Zhang Yue heard that the Qin army had no more than 10,000 soldiers, so he had the idea of ​​taking advantage of the Qin people's opportunity to attack the front army positions and cover up the rear. He asked Si Mang to make a plan. Si Mang thought it was feasible, but he had to find out the specific details. The plan was decided. Lord Xinling knew that neither he nor his disciples knew how to command the battle, so he did not dare to let Si Mang leave. Mr. Jin volunteered and was willing to go to the outpost of the formation to explore in person. Knowing that Mr. Jin among the disciples was also well-versed in geography and good at setting up formations. After being informed, Si Mang had no choice but to nod. After giving Mr. Jin many details, he left the Wei Mansion and returned to the camp. Mr. Jin did not dare to neglect, and after making an agreement with Zhang Jue and others, he invited several gentlemen to go with him.

Zhang Yue felt a little uneasy for no reason, always feeling that something was going to happen. As the guests hurriedly finished their meal, the sound of drums gradually came from far away: the Qin people came out twice, and each battalion prepared for battle.

The drums on Huayang City rang again, deafening. A group of people hurried to the city to personally camp Si Mang. The fake left captain Zan Hua Si Sheng also rushed to the city, and the person coming from the right camp was the fake right captain Liang Wei Gongzi. Seeing Mr. Liang Wei enter the city, Lord Xinling asked him to go and see Mr. Liang first. Mr. Liang Wei said in farewell: "My husband, a general, forgets himself before the battle, so he takes care of his father!" Lord Xinling no longer persisted.

After three rounds of drumming, all armies entered their starting positions and prepared for battle. Dust was flying in the distance. I thought the Qin people were also marching to the battlefield, but I didn't know how it was progressing now. The anxiety before the war once again filled everyone's hearts.

In the anxious silence, the guard's order suddenly came: "Don't move forward, otherwise you will be killed!" It was extremely loud. Zhang Nou's heart "thumped", bad, Uncle Tang may have come to transport food! He hurriedly He shouted: "Stay! Stay!" and then hurriedly said to Lord Xinling: "In the morning, I asked Uncle Tang to transport grain and fodder to the front army, but unexpectedly..."

Lord Xinling understood immediately, and without waiting for Zhang Ye to finish speaking, he said, "Sir, you can keep your integrity and go on your own!" The retainer in charge of keeping the festival talisman took out a piece of bamboo and handed it to Zhang Ye. Zhang Ye hurried down to the city and went straight to the city. Ximen ran, shouting as he ran: "General's order, general's order! The motorcade enters the city!" The voice could be heard far away in the silence. When he ran to the west gate, Uncle Tang and his entourage also arrived. Zhang Noi could not let them go. When we got back, we didn't dare to let them carry grain now, so we had to lead them to a corner of the square, set up the carriage, and find a shelter for them to rest. Then we took Uncle Tang to the city.

During the process of setting up the convoy, there were thunderous drums and shouts in front, wondering if it was a handover. Lord Xinling heard Zhang Ye report that Uncle Tang was coming, and immediately expressed his kindness and comfort. Zhang Ye then led Uncle Tang down to the city. , said: "It may be difficult to transport food during the day, Uncle Tang can do it himself."

Tang Shu said: "Since we can't transport food, we can go to the countryside to visit Mr. Lu."

Zhang Noi thought for a while and felt that there was a way, so he said: "I will go to the general to ask for orders!" When he came back, he held a festival in his hand and said: "The general agreed, Uncle Tang can go to the countryside with the festival, and all the camps There are no obstacles.”

Uncle Tang accepted the offer and resigned. He returned to the square, called a coachman, and headed straight out of the south gate.

Military envoys came and went between the camps outside the city, scouts ran around, and military information was passed on like a stream, but all centered on Jin Bi. Jin Bi also sent countless envoys to Lord Xinling to convey the enemy's information and our feelings. Naturally, all these military envoys They were all received by a few retainers, and they did not bother Mr. Xinling with anything, and briefly introduced some important things to him - mainly reporting to Si Mang and others. Jin Bi did not make any big moves, which shows that everything is still under control. among.

After the nervousness of the first day, everyone seemed to have calmed down a lot. Along with it, they felt the body's soreness and fatigue. From time to time, some diners quietly left, looking for a place to sit, walk, and some even went back to their rooms to rest.

:The city is not big anyway. If the situation changes, we can arrive there in a short time.

Zhong Yue stood all day yesterday and felt unwell when he woke up today. However, he did not dare to take a rest. He followed Mr. Xinling around for a little exercise for consultation. Mr. Guo and several others stood all day during the day yesterday, and even went out at night.

The camp sentry scout could no longer hold on and did not follow him to the city. Zhang Noi got up in the morning and left the city. He was also very tired. He whispered to Si Mang: "We are standing in the sun, and we are exhausted. I think the front army is also tired."

Well, what can I do?"

Si Mang said: "The former army did not stand before the battle. They all sat down and rested, but they raised their ears when they heard the order."

Although the voice was small, Lord Xinling heard it and said: "You and sir, you should also sit down and lie down, but you can get up when you hear the order."

Si Mang said: "The attributes of food and drink must also be carefully considered before they can be used for military strength."

Mr. Zhongyue understood and said: "The war is about to begin. You, gentlemen, must take care of yourself and your body for the sake of the king. Taking priority can save your life. Only ten people are prepared in the city for consultation, and the rest will return home. They will take turns according to the time, as if there is an official.

Order the kitchen to prepare food and go to the city on time." He sent away most of the guests who were crowded behind Lord Xinling, leaving only five people, and let them rest on the city wall. Only then did they realize that sitting on the city wall

Not only were they lying down, but also the soldiers on duty. Because they had been upstairs, they didn't notice it yesterday.

