Besiege Wei to Rescue Zhao

"You're saying Wei is attacking Zhao?"

Verdant Green Maiden blinked, keenly catching the key point in Su Qin's words. She pressed on, "Who is leading the troops?"

Su Qin heard her and, after a moment's thought, replied, "It's the Great General of Wei State, Pang Juan!"

Upon hearing the name, Verdant Green Maiden understood. She waved him off, saying, "Go, do not disgrace the identity of a Guigu Disciple. Leave a significant mark in this era of great contention!"

"Disciple will not fail Master!"

Su Qin bowed and took his leave of Verdant Green Maiden.

After he left, Verdant Green Maiden also began packing her things, preparing to depart.

"Are we moving again?"

Hong Luan tilted its head, looking at Verdant Green Maiden in confusion. It wondered, "Didn't we used to stay in one place for thirty to fifty years? What's going on lately?"

"It's not like we're moving house. I'm going to collect a corpse."

Verdant Green Maiden replied. After slinging her pack over her shoulder, she headed towards the valley exit.

Hong Luan landed on her shoulder and asked, "Whose corpse? Pang Juan's?"

"Oh my, oh my, truly worthy of being a Birdie who's followed me for hundreds of years. You've finally learned a bit of my incredible intelligence!"

Verdant Green Maiden clicked her tongue and shook her head.

Hong Luan heard the implication that it was stupid and immediately jumped up, "You're the idiot! You're a Stupid Snake! Stupid Snake!"

"Alright, alright, I'm a Stupid Snake." Verdant Green Maiden nodded.

Zhao Land, Handan.

The Wei State army had besieged Handan for many days. Envoys had been sent from all factions of Zhao, yet not a single one had come to their aid!

Amidst the military formation, Pang Juan's expression was proud. He declared, "This time, Handan will surely fall!"

However, as if fate always played tricks on people, just as Pang Juan uttered these words, a messenger from Da Liang stumbled in, bringing an order from the King of Wei: the Qi State army was besieging Da Liang, and the King of Wei demanded his swift return to reinforce them!

"Qi army!"

"It's the Qi army!"

Inside the military tent, strategists and subordinate generals were astonished.

Pang Juan's expression instantly turned cold. He remembered Sun Boling, who had been saved by Verdant Green Maiden all those years ago! After they left, Pang Juan had specifically sent people to inquire about the situation and learned that Sun Boling had been taken back to Qi by Chunyu Kun!

It wasn't that he hadn't considered killing Sun Boling, but Qi had protected him very well!

This contingent of Qi troops suddenly besieging Da Liang must be under his command!

"Who is the main general of the Qi army?" Pang Juan asked urgently.

The messenger replied, "It's Tian Ji!"

"What about Sun Bin?" Pang Juan pressed further.

The messenger looked bewildered, shaking his head. "I've never heard of any Sun Bin. General, His Majesty has ordered you to return immediately!"

"But Handan is about to fall!" Pang Juan roared. His subordinate generals exchanged glances, all advising him, "General, the King's order cannot be disobeyed! Moreover, if Da Liang falls, His Majesty will be in danger! What good will it do if we break Handan then? We will be guilty of failing to protect the state and deserve death!"

"Indeed, General, think twice!"

"General!"

Watching his subordinate generals dissuade him from acting stubbornly and urging him to return to reinforce Da Liang, Pang Juan suddenly lost all his strength.

He stumbled a few steps and sat down on a chair behind him.

Seeing him like this, everyone became flustered and stepped forward, "General..."

Pang Juan raised his hand to stop them. After a moment of dead silence, he finally issued the military order: "Inform the entire army to prepare meals and withdraw after midnight! We must not let the Zhao army detect our movements. Leave a detachment to guard against Zhao army pursuit."

"Yes!"

Seeing Pang Juan relent, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Pang Juan was not a good person, he had some strategic acumen in managing the army. When the Wei Wuzu withdrew, their formation was orderly.

Several months later, the main army returned to reinforce Wei Du. The Qi army besieging Da Liang retreated upon hearing the news. Pang Juan did not dare to delay and quickly entered the palace to meet the King of Wei.

The King of Wei was furious and ordered Pang Juan to lead his troops in pursuit of the Qi army, vowing revenge!

Pang Juan tried to dissuade him repeatedly, but the King of Wei would not listen.

Helpless, he had no choice but to reorganize his troops and lead the army in pursuit of the Qi army! However, even though he saw the Qi army appearing to retreat, he remained cautious and did not dare to be too aggressive. After pursuing for several days, he discovered that the Qi army's cooking fires were becoming fewer and fewer.

"Did the Qi people desert?" Pang Juan frowned, a sense of uncertainty growing in his heart. "Could it be that this Qi army was not led by Sun Bin?"

He grabbed someone nearby and asked, "I ask you, who is the main general of the Qi army?"

"It's... Tian Ji! There's no mistake!"

The man hastily replied.

"Tian Ji! Well done, Tian Ji!" Pang Juan laughed upon hearing this. He quickly gave the order: "Announce to the entire army, pursue! Annihilate this Qi army completely for this general, to display the might of our Wei State!"

The generals nodded, "Yes!"

The great army pursued to Ma Ling. The road ahead was treacherous, making it impossible for the army to form a battle line and pass through!

Pang Juan carefully observed the terrain of the place. He ordered the army to divide into three divisions: front, middle, and rear. He personally stationed himself in the central army and accelerated the march to pass through this area!

On the steep cliff, Verdant Green Maiden ate meat while chatting with Sun Boling. "Are you going to kill him here?"

"Yes."

Sun Boling nodded. He looked at Verdant Green Maiden, his hands on his legs slowly clenching, and asked, "Does Master not want me to kill him?"

Verdant Green Maiden shook her head and said, "Your grievances have nothing to do with me!"

Seeing her shake her head, Sun Boling breathed a sigh of relief. He understood Verdant Green Maiden's intention and asked again, "If this disciple dies, will Master come to see this disciple?"

This was a strange question. Verdant Green Maiden glanced at him and mumbled, "What's wrong with you now? Don't worry, you're considered an acquaintance of mine. For acquaintances, I always have a good habit of visiting graves! Remember to bury some good treasures in your tomb."

Sun Boling smiled, a rare occurrence.

Below, after the vanguard of the Wei army passed, the Qi army suddenly attacked, cutting off the three divisions!

Taking advantage of the terrain, the Qi army surrounded the central army where Pang Juan was!

An old tree was thrown down by the Qi army.

Inscribed on it: Pang Juan died under this tree!

When Pang Juan saw this inscription, he understood everything! He rushed to the front of the army formation as if driven mad. Looking up at the Qi army watching them from above, he roared, "Where is Sun Bin? Let him come out and see me!"

"I am General Tian Ji of Qi!" Tian Ji stood beside Sun Boling, gripping his sword hilt.

Pang Juan frowned upon hearing this and shouted, "I want to see Sun Bin!"

Tian Ji turned to look at Sun Boling on the side, his expression somewhat helpless. He said, "Mr. Sun, you see this..."

Sun Boling took a deep breath, signaled for someone to push him forward, and shouted to Pang Juan below, "Senior Brother, you wanted to see me, and I've come!"

Seeing Sun Boling surrounded by the Qi army, Pang Juan was stunned. He suddenly burst into laughter. He drew his sword and pointed at Sun Boling, roaring, "Sun Bin! I should have killed you back in Da Liang! My momentary soft-heartedness has led to this predicament. I truly regret it!"

Hearing this, Sun Boling's gaze flickered slightly. He calmly said to Pang Juan, "There's no point in saying more, Senior Brother!"

"You deserve to die!"

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