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

The sun in June is scorching, the scorching sun is burning the earth, and the air is filled with the smell of dry dust.

Chu Ning led an army of over one hundred thousand and marched towards Dongping City.

With flags fluttering and armor clanging, the army stretching for miles was like a black torrent, slowly advancing on the official road.

However, the weather was too hot and the march was much slower than expected.

Chu Ning rode on his warhorse, looked up at the scorching sun, and frowned slightly.

"Your Majesty, the army is moving slowly. At this speed, it will probably take another two days to reach Dongping." Zhao Yu rode forward and reported in a low voice.

Chu Ning pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "In that case, I will take you and the White Horse Cavalry ahead, and let the army follow."

This made Jia Yu beside him laugh bitterly: "Your Majesty, if you advance alone, what if Xu Fang ambushes you on the road? Isn't it dangerous?"

Chu Ning laughed heartily. "Dongping City is now surrounded by General Han Xing's 60,000-man army. If Xu Fang leads his troops to break through, General Han Xing will definitely send a pigeon to inform me."

Jia Yu wanted to say something, but Chu Ning waved his hand and said, "Alright, I know what you're worried about, but the Wei army is now hiding in the city. You don't have to worry about them daring to leave the city and ambush me."

These words made Jia Yu smile bitterly.

Afterwards, Zhao Yu clasped his fists and took the order to go down and make arrangements.

Soon, Chu Ning personally led three thousand elite white horse cavalry, broke away from the main force, and galloped towards Dongping at full speed.

A day later, Chu Ning finally arrived at the Chu army camp outside Dongping City.

From a distance, the camp was heavily guarded and the arrow towers were tall. It was obvious that Han Xing had already made preparations for defense.

When Han Xing learned that Chu Ning had arrived in person, he immediately led his generals out of the camp to greet him.

"Your Majesty, I am here to see you!" Han Xing knelt on one knee and saluted with his fists clasped.

Chu Ning dismounted, smiled, and raised his hand: "No need for formalities."

Everyone stood up. Han Xing stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I am relieved to have you here in person!"

Chu Ning nodded slightly, looking past the camp and towards Dongping City in the distance.

The city walls are tall and covered with arrow embrasures. The flags of the Wei army flutter in the wind on the top of the city walls, which shows that the city is heavily guarded.

"Tell me, what's the situation in Dongping City?" Chu Ning retracted his gaze and asked lightly.

Han Xing's face was solemn as he spoke, "Xu Fang is truly worthy of being the great general of Wei, a renowned commander throughout the land. He has built Dongping City like an impenetrable fortress. I have attempted to attack several times, but each time I have failed."

After a pause, he added, "However, now that Your Majesty has taken Yuling City, Dongping has become an isolated city."

"Sima Yi will definitely urge Xu Fang to return to the Wei capital to provide assistance. They are the ones who are anxious now, not our army."

Chu Ning raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "You mean, surround them but don't attack, wait for them to lose their composure?"

Han Xing nodded. "That's right! Our army only needs to hold the camp firmly, blocking Xu Fang's escape route. Once their food and supplies are depleted and their morale is weakened, we can then attack them!"

Chu Ning pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "This plan is consistent with what I thought, but..."

His eyes turned cold as he looked towards Dongping City and said slowly, "Xu Fang is not someone who will sit and wait for death. He will definitely launch a breakout before our main force arrives!"

Han Xing was stunned and was about to speak when he suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves.

"Report!"

A spy galloped over, dismounted, and knelt on one knee: "Your Majesty! The Wei army has left the city and is attacking our main camp!"

Chu Ning sneered: "Here he comes!"

Xu Fang did not sit idly by and wait for death.

He knew that the main force of the Chu army was about to arrive, and if he did not attack, Dongping City would be surrounded.

Therefore, he decided to launch an all-out breakout while Chu Ning had just arrived and was not yet firmly established!

"kill!"

