"Father, we did not find Turin Duo!" Tu Ningchen said bitterly.
"What?" Turin Tuo raised his voice, "She was always by my side on the battlefield. Why can't we find her?"
Tu Ningchen said, "I have sent people to search everywhere and asked everyone. No one has seen her!"
Turin Tuo closed his eyes. It was obvious that his daughter Turin Duo knew he would offer her to Søren when she was defeated. That was why she ran away.
Without Turin Duo, how was he going to negotiate with Søren?
It would have been fine if it was anyone else, but Søren was so stubborn that he might close the door to negotiations for any reason.
Sighing deeply, Turin Tuo said, "Go talk to Søren. Tell him that I will capture Turin Duo and give her to him."
Tu Ningchen said, "Father, what is our bottom line?"
Turin Tuo said, "I can give up the position of commander, but leave me the position of commander of the Dragon Guards and allow the Dragon Guards to expand to three hundred and fifty thousand! As for the rest, we don't need anything. "
Tu Ningchen said, "I understand."
Turin Tuo said, "Then do you know what we can give up?"
Tu Ningchen said, "Zhi Li's weakness. Make the Dragon Temple completely abandon Zhi Li's weakness!"
Turin Tuo nodded, "Go!"
…
The Gale Thunder Fortress entered a difficult final phase.
This time, there were only a little more than thirty thousand people in the Feng Li Alliance Army that had surrendered.
There were tens of thousands of corpses and close to a hundred thousand wounded. Moreover, a portion of these wounded would die in the coming days.
On Søren's side, the Rock Bandits lost eight thousand men, the Luan Yang's Vengeance Army lost five thousand, the Rouran Cavalry lost two thousand, and the Suo Clan City Guards lost three thousand.
These casualties were all caused by the fierce battle on the city walls.
The final statistics showed that during the day, Zhi Li's army lost sixty thousand men and engaged in close combat on the city walls.
These sixty thousand men were basically wiped out.
This meant that in close combat, the eighteen thousand casualties of Søren's army were exchanged for sixty thousand casualties of Zhi Li's army.
Without a doubt, this was a glorious victory.
But this did not mean that Søren's army had the ability to fight one against three. It was because after four rounds of filtering and delaying on the battlefield, the total number of Feng Li's soldiers attacking the city wall had never exceeded six or seven thousand.
The Søren's army was able to maintain an advantage of two times the number of soldiers. This was the true reason for the disparity in casualties.
Feng Li's army suffered a total of 150,000 casualties, and the remaining 90,000 were all killed by artillery shells and gunpowder explosions.
The whole battle lasted no more than four hours. Soran's hundreds of cannons had fired seventy or eighty times and fired tens of thousands of shells.
Soran's 100 giant trebuchets had launched 70 to 80 projectiles. A few hundred Scorpion catapults launched more than two hundred catapults. In total, a few million kilograms of gunpowder were fired.
As for kerosene bombs, they were used less than in the previous battle. However, they still weighed more than a few million kilograms.
Based on the distribution of the corpses on the battlefield, the ratio of those who were killed by cannonballs, gunpowder, and kerosene was 4: 4: 2.
The hundreds of cannons showed their great power when they launched long-range attacks.
Although they were not as godly as Søren had imagined, as long as they were given enough time, cannons would still become a powerful weapon of war.
Moreover, the impact of cannons on the enemy's morale was unparalleled. The reason why Zhi Li's army collapsed when there were only two hundred thousand soldiers left was mainly because of the cannons. The cannons were too far away. If they were hit, they would die a horrible death.
…
In the wounded barracks.
"Save our wounded soldiers at all costs. Even if they are disabled, we must save them." Søren ordered the medical team.
This medical team consisted of over a thousand people. Søren had hired half of them with money and the other half with force from the Southeast Province, Pirate Harbor, and Immortal Abode Province.
As for medicine, in the two months before the battle, Søren had purchased an astronomical amount of medicine from all the coastal countries.
"What about the wounded soldiers outside?" The medical cultivator in the lead asked.
"Do your best, but we still have to spend most of our resources on our own people." Søren said, "Whether it's the Rock Bandits, Rouran City, or Luan Yang's Revenge Army, we have to do our best to save them."
The medical cultivator nodded. "I understand."
