"Chai disapproves!"
The atmosphere in the temporary office pavilion of Shou'an City was slightly tense.
There is no joy after a great victory here, but more of the nervousness and busyness under the storm of war.
It was already the second day after the war, and the three principals of Shou'an City were sitting in the hall. They were originally discussing the next step, but they didn't want a secret letter to break the tacit understanding between the three of them.
General Chai angrily pointed at the little falcons lying by the window, preening each other's feathers: "Just because that falcon has a gap in its wing, you have to change your tactics? It's hard for Chai to support such a decision!"
"Chirp! Chirp!" As if he understood General Chai's words, before the listless Velvet could react, Rouge started to flutter.
Sheng Yuan glanced at it and saw that this guy had no intention of attacking General Chai, so he turned his gaze and persuaded: "General, we guarded the city gate together before, and we trusted each other with our lives. It is not an exaggeration to say that we share life and death! Although the time we have worked together is limited, with the general’s clear vision, I should know that I am not someone who waits for orders to be changed day by day and hesitates... This change of tactics is also a last resort."
After saying that, Shengyuan handed over the copied secret letter: "General, at this moment, the people in the city are still cheering and celebrating the victory of defending the city. However, we all know that if there are no changes, Shou'an City can be defended for a while, but it may not be possible. If we can hold on for a lifetime, if we let the Ajong army stationed in Shouping City rest at this moment, and when they recover, they will have to raid and defend the city, by then, how many times can this city withstand the opponent's attacks?"
"If the imperial army is overwhelming on the grassland, there will definitely be a chance to turn around and relieve our difficulties!"
General Chai's words made An Yu, who was accompanying Xiao Falcon in front of the window, laugh.
Facing the angry gaze directed at him by General Chai, Anyu shrugged: "What the general said is like a drowning man letting go of the driftwood and instead waving to the figure a thousand meters away. It's really true." How funny!
You also said before that only when the imperial army advances step by step on the front line and the situation is under control, will they have a chance to regain the eight border cities.
But the situation on the battlefield is changing. Who can guarantee that the imperial army will win the battle quickly? General, you are an expert in military affairs, so you should know this better. "
When he said this, he looked at Commander Cen who had been stroking his fingers and saying nothing: "Commander, as far as I know, a few days ago, the Internal Guard sent people to leave Shou'an City and went to the grassland battlefield with a letter of help... I don't know. Is there any reply?"
Hearing this, Commander Cen raised his eyelids and hummed, "The Kaituge tribe sent people to lock the path leading to the grassland from the border. They lurked in the valleys and attacked the Central Plains people when they saw them. If it weren't for the few men under my command, Wei is quite clever, I'm afraid he'll have to tell me where he is... General Chai."
His eyes turned to General Chai: "The inner guards also increased their manpower in an attempt to break out, but as you know, the successors of the Kaituge tribe were killed in the hands of bandits in Luodu Mountain some time ago. Their Khan was crazy. They seem to be coming to retaliate, and if Ha Yizhen, the leader of the grassland community, doesn’t appease them, I’m afraid the other party will come to attack Shou’an City.”
"I wonder if the general knows how many arrows, firearms, and weapons are in the warehouse right now?"
Anyu's question made General Chai's face turn red.
Now that the government office's workshops, craftsmen's offices, and warehouses are all open to him, he naturally knows how much strategic inventory there is.
"Even if we confiscate the sharp weapons of the wealthy families guarding An City, we still have to consider the issue of combat strength. Even if we win a great victory in defending the city, nearly half of the soldiers sent out will be injured, and among these wounded, even if they recover, only Nearly 20% of those who can leave the military camp!" Sheng Yuan sighed, "General, although this is related to the near-term strategy, we have to admit that the number of troops stationed here is really limited."
General Chai's ears turned red when he heard this sentence about "limited troops."
He knew that Sheng Yuan was putting it lightly. After all, as the garrison general guarding An City, his first task was to cultivate the combat effectiveness of his subordinates.
"General, we defend the city and we have to live up to the imperial court and the people. But if there is a chance, we can successfully get out of trouble, who really wants to die together?" Commander Cen glanced at Sheng Yuan and saw her holding the little falcon on her arm. After stroking lightly, with no intention of talking at all, he slowly withdrew his gaze and continued to persuade General Chai to give it a try.
Obviously, their exhortations had an effect. After General Chai pondered for a while, he finally relaxed: "Master Sheng, even if Chai cooperates, how can you guarantee that the information is correct?"
He pressed his finger on the secret letter hand-copied by Sheng Yuan and asked: "This letter has no signature and no source. It all depends on the fact that it was thrown by a small falcon... It is really difficult to convince Chai. If this is the work of the enemy, Where’s the plan?”
"impossible!"
Anyu's interruption made General Chai look at him thoughtfully: "The young Marquis is a little excited."
"Marquis Ancheng!" Seeing that Anyu was about to announce the name of the messenger, Sheng Yuan suddenly reminded him, "General Chai should be concerned. I also ask General Ancheng Marquis Rong to finish speaking and don't interrupt him."
"Is this... this lord?" Anyu realized and immediately lowered his head.
Sheng Yuan no longer allowed him to talk anymore, and looked at General Chai himself and said: "The general's concerns are all valid, but this letter is just a suggestion that we attract the A Rong commander who is guarding Ping City to attack the city... Regardless of the purpose of this letter Why, we don’t say whether it was the other party’s plan, we only talk about the actual situation. If we close the city and don’t come out, the other party may never come to attack the city?”
"It's just a matter of making more preparations. If the person who sent this secret letter is a friend rather than an enemy, we may not be able to take the opportunity to drive Ajong back to the grassland. By then, the imperial army will be able to mobilize its forces to kill Ajong together."
General Chai said nothing, just squinting his eyes and staring at Commander Cen who had been helping Sheng Yuan to persuade him.
Commander Cen did not dodge, but looked back calmly.
Seeing the corner of his mouth slightly raised, General Chai suddenly said okay.
His sudden change made the three little falcons, not to mention the other three present, also look up.
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"Why did the general accompany Lord Sheng to do such a childish act?" The deputy general couldn't help but ask after receiving a secret order to lead a small team to climb over the wall and leave the capital.
General Liang stroked his beard and hummed: "Commander Cen is from the internal defense. He has always been meticulous in his actions. As far as I know, he has great ideas and is not someone who goes along easily.
He, Anchenghou and Shengfu Yin all came from Kyoto, and he must be more familiar with the latter... Although I don't know who sent the letter, but judging from Anchenghou's reaction... I think he must be trusted. "
"You mean... Commander Cen should know?" The deputy general was a little unhappy. "The general is the main force defending the city. It was agreed that the three parties will jointly defend the city. Why are they hiding something from the general only when they both know it?"
"Confused!" Upon hearing this, General Chai's originally gentle face suddenly became stern, and he reprimanded him in a low voice, "How can you say provocative words when we are working together?"
"Subordinate..." The deputy general did not expect General Chai's reaction to be so violent, and he couldn't help but feel confused.
Seeing that he seemed to be carelessly remarking, General Chai softened his tone and said: "Where Commander Cen is, he should have guessed it himself... You should not say anything detrimental to cooperation in the future."
Seeing that he was not going to care about it, the deputy general breathed a sigh of relief and responded calmly, not daring to say anything more.
General Chai looked out the window steadily for a long time, and then suddenly said casually: "Well, let's see if such an unexpected move can determine the outcome in one battle!"
