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

Another messenger almost fell into the tent, his helmet and armor askew, his body stained with blood, and his voice was full of panic:

"Your Majesty! No... It's bad! The enemy cavalry is too fast, and our outer troops are unable to effectively intercept them."

"They... they've already broken through the main gate and charged into the main camp! They're now charging towards the center of the army!"

"Waste!" Liu Xiu was so angry that he kicked the desk in front of him, and documents and maps scattered all over the floor.

"What's the point of guarding the camp gate? How could they let the enemy rush in so easily? Quick! Stop them! We can't let them attack the central army!"

Wang Yan saw this and knew that the situation was extremely urgent. He did not dare to delay any longer and shouted:

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will definitely take Zhao Yu's head!"

After saying that, he rushed out of the tent, shouting loudly to gather the cavalry.

There was some confusion in the tent for a while. The generals were shocked and angry, and they all asked to fight.

However, the counselor Zhou Yongyan, who had been watching silently, frowned at this moment. He walked quickly to Liu Xiu's side and said in a hurried and low voice:

"Your Majesty! This is very strange! The Chu army is trapped in an isolated city and is outnumbered by ours. Our top priority should be to hold our ground and wait for reinforcements or find an opportunity to break out."

"Why take such a risky move, sending such valuable cavalry to attack the camp? This is definitely not just a show of bravery or provocation. Zhao Yu must have other motives!"

Liu Xiu, who was already fuming, was suddenly doused by Zhou Yongyan's words, as if he were poured with cold water. His anger subsided a little and he quickly regained his senses.

He suddenly turned to look at Zhou Yongyan, his brows furrowed. "Do you have other plans? What do you mean, sir?"

"Chu Ning took the initiative to attack at this time, sending cavalry to charge our camp at all costs. What other purpose could he have other than taking a risk and trying to turn the tide of the battle?"

Countless thoughts flashed through Liu Xiu's mind: a decapitation operation? Disrupt the army's morale? Receive reinforcements? Or... coordinate with the changes in Chang'an?

A feeling of uneasiness, even colder than when he learned of Chang An's sudden change, suddenly gripped his heart.

He found that he might have underestimated Chu Ning. This night attack might be far more complicated and dangerous than he imagined.

Inside the central army tent, Liu Xiu's thoughts were drawn by Zhou Yongyan's words, and he was rapidly analyzing the possible hidden meaning behind Chu Ning's abnormal behavior.

Is it a strategy to confuse the enemy?

Is it a signal to cooperate with reinforcements?

Or... some deadly trap that he has not yet discovered?

The tent fell into a tense silence for a moment. Only the sounds of fighting in the distance and the roar of horses' hooves approaching reminded everyone of the approaching crisis.

However, before Liu Xiu could figure out what was going on, the noise outside the tent suddenly escalated and reached an unprecedented climax!

The chaos was not just caused by Zhao Yu's cavalry charging the camp, but from farther away - the direction of Hongdu City, came the deafening sound of war drums like a landslide and tsunami and the violent shouts of countless people!

The sound was like a real shock wave, penetrating the night sky and sweeping across the entire Han army camp. Even the ground beneath their feet seemed to tremble slightly!

"what happened?!"

"Where does the sound of war drums come from?"

The faces of the generals in the tent changed suddenly and they cried out in surprise.

The ominous premonition in Liu Xiu's heart instantly reached its peak. He could no longer hold back and rushed out of the tent in one step, followed closely by the generals and counselor Zhou Yongyan.

Everyone rushed out of the tent and looked towards the direction of Hongdu City. The scene before them made everyone terrified!

I saw that the huge gate of Hongdu City had been completely opened. It was no longer just cavalry pouring out, but like a torrent bursting through a dam, a long dragon composed of countless torches was surging out of the gate!

In the light of the fire, one could see the densely packed infantry phalanxes of the Chu army, like a moving forest, marching with firm steps across the temporary passage on the moat and launching a comprehensive and fierce attack on the Han army's positions outside the city!

Swords and spears are like forests, and flags cover the sky!

The Han army troops that were originally attacking the city were caught off guard and were beaten back step by step by this sudden counter-charge. The entire front line fell into great chaos.

The Chu army had obviously invested an unprecedented amount of main force, and the ferocity of their offensive far exceeded any previous defensive counterattack!

"This... this is..." A Han army general was stunned and could hardly speak.

Advisor Zhou Yongyan's face turned pale as he cried out in shock, "Your Majesty! This is bad! The Chu army isn't just a small detachment attacking; they're coming out in full force, launching a general attack! They've actually sent their entire main force out of the city!"

Everyone was stunned by Chu Ning's crazy and irrational decision.

The party trapped in the isolated city actually took the initiative to open the city gate and launched a full-scale field battle against the powerful enemy army besieging the city despite being at a disadvantage in terms of military strength?

This is simply suicidal!

However, unlike the generals around him who were horrified, Liu Xiu, after his initial shock, was stunned for a moment as he looked at the Chu army in the distance, which was pouring out of the city in full swing and seemed to have lost its mind. Then, instead of fear, his face was filled with ecstasy, and he actually laughed out loud:

"Hahahaha! Great! What a great Chu Ning! God help me! Hahahaha!"

The generals were at a loss for what to do with Liu Xiu's abnormal laughter and looked at him in surprise.

Liu Xiu stopped laughing, his eyes flashing with excitement and fierceness. He pointed at the battlefield in the distance, his voice a little high-pitched due to excitement:

"I'm worried that Hongdu's walls are strong and its weapons are powerful. A forced attack would result in heavy casualties and take too long!"

"I didn't expect Chu Ning to be so impatient, destroying his own Great Wall, giving up his greatest advantage, and leaving the city to fight our army in the field!"

He turned abruptly, glanced at the generals, and said in a firm tone: "If this isn't courting death, what is it? Has Chu Ning been beaten stupid by me, or has he lost his mind because of the news about Chang An?"

"He made such a foolish decision! If that's the case, then I will do as he wishes!"

"Pass on my orders!"

Liu Xiu's voice was like a huge bell, resounding through the night sky: "All the reserve troops, all the troops that can be mobilized, all push forward!"

"All camps of the central army, follow me and attack! Tonight, this is no longer a siege, it's a decisive battle!"

"I will annihilate the main force of the Chu army in one fell swoop in a field battle and capture Chu Ning alive! Let him pay the price with his life for this wrong decision!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Although the generals thought Chu Ning's behavior was strange, seeing that the emperor was so confident and that this was indeed a godsend opportunity to annihilate the main force of the Chu army, their morale was immediately boosted and they all obeyed the order.

Woo——woo——woo——

The horn signaling a general attack rang out shrilly, echoing throughout the entire Han army camp.

At once, all the camp gates were opened, and countless Han soldiers poured out like a flood. Led by their officers, they roared and rushed towards the battlefield that had turned into chaos.

The Han army's military superiority began to be fully demonstrated at this moment. They tried to encircle the Chu army that had left the city and completely devour it.