Ji Zhengshuo looked at the map in front of him worriedly. Among the nine states, the land of Youzhou was full of red marks, which meant that these places had been occupied by the Beidi and Xirong coalition forces.
The city of Youzhou was destroyed, and the entire Youzhou was naturally at war.
Fortunately, Ji Tianyue woke up and could not do anything. He quickly evacuated with the army's baggage and the people. In addition, there were 50,000 people divided into two groups to block the attack on the sides and rear. Therefore, the situation in Youzhou was not what the people in the court were worried about. It's like a flood that pours out thousands of miles.
"Your Majesty, the three princes want to see you," Fuyao reminded in a low voice.
Ji Zhengshuo came to his senses, nodded and said, "Let them come in."
Dazai Zhang Juyuan walked in with a pile of memorials and a somewhat ugly look on his face.
"Your Majesty, something is wrong."
Ji Zhengshuo raised his eyebrows, "What's wrong?"
"This is a memorial in which the Central Government has decided to hold His Majesty the King of Yan accountable. A considerable number of officials believe that the fall of Youzhou was the fault of His Majesty the King of Yan..."
"Didn't the battle report get circulated?" Ji Zhengshuo raised his eyebrows and asked, "Don't they know that the Beidi Imperial Master is a semi-saint?"
"I know. But they feel that one person needs to bear the responsibility for this defeat..."
Ji Zhengshuo's eyes darkened for a moment. He understood what these people meant. These scumbags thought that they would operate on their own imperial uncle, so they tried to figure out the holy will and other consequences.
I'm afraid the third prince entered the palace with the same intention. He wanted to see his own attitude.
This made Ji Zhengshuo feel very uncomfortable. The war between the North and the South had started, and now he was asked to be punished? What do the Zhou generals think? Is this going to shake the foundation of the country?
"Fuyao, draft the decree, spread it throughout the world"
"The temporary loss of Youzhou is not a crime of war. The incoming enemy is beyond the strength of our soldiers. From now on, I will defend Jiuzhou together! Anyone who dares to change the commander during the war will be beheaded!"
...
In Youzhou City, Ji Tianyue covered his empty sleeves and marched with the army with a pale face.
There were only 8,000 soldiers left in the 30,000-strong backwater camp, but they still held off the army for three days. 3
In three days, the main force was able to withdraw to a safe area.
"Are they still chasing?" Ji Tianyue asked coldly
"General, yes"
Ji Tianyue looked at his empty arms, with a trace of cruelty flashing in his eyes.
Suddenly he thought that Ye Wuyou had left a pamphlet for him when he came to Youzhou.
It is said that there is a way to survive in desperate situations. I have been risking my life to stop the army, but I have forgotten this.
Thinking of this, Ji Tianyue took out a palm-sized booklet from his arms. The book was thick enough to flip through with one hand. Ji Tianyue opened the first page and saw sixteen words.
"When the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy is stationed, we harass; when the enemy is tired, we attack; when the enemy retreats, we pursue"
Just sixteen words, like a bolt from the blue, made the battle-hardened Ji Tianyue burst out with countless ideas in an instant
Looking at the forests on both sides of the avenue and the mountains in the distance, Ji Tianyue secretly considered for a moment and decisively ordered
"Calling all the remaining captains to come to me. Let's try another approach!"
"Have fun following the coalition forces!"
three days later
Beidi Allied Forces Camp
Ba Simin sat in the front seat bored, flanked by trembling generals.
"Why are you looking at me?" Ba Simin said calmly, "You are generals, and eight thousand people disappeared under your noses. Is it because of me?"
The generals bowed their heads in shame
Three days ago, the backwater camp that was fleeing in embarrassment suddenly disappeared. From that day on, the coalition march never felt stable again.
There are corpses in the water sources and hidden arrows in the woods along the way. Only by setting up camp can we remain unscathed.
The losses during the three-day march almost equaled that of a small-scale encounter.
These cunning Zhou people are so abominable...
The mountain road in Tianxing Mountain is clear, but the army doesn't want to move now.
The scouts went to explore the road ahead and found nothing. They were safe and sound. However, as soon as the army moved, a group of hidden arrows and various mechanisms appeared from nowhere.
The news that the coalition forces were blocked in Tianxing Mountain was also spread to all parts of Kyushu.
However, with the Semi-Saint in charge, although the guerrilla warfare method is extremely effective, after all, the difference in hard power is too much. Ji Tianyue is comparable to 8,000 people, and it is his limit to hold it off for three days. When Ba Simin leaves, these 8,000 people People are no longer useful, and Ji Tianyue's goal has been achieved.
The big offering is coming. Reinforcements also arrived.
The Beidi Allied Forces walked out of Tianhang Mountain, and the Zhou army in front of them was already ready.
At this time in Youzhou, Prince Ning Ji Tianheng and Prince Ming Ji Tianming had also brought an army of 200,000 to join Ji Haoyue.
Cangzhou and Youzhou are only separated by a mountain. When King Ning's people arrive, the army will also arrive.
Ji Tianheng looked at Ji Haoyue with a determined face in admiration.
"I do underestimate my eldest niece."
"Youzhou has been turned upside down. I never imagined that it was you who held Youzhou to your last breath."
Ji Haoyue shook her head bitterly, "Tens of thousands of soldiers died. If the Great Enshrinement had not blocked the opponent's Imperial Guards, there is no telling who would have won or lost."
Ji Tianming chuckled when he heard the words, "After all, the big worshiper is only one person. The survival of millions of households in Youzhou depends entirely on your hard work. It doesn't matter, leave the next thing to me."
Ji Haoyue nodded, "Thank you Uncle Wang for your hard work for the country."
"That's right, that's right. How is that boy Ye Wuyou? I heard that he had been fighting with the Beidi Imperial Master for a long time, and he blocked him from having a cup of tea."
Ji Haoyue's face looked a little downcast, "Still in a coma. The disciples of Wanhua Valley are doing their best to treat them, and... all the bones and muscles of the whole body have been damaged to varying degrees, and recovery may be far away."
"This boy really opened my eyes." Ji Tianheng praised, "Such a hero can be the son-in-law of my Ji family."
Ji Haoyue's face turned red and she complained, "Uncle Wang...he's still hurt!"
"Hahaha, then when he recovers, you two will get married?" Ji Tianheng chuckled
"Let's wait until... Da Zhou's current predicament is solved..."
"Hahaha, don't worry, eldest niece, I don't dare to talk about other places, but this Youzhou will definitely be taken back by me!"
On one side, Ji Tianming said nothing, just looked into the distance with long eyes.
boom
A loud noise attracted everyone's attention
Two vast figures collided together
"It's the Great Priest and the Beidi Imperial Master!"
Two huge dharmas stood far apart, and the battlefield became silent and oppressive.
In the next moment, two Dharma signs soared into the sky.
A huge roar came from the sky, and the sergeant below was also in constant commotion as the two fought.
Looking at Ji Tianming, Ji Tianheng said calmly, "Third brother, take your Tianchi army with you. Is it difficult to break the formation from the side?"
Among Ji Tianyue, Ji Tianming, and Ji Tianheng, although Ji Tianheng is the youngest, he is the most valued by them.
Because the young prince in front of him almost reached Luo Jing’s position.
And even if you fail, you still live well
Such means are beyond the reach of the two of them.
What's more, although Ji Tianyue survived, he lost an arm and was seriously injured, so naturally he could not lead the army.
Although Ji Tianming was dissatisfied, the war was tense at the moment and he had no intention of arguing. He immediately led more than 10,000 armored sergeants to break away from the military formation and rush towards the Beidi Allied Forces in the distance.
