Chapter 381 Surprise Attack

The next day. Lushan Assembly Hall.

Lu Yuan gathered everyone and said happily: "There is news from Changning that Shi Mei has escaped safely. Our people have passed on the information he has."

The crowd let out a low cheer.

"But there is some bad news," Lu Yuan looked at everyone and said solemnly, "The artifact of Dayu was indeed taken away by two thieves."

The generals all showed incredulous expressions.

"What is that artifact?" Guili asked curiously.

"I have only heard Master Uncle Li say that there is such a thing. As for what it is, he doesn't know exactly what it is. But since it is a national artifact, it must be an extremely rare and powerful treasure."

Liu Qianqian said: "Then why don't the Emperor and others just use the divine weapon?"

"It's probably because they don't know how to use it, or they can't use it because they're not skilled enough."

Zhou Wanzhi asked again: "The artifact was sealed by ancient magic circles and talismans. How could it be taken away by thieves so easily?"

Lu Yuan said: "I used to suspect that there was a bigger black hand behind the two thieves. Now that I think about it, it seems that my guess was right."

Liu Qianqian said: "Brother Lu, you mean that the two thieves took the artifact by force with the help of others?"

"It should be," Lu Yuan nodded. An invisible boulder slowly pressed down in his heart. .z.br>

He sat down slowly and frowned slightly: "And this power is beyond our imagination, it is extremely powerful."

"Master, are you talking about the second dimension?"

"Yes. There are very few people who can master this kind of magical power. But it stands to reason that such a powerful person could appear directly and bulldoze us, but they didn't, so I guess they are probably unable to get away at the moment and are still there. Waiting for some kind of opportunity."

No one can guess who is behind this, and they only feel that the road ahead will be even more dangerous.

Lu Yuan then said with relief: "We will talk about the future later. We are still relatively safe in Lushan. Everyone must be vigilant at all times to deal with any emergencies that may arise."

"yes!"

The generals were in high spirits and their shouts were loud.

"Very good!" Lu Yuan said loudly, "This momentum is what we need! Then, next, we have an important thing to do - attack Changning!"

After hearing this, everyone became quiet again.

General Ying whispered: "Alliance leader, although Shi Xue'an is leading a large force to the southeast, according to the information from Mr. Du, there are still about 100,000 troops stationed in Changning. We now have a total of nearly 80,000 soldiers. If we go there rashly if……"

Lu Yuan smiled and said, "I have my own sense of responsibility for this. King Guili, you lead 20,000 soldiers from Xixiekou of Lushan Mountain and go to Changning via Jinglie Peak."

"yes!"

"Zhou Wanzhi and Liu Qianqian, you two are the chief and deputy generals, leading 10,000 troops to march from Feipu Stream and take a small road to advance."

"As you command!"

"other people……"

Lu Yuan ordered all the troops in an orderly manner, preparing to march to Changning in three days.

Seven days later. Changning.

The Changning defenders first discovered a 10,000-horse siege team at the west gate.

The thieves laughed loudly and opened the city gate to surround this inconspicuous team.

Just as they were about to engage in battle, another army of about 20,000 people suddenly emerged from the already drawn formation and surprised the rebels who came out of the city to fight.

The thieves were caught off guard and were stunned. They immediately retreated and defended, and no longer easily left the city.

Cheng Ze, the thief general guarding the west gate, can be considered an experienced veteran. The moment just now was indeed caused by underestimating the enemy. Therefore, he mustered up all his energy and guarded the city gate, not daring to move easily.

At the same time, the battle at the south gate of Changning also began.

Lu Yuan led 30,000 elite troops to attack the south gate.

The person responsible for defending the south gate was Wang Guan, who wanted to recruit Du Shimei to surrender.

What the defenders didn't expect was that they felt weak and dizzy during the battle. There was no resistance for long before the south gate was breached.

Lu Yuan smiled in his heart and said: Shimei, good job!

It turned out that Du Shimei poured the chronic poison given to him by Lu Yuan into the well water that the Nanmen defenders drank every day. Lu Yuan calculated the date when the drug would take effect and sent out troops, easily defeating the defenders.