A hundred miles west of Pingling Pass, there is an unknown hill. Although it is just a gentle hillside, it is already the highest place nearby. Apart from some low bushes, there are long knee-deep grasses, which look very desolate.

However, it is now lively. After tens of thousands of defeated soldiers and defeated soldiers of the Qin and Wei army were defeated here, they were helpless and retreated to this hillside when their way back was cut off by the Zhao army. Although they all knew that this was just a temporary solution, under the current circumstances, what other ways could they have?

All the soldiers were covered in dust from top to bottom, looking in a mess. Since Pingling Pass retreated, they were out of control. The cavalry of Zhao State chased them closely behind. Even if they fought desperately, they still couldn't get rid of the enemy's pursuit. How many corpses were left on this journey can no longer be calculated. Anyway, after escaping to the hillside and taking a breath, the generals and officers led the leaders estimated that the troops of Qin and Wei countries had only 40,000 to 50,000 left. As for the remaining nearly half of the troops, there was no need to think about it, and we also knew that there was a lot of danger.

Originally, they didn't want to stop. The fugitive who was as anxious as a dog who was stranded would want to escape from the territory of Zhao in one breath. However, things were unpredictable, how could they imagine that the 30,000 defenders at Wutong Pass of Zhao had already been waiting for their work in front of them, blocking all the roads they retreated.

Looking at the army that was waiting for the battle, the Qin and Wei troops, who had already run exhausted, were no longer able to rush over again. Fortunately, the gentle slope not far away provided them with a temporary defense place. So they all retreated here and wanted to get out of it.

The Zhao army did not seem to be in a hurry to kill them. They surrounded the hillside, dug trenches and set up deer antlers, and it seemed that they were planning to trap them here.

Before he knew it, the wind and sand stopped, the dusk was turning, and the sky gradually became dark. The entire hillside was dark, with only the curses and low voices of crying and pain. The deputy general of the leader who was lying on a rock with his own knife, looked at the enemy bonfires rising continuously at the foot of the mountain, and felt deep despair.

"I don't know how the general and the young master are doing now? Alas! Can we escape?"

Someone whispered such words in the darkness, and the deputy general sighed. He regretted not staying with the general of the Central Army. Now that such a heavy burden is pressing on his shoulders, he feels that he has no ability to take it up at all.

"Don't think about this too much. The Zhao army will not attack in the dark. Take this opportunity to find some food to find. Filling your stomach is the most important thing. Otherwise, when the battle will come tomorrow, how can you still have the strength to raise the knife!"

The deputy general beat his head with his hands, barely cheered up, and ordered the people around him to search around and see what to eat on the hillside. Dozens of Qin soldiers went to search for it for a long time, not to mention wild fruits or something, even some mountain birds and beasts were scared away by the chaotic army. They came back without any hands and reported the unfortunate news to the deputy general and several lieutenants in frustration. Everyone had no choice but to curse a few words, sat on the ground with their armor, ready to wait for the dawn to welcome the arrival of an unknown fate tomorrow.

The feeling of hunger is really hard to bear! From yesterday to now, most people have not eaten anything. Fierce battles and constant escape, even those who are hit by steel cannot stand it! What's more, you must be alert at all times to beware of the Zhao army under the hillsides coming to attack them at any time. Under the influence of the despair that began to spread, no one would think they still have a chance to escape.

In sharp contrast to the lifelessness on their side, the Zhao army camp was very lively. After waiting for so many days, the 30,000 defenders from Wutong Pass finally waited for their prey. Of course, there is no need to say much about the excitement of the entire army. Now their mission is to surround all the enemy troops here and wait for the arrival of the offensive order.

Not long after, with the neighing sounds of war horses coming from afar, the hearts of the Qin and Wei soldiers sank to the bottom of the valley. There is no doubt that the Zhao cavalry who killed them arrived. The enemies under the hillside finally came together. Although they were not sure when they would launch an attack, as long as they thought about the misfortune they were about to face, no one could close their eyes and rest. Everyone held the weapons in their hands tightly, as if they were their last straw to save themselves. These unlucky Qin and Wei soldiers spent the longest night of their lives in such a terrified and uneasy mood.

However, the bad situation they expected did not happen. The people of Zhao just organized many loud soldiers to shout in turn under the hillside, asking them to put down their weapons and surrender voluntarily. However, they did not launch an attack. And some people shouted loudly, saying that their General Wang Jian and Prince Nie Yunfeng had been captured alive, and it would be meaningless to resist...

