Since Zhu Lingyue and Gan Hou had made up a plan, they were ready to wait for the Hezhou garrison to retreat to the Qingyuan Horse Farm and then go all out of the entire battle. So early the next morning, they sent orders to transfer thousands of troops outside the East City to tell the defenders in the city that the coalition forces had fulfilled the agreement and put them in a passage and let them go out of the city.

When the troops in Dongcheng retreated, someone soon reported Han Ying. Han Ying was a little surprised. In fact, until now, he didn't know what Pei Ji went to the other party's military camp last night.

Pei Ji returned to the city in the middle of the night, and Han Ying greeted him in person, but Pei Ji did not say much, looked quite tired, and said he wanted to have a good rest and wait for the next day to talk about everything, but ordered Han Ying to reorganize the army, clean up, and prepare to withdraw Hezhou City at any time. However, in the eyes of Han Ying and others, Hezhou City was surrounded by groups. Although Zhu Lingyue could not capture it repeatedly, Han Ying had to admit that the enemy had an absolute advantage. Although they did not attack the city for a while, as long as they did not retreat, Hezhou City would fall sooner or later. Since this was the case, he naturally did not believe that the enemy would let the defenders in the city leave.

Moreover, even if Zhu Lingyue really released a passage, Han Ying did not dare to lead his army to withdraw easily. Zhu Lingyue's Black Wind Cavalry is known to everyone in the world, at least the northwest is already well-known. Tens of thousands of Black Wind Cavalry are outside the city, and a passage is released. If he leads his army to withdraw, he will face the impact of the Black Wind Cavalry at any time, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

Hezhou City belongs to the plain city, located on the plain land, and there is actually no danger around it. Once you leave the city, you will advance on the flat land. In the city, you can still rely on the city wall to fight with the opponent. However, once you leave the city, it will be the world of cavalry. Once the Black Wind Cavalry starts to attack, no matter how brave the Xiguan Army is, it will be difficult for it to withstand the impact of the tide-like iron cavalry.

Han Ying followed Yu Buqu to the northwest to resist the people of Xiliang. He also fought with the people of Xiliang several times and had seen the power of the Iron Cavalry of Xiliang on the plains.

He didn't understand why Pei Ji wanted everyone to prepare for evacuation. After being besieged, Han Ying and many soldiers had already been determined to die and did not think about leaving Hezhou City alive. However, when Pei Ji issued this order, Han Ying was puzzled and wondered, thinking to himself that Mr. Pei had come up with some clever tricks that could not only withdraw but also avoid being killed by the Iron Cavalry of the Tianshan Mountain?

Early in the morning, the enemy troops outside the East City retreated, obviously giving up a passage. Moreover, the enemy troops on the other three sides were all silent and remained still. Han Ying felt that such a change was vaguely related to Pei Ji's departure from the city last night, so he was even more curious, just thinking about figuring out what Pei Ji did when he left the city last night.

When Pei Ji got up, it was already midday. As soon as he left, he saw many generals, including Han Ying and Xu Shao, waiting outside the door. The generals and schools were talking quietly. When they saw Pei Ji coming out, they immediately calmed down. Pei Ji glanced at him and said with a smile: "Everyone is so early?"

Han Ying looked up at the sky. It was a good day today, and the sun was shining. Han Ying didn't say much, but the expression obviously meant that the current time was not too early.

"Mr. Pei, you asked us to withdraw our troops. I don't know where to start?" Xu Shao took two steps forward and asked respectfully: "Is it possible that Mr. is going to let us withdraw?"

When Hezhou was in crisis, Chu Huan sent Pei Ji to take charge of military affairs on the Western Front. Pei Ji brought all the imperial guards that had been trained for a short time, including Xu Shao's Fengzi Camp. Fengzi Camp is a special cavalry unit, but there has been a lack of horses. The entire Fengzi Camp's war horses, except for Xu Shao's original 800 tiger-winged cavalry, Chu Huan finally gathered some war horses, which totaled less than 2,000, and there were less than 2,000 cavalry. This time, he followed Xu Shao to Hezhou, and the entire Hezhou garrison was only Xu Shao, with less than 2,000 cavalry.

The more than 3,000 war horses that Chu Huan obtained from Xiliang through the salt horse trade were not immediately transferred to Xu Shao because of the tense war.

Pei Ji was calm and asked, "There are their troops in Dongcheng?"

The generals looked at each other, and Han Yingcai said: "Early in the morning, the enemy troops outside the East City had already retreated... Sir, I can't understand what happened. Is it related to this when Mr. went to the enemy camp last night?"

"Just withdraw." Pei Ji said: "Listen, we will withdraw from Hezhou City tonight at Youth!"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the generals were shocked.

After a silence, Han Ying couldn't help asking: "Sir, could the enemy troops in Dongcheng retreat? It's just to put a passage for us?"

"That's right." Pei Ji smiled and said, "We will evacuate from Dongcheng tonight."

"Sir, let's withdraw, and we will throw this Hezhou City to them?" Xu Shao frowned, "We have been fighting for so many days and so many people have died. Is it just for nothing to hand it over to them?"