"Wow! This doctor is actually a great beauty. You have to hide yourself well. Our gigolo is a sex fiend. If he discovers you, you will definitely lose your virginity. "Suddenly, a rock bandit warrior's voice rang out in front of them.
Søren was speechless. He went forward and scolded, "Damn you. Did I violate your mother? Or did I defile your sister? Or your wife? "
This Rock Bandit Centurion had three holes in his body and his left leg was fractured. However, he was still full of energy as he teased the beautiful female doctor.
"Sorry, I was wrong," the Rock Bandit Centurion said nonchalantly.
Søren said, "I will tell your Rock Queen that your battle allowance and rewards for killing enemies are all gone!"
Immediately after, Søren was stunned.
Because, from the side, this female doctor's face was very familiar.
It was actually Teacher Niya. Her body was still full, her face was still elegant and beautiful. She had golden hair, enchanting blue eyes, and skin as white as milk.
Two years ago, after saving her life at Marquis Jian Yong's residence, he had not seen her since.
She had promised that after Søren took back Tianshui City, she would join Søren and become a medical cultivator, a teacher, or an artist.
But in the end, she did not go. She still went to the army camp in the north to become a military doctor and a teacher at the orphanage.
"Teacher Niya, I'm so happy to see you here," Søren said in surprise.
Niya's hands were covered in blood as she stitched up the Rock Bandit Centurion's wound.
After carefully stitching up the wound, she stood up and looked at Søren with her beautiful eyes. She said softly, "One and a half months ago, I was practicing medicine nearby. In the end … I was kidnapped by your soldiers. After entering the Wind Thunder Fortress' defense line, I was thrown three gold coins."
Søren was very embarrassed. This was his order. When he saw an outstanding doctor, he could ask for more tricks.
"But I wanted to come anyway," Niya said. "Søren, long time no see."
"Long time no see!" Søren said.
Although Niya did not say anything, no words could describe the shock and emotions in her heart.
Two to three years ago, Søren was just a good-for-nothing playboy. He even lost his family's territory and was like a stray dog.
But now, he had defeated Zhi Li and would soon become the prince regent of the Raging Wave Kingdom!
If Niya had wanted to have something with Søren before, she really did not have that idea now. She felt that Søren was so far away.
At this moment, the Rock Bandit Centurion who was being treated by Niya sighed. "It's over. This beautiful doctor has lost her virginity long ago. Your Highness, have all the beauties had an affair with you? "
Just now, when Søren said that he would confiscate all his rewards, he acted like he did not care at all. Now, he was still talking nonsense.
Søren looked at his young face and asked, "Are you married?"
The Rock Bandit Centurion said, "Yes, and I have two children. One is borrowed, and the other is my own."
The Rock Bandit Centurion was not embarrassed at all when he said that his wife had borrowed his seed.
Søren said, "That's good. I will find a chance to visit your house and your wife."
Hearing this, the Rock Bandit Centurion's face turned pale. He immediately slapped himself. "Your Majesty, I was wrong, I was wrong! I have a bad mouth, please don't mind me. Please don't go to my house, and please don't sleep with my wife. If the wife of a Rock Bandit Warrior is slept with someone, I will either kill him or kill myself. I can't kill you, so I can only kill myself. "
The Rock Bandit Warrior did not care about his wife's act of borrowing his seed. He even felt that it was a noble tradition. But after marriage, he valued his wife's chastity. What a complicated race.
Søren smiled and ignored the Rock Bandit Centurion.
"Teacher Niya, if anyone dares to touch you while you are treating them, tell me and I will chop off their hands. If anyone dares to tease you, I will pull out their tongue," Søren said.
"I won't," Niya said shyly, blushing.
"Master, Tu Ningchen is here," Zhuang Zhixuan went up and whispered in Søren's ear.
As she turned, her voluptuous figure became even more exaggerated and sexy. The wounded barracks were filled with screams.
Another Rock Bandit Warrior pointed at Zhuang Zhixuan's back and whispered, "I guarantee that this woman definitely has something going on with His Majesty Søren. Look at her round and big butt. I wonder how many times she has done it …"
Søren's eyes swept over like lightning.
