers from Hebei and Yanyun, which greatly increased the strength of the small court established by Yinji and Zhao Muyun.

At this point, the Hedong regime had nearly 80,000 troops and occupied the entire Hedong Road and the northern part of Guannei Road, and its strength reached the level before the defeat of Prince Yinxi of Jin.

If he could take Longyou and then plot against Xijing, he would be able to compete with the current Li Jingang.

As strength increases and decreases, the entire strategic situation has undergone a huge reversal.

Next, it is time to consider how to completely eliminate the threat posed by Tuoba Xiong, and even turn our attention to a wider battlefield.

After Jinyang City accepted nearly 20,000 remnant troops from Cao Jun and Liu Pan, the atmosphere became more heated and complicated.

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