"We have fought bloody battles these days and have completed our mission." Pei Ji's expression became serious and he said solemnly: "The battle in Hezhou is indispensable, but now it is time to withdraw. With the current situation in Hezhou City, even if everyone fights to the death, they will not be able to protect this city."

"Sir, I don't understand. Let's not talk about whether this city was thrown to them, but only say we will retreat. Is Zhu Lingyue agreeing to place the east passage and let us evacuate?"

Pei Ji shook his head and said, "I looked for Marquis Gan last night and had already negotiated with Marquis Gan." After a pause, he said, "Since the troops in Dongcheng have been withdrawn, it means that Marquis Gan has gone to Zhu Lingyue and they have accepted our request."

"Sir, you have a clever idea, but this time you're afraid you'll be fooled." Han Ying hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't help saying: "Zhu Lingyue was insidious and cunning. How could he let us go so easily? He couldn't take Hezhou City and agreed to let us go. He must have deliberately let us go out of the city. After leaving the city, he would find another opportunity to attack us."

The other generals nodded one after another. In everyone's opinion, there was still a glimmer of hope for defending the city, but once they left the city, their destiny was completely in the hands of Zhu Lingyue.

Pei Ji smiled and said, "General Han, you are not wrong. Once you leave the city and are attacked by Tianshan cavalry in the field, the consequences are indeed unimaginable."

"Since that's the case, why do you still want us to withdraw?"

"Mr. Gan and I have reached an agreement that we can hand over Hezhou City to them, but they must agree to our two conditions." Pei Ji said slowly: "First, after entering the city, no people in the city shall be harmed. Second, we shall start from the beginning of our departure from the city, and within three days, we shall not attack us."

"Sir, do you believe their promises?" Han Ying smiled bitterly and shook his head, thinking to himself that Pei Ji was a smart man, but why did he become so confused at this time? "If he is not willing to be deceitful, so what if he doesn't believe in his words?"

"Mr. Gan is a man who is very confident. I believe in Marshal Gan, and I must also bet this time." Pei Ji looked grim. "We have three days to seize every minute and every second and quickly march eastward."

The generals looked at each other in an even more eyes. Xu Shao sighed and said, "Do you want to bet on Gan Hou's credibility?"

"yes!"

"If Gan Hou is also a person who is untrustworthy, then wouldn't we fall into the mouth?" Xu Shao said: "Sir, according to the last words, we should stick to Hezhou City and fight to the death with them."

Pei Ji's voice became serious and asked, "The Chu governor has an order, and the military affairs of Hezhou are under my control. Tonight, the withdrawal of troops is my military order. If anyone does not follow, he will disobey the military order and engage in military law!"

When the generals heard this, they had no choice but to clasp their fists and say, "Since it's the gentleman who has made a decision, we can only obey the order..." He said in a deep voice: "Each division is ready to break through the east gate at the hour of the first hour tonight..."

Xu Shao was a little stubborn and had a big deal. He said again: "Sir, even if I chopped my head, I would say something at the end. Even if they gave us three days to abide by the agreement, what if three days later? It would be impossible for us to arrive at Shuoquan for three days. When the agreed time comes, it would not be too late for them to attack again."

"What do you want to say?" Pei Ji stared at Xu Shao.

Xu Shao gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. I think this order is to regard the lives of 20,000 brothers as a joke. Although Mr. I don't disobey my order, I still ask Mr. I think twice. Once I make a decision, I will leave the city tonight. It will be too late to regret it."

"Oh?" Pei Ji smiled and said, "In this way, Commander Xu thinks I ignore the lives of the soldiers?"

Han Ying hurriedly said, "Sir, I misunderstood. Commander Xu didn't mean that. He just... I just couldn't believe Zhu Lingyue. Mr.... I'd better think twice..."

Pei Ji sighed and said, "I didn't want to tell you now, but since you said that, I will tell you the truth. I ask you, do you know where Duke Chu is now?"

All the generals were stunned and shook their heads.

After the war in Hezhou began, Zhu Lingyue attacked the city from all directions and surrounded the city of Hezhou. Although the news in the city could not be sent out, the news outside could not be in.

"Then let me tell you, the Chu army is now leading the army to pick us up at Qingyuan Horse Farm." Pei Ji said slowly: "I have never thought that the decisive battle with Zhu Lingyue in Shuoquan is at Qingyuan Horse Farm. In three days, we must rush to Qingyuan Horse Farm and join forces with Chu Zhu, and then we will fight with Zhu Lingyue!"

When the generals heard this, they were startled, and then they showed excitement. "Sir, Mr. Chu is ready at Qingyuan Horse Farm. We are leaving the city to join forces with Chu and have a final showdown with Zhu Lingyue?"

"Not bad." Pei Ji said: "So I said, even if you die, don't die here. If you really want to bury your bones on the battlefield, just pour your passion into Qingyuan Horse Farm!"

"Sir, since we want to bet a big bet, let's accompany you to bet this one!" Han Ying's body straightened up and said in a deep voice: "All the generals obey orders and make preparations. Tonight, withdraw the troops on time!"

The generals bowed their hands and said in unison: "Abide by the order!"
Chapter completed!