The battlefield is like that.

If you break, you will break; if you hesitate, you will be confused.

Although Zhu Lai was very unwilling, after all, as long as Jiayuguan was lost, Su Di would basically be over, and Su Di was his fiefdom, which was no different from losing his hometown.

But after gritting his teeth and facing the current situation, he could only nod.

"According to the previously drawn up retreat plan, His Highness and His Highness Prince Qing will retreat first with their elite troops, and I will take the rear."

Geng Bingwen said in a concentrated voice, with the intention of dying in his tone.

"Old General."

Just as Zhu Ming was about to speak, Geng Bingwen raised his hand to stop him.

Based on his experience, he can naturally judge that there is no way to recover from the current situation in Jiayuguan.

"Your Highness, there is no need to say more, let's start now."

There was no fear in Geng Bingwen's eyes. He was nearly seventy years old and had been on the battlefield all his life, so he had already taken it lightly.

Moreover, to be honest, he has no choice but to be the queen.

Above Jiayuguan, Zhu Kai and Zhu Zhuan were both princes and Lao Zhu's biological sons. Naturally, it was impossible for them to be the queen.

Moreover, after the defenders of Jiayuguan retreated to the second line of defense, they were merged into Zhu Di's defensive army. With Zhu Di in charge, they were not particularly useful.

Because the second line of defense is a long-term border defense, not a city-by-gate battle.

At this point, Geng Bingwen considered himself inferior to Zhu Di.

In this case, it is better to use the remaining heat while you still have some use, block Timur's million-strong army from the rear, and create a smoother withdrawal environment for Zhu Mei and Zhu Zhu.

Preserving the strength of the Jiayuguan garrison to the maximum extent and reinforcing the second line of defense from another angle could be considered as my last contribution to the Ming Dynasty.

"yes!"

Zhu Hui's eyes turned red.

He had worked with Geng Bingwen for several years and had great admiration for the old general.

He took two steps back, saluted respectfully towards Geng Bingwen, then turned and left resolutely.

Military orders are like mountains.

As the order to withdraw was passed down, in just a stick of incense, it could be seen that the elite forces at Jiayuguan Pass quickly withdrew at a speed visible to the naked eye. Zhu Kai and Zhu Zhu quickly evacuated with an army of 130,000, leaving only 40,000 light troops.

Seriously injured, he followed Geng Bingwen to the rear.

Heita, the commander of Timur's army outside the pass, could naturally feel the decline of Jiayuguan's city defense.

While you are sick, I will save my life.

This is an unchanging law on the battlefield. The Black Tower became ecstatic and immediately ordered the offensive of Timur's army to increase again.

It is clearly visible that with the crazy and indiscriminate bombing by Timur's army, the city walls of Jiayuguan were blown to pieces, and even the walls began to collapse.

All this scene fell in Geng Bingwen's eyes.

"General."

Geng Bingwen's trusted lieutenant general and his subordinate who had been following him in battles for decades was Zhang Huai, who was also over 60 years old.

At this time, Zhang Huai stood beside Geng Bingwen, calmly looking at the scenery outside the pass.

"Old brother, I am sorry for you. You should not have come with me in the first place. With your battle injuries, the Lord will not blame you even if you are retiring in Yingtian."

Geng Bingwen sighed with guilt in his eyes.

"Ha ha ha ha…"

Zhang Huai laughed.

"What are you talking about, general? If there were no generals back then, how would Zhang Huai be today?"

"What's more, I, Zhang Huai, have children and descendants. I no longer have any worries in this world. It is enough that I can die on the battlefield and serve the country in this seventy-year-old age."

After saying that, Zhang Huai picked up his sword and turned around to leave the city gate.

Being able to follow Geng Bingwen for so many years, Zhang Huai is naturally not an ordinary general.

He knew Geng Bingwen's plan.

With the current offensive, if we just defend blindly, it is better to go out of the city to attack and kill. This can surprise the enemy, allow the rear guard to stay longer, and allow Zhu Kai and Zhu Zhu to lead their troops to retreat further.

Geng Bingwen took a deep breath and looked south.

Kneel down respectfully and kowtow three times.

When he stood up again, there was only cold murderous intent in his eyes.

"Pass my general's orders to open the city gates and fight to the death."

………………

It is fifty miles away from Jiayuguan.

It's only fifty miles, and at the speed of the Qingqi, it only takes an hour or two.

Lan Yu led his army to gallop, and suddenly there was an eagle hovering in the sky, as if it had spotted something, and then it fell straight towards Lan Yu in front of it.

Suddenly, he reined in the horse.

Lan Yu raised her hand to stop the entire army.

He raised his hand, letting the goshawk land on his arm, and frowned.

These goshawks that carry messages to various armies all have unique signs. This one is obviously from Jiayuguan. There must be great variables in sending messages to yourself at this time.

Lan Yu quickly took off the creed from the eagle's leg, opened it, and frowned instantly.

"Father, what's wrong?"

When the foster sons nearby saw this goshawk, especially when they saw Lan Yu frowning after reading the news, they couldn't help but ask.

They finally got out of the predicament, but they were all filled with anger and wanted to take the heads of Timur's army to vent their anger immediately.

After reading it, Lan Yu sighed and rolled up the creed.

"Jiayuguan is gone."

As soon as these words came out, the faces of the adopted sons suddenly changed.

The goal of their light cavalry army was to surprise Timur's army and form a pincer attack with the defenders in Jiayuguan Pass.

Now that Jiayuguan is gone, it was a surprise attack, let alone front and rear attacks. Once there, it would be like a meat bun beating a dog, and there would be no return.

"The whole army turns to the southeast side, one hundred and fifty miles away, to Qinggu Granary."

Lan Yu said in a condensed voice.

Turn the horse's head and take the lead in galloping.

The adopted sons didn't understand what Lan Yu meant at first, but when they heard the word 'granary', they all followed him without hesitation.

You must know that their army has run out of food. No matter what the subsequent battle plan is, replenishing military food is the first priority, otherwise it will not even be able to maintain the army.

Lan Yu, who was galloping on horseback, glanced behind him, which was also in the direction of Jiayuguan, with a hint of a sigh from a famous general in his eyes.

‘Geng Bingwen.’

Lan Yu understood in her heart.

Jiayuguan is gone.

Geng Bingwen is gone.

'If you die in this battle, it won't be considered as a disgrace to your reputation.'

'Good journey.'

Lan Yu withdrew her gaze and rode her horse with all her strength, followed by an army of 300,000 men.
Chapter completed!