Knowing that Yan Jing was defended and that the Song army was defeated, the ladies in the imperial harem were overjoyed. Many of them hugged each other and cried tears of joy.
Those who cried were mostly concubines of low status. Those with lower status had already been dealt with. Once the city was breached, they would be the first to lose their lives. Protecting Yan Jing was equivalent to protecting their lives.
That fear, that fear, had finally passed.
They used to think that it was a great honor to be able to enter this place.
Now, they could be said to have deeply experienced that once the outside world was in turmoil, they, who were attached to the high palace walls, would not be able to control themselves at all. They would be like lambs waiting to be slaughtered.
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"The Song army retreated …"
Meng Shanming, who was sitting in a wheelchair outside the central tent, murmured softly. "Yes, they retreated.
Commander Meng's idea was right. They retreated in less than seven or eight days. " Gong Lince sighed with emotion. He still couldn't figure out the cause and effect. He couldn't help but admire this veteran's foresight. He had such an accurate grasp of the situation on the battlefield.
Meng Shanming was concerned about another problem. "How many men did the Song army lose?"
Gong Lince looked at the news from Yan Jing and said, "The number of corpses is about 180,000."
"180,000 …" Meng Shanming murmured again. A trace of melancholy flashed in his eyes.
The Song army retreated after losing only 180,000 men. They had retreated before they even conquered the Yan Jing. This result disappointed the Song Emperor. He estimated that as long as the Yan Jing resisted with all its might, the Song army would lose at least 500,000 men. However, from the current news, it was far from what the Song Emperor had expected.
For now, it seemed that the Song army had the upper hand. But did the Yan army really win?
As long as the people in Yan Jing were still there, no matter how hard the Yan army fought, they could only make the Song army struggle at death's door.
So what if they won this battle after fighting for so long? They would only let more disciples of the Yan army die for nothing. They would only let the Yan people pay such a painful and bloody price. It wouldn't change anything.
Winning this battle would only slow down the death of the Yan army.
So, did they win the battle? The Song army did not conquer Yan Jing, and Yan City lost, and he lost miserably!
It just so happened that Shang Chaozong had led the Southern Province army to harass the Song army in attacking the city. When the news of 100,000 cavalry harassing the Song army in attacking the city reached him, the pain in his heart was unimaginable.
Now that the Song army had retreated so easily, the hopelessness of not being able to see hope filled his entire body and mind. The sorrow in his heart could not be expressed to anyone.
The obscure strategic goal that he had intended to achieve through this battle had failed, so he had lost!
But what could he do? He still had to lead this army to fight for the hope that he could not see. If he did not continue to fight, Yan would not even be able to hold on!
Gong Lince sensed the indescribable aura emanating from his body and asked in confusion, "Commander Meng, what's wrong?"
Meng Shan Ming sighed, "Luo Zhao's reaction is quite fast. He retreated before he consumed enough energy. I underestimated him."
So that was how it was! Gong Lince sighed as well. "To be able to become the Song Nation's Governor at such a young age, he should have some ability. But with Commander Meng here, Luo Zhao is nothing to worry about! "
Meng Shan Ming's eyes dimmed. His white hair and beard fluttered in the wind, and his skinny figure in the wheelchair looked exceptionally bleak.
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A large bird descended from the sky and landed in the dense forest.
Yuan Gang arrived with Duan Hu and Wu San Liang. Yuan Gang, who carried the Three Howling Saber on his back, led the two of them to Niu Youdao.
Niu Youdao, who was standing under a tree with his sword, looked at Yuan Gang. Duan Hu and Wu San Liang greeted him together. "Daoye!"
Niu Youdao nodded slightly and stared at Yuan Gang. Slowly, he asked, "Why are you here?"
Yuan Gang replied, "I should have come earlier!"
Niu Youdao frowned. He understood what Yuan Gang meant because he knew him too well.
He did not bring Yuan Gang with him previously because he did not want him to be too close to the battlefield. He was afraid that Yuan Gang would be so hot-blooded that he would not be able to resist the urge to fight.
Now that Yuan Gang had come here without his permission, he must have received more and more information on the battlefield and could not hold it in any longer.
Niu Youdao only had two words for him. "Go back!"
Yuan Gang replied, "I just want to see such a big scene. Let me go to Meng Shan Ming's side. Nothing will happen if I stay by his side."
Niu Youdao replied, "No!"
Yuan Gang replied, "Daoye, what will others think of you if you do this?"
Niu Youdao replied mercilessly, "I said no means no!"
What kind of joke was this? This was a war between two countries, and both sides had sent out all their experts and capable people. All kinds of strange and unpredictable things could happen. So many cultivators and experts had fallen, and you still had the chance to show off?
He did not believe Yuan Gang's words at all. Yuan Gang was a man who would throw his life away when he was hot-blooded. Promises made when he was calm were useless.
Especially when he went to Meng Shan Ming's side. Meng Shan Ming and the others had their eyes on Yuan Gang for a long time. They had long wanted to drag Yuan Gang onto the battlefield to see if he was a mule or a horse. This was not something that could be done in a day or two. Yuan Gang had been pressuring him and he would not agree to it even now!
There were only two of them left in this world!
