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"Eat, eat more, there won't be enough left over here!"
In front of the Han army's camp, two hungry and skinny noble widows gulped down the hot porridge handed over by the Han army soldiers. They were also holding a freshly spread pancake in their hands, and their mouths were full of oil.
The two noble widow soldiers drank two large bowls of hot porridge in succession, and after swallowing the whole cake into their stomachs, their expressions improved. They felt that what they had eaten was the most beautiful food in the world.
After he finished eating, a town governor came up to them and asked in fluent Chinese: "Are you full? When you are full, tell me everything you know."
The two widow soldiers looked at each other, and one of them summoned up the courage to ask: "Sir, if we tell you important information, can you agree to spare our lives?"
The governor took out his notebook, took out a piece of charcoal, and said expressionlessly: "As long as the information you provide is true, not only will your lives be saved, but you will also be given a certain reward depending on the weight of the information.
Of course, if you dare to tell a lie, the methods of our Han army will definitely exceed your imagination. Tell me, do you have any important information to provide? "
The noble soldier looked around, and then whispered to the governor: "Sir, can we find a quiet place? I swear to you in the name of the Lord, this information is really important."
The governor glanced coldly at the two noble soldiers in front of him. Although they looked panicked, they did not see any cunning clues, so he nodded and motioned for them to follow.
After the three came to a camp, the two immediately informed the governor of a new piece of information.
After hearing this, the governor's face showed a trace of surprise, and then he said to the two of them: "Is what you said true?"
"Every word of it is true. That's what Master Nanzhen told General Ku Jin. I happened to hear the news outside the door and would never dare to deceive Master!"
"Let's go, follow me to see Bai Shuai. If the information is true, I guarantee that your family will have enough food and clothing in the next life!"
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In Bai Qi's tent, the governor truthfully informed Bai Qi of the information he obtained from the two surrendered soldiers.
Bai Qi and everyone in the tent were also surprised after hearing this, but everyone's faces were more excited.
"It seems that this idiot Nanzhen is really at the end of his rope and can't calm down. He actually chooses this time to start a decisive battle with me. Well, I will bring in those two soldiers as he wishes. .”
"yes!"
The town governor immediately brought the two noble widows who were waiting outside the tent into the tent.
Bai Qi only glanced at them, and the two of them were immediately frightened and knelt down, shouting: "I have seen the general of the Celestial Dynasty!"
Bai Qi asked: "I ask you, is the information you provided true?"
One person raised his head and replied: "It's absolutely true, Master Nanzhuang has decided to take the initiative within the next few days, intending to wipe out the army of the Celestial Kingdom in one fell swoop."
Lu Yu snorted coldly when he heard this: "Nan Zhen has such a loud tone, and he is not afraid of Feng Da flashing his tongue. How can he want to destroy our Han army?"
Bai Qi asked again: "What's the situation in Liuli City right now? I guess so."
He said: "Reporting to the general of the Heavenly Dynasty, the Liulicheng army has been out of food for more than a month, and all the horses they brought with them have been slaughtered and cooked.
Now there is nothing edible in the entire city, and more than 2,000 people in the army have starved to death, but it is difficult for Lord Zhuan not to pass on the news. "
Another noble widow also took over: "Also, in order to confuse the Chinese army and appease the soldiers and civilians in the city, Lord Nanzhuang filled the empty grain bags with sand and mud from the city, and then piled them in the warehouse.
Then he claimed that our army has sufficient food and grass, which can only be used at the most critical moment, but now the soldiers and civilians in the city, and even the noble manor owners, are hungry.
I have asked Master Nanzhuang for permission several times to provide food, but he was rejected every time. The little boy was so hungry that he felt uncomfortable all over.
When Master Nanzhen wasn't paying attention, he quietly sneaked into the warehouse and tried to steal some food. As a result, he opened it several times and found nothing but sand and mud. Only then did he realize that he had been cheated.
General Tianchao, we have told you everything we know. I wonder if you can let us live? "
Bai Qi looked at the map on the table and thought for a moment, then said: "Let's imprison the two of them for now. Our Han army has clear rewards and punishments. If the information is true,
Your lives will naturally be worry-free, and you will be given a reward, which is enough to live a life without worries about food and clothing. "
"Thank you, General Tianchao. Thank you, General Tianchao..."
The two noble widows were brought down by the governor amidst all the gratitude.
"Everyone, what do you think about this?"
Lu Yu said: "These two surrendered soldiers coincide with what we discussed before. It seems that Liuli City really can't hold on anymore, and the decisive battle is about to begin."
Tian Yan: "Yes, counting the time, it has been several months since we set off on the expedition. It is time for us to give an explanation. The soldiers are all idle and just want to rush into battle to kill the enemy."
Xia Yu: "Please give the order, Commander Bai, and my subordinates will set up defenses everywhere."
Bai Qi tapped his fingers on the table. He learned this movement from Liu Ce. He felt that it was very pretentious, and it gradually became his signature move.
"Okay, no matter whether the information is true or false, then prepare in advance."
Then, Bai Qi's eyes flashed, and he immediately began to lay out tactical instructions: "Tian Yan obeys the order."
"The general is here!"
"Order your troops and horses, and I will send five thousand infantry and cavalry to your headquarters. Immediately set up camp thirty miles away from the east gate. Remember to set up defenses at high places and control all water sources."
"Here!"
"Xia Yu listens to the order!"
"The general is here!"
"You lead our troops and horses and our commander's five thousand infantry and cavalry, also thirty miles away to the east, and cooperate with Tian Yan to assist in the defense. Remember that the distance between the two armies should not exceed ten miles, and be sure not to let any of your soldiers go!"
"Here!"
"Lu Yu obeys the order!"
"The general is here!"
"I will put all the cavalry under my command under your command, and I will find a place to ambush with your 3,500 cavalry troops. After the noble army leaves the city, we will cut off the connection between the central army and the head and tail. If any of the noble army escapes, there is no need to do so. Chase.”
"Here!"
"Wang He obeys the order!"
"Commander Bai, General Wang He is not in the army and is inspecting various parts of the military camp."
"Call him here, it's already here, and he's still patrolling!"
After a while, Wang He entered the account.
"Wang He obeys the order!"
"The general is here!"
"Lead your own soldiers and ambush around Liuli City. Once the noble widow's army leaves the city, immediately take down Liuli City at all costs!"
"Here!"
Wang He had just received the order, and after thinking about it, he immediately felt something was wrong: "Shuai Bai, when I came just now, I heard from General Tian Yan that your widow wanted to start a decisive battle with our army, but except for the east gate, the other gates were not guarded. ?”
Bai Qi: "It's not necessary. If Nanzhen really wants to fight us, he can only look for traces of our army. I will create a new illusion for them and lure them into the trap.
By then, there will only be a few old, weak and hungry soldiers left in the city. Even a woman can easily capture them, let alone the most elite soldiers of our Northwest Army.
If you can't win this, I don't have the shame to punish you. I'll just drown myself in urine. "
"Hahaha~~"
The generals in the tent laughed continuously, and the atmosphere instantly became much more relaxed.
