Yesterday and today, more than 10,000 people died in just two days, but only about twenty people climbed onto the city wall, and as soon as they got there, they were shot into a hornet's nest.

After a moment of silence, Jin Dakang finally made a decision.

The only way to go on like this is death. Since the way forward is blocked, the only way left is to retreat.

"Sound the horn to call off the troops. We are heading to Yanmen Pass."

"Yanmen Pass?"

Jin Dakang said with an unpleasant expression:

"Yes, do you have a better choice?"

"We are now trapped between three passes. Only by attacking and taking down a city can we have bargaining chips and a chance to survive."

"Fortunately, 20,000 people died. Otherwise, the army would have mutinied in a few days without food."

"Now at least we can hold on for half a month."

"Also, contact our spies and have them contact the spies in the two cities."

"As long as he can open the city gate, this general will give him a huge reward."

As he said this, he looked at the city wall connecting Juyongguan with a grim expression.

The walls built by the Zhou people are really disgusting, otherwise they could have escaped even if their pass was occupied.

However, this city wall, which was as high as a pass but had no place to stand, was like a death barrier that prevented them from crossing.

Unless they could abandon their horses and just scroll past.

But in that case, they would lose their advantage. What could the Silla soldiers without horses have to fear from the Zhou soldiers?

When they are caught up, they will be killed in one charge.

When Li Wuwei saw the army withdrawing, his face suddenly became a little ugly. He couldn't understand the reason why the other side withdrew.

If it were him, it would definitely be a fight to the death.

Just then, he noticed Li Xiuzhu not far away.

Li Wuwei immediately rushed over quickly.

"General!"

"Um."

"The general and his men have withdrawn their troops."

Li Xiuzhu looked at Li Wuwei speechlessly, "Brother, I'm not blind."

Li Wuwei seemed to understand Li Xiuzhu's eyes, and suddenly he was a little afraid to look at Li Xiuzhu, but he had to speak.

Li Wuwei faced Li Xiuzhu's "are you a fool?" gaze and said through gritted teeth, "The general said that the other side would fight to the death, but now they have withdrawn. I don't understand."

"I am worried that the other party may have some conspiracy."

So it was because of this that Li Xiuzhu retracted his gaze that said you are a fool, and said, "Fighting to the death may not necessarily mean fighting to the death for us."

"The premise of fighting to the death is to have hope. You have defended Juyong Pass, and the number of casualties was beyond his expectations, so he saw no hope."

"So now he has to find another way."

Li Wuwei was stunned. Is there any other way out now? "General, do you mean they are going to attack Shanhaiguan?"

Li Xiuzhu held his forehead in silence. This kid might be able to lead soldiers in battle, but he really has no brains.

"Are you stupid? There are 50,000 people at Shanhaiguan, with General Luo Shicheng in charge, and they are fighting the city defense battle that we southerners are most familiar with. How could they possibly fight Shanhaiguan?"

"If I'm not mistaken, the enemy is going to attack Yanmen Pass."

"The garrison at Yanmen Pass is only 30,000, which is relatively small, and they are veterans from before the border fortress."

"Plus, there are noble families in the city. If County Magistrate Zhu fights this battle seriously, it may be possible to hold the city."

"If he doesn't take it seriously, he will probably be attacked from behind by the noble families."

Li Wuwei was impressed at first when he heard Li Xiuzhu's words, but then he said in surprise: "No way, this is how Juyongguan was lost before. Didn't Governor Zhu learn his lesson?"

Li Xiuzhu smiled when he heard this.

"But theirs hasn't appeared yet, so he doesn't dare to take action against the noble family."

"Even if there really is a rebellion by an aristocratic family, he would only dare to capture the rebellious family at most."

"But the situation is in my hands now. As long as those noble families are not fooled, they will not rebel when we have the pass blocked."

“Unless, there are spies supported by Silla among them.”

Li Xiuzhu said this and looked away at the Silla army which had already withdrawn by more than half.

"Let's go, and let Qi Chang come to switch defense."

Upon hearing this, Li Wuwei hurriedly followed and asked with a little curiosity: "Then General, shouldn't we go help our colleagues at Yanmen Pass?"

"unnecessary!"

"Our victory report should have been delivered to Shangjing City."

Li Xiuzhu was right in his guess. The good news of taking Juyongguan had already appeared outside Shangjing City.

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

At this time, a war horse was galloping on the official road. A dusty cavalryman had two black dragon flags behind him.

"Get out of the way, get out of the way, good news from eight hundred miles away."

The roar of the cavalry made passers-by quickly move aside. As soon as they moved aside, a shadow flashed past quickly.

Then everyone looked at the horse's butt and started gossiping.

"Did you hear clearly? It's the news of victory from eight hundred miles away."

"We won the battle? Did I hear it wrong?"

The other person said affirmatively: "Yes, it is good news, I heard it too."

"This was urgent news in the first half of the month, but it's victory news in the last half of the month. Could it be related to the cavalry from before?"

"This is amazing, which general leads this army?"

At this time, another person shook his head and said affirmatively: "It's definitely not because of them."

"These troops are the Sixteen Guards of Kyoto. Although they are strong and skilled fighters, they have no blood. How can they defeat the Silla people?"

"And the most important thing is that I know their general is the son-in-law of Prime Minister Fu's family."

"How could a son-in-law have such ability? He must be doing it to gild his reputation."

"If you ask me, it must be General Luo Shicheng."

"He got 50,000 new soldiers and had equal strength, so he could defeat the Silla people."

Just as the people were discussing the matter, an express delivery of 800 li also entered the palace.

"Good news, good news from eight hundred miles away."

It was court time at this time, and Emperor Li Kuo was facing siege by his ministers.

Although these people all thought that Li Xiuzhu was talented, none of them thought that Li Xiuzhu was suitable for fighting.

How can a scholar who has never been exposed to war and military affairs lead troops to fight? Isn't the lesson of Zhao Kuo in history enough? Your Majesty, we must learn from it.

Such persuasion never stopped. After Li Xiuzhu was gone for a few days, these guys scolded Li Kuo for a few days.

Even Li Kuo began to doubt whether he was really wrong.

As an emperor, he was scolded by a bunch of ministers and he actually felt a little tired.

Just when he was about to say, "Don't worry, my dear ministers," that a new army has already set out, and that it will be led by the veteran General Su Qi, he unexpectedly heard the news of a victory that had come eight hundred miles away.

Li Kuo stood up immediately, looked at the soldier who rushed in and asked, "Victory news? Victory news from eight hundred miles away?"

The messenger was also happy. Hearing this, he raised the battle report with both hands and replied with his head down: "Yes, Your Majesty, a great victory."

Li Kuo immediately laughed happily.

"Present it quickly."

(End of this chapter)