Tuoba Xingye was not an ordinary general. He did not rush to attack Rucheng, which was stationed by Chu Ling and Jun Wuhuan, but directly took a detour to the north of Rucheng. This operation made many people a little puzzled, but Jun Wuhuan could see clearly.

"Tuoba Xingye wants to attack Rucheng from the north." Jun Wuhuan said calmly as he listened to the news sent back by the spy. Chu Ling thought for a moment and instantly understood the reason. "He is not at ease with Baili Qinghong?" Jun Wuhuan nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, if Baili Qinghong attacked from the rear when he fought with us, it would be a big deal." Chu Ling supported his chin and sighed, "If Master attacked from the north, it would be a big trouble for us." Behind Tuoba Xingye is the place where the Northern Jin Dynasty operated the most intently over the years. Without any worries, there could be troops continuously to make up for it. Isn't it a big trouble?

Jun Wuhuan nodded and said, "So Ah Ling, we have to cut off General Tuoba's road to the north."

Chu Ling stood up and said, "I'll go." Jun Wuhuan did not stop him and said in a gentle voice: "Thank you for your hard work." Chu Ling smiled and said, "It's what I should do, so why not talk about hard work." Jun Wuhuan sighed lightly and said, "Be careful of everything." Chu Ling nodded, "I know."

Late at night, Chu Ling led a army and horses to the only way out of Rucheng to Tuoba Xingye's north. Following Chu Ling were Shangguan Yunru and Huang Jingxuan. The three of them rushed to the scheduled location before the Tuoba Xingye army passed by. But there was not much time for them to prepare. Soon the Northern and Jin troops appeared at the end of the road ahead. The two armies intersected and immediately fought in a melee. Just as Chu Ling looked at the melee in front of Chu Ling suddenly realized something was wrong, "No!" Chu Ling said in a deep voice.

Shangguan Yunru, who was beside him, turned his head and said in confusion: "Princess, what's wrong?"

Chu Ling said: "The soldiers and horses of the Northern Jin Dynasty are wrong. They say they are 100,000 soldiers and horses... How many are there on the opposite side?" Shangguan Yunru looked up and saw that it was not clear yet. However, it can be estimated that there is definitely no 100,000, "It should... there are 20,000 or 30,000?"

Chu Ling said in a deep voice: "Tuoba Xingye did not appear either." Shangguan Yunru couldn't help but change his color when he heard this, "Princess is saying that Tuoba Xingye has not passed here at all? Is it just a cover on his back?"

Chu Ling frowned slightly, "It's no reason. Could it be that he really trusts Baili Qinghong so much?" Shangguan Yunru said: "Princess, if Tuoba Xingye leads his troops to attack Rucheng..." Chu Ling said: "Don't worry, even if he attacks Rucheng personally, it would not be so easy to capture with Jun Wuhuan. What's more, we still occupy the top of the army." This is also what makes Chu Ling feel strange. Originally, the army was not enough. Why did Tuoba Xingye still divide his troops? If 100,000 soldiers and horses are divided into two, no matter what they dare, it is not enough.

Shangguan Yunru could not understand what Chu Ling couldn't understand. He couldn't help but shake his head and said, "This... Tuoba Xingye will never run to attack Qingzhou, right?" After all, Qingzhou and Yanzhou are a line. If Tuoba Xingye pretends to be on his back and secretly divides his troops to attack Qingzhou, it is reasonable. Shangguan Yunru just said casually, but Chu Ling was stunned. He murmured with water eyes: "Qingzhou... Qingzhou, which city is the closest city to Yanzhou?"

Shangguan Yunru said, "It seems to be Shangze? It's just a small city, with only one thousand troops stationed. However, Rongguan, not far from Shangze City, is the gateway to Qingzhou north, where the prince-consort stationed 20,000 troops. Now the two generals Dou Yang and Di Jun of the Jingbei Army of Xinzhou were guarding each other." Chu Ling's face changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "No! Tuoba Xingye is not attacking Rucheng but Rongguan." Shangguan Yunru was stunned, "Tuoba Xingye...what to attack a Rongguan?" Chu Ling said, "If Tuoba Xingye's 100,000 troops occupy Rongguan, how should we go back to Qingzhou? If we don't return to Qingzhou, Yanzhou and Shangjing will come, and we will be attacked by both sides."

Shangguan Yunru then suddenly realized, "This... princess, what should we do?"

Chu Ling took a deep breath and said, "Jun Wuhuan is probably already thinking about it now. If we solve this problem, we will go back immediately!"

The Northern Jin soldiers were not as easy as expected. Even if there were no Northern Jin soldiers and horses that Tuoba Xingye, Chu Ling did not escape until the evening of that day. After the remnants of Northern Jin retreated, Chu Ling did not pursue the remnants, but immediately rectified the troops and rushed back to Rucheng.

As soon as he returned to Rucheng, Chu Ling received two bad news. Jun Wuhuan personally led his troops to Rongguan, and was trapped by Tuoba Xingye in a valley on the border between Qingzhou and Yanzhou. On the other hand, the reinforcements of Yanzhou had arrived, only a few dozen miles away from Rucheng. Although there are not many troops in Yanzhou, they are all the most elite soldiers of the Clan. Even when the Clan lost several consecutive battles and lost their generals in the past two years, they did not move, just to protect the land of these states near Shangjing. The Tianqi people captured Rucheng, and even if there was a city on the border of Yanzhou after Rucheng, they could not remain indifferent.

