Xue Jingfei was filled with remorse, but there was no turning back.
Ling Xun, leading Gu Chongjin and his group, saw from afar outside the city gate that countless people were fighting around a small group of people.
It was extremely tragic.
Even with iron mines and under the guise of helping Emperor Yangsheng, Ling Xun wasn't stupid; he wouldn't let the delegation members actually put themselves in danger.
He summoned the imperial guards and told them to immediately disperse and run as far away as possible.
Then, call on a few of the stronger ones to throw grenades at Huo Dao and his Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.
The first grenade struck, and more than 200 of the thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry were wounded on the spot. Several of the Western Xia defenders who had not run far were also killed by the blast.
The second bomb wounded over a hundred Tiger and Leopard Cavalrymen, and Huo Dao knew something was wrong.
No matter how powerful the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry are, their flesh and blood have no chance against the iron-clad Thunder.
Moreover, the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry died in a way that resulted in their bodies being smashed to pieces, leaving them with no possibility of recovering and returning to the battle.
He didn't know why Emperor Yangsheng also possessed such powerful heavenly lightning.
If there was heavenly lightning, why use it now? Why not stop the Uyghurs or your master?
He looked in the direction the mine was thrown and saw the commander of the Western Xia garrison, who was holding an iron mine in his hand.
He immediately blew his flute, urging the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to charge towards Ling Xun and his men.
No matter how fast they were, they couldn't outrun the iron mines thrown at them.
Huo Dao watched helplessly as Xue Jingfei was blown up.
Huo Dao was also seriously injured.
The urging flute finally stopped, and all one thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry were captured and killed. Ling Xun stopped them from killing Huo Dao and tied them up.
With the capital city out of danger, Emperor Yangsheng came out of the city to welcome Ling Xun and took his hand to enter the city.
Gu Chongjin, unwilling to engage in pleasantries, told Ling Xun and Emperor Yangsheng that they were going to Lingzhou to see what kind of lightning the First Prince's son possessed.
Emperor Yangsheng couldn't wait for him to go and kill that rebellious son in Lingzhou.
Gu Chongjin led Xu Li and others, along with Tie Zhilei, to the outside of Wuzhong Prefecture, just as Yin Jin'an was leading his men to attack the city.
Meanwhile, the imperial army, Chu Bubai's 150,000 men, were watching from the sidelines.
Yin Jin'an, mounted on her horse, watched as Gu Bahuang and his men blew open the city gates and charged in.
From Ganzhou to Lingzhou, the soldiers changed their weapons several times. In any case, after winning a battle, they would take the enemy's best weapons and replace them with new ones.
Nine Heavens still sat on his chest, and the uncle and nephew watched Gu Bahuang lead his troops into battle.
Originally, he entrusted Jiutian to Kuangren Chu Dai, but Jiutian disagreed and insisted on staying with Yin Jin'an.
"Second Uncle, something big is happening today, and I can't leave you."
Helpless, Yin Jin'an had no choice but to arrange for Gu Bahuang to attack the city, while he and Jiutian watched from behind.
Before the city fell, Xiahou Yan arrived with over 1,900 Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, all of whom knelt down to acknowledge their master and await orders.
Yin Jin'an did not order them to storm the city; instead, they stayed by his side as his personal guard.
As the city fell, Gu Bahuang charged in, but Jiutian suddenly shouted, "Second Uncle, don't go in!"
Yin Jin'an had no intention of going in. General Gu was more than capable of killing the Uyghurs. He wanted to stay outside the city to prevent the imperial army from cutting off his rear.
During this period, Madman Chu produced a great deal of poison; his tattered clothes and tangled hair were filled with it.
Standing near the Nine Heavens, Madman Chu stared intently at the imperial army led by Chu Bubai.
As Gu Bahuang stormed into the city, the area outside the gates suddenly fell silent for a moment. Jiutian and Yin Jin'an simultaneously spotted Gu Chongjin and his group.
Emperor Yangsheng sent men to escort Gu Chongjin and his group over. They had already met up with Chu Bubai, their banners fluttering and their armor gleaming.
Yin Jin'an spotted Gu Chongjin on his warhorse at a glance.
Although Gu Chongjin is almost forty years old, Yin Jin'an has worked with him for nearly three years and would recognize him even if he were burned to ashes.
Xu Li was standing next to Gu Chongjin.
That chubby kid who used to be timid and stubborn now looks like a fierce general.
Why did they get here?
Yin Jin'an was excited and pulled on the reins to ride towards Gu Chongjin.
Upon seeing Yin Jin'an running over, Chu Bubai immediately shouted, "Seize this traitor!"
Madman Chu roared, "Have you no shame? 150,000 men couldn't defeat Jiegan's 50,000 defeated soldiers, yet you want to seal off the city and let the people starve to death. His Highness broke down the city gates to kill the invaders, and you, instead, attack His Highness? Aren't you traitors?"
They cursed while simultaneously using poison.
Seeing a large number of people fall to the ground clutching their stomachs and groaning, Chu Bubai shouted to Gu Chongjin, "Duke of Wei, blow him up! Help His Majesty blow up this traitor!"
Gu Chongjin didn't move. For some reason, the person on horseback opposite him, despite wearing a mask, seemed very familiar to him.
Xu Li didn't think much of it. He took an iron grenade, lit a tinderbox, and was about to throw it when Gu Chongjin stopped him: "Xu Li, you mustn't..."
Yin Jin'an saw Gu Chongjin's actions and felt a surge of surprise and warmth in her heart. This was the tacit understanding between partners who had been side by side for three years.
That idiot Xu Li really deserves a beating.
Master Yin reined in his horse and turned around, then shouted loudly at Xu Li, "Little Fatty, how has your master been lately?"
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