A moment later, an iron bullet hit the flagpole of the high-flying Li-character flag.
With the fall of this banner, the failure of Li Jinzhong's army was irreversible.
"Well done!"
Listening to the commotion at the foot of the mountain, Zhang Zihuan's heart was filled with surprises.
The most dangerous level has finally passed. If they can't hold on tonight, it will be a disaster for Yuan Qing.
Now they not only defended the military camp, but also seemed to have killed Li Jinzhong. The victory came so quickly that Zhang Zihuan couldn't believe it.
"General, should we take advantage of the victory and pursue it?"
Listening to the commotion up and down, the remaining soldiers became excited one by one. This was a good opportunity to beat up the drowned dog.
"No need, let them go!"
This proposal was indeed tempting, but Zhang Zihuan still held back. What he wanted to do now was to defend the military camp, not to pursue the enemies.
Zhang Zihuan knew in his heart that as long as his own safety could be guaranteed, this would be the best outcome for the Shenwu Army.
They are a part of Liu Deng's important plan, so at this time, we don't seek no success but no mistakes. As long as we can stabilize our front, everything is enough.
After all, it is still raining outside, and the soldiers of the Shenwu Army are actually not good at close combat. If they really catch up, they will cause trouble for themselves. It is better to just watch quietly on the mountain.
"promise!"
Although seeing the credit they had received just go away, this made all the soldiers feel a little unwilling.
However, the military orders were overwhelming. Since Zhang Zihuan did not agree to pursue them, they could only go back to reorganize the army in dismay.
With the death of Li Jinzhong, the initiative suddenly returned to the hands of Zhang Zihuan and Yuan Qing.
"What did you say? Li Jinzhong is dead? All 20,000 of his men are dead?"
When he heard the news, Liu Wucai was stunned.
The heavy rain outside has not stopped from beginning to end. The combat effectiveness of the Shenwu Army is unprecedentedly weak. Is it possible that at this time, they can still conduct a night raid?
"Reporting to my lord, it is said, it is said that this guy has been punished by God..."
"Sent from heaven?"
Liu Wucai's voice suddenly rose an octave higher.
"It is said that he was waiting for several generals to discuss in the big tent. Suddenly, thunder fell from the sky and killed them all..."
The attendant said with a strange look on his face.
"Nonsense! Send someone to find out what's going on. You must find out this matter for me!"
Liu Wucai didn't want to believe a word of what they said. How could there be such nonsense in this world as God's punishment?
And even if there is, it can't be such a coincidence, right?
Something must have happened that he didn't know about. The leading general was killed in the midst of thousands of troops. If this kind of thing is not investigated clearly, Liu Wucai in Changsha City will not have the courage to stay any longer.
"promise!"
After the entourage left, Liu Wucai suddenly became more depressed.
The attack in the city is not going well. So far, Zhang Bao has not made any actual progress. Now he can only surround the Shaofu Prison in the middle. He doesn't know how long it will take to break in.
If this matter continues to be delayed, it's hard to imagine what it will look like in the end.
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"Your Majesty, Chang'an City is ahead!"
"Go back to the house first, then enter the palace tomorrow!"
Looking at the dark sky outside, Liu Deng breathed a long sigh of relief.
The rush along the way was so much that Liu Deng couldn't bear it. If it weren't for this luxurious carriage, Dou Muyao would have fallen ill by now.
On the other hand, Xiao Shitou acted like a normal person. He ate and slept along the way, and spent the rest of the time babbling in alien language with Dou Muyao.
"Is this the chariot of His Highness the King in front of you?"
Liu Deng had just arrived at the city gate when a high-pitched voice suddenly sounded.
"Who are you?"
Shunzi quickly stopped the man.
"The younger one is the steward of the eldest princess's residence. Her Royal Highness the eldest princess invites the younger one to greet His Majesty the Acting King here!"
"What's the matter with aunt?"
Since he belonged to the eldest princess, Liu Deng didn't need to pay too much attention to etiquette. He directly opened the car curtain and asked.
"My Royal Highness is hosting a banquet in the mansion. Please be sure to come tonight, Your Highness!"
"tonight?"
After listening to the steward's words, Liu Deng was stunned. This was a bit uncharacteristic of the eldest princess.
"Yes, my Highness is waiting in the mansion now!"
Hearing Liu Deng's question, the steward quickly lowered his head.
"Since my aunt has something to do, why don't you go first..."
Seeing Liu Deng's embarrassed look, Dou Muyao hurriedly said.
"Well, you and the child should go back first, and you should go to bed early tonight!"
Liu Deng hesitated for a moment. Since the eldest princess was waiting for him, there really was no suitable excuse to shirk it at this time, so he had no choice but to agree first.
"Um!"
Glancing at the sleeping child, Dou Muyao nodded and responded softly.
People were already blocking the city gate, and Liu Deng had no choice but to change his horse, and then followed the steward all the way to the eldest princess's mansion.
"Why did you come here? If you had come a little later, your aunt would have fainted from hunger!"
In any case, Liu Deng's identity is here. After hearing that Liu Deng was coming, Chen Wu, the Marquis of Tangyi, actually came to the gate to greet him in person.
The relationship between Liu Deng and the eldest princess was already very close, so when Tang Yihou spoke, he was very casual.
"My nephew has tried his best to go on the road this time, and I didn't dare to stop all the way!"
Liu Deng smiled bitterly, how could this be such a treat?
If he was delayed one more night on the road, wouldn't they have to wait until tomorrow morning to go...
"Okay, okay, this thing happened on your aunt's whim. Let's not talk here. Let's go in first!"
"Is there something wrong with my aunt coming to see me in such a hurry this time? I came in such a hurry this time, but I didn't bring any gifts. If my aunt finds fault later, you have to help me!"
While Liu Deng was inquiring into the eldest princess's thoughts, he was joking with Chen Wu in a low voice.
"Why are you still talking about these things between you and your aunt? Your aunt is already very happy that you can come tonight, so why should she pick on you!"
What makes Liu Deng depressed is that Chen Wu is pretending to be crazy and stupid here without mentioning the eldest princess at all.
Liu Deng suddenly understood in his heart that it looked like he was going to be unlucky again tonight, but he didn't know what the eldest princess was targeting this time...
