Almost when half of the world was paying attention to the battlefield of Zhao State, the war outside Dragon City did not become more and more tragic as people expected. And the ultimate battle between Murong Licheng and Shang Yunbai was not able to continue. Perhaps, it was God's deliberate arrangement that he didn't want any of them to die at this time. That night, heavy snow came suddenly, and the vast land of jade trees and silver flowers, the snow seemed to have no end.

In the camp of the Qin army, Shang Yunbai urgently summoned the generals. As a famous player who has won every battle, he can not be afraid of any strong opponent, and he can also turn defeat into victory in any unfavorable situation. But there is only one thing that he understands better than anyone else that he must not go against the heavens and go against the will of heaven!

No matter how capable he was, in the case of such a labor-expedition, he suddenly encountered extremely bad weather, and he had to think carefully about the worst consequences that might be possible. The Qin army did not carry much baggage and supplies. In their previous combat experience, whenever they went deep into the enemy's country to fight, they generally adopted the method of fighting the enemy with food. The flexibility and mobility of the cavalry ensured that they could get the most food and other supplies whenever and wherever possible. This time on the expedition to Zhao State, Wei Wuzi, who was in charge of planning this matter, deliberately filled those ships with all kinds of baggage just in case. If there were no other accidents, even if they encountered difficulties in collecting grain and grass in Zhao State, the things on the ship alone would be enough to support the end of this war.

The Qin state, which has profound strength, has always been far superior to other princes in terms of army supply. And this has provided the greatest boost to their repeated victories. However, even then, these preparations are not enough if the unexpected happens. People like Shang Yunbai would never joke with the lives of the soldiers under his command. There are countless opportunities for war, but only once for human life, and he will certainly not be able to tolerate his own mistakes if his greed for merit puts the army in danger.

It was based on this consideration that when Shang Yunbai personally led the generals out to check the actual situation, he frowned and thought for a long time, and finally said his decision.

"Give me orders, and the army will begin to retreat before dawn. You don't have to stay in the territory of Zhao State, go directly to the river. Let the remaining men and horses prepare their ships, and when the army arrives, they will immediately set off and return to the territory of Qin. ”

Everyone was taken aback. Although a few henchmen had long guessed that the general would make such a decision. But when he said it himself, it still felt very surprising. Regardless, this result is something they don't want to accept. They crossed the river with hope for thousands of miles, and their purpose was to defeat the strongest opponent of Zhao and make the greatest contribution to the realization of the king's great cause. Dragon City is in front of you, and it can be broken overnight. It would be a shame to let them return in vain at this time, and go back in disgrace without an inch.

"General! Let's fight again tomorrow! Everyone must work together to defeat the Zhao army and take the ...... of Longcheng. ”

Some of the more anxious generals couldn't help it and tried their best to dissuade the general from changing his mind. However, before they could finish their words, they saw that Shang Yunbai had helplessly stretched out his hand to stop them from continuing. A wry smile crossed the famous general's lips. The strength of the Qin army, he understands better than anyone else. If you really try your best to fight tomorrow, you still have a better chance of winning. However, the change in weather was unexpected. There was no way for the Qin army to stay any longer.

"Our original plan to raid Dragon City was to make a quick decision. The odds were stacked. But this heavy snowfall is too bad for the time! As far as I've observed, the snow won't stop for a while. It would have been very difficult to conquer the fortified city in such weather. And now there is the variable of the cavalry of the Zhao State on the opposite side, and it is difficult to predict the outcome of the victory. The snow is getting heavier and heavier, and if we wait until the road is blocked, then it will be difficult for us to leave the country of Zhao. ”

Hearing his sigh, the generals hung their heads very unwillingly. There is never a mistake in what the general said. Since he said that it was no longer conducive to continuing the war, then it must have come time for danger to begin to appear. Lest someone still hesitate in his heart, Shang Yunbai took out the knife and plunged it into the ground. But I saw that the snow had no blade, and it was already more than half a foot.

"After a day of heavy snowfall, the road was unwalkable. If the weather gets colder and the river freezes, then we will be trapped here and in a dilemma. So, generals, without further ado. Hurry up and prepare separately and set off as soon as possible! ”

Hearing him say this, everyone suddenly realized the seriousness of the situation. And so it was! If you really fall into that situation, these more than 10,000 troops will really be in danger.

