Libei.
Li army camp.
Xi Xiongtu sat on the main seat, with all the generals standing in awe in front of him, and his staff sitting on both sides. The whole hall was filled with an aura of approaching storm.
"Commander!"
"As you expected, Yan's army did not manage to cross the river, and the main force has followed us."
"According to reports from spies, the army in Liyang City has left the city and should be coming towards us."
After hearing a report from a general, Xi Xiongtu stroked his beard and showed a calm smile: "According to the information I have received, Yan Jun's army has enough food and grass to last for up to nine days."
"Now that we have cut off their connection with Liyang City, there is no need to confront them head-on. We only need to hold them back for ten days to defeat the hundreds of thousands of troops under Yunxi's command!"
"But Marshal... the food and grass in our army are... not enough to last half a month!"
"Hahaha!"
Xi Xiongtu laughed loudly and said: "Someone will bring us food tomorrow. Besides, there may not be enemies in Liyang City."
"What does the commander mean by this?"
"Okay, it's useless to talk any more!" Xi Xiongtu stood up directly from the commander's chair, looked around and said: "Come here, our army has taken the initiative now, pass my commander's order, set up ambushes along the line, secure the terrain, layer by layer Layers of obstacles."
"There is no need to fight to the death with Da Yan. As long as we stay step by step, fight and retreat, our army will be invincible!"
"promise!"
Although the generals didn't understand what kind of medicine Xi Xiongtu was selling in his gourd, now, Xi Shuai's prestige in the army had reached its peak, and after successive battles, the generals still believed in his orders.
"Commander!"
Watching the figures walking out of the tent one after another, a middle-aged man slowly came out and took out a secret letter from his sleeve.
"The latest news from General Gu Yun!"
"Um!"
Xi Xiongtu took the letter and read it quickly, then laughed loudly: "Okay, okay... Gu Yun actually raised an army of 50,000 people behind enemy lines. God will not destroy me!"
"If we win this battle, Shen Yu should take the lead!"
"The only person who can save the building from falling is Shen Yu'er!"
"Da Yanhe deserves to be defeated!"
…
"Wenyuan!"
"How are things going in Liyang City?"
"Back to my lord!" Zhang Liao slightly cupped his hands and said solemnly: "General Guan and General Huang have arrived in Lidong by boat. Duke Zhenguo has sent troops to meet them. They should be able to arrive at Xuanjian Pass tomorrow!"
"good!"
Ning Fan nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Next, the highlight should be in Dali."
"Lord, what should we do?"
"us?"
Ning Fan raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said playfully: "The two countries Li and Yan are at war. What does it have to do with me, Dayu?"
"Report——"
"General, Liyang City has come to report that a cavalry team has defeated Liyang City!"
"What!"
Ning Fan looked furious and shouted: "Who dares to sneak attack on my camp?"
"Send my order and return to the army immediately. We will definitely recapture Liyang City!"
"promise!"
As a result, the army of more than 100,000 troops turned back before it was successful, and headed towards Liyang City at high speed.
Ning Fan secretly calculated the profits from this wave, not to mention that the more than 100,000 troops under his command were now at his disposal. Not only did they end the crisis in Da Li, 'steal' Da Yan's food and grass, but they also gained the Empress's trust. Naturally, there is no need for them to participate in what happens next.
After returning to Liyang City, the city had been looted. Both the granaries and the treasury had been completely moved, not even a grain of rice was left.
"Wenyuan!"
"exist!"
"You lead your army and go north immediately. Now there are 300,000 troops guarding the border between Dayan and me. You lead your army to attack their camp late at night!"
"promise!"
Zhang Liao's eyes were full of brilliance, and he used Da Yan's soldiers and horses to sneak attack Da Yan's military camp?
He has never done this kind of thing before.
It’s exciting just thinking about it!
"Lord, then you..."
"I'm going back to Xueyue City to discuss important matters with the Empress!"
"yes!"
"Yu Huatian, Ning Yan, follow me back to Beijing."
…
The mess in the northern border was left behind. Ning Fan stole millions of stones of food and grass in Liyang City and walked away. Gu Yun was wandering around the cities in northern Li, recruiting troops and horses, and his power continued to grow!
Da Yan's main force chased Da Li and fought fiercely, but found that Da Li didn't seem to have any intention of a decisive battle. He just kept shrinking the defense line and making progress step by step.
"Something's wrong!"
"It stands to reason that Chen Ding should have led his army to block the Li army's retreat at this time."
"But now, three days have passed, why has Dali still not stopped?"
Yun Xi keenly noticed something unusual, and there was a hint of worry in his eyes. He looked at the staff beside him: "Everyone, if my prediction is correct, something may have happened in Liyang City!"
"What do you mean, Marshal?"
"Now, we are led by Da Li. In three days, we have been pursuing for more than seventy miles. The gains are negligible, but the army's food and grass can last for six days at most."
"I am determined to send an army of 100,000 troops to march northwest and send an order to all cities in northern Li to send troops to surround the main force of Li."
"Take the 300,000 troops outside Xuanjian Pass and go south to encircle Dali."
"this……"
All the staff looked at each other, and some even couldn't keep up with Yun Xi's thinking. Now that the ratio of troops between Da Yan and Da Li has almost reached three to one, they still want to continue to mobilize their troops south?
Even if the imperial court is wealthy, it cannot afford such trouble!
"Commander, the Northern Army is currently stationed outside Xuanjian Pass. Be on guard against Dayu. If we head south rashly, what should we do if something happens at Xuanjian Pass?"
"It doesn't matter!"
Yun Xi's eyes flashed with sharpness, and he said in a deep voice: "The top priority is to annihilate all of Dali's main force. Even if it costs some money, it should be done."
"Whether it's the lost city or territory, we can get it back when we conquer Dali."
"yes……"
"Send the order, continue to pursue Dali, use the cavalry to clear the way, and break through their defense line at all costs. I will force them to fight to the death!"
"promise!"
…
Three days later.
Xueyue City.
Several figures of Ning Fan appeared on the street without attracting too many people's attention. After returning to the rented house and bathing and changing clothes, Lin Zhengxiang came to see them.
"grown ups!"
"Have you ever investigated Zheng Tu's line behind it?"
"Um!"
A bitter smile appeared on Lin Zhengxiang's face, and he said in a deep voice: "According to our secret investigation, Jingzhao Prefecture Yin was bribed by Da Yan as early as the year before last, and his superior was the Minister of Rites, Shi Chong!"
"Tsk!"
Ning Fan's face showed a hint of amusement, and he said with a smile: "Prepare some evidence, I will prepare a big gift for the empress."
"yes!"
After Lin Zhengxiang left, Xue Yueshan walked in with tea, bowed slightly, and placed the tea in front of Ning Fan.
"It's getting late, do you want to rest?"
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