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Due to his carelessness, Cuan Shouyu once again fell into Cuan Chongdao's trap. His army was caught off guard and quickly collapsed under the impact of Cuan Chongdao's army. They suffered heavy losses.
Now, they could not return to the main camp. There seemed to be no better way than to escape.
Under the protection of his personal guards, Cuan Shouyu protected his mother and wife and escaped from the weakest part of the encirclement. His ten thousand men could only give up.
After a fierce attack, Cuan Chongdao and his son successfully wiped out the ten thousand men under Cuan Shouyu's command. Half of them were killed on the spot, and the rest either surrendered or scattered. They could no longer pose a threat to them.
"Father, we let Cuan Shouyu escape again."
Cuan Chongdao's expression was relaxed as he said happily, "Cuan Shouyu's main force has been wiped out by our army. So what if he escapes? He can no longer pose any threat to us. Pass down the order. The army will set off in an hour to reinforce Kun Zhou City."
"Yes, father."
After a simple cleaning of the battlefield, Cuan Chongdao and his son left three hundred soldiers to defend Nanning Prefecture. They personally led fifteen thousand main forces to reinforce Kun Zhou.
After Cuan Shouyu killed his way out, he ran for more than ten miles. There were only a hundred cavalry guards behind him. The rest of the soldiers had either died in battle or surrendered and scattered. In short, the only ones who could continue to be loyal to him were these soldiers.
On a high ground, the tired Cuan Shouyu finally stopped and looked behind him warily. Seeing that Cuan Chongdao's troops did not chase after him, he felt relieved and got off his horse to rest.
"Commander in chief, our army has been completely wiped out in this battle. These are the only people left."
"Commander in chief, the main camp has been destroyed. Where should we go?"
Cuan Shouyu's face was full of pain and regret. Because of a moment of carelessness, his entire army was wiped out.
At this time, the Nanzhao Army had probably launched an attack on Kunzhou City, where Cuan Chongdao's troops were stationed. It was such a good opportunity for revenge, but because of his carelessness, not only did he miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but he also let his strength completely dissipate.
"It's all my fault for being careless and falling into their trap again."
Cuan Shouyu punched the tree beside him with regret, and a large piece of bark fell off the trunk.
"My son, why are you so discouraged? As long as you're still alive, there's still hope. This time, Mother is also at fault. Even Mother was deceived by Cuan Chongdao. It should be said that we underestimated Cuan Chongdao too much. This evil thief actually expected that we would attack from both sides together with Nanzhao. He deliberately withdrew from Nanning Province to bait us."
A Xuan comforted her son.
"Mother, our army has been completely wiped out. It's too late to say anything now."
"No, my son, don't be discouraged. Let's go and seek refuge with your grandfather first. When Nanzhao destroys Cuan Chongdao, we can still come back."
Cuan Shouyu felt that it was reasonable and nodded. "Mother is right. It seems that we can only seek refuge with Grandfather. However, the troops that Grandfather lent us have all been defeated by us. Will Grandfather be very angry?"
"Of course Grandfather will be angry, but you are Grandfather's biological grandson after all. Grandfather will forgive you. He will only blame this on Cuan Chongdao. Don't worry."
A Xuan comforted him.
Cuan Shouyu nodded and ordered softly, "Set off immediately for Dongcuan."
Leading the remaining hundred or so cavalry, Cuan Shouyu rushed towards the Eastern Cuan Land to seek refuge with his grandfather and have someone to rely on.
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In the direction of Kunzhou City, the battle was still fierce. Although the defending side had the geographical advantage, the Nanzhao army was more elite and had a variety of more advanced siege weapons. This nullified the defending side's advantage.
The defenders who lacked weapons to restrain them could only watch as the Nanzhao Army threw boulders that fell on the city wall like raindrops, taking the lives of their comrades.
However, they were not of the same race after all. Moreover, the Nanzhao Army launched a sudden attack. It was considered an undeclared war. This made the defenders very angry. They persisted in resisting and waited for the arrival of reinforcements from Nanning Province.
After two consecutive days of fighting, both sides suffered heavy losses. The battle was in a stalemate, which was the stage of exhausting each other's strength.
This situation made Nanzhao's chief commander, Gelofeng, very anxious. He originally thought that as long as he attacked, he could easily take down Kunzhou City and show his power. He did not expect that the enemy, which he thought was a complete motley crew, could withstand the high-intensity attack of Nanzhao's elite troops for two consecutive days.
Before the battle, Gelofeng definitely did not think of this. This made him a little crazy.
"A motley crew can actually withstand our attack for two days. Is it because they are too powerful or because you did not do your best?"
