Xue Yan quickly unfolded the folding fan in his hand, leaned leisurely on the back of the wheelchair, and quietly watched the peace negotiation camp which had become tense again.

Chen Xu's repeated requests for military deployment were directly rejected by the rebels, and now the peace agreement was becoming increasingly difficult to negotiate.

If things go wrong, both sides may turn around and fight.

Xue Yan was not unwilling to sign the peace agreement immediately, but was looking forward to seeing this female prime minister create a miracle and completely extinguish the flames of rebellion in the north.

No matter how many victories the royal army won in the past few days, it still lost 20,000 to 30,000 soldiers.

Excluding the troops in Xiangyangling, the number of royal troops defending the city is less than 180,000.

Although Xiangyangling is a place of strategic importance, if Tianmen Yudu is defeated, the northern defense line can still be broken and the southward expedition can be launched.

The Xue family's regular army had nearly 180,000 soldiers and horses. Although the rebel army had lost 100,000 soldiers and horses, excluding those instigated by Zhang Cheng to attack Xiangyangling, there were still nearly 200,000 soldiers and horses stationed at the three passes of Tianmen Yudu and Luomu Fort.

If a real fight breaks out, the king's army won't gain any advantage.

Unless she really has reinforcements.

At this time, a messenger came hurriedly to report: "Report, a team of no less than 30,000 people has been spotted in the west, heading towards the defense line."

Xue Yan raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and asked in a gentle tone: "Whose troops are they?"

"The purple and blue flags belong to the troops of Liu Ziyi, the governor of Linzhou."

As soon as the messenger finished speaking, another messenger came in hurriedly reporting: "Two groups of troops, no less than 50,000, have been spotted in the south, heading towards the defense line."

Everyone hurriedly asked whose troops they were, and the messenger replied that they were troops from Qingzhou Prefecture and Yazhou Prefecture.

Shen Xu's eyes were cold, "It seems my reinforcements are here."

Several generals of the royal army breathed a sigh of relief and looked at each other with relieved smiles.

But Xue Yan snorted coldly and said, "I'm afraid he's here to pick up some bargains."

At this moment, people reported one after another that troops were approaching the northern defense line.

The rebels in Xue Jun's camp suddenly panicked. They were traitors because they did not sign the peace agreement.

The imperial court really sent troops from all over the country to suppress them.

Shen Xu stood up and said coldly: “It seems that Zhang Cheng is unwilling to withdraw his troops, so there is no need for us to sign the peace agreement.

General Xue, if you want to fight, we will fight you to the end."

The generals of the royal division immediately felt emboldened and echoed, "Yes, we will fight to the end."

Xue Yan waved his fan leisurely, a gentle smile on his face, and replied, "Okay, I'll fight you then."

The generals of Xue's army and the rebel army immediately became anxious. Before, they had dragged on fighting because they thought they had a chance of winning due to their numbers. Now that the reinforcements from the royal army had arrived, how could they still fight?

"Military Advisor, we can't fight now. Let's just look at the peace agreement!"

"It's too late." Shen Xu bent down, picked up the peace agreement, and tore it into pieces on the table in front of everyone.

"Hurry, hurry and chase Zhang Cheng back. We can't attack Xiangyangling, we can't attack Xiangyangling!" The rebels were immediately thrown into disarray and hurriedly ordered the messengers to go to the front line of Xiangyangling. Some people had already led troops to Xiangyangling first.

"Lady Prime Minister, they are the ones who want to fight. Let's negotiate peace, let's negotiate peace." Several people hurriedly spoke up to dissuade them.

Shen Xu did not answer, turned around indifferently, and walked out of the tent surrounded by the generals of the royal army.

At this time, Liu Ziyi, the prefect of Linzhou Prefecture, had already arrived at the front of Tianmen Pass with 30,000 soldiers and horses. Seeing that the two sides had not yet started fighting, he watched from afar.

The counselor beside him looked at the situation at the battlefield and discussed with him: "Sir, the Northern Army's Xue family's troops are obviously more than double. I don't think the royal army can win this battle."

Suddenly, someone pointed at the flags at the edge of the royal army's formation and said, "Sir, look, aren't those the blue-helmeted, white-pole soldiers of the Yang family of Jiangling Prefecture?"

"How come the Southwestern Tigers are already here? They just entered Linzhou Prefecture yesterday, so how could they have arrived before us? Judging from the situation, have they joined the royal army?"

Liu Ziyi's face was filled with surprise, and he quickly said, "Don't worry, let the army set up camp and wait and see."

"Sir, several more armies have arrived from the south, even Yao Zhen from Yazhou Prefecture has arrived."

"Don't be anxious. They might have the same goal as me. Let them fight first." Liu Ziyi looked calmly at the two armies that were confronting each other in front of the position, ready to make a profit from the conflict between the two.

At this time, colorful flags had gathered in front of the formation on at least four sides, representing all kinds of forces.

Shen Xu had the messenger come forward and shout, "Generals, are you here at Tianmen Pass to provide support or just to watch?"

Seeing the Southwestern Army in the Wang Division's position, the various factions hesitated and dared not reply, but heard the reports from the scouts of each team:

"Report, sir, a blue flag with tiger stripes was spotted in the south. It belongs to Yang Chonghu's army in the southwest, with a total of 200,000 soldiers and horses."

"The Yang family has really come to support the king's army. They have sent more troops!" A general put his hands on his hips and shouted. He originally wanted to take advantage of the fight between the king's army and the Xue army to take advantage of the situation.

Unexpectedly, before Wang Shi and Beilang could fight to the death, Southwestern Tiger turned against them!

Now that the royal army has great help, the military force representing the imperial power will not be overthrown, and there will be no chance to touch the imperial power.

"Why didn't I think of that? Now that the Thirteenth Prince has ascended the throne, the Yang family will definitely support the royal army!" Another general who was also watching the situation said angrily, "I should have known not to get involved in this mess!"

Seeing that there was no hope of taking advantage of the situation, several forces immediately wanted to withdraw.

Liu Ziyi immediately realized that the Southwestern Tiger had not arrived yet! Yang Chonghu came with siege equipment, not necessarily to support the royal division!

Shen Xu ordered the messenger to pick up the cone and shouted loudly: "Generals, now that you are here, don't leave. Anyone here is either a loyal minister or a traitor.

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