Slap, slap, slap, slap, slap … The rock bandit warrior slapped himself without another word. "I was wrong, I was wrong. Although I'm not married yet, it's best if you don't go to my house. I have a charming mother and a young and beautiful sister!"
With that, the wounded barracks burst into laughter!
Faced with this fearless Rock Bandit Legion, Søren really had no way of dealing with them.
He couldn't use soft or hard methods!
However, after this battle, the Rock Bandit Warriors' impression of Søren had changed greatly. Although they teased him, this was how they behaved. They had treated the Rock Demons the same way.
They only dared not act rashly against the Rock Queen. However, when they talked about the Rock Queen behind her back, they often talked about her and Søren.
Søren smiled helplessly and said to Niya, "Teacher, when you are done with your work, I will treat you to a meal. If you are willing, I will ask you to be my daughter's teacher."
Niya said, "Then I will think about it."
Søren nodded and walked out.
…
Back in the castle and seeing Tu Ningchen, Søren's first words were, "Where is Tu Lingduo?"
Without another word, Tu Ningchen knelt down on both knees and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency Søren!"
This change from arrogance to humility was really obvious.
Last night, when he came to express his surrender, he was still very arrogant and threw Søren aside to talk to Jung Yeon. He had also taken a very high stance, asking for the Southwest Legion, asking for the title of King, and even threatening to marry Suo Ningbing.
But now, seeing Søren kneel down without another word, Tu Ningchen was really a man who knew when to yield and when to stand tall.
"Tu Lingduo ran away," Tu Ningchen said bitterly.
"Ran away?" Søren said angrily, "If she ran away, then why are you here?"
Tu Ningchen said awkwardly, "A mere Tu Lingduo can't affect the overall situation of both sides, right?"
"No." Søren said, "If you want to talk, no problem. Hand over Tu Lingduo. This is a sign of sincerity and a prerequisite!"
Tu Ningchen was in pain. This bastard Søren was as stubborn as his father said, simply unreasonable.
But now that he was under someone else's roof, he had to lower his head!
"Your Excellency Søren, Tu Lingduo's escape was indeed beyond our expectations," Tu Ningchen said, "otherwise, why would the Turin family be reluctant to part with a mere woman?"
Søren said, "You knew that I would ask for Tu Lingduo, so why didn't you control her from the start? You should have controlled her when you were about to lose. I don't believe she could have run away! "
Tu Ningchen said, "The key is that Zhi Li ran away too quickly and suddenly. We were only paying attention to Zhi Li at that time and neglected Tu Lingduo! "
Søren said, "I don't care what the reason is. Hand over Tu Lingduo and we will talk. Otherwise, there is no room for negotiation. Go!"
With that, Søren held Jung Yeon's hand, entered the room, and closed the door.
Soon, Princess Jung Yeon's seductive moans could be heard.
"Young Master Turin, please return!" Zhuang Zhixuan stepped forward.
…
In a large hostel in the Nu River Province!
Zhi Li had been running for 32 hours and lost count of how many warhorses he had ridden.
Of course, riding a griffin was faster, but there were too few of them. It was not safe to fly in the air like this.
After running for more than a hundred miles, he abandoned the ten thousand imperial guards and fled back to King City under the protection of dozens of Dragon Warriors and almost a thousand warriors.
And Tu Lingduo was indeed by Zhi Li's side!
Yesterday, when Zhi Li ran away, Tu Lingtuo immediately hid among the crowd and followed Zhi Li.
At the crucial moment, she would rather run away with her adulterer than follow her father and brother.
Because she knew that her father, Tu Lingtuo, would definitely negotiate with Søren and give her to Søren as a gift.
Only Zhi Li and Søren had no possibility of an illicit relationship. Therefore, even though Zhi Li was already a broken ship, Tu Lingduo had no other choice.
At this moment, she had probably become the most shameless, vicious, and unfaithful woman in the entire Raging Wave Kingdom.
Other than by Zhi Li's side, there was no place for her in this vast world!
…
After the defeat, Zhi Li was numb.
When a person faced an extreme blow, they would no longer feel pain, only numbness.
Even during the more than 20 hours of escape, he was completely numb.
Now, after resting in this hostel, eating delicious food, drinking good wine, and feeling the softness of the bed, he could no longer resist the endless pain and it surged into his heart.
