Chapter 872
Cover up
When the three armies learned that the emperor had been humiliated and died, they were all furious and roared as they tried to rush out of the city gate. Fortunately, Cao Nai quickly came to his senses and slapped Chen Huai and the other generals. After they woke up, they looked at each other and their eyes burned with anger like fire from the sky. They instantly realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Retrieve the emperor's body!
Reclaim the land occupied by the Oirat Mongols!
Wash away the shame of repeated defeats!
The city gates swung open, and Chen Huai, Jing Yuan, Zhu Mian, and others each led a large army out. Even civil officials like Cao Nai mounted their horses, grabbed their broadswords, and charged out.
Kuang Ye remained on the city wall, his gaze fixed on the sky as dark as ink.
The birds and people in the air had already turned in mid-air and flown away after the attack was successful, and at this point, not even a shadow could be seen.
Who is he?
Why kill His Majesty?
Kuang Ye immediately turned around, called over a trusted aide, and instructed, "Go find Xue Shao and Miao Zhen, and ask Master Pan to come out of seclusion. Tell him that Datong is in danger, and the Ming Dynasty is in danger!"
The trusted aide agreed and immediately ran to find it.
At the same time, Esen also confirmed the emperor's death, and he looked up at the slowly opening city gate with a grim expression.
No matter how much he threatened, bribed, or attacked, he couldn't open that door during this period of time.
At this moment, it was slowly opening. As soon as it opened a little, a horse rushed out first. He met Esen's gaze through the soldiers. It was none other than the Imperial Son-in-Law, Commandant Jingyuan.
He knew him; they had fought on the battlefield before Jingyuan became the prince consort.
At this moment, the enemy's eyes were bloodshot and filled with rage, and every soldier behind him was in a state of frenzy.
Esen knew he couldn't win this battle!
Anger is also a form of morale!
Esen ordered: "Order the second, third, and fifth battalions of the central army to meet the attack, the left and right flanks to cover the rear, and the rest of the central army to become the vanguard and retreat!"
His gaze fell upon the emperor, who lay lifeless on the ground, and he said in a deep voice, “Escort the emperor to find the army doctor!”
The guards were stunned: "Great Khan, he's dead..."
With a loud slap, Esen struck him across the face, angrily shouting, "Who said he was dead? That arrow missed its mark. The emperor isn't dead, he's just seriously injured!"
As long as he claims the emperor is not dead, and the Han people cannot obtain the emperor's body, they cannot confirm the emperor's death, and he can continue to use him to threaten the Ming Dynasty.
Esen's eyes flickered as he stared at the emperor's face. It wasn't that he couldn't find a similar-looking double. As long as he said he was the emperor, who would dare to deny it? Who could deny it?
Esen had a good plan, but things didn't go as he expected.
The anger of the Ming soldiers far exceeded his expectations, and although the general in charge was angry, he did not lose his mind.
Each general employed all their skills, employing flanking maneuvers, encirclement tactics, and splitting their forces to surround the enemy...
They didn't rush headlong into the direction where the emperor fell; instead, they were chasing and intercepting the entire retreating Oirat army.
Esen intended to retreat, and this retreat lowered morale. No matter how skilled he was at commanding his troops, they were thrown into chaos by Iggen's charge.
Amid the chaos, Esen remained remarkably clear-headed. While ordering his men to carry the emperor away, he leaped onto his horse to meet the enemy, simultaneously commanding, "Send the lamas to provide support, quickly!"
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Pan Yun jumped down from the air and landed on the grass. As soon as she took off her mask, she couldn't help but vomit a mouthful of blood.
The large black bird landed and, upon seeing this, immediately went forward to peck at the grass stained red with blood.
Pan Yun and Pan Xiaohei looked at it with disgust and took three steps back in unison.
The big black bird didn't care at all. When it ate people, it didn't mind human blood. As long as it could improve its cultivation, it would eat anything.
