After this battle, the 400,000 Ning army that had penetrated into the Feng Kingdom had been basically wiped out. In the end, only Zhan Wushuang, Zhan Invincible and hundreds of remaining defeated generals were left. Zhong Tian's side was even worse, with only Zhui Feng Sword beside him.
No one is left.
Originally, Zhong Tian had a glimmer of hope, hoping that his son Zhong Wu could escape from the siege with his outstanding spiritual martial arts skills, but soon news came back that Zhong Wu had died on the battlefield and his body was hung.
At the top of Jian City, this news completely shattered Zhong Tian's hopes and made the old man grief-stricken. He looked lifeless.
Zhan Wudi also advised Zhong Tian to keep the green hills and not be afraid of running out of firewood. As long as he could return to Ning State, there was still hope for a comeback and revenge. Zhong Tian had no reaction after hearing this, but his teeth were itching with hatred. If it hadn't been for Zhan in the first place,
Invincible insisted on taking him away, so how could Zhong Wu die on the battlefield? In the end, he ended up with a corpse.
But he also knew in his heart that it was useless no matter how much he resented Zhan Wudi. If he wanted to take revenge, he could only rely on the Zhan brothers now.
The next target for Zhong Tian and Ning Jun's escape was Fangcheng, but it was hundreds of miles away from Jiancheng to Fangcheng. It would take three or four days to walk no matter how fast it was.
At this time, the situation of Zhong Tian and Ning's army was too difficult. The people above and below were extremely exhausted and extremely hungry. The army had already run out of food, and Zhong Tian, including Zhong Tian, had not eaten anything decent for two or three days.
Well, the soldiers below were even worse, because everyone was injured more or less, and there was no medicine in the army, plus there was no time to rest, the wounds slowly worsened, and the original minor injuries turned into
Serious injuries would turn into serious injuries. After only one day of walking, the wounds on many soldiers would emit a putrid smell. After resting for one night, when they had to continue their journey the next day, dozens of them could not get up.
, some people died because their wounds worsened, while others developed high fevers due to inflammation of the wounds and were unable to walk any further.
A clever woman cannot make a meal without rice. No matter how good Zhan Wushuang is in managing an army or commanding an army, he is still helpless and has no solution at this time.
Seeing the dying soldiers lying on the ground unable to walk, Zhan Wushuang ordered with almost tears in his eyes to stab them all to death, giving them a happy end.
Zhong Tian and Ning's army marched towards the Textile City in the south. Their personnel could be said to be walking and dying. Originally there were hundreds of people, but when they resisted the Textile City three days later, only a few hundred people were left.
As the saying goes, good fortune never comes in pairs, and misfortunes never come singly. This is true. News of the defeat of Zhong Tian and Ning Jun had already reached Fangcheng. When the city lord learned that Zhong Tian and Ning Jun had only a hundred people left and ran to him, he immediately
Ordered to close the city and never let Zhong Tian and Ning's army enter the city.
Now Zhong Tian and Ning Jun are about to become gods of plague, making people avoid them.
Looking at the closed city gate, Zhong Tian, Zhan Wushuang, and Zhan Wudi all trembled in their hearts. They all rushed forward and shouted, asking the city lord to open the city gate immediately and let them into the city, but no matter how they shouted
Drink, the lord of Textile City just didn't ask or answer, pretending to be deaf and dumb.
Now, Zhong Tian and others finally figured it out, and the city lord of Textile City also switched sides to the Tianyuan Army.
Zhong Tian couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh. Now he realized how weak his foundation was. When he first became king, the heads of counties, counties, and cities all surrendered to him, but now he is in trouble.
None of these county chiefs, county chiefs, and city lords who spoke of loyalty were loyal to themselves, and they all turned against Tang Yin. Really, the world is in trouble!
It's just that no matter how angry he is now, it won't help. With a hundred or so of them, it's impossible to forcefully attack Fangcheng. There is no way, and they are afraid that the pursuers from behind will arrive, so they can only bypass Fangcheng and continue southward.
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It can be said that Zhong Tian and Ning Jun were turned away by the city lord of Textile City, which made things worse for them. Not to mention the soldiers below, even Zhan Wushuang and Zhan Invincible, Zhong Tian and the three of them were so hungry that their eyes glowed green.
It seemed like it was about to eat people, even Zhui Fengjian, who was so advanced in cultivation, felt like he could no longer hold on.
Textile City could not enter, so this time Zhong Tian and Ning Jun chose to go straight to Feng Kingdom's south gate - Ba Pass.
On the way, Zhan Wudi said feebly to Zhong Tian: "Your Majesty, your ministers have betrayed one after another and turned against Tang Yin. If the general of Baguan also betrays you, we will not be able to leave the Feng Kingdom or enter the Mo Kingdom!"
"Zhong Tian couldn't help but take a breath when he heard the words. After a moment's pause, he shook his head again and said firmly: "No, no! Although the overbearing guard general Ying Bu is not my confidant, I have already placed him beside him.
If he really has contact with Tang Yin, he will never be able to hide it from me." Zhan Wudi glanced at Zhong Tian suspiciously, and said faintly: "I hope so!" Now Zhan Wudi has stopped reporting to Zhong Tian.
Have any confidence.