Gelofeng was furious and began to blame his subordinates.
"First Prince, the soldiers have done their best. Kunzhou City is easy to defend and difficult to attack. That's why we can't take it down for so long. If it was on flat ground, we could completely defeat the enemy in one attack."
"First Prince, the defenders have suffered heavy losses. As long as we attack for one more day, we can definitely take it down."
Gelofeng said angrily, "We must take it down today. If Cuan Chongdao arrives with reinforcements, we will be attacked from two sides."
"First Prince, Cuan Shouyu's troops will delay Cuan Chongdao. Therefore, I think that Cuan Chongdao and his main forces will not have a chance to reinforce us. At least, it won't be fast. Our army only needs one more day to take down the city."
"First Prince, I am willing to make a military pledge. If we can't take down the city in one day, I am willing to be punished."
Gelofeng nodded and said loudly, "Good. One day is the limit. If we can't take down Kunzhou City in one day, you will commit suicide as an apology."
"First Prince, more than ten thousand enemy reinforcements are less than twenty miles away."
At this moment, the scout discovered Cuan Chongdao's reinforcements.
"How can they be so fast? Isn't Cuan Chongdao afraid that Cuan Shouyu will attack his back?"
"How is this possible? Cuan Shouyu is too fast."
"First Prince, our army must immediately adjust our deployment to meet Cuan Chongdao's reinforcements."
No one expected Cuan Chongdao's reinforcements to come so quickly.
Gelofeng was even more furious. He scolded, "Didn't you say that Cuan Chongdao's reinforcements wouldn't arrive soon? Why are they here so soon?"
"First Prince, please calm down. This is a rare opportunity for our army to defeat the enemy."
Duan Jianwei quietly walked over and said.
In the past two days, seeing Nanzhao's soldiers repeatedly fail to take down Kunzhou City, Duan Jianwei was anxious in his heart and soul. He wanted to personally lead the charge and take down the city. Of course, with Duan Jianwei's scholarly physique, rushing forward would only result in death.
At this moment, Cuan Chongdao's reinforcements were about to arrive. While the soldiers were nervous, Duan Jianwei was happy that the opportunity to defeat the enemy had finally arrived. uu2;
This was because Duan Jianwei was always able to see things that normal generals couldn't. Yes, after Cuan Chongdao's reinforcements arrived, the enemy's strength had more than doubled. However, winning a war wasn't something that could be won by numbers. If they had more people, they would definitely win. How could there be so many examples of a few winning a war?
"Mr. Duan, do you have a good plan to defeat the enemy? Xiao Wang is all ears."
Gelofeng's attitude was very respectful.
Duan Jianwei said confidently, "First Prince, Cuan Chongdao's reinforcements are less than ten thousand. Our army can take out half of our forces and defeat them. The other half will pretend to attack the reinforcements, but secretly hide. As long as our army fights with Cuan Chongdao's reinforcements, the soldiers defending the city will most likely come out of the city and attack us from behind. In this way, our hidden soldiers will be able to sneak out and defeat the soldiers that come out of the city in one fell swoop. At the same time, we can take down Kunzhou City. As long as we take down Kunzhou City, we can immediately gather all of our main forces and annihilate Cuan Chongdao's main forces."
"Mr. Duan Jianwei is wise. Xiao Wang understands."
Gelofeng was overjoyed. He looked at his subordinates and ordered, "You guys get ready to fight Cuan Chongdao. You guys immediately retreat and hide."
"Yes, First Prince."
The Nanzhao generals accepted the order loudly.
Soon, the reinforcements led by Cuan Chongdao and his son arrived at the east side of Kunzhou City and encountered the Nanzhao Army led by Gelofeng.
"Father, I have long heard that the Nanzhao Army is extremely elite. Our army came from afar and the soldiers are very tired. If we can't win, it will be a loss of spirit."
When Cuan Fuchao saw the tight formation of the Nanzhao army, he felt rather fearful and had a feeling that they would definitely lose.
Cuan Chongdao gently waved his hand and comforted him, "My son, you don't have to be afraid. Our military strength is comparable to that of Nanzhao. After these days of fierce battles with Cuan Shouyu, our soldiers have already been through hundreds of battles. What is there to be afraid of? In addition, as long as I give the signal, the soldiers of Kunzhou City will immediately attack and attack the back of Nanzhao Army. In this way, our army will attack from both sides. How can we lose?"
"Father, you are wise. I am willing to be the vanguard."
When Cuan Fuchao heard that victory was in his hands, he volunteered.
"Good, attack immediately."
"Attack!"
