After occupying the capital, Zhao Yun immediately ordered people to cut off the supplies of King Zhao Ling's army, and quickly sent troops to suppress the rebel forces and recover the surrounding areas.

At this time, nearly fifty days had passed since King Zhao Ling's army besieged the city.

Zhao Yun is preparing to send troops back to rescue Zhang Beichen.

Xinnan admonished: "Your Majesty, I think that the city of Xindu at this time may have been destroyed. Even if the city is not destroyed, it is estimated that it will not be able to hold on for a few days under the siege of hundreds of thousands of King Ling's troops."

"We have just recaptured the capital, and our power is not yet stable at this time. There is no need to fight head-on with King Ling. We only need to defend the rear and delay time. King Ling's army will run out of food and grass. Over time, chaos will inevitably arise. By then, the king will be able to relax

Take control of Zhao State!"

"What do you mean, you want me to go back on my word and give up Xindu and Zhang Beichen?" Zhao Yun asked.

Xinnan advised: "If you lose one city but gain the whole country, why not?"

The ministers also said: "Your Majesty, what General Xinnan said is absolutely true. I believe Mr. Zhang knows and understands what the King is doing!"

In their opinion, Zhao Yun is ruthless in doing things and will never be merciful for big things. She should know what to do wisely.

Zhao Yun is also engaged in ideological struggle.

She naturally knew that by giving up Zhang Beichen at this time, she would have the advantage. In the past, she would have given the order without hesitation to give up the rescue.

But now, she hesitates!

She recalled every moment of her time with Zhang Beichen.

Before the military remonstrance, the relationship between the two could only be described as that of an ordinary monarch and minister. Until the military remonstrance failed, they began to flee.

The two depended on each other for their lives and enjoyed happiness in hardship.

The most important thing is that they have saved each other.

After he mistakenly killed his loyal minister and even said the words "I would rather pay for the people in the world than let the people of the world pay for me", Zhang Beichen still stood firmly on his side.

Also, he risked his life to pretend to surrender to Zhao Hua, and used his wisdom and courage to help himself out of trouble! Then for the sake of the overall situation, he took the initiative to stay in the letter to attract the enemy's attention...

All of this, even if Zhao Yun is really hard-hearted, she can't help but be shaken at this time!

"In this world, I have never met someone like Zhang Qing! Only when I am with Zhang Qing, I will not worry about being betrayed or assassinated! Without Zhang Qing, even if I really conquer the world, I will not be afraid of being betrayed or assassinated!"

Aren't you still alone?" Zhao Yun got her own answer.

She said to everyone: "Xinnan, you stay in the capital. The rest of the people will go to Xindu with Gu to help Zhang Qing!"

"Your Majesty, think twice!" everyone advised.

"Don't say any more words. I have already made up my mind. Anyone who dares to persuade me again will be immediately executed!" Zhao Yun said sternly.

The generals had no choice but to obey orders.

…

Xindu.

Zhang Beichen and the soldiers and civilians stayed here for fifty days!

Faced with the siege of hundreds of thousands of troops, they struggled to hold on. Zhang Beichen even slept at the top of the city. Even so, the number of defenders was getting smaller and smaller, and the city walls were becoming more and more dilapidated.

"Sir, the food in the city is running low, and our soldiers are almost dead!" The subordinate reported the situation with a sad face.

Zhang Beichen gritted his teeth and said: "Let the strong warriors stand on the wall, and the old and weak warriors stand behind and pretend to be weak. Don't show your weakness!"

"yes!"

Zhang Beichen knows that no matter how much he uses his resources, he can't hold on for long. If Zhao Yun doesn't come back to help him within a month, he will destroy the city and kill everyone!

…

In King Zhao Ling's military camp, King Zhao Ling was also very anxious.

He originally thought that he could capture Xindu within half a month, but who knew that almost two months had passed and Xindu City was still not broken.

Then news came from the rear that the capital was captured by Zhao Yun, and Zhao Yun also cut off his food routes. Without food and grass, how could he ensure that these soldiers obeyed his orders?

"How much grain and grass are left?" King Zhao Ling asked the grain inspector.

The grain inspector replied: "There is still enough for ten days! After ten days, we will run out of grain and grass!"

King Zhao Ling frowned, and then said: "Within ten days, we must capture Xindu at any cost!"

