Many people did not care, "Eastern Chu's army can't do anything to us. What can a few commoners do?"
Jhennam Of Gojoseon said in a deep voice, "In short, without I's orders, you are not allowed to kill Eastern Chu's commoners!"
"Reporting to Prince, Yuan Pei led tens of thousands of Mohist army to break out of the encirclement and head towards Jiangxia."
Hearing this, Jhennam Of Gojoseon frowned, "What happened?"
"The troops that the Heir sent to stop Yuan Pei were ambushed and completely wiped out. Moreover, Yuan Pei seems to be very clear about our army's layout and terrain. He led his troops to split up and pass through our army's gaps. Although he lost some troops, the Mohist army's main force did not suffer too much damage. "
"Reporting to Prince, we just received news from the southern army. Three days ago, the Heir was ambushed and the Heir was seriously injured."
Jhennam Of Gojoseon suddenly stood up, "How is Tengfeng?"
"The Heir is no longer in danger, but his injuries are quite serious. I'm afraid he won't be able to lead troops in a short period of time."
Jhennam Of Gojoseon lowered his head and pondered for a long time. He slowly suppressed the anger in his heart and waved his hand, "I understand. You may leave first."
The originally joyous atmosphere in the large tent became gloomy because of the successive news. After a long time, Jhennam Of Gojoseon laughed softly, "Good, the Ding Palace is indeed filled with experts. In this battle, I did not win."
"Prince?"
"Forget it. Send someone to tell Tengfeng that I will send someone else to take over the southern army. Tell him to come to Xinyang as soon as possible." Jhennam Of Gojoseon waved his hand and calmly said, "No matter what, Xinyang is already ours. Let him take charge of the situation. I don't believe that those provisions and gold and silver can fly away. They must still be in the city! "
"Yes."
On the road after the heavy rain, Ye Li rode at the front of the army, but her beautiful brows were tightly knitted and she did not speak. Nan Hou and the others were by her side. Seeing her so curious, they asked, "What's wrong, Princess?" Ye Li shook her head and said, "Nothing, I'm just worried about the situation in Xinyang." Nan Hou raised his eyebrows in confusion. Xinyang's fall was already a foregone conclusion, what was there to worry about? Ye Li frowned and looked at the roadside. Because they were not on the official road, there was a steady stream of people fleeing from the northwest. Ye Li had mixed feelings as she looked at the sorry state of the commoners with their families. In truth, the reason why the war was so one-sided was mostly because of the infighting in the Imperial Court. If they had been prepared and sent reinforcements in time, this would not have happened. In any era, the ones who would suffer the most from the flames of war would always be the common people. Ye Li vaguely remembered a sentence that her teacher had taught her in her previous life — Prosperity, the common people suffer. Death, the people suffer.
"Wangfei." Zhuo Jing urged his horse to catch up from behind. He rode half a horse's length behind Ye Li and spoke in a low voice.
Ye Li pulled on the reins slightly and slowed down. She tilted her head to look at Zhuo Jing. Zhuo Jing said in a low voice, "I just received news that Xinyang has fallen."
Ye Li nodded, her expression as usual. The fall of Xinyang was within everyone's expectations. After a moment of silence, she asked, "How is General Yuan?"
"General Yuan has already brought his men back to Jiangxia. But … "Zhuo Jing hesitated for a moment." I just received news. The Xiling Army … has slaughtered Xinyang City! "
"What?!" Ye Li's expression darkened. Her originally gentle features were instantly dyed with a layer of murderous frost. Nan Hou, who was closest to them, clearly heard Zhuo Jing's words. The reins in his hand shook and he quickly steadied himself. He only stared fixedly at Zhuo Jing without speaking. Zhuo Jing said in a low voice, "After the Xiling Army entered the city, they clashed with the common people. Afterwards, the general who led the attack, Zheng Bian, gave the order to slaughter Xinyang."
"What did Xiling's Jhennam Of Gojoseon mean?"
"Jhennam Of Gojoseon did not go to the front lines. By the time he gave the order to stop it, it was already too late. At least two-thirds of the common people in Xinyang died an unnatural death … "Zhuo Jing's voice was slightly hoarse. Since the founding of Da Chu State, this was the first time that a city had been slaughtered. Many of the soldiers could not accept this.
Ye Li laughed coldly. She pulled on the reins and galloped forward. Nan Hou paused and looked at Zhuo Jing with some confusion. Zhuo Jing hesitated for a moment before following. Ye Li did not go far. She stopped at the side of the road and silently watched the fleeing common people pass by. Zhuo Jing said in a low voice, "Wangfei." Ye Li turned to look at him. She played with the horsewhip in one hand as she said, "Someone once told me that letting the common people personally experience war is a disgrace to the soldiers and the country."
Zhuo Jing advised, "This is not Wangfei's fault."
Ye Li shook her head and laughed coldly, "Zheng Bian, is it … his head will be at the King's Manor. I want his head as a sacrifice to the souls of the people of Xinyang City! "
"This subordinate understands. I guarantee that within ten days, Zheng Bian's head will be hung on the walls of Xinyang City!"
Seven days later, when Jhennam Of Gojoseon's army had reached Jiangxia, Lei Tengfeng, who had stayed behind in Xinyang, sent someone to deliver a secret letter. Zheng Bian, who had also stayed in Xinyang City, had been killed in his own room. His head was hung on the walls of Xinyang City. Next to the head was a flying dragon and phoenix character. It clearly stated that the murderer was from the King's Manor. After receiving Lei Tengfeng's secret letter, Jhennam Of Gojoseon's face was as calm as water. After thinking for a while, he replied to Lei Tengfeng and ordered the attack on Jiangxia to be stepped up.
Jiangxia was a small city less than two hundred li away from Xinyang. The city was less than a third the size of Xinyang City and was surrounded by mountains on three sides. However, Xiling's military strength was equivalent to the sum of all the cities they had conquered in the past. The Xiling Army, which had been unstoppable and seemingly invincible, finally witnessed the true strength of the Da Chu State's army in front of this small city. Jhennam Of Gojoseon, who had not personally participated in the attack on a large city like Xinyang, personally stood behind the army this time. He stood on the hill and watched with his own eyes as the soldiers of the two armies fought endlessly below the city. He watched as the black-clothed soldiers on the city walls continuously beat down the enemies who tried to climb up the city walls as if they never knew fatigue.
"Prince, I didn't expect a small city of fifty thousand people to be so difficult to deal with. Shouldn't we think of something? " The general standing behind him asked in a low voice. He looked at the black-clothed figures on the city walls with eyes full of frustration and shadow. This was a mark that the Mohist army had used countless blood and lives to deeply engrave in the hearts of their enemies over the past hundred years.
Jhennam Of Gojoseon sighed softly and said, "Fortunately, the Emperor of the Da Chu State does not trust the King's Manor very much."
The generals behind him did not ask why, because they were also rejoicing. If the ruler and his subjects of the Da Chu State knew each other and trusted each other, why would they worry about the world being unjust?
"Day and night, step up the attack. We must take Jiangxia before the reinforcements from the Prince Ding Mansion arrive! "Jhennam Of Gojoseon said sternly.
"This general obeys!"
On the city walls in the distance, the gray-haired old general General Yuan Pei stared at the enemy troops below the city walls, who seemed to never retreat. His brows were deeply furrowed. His eyes, which had seen through the world, were bloodshot and tired, but his back was straight. His eyes, which stared at the city walls, were filled with the determination to live and die with Jiangxia.
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