"Uh." Zhang Xuli turned around, looked at Zhang Shunxiao with a dull expression, and smiled awkwardly: "Haha, um, I just thought that we could fight side by side, drink and eat meat together, I didn't think much about it."
The city had been plundered by Xiu Jie, and the remaining two could not be saved. Zhang Shunxiao sighed helplessly, thought for a long time, and said: "Forget it, I will go to Sesha City with you."
Zhang Xuli was thinking about what he said wrongly. Hearing Zhang Shunxiao's words, he suddenly raised his head and his eyes lit up: "Hahaha, great, let's go to Sesha City. I'll invite you in the best tavern." You three days and three nights.”
It was considered a place to stay. Zhang Shunxiao forced a smile and said: "Okay, then I will fight back with Luo Feng."
"Walk."
Several people talked for a while, then walked onto the road from the field, passed through the city, and headed east.
December 224 of the Central Continent Calendar
Winter in the North is extremely cold. The scattered snowflakes dancing in the sky fall on the dry ground, slowly accumulating a thin layer of white velvet.
Shi Yao had just captured Taohan City, and he was feeling proud. He stood on the city wall with an arrogant expression on his face, looking at the mountains and rivers covered with white velvet in the distance, and laughed "haha".
"Wenqiu, how is it? How much has our territory expanded?"
Yan Wenqiu stood next to Shi Yao, wearing a thick gray robe, his face turned purple by the cold wind.
"The wind is too cold, Lord, we'd better go to the Lord's Mansion to discuss it further."
"Ha." Shi Yao glanced at Yan Wenqiu and said coldly, "I don't think you can figure it out."
Yan Wenqiu was indeed unfamiliar with the city he had just captured. The territory, population, and resources all had to be liquidated.
"Lord, the more cities you capture, the busier I will be."
"Hahaha, it's best if you don't have time to do it, then our territory can be extended to Qin Pei."
Speaking of Qin Pei, Yan Wenqiu's expression changed slightly: "We cut off the Zhang Canal two days ago, and Qin Pei may cause us trouble."
"What are you afraid of?" Shi Yao replied directly: "If Qin Pei dares to say one more thing, I will destroy him."
The Zhang Canal flows through Futan City and Taohan City. The weather has been cold recently and many small rivers have frozen. Domestic water mainly depends on the Zhang Canal.
The Zhang Canal was cut off, and the people in Futan City could not get water, so they began to riot. A few leaders led dozens of villagers to Taohan City to ask for an explanation, but were beaten back by the troops guarding the Zhang Canal.
Things got worse and worse. Cai Bo, the lord of Futan City, learned about the incident and immediately reported it to Qin Pei.
After Qin Pei read the report, he threw it aside angrily: "Even I dare to mess with this hateful thing." He immediately ordered Wei Yiqi to come over to discuss the matter.
Wei Yiqi received the order and immediately went to Qin Pei's office. After paying homage, he stood aside and asked, "Lord, what's the matter?"
Qin Pei stared at the report on the table and said, "It's not this. Cai Bo sent someone to deliver it, saying that Shi Yao had cut off the Zhang Canal, and the residents of Futan City had no water. The people were in chaos and were making trouble."
After hearing this, Wei Yiqi said: "In normal times, it would be okay, but now the Zhang Canal is very important, and Shi Yao must be allowed to open the Zhang Canal."
Qin Pei was furious and wanted to beat up Shi Yao, but now the troops were deployed in the south. It was time-consuming and laborious to mobilize the troops, which disrupted the original plan.
"Shi Yao damn it, you did this to me."
"Then just kill him." Wei Yiqi said coldly.
Qin Pei was just annoyed and hadn't thought about killing Shi Yao yet, and was shocked by Wei Yiqi's words.
"Really?" Qin Pei asked with some confusion.
"Of course." Wei Yiqi said with certainty: "The Zhang Canal has been sealed and the water source of Futan City has been cut off. We must send troops to seize it. In this case, the two armies will definitely start a war. And our troops are in the south. Since we have to move them to the northeast , then give up going south and fight directly to the northeast."
The goal of going south is Sesha City. Compared with the northeast, that area is flat, fertile and very wealthy. As long as Luofeng is defeated, there will be a steady stream of resources.
Now Shi Yao stabbed Luo Feng, but Luo Feng remained motionless. Qin Pei thought for a while and said: "There is no threat from the south anyway, so let's mobilize the entire army and kill Shi Yao."
"Okay, I'm going to mobilize resources right now." Wei Yiqi said goodbye to Qin Pei and went out.
Luo Feng was discussing military affairs in the council hall. There were more than 20 battalion commanders and officials above the official level standing on both sides.
Prime Minister Tuoba looked like he was awake, standing close to Jiang Yuxuan.
Qin Pei had just received intelligence yesterday that he had evacuated the army from Miaoka City. He had a happy night and drank for several hours. If he hadn't been drunk and fell asleep on the table, he would have drank until dawn.
"Lord, there is good news." Mr. Tuoba grinned sleepily and said with a smile: "Qin Pei's army in the north has withdrawn."
Qin Pei's army was stationed in the north, always threatening Sesha City. When everyone heard that Qin Pei's army had withdrawn, they all had expressions of disbelief, looking at each other and talking softly.
Luo Feng did not expect Qin Pei's army to withdraw so suddenly, but withdrawal is always a good thing, as the situation in the north can be eased.
"That's a good thing. You can breathe a sigh of relief and order the troops to withdraw."
After Luo Feng finished speaking, Jiang Yuxuan took a step forward and said to Luo Feng: "Lord, Qin Pei hastily withdraws his troops and must not be able to take into account the overall situation. If he allows Captain Murong to lead the attack, he will definitely win a great victory."
Jiang Yuxuan's words made Luo Feng startled. In the past, Jiang Yuxuan had always advised not to fight Qin Pei, but now he took the initiative.
"This will offend Qin Pei again. I'm afraid Qin Pei will hate us even more." Luo Feng said worriedly.
Jiang Yuxuan said confidently: "Now that the various forces in Zhongzhou have taken shape, we have no way out. We can only seize the opportunity, consume Qin Pei, and create another opportunity."
Murong Yi, who was on the opposite side, heard his blood boil and shouted: "As long as the lord gives the order, I am willing to lead the army to attack Qin Pei."
Recently, through Tuoba Xiangchang's governance, resources and military strength have increased a lot. Deploying troops to attack Qin Pei is not a problem. The key is how to resist Qin Pei's counterattack.
"Jiang Hongguan, if Qin Pei reorganizes his troops and the whole army goes south, can we resist it?" Luo Feng asked.
Jiang Yuxuan smiled contemptuously and said leisurely: "Lord, don't worry, as long as we beat Qin Pei hard this time and break through Miaoka City, Qin Pei will definitely not be able to fight us in the short term."
Jiang Yuxuan's words ignited the desire to fight in Luo Feng's heart, and he said excitedly: "Okay, Murong Yi, you go prepare the army."
"Yes." Murong Yi responded.
At this time, a soldier ran in and shouted: "Report, Lord, Zhang Xuli and others have entered the border and are on their way to the city."
Prime Minister Tuoba had long reported that Zhang Xuli had returned with Zhang Shunxiao. Now that he heard that he had entered the territory, Luo Feng happily said to Zhang Xinyi: "How is it? Xinyi, I asked Xuli to go and not let you down, right?" Your brother brought it back."
