Black Fairy, the master is a female ghost

The next day, Lu Xunhuan used the excuse that Taiqingmen had something to ask him, so he wanted to go to Taiqingmen to take a look.

Wait until he reaches Taiqing Gate, then head south to catch up with the team.

Yan Bei immediately agreed and ordered him to go to Taiqing Gate and join the army as soon as possible.

So, Lu Xunhuan left Beishan City alone.

However, he did not go to Taiqingmen as he said.

Instead, he controlled the magic weapon and flew south quickly.

At this time, there were still two wars on the land of Dong Yan.

One was the rebels from Xiling Prefecture, who fled into the mountains and engaged in guerrilla warfare, tying down a large Eastern Yan army and preventing them from withdrawing.

The other place is Tongmu County.

The Southern Liang army broke through Yuling Pass and marched straight in, reaching the city of Tongmu County.

The defenders of Nanjun learned their lesson this time.

After the Southern Liang army broke through the pass, the troops from Sanhe County and Pingyang County quickly withdrew to Tongmu County.

The defenders of Nanjun City also arrived in time.

Therefore, the strength of the Tongmu County defenders is no longer as weak as before.

The Southern Liang attacked the easy-to-defend and difficult-to-attack Tongmu County several times, but each time they failed.

After the two sides confronted each other for several days, the Crown Prince of Dong Yan led 150,000 troops to reinforce.

The strength of the Eastern Yan defenders suddenly became much stronger.

The Southern Liang army was stationed outside the city and was in a dilemma.

To advance, we must break the city.

But this place is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and the enemy has a large number of people, so it seems that it will be difficult to take it down.

If I retreat, how will I explain to the king when I return?

Before the army set out, His Majesty's imperial edict stated that we must take this opportunity to occupy Nanjun Prefecture of Eastern Yan.

If I return without success, I'm afraid I won't have a good life back there.

The situation has been at a stalemate for many days and no one knows what to do.

Just when the generals were getting worried, a soldier suddenly came to report: "Report, the disciple of the sage, Lu Suifeng, is here to see Prime Minister Lu."

Several generals were stunned for a moment, and then ecstatic.

It’s great that the disciples of the sage have come to help.

Lu Xunhuan has become a legendary figure in Southern Liang.

Even though His Majesty the King, the former Crown Prince, doesn't like him very much.

But he enjoyed a high prestige among the people, officials, and soldiers.

The reforms in the various states of Southern Liang were in full swing and thriving.

The national strength of Southern Liang was indeed increasing, and the lives of the people of Southern Liang were also indeed improving.

Who wouldn’t miss him when people are living a good life?

Everybody misses him and everybody adores him.

At this time, several generals heard that the disciple of the sage, the former prime minister, had arrived. They were extremely excited and ran quickly to the gate of the camp to greet him.

When everyone saw him, they immediately took his arm and walked inside enthusiastically.

"Oh, Prime Minister, it's so good to see you."

Lu Xunhuan asked, "Do you all still believe in me?"

Several generals nodded and said, "Of course we believe it, Prime Minister, please help us make a decision."

Lu Xun Huan said, "When I came here, I had already scouted the enemy situation. You guys are still standing here waiting to die."

Several generals hurriedly asked: "What's going on?"

Lu Xunhuan stopped and turned to look towards the direction of Tongmu County, which was brightly lit by torches.

"Here in Tongmu County, the original garrison of the entire Nanjun was a total of 100,000."

"Add to that the 150,000 troops the Crown Prince brought with him, and our total force is now 250,000. You all know that, right?"

Several generals nodded: "We have all learned about the enemy situation."

Lu Xunhuan said, "Tongmu County is high above the rest of the country."

"As for you, camping at the foot of this mountain is not a good place to be."

"Moreover, the enemy is secretly mobilizing troops and will attack the camp tonight, surrounding it from all sides."

He added: "By the way, the enemy has prepared countless rockets and is ready to treat you to a barbecue."

When the generals heard this, their faces changed.

A general asked, "Shall we leave immediately?"

Lu Xunhuan said, "Thankfully, the enemy has deployed their forces, so it will take several more hours."

"Immediately issue the order: All troops abandon their baggage and retreat lightly. No torches are allowed, and the people of Dongyan must not be informed of your retreat."

A general said, "Okay, then let's retreat to Yuling Pass first."

Lu Xun Huan shook his head: "No, let the enemy come and take over your empty camp. When they find out you've left, they'll be in chaos. Then we can strike back and surprise them."

He said to a general, "Map."

The general quickly pulled him away and said, "Big tent."

Several people hurried into the big tent, and Lu Xunhuan unfolded the map.