Cuan Chongdao's troops took the lead and launched a fierce attack on the Nanzhao Army.
"Kill!"
The Nanzhao Army of course did not show any weakness. The two sides clashed and a fierce battle broke out.
Cuan Chongdao's troops had just experienced the battle with Cuan Shouyu and had accumulated a lot of combat experience. The Nanzhao Army, on the other hand, had also accumulated a wealth of combat skills in the process of unifying the Six Zhao Kingdom and fighting against Tibet.
Both sides seemed to be full of confidence in themselves and felt that they could definitely defeat their opponent and obtain the final victory.
Not long after the battle started, Cuan Chongdao sent a signal and ordered the troops stationed in the city to come out and help. They would attack the weak points of the Nanzhao Army from the back.
After receiving the signal, the troops stationed in the city immediately opened the city gates and charged towards the Nanzhao Army.
"Kill!"
Seeing that the Nanzhao army was attacked from the front and back, it seemed that their defeat was certain. The soldiers who had been quietly lying in ambush suddenly charged out and defeated the soldiers who had just left the city. They took the opportunity to launch a fierce attack on Kun Zhou City. uu3;
At this time, the city gates of Kunzhou City had already been opened and it was impossible to close them. Under the continuous attack of the Nanzhao Army, Kunzhou City immediately fell. The small number of troops in the city were basically wiped out.
The sudden change of events shocked Cuan Chongdao. He had rushed over to rescue Kunzhou City in a hurry. Unexpectedly, it was because of his rescue that Kunzhou City fell. This made him very regretful.
"Ghost Lord, Kunzhou City has been lost. Nanzhao is gathering all their troops to attack us. The pressure on us has suddenly increased. I'm afraid we won't be able to hold on."
A general anxiously shouted.
"Sigh, it's all my fault for being careless. I actually let Nanzhao take Kunzhou City so easily."
Cuan Chongdao's face was full of regret.
"Father, Nanzhao's troops have doubled. Our army will not be able to hold on. Let's retreat quickly."
Cuan Fuchao's face was full of blood as he urged his horse over.
Although Cuan Chongdao was full of unwillingness, when he saw the Nanzhao Army that had broken through Kunzhou City and reinforcements coming from afar, he immediately softened. Before Nanzhao's reinforcements arrived, his troops were already at a disadvantage. If all of the Nanzhao Army's reinforcements arrived, he would definitely lose.
"Retreat, all troops retreat immediately."
Cuan Chongdao made a prompt decision and led all his troops to retreat towards Weizhou City.
Duan Jianwei, who was watching the battle from a high vantage point, saw this and grinned.
In just a short period of time, the Nanzhao Army had successfully broken into Kunzhou City and defeated Cuan Chongdao's reinforcements. They forced Cuan Chongdao to flee like a stray dog. This made him feel quite proud. All of this was done under his command. How could he not be proud?
"Mister Duan's strategy is indeed good. Our army has broken through Kunzhou City and is now focusing on attacking Cuan Chongdao's reinforcements. Look, Cuan Chongdao can't hold on any longer and is preparing to flee, haha."
Gelofeng's face was full of mettle as he smiled and walked to Duan Jianwei's side.
Duan Jianwei responded to Gelofeng with a smile and said softly, "Cuan Chongdao is already a stray dog. First Prince can immediately send troops to pursue and completely annihilate Cuan Chongdao. As long as Cuan Chongdao is destroyed, no one in Cuandi will dare to not bow down to Nanzhao."
"Mister's words are reasonable. Xiao Wang will give the order now."
Gelofeng immediately picked up the command flag and gave the order to pursue.
After receiving the command, all the Nanzhao troops immediately launched a fierce pursuit. The troops under Cuan Chongdao didn't dare to stop in the slightest.
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Just as the Nanzhao Army and Cuan Chongdao were fighting, the various divisions of the army had quietly arrived near Nanning City and quietly hid.
In addition, various scouts were scattered in Cuandi to gather information and report the latest information to Ang Lee in a timely manner.
Ang Lee knew the day before yesterday that there were only 300 soldiers under Cuan Chongdao in Nanning City. For this reason, he had long wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to take action, but unfortunately, the main force of the army hadn't arrived yet, so he temporarily endured it. Now that the main force of the army had arrived, and there were only 300 defenders in Nanning City. If he didn't take down Nanning City now, when would he?
"Nan Jiyun, immediately lead the first regiment, the second regiment, the first reconnaissance team, and the first transport team to Nanning City. Disguise yourself as a merchant and open the city gate first, then take down the city in one fell swoop. Remember, try not to kill people. If you can do it without bloodshed, I will record it as a great merit."
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