"The general is far-sighted and has insight into the opportunity, and it is really beyond the reach of the last general! It's just that if we retreat rashly like this, will the Zhao army take the opportunity to follow and kill? There is still a long way to go from here to the Oe boat stop. This journey also has to pass through the Nine Elements Mountain Realm, in case they have prepared in advance...... The general is unguarded! ”

The Qin army is not all proud generals who only know how to charge into battle, and there are also many people who know military strategy. Hearing the worry of his henchman, Shang Yunbai nodded. What the generals could think of, he naturally took into account all aspects.

"Don't worry, I've already made arrangements. Whether it is the cavalry of the Zhao State or those defenders of Dragon City, all their minds are now focused on defense and how to protect themselves, and it is expected that no one has the courage to dare to take the initiative to attack! The order went down, and everything was done according to my pre-orders, and all but a few people were left to set up, and all the others began to evacuate!"

The generals and colonels did not dare to slack off, agreed together, and began to act separately. The night deepened, and between the fires and the fires, the snow fell like goose feathers. The soldiers of the Qin State were urgently assembled, everything was packed up, and they began to evacuate quietly in an orderly manner. The horses' hooves trampled on the snow, silent. The banners that had once displayed their majesty were rolled up, and their armor and robes were covered with a layer of snow. When they walked out of the camp and looked back, most people had a wordless bitterness in their hearts.

Could it be that Zhao Guo is really invincible from now on? The successive military defeats in the war with the Zhao people made these proud Qin soldiers involuntarily feel a sense of frustration. Some of them had heard the rumor that was rumored in the shadows. I heard that even a character like Shenjizi has already decided that the world's qi is gradually moving north, and the place where it is omen is near Longcheng, which is bounded by the Great River and the Nine Elements Mountain. That young King Zhao, I'm afraid he really isn't a mortal!

The soldiers of the Qin army, who were in a complicated mood, stepped on the snow and left. Only an empty camp remained, and a roaring fire was still burning everywhere. The drumming of the night patrol camp was incessant, and the neighing of war horses also sounded from time to time. The "armor soldier" who stood firm stood in the wind and snow, and the sword light flashed against the snow. Everything seemed to be the same as when the troops were stationed.

However, people outside had no idea that it had indeed become an empty camp. The army of the Qin State had already secretly withdrawn, but the army of the State of Zhao and the guards of the Dragon City, who were only a few miles away, had not been able to detect it, and even the spies of the Thousand Machine Pavilion and the numerous scouts had not detected the clues in advance. The art of war is cloudy, and those who make good use of soldiers can escape in the nine heavens and hide in the Jedi! Even from this point of view, Shang Yunbai's superb military command ability can already be seen.

As a famous general who has won all battles, he must not only fight bravely, but also have superior force. Moreover, it is necessary to know astronomy and geography, be good at adapting measures to local conditions, and know the opportunities for advance and retreat. In fact, seriously speaking, to this day, although Murong Licheng already has the qualifications of a famous general. But compared with Shang Yunbai, whether it is combat experience or overall military planning, he is still a big step behind after all! Therefore, the young general, who had the determination to defeat Shang Yunbai tomorrow, still did not expect that because of the unfavorable weather factors, the Qin army terminated the siege plan ahead of schedule and retreated unexpectedly.

If the Zhao army had detected the movements of the Qin army in time, the outcome of the Battle of Longcheng might have been different. But in the end, because of their carelessness and negligence, they missed this opportunity under extremely favorable conditions. As a result, the second decisive battle with Shang Yunbai, which Murong Licheng was full of expectations, became a regret that could no longer be realized.

And the same regret actually once appeared in Shang Yunbai's heart. That night, when all the soldiers of the Qin army had retreated, under the endless snowlight, Shang Yunbai, who was at a high place, immediately looked at the dragon city wall not far away, and he sighed to the people around him.

"This time, it was the time when our Qin army was closest to Dragon City. From now on, I'm afraid it will be difficult to have such an opportunity again. This royal capital is becoming more and more prosperous...... Alas! ”

Shang Yunbai, who was splashing on the iron hooves and walking away with a vast halberd, naturally did not know that some things were already doomed, and he would come to Dragon City again after all. But by that time, his identity may have changed.

The next day, when the sky was bright, and just when the snow was showing a slight sign of abating, the scouts of the Zhao State finally noticed that the Qin army camp was unusual. Soon after, Murong Licheng and the generals of the Tiger Ben Army got accurate news.

The young general didn't say anything, drew his lance and flew away, got on his horse and went straight out of the camp. He ran dozens of miles in one go, wanting to track Shang Yunbai's traces. However, the snow is flying and the opponent is hard to find. As he rode his horse to the top of a hill, he could vaguely see the river in the distance, and the fleets were tracing up the river. For a while, I couldn't help but feel a little stunned.