Yuan Gang replied, "Daoye, you said that you would not interfere with my freedom."
Niu Youdao replied, "I can agree to anything else but this!"
Yuan Gang replied, "Since I am here, I will not go back." Then, he turned around and was about to go to Meng Shan Ming.
Niu Youdao said word by word, "You can try!" He raised his hand that was holding the sword and made a gesture.
In the forest behind him, Uncle Chen and the others from Fu Fang Garden dashed out and surrounded Yuan Gang.
Yin Er also walked out of the forest with a big sack on her body. She took out a chicken leg from the sack and looked at them curiously while biting on it.
Guan Fangyi and Duan Hu looked at each other. It was the first time they saw the two brothers turning against each other.
Yuan Gang slowly turned around and looked at the people around him. Then, he looked at Niu Youdao. "Daoye!"
"Keep an eye on him. Without my permission, do not let him leave. If anyone dares to do so, I will kill him!" Niu Youdao turned around and went into the forest.
Yuan Gang's cheeks tightened. He was speechless.
Second Elder Wu sighed. "Monkey, don't make things difficult for us!"
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The two large flying beasts that were being interrogated in the sky landed in the Wan Shou Sect.
The grandson of Wan Shou Faction's Elder Chao, Chao Shenghuai, was back. He was sent back by the Prime Minister of Song's trusted advisor, Jia Wuqun.
It couldn't be helped. They had a favor to ask of Chao Shenghuai, and it was inappropriate to imprison the grandson of the Wan Shou Faction's Elder. Jia Wuqun sent him back personally to show his sincerity.
Moreover, Chao Shenghuai was no longer useful to the imperial court. It was easy for the Prime Minister of Song to release him.
The elder of the Wan Shou School, Chou Shan, who came out to welcome the guests, narrowed his eyes when he saw Chao Shenghuai.
Chao Shenghuai lowered his head and said weakly, "Disciple Chao Shenghuai greets the Elder."
Chou Shan didn't say anything since there were outsiders around. He signaled his disciples to take Chao Shenghuai away.
Jia Wuqun, who had been watching coldly, smiled and said, "Elder Chou, I haven't seen you for years. I hope I didn't disturb you."
"Don't mention it. Brother Jia's sudden arrival is indeed a rare guest. "Chou Shan happily cupped his hands together and probed," Brother Jia's arrival, I wonder what advice you have for me? "
He was very polite to this trusted advisor of the Song Nation's Prime Minister, not daring to slight him.
As for Jia Wuqun's background, this side was also very clear. His father was originally the teacher of the Zi Mansion, which meant that he had been hired by the Zi Mansion for a long time. Jia Wuqun had grown up with his father in the Zi Mansion. It was also because of the Zi Mansion that he had the opportunity to read a lot of books. Because of the Zi Mansion, he was able to see the world that ordinary people couldn't see.
It was said that Zi Pingxiu was able to climb to the Prime Minister's position for more than twenty years because of Jia Wuqun.
The outside world had a name for him, the Hidden Minister!
It might not be true, but it was enough to prove his influence on the Prime Minister of Song, Zi Pingxiu. Chou Shan didn't dare to be rude.
Jia Wuqun laughed and waved his hand. "I'm just an ordinary man. How can I give advice to a group of immortals?"
He turned his head to look at Chao Shenghuai, who was walking away, and said with a sigh, "It was the Prime Minister who felt that the imperial court had gone too far by detaining the disciples of the Wan Shou Clan. After detaining them for so long, it was time to release them. He said that the Imperial Court had offended the Wan Shou Sect. But the Imperial Court cares about their reputation. Of course, the Wan Shou Sect cares more about their reputation. That's why the Prime Minister sent me here to apologize to your Sect Leader. "
At this time, it wasn't right to ask him to apologize. Chou Shan's eyes flashed. He could guess why Jia Wuqun was here. He didn't want to hide his intentions.
Chou Shan immediately said, "Unfortunately, our Sect Leader is in secluded cultivation. It's just a small matter. It's not worth making a big deal out of it. It's our fault for not teaching our disciples well. It's fine as long as you're back. We can't apologize. Brother Jia, it's rare for you to come here. Let's have a few drinks! "
Jia Wuqun waved his hand. "There's no need for that. I don't drink alcohol. Sigh, it's a pity that I can't see the West Ocean Sect Leader's face. It's a troubled time. I'm sure Elder Chou knows that the two countries are at war. The Prime Minister is very busy. He has many errands for me to run. I'll take my leave now. I hope Brother Chou can send my regards to the West Ocean Sect Leader. "
Chou Shan was surprised. He left just like that?
He thought that Jia Wuqun wanted to talk about the matter that troubled the Wan Shou Sect. He didn't think that Jia Wuqun would leave without saying anything. Chou Shan started to doubt his judgment.
However, it was better not to cause any trouble. He sighed and said, "If that's the case, I will not force Brother Jia. If there's an opportunity in the future, we will meet again. I will definitely bring the Prime Minister's regards. Someone, send Mr. Jia three hundred miles on behalf of the Wan Shou Sect! "
"No need, no need. There's no need to go through so much trouble. I have to keep my whereabouts a secret." Jia Wuqun waved his hand.
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