There were fewer people upstairs, and Lord Xinling also had time to observe the tower. The view of the tower was very wide, and the top floor was used for observation, with only the parapet, which was transparent from all sides. Two soldiers were originally arranged to watch upstairs, but because Lord Xinling

Because of this, Si Mang temporarily removed the lookout post in the East City Tower. Since he was there anyway, he just had to look out in person. Lord Xinling walked around the tower with great interest and found that the entire Huayang City could be seen in full view.

The two barracks and Huayang Lieutenant's Mansion are no exception: if Huayang Lieutenant is playing in the courtyard with his family, he probably cannot avoid the eyes of these soldiers who are looking at him. In fact, he looks at the back house very interestingly, at least most of it.

The back house is under direct observation. If you go around the city and observe, you will be able to observe everywhere. The back house is very quiet now, no one comes in or out...

The sound of drums in the distance was still not heard, but Lord Xinling turned a deaf ear now, and only looked at the scenery around him: Although the left and right camps were partially blocked by the towers to the north and south, the figures of the soldiers could still be seen.

They may also be resting where they are.

The Chen's carriage house where the rear army's right wing is located is just under the city. From the city's perspective, the carriage house is not big. There are courtyards on the left and right for receiving guests and raising cattle and horses. In the courtyard, more than a dozen people are resting in various directions. The flag in front of the door is

Although the drum cart is tall, it is thrown aside casually, showing an extremely aggrieved attitude.

The Right Pianbi usually manages the civilian army, and the civilian army is usually built according to the villages and families. The so-called captains, battalion commanders, and uncles who are served by military soldiers are just senior heralds and have no contact with the civilian army.

When something happens, go to the elders in the village and let them handle it. You don't have to worry about it yourself, so you develop the habit of not doing anything. Lord Xinling's rear army was temporarily assembled from the elite of the entire army.

He didn't recognize everything, so he just ordered each school and department to send people in front of the tent - now it was Chen's car dealer who was in charge, the same people who were scattered in the courtyard.

Mr. Xinling seemed to have just discovered the right side of Chen's car shop. He suddenly remembered something, but he held it back.

The sound of drums continued until noon, and there were intermittent shouts. No one in the city could guess what happened on the front line during this half day. Lord Xinling looked at Si Mang and others several times, hoping that he could explain something.

Second, Si Mang shook his head slightly, indicating that he didn't know. Just when everyone was anxious and drowsy, bursts of bells suddenly sounded without warning, which was very discordant among the drums.

Everyone present suddenly woke up and looked at each other, wondering what happened? Si Mang said: "The Qin people have retreated!"

Lord Xinling said: "Why?"

Si Mang said: "The doctor must have military reports!"

Sure enough, not long after, a cavalry envoy came to report that the Qin people had been in formation for half a day. Seeing that I was invulnerable, they raised gold and retreated their troops. The front army was waiting in strict formation to watch the enemy change.

When the city heard this military report, they immediately burst into cheers, as if a stone had fallen from their hearts. At that time, several retainers went down to the city to report the news to the people in the city.

Lord Xinling did not move because he heard the military report from the military envoy saying "to observe the enemy's change". As the commander-in-chief of the entire army, he could only lift the alert after the enemy had completely changed. He did not move, and behind him

Mr. Er, the third division commander, was impatient and had to stay with him until bells were heard from the Chinese army and all the battalions were dismissed and returned to their camps; a golden sound also sounded on Huayang City. Soon, another army of Jin Bi

The envoy arrived and reported: "The people of Qin have all returned to camp, the officials have sent out all the scouts and scouts, and the soldiers have returned to camp."

When the military envoys left, Lord Xinling showed a smile on his face and said: "The Qin people are tired, and they will be worse than me. If they go out and do not attack now, they will only support their troops. There will be no change."

Si Mang said: "Since the Qin people returned to camp in the middle of the day, they will never come again today. This is how they return to camp."

Lord Xinling said: "Yesterday I was unprepared and had no food for the whole day. Today I am prepared, but I will eat in the house." Everyone laughed.

Zhang He wanted to take advantage of the free time in the war to transport grain trucks to the front army, but Uncle Tang and his party had already been sent outside the city to find the Lu family, and no one agreed. He took the time to ask Si Mang, who said: "Can we send them?"

Let the people and the army transport it." Zhang Ye knew that it was very inconvenient to dispatch the people's army, and the procedures were complicated and often took several hours before there was any movement. At this time, it was estimated that Uncle Tang should be back. - What if the diners were asked to transport it? It seemed a little bit complicated.

Making a fuss: The distinguished retainer personally delivers food and fodder. The current performance of the former army seems to be unworthy.

Let's wait until Uncle Tang comes back. With this thought in mind, Zhang Noi followed Lord Xinling back to the house.

The millet was being cooked in the mansion, and the aroma was overflowing. Many guests gathered in the courtyard, their faces filled with joy. If Lord Xinling felt something, he said, "Dare you invite Dr. Xu Jia and his son to have dinner with you!" Mr. Zhongyue agreed,

He turned around and left. Mr. Liang Wei said in farewell: "I have no status, I would like to take advantage of the battle to visit my father, and he will return soon."

Lord Xinling said: "You can invite Captain Daliang to have dinner with you."

Mr. Liang Wei said: "I dare not resign because of your orders, but my father is ill and it may be difficult for him to do so!"

Lord Xinling said: "If so, I would like to ask the young master to pay homage to Daliang Lieutenant for Gu Gu. I will ask for advice sooner or later on military matters!"
Chapter completed!