Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 439

Chapter 439: Chapter 436: Ceasefire_1

The surging floodwaters charged into the city like a horde of fierce beasts, rushing in all directions, with waves crashing loudly, deafening.

"Floodwaters!" shouted the Liang soldier. He turned to run but was knocked down by the flood after only two steps, and soon he was swallowed by it.

The Jin Army standing on the mountain saw the lights in Longyang City gradually go out. They knew the flood had arrived. Soon, the previously brightly lit Longyang City was engulfed in darkness.

Fu Ruoxi gripped the sword at her waist tightly, unable to suppress her cheer. "I think I can already hear the screams of the Liang Army. How delightful!"

The flood was like a fierce beast. Even good swimmers could have a hard time surviving in such rapid and turbulent waters, not to mention the many rocks and wooden debris in the flood. The situation in the water was extremely complex, compounded by the furniture and floating wood washed out from the city.

Bai Qingyan did not expect Xun Tianzhang to strike so ruthlessly. Back then, when Xun Tianzhang ordered the canal to be dug, he probably had a heavy heart, thinking that the two-zhang high walls of Longyang City would trap most of the Jin Army, so the dam had to be opened wide.

Now, he was reaping what he had sown.

After daybreak, the torrential rain had not ceased. The flood at the foot of the mountain where Bai Qingyan and others were stationed brought numerous corpses of Liang soldiers.

Longyang City had become a vast expanse of water.

Seeing this, General Fu said to Bai Qingyan, "General Bai, I think it’s already flooded to this extent. We might as well retreat! The rain hasn’t stopped, and the flood will continue to rise. We need to leave here as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen accidents."

Bai Qingyan nodded. Given the current situation, there was no need to hit a man when he’s down.

"Retreat!" Bai Qingyan ordered.

Tianlan Mountain.

As they approached Tianlan Mountain, the rainfall wasn’t as intense as in Longyang City. The Jin Army camped at the broad terrain of Tianlan Mountain, where they joined forces with reinforcements from Dadu.

Liu Hong stood at the entrance of the command tent, watching the drizzling rain outside, repeatedly pondering Bai Qingyan’s words.

If they spared the Liang Army this time and didn’t set up an ambush between Longyang City and Puwen City, allowing the Liang Army to retreat to Puwen City and combine forces, their siege would become significantly more challenging. Engaging in a protracted battle with the Liang Army would be disadvantageous for the Jin Kingdom, which had already exhausted much of its military strength in the southern border.

After much contemplation, Liu Hong suddenly clenched his fists behind his back and shouted, "Summon General Lin Kangle!"

Soon, Lin Kangle entered the command tent.

Liu Hong relayed Bai Qingyan’s thoughts to Lin Kangle. After hearing this, Lin Kangle was silent for a moment. "I believe General Bai’s concerns are very accurate! During the southern border war, General Bai’s words were always prophetic. I trust General Bai! If the commander permits, I am willing to personally lead troops to ambush at the Longmu River near Longyang City on the way to Puwen City."

With even Lin Kangle saying this, Liu Hong had no further doubts. "I command you to lead twenty thousand troops and set up an ambush. If enemy Commander Xun Tianzhang is still alive, make sure to capture him alive!"

"Rest assured, Commander!" Lin Kangle responded.