Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

After Chang Zhengyang was killed, Ximen Hu took advantage of the situation and immediately led his troops to retreat.

Although he was conceited, he also understood that infantry could not be a match for cavalry, and killing Chang Zhengyang was already revenge for Tuoba Hao.

If they don't retreat now, if the troops of Da Zhao come to support them or the cavalry charge, they will definitely be left behind.

At the order, the Da Zhao infantry who came to support left two thousand people behind to cover the rear, and the rest retreated one after another.

When the Chu cavalry saw Chang Zhengyang being killed and even his head being cut off by the enemy, they immediately became furious and charged forward madly.

For a while, screams were heard everywhere.

The result of five thousand cavalry against two thousand infantry is predictable. The two thousand rear guard infantry were completely wiped out in less than half an hour.

After dealing with these people, the Chu cavalry found Chang Zhengyang's headless body among the corpses and immediately sent it into the city.

However, when passing Chu Ning's camp, the cavalry carrying the corpse was stopped by Chu Ning.

"Greetings, Your Highness!" The cavalrymen bowed to Chu Ning one after another.

Chu Ning took a look at the headless corpse and recognized that the man was wearing Chang Zhengyang's armor.

This guy is actually dead!

But on the surface, Chu Ning still pretended to be surprised: "Didn't you go to chase the enemy? Why did you return? And who is this headless corpse?"

The soldier trembled slightly and replied, "Yes... it was General Chang. When our army was chasing, we encountered the enemy's reinforcements. The general was accidentally surrounded and eventually died of exhaustion. Even his head was cut off by the enemy!"

Liu Shouren's face changed drastically: "This...what should I do?"

Chang Zhengyang is the only legitimate son of the Chang family and is loved by Chang Hongbo. Now that he has died in battle, Chang Hongbo will probably blame the Prince of Penglai.

I'm afraid the next power struggle will start ahead of time!

Liu Shouren felt secretly bitter, as he was caught between the two men and was in a dilemma.

One is a general of cavalry who commands a large army, and the other is a prince who comes here with an imperial edict!

You can't afford to offend these two people!

Chu Ning glanced at Liu Shouren and snorted coldly: "On the battlefield, swords have no eyes, who dares to guarantee that they can survive?

However, this matter is also General Chang's own fault for being careless. I didn't want him to take risks, but he took the initiative to ask for a pursuit. If it weren't for you, Lord Liu, I would never have let him lead the army."

These words shocked Liu Shouren.

I was fooled!

I thought I was just cooperating with Chu Ning in a play, but I didn't expect to get myself involved.

Once Chang Hongbo heard about this, he would definitely think that he had teamed up with Chu Ning to kill Chang Zhengyang.

In other words, he was forced to stand on Chu Ning's side.

This move kills two birds with one stone.

Liu Shouren finally reacted and smiled bitterly.

My job as a prefect is so frustrating.

While thinking, Chu Ning waved his hand and said, "Forget it, it's useless to say this now. Send the body back to the city immediately."

"Yes!" the cavalrymen responded and rushed straight to the south gate of the city with the corpse.

At this moment, Chang Hongbo in the city had already arrived at the south of the city.

After the Great Zhao cavalry sent out a distress signal, the attacks on the other three city gates also slowed down, which allowed Chang Hongbo to have time to come to the south of the city to supervise the battle.

He wants to witness with his own eyes how his son achieves success!

To this end, he also summoned all the generals to come, just to allow more people to witness his son's moment of achievement.

"General, the cavalry is coming back!" a general suddenly pointed outside the city and shouted.

When everyone looked around, they saw a cavalry of about ten people rushing towards the city quickly.

A general who had a good relationship with the Chang family laughed and said, "They must be here to announce the good news. It must be that General Chang has defeated the enemy!"

This flattery made the other generals react and they all echoed the emperor's words.

While enjoying the praise from everyone, Chang Hongbo said calmly: "My son's military exploits are nothing more than trifling achievements, not worth mentioning."

Having said that, the pride on his face was evident.

No matter how many people his son can kill in this battle, Chu Ning's military achievements must be counted on his son.

Thinking of Chu Ning's furious face after he got the news, Chang Hongbo sneered.

But at this moment, the cavalry came to report: "General, General Chang..."

"What happened to him? Did he go too deep alone?"

Seeing that the cavalryman was hesitant to speak, Chang Hongbo pretended to be displeased: "Humph, I have already told him that you cannot charge recklessly when leading troops into battle. When he comes back, I will definitely teach him a lesson!"

The generals around smiled and persuaded: "General Chang is still young, so he naturally wants to make achievements."

"Yeah, it's normal for young people to get angry."

"Only by pursuing and attacking relentlessly can we expand the results of the war. General, please do not blame General Chang."

All the generals were happy to give Chang Zhengyang some face at this moment.

But the cavalryman became more and more frightened as he listened, and quickly interrupted, "General Chang...he is dead."

"What...what did you say?"

Chang Hongbo's face suddenly changed. He felt as if a huge rock was pressing on his heart and he couldn't breathe.

He suddenly grabbed the cavalryman's shoulders, his eyes red, and roared: "Tell me clearly what's going on?"

Chang Hongbo thought his son would return victorious, but unexpectedly received such tragic news. He was filled with grief and anger.

The generals around who were about to flatter him were suddenly stunned.

What happened? Didn’t we agree to chase and kill the enemy? Why did he lose his life?

Chang Zhengyang led 5,000 cavalrymen out of the city. Even if they were defeated, why couldn't they even escape under the cover of the cavalry?

The cavalryman who was reporting at this moment was frightened by Chang Hongbo's appearance. Another cavalryman reported:

"General Chang was killed by the enemy general Ximen Hu, and even his head was chopped off."

Upon hearing that his son had been dismembered, Chang Hongbo flew into a rage. He shook off the cavalryman and roared:

"Where is my son's body?"

When the other cavalrymen below the city heard the noise, they carried up Chang Zhengyang's headless body.

Chang Hongbo, who had been unable to accept this matter, seemed to have aged ten years the moment he saw the corpse, and all his energy and spirit was gone in an instant.

He walked to his son's body tremblingly, and looked at the bright red blood on the severed head, and couldn't help but burst into tears.

At this moment, he suddenly regretted letting his son go out of the city to grab the credit.

If he hadn't been so eager to make a contribution, his son wouldn't have lost his life.

But, since his son is dead, someone must pay for it!

With his hands clasped together, Chang Hongbo's aura suddenly exploded: "Explain the whole story to me!"

The cavalryman did not dare to delay and immediately told the whole story from beginning to end.

Hearing Chu Ning voluntarily give up the way, a ruthless look appeared on Chang Hongbo's face.

Regardless of whether this matter has anything to do with Chu Ning, if Chu Ning had not given way, his son would not have died.

Chu Ning is also responsible for this matter!

Since his son is dead, there is no point in Chu Ning keeping him.

"Come here, pass the order down, gather all the troops and horses to leave the city and fight the Zhao army!"

Since my son is dead, there is no need to continue the stalemate, just fight directly!

Even if he would die on the battlefield, Chu Ning would also die at the hands of the Zhao army.

Before I die, I must kill Ximen Hu first!

In this way, it can be considered as revenge for my son!

The decisive battle begins today!