Chen Xiaobei nodded. Of course he understood that in this day and age, it was impossible for these people to stop drinking at all, so they could only control the amount they drank.
"Okay, as you said, after all, we are deep behind enemy lines, so we have to be careful in everything we do."
Chen Xiaobei's worry was not unreasonable. After Jopson thought about it in the palace, it was his guard captain Duobang who finally stood up.
"Your Majesty, your subordinates think that we cannot always defend passively, but should take the initiative to attack. It is freezing now, and the opponent lives in the wild and must be huddled in the camp. It seems that we might as well mobilize a few nearby troops to sneak attack on him at night. No It’s not about how many enemies you kill, but it’s about setting their tents on fire.”
"After burning all their food and tents, they will naturally withdraw."
After listening to Duobang's words, Jopson thought for a moment and nodded.
"Okay, then I will leave this matter to you and let you make arrangements!"
Saying this, Jopson directly put the military talisman into Dobang's hand.
Duobang bowed and retreated.
This multi-border nation was brave enough to fight. With a wave of its flag, the cavalrymen within a hundred miles of Dacang's camp came out in full force to attack the camp at night, carrying as many igniting materials as they could and setting fire to it.
For a war horse, it takes an hour to cover a hundred miles.
At this time, Liu Rumei, after a simple celebration, went to rest separately and slept until the fourth watch. It was when people were most sleepy, and they heard noises outside the camp, and then someone came to report that the enemy had stolen the camp.
Liu Rumei was startled after hearing this.
He quickly dressed up and came out to fight, and saw the opponent's posture. There were not many enemies who rushed in, but the camp was hit a lot.
Looking outside, most of the enemy troops did not carry weapons, but only used rockets to shoot at their tents. Seeing this, Liu Rumei also understood that they were not here to kill people, but to set fire to them.
The sky is dry and everything is dry, and in this cold place, there is no water at all.
Once the fire is lit, it basically just waits for it to burn out.
Liu Rumei was helpless but had no choice. While organizing people to resist, she also ordered people to move some flammable objects away quickly, so as not to burn them all.
The struggle continued until daybreak, when the army of the Great Earth Kingdom withdrew.
After the fire was extinguished and the damage was counted, not many people were lost, but the material damage was serious. More than half of the tents were lost, and two-thirds of the food and grass were lost.
At this time, the question of whether to advance or retreat was placed in front of Liu Rumei.
Zhao Guangzong and others were indignant and strongly demanded to continue moving forward and rush into Qingguang City for revenge.
However, Liu Rumei was a little undecided. Both sides had their own opinions and couldn't argue. To Liu Rumei's surprise, Chen Xiaobei sat there without saying a word today.
In desperation, Liu Rumei had to order a break, she needed to think carefully.
Waiting until no one was around, Liu Rumei asked, "Brother Xiaobei, why are you silent? You don't even want to help me make an idea."
Chen Xiaobei smiled calmly, "If you ask me to tell you, just move on. In front of so many people, wouldn't it make you lose face if I say so?"
After listening to Chen Xiaobei's words, Liu Rumei was stunned, "Now we have suffered too much loss in supplies and food, and we won't be able to survive for a few days."
Chen Xiaobei nodded, "I know this. We can't defeat the opponent head-on. Now they have turned a corner and begun to harass us. We live in the wild, so defense is naturally extremely difficult."
"So withdrawing our troops is an inevitable choice for us, but if we retreat, the other party will definitely follow us, and the losses will be even greater."
“So we must march to Qingguang City with great fanfare.
"It's only three hundred miles away from Qingguang City. The opponent can no longer set up a defense line outside the city and will only stand firm and wait for reinforcements."
"After we wait for their troops to shrink and retreat into Qingguang City, we can leave a small number of troops to continue to confuse them, and the large troops will take the opportunity to retreat."
"In addition, you can send the Lotus Cult Master and Shen Ziyan to Qingguang City to disturb him."
After hearing what Chen Xiaobei said, Liu Rumei's eyes lit up and she clapped her hands.
"Good idea, this is really a good idea."
"Brother Xiaobei, thank you. After hearing what you said, I feel at ease."
Liu Rumei summoned everyone again and explained the plan that Chen Xiaobei told him. Sure enough, this plan was unanimously agreed by all the soldiers.
Zhao Guangzong took the initiative to stand up and said, "Miss Liu, I am willing to continue to confuse the enemy in the human world. You can lead a large group of troops to retreat first."
Liu Rumei shook her head, "There is no reason for the general to withdraw first."
"Today our army will continue to advance. After setting up camp in the evening, you and your men will retreat first, leaving five thousand men and horses with me. I will continue to advance tomorrow and camp a hundred miles away from Qingguang City tomorrow night. Then we will quietly retreat. "
Zhao Guangzong still wanted to argue, but Liu Rumei waved her hand firmly, "Okay, just do as I say."
Then Liu Rumei looked at the Lotus Leader and Shen Ziyan next to them.
"I still need to trouble you two. You two will set off immediately to Qingguang City and harass them in the same way as before."
Upon hearing this, the Lotus Leader laughed, "It's easy to talk, easy to talk, isn't it just to kill people?"
Soon the army of Dacang State was organized,
When the news reached Qingguang City, Jopson was shocked.
He looked at Duobang and asked with a surprised expression, "Duobang, didn't you say that they would withdraw after burning their baggage? How can you return this?"
Duobang scratched his head and said, "Maybe we haven't burned enough. How about I burn another one tonight?"
Jopsonson waved his hand, "Okay, don't go any further."
"The same method cannot be used continuously. I think this is it. Quickly mobilize the soldiers and horses from the surrounding cities to come to serve the king. As long as we hold Qingguang City, when Qiao Jona's reinforcements arrive, we can defeat the enemy's army by cooperating inside and outside."
Duobang repeatedly advised, but Jopson refused. In desperation, Duobang had to obey.
Everything went as Chen Xiaobei expected. Today's march went smoothly without any obstacles.
After advancing nearly a hundred miles in one go, all the soldiers set up camp again that night.
The atmosphere at dinner was a bit sad. Chen Xiaobei and Liu Rumei sat alone in a tent, staring at each other. Neither of them had the appetite to eat.
Chen Xiaobei felt sorry for Liu Rumei. No matter what, she was still his woman. He wanted to stay but Liu Rumei vetoed it.
"Brother Xiaobei, you have to leave. You withdraw with the army, otherwise there will be no backbone in this army."
"But, Rumei, you are my wife, what's going on if I leave and you stay here?"
Liu Rumei forced a smile, "You, you are overthinking, I'm fine, I will lead the team to attack for a day, and I will withdraw in the evening."
Chen Xiaobei stood up, held Liu Rumei tightly in his arms, and kissed her gently. This was the best way for them to say goodbye.