Pan Yun sat cross-legged on the ground, closing her eyes to calm her surging blood and qi. After less than fifteen minutes, she opened her eyes and then let the big black bird leave.
The big black bird stared at her with its round eyes, without moving.
Pan Yun took out a medicine bottle and gave it to it.
The big black bird opened the medicine bottle, glanced at it, and chirped twice.
Pan Yun: "We agreed that the remaining two would be given to you once my third senior brother returned to Sanqing Mountain. We only have one in stock."
The big black bird also gained some intelligence and belatedly realized what was happening, chirping angrily several times.
Pan Yun was getting a headache from the noise and said, "If you don't believe us, you can go directly to Sanqing Mountain and ask my senior brother for it. He is the abbot and cares a lot about his reputation. He will definitely not renege on his debt."
The big black bird tilted its head.
Pan Yun said, "Since you've already betrayed the Mingying Sect, you'll need to find another place to cultivate anyway. What difference does it make where you go? Why not come to my Sanqing Mountain?"
Pan Yun thought the idea was better and persuaded, "Do you know who our mountain god of Sanqing Mountain is? It's the Crane God, just like you, a bird."
The big black bird chirped several times, and Pan Xiaohei couldn't help but chuckle, speaking in human language: "It even knows that it's not the same species as the crane."
The big black bird glared angrily at Pan Xiaohei.
Pan Jun remained unfazed, pretending not to have seen their quarrel, and said, "See? This cat learned to speak human language not long after arriving at Sanqing Mountain. It's clear how well-educated it is. Sanqing Mountain is very friendly to animals, especially birds."
The big black bird was persuaded by Pan Yun and immediately decided to go to Sanqing Mountain to get medicine from Wang Feiyin, and also to cultivate on the mountain.
The large black bird spread its wings and flew away.
After it flew away and disappeared from sight, Pan Xiaohei asked Pan Jun, "Why did you urge it to go to Sanqing Mountain?"
Pan Jun said expressionlessly, "After today, this bird will be wanted by all sides. This bird has no integrity. Once it is found, it will sell us out without saying a word. So it is safest to keep it under our noses."
Sanqing Mountain is very large, more than enough to hide a bird. Give it a few pills and let it go into seclusion. When it comes out, who knows how many years will have passed.
It's easier to control when it's right under your nose.
Pan Yun changed her clothes and accessories, stuffed them into her spatial storage, and then took out the Three Treasures Cauldron and sneaked back to Datong City.
As soon as Pan Yun entered the courtyard, he heard a commotion. His personal guard shouted, "The general said that no matter what, we must ask Master Pan to come out of seclusion and rescue His Majesty. Those lamas are very powerful. General Guo and Supervisor Guo died in battle trying to retrieve His Majesty's body. Many soldiers rushed up, but they couldn't even get close. We beg Master Pan to come out of seclusion!"
Xue Shao said, "We will go with you, but Master Pan is seriously injured and is currently in seclusion to recuperate, so he cannot move."
Miaohe rolled up her sleeves and said, "Come on, we'll go with you!"
The guards hesitated, unwilling to move: "Are you sure you can handle it? When those lamas shake their bells, the soldiers nearby get dizzy and can't even control their horses."
Miaohe put her hands on her hips and said, "Although we can't compare to Junior Uncle, we are still capable. We are better than you. How do we know we can't do it if we don't try?"
Miaozhen pressed herself against the door, listening intently to the sounds outside. Suddenly, the window moved, and she turned around sharply to see Pan Jun nimbly flipping in and gently closing the window.
Miaozhen's eyes lit up, and she hurried forward.
Pan Yun waved to her, and the two of them took a moment to catch their breath before opening the door and going out.
When Xue Shao saw Pan Yun come out, his gaze shot over her like lightning, his eyes sweeping over her sleeves, hem and shoes, and he remained silent.
Pan Yun pretended not to know, her face pale, and stepped forward to ask her personal guard, "What happened?" (End of this chapter)