After being demoted, my 300,000-strong army trampled the imperial city!

"I never expected the young master to be so capable!"

"Unfortunately, Zhao Tianhao is a waste, and Han Tong is also a waste. Five thousand iron cavalry couldn't even swallow up that kid's thousand remnants!"

"General, we must make plans as soon as possible. Zhang Liang is extremely cunning. If he uses any more tricks, it's only a matter of time before Jia Pingchuan is defeated. If Chen Futu continues to win big victories, how should we deal with ourselves?"

The generals' words made Zhang Shouren fall into deep thought. After much deliberation, he finally wrote a letter and sent it to the military camps of both countries.

Meanwhile, Chen Futu's personal guards brought back news that Zhang Shouren's army had sent a messenger. Chen Futu immediately summoned Qin Liangyu, Li Xiuning, and Cao Zhen to discuss countermeasures.

Qin Liangyu said, "Zhang Shouren is very patient. He is wary of the Crown Prince's outstanding achievements, which may give the two countries and their armies the opportunity to infiltrate the northern border."

Cao Zhen spat, "Why not immediately attack Zhang Shouren's camp, kill him, gather our troops, and then annihilate the allied forces of the two countries!"

"No! Your Highness, how can you do something without evidence? Wouldn't that bring you the guilt of killing your brother?"

Li Xiuning immediately refuted this.

Cao Zhen teased, "General Li, I've heard about your affairs too. Your brother Li Er did the same thing, didn't he?"

"you!"

Li Xiuning glared at Cao Zhen, wishing she could draw her sword against him.

Chen Futu scolded the two men with a dark face, and only then did they shut up.

Qin Liangyu looked at the map and said, "If we send troops from Jiuyuan Mountain to infiltrate the northern frontier, we must avoid Qifengyuan, where Zhang Shouren is stationed. Moreover, the allied forces of the two countries will definitely leave some troops behind to act as eyes and ears."

Chen Futu summoned his personal guards and ordered them to infiltrate Jiuyuan Mountain to keep an eye on the movements of the two countries. They were to report immediately if there was any disturbance. In addition, the three armies were to stand by and be ready to depart at any time.

As it turned out, Qin Liangyu had a strong strategic vision. The allied forces of the two countries in Jiuyuan Mountain were mobilized. Each side left 10,000 men in their camps, and after nightfall, 40,000 men bypassed Qifengyuan and headed deep into the northern frontier, intending to launch a surprise attack on Longcheng before the outcome of the eastern battlefield.

Chen Futu personally led the three armies northwestward, eventually setting up an ambush on both sides of the Zigui Road, fifty li from Qifeng Plain.

The allied forces of the two countries were quite sneaky, staying put during the day and only traveling at night. It took them two or three days to cover a distance of fifty miles, while Chen Futu had already made thorough preparations.

As dusk fell, the enemy coalition set up camp in the mountains and forests to cook their meal. After eating and drinking their fill, it was already late in the day.

The army officially entered the narrow and secluded Zigui Road.

"Fire arrows!"

At Chen Futu's command, arrows rained down, including fire arrows, and then countless pieces of dry firewood were thrown into the mountain path.

"No, there's an ambush!"

"Get out!"

The allied forces of the two countries were thrown into chaos. Lobs and rocks rolled down the mountain path, and cries of agony filled the narrow mountain road. Countless people died in an instant.

With the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry blocking their retreat from the rear, the army was thrown into chaos, unable to attend to both ends, and orders could not be issued.

The White-Spear Soldiers used their long spears to stab and kill the defeated soldiers climbing up the gentle slopes on both sides, keeping the enemy firmly confined within the Zigui Road.

The battlefield was completely engulfed in flames, and the chaotic troops could not even break into the mountains and forests; they could only run forward frantically.

Meanwhile, the women's army had already placed dry firewood at the exit, spreading it for hundreds of meters. The raging flames made the road impassable, and the entire Zigui Road was like a living hell. Soldiers from both countries screamed in agony in the sea of ​​fire, either being burned alive or choking to death from the thick smoke.

Several generals were shot and killed by Qin Liangyu from her high vantage point amidst the chaos of battle.

As dawn breaks, let's take another look at the battlefield.