"Of your 200,000 troops, arrange for 30,000 to flee towards Yuling Pass after the enemy forces break into our camp, drawing the enemy's main force into pursuit."

"Arrange 50,000 troops to bypass Changshegou to the left, secretly arrive at the east gate of Tongmuguan, and hide in the ravine."

"Arrange 30,000 troops to bypass the prickly pear ditch to the right, secretly arrive at the west gate of Tongmu Pass, and hide in the ravine."

"The remaining 90,000 troops will rush to Tiger Roar Valley and set up ambushes atop the cliffs on both sides to ambush the pursuing enemy."

He asked, "Does everyone understand?"

Several generals nodded: "I understand."

Lu Xun Huan nodded slightly. "As the saying goes, to catch a thief, catch his leader... If the Crown Prince of Dongyan dares to come, you will make sure he leaves without a trace..."

He whispered a few more words to several generals.

"Okay, take action."

At the command, the soldiers of Southern Liang abandoned all their baggage.

Everyone only brought swords, shields, bows and arrows, and a small amount of rations.

Without making any sound or lighting any torches, they left the camp from the rear at night.

Several hours passed and it was already late at night.

The Nanliang camp was completely silent, and all the soldiers seemed to be asleep.

On the hillside several miles away, the Eastern Yan army spent several hours circling in a large circle, coming from the left and right, and hiding in the bushes and grass.

As soon as the army attacked the Nanliang camp head-on, everyone attacked together and surrounded it from all sides.

It was already midnight when a flare suddenly rose in the sky.

This is the signal to attack.

A moment later, the south gate of Tongmu County opened and the soldiers rushed out.

Shouting, they rushed towards the enemy camp five miles down the slope.

At the city gate, a soldier suddenly bent down and said, "Oh, who stepped on my shoe?"

He shouted, "You go ahead, I'll go find a pair of shoes and come back."

After saying this, he took the opportunity to go into the city.

This soldier is Lu Xunhuan.

When he went south, he was originally wearing the clothes of an Eastern Yan soldier.

After entering the city, he avoided the attacking army, jumped into the backyard of a civilian's house, and took off his Dongyan military uniform.

Then he covered his face, jumped up, and ran quietly over the houses.

Outside the city, the soldiers who rushed into the enemy camp found that the enemy camp was empty.

Obviously, he had already run away.

So everyone swarmed together and continued to chase south.

The 30,000 Southern Liang soldiers who had previously been assigned the task of luring the enemy exposed themselves at the right time and fled desperately towards Yuling Pass.

Then, an Eastern Yan general shouted, "The enemy hasn't gotten far yet. Their rear guard is just ahead of us. Let's give chase."

Everyone told the story to another, and soon, an army of 200,000 followed and chased after them.

In Tongmu County, a soldier rushed back: "Report, Your Highness, the enemy has fled early, leaving only an empty camp. Our army is pursuing them."

The prince listened and nodded. "They are sensible. Send out orders to drive the enemy out of Yuling Pass."

After the soldier received the order and left, the prince issued another order: "Soldiers left behind in the city, go and clean up the enemy camp and bring back all the useful supplies."

Lu Xunhuan was hiding on the roof of a house not far away and heard the prince's words clearly.

Then he left.

Soon, he reached the east city wall.

At this time, there was not even a single soldier guarding the city wall.

He lit a tinderbox and waved it several times towards the east city gate.

Then, he quickly went down the city wall and opened the east gate.

But after a while, the 50,000 soldiers of Southern Liang who were lurking outside the East City swarmed into the city.

Lu Xunhuan left the East Gate and hurried to the West Gate. He also gave a signal and opened the West Gate.

The prince was in a happy mood and was about to go to bed.

But suddenly, there were cries of killing in the city.

He opened the door in great surprise: "What's going on?"

He turned to the expert guarding him and said, "Go and see what's going on."

The master saluted: "Yes, Prince."

Wait for the master to go quickly.

In the darkness, someone drew his bow and arrow, aiming at the prince standing at the door.

There was a slight sound of bowstring, and a sharp arrow came like lightning.

Before the prince could figure out what was happening, his throat was shot through and he fell on his back.

……

After about a hundred breaths, the master hurried back.

"Your Highness, the Southern Liang army has invaded the city. I will protect you and let you escape..."

But he kept silent because the prince was lying at the door, bleeding on the ground with an arrow stuck in his throat.

He hurried forward and felt the prince's pulse.

……

The prince actually died here!

……

He was stunned for a moment, then stood up and drove away with his magic weapon.

He was originally a ninth-level master of the Qianyuan level of the Taiqing Sect, and his duty was to protect the prince.

Now that the prince is dead, he cannot escape blame.

If I go back, it will be difficult to explain to His Majesty.

He could only leave.