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Shi Lei is a capable general under Liang Junshan. Even if he cannot win by leading 20,000 elite soldiers in a surprise attack, his entire army will not be wiped out.

The soldier wiped away a tear.

"The Daxuan army seemed to have known that our army would launch a surprise attack. They ambushed a large number of heavily armored soldiers in the army and set up fences and traps everywhere.

"After our cavalry charged into the enemy camp, their horses either ran into obstacles, fell into the trenches, or stepped on caltrops, trampling on each other and causing chaos. The enemy took advantage of the opportunity to shoot arrows, causing heavy casualties to our army.

"Qi Ziyu even personally led his troops to attack our army. General Shi realized something was wrong and was about to retreat when Si Qingshan quickly led his troops to attack us. The enemy attacked us from both inside and outside. Our army could neither advance nor retreat, and was completely annihilated.

"The most surprising thing is that the enemy has invented a new weapon. Large black balls fell from the sky, and with a loud bang, they blew our soldiers off their horses and threw them to the ground, making it impossible for them to fight..."

The soldier cried, "General, we have been fooled."

Liang Junshan's body softened and he almost fell off the chair.

The generals of Beimang State turned pale, and no longer had the enthusiasm and passion they had when they called for the troops to be dispatched.

The big tent was dead silent and no one dared to speak.

Liang Junshan sat in the main seat with an extremely gloomy expression.

Qin Feng knelt on the ground with a plop: "General, I am guilty."

"I am also guilty." The general beside him knelt down. "If I hadn't urged the general to send troops, our army wouldn't have suffered such a crushing defeat, and General Shi Lei wouldn't have died in battle."

"The last general is also guilty."

"I am also guilty."

"..."

In the central army tent, the generals of Beimang State knelt on the ground. Liang Junshan was silent for a while and just waved his hand.

"Everyone, get up, defend Beiyan Pass, and never send out any more troops."

"Yes." The generals replied in unison.

Liang Junshan's expression gradually calmed down, and he said calmly: "It doesn't matter if we lost the battle. The key is to reflect on why we lost."

The soldiers lowered their heads and couldn't explain it clearly for a moment, but everyone understood that they had indeed fallen into an enemy trap this time.

Qin Feng said solemnly, "We all guessed that Prince Chen would not unite with Qi Ziyu, but we didn't expect Qi Ziyu to use our army's surprise attack to scare Prince Chen away and regain control of power."

"General, this is not like Qi Ziyu's style."

A general in the Beimang army had studied Prince Yong's combat style and felt that it did not seem like Prince Yong was in command this time.

"Yeah yeah……"

Liang Junshan's eyes were cold and gloomy: "He didn't have this style before, but since his fiancée appeared, his style has changed."

Liang Junshan always felt that, in some unknown way, it was the wild woman who emerged from the pile of corpses and changed everything.

Lei Yong, the most steady veteran general in the army, said, "General, I have carefully considered this and believe our army's defeat stems from poor decision-making. From the removal of Prince Yong's power, to Si Yan's capture, to the conflict between Si Qingshan and Prince Chen, and finally the retreat of the Yan army, the enemy has clearly set traps step by step to lure our army into attack. Behind these operations, there must be a mastermind who has meticulously planned and made it impossible to defend against them."

"The old general is right." Qin Feng agreed.

The other generals also nodded.

Liang Junshan spoke again: "Let's not make any moves this winter. Let's discuss everything next spring."

"Yes, General." The generals of Beimang Kingdom said in unison.

Even if someone asked them to send troops now, they would never do so again.

That night, the entire Beimang army was filled with gloom.

The loss of 20,000 elite soldiers kept Liang Junshan and his generals awake all night.

The Liang army recalled the disastrous defeats they had suffered in the past few days and tossed and turned until dawn.

He closed his eyes and was about to have a good rest when suddenly, he was awakened by a deafening drumbeat.

"Report! General, the Daxuan army has launched a counterattack. Tens of thousands of troops are already at the gates of the city."

"Who leads the troops?" Liang Junshan asked.

"Qi Ziyu will lead the troops personally, with Si Qingshan's headquarters assisting."

"Hold Beiyan Pass firmly and make the enemy pay with blood."

Liang Junshan's face was gloomy. Do they really dare to attack the city?

Beiyan Pass is strategically located and is easy to defend but difficult to attack. When he once led his troops to attack Beiyan Pass, the soldiers paid a heavy price, which made him furious and he ordered a massacre in the city.

Now, it is simply a dream for the Daxuan army to attack Beiyan Pass by force.

The cold winter morning was chilly, the sun had just risen, and the white mist had not yet completely dissipated.

The newly-made siege chariots of the Daxuan army have been rumbling forward.

Two rows of tall catapults followed the chariots, manned by teams of four.

There was no shouting, no warning.

Si Yan waved the command flag in his hand, and the first row of thunderbolts were launched by the catapult.

In an instant, the enemy soldiers on the city wall were blown away by thunder and screamed in pain.

Liang Junshan thought he was sitting on the Diaoyutai, but he didn't expect to hear a thunderous sound as soon as the battle started.

He hurried to the city wall just as a thunderbolt passed over his head.

Liang Junshan stared at the thing intently, remembering the big black ball that the soldier mentioned yesterday.

Qin Feng flew over and knocked Liang Junshan to the ground.

"General, be careful! This thing will explode!"

With a loud "bang", Liang Junshan watched with his own eyes as the black thorny ball exploded in all directions and black iron pieces flew out.

"What is this?" Liang Junshan asked.

"General, this is a new type of firearm developed by the enemy. It is so powerful that our army cannot resist it at all."

As he was speaking, there was another loud noise, and the enemy's thunderbolts came one after another.

"Siege!"

Under the cover of thunder, the Daxuan siege chariots gradually advanced, and a chariot carrying a battering ram approached the city gate.

The Beimang army had already prepared a large number of rolling logs and tung oil, and was waiting for the Daxuan army to attack the city so that they could send them directly.

Unexpectedly, they were completely stunned by the thunderbolts.

"General, I'm afraid we can't hold Beiyan Pass anymore."

"Shoot!" Liang Junshan was so angry when he saw the chaos on the city wall that he almost lost his mind.

The soldiers could hardly stand, and the enemy was protected by chariots and shields. It was foggy today, so the archers could hardly be effective.

"Protect the city gate!" Liang Junshan ordered.

However, Daxuan's thunderbolts were concentrated on firing at the city gate, and the enemy troops on the city wall did not dare to move forward at all.

Even if someone rushed forward, they would be blown to pieces by the thunderbolt.

The battering ram slammed against the city gate, and a large number of thunderbolts were transported in on the chariots.

In less than half an hour, there was a loud bang and the city gate collapsed to the ground.

"General! The enemy has blown open the city gate and rushed in."

"As soon as they entered the room, they threw that black fireball. Our soldiers and horses were thrown to the ground, and blood and flesh flew everywhere. General, please make a quick decision."

Liang Junshan couldn't help but slowly close his eyes. The situation was hopeless and it was impossible to turn the defeat around.

With trembling lips, he ordered: "Abandon Beiyan Pass and retreat from the north gate."

Of the army of more than 200,000, only 80,000 were left. If he was defeated again, he would never be able to atone for his sin even if he died.

However, Liang Junshan did not know that even if he gave up Beiyan Pass, it would not change the fate of the 80,000 Beimang National Army.

Si Yan had already laid a tight net, gradually devouring and destroying the 200,000-strong army of Beimang Kingdom.