Ke County.

The wind was so strong that the banner with the word "Chu" on the city gate tower rustled. The sand and dust brought by the wind also blew the soldiers on the city wall so hard that they couldn't open their eyes.

Five fast horses galloped from the east and arrived at the city. After communicating with the defenders, they quickly entered the city.

General Military Office.

Inside the hall.

Wang Zhongbi and Qian Neng were sitting on the north side across the coffee table. There was a ceramic teapot and two teacups on the coffee table.

Qian Neng picked up the teapot and poured himself a glass of water, and drank several gulps. After putting it down, he asked: "Master Wang, the decisive battle is finally here."

His expression was very complicated, ranging from nervousness to excitement.

As a civil servant, this was the first time he saw such a big scene. His opponent was Wu Nian, the Liaodong Tiger.

Although they have lost consecutive battles, they have already managed Ke County, and success or failure depends on this.

"Don't be nervous. Wu Nian can't do anything to me." Wang Zhongbi raised his head and glanced at Qian Neng, saying with a smile.

A civil servant is a civil servant and has never seen the scene.

There are two elite ten thousand soldiers in the city, plus some defeated soldiers gathered back after being defeated by Feng Chong. There are city walls, sufficient food and grass, and it is as stable as Mount Tai.

"Da da da!!!" Suddenly, a soldier came in from outside. He bent down and clasped his fists to report: "General, Lord Governor, Wu Nian's army bypassed the city and headed south."

"Um?!"

Wang Zhongbi and Qian Neng both stood up in surprise.

"What's going on? Why did Wu Nian go south? Did he want to capture Ling County first? Impossible. Even if I don't know how to fight, I also know that I will be attacked from both sides. If he attacks Ling County, he will suffer heavy losses.

General, you lead the garrison of Ke County and attack him. He is just a dumpling."

Qian Neng had a look of embarrassment on his face, pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back. He really couldn't figure it out and looked up at Wang Zhongbi in confusion.

"I don't know either. From a military point of view, Wu Nian should not attack Ling County first. Unless he has more troops. For example, 50,000 elite soldiers. He can divide the troops into 10,000 to monitor our county. Then he will lead four

Ten thousand elite troops are to attack Ling County."

"But he only has three Wanhu now. One of them is a cavalryman. What is he doing?"

Wang Zhongbi blinked, unable to figure out Wu Nian's intention. The two of them just looked at each other, unable to guess.

This fight was straightforward and there was nothing to worry about. Now Wu Nian's abnormal and strange behavior gave both of them a bad premonition.

"Let's wait and see what happens. Stay the same to cope with all changes. Sir Qian, you can do whatever you want. I'll reward and subsidize the soldiers." Wang Zhongbi shook his head and said in a deep voice.

"Okay." Qian Neng nodded and watched Wang Zhongbi leave.

"Wu Nian. What are you doing?" Qian Neng lowered his head and sat back on the Taishi chair, with doubts in his eyes.

.............

Under the surveillance of Wang Zhongbi of Ke County, Wu Nian led a large army and brought enough baggage, food and grass. The team was very bloated, and they arrived at a flat land between Ling County and Ke County and stopped beside a small river.

Under the banner of "Wu", Wu Nian got off his horse and looked around at the terrain. He said to the soldiers beside him: "Send the order. Let Feng Chong's light cavalry disperse as a warning."

"Let Liu Wu and Zhang Jin's infantry set up camp with deep ditches and high fortifications, complete the defenses, and build the camp wider."

"yes."

The soldiers wrote them down one by one, clasped their fists in response, reined in their horses, and rode off.

Three captains of ten thousand households followed suit. Soon after, Wu Nian's large tent of the Chinese army was secured first.

Wu Nian took off his battle coat, sat shirtless on the handsome seat, and drank a cold drink.

Feng Chong, Zhang Jin, and Liu Wu walked in from outside and were about to bend down and clasp their fists to salute. Wu Nian waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite, just sit down."

The three of them were also straightforward and came to their seats and sat down.

Although Feng Chong was a general, seniority was also valued in the army. Zhang Jin was ranked first, Liu Wu was second, and he was third. He was very angry, but there was nothing he could do.

"We have to do a good job on the surface. Outside the main camp, we set up checkpoints, arrange soldiers to guard, arrest Wang Zhongbi's detective horses, and isolate the news from Ling County and Ke County."

"Three days. Three days later. Feng Chong, your light cavalry will take the arrow message and go to Ke County to shoot the arrow message. This will further shake Wang Zhongbi's military morale."

Wu Nian turned his head, looked at Feng Chong, and said in a deep voice.

"Yes." The three of them raised their hands together and said with fists.

The plan was just that, but there were still some details in its operation. Wu Nian discussed with Feng Chong, Liu Wu, and Zhang Jin and made up for some gaps.

Then, the three of them said goodbye and left. Wu Nian just lay there between Ling County and Ke County, arrogant and annoying, but Wang Zhongbi couldn't do anything to him.

Only one day has passed, and people in the county town are already in shock.

Wang Zhongbi boosted morale, provided sufficient food, fuel and water to the soldiers, and also distributed silver to the soldiers. This meant that they were able to sharpen their weapons in battle.

If there is any disturbance, he will be knocked back to his original shape.

In the military building in the south of the city. Soldiers who have received the task of standing guard and patrolling will perform tasks at the top of the city and in the city. Soldiers who have not received the task will stay in the military building.

With a war imminent, the officers did not dare to train their soldiers, wasting their energy in vain.

The soldiers had nothing to do.

It was a hot day, so some of the soldiers stayed indoors, while more were outside in the shade to avoid the sun.

Veteran Zhang Cheng and several brothers were hiding in the shade between the houses to enjoy the coolness. Zhang Cheng said: "Brothers, I just heard something not good."

"What's going on?" Several idle soldiers were immediately attracted by Zhang Cheng's words. They all raised their heads, and one of them asked.

"I heard that Wu Nian wanted to starve us to death. He blocked us between Ke County and Ling County. Now the two counties cannot communicate. Our military rations are only enough for four months."

"Over time, we will starve to death."

Zhang Cheng sighed and said.

"Old Zhang, where did you hear that? You are overthinking it. Four months, four whole months. Isn't it possible that the imperial court still can't react? Squeeze in and pull up 50,000 people from the Beijing camp.

The soldiers came out of Shanhaiguan. In addition to the 20,000 soldiers and horses from Ling County, we have 20,000 soldiers and horses from Ke County. With a hundred thousand troops, are we still afraid of Wu Nian's blockade?"

One of the soldiers disagreed and said with a smile.

"What if we can't break through? Many of the soldiers in the Beijing camp are the sons of powerful people. They live on empty pay and drink the blood of soldiers. How much fighting power do they have? Even if General Xiong Wuwo is appointed again. He will lead such an army.

Can't beat Wu Nian."

"If we can't defeat Wu Nian, we won't be able to transport food. We will still starve to death." Zhang Cheng sneered and said.

"this!!!!"

Only then did several soldiers change their colors, showing signs of fear.

Do you really want to starve to death?

This is not the only rumor in the military.

There are also rumors that Wu Nian wanted to concentrate his forces first and conquered Ling County. Ling County was weak and a soft persimmon. After Wu Nian conquered Ling County, he isolated Ke County.

Anyway, rumors are spreading and people's hearts are floating.
Chapter completed!