Lost, utterly defeated. He had nothing left!
Zhi Li clearly felt that his body seemed to have fallen into a bottomless abyss, falling uncontrollably …
The coldness, pain, and darkness kept attacking him as if they were going to devour him completely!
What should he do next? He had nowhere to go!
He was once so close to the throne. Just a few days ago, he was still being supported by everyone. He was not a king, but he was better than a king!
But now, he had nothing left!
Although he had temporarily escaped the battlefield and escaped destruction!
However, he seemed to feel that destruction was like a dark net that was slowly enveloping him.
"Knock, knock …" There was a knock on the door. Then, Tu Lingduo's voice sounded. "Your Highness, it's me!"
"Come in," said Zhi Li.
The door opened and Tu Lingduo walked in slowly.
At this moment, she was wearing a tight dress with a very high slit. Her long, snow-white legs were faintly visible, making her look especially sexy.
But now, Zhi Li had lost all interest.
"Your Highness, we have not lost yet!" Tu Lingduo stepped forward and knelt on Zhi Li's knees. Her voice was soft but firm. "We have not lost yet?"
"Hahaha …" Zhi Li laughed pitifully. "I have already lost. How can it be considered as not losing yet?"
Tu Lingduo said, "Your Highness, what do you plan to do next?"
Zhi Li was stunned. He really had not thought about what to do next. He really did not want to think about it.
"Lead an armed force into the Yan Empire, accept Yeonti's protection, and become his chess piece to control Søren." Zhi Li said, "Then wait for the right time. Hopefully, with the help of the Yan Empire, we can reclaim the throne!"
"No, you should not do this." Tu Lingduo said, "You should fight with your life on the line! There are still many cabinet officials and elderly nobles in King City, right? You still have a strong armed force. We still have a chance! "
Zhi Li's eyes trembled. He looked at Tu Lingduo in disbelief.
"Don't enter King City for now. Show yourself somewhere else." Tu Lingduo's eyes were filled with passion. "Gao Yin is not by the king's side now. Immediately send your most elite martial artists into the palace to assassinate the king!"
"Assassinate the king?" Zhi Li hissed.
Tu Lingduo said, "After the king dies, announce to the world that the king is seriously ill and has passed away. At that time, you, as the young master, will ascend the throne directly!"
Zhi Li said, "Without the recognition of the world, even if I forcefully ascend the throne, what is the use? Also, assassinating the king is a capital offense! "
"You are not in King City. The king's death has nothing to do with you." Tu Lingduo said, "As long as the two Supremes of the Dragon Temple are willing to recognize you as the king, then it will work! You must act quickly. Otherwise, Søren will use the king's decree to remove you from the position of young master. Right now, all the forces in the world have yet to surrender to Søren. Once you ascend the throne and gain the recognition of the Dragon Temple, many nobles and dukes will choose to wait and see again. At that time, the most likely outcome is that the kingdom will split. You will be the king in the west and Jung Yeon will be the king in the east! "
Zhi Li said, "If I escape to the Yan Empire, at least my life and wealth will not be in danger. But if I assassinate the king and forcefully ascend the throne as you said, I will most likely die without a burial place. I will be dismembered by five horses or executed by a thousand cuts! "
Tu Lingduo said, "The greater the risk, the greater the reward! At least, the Dragon Temple will definitely be on your side. "
Then, Tu Lingduo's eyes became extremely vicious. "Don't forget, you still have the most important hostage, the son of Søren and Jung Yeon. Søren is the stupidest. He can give up anything for his family. If you use his son's life as a hostage, you can do whatever you want. He will definitely compromise! "
Zhi Li fell into a painful dilemma.
If he assassinated the king and forcefully ascended the throne as Tu Lingduo said, he would most likely die without a burial place.
But he was not willing to abandon everything and flee to the Yan Empire!
Tu Lingduo said, "Your Highness, why did you lose the battle with Søren? It is because you did not stake everything at the crucial moment. Otherwise, you would have won! "
Zhi Li remained silent, his face ferocious.
"Your Highness, this is your last chance." Tu Lingduo's voice was distorted. "Listen to me. Assassinate the king and forcefully ascend the throne. Use Søren's son as a hostage to make him hesitate. You still have one last chance to turn the tables! Let's take a gamble! "
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