They were filled with confusion as they recalled Jiang Chen's plans. It was clear that the Xiongnu were unlikely to choose to enter and garrison the city, so why was so much energy being invested in Shimen Pass?

While they were still feeling strange about this, someone took advantage of the night to quietly slip out of Shimen Pass and deliver the latest information to Jiang Chen. Upon learning that the Xiongnu had received a new batch of reinforcements, Jiang Chen was not too surprised, and simply quietly recorded all the data.

"It looks like another tough battle is coming."

Looking at the soldiers outside who were still celebrating their victory, Jiang Chen sighed helplessly. Now that the Su family's example was in front of them, the speed of the rear reinforcements had increased a lot, but the fastest batch would still take some time to arrive. It wouldn't be easy to hold on during these days. More importantly, Shimen Pass was still under the enemy's control.

Whether they could completely wipe out these opponents next depended on how successful his plan would be.

The next day, as soon as it began to dawn, Prince Zhennan walked out of Prince Zhenbei's camp, looking exhausted.

The two of them had talked all night long before finally reaching a seemingly fair agreement. However, Prince Zhennan understood that after this battle, there was no hope of retaining his reputation. Not to mention how the major tribes would deal with him, the loss of troops this time alone was enough to make him lose his position.

"I hope this time we can completely tear through that strange formation, otherwise, dragging on like this will only become more and more disadvantageous to us."

Looking at the current season, Prince Zhennan's heart was filled with desolation. Judging from the current situation, if they couldn't achieve any advantage in the short term, then all their previous efforts would be in vain.

After reaching a cooperation with Prince Zhenbei, he began to mobilize his subordinates. However, upon hearing that they were going to launch an attack on Jiang Chen's defense line again, everyone shook their heads like rattles. Before figuring out what that white mist was, no one dared to step past Shimen Pass.

What they didn't know was that the messenger they thought was dead had been captured alive by Jiang Chen and the others not long after they retreated.

The reason why he looked so miserable when he came out was more because he was not good at horsemanship in his half-dreaming state, and accidentally fell to the ground, injuring himself.

While they were hesitating, King Zuo of Jiang, who had been sitting in Shimen Pass, was indeed becoming impatient. The other two parties had sufficient supplies, but he was the only one sitting in Shimen Pass, eating away at his resources. The food he had brought with him was almost exhausted. King Zuo of Jiang knew very well that if he had no prestige among his subordinates, once he lost these supplies, he was afraid that he would no longer be able to save his life.

Thinking of this, he rode out alone, wanting to ask Prince Zhennan for some food.

But unexpectedly, he ran into Prince Zhenbei's team on the way. After recognizing King Zuo of Jiang, King Zuo of Jiang was confusedly captured and brought before Prince Zhenbei.

"So that's why he was so confident that he could go south in one fell swoop. It turns out it's because of people like you who have betrayed your own country?"

At this moment, Prince Zhenbei mistakenly thought that King Zuo of Jiang was the guard general of Shimen Pass, and didn't think of King Zuo of Jiang's identity as being complicated. But even so, he still mocked him. Thinking back, if the defending general had agreed to let their mother take them to a safe haven back then, he wouldn't have had to live in the cold lands all these years.

"Don't worry, I'm not someone who is bloodthirsty. Since you're planning to ask Prince Zhennan for some food, I'll give it to you. However, at the critical moment, if I ask you to close the city gate, you must not hesitate at all."

As he spoke, Prince Zhenbei couldn't help but pull King Zuo of Jiang to look at the food they had brought with them. Seeing the mountains of grain, King Zuo of Jiang felt mixed emotions.

Even when he was at the height of his power, he had never seen such abundant food. And these Xiongnu were so well-prepared. This made him feel a strong sense of doubt in his heart. Could they really defeat these opponents?

"Consider it yourself. If you agree, let this messenger come back and tell me your decision. I can't let you stay here for long, otherwise, if he discovers anything unusual, neither of us will be able to save our lives. He is an extremely bloodthirsty person. Don't think that his promises can be fulfilled."

After saying this, Prince Zhenbei hurriedly sent King Zuo of Jiang back, as if the two of them had never met.

King Zuo of Jiang then went forward and saw Prince Zhennan again.

"The food in the city is now running out. You should be very clear about the consequences if they have no food. If you really want me to continue helping you guard Shimen Pass, then you have to allocate some food to me."

As he spoke, King Zuo of Jiang directly turned out all the remaining accounts in the city. After realizing that the situation in Shimen Pass had become so bad that it was completely out of control, Prince Zhennan's expression became extremely complicated.

Logically, he wanted to continue occupying this strategic terrain. But the current situation told him that this might be a bottomless pit. While he was feeling conflicted about this, Prince Zhenbei strolled in from outside.

"To deal with Jiang Chen, I didn't expect that you wouldn't even be willing to take out some food. Since that's the case, I'll provide this food. However, when the time comes, all the credit will be mine."

Seeing Prince Zhenbei jump out again to mock him, Prince Zhennan's face was filled with anger.

Just as he was wondering if the two of them knew each other, Prince Zhenbei reached out his hand to King Zuo of Jiang in a very casual manner.

"Nice to meet you. Why don't you introduce yourself and tell me who you are?"

Seeing that the two of them didn't seem to know each other, Prince Zhennan breathed a sigh of relief. King Zuo of Jiang was the only trump card he had in his hand to compete with Jiang Chen and Prince Zhenbei. If he lost even this trump card, then he would have no ability to make a comeback at all.

"This is one of their royal princes. If you and I can tear through Jiang Chen's defense line together and let the army advance straight in, then we can use his name to support him and make him a puppet. Wouldn't we be able to get whatever we want then?"

When Prince Zhennan made these offers, his eyes were indeed scrutinizing King Zuo of Jiang all the time. This made King Zuo of Jiang couldn't help but recall the words that Prince Zhenbei had just said, and he felt very uneasy.