Deshan asked Juekong about the situation of the Jade Buddha Pass, and Juekong said disdainfully: "It's nothing, it's just a bluff."
"We gathered troops at the west gate and kept pretending to attack, but they didn't show up."
"The abbot is right. Without Long Chengen, they have no backbone and would not dare to go to war."
Juekong has been paying attention to the situation at Jade Buddha Pass.
At first, he was also worried that the defenders at Jade Buddha Pass would rush out to rescue them at all costs.
But a day passed and the Long Family Army was still nowhere to be seen.
Juekong believed that Deshan's prediction was very correct. As long as Long Chen was not around, Wu Jian would not dare to fight at all.
Ma Xing, the commander of Tie Yaozi, sneered: "Wu Jian is just Long Chengen's dog. Wu Jian doesn't know who to bite when his master is away."
"I estimate that Wu Jian has already sent a letter to the capital at this time, requesting Long Chengen for immediate reinforcements."
Deshan nodded slightly and said with a smile: "It will take at least two days for Long Chengen to come over. By then we will have already conquered the small town."
"We will attack the city with all our strength tomorrow and we will definitely win it!"
Juekong and Ma Xing picked up the wine glasses on the table and said with a smile: "A toast to the abbot. This battle is a great achievement, and the king will definitely reward you!"
Deshan picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
"Ha...this battle is enough to relieve the hatred in my heart."
In the last battle at Zhenguo Temple, Deshan suffered a big loss and lost face in front of everyone.
Capturing two small cities by surprise this time can save some face.
At least, he killed Long Chen by surprise.
Juekong smiled and said: "Abbott, please be at ease. This battle is just the beginning. After occupying the small city, we will approach the Jade Buddha Pass."
"If Long Chengen comes, we will hold on; if he doesn't come, we will report to the king and gather our troops to attack the Jade Buddha Pass in one go."
Deshan shook his head slightly and said, "You are too optimistic, and you underestimate Long Chengen too much."
"This thief is not an ordinary person. After seizing the small town, he must immediately repair and defend it. Don't rush into it greedily."
Deshan was self-aware, and the reason why he was able to send troops this time was entirely because he made a sudden move and Long Chen was not at Jade Buddha Pass.
If Long Chen comes, only Amitabha can be defended by Deshan, let alone the Jade Buddha Pass.
Ma Xing sneered and said, "How cowardly the abbot is."
Deshan did not feel dissatisfied and laughed: "Has Commander Ma ever had a head-on encounter with Long Chengen?"
Ma Xing shook his head slightly and said, "No."
Deshan shook his head and said with a smile: "When Commander Ma meets Long Chengen head-on, you will know why the poor monk is timid."
Although Ma Xing felt a little contempt for Deshan because of his high status, he didn't say much. He just smiled and continued drinking.
Suddenly, the tent was opened, and Guangxiang said in a panic: "Abbott, Zhenguo Temple seems to be on fire!"
Deshan felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He stood up suddenly, rushed out of the tent and climbed up to the makeshift archery tower.
The sentry on the arrow tower immediately said: "Abbott, there seems to be fire in the direction of Zhenguo Temple..."
Deshan looked at the fire in the west, his heart already feeling cold.
The thing I was most worried about happened.
From the moment he planned to send troops, Deshan was worried that Zhenguo Temple would be attacked by surprise.
I didn't expect to be attacked by surprise.
But it's not right...
"Wu Jian was at Jade Buddha Pass. Who led the troops to attack him secretly?"
Deshan guessed that the person who attacked Zhenguo Temple must be Long Chen.
But he couldn't believe it. According to the spies' information, Long Chen was clearly in the capital. When did he arrive at Jade Buddha Pass and lead troops to Zhenguo Temple?
Could it be that the spies’ information was wrong again?
"Abbott, what's going on?"
The prisoner Juekong asked anxiously from below.
The archery tower is very small, with a maximum of three people standing there. It is very virtuous and kind, so Juekong dare not climb up.