Even though Chen Futu was mentally prepared, he was still startled. The scene was too horrific. There were corpses everywhere, one on top of another. Some were charred, and most had suffocated. Their faces were filled with fear and despair, ferocious and terrifying.

Cao Zhen couldn't help but mutter, "Your Highness, this scene is just like Zhuge Liang's burning of Shangfang Valley. I'm afraid..."

There were some things Cao Zhen didn't say; he wanted to say that he was afraid the Crown Prince would suffer a shortened lifespan.

After all, burning tens of thousands of people to death is too cruel and brutal, and may offend the natural order.

"Offend nature and morality? As long as it doesn't harm me."

Chen Futu was shocked by the number of deaths, but if the other side had stayed in their own country, they wouldn't have ended up like this. Besides, their attempt to launch a sneak attack on Dragon City was simply courting death!

If Dragon City falls, how will the Crown Prince maintain his foothold in the Northern Frontier?

It is said that Zhang Shouren was quite ruthless; he did not show himself but secretly let the enemy attack!

Unfortunately, now is not the time to deal with him. We should deal with the remaining 20,000 enemy troops first.

The results came out quickly.

In this battle, more than 13,000 enemy soldiers died in the Zigui Road. Cao Zhen led the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to cut off their retreat, killing more than 7,000 and seriously wounding more than 5,000. The rest surrendered.

"Confiscate their weapons and equipment, remove their robes and armor, drive them together, and leave the guards to watch over them."

"Cao Zhen, Li Xiuning, divide them into two teams: the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry and the Women's Army. Change into the uniforms of the two armies and ride into Jiuyuan overnight. Once you arrive, pretend to be a defeated army, with the men in front and the women behind. You two each lead one team. Do you understand what to do?"

"Know!"

Cao Zhen and Li Xiuning exchanged a knowing glance.

They were all too familiar with Chen Futu's cunning tactics; by feigning defeat, he could quickly seize the camp.

As expected, Chen Futu waited for about three days before a messenger arrived with news.

The camps of the Stone Kingdom and the Dragon Barbarian Kingdom were breached, and their two commanders were captured.

"Order the two generals to leave their positions hidden and, in front of Zhang Shouren, escort the defeated troops from Qifeng Plain back to Longcheng!"

"Here!"

Two large cavalry units escorted the defeated armies of the two countries out of Jiuyuan and arrived at Qifengyuan.

When Zhang Shouren received the news of the two countries' defeat, he was completely stunned. He personally led his men out of the camp and saw Cao Zhen and the unfamiliar female general leading the army back. Then he understood everything.

Cao Zhen jokingly asked, "General Zhang, have you been living a carefree and happy life these days?"

"Ah this..."

Zhang Shouren was at a loss.

Who would have thought that Chen Futu, who should have been on the eastern battlefield, would actually make a long-distance raid on the western battlefield and, right under his nose, stealthily wipe out the enemy's rear camp?

However, Zhang Shouren still harbored a glimmer of hope, after all, 40,000 troops from the two allied forces had launched a surprise attack on Longcheng.

Cao Zhen knew exactly what he was thinking, and said with a half-smile, "General Zhang, who is that over there?"

The generals were taken aback and turned to look.

In the distance, Chen Futu led his White-Spear Soldiers, escorting a densely packed group of prisoners to Qifeng Plain.

Zhang Shouren and the others were struck dumb, and they quickly mustered their courage to step forward and pay their respects.

Chen Futu said with a smile, "Brother, you won't blame me for meddling, will you?"

Zhang Shouren's face twitched, and he said sullenly, "Your Highness is incredibly powerful. You first defeated the Eastern Navy, and then you defeated the allied forces of the two countries. With such bravery, how could I possibly have any objections?"

"I'm glad my sworn brother doesn't blame me."

Chen Futu urged his horse forward, and Cao Zhen waved his hand, bringing over the commanders of the two countries, who were bound together like dumplings.

Upon seeing that the two men were still alive, Zhang Shouren's heart skipped a beat. However, before he could speak, the two generals shouted at Chen Futu, "Your Highness, it was Zhang Shouren who gave us the idea to bypass Qifeng Plain, march at night, and launch a surprise attack on Longcheng!"