Take off the iron kettle and the boiling water stops.
Wei Qing put down the book and said: "Inform the generals to discuss the troops."
"No!" The soldier clasped his fists and retreated.
As soon as he left, Nie Xing walked in. Wei Qing couldn't help but feel happy: "Hey, you have a good nose. You came at the right time. You're in for a treat."
"Ah?" Nie Xing didn't know what was going on and stepped forward.
Wei Qing carefully took out an exquisite wooden box and said like a treasure: "Do you know what this is? Last time I asked for it from His Majesty with a shameless face. It is the best tea that is difficult to drink in the world. This is it. I I even received a blank look from His Majesty.”
"Hey! That's really a treat, give it a try." Nie Xing smiled happily.
The two began to make tea and chat while drinking.
After a while, the generals of the Qin army entered one after another, and Nie Xing also stood first on the left.
"I've seen the general!" All the generals clasped their fists and saluted.
"Everyone is polite." Wei Qing stood up, stood directly above him, and said straight to the point: "Let's get down to business. According to reports from the military aircraft battalion, a large force of the ghost army has entered Sais City. Preliminary estimates are that the number is around 200,000. We still don’t know who the commander-in-chief of the other side is.”
After the military information was finished, the generals did not have too many surprises, or it could be said that this was what the Qin army expected.
Nie Xing clasped his fists and said: "General, under such circumstances, the ghost army may attack Northeast Pass soon after entering the city to rest."
"That's right." Wei Qing said: "Since the ghost army has mobilized a large number of troops, it will inevitably invade the country, and their purpose is probably also their so-called diplomacy. They want to use military force to support and force Our country bows its head and submits.”
"The ghost tribe is simply ridiculous!" General Youbiao lost his temper: "In the opinion of the general, it is better to take the initiative to open the switch to meet the enemy. Outside the pass, our cavalry can also play a better role, and we will definitely kill the ghost army. Do not stay!"
"This is so true!" Someone else came out and clasped his fists and said: "General, I'm asking for orders and willing to be the vanguard! If you can't defeat the ghost army by then, come and see me!"
"Okay, I understand the fighting spirit of the generals." Wei Qing raised his hand: "But in this first battle, we still have to see the strength of the ghost army, and we must not be arrogant."
As he spoke, he began to arrange tasks for each department.
In summary, it is to defend the battle first and defeat the ghost army. If the enemy flees, then use cavalry to cover it up.
Between Northeast Pass and Sais City, Wei Qing had already learned the terrain very well, and there was no way to hide the ambush.
This means that if the ghost army is defeated by the city, it will inevitably be chased by a crazy counterattack.
As a frontline general, Wei Qing had experienced many battles and was well versed in military strategy. He had his own battle plan and would never act on impulse and fail to use the advantages of city defense.
If the ghost army doesn't come, forget about it. If it comes to attack, just pin it to the ground and give it a good beating.
After deploying the defense plan one by one, Wei Qing looked around: "Do you understand everything?"
"Understood!" All the generals shouted in unison.
"Okay! Each department performs its own duties. Tomorrow, Zhao Chen's department will take over the defense of the city gate!" Wei Qing said.
"promise!"
The Qin army began to prepare for war.
A large number of arrows have been prepared, and stones and logs have been piled up in the city defense area.
The racks of trebuchets were also pushed to their designated positions.
Three days later.
In Seth City, 50,000 ghost army troops have been assembled and are waiting for the next order.
Lessen, with his arms stretched out and his head held high, was being put on armor by his attendants.
"General, do you want to take command personally?" the deputy general asked respectfully.
"Yes." Laisen said: "With fifty thousand warriors, I hope to break through the Northeast Pass in one battle. After I leave, you will be in charge of the military affairs of Seth City."
"Yes! General, please rest assured!" The deputy general lowered his body.
After the attendant finished it, Leson straightened his armor, then patted the deputy general on the shoulder and walked out of the hall.
When they arrived outside, there were many ghost troops, and some soldiers quickly brought their war horses. Laisen turned over, waved his hand and said: "Warriors, let's go!"
Fifty thousand troops, running forward.
They left Seth City in a mighty manner.
The distance between the two sides was not far, only sixty miles, but Laisen did not rush on the road, but took a rest in the middle, intending to recharge his batteries and defeat them in one battle.
Therefore, it was after noon the next day that the ghost army arrived outside the Northeast Pass.
The scale of the 50,000-strong army is still very large, enough to be considered overwhelming.
The ghost army formed several attack formations, and it was shocking to see them from the top of the city.
However, the Qin army officers and soldiers guarding the city wall did not have any fear in their eyes. Instead, they all burst out with anger and stared fiercely outside the pass.
Laisen seemed to be very satisfied with the appearance of his own army. He was riding a war horse and was located directly in front of the team. He raised his head and looked at the Northeast Pass: "I visited this Northeast Pass many years ago. I had a different impression."
"Indeed, it seems that after Emperor Qin wiped out the Huan Kingdom, he repaired it and strengthened its military defense." Iles explained beside him.
"Ha!" Laisen sneered: "That's useless, it can't stop the charge of our warriors!"
"This is natural." Iles said flatteringly: "But general, before attacking the city, why not go and persuade them to surrender first. The Qin State will definitely be frightened when they see such a large army like mine, and it will also damage their morale."
"That's fine, you can go ahead. If you can get them to surrender and ask for peace, it will be a great achievement for you." Laisen nodded.
"Yes!" Iles respectfully accepted the order, then slightly smashed the horse's belly, left the military formation, and headed to the northeast pass.
In his opinion, this is a good opportunity to show off his power and vent his anger during the previous negotiations.
So he raised his head slightly, reached a stone's throw from the city, and shouted loudly: "General Wei Qing! Do you still remember what I said! You will regret it!"
"Today my army is pressing down on the border. It's still too late to sue for peace. If you can open the city gate."
"Fire the arrow." Wei Qing said lightly. Standing in the center of the city, Li didn't even bother to pay attention to him.
The crossbowman beside him immediately set up his bow and stretched it to full capacity.
The sharp arrow shot out with great force. Due to the distance, it lost some accuracy, but it still nailed Iles's shoulder hard.
The latter screamed, lost his balance, and fell off his horse.
Then all the dead souls emerged, and without caring about anything else, they rolled and crawled out of here.
"Help! General Lathan, help me——"
Iles shouted. He did not expect that the Qin army's arrows could reach such a distance.
After he ran back to the formation in a state of pee, he was covered in cold sweat, covering his arms and howling in pain: "General Laisen, I've been hit by an arrow, I've been hit by an arrow."
"Trash!" Laisen glared at him and let him roll down.
What followed was a fit of rage.
Is the Qin army so ignorant of praise?
"Warriors! Break through the Northeast Pass!"
With a gloomy look on his face, Laisen took out the scimitar from his waist and pointed forward.
"Woo——"
The bugle sound of the ghost army's attack sounded.
"Come on -"
Countless ghost armies launched a charge, surging forward crazily, with pieces of snow flying outside the pass. (End of chapter)