…

[The siege of King Zhao Ling is getting more and more powerful, and you are beginning to find it difficult to resist.]

For several days in a row, Zhang Beichen didn't take a break.

Now he is facing not only a shortage of personnel, but even the city walls are in dire straits!

"Sir, the enemy's offensive is too fierce. We have no chance to repair the city wall, and the materials in the city are insufficient." A subordinate reported.

Zhang Beichen ordered: "Then demolish the houses and tell the people that the demolished houses will be rebuilt for them later, and they will be built bigger!"

"The house has been demolished a long time ago!" the subordinate said helplessly.

Zhang Beichen looked back and saw that the once prosperous Xindu was now in dilapidated condition. In order to defend the city, Zhang Beichen even demolished the palace of Xindu!

He knew that if the city wall was not repaired, it would be impossible to defend the city just by relying on the old, weak, sick and disabled people left in the city!

At this time, a gust of cold wind blew, making Zhang Beichen feel chilly. He thought of an idea.

"Gather your hands and bring water to the city wall. Tonight, use well water to pour the city wall."

"As you command!"

[It is already winter in the area. That night, you cast water on the city wall, and the city wall was covered with a layer of ice. 】

…

"Attack the city!" King Zhao Ling ordered the siege, and the soldiers attacked Xindu again. They found that the surface of the Xindu city wall was covered with ice, making it difficult to climb, and the defenses were also consolidated.

Zhang Beichen also ordered people to use ice cubes instead of stones to attack the enemy.

[The enemy attacked several times, but you all blocked them!]

…

"Trash, all trash!" King Zhao Ling was so angry that he surrounded the city with hundreds of thousands of troops, but was actually blocked outside Xindu City.

The continuous siege of the city and the shortage of food and grass have caused a significant decline in morale, and soldiers fled every night.

So far, at least tens of thousands of people have traveled!

"Master, the spies have come to report that Zhao Yun has dispatched more than 100,000 troops and is rushing to Xindu. They will arrive soon!"

King Zhao Ling was a little surprised: "My daughter would actually give up her advantage and come to rescue Xindu?"

He thought for a moment and said: "No matter what, we will launch a general attack tomorrow. No one will be allowed to retreat until Xindu is captured!"

"yes!"

…

On the road, Zhao Yun is leading the cavalry to attack quickly!

After she regained the capital, she recruited nearby armies. The cavalry sent by King Zhao Ling to return to the capital was also taken under her command.

She is now leading the cavalry to assist first, while the infantry is chasing behind!

"Zhang Qing, hold on, I'm here!"

…

[King Zhao Ling launched a general offensive. This offensive was extremely fierce, and the city head of Xindu was captured! 】

Zhang Beichen held a knife and shouted: "Everyone, follow me to kill the enemy!"

After saying that, he took the lead and went out to kill, cutting down a piece of it.

[You and King Zhao Ling’s army started a tug-of-war at the head of Xindu City. You repeatedly competed for favorable terrain.]

[One day later, because your troops were out of strength, the city gate was still lost. You had to lead the defeated soldiers and carry out guerrilla warfare in the city. 】

[One day later, you have run out of ammunition and food and are surrounded by King Zhao Ling’s army.]

In a temporary stronghold, King Zhao Ling shouted inside: "Zhang Beichen, I know you are inside."

"You do have some talent. With such a small number of people, you can resist me for more than two months. I am very talented. If you surrender now, I will not only spare you the death penalty, but also appoint you as a minister!"

Zhang Beichen shouted: "Absolutely impossible!"

King Zhao Ling asked curiously: "What did my rebellious girl promise to you? To make you so loyal to her? Could it be that what she can give, I can't give?"

Zhang Beichen sneered, you really can't give it!

"I will give you one stick of incense to consider. After one stick of incense, if you don't surrender, you will be killed without mercy!" King Zhao Ling threatened.

Time passed by, and for Zhang Beichen and his remaining men, this period of time was torturous.

It's not even time to burn a stick of incense, but King Zhao Ling can't wait any longer.

He was about to give the order to kill everyone inside, when suddenly a messenger hurriedly came to deliver the news!

"Your Majesty, it's not good, the enemy's reinforcements have arrived! They are outflanking our retreat!"
To be continued...