Now Chu Ling has only two choices, either give up Rucheng and go to rescue Jun Wuhuan, or stay in Rucheng and hope that Jun Wuhuan can escape from Tuoba Xingye.

"Princess?" Shangguan Yunru and Huang Jingxuan looked at Chu Ling together, wanting to know what she planned to do. At this time, only His Highness the Princess could make the decision.

Chu Ling closed his eyes slightly and thought for a moment, then suddenly opened his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Go back to the city!"

"Princess?!" Huang Jingxuan and Shangguan Yunru were both shocked. The princess did this to give up the rescue of the prince-consort. Although it was not good for them to abandon the city and leave after they had just taken back Rucheng, it was even worse for the Apocalypse people who had just been rescued. However, there were not many Apocalypse people. They could take people away or release them outside the city to resettle, and they might not have to fly to guard Rucheng.

Chu Ling said: "Jun Wuhuan will be fine. It's not time to give up Rucheng. Go back to the city and defend the city!"

Seeing her resolute appearance, Huang Jingxuan and Shangguan Yunru looked at each other, and had to bow and respond: "Yes, princess!"

At this time, Duan Yun and Li Dan, who had been in Shangjing for many days, finally met Tuoba Luo for the first time. Duan Yun and Li Dan looked at Tuoba Luo while Tuoba Luo was also looking at the two of them. The hall was a little too solemn and quiet for a while. After a long time, Tuoba Luo said lightly: "I didn't expect that the Lord of Cangyun City would actually send two people to come. They are really young talents, rare."

Duan Yun smiled and said, "The Regent has been awarded. A few days ago, His Highness the Princess ordered someone to send something quickly and ordered me to hand it over to the Regent." Tuoba Luo raised his eyebrows, "Oh? What?" Duan Yun said, "Of course, it is the Regent's thoughts." Before he finished speaking, Tuoba Luo's expression changed slightly, and his heart jumped, staring at Duan Yun with a steady look. Duan Yun had no fear on his face, and made a gesture to the attendant behind him. The attendant carefully stepped forward and sent a black spoon in his hand to the table in front of Tuoba Luo.

Tuoba Luo stared at the box in front of him, and his eyes suddenly became ferocious. He raised his hand and stroked the box gently, and said coldly: "Princess Shenyou is so brave. Are you really not afraid of this king killing two of you?! I heard that Mr. Duan is also the cousin of Princess Shenyou?"

Duan Yun smiled and said, "The princess naturally knew that the Regent was the person who knew that the overall situation was the most important thing, so that he would send this thing back. The princess said... His Highness Chen is a hero. Even though his position was contrary, the princess still respected the hero. There was no way to humiliate His Highness Chen at all." As a general of the Northern Jin Dynasty and the royal family of the Tuoba clan who had been on the battlefield and killed the Apocalypse, Tuoba Yin received a good treatment. If a person from the Tuoba clan died at the hands of the Apocalypse, it would be lighter if he was not crushed and ashes were thrown.

"Fourth brother..." Tuoba Luo looked dim.

Li Dan, who had not spoken, said lightly: "The Regent tried to send someone to welcome King Shen, although it was not successful, but we personally sent King Shen back on the order of the princess. This sincerity... The Regent should feel that it is enough, right?"

Tuoba Luo sneered and said, "Sincerity? Is it sincerity to kill my fourth brother?"

"The two armies are confronting each other and are at stake." Li Dan said with a slightly frown.

Tuoba Luo said: "You princess is willing to negotiate with me now. After all, it is just for the body of the prince consort?" Looking at the two people in front of him, Tuoba Luo narrowed his eyes slightly and said: "Jun Wuhuan's body cannot hold on, so... Princess Shenyou can only temporarily stop the battle. Once Jun Wuhuan is ready, is Princess Shenyou willing to continue to be at peace?"

Li Dan said: "Don't the Regent know this kind of thing? If the Northern Jin Dynasty had not been in a state of weakness and internal and external troubles, the Regent would not have seen us now, right?"

Tuoba Luo said: "Successors are weak? Mr. Li is afraid he is thinking too much. Why don't we try it? Who can delay until the end?"

Li Dan sneered, and was not polite, "Baili Qinghong."

Tuoba Luo's face changed and he didn't say anything for a long time.

Duan Yun, beside him, coughed lightly, "Young people are bound to be outspoken, don't blame the Regent. But... Mr. Li said it well. If both of you and I both suffer losses, I'm afraid it will be... to make the fisherman profit in the end. Will the Regent really not consider it?" Tuoba Luo was not big, Duan Yun smiled with the folding fan in his hand and said, "Regent, why not let's take a gamble?"

Tuoba Luo asked, "What are you betting on?"

Duan Yun smiled and said, "The Regent should be putting his bet on General Tuoba now, right? Let's bet... Before Baili Qinghong seized General Tuoba's retreat, General Tuoba could not defeat Princess Shenyou and Lord Cangyun City." Tuoba Luo said sarcastically: "I HIA thought that Prince Duan wanted to bet on Princess Shenyou and Lord Cangyun City could defeat the general."

Duan Yun lowered his eyebrows and said, "How dare you? The general is famous all over the world. You should be more humble as a junior."

Tuoba Luo sneered and said, "Okay, I have bet with you! As long as Jun Wuhuan and Princess Shenyou can support under the general for half a month, I will agree to the conditions of Princess Shenyou."

Duan Yun bowed, "Thank you."

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Why don’t everyone believe me? Master and father will not die!

ps: Don’t go out recently, stay at home and pay attention to your health and safety. I hope this epidemic will pass as soon as possible and everyone will be healthy.
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