Chapter 778 - 775: The Stubborn Die_1
The Jin Army soldiers, with bloodshot eyes from the killing, swarmed into the city, just in time to clash with the Zhao family army returning to defend.
Zhao Sheng, the main general of the Zhao family army, was held up by Bai Jinzhi and Lin Kangle, unable to split his focus. He had to order his subordinates to bring the main force back to defend.
Bai Jinzhi suddenly appeared at the rear with a black sail white python flag held high, causing chaos among the Liang army. Before Zhao Sheng could arrive, the Liang army, seeing the black sail white python flag, panicked and trampled each other while fleeing. By the time Zhao Sheng arrived, he indeed believed the Princess of Zhen had arrived.
Bai Jinzhi’s silk scarf, soaked with potion and worn around her mouth and nose, had been washed clean by the rain. She tore off the scarf while riding her horse, her red tassel spear dripping with blood, uncertain of how many enemies she had killed.
The Jin Army crossbowmen took the high ground, climbed onto the roofs of the Liang army’s barracks, and shot at the Liang army by the swaying firelight.
When the crossbow bolts were expended, they drew their knives for close combat.
The candles burning inside the barracks were knocked over, igniting the wooden pillars or hanging curtains inside. Without the heavy rain to suppress it, the fire grew larger, threatening to engulf barrack after barrack.
Until the dawn broke with a hint of light on the horizon, Bai Jinzhi heard the distant cries of the Liang army lamenting the breach of the city gate. She also heard the faint shouts of triumph from the Qingxi Mountain Pass city walls. Bai Jinzhi felt reassured; the Liang army seemed to be on the verge of collapse.