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Chapter 554 General Niu is extremely angry

"He's back! Captain Zhang is back!"

"Quick, send him to see me!"

In the central army formation, Niu Fu finally waited for such good news.

He was simply filled with sorrow.

It is said that after Zhang Ji's team entered the gloomy doorway, his heart began to tighten.

At that moment, Niu Fu felt a little regretful. He wondered if he had been too arrogant and shouldn't have let Zhang Ji take another risk.

The tense mood reached its peak when the soldiers were seen rushing out of the gate.

Those useless guys were actually frightened by one person. They abandoned their leader and ran away, leaving Zhang Ji behind.

After realizing that all this was caused by Xia Yu's collapse, Niu Fu immediately chopped off his head.

This time, no one could save him.

However, executing Xia Yu would not solve the problem.

The collapsed soldiers need to be comforted.

Their main general Zhang Ji was left there again and did not return for a long time.

"Could it be Captain Zhang as well?"

"Shut up!"

Niu Fu loudly denounced those generals who gossiped and said things that disturbed the morale of the army:

"Captain Zhang is brave and resourceful. He knows the big picture and knows when to advance and retreat. He will never die easily!"

However, to these middle and lower-level officers, Niu Fu's words seemed more like a struggle of a man who was so desperate that he was unwilling to face reality.

Anyone who saw it could see that tonight's plan had completely fallen apart.

The only option now is to withdraw the troops, and even the entire plan to capture Yique Pass may have to be reconsidered.

This champion is truly amazing.

Some smart people have already started to plan the withdrawal in advance.

"It looks like our battle is about to end."

Zhong Yao, standing on the wall, saw that the enemy soldiers were wavering and felt relieved:

"More than 2,000 prisoners of war, it is truly a great victory." Xun Yu was delighted.

Lu Zhi and others were also very happy. They praised each other and were very satisfied with the results of the battle.

However, some people still feel that it is not enough, such as Wang Ling:

"Oh, if we can dig this passage deeper and set bigger traps, and kill more than half of the prisoners this time, then Dong Zhuo's army will be completely damaged and it will be difficult for them to gain a foothold in the capital."

"Xiao Ling, people should be content."

Lu Zhi said with a smile:

"Although many heroes in Guandong and Bingzhou responded to the campaign against Dong, many people are still waiting and watching."

"This time we have defeated the Dong bandit at Yique Pass. One day the whole world will be shocked and everyone will rally to support us."

"As the leader of the alliance, I have to give others some opportunities to perform."

Frankly speaking, Lu Zhi was somewhat selfish.

This thought became even stronger after he learned that the Nanyang Army had defected and that they had won the first battle, thus resolving their survival crisis.

The reason is simple—Su Yao is simply too strong.

This time he was even more impressed.

If he was just shocked by the invincible impact of the cavalry led by Su Yao during the northern tour, then Su Yao's performance at the gate this time, like a killing god, made him feel a little scared.

This guy might even be stronger than the legendary King of Chu!

So powerful, so young, and with an eccentric personality, he often does surprising things.

If such a person were to defeat Dong Zhuo and enter the capital without any trace, there would probably be no one in the world who could control him.

Is this a blessing or a curse for the Han Dynasty? Lu Zhi really can't tell.

In this case, the current situation is just right.

Dong Zhuo was severely injured and retreated. They took a break for a while and let other coalition forces to fight against Dong Zhuo also contribute and make meritorious deeds. In the future, there will be someone who can politically check and balance this Marquis Guanjun.

This is politics. It is not simply about right and wrong, but the art of compromise and balance.

However, these little tricks should not be discussed openly.

So, Lu Zhi silently hoped in his heart that Dong Zhuo's army would quickly retreat and go back to regroup.

At this moment, many people in the two armies almost unanimously reached the same idea.

Retreat, it's time to retreat!

However, at this moment, Su Yao came to the city wall and said:

"Is Yique Pass a place where he can come and go as he pleases?"

"Ah?!" Everyone was stunned.

But Su Yao smiled and said:

"Don't worry, they can't leave."

In Niu Fu’s central army, the lights were brightly lit, reflecting the confused and shocked faces of the people.

Just now, a scout came to report that he saw Zhang Ji and his followers returning from behind closed doors.

This shocked everyone on Niu Fu's side.

"He actually came back alive?!" The generals were shocked.

"Quick, send him to see me!" Niu Fu said in surprise.

Then, his surprise turned into shock.

"what?!"

"Li Jue and Guo Si are both dead?!"

Niu Fu took the two bloody heads handed to him by Zhang Ji. After carefully identifying them, his face turned pale in an instant and he felt dizzy.

Although he couldn't say that he was not mentally prepared, he still found it hard to accept that these two capable men who had just patted their chests by his side suddenly died in the small Yique Pass.

While he was immersed in grief, Jia Xu, who had just arrived, stared at Zhang Ji with deep eyes and asked:
"Lieutenants Guo and Li were unfortunately killed in battle after entering the city. How did Lieutenant Zhang escape unscathed?"

As soon as Jia Xu finished speaking, Niu Fu and others fell silent, and everyone stared at Zhang Ji.

In terms of bravery, Zhang Ji was far inferior to Li Jue, and in terms of military strength, he was even inferior to Guo Si. After the small number of troops he brought into the gate, they almost fled at the first sign of trouble.

Now Li Jue and Guo Si had both been beheaded, but Zhang Ji was able to come back safe and sound after leading them for a while, and even brought back the heads of Li Jue and Guo Si?
Zhang Ji sighed when he heard this. He knew that he would be suspected when he came back this time.

Now he faces two choices, either reveal Su Yao's plan, or try to cover it up.
Thinking of what happened in the city gate, Zhang Ji said with a wry smile without hesitation:
"I understand your confusion. I also thought I was doomed this time."

"Who would have thought that Su Yao would let me go after scolding me, and even gave me the heads of the two lieutenants Guo and Li."

"Why is this?" Niu Fu was very confused.

Zhang Ji paused and said:

"Su Yao said that he is not a person who kills indiscriminately. Lieutenants Guo and Li are a lesson and a warning to us, letting the general know that he is not an opponent you can provoke."

"If the general still wants to fight, he will fight to the end, then the time comes."

"What will happen then?!" Niu Fu said angrily.

Zhang Ji swallowed his saliva and continued:

"By then, not only will the general's life be in danger, but my 8,000-man army will also be wiped out."

"Asshole, so arrogant, so arrogant!"

Niu Fu's face turned pale, he clenched his fists, and there was a blazing fire in his eyes:
"Su Yao, you are going too far!"

"The whole army will attack. I will definitely cut off his head to comfort the souls of Li Jue, Guo Si and others in heaven!"

Jia Xu and others were stunned.

(End of this chapter)