In the battle of Juyan City, Li Xun suffered a considerable loss. More than 5,000 soldiers were killed in battle and thousands of minor and serious injuries. Li Xun's warable soldiers were less than 40,000, and the overall strength began to become a little nervous.

After resting in Juyan City for a day, Li Xun ordered Wang Dezhao and Yuanhe to lead 10,000 cavalry to Moyang City, where there were 30,000 Western Region soldiers who had not been resolved.

Although Zhan Heng was defeated and the entire army was wiped out, not all of them were killed in battle. More than 60,000 soldiers from the Western Regions surrendered or were captured by Li Xun. Of course, Li Xun could not kill them all. If he really did this, it would only arouse hatred by everyone in the Western Regions and create an extremely unfavorable situation for future development. Li Xun naturally would not do such a stupid thing.

Li Xun took Li Cunxiao as his general and left 5,000 soldiers to guard Juyan City and guard more than 60,000 surrendered soldiers in the Western Regions. Afterwards, Li Xun led 25,000 soldiers out of Juyan City and entered Lincheng.

Zhan Bai finally chose to fight to the death with Li Xun. Qicheng City was not big, but very strong. After he arrived, he had launched several consecutive attacks. Although Hamerzi had not many soldiers, he easily resisted Zhan Bai's army's siege due to the solid city.

Zhan Bai had his own considerations. The Jin army had already begun to approach here. He had only two days. If he could not take Qi City within two days, the Jin army would arrive at that time, and the Giant Rock City was destroyed, and the entire army of Zhan Heng and 90,000 soldiers would probably be unable to hide it anymore. Faced with such a huge and heavy blow, even Zhan Bai himself was almost collapsed and desperate. The ordinary soldiers below could be imagined. If there was no need to fight at that time, the army on his side would probably no longer have the will to continue fighting.

Taking Qi City within two days? Zhan Bai was really not sure about this, so after thinking about it, he finally decided to concentrate all 60,000 troops in his hand and fight to the death with the Jin army. These 60,000 troops were the most elite forces in the entire Western Regions. Most of them were veterans who had been fighting with the Dashi Empire for several years and had strong combat power. This was also the origin of Zhan Bai's confidence in continuing to face the Jin army.

Zhan Bai lifted the siege of Qicheng and led all his troops to attack the Jin army. Hammerechi in Qicheng was relieved to receive the news. Brother Yang suggested sending troops to follow him, attacking the Jin army forward and backward, and destroying Zhan Bai's army in one fell swoop.

But Moi laughed and said, "When the two strong men compete, we will reap the benefits of the fisherman. Isn't that great?"

Hammerzi followed his advice and remained silent.

Zhan Bai led 60,000 soldiers. When he learned that there were only more than 20,000 soldiers from the Jin army, less than half of them, Zhan Bai was overjoyed and ordered the entire army to move forward quickly. The two armies were getting closer and closer, less than fifty miles apart, and another life-and-death battle seemed to be about to begin.

All the troops on Li Xun's side had stopped. He was waiting for the scouts to return. Three waves of scouts were back and forth, and the two waves in the first two had already returned, bringing the situation of Zhan Bai's army. Li Xun was waiting for the last wave of scouts. He wanted to know what was going on in Qicheng at this time.

Soon, the third wave of scouts returned, bringing news that the four gates of Qicheng were closed and Hamerzi remained silent.

Upon hearing this news, Li Xun laughed and said, "It seems that Hamerzi is not too stupid. He knows the reason why the mantis stalks the cicada and the oriole is behind."

Hammerechi had only six thousand soldiers, and the generals were weak. What did Li Xun want? What he wanted was the entire Western Region. How could Hammerechi not know that Zhan Bai was his last obstacle. Once Zhan Bai was destroyed, Li Xun might take the opportunity to destroy him, Hammerechi.

Does Li Xun have this idea and plan? That is natural and affirmative. How can others snore when they are lying on the bed? How can Li Xun feel at ease with a person like Hammerjez? If he has the chance, he will naturally be wiped out immediately.

Sima Tu also followed this time, and he whispered: "The overall situation of the Western Regions has fallen into the hands of the lord. Whether it is advancement or retreat, the initiative lies entirely in our hands. Lord, don't be in a hurry."

Li Xun smiled and said in a low voice: "How can I not know what I said? Although I am not talented, I will not be as stupid and arrogant as Zhan Heng."

After saying that, Li Xun issued an order to withdraw his troops from left and right.

When Li Xun withdrew his troops, how could Zhan Bo be willing to do so? He immediately led the troops to pursue them and chased them all to the city of Juyan City. At this time, Li Xun's army had already returned to the city safely.

Looking at the tall and strong giant rock city, Zhan Bai shouted loudly: "A group of rats, can you dare to come out to fight?"

Li Xun stood on the wall, looked at Zhan Bai who was furious, shook his head and smiled, pointed at him and said to everyone, "Do you think Zhan Bai looks like a grasshopper in the autumn?"

When everyone heard this, they burst into laughter.

Du Zhongbo's face was extremely heavy. The thing he didn't want to see finally happened. Now the initiative of the overall situation is in Li Xun's hands, and he can be said to be free to advance and retreat. If Li Xun was hot-headed and went out to fight a battle, he might still have some hope, but now it seems that Li Xun is very calm and avoids fighting. This is the best choice.

Zhan Bai was cursing there, and there was constant cursing. Du Zhongbo shook his head, stepped forward and grabbed him, signaling him not to say anything again. Such an ugly attitude would only make others laugh at him and would not have any effect.

Du Zhongbo bowed to Li Xun on the city and said loudly: "Is Li Xun and Li Jieshuai, the famous Wuzhou Jieshuai?"

Li Xun smiled and replied, "I dare not be famous. I am Li Xun. Is Mr. Du Zhongbodu, who is outstanding in his wisdom?"

Du Zhongbo shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Li Jieshuai has been too rewarded. If he is smart and outstanding, he will not be able to fall to this level today. Li Jieshuai has such good words, so I, Du Zhongbo, are really ashamed."

"This is definitely not the fault of the gentleman."

Li Xun said seriously: "The countries in the Western Regions are like wandering children who value profit but not righteousness. This is the fundamental idea of ​​most people and cannot be changed by a person in a short time."

Zhan Bai gritted his teeth and said, "If you don't come, the Western Regions will be unified by me sooner or later."

Li Xun sneered coldly: "There is no if in this world. If I don't come, are you waiting for you to come to me?"

Du Zhongbo said loudly: "You have occupied half of the Western Regions, isn't it enough?"

"The overall situation in the world should follow the trend. If Hammerezi did not set fire behind you, I would be very satisfied if I didn't say half of the Western Regions, a Western State."

Li Xun laughed and finally said, "Don't say I won't give you a chance. I'll give you five days. Within five days, I will keep my troops still and not step out of Giant Rock City. It depends on whether you can get rid of Hamerzi within five days."

After saying that, Li Xun stopped talking and turned around and left.

Zhan Bai looked at the city in front of him and finally could only sigh and do anything.

If Zhan Bai was in the wild, he would dare to fight, but the Jin army did not fight, but instead took the initiative to withdraw and defend the city. Nearly 40,000 Jin troops were supported by a strong city. Even if Zhan Bai had a 60,000 army, what confidence and ability would he have to launch an attack?
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