Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

The Iron Blood Army retreated quickly and orderly. Although the enemy broke through by force, they were unable to achieve a complete victory due to Chu Ze's careful planning.

Both sides suffered losses, but Tianhai Pass was still under the control of the enemy, and Chu Ze's Iron Blood Army retained most of its combat power.

Night fell again and the battlefield was dead silent.

Outside Tianhai Pass, the Iron Blood Army reorganized their formation and quietly waited for the next confrontation.

Chu Ze stood in front of the tent, looking at Tianhai Pass in the distance with a deep gaze.

“Although the enemy has not won a complete victory, I have not been able to completely suppress them either.

This battle is not over yet!" He whispered to himself, his eyes showing endless determination.

It was late at night and Chu Ze stood outside the tent.

Lu Bing and Guo Huai hurried over and said, "Your Majesty, although the enemy has the potential to break through, they are already showing signs of fatigue.

I am worried that if we don’t take action quickly, the enemy will probably continue to expand outside the city to look for reinforcements!”

Chu Ze nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "I knew that the enemy would take advantage of the breakout opportunity to escape, but now they are only a spent force, I will continue to wear them down.

Order the entire army to continue the siege and set up ambushes. Don't give them any chance to break through!"

Guo Huai saluted and said, "Your Majesty is wise. I will strengthen the defense lines everywhere to ensure that the enemy cannot escape!"

Lu Bingze said in a low voice with a trace of worry: "Your Majesty, although the enemy has not completely broken through, I am worried that they will attack again at night.

According to reports from spies, reinforcements from Western Xia and Mongolia seemed to be moving towards Tianhai Pass.

If reinforcements arrive, I'm afraid the situation will be even more unfavorable!"

Chu Ze narrowed his eyes, his gaze as cold as ice: "Reinforcements? I am waiting for them to fall into my trap.

I have long anticipated that there are greater forces behind Xixia and Mongolia, so I will just catch them all in one fell swoop!"

He waved his hand and gave the order: "Send a message to Lin Ye to lead a team of elite cavalry to ambush the enemy's rear immediately. Once the enemy reinforcements arrive, immediately launch a surprise attack to cut off their connection with Tianhai Pass.

I will make them be attacked from all sides, unable to escape even if they have wings!"

Lu Bing and Guo Huai bowed in unison and said, "We obey your orders!"

Chu Ze withdrew his gaze and had a careful plan in mind.

Although the enemy reinforcements were coming in full force, he was already prepared to deal with them.

At this moment he was not at all panicked, but instead made steady progress in the battle.

Inside the tent, Chu Ze summoned all the generals, spread out the map, and said with a sharp gaze: "This time, I must not only stabilize Tianhai Pass, but also take advantage of the enemy's turmoil to dampen their spirit and disrupt their rear!"

Lin Ye, who was standing by, rode over quickly, his body still covered in dust and blood. He clasped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have sent spies to patrol around the enemy camp and found that they are gathering in secret. It seems that they are about to launch a large-scale raid and break through our defense line under the cover of night!"

Chu Ze smiled coldly, unmoved: "What a Tuoba Tieying, you still want to attack at night? I will take this opportunity to inflict heavy damage on them.

Lin Ye, Ru will lead a team of light cavalry to go around the enemy's flank and launch a flank attack when they attack.

I will lead the army to meet the enemy head-on, and when they are thrown into disarray, that will be the time for us to strike back!"

Lin Ye bowed and said, "I will obey your orders!"

That night, the wind and sand gradually rose, and darkness enveloped Tianhaiguan. The torches around illuminated the earth, but the battlefield was still filled with a murderous atmosphere.

The soldiers of the Iron Blood Army were on full alert, the weapons in their hands flashing coldly in the firelight.

In the distance, the enemy's movements gradually came, and the sound of war drums was faintly heard.

Chu Ze rode on his warhorse with a sharp gaze.

He knew that the enemy was preparing for a surprise attack, and that this night would be the key moment to determine the outcome of the battle at Tianhai Pass. Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves and shouts of killing came from afar. The enemy finally couldn't hold back and launched a night attack.

The Mongolian and Western Xia cavalry surged in like a tide, galloping wildly in the yellow sand and attacking the Ming army's defense line.

The war drums were deafening and the flashes of swords and sabers were intertwined in an instant.

"Kill!" The enemy general roared loudly and charged into the battle waving his weapons.

However, Chu Ze had already anticipated the enemy's movements. He raised the Black Gold Sword and shouted, "Iron Blood Army, listen up! The whole army will meet the enemy! Stop them at all costs!"

The soldiers of the Iron Blood Army responded in unison and immediately engaged the enemy cavalry head-on.

The battlefield instantly fell into a white-hot fight, with the flash of swords and blood intertwined, and the shouts of killing were endless.

The Mongolian and Western Xia cavalry were extremely ferocious, but Chu Ze's iron-blooded army was not to be outdone. Relying on its tenacious defense line, it successfully blocked the enemy's charge.

At this time, the elite cavalry led by Lin Ye quietly launched a surprise attack from the enemy's flank. With flashing swords, they fiercely killed the enemy's rear troops.

The enemy was caught off guard and their formation was thrown into chaos.

Seeing this, Tuoba Tieying roared and ordered his troops to return to defend, but it was too late.

The Iron Blood Army took the opportunity to counterattack and suppressed the enemy outside the pass.

But despite this, the enemy's tenacious resistance led to a stalemate in the battle.

Although Chu Ze's strategy successfully weakened the enemy's strength, the Mongolian and Western Xia coalition forces still maintained their combat effectiveness and did not completely collapse.

The battle lasted all night. Although the Iron Blood Army stabilized its defense line, the enemy was not completely defeated.

At dawn, the enemy troops gradually retreated, both sides suffered losses, and the situation at Tianhai Pass remained unresolved.

Chu Ze stood in the center of the battlefield, holding the black gold sword, his eyes solemn.

Although the enemy was not completely defeated in this battle, he knew very well that the enemy's morale had been crushed and he had also preserved most of his troops.

Guo Huai and Lu Bing rode over and said, "Your Majesty, the enemy has retreated, but they have not been completely defeated. I'm afraid there will be more battles to come!"

Chu Ze nodded and said coldly: "Although the enemy did not win a complete victory in this battle, they did not retreat completely either.

I want you to continue to strengthen the defense line and prevent the enemy from attacking again!"

He took a deep breath, turned his gaze towards Tianhaiguan in the distance, and said in a deep voice: "I know that this war will not end easily.

The combined forces of Western Xia and Mongolia have even greater power that has yet to be revealed, and we have not been able to completely defeat them.

But I will never give up. As long as I come here in person, Tianhai Pass will be recaptured!"

Time flies.

The fighting at Tianhai Pass continued for several days and the two sides were evenly matched.

Although Chu Ze did not completely defeat the Xixia and Mongolian coalition forces, he successfully besieged the enemy forces around the city gate with the powerful defense of the Iron Blood Army.

Seeing that the enemy's repeated attempts to break out were futile, the two sides gradually fell into a stalemate in the confrontation.

Late at night, the remaining fires on the battlefield were still burning, and the air was filled with the smell of blood and gunpowder.

Chu Ze stood outside the tent, staring at the outline of the city wall of Tianhai Pass in the distance.

Although the enemy did not retreat, their offensive had weakened.

Chu Ze knew that this protracted war had just begun, and he was ready. (End of this chapter)