The eyeliner mentioned by Zhong Tian naturally refers to Zhou Shun, the deputy general of Ba Guan. Zhou Shun is Zhong Tian's direct descendant and his confidant. When Zhong Tian arranged Zhou Shun to Ba Guan, he certainly did not expect that one day he would be from Ba Guan.
Ba Guan ran away, but felt that the location of Ba Guan was very similar to that of Tongmen and was also very important. He had to hold it firmly in his hands. Of course, Zhong Tian, as a powerful man of the generation, also had his unique vision.
Now he was secretly glad that he had made the right decision in arranging Zhou Shun to Baguan.
It's not far from Textile City to Baguan, but it's still hundreds of miles away. When they walked two miles away from Baguan and the outline of the city appeared in their eyes, Zhong Tian and others could no longer walk.
Zhan Wushuang sent a soldier riding his war horse to go to Baguan first, asking his guard Yingbu to come out of the city to meet him in person.
There was no need for Zhan Wushuang to send someone to report the news. Baguan's spies had already brought the news back first, and Yingbu already knew that they were outside Baguan.
While Yingbu was surprised, he couldn't help but secretly admire Tang Yin's uncanny ability to predict things. Tang Yin had told him a few months ago when he passed Ba Pass that Zhong Tian would definitely go south to enter Mo Country through Ba Pass. At that time, he didn't think so.
Unexpectedly, Tang Yin was right about the development of the matter, and Zhong Tianzhen actually fled to his own gate.
Yingbu did not stay longer in the mansion, and immediately summoned his subordinates, went up to the North Tower, and looked out. He looked around and found no trace of Ning Jun at all. He frowned and asked who had reported the news.
The spy said: "Didn't you say that Zhong Tian and Ning Jun have arrived outside Ba Pass? Where are the people?" Hearing that Yingbu did not call King Zhong Tian, but called him by his first name, the spy was startled and froze on the spot.
Unable to react, the surrounding generals looked at each other and nodded slightly tacitly. It seemed that Yingbu had changed his stance and was going to side with Tang Yin.
Whether Yingbu was loyal to Zhong Tian or defected to Tang Yin, it didn't matter to the generals. They were all Yingbu's old subordinates. They had followed him to guard Ba Pass for seven or eight years, and they were already loyal to him and devoted to him.
, so no matter what decision Yingbu makes, they will support it. Of course, if Yingbu chooses to defect to Tang Yin, it is still very wise in the eyes of the generals. At least they can stay in Feng Country and do not have to follow Zhong Tian.
Fleeed.
"You're talking!" After not hearing the spy's answer for a long time, Yingbu turned back dissatisfied, stared at the spy, and said, "Where are Zhong Tian and Ning Jun?" The spy came to his senses and hurriedly pointed forward.
, said: "... over there, only two miles away from our city. However, the number of Ning's troops is not large, only more than a hundred people, and there is no flag, so the general may not be able to see clearly." "Hundreds"
Remaining people?" Yingbu was startled for a moment, then he couldn't help but look up and laugh, and murmured: "I didn't expect that the 400,000 Ning army, which was magnificent, was beaten by Lord Tang and only a hundred or so people were left. Haha, what a surprise.
It really boosts the morale of my gale and destroys the prestige of Ningguo!" "Haha??" The generals on the left and right also laughed. Now they are 100% sure that Yingbu has indeed switched sides to Tang Yin. Everyone's heart
I was more or less relieved.
"What are you generals laughing at?" Following the strange voice of questioning, Zhou Shun, accompanied by several personal guards, strolled up to the top of the city.
If Yingbu was still wary of Zhou Shun before, he no longer had any worries in his heart. He straightened his back, smiled leisurely, and asked: "Does General Zhou know that Ning's army has arrived outside our Baguan City?"
Hearing this, Zhou Shun's face immediately filled with a smile, nodded repeatedly, and said: "I just got the news, so I came up to take a look." Humph! Yingbu sneered and was about to speak. At this time, a man
The soldier suddenly turned around and shouted: "General, there is a cavalry coming from outside the city!" "Oh?" Yingbu perked up and hurriedly looked outside the city. Sure enough, he saw a cavalryman running over quickly in the distance.
Ning Guo wears a steel helmet and armor, and has a long white tassel on his head. You can tell he is Ning Bing at a glance.
"It's Ning Bing! It's the cavalry of Ning State!" Seeing that it was Ning Bing who was coming, Zhou Shun was more excited than anyone else. He jumped up high on the tower, as happy as if he had met his own father and mother.
Yingbu looked on coldly. He didn't know what Zhou Shun was happy about, and he didn't even know that he was about to be in disaster.
"General Yingbu, what are you waiting for? Open the city gate quickly and welcome Ning Jun into the city!" Zhou Shun was a little carried away and did not notice the strange looks in the eyes of Yingbu and the surrounding generals.
After listening to Zhou Shun's words, the generals raised their arms and put them on the swords at their waists. As long as Yingbu gave the order, they would kill Zhou Shun without hesitation.
However, Yingbu did not speak. Instead, he said: "Okay! Let's leave the city right now!" As he spoke, he waved his arms to his subordinates, led the way down the city wall, and asked people to open the city gate.
Yingbu, Zhou Shun and several generals, with three thousand troops and horses, poured out of the city gate and formed a square formation outside the city, waiting for the arrival of the Ningguo cavalry.