"This is a trick that the people of Zhao have shaken our morale! Everyone ignores it. Everyone is fully prepared and find an opportunity to rush down the mountain after dawn... As long as they are willing to fight to the death, the enemy will not be able to stop us!"

The generals and officers who led the soldiers kept repeating the words to comfort people over and over again. In fact, in their hearts, even they themselves did not believe what they said. The more than 80,000 elite army could not withstand the attack of the Zhao army under the leadership of General Wang Jian. What can these remnants and defeated generals do when they completely lose their will to fight? Everything can only be determined by fate!

In the temporary camp tent set up at the foot of the mountain, Wang Jian, who was a prisoner, naturally heard the shouts of the Zhao army. The general, whose armor had been stripped of his body, was hunched over, and his depressed appearance at this time looked like a farmer who had been farming in the fields all year round.

"They won't surrender. What's the point of sending these people over there?"

Taking advantage of the burning bonfire, Wang Jian wanted to see clearly what he was thinking from Chu Jiangmian's face. However, he had been observing for a long time, but he gained nothing. This young man was really extraordinary. If someone else had achieved such a great military victory, he would have fought to the end while his morale was strong. Killing all the enemies was the best result.

However, this young man just ordered his army to intercept and siege. Tonight was the best opportunity to attack, and he didn't look like he was going to issue combat orders from beginning to end. Hearing the famous Qin general finally spoke, Chu Jiangmian smiled faintly and threw a piece of meat cut with a short knife into the boiling water. Everyone could see the light shining in his eyes.

"How do you make sure it's useless? I'm sure they will surrender after dawn...and not a few, but all!"

"Absolutely not! I dare not say the Wei army, but the soldiers of the Qin Dynasty never surrender...!"

"I said I'll do it! Or make a bet?"

Chu Jiangmian looked meaningful and looked calmly at the Qin general sitting cross-legged not far away. He saw anger and reluctance on the face of the "tiger" whose minions were pulled out. Many Zhao soldiers who were closely guarded around looked silently. They were a little surprised, why did His Royal Highness the Prince say these nonsense to this prisoner?

Nie Yunfeng, who sat side by side with Wang Jian, was also a little shocked. Since they were brought here, they have been watching Chu Jiangmian's deployment. After arranging the siege of Qin and Wei troops on the hillside, he began to order the soldiers to bury the pot and cook rice, as if he was rewarded with the three armies. Then he even let someone untied Wang Jian's ties. Now the two of them are sitting here, watching Chu Jiangmian add various seasonings to a big pot and start cooking meat.

"What bet?"

Nie Yunfeng heard Wang Jian say these words dullly, and at the same time he also heard the sound of rumbling in his stomach. The Qin prince couldn't help but smiled bitterly, and soon the smell of meat lingering around him. Not only could Wang Jian not withstand the hunger in his stomach, but he himself was not. If Chu Jiangmian did this on purpose, it would be... so hateful!

"Oh, it's very simple. If the Qin army wants to resist stubbornly tomorrow and want to fight us to the end, I will let you go immediately. Whether you are going to lead them to continue fighting or go back to Qin alone, you will be obedient. I promise that no one will stop you. How about it?"

Wang Jian's expression was shocked. He tried hard to hold back the hunger in his stomach, swallowed hard and said loudly, "Are you serious about this?"

"A real man's words are spoken, but he can't be chased! I, Chu Jiangmian, always keep my word."

"Okay! Then what are your conditions?"

"Another condition... If your subordinates choose not to surrender and put down their weapons and walk down by themselves, I hope General Wang Jian can do three things for me."

"What does this mean? Could you...can you let them go without death?"

Wang Jian widened his eyes, not even he himself noticed it. In fact, deep down he had already admitted his failure.

"I'm not a murderer, so of course I don't want more people to die. As long as they put down their weapons, they will return to their country intact in the near future."

"Then what did you ask me to do? If you want me to surrender, don't even think about it!"

"General Wang Jian, I will not force you to surrender. You will go back with your subordinates. And what I ask you to do in the future has nothing to do with the relationship between Qin and Zhao... What about this condition?"

"Okay! One word is determined."

Wang Jian and Chu Jiangmian gently hit the palms of their hands and made a vow.
Chapter completed!