Suddenly, deafening shouts of killing rang out, and the Wei army rushed out of the city gate like a tide and attacked the Chu army camp.

Chu Ning's eyes were stern as he quickly gave the order: "Send a message to the entire army, stop the attack with all your might, and don't let the Wei army break through!"

"promise!"

War drums beat, horns blew, and the Chu army quickly formed up to meet the enemy.

The Wei army came with great momentum, and the vanguard cavalry rushed towards the Chu army camp like sharp arrows.

However, Han Xing had already set up barricades and traps outside the camp, and the Wei cavalry fell down as soon as they got close.

"Fire arrows!"

The Chu army's archers fired in unison, and arrows rained down like locusts, covering the sky and the earth.

The Wei army infantry raised their shields to resist, but many of them were still shot by arrows and fell to the ground, screaming incessantly.

Xu Fang, watching the battle from the city wall, saw the vanguard suffer a setback and immediately adjusted his tactics: "Flank the left wing and attack the Chu army's flank!"

The left wing of the Wei army quickly changed its formation, trying to bypass the front line of the Chu army.

However, Chu Ning had already anticipated this and sneered, "Zhao Yu, lead the white horse cavalry to intercept them!"

"I will obey your orders!"

Zhao Yu took the order and led three thousand white horse cavalrymen to charge out like a whirlwind and head straight for the left wing of the Wei army.

The cavalry of the two armies collided with a loud bang, and blood splattered amid the flashes of swords and the shadows of knives.

Although the Wei army was brave, the White Horse Cavalry was the elite of the Chu army and had greater combat power.

In just a short moment, the left wing of the Wei army was torn to pieces and completely defeated.

Seeing this, Xu Fang gritted his teeth and ordered again: "Press forward with the right wing, and attack with the center!"

The infantry on the right wing of the Wei army advanced in formation, with shields like a wall and spears like a forest, approaching the Chu army camp step by step.

The Chu army archers shot arrows again, but the Wei army's shield formation was tight and most of the arrows were blocked.

Seeing that the Wei army was about to break through the defense line, Chu Ning's eyes turned cold and he drew his sword himself: "My personal guards, follow me to kill the enemy!"

"Your Majesty, you can't do that!" Han Xing was shocked and tried to dissuade him.

Chu Ning had already rushed out on horseback, with his personal guards following closely behind him. He swung his sword and pointed it directly at the center of the Wei army:

"kill!"

The morale of the Chu army was greatly boosted, and they shouted: "Your Majesty, come in person and kill the enemy!"

The two armies collided with a roar, the sound of fighting shaking the earth. Chu Ning led the charge, his sword flashing like lightning, and wherever he passed, the Wei army fell one after another.

Xu Fang saw it clearly from the city wall and was shocked: "Chu Ning actually went into battle personally?"

He knew very well that if he could not break through the Chu army's defense line, Dongping City would be in dire straits.

So, he gritted his teeth and ordered: "The entire army is pressing forward, break through at all costs!"

The Wei army attacked frantically, while the Chu army held its ground. Outside Dongping City, corpses were scattered all over the ground and blood flowed like a river.

The fierce battle lasted for a whole day. When the sun set, the Wei army was ultimately unable to break through the Chu army's defense line.

At this moment, smoke and dust billowed on the distant horizon - the main force of the Chu army finally arrived!

An army of hundreds of thousands approached slowly like a dark cloud pressing down on a city.

Xu Fang, standing on the top of the city wall, turned pale and sighed, "God has doomed me!"

He knew that breaking out was impossible.

"Sound the retreat, and the entire army will retreat back to the city!" Xu Fang gritted his teeth and ordered.

The Wei army retreated like a tide, and the Chu army did not pursue them, but just watched them coldly as they retreated back to Dongping City.

Chu Ning looked at the tightly closed city gate, the corner of his mouth raised slightly: "Xu Fang, I want to see how long you can hold on!"

As night fell, Dongping City became a completely isolated city.

The encirclement of the Chu army was tightening step by step.