Deshan looked at the fire in the direction of Zhenguo Temple, then looked back at the bonfire with the Jade Buddha closed, and then immediately jumped off the arrow tower.
"Guangxiang, you stay here. Juekong, you help Guangxiang guard the checkpoint. Commander Ma and I will return to Zhenguo Temple immediately."
Deshan made a prompt decision and decided to immediately return to Zhenguo Temple to aid.
Guangxiang said in embarrassment: "If the abbot takes away Tie Yaozi, I will only have 120,000 monk soldiers in hand. If the Long family army comes out..."
They originally brought 150,000 monk soldiers here, but today they attacked the city and suffered more than 20,000 casualties, leaving only 120,000.
It would be difficult for this small force to stop the Long family army in the pass, let alone attack the city.
Moreover, if Deshan takes people away, it will shake the morale of the army.
At that time, the morale of the army will be unstable, and the Long family army in the city and the Long family army in the pass will cooperate internally and externally, and Guangxiang may not be able to end well.
"You just need to hold the pass, and then wait until daybreak to retreat slowly."
"Remember, never panic!"
Deshan no longer wanted to seize the city. He just wanted to return his troops to rescue Zhenguo Temple and ensure the safe retreat of his troops.
Juekong said: "Abbott, since we want to withdraw our troops, it is better to withdraw our troops immediately and return for reinforcements while it is dark."
"Wu Jian is standing still in the pass. He must be waiting for a signal from Zhenguo Temple."
"Zhenguo Temple has been raided, Wu Jian will definitely send troops."
"The abbot asked Guangxiang to stay here, doesn't it mean..."
Juekong thought that letting Guangxiang stay and serve as the rear might mean he would die.
Juekong also had a bad premonition. He had a premonition that Long Chen had actually arrived and was going on a killing spree at Zhenguo Temple.
Guangxiang is waiting for Deshan's decision...
Deshan was hesitant at this time. He didn't know what the situation was like at Zhenguo Temple.
Did Long Chen raid Zhenguo Temple?
If they all retreat now, Wu Jian will definitely hunt them down.
How can we have the best of both worlds?
When Deshan was hesitant, the sentry behind the Jade Buddha saw the fire in the direction of Zhenguo Temple.
Zhenguo Temple is not close to Jade Buddha Pass, but because it was night, the firelight was particularly obvious.
The sentry tower on the city tower saw the fire lighting up the night sky from a distance, and shouted to the bottom: "General, there is a fire in the direction of Zhenguo Temple."
Hearing that there was a fire at Zhenguo Temple, Wu Jian climbed up to the sentry tower, took out a monocular telescope from his arms, and looked in the direction of Zhenguo Temple.
In the dark night, the firelight that illuminates the night sky is particularly conspicuous.
Under the guard tower, Han Ziping and Tang Heizi asked anxiously: "General, have you succeeded?"
The words of the two people made other soldiers confused and asked: "Two generals, what did you succeed?"
Han Ziping ignored the others and raised his head, waiting for news from Wu Jian.
Wu Jian put away the monocular telescope, held the sentry tower and shouted: "King Wu has succeeded!"
Hearing the word "Martial King", the other soldiers became even more confused.
"King Wu? What King Wu?"
"When will King Wu arrive?"
"Zhenguo Temple?"
Wu Jian shouted happily: "Let me tell you, King Wu arrived at Jade Buddha Pass yesterday. King Wu personally led his troops to raid Zhenguo Temple tonight, and King Wu has succeeded!"
"The old bald donkeys of Deshan were taken over by King Wu, and these bald donkeys have no home!"
"Brothers, listen to my order, open the city gate, and kill me!"
The anger that the soldiers had been holding in for a day and night finally broke out.
When they heard that Long Chen had arrived, they raided the Zhenguo Temple again like last time. Everyone was very excited and raised their swords and shouted: "King Wu is here, kill him!"
The west city gate opened, and the Long family army rushed over.
