At the same time, Dugu Ce and Shen Luoyan also led the army that broke out to establish defenses in the Beiyuan Shallows.
Although they finally managed to break out, their casualties were heavy.
There were more than 30,000 people, but it is estimated that less than 25,000 made it here alive.
This was the heaviest casualties since Yun Zheng took over the army.
But there is nothing we can do about it.
It was a huge victory for them to lead so many people out of the siege.
Moreover, the casualties of Aluta's troops were definitely much greater than theirs.
More than half of the 1,000 cavalrymen led by Yu Shizhong were injured in the continuous charge, and almost all the others were injured. Yu Shizhong himself was covered in blood and was hit by two arrows in the back. Fortunately, he was protected by armor and the two arrows were not fatal.
"Can you still move?"
Shen Luoyan quickly found Yu Shizhong.
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...
"fine!"
Yu Shizhong grinned and said, "It's just a minor injury, it's nothing serious."
"Okay, then I'll trouble you to make another trip!"
Chen Luoyan didn't bother to be pretentious with Yu Shizhong, and got off the horse directly, "Ride on the snow immediately and rush to Shuofang as fast as possible. Order the defenders of the Riftwind Canyon to be ready to respond at any time! Also, give this letter to Du Guiyuan!"
As he spoke, Shen Luoyan took out a handwritten letter from Yun Zheng from his bosom and handed it to Yu Shizhong.
"yes!"
Yu Shizhong did not even have time to rest. He immediately turned over, mounted his horse and galloped out.
After watching Yu Shizhong leave, Shen Luoyan found Dugu Ce again, "Bring a few people and follow me to Jing'anwei!"
"Princess, are you going to arrest Wei Shuo?"
Dugu Ce immediately understood Shen Luoyan's intention.
"right!"
Shen Luoyan nodded with a frosty face.
"Just a few people, isn't that too few?"
Dugu Ce frowned.
“No need to go with too many people!”
Chen Luoyan shook his head and said, "Yun Zheng said that the more people go, the more likely it is to arouse Wei Shuo's vigilance! We will go to Jing'an Guard for help on the pretext of heavy casualties in a forced breakout, first control Wei Shuo, and then catch the traitor Wei Wenzhong!"
Dugu Ce thought for a moment, then looked at Shen Luoyan's arm worriedly, "What about the princess's injury?"
"It's okay!" Shen Luoyan didn't care. "This little injury doesn't matter. The most important thing right now is to catch Wei Shuo and Wei Wenzhong, these two bastards!"
"All right!"
Dugu Ce made a prompt decision.
Indeed, the most important thing at the moment is to control Wei Wenzhong and Wei Shuo.
Once Wei Wenzhong knew that his conspiracy had been exposed, he would most likely rebel.
By then, the Northern Army will be in chaos.
However, before leaving, they still had some things to explain.
They must send people to control the troops of Suining Guard, and the troops of Suining Guard cannot move without permission.
Just as the two were explaining what to do next to the generals who had broken out, Han Jin suddenly came to Shen Luoyan with his imperial guards.
There were more than ten people in their group, and three of them were killed when they tried to break out.
Han Jin raised his hand slightly, and the crossbows in everyone's hands were immediately aimed at Shen Luoyan.
This sudden scene stunned everyone.
When they came to their senses, everyone glared at Han Jin and others.
"Commander Han, what are you doing?"
"Han Jin, you are so brave!"
"presumptuous!"
"Han Jin, if you dare to touch a hair of the princess, don't blame me for being rude!"
“…”
Everyone roared in anger, and the surrounding soldiers immediately gathered around and surrounded Han Jin and others.
They were able to break out successfully thanks to Yun Zheng's brilliant strategy.
But now, they had just broken through, and Han Jin actually ordered his men to aim crossbows at Princess Shen Luoyan. How could everyone bear to watch this?
"Shut up!"
Han Jin shouted angrily, and then stared at Shen Luoyan with a frosty face, "Don't worry, Princess, we will never take your life. We just want to take you back to the imperial city to make the prince have some scruples!"
"Do you think you can take me away?" Shen Luoyan snorted coldly.
"If we can't take the princess with us, then we will die together with her!" Han Jin's eyes were stern. "Prince Jingbei wants to seize power. As the commander of the imperial guards, I cannot watch Prince Jingbei seize the military power of the Northern Army!"
Han Jin is not a fool either.
Everything Yun Zheng showed clearly showed that he was trying to seize power.
Now, only by capturing Shen Luoyan and escorting her back to the imperial city can Yun Zheng be forced to act rashly.
"Do you dare to do it?"
Shen Luoyan was not panicked, but stared at Han Jin coldly, "I can tell you clearly that as long as your men dare to pull the trigger of the crossbow, you will definitely end up with your entire clan being killed!"
"If we sit back and do nothing, our entire clan will be exterminated!" Han Jin was unmoved.
"Bullshit!"
"If it weren't for the prince, would you guys be able to leave the hillside alive?"
"You guys have the ability to capture Wei Wenzhong!"
"If you dare to move, I will chop you into minced meat!"
"If you want to touch the princess, you have to get past me first!"
All of a sudden, everyone started cursing.
Several hot-tempered generals ignored the crossbows in their hands and stepped forward directly, surrounded Shen Luoyan, and used their bodies to block Shen Luoyan.
The Shuofang soldiers under Yu Shizhong also squeezed in and protected Shen Luoyan firmly in the middle.
"presumptuous!"
Han Jin shouted angrily: "Are you all going to rebel?"
"You are rebelling!" a hot-tempered general shouted angrily, "If we were to rebel, we would have chopped you ungrateful bastards into pieces and fed them to the dogs long ago!"
Hearing this man's angry curse, Han Jin's face turned blue with anger.
"Commander Han, order the men to put down the crossbows!"
Dugu Ce stepped forward and shouted angrily: "You are also the leader of the army. Can't you see where the army's morale lies? If something happens to the princess, even if the prince does not rebel, he will be forced to rebel! When that happens, you and I will both be guilty!"
Dugu Ce certainly knew that Yun Zheng’s seizure of power was inevitable.
He wanted to stop it, but it was too late.
The army’s morale is on Yun Zheng’s side!
If this breakout is successful, Yun Zheng’s prestige in the Northern Army will be further enhanced.
Now, Wei Wenzhong is collaborating with the enemy again.
The Northern Army is in danger of internal strife at any time.
If Shen Luoyan was shot and killed here again, the Northern Army would really be in chaos.
Now, only Yun Zheng can control the situation in Shuobei.
Only after they had taken control of the situation in Shuobei did they dare to think about retaking the three border cities.
Hearing Dugu Ce's words, Han Jin suddenly looked hesitant.
"We still have to capture Wei Wenzhong and Wei Shuo. We don't have time to waste with you!"
Shen Luoyan was too lazy to bother with Han Jin and the others, "Come here, tie them all up!"
Hearing Shen Luoyan's order, the soldiers surrounding them immediately rushed forward and tied them up.
"open!"
"You bastards!"
"You are rebelling!"
"This is a heinous crime that will kill all of your clan!"
Han Jin cursed at the top of his lungs, but he still couldn't escape the fate of being tied up.
Soon, all the imperial guards were tied up.
"Walk!"
Chen Luoyan called Dugu Ce and quickly rushed to Jing'an Guard.
Dugu Ce led his men to follow Chen Luoyan, "They were also forced to do so. I hope the princess will speak for them in front of the prince..."
“That’s enough!”
Shen Luoyan interrupted Dugu Ce and said, "Although I'm not as smart as you, I've been with Yun Zheng for such a long time. Can't I see their intentions?"
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