Wang Lei stood outside the woods, a smug smile on his face, his gaze fixed on Zhou Xiang as he slowly approached.
"Zhou Xiang, you were so ambitious yesterday, wanting to take Qingzhou City. How come you're fleeing in such a sorry state today?"
Zhou Xiang was panting heavily, like an angry but trapped bull, his anger rising, wishing he could immediately lead his army to charge like a surging tide.
He glared fiercely at Wang Lei, about to order an attack, but when he turned around and saw the soldiers behind him, his impulse was instantly dampened.
The soldiers were utterly demoralized, hanging their heads like wilted eggplants. Although they still numbered around 60,000 to 70,000, their listless appearance made them look like a flock of lambs waiting to be slaughtered. In such a state, how could they possibly defeat Wang Lei?
On the other hand, Wang Lei, who appeared to be all smiles and calm, was actually very nervous inside, like a taut bowstring.
He knew very well that he only had 20,000 soldiers, a huge difference compared to the enemy's numbers.
If a real battle were to break out, it would surely be a horrific scene of rivers of blood and corpses strewn across the fields, and our side would certainly suffer heavy casualties as well.
Fortunately, Wang Lei stood still like a stone statue, remaining motionless, his eyes fixed on Zhou Xiang, not missing a single movement from him.
The two locked eyes, their gazes seemingly sparking a connection in the air.
Zhou Xiang gritted his teeth, his cheeks puffed out, and the anger in his heart churned in his chest, as if it would set him on fire.
He was engaged in a fierce internal struggle, two voices arguing incessantly in his mind. One voice roared: "Charge! Fight him! How can you show such weakness!"
Another voice warned, "The soldiers have no fighting spirit; if we fight now, we will surely be defeated."
After much hesitation, Zhou Xiang, like a defeated rooster, finally suppressed his anger, gritted his teeth, and ordered the remaining troops to change direction again in a low and hoarse voice.
Upon seeing Zhou Xiang lead his army to change direction, Wang Lei's previously smug face suddenly furrowed.
He really didn't expect Zhou Xiang to be so timid and cowardly, like a turtle hiding in its shell.
Although he didn't know exactly what happened to Zhou Xiang today, things can change in an instant on the battlefield, and Wang Lei was still able to react promptly to this situation.
"Brothers, follow me! Today we'll show these cowards what we're made of!"
This shout was like a thunderclap on the battlefield.
Then, Wang Ke, like a whirlwind, led the 20,000 soldiers behind him to chase after Zhou Xiang's 70,000 to 80,000 men.
Zhou Xiang turned around upon hearing the sound, surprised that Wang Lei dared to chase after him.
However, the order to retreat had already been given, and it was too late to order a counterattack now.
The 60,000 to 70,000 soldiers were thrown into chaos upon hearing the intense battle cries behind them.
Their faces were filled with terror, their eyes wide open, as if they were witnessing the end of the world.
Already dejected, they were now like sheep being chased by wolves, fleeing in all directions in a panic.
The scene of tens of thousands fleeing was like a huge disaster, with crowds surging and dust flying everywhere.
Wang Lei's 20,000 soldiers, like a pack of hungry wolves, with fierce glints in their eyes and deafening battle cries, relentlessly pursued the enemy.
At this moment, Chen Zhennan, who was in the distance, opened his eyes wide, like copper bells. He had forgotten to tell Wang Lei last night, but unexpectedly Lei had chased after him all the way.
Chen Zhennan frowned slightly, his eyebrows looking like two tangled caterpillars. It was too late to persuade Wang Lei to give up the pursuit.
Wang Lei, like a tiger descending a mountain, led his cavalry at breakneck speed into Zhou Xiang's defeated army.
Chen Zhennan took a deep breath and made up his mind after a moment. Since he had already chosen a brand name, he might as well go all the way with the brand name.
Chen Zhennan immediately shouted, "Notify Zhang Xiao to immediately lead the army to make way and give Zhou Xiang a way out!"
Dong Ning followed closely beside Chen Zhennan, his face full of confusion. He couldn't help but ask, "General, why did you let Zhou Xiang go? Look, Zhou Xiang only has less than 100,000 men left. This is a golden opportunity, like a piece of meat that's already in our mouths. If we don't eliminate him now, when will we?"
Chen Zhennan took another deep breath and slowly explained, "Dong Ning, the current situation in Da Wu is as complicated as a tangled mess. Even if Zhou Xiang is killed now, this chaos will still not be fundamentally resolved. Even if Zhou Xiang dies, the returning lords will not give up. Therefore, Zhou Xiang is now a key for me to unlock the capital."
Dong Ning listened, still looking confused, his eyes full of bewilderment. He scratched his head and continued to ask, "General, what exactly do you mean by that? I just can't wrap my head around it."
Chen Zhennan couldn't help but roll his eyes, looking at him with a disappointed expression, and explained helplessly, "Think about it, we let Zhou Xiang go, and then march in the name of conquering Zhou Xiang. In this way, we can enter the territory of Da Wu without lifting a finger. This move can confuse those lords and make them unable to figure out our true intentions, so as to prevent them from uniting again and causing an even more chaotic situation."
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Zhou Xiang and his guards were fleeing like stray dogs.
They were surrounded and intercepted by enemy troops from all directions. The scene was like a tight net that was slowly tightening around them.
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