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Zhao Yuan and his entourage rested for a day in Longde Prefecture.
He then led his troops to the front-line camp in Xiangyuan.
The terrain proved to be treacherous along the way.
Most of the time, we travel through the mountains.
Previously, Hua Rong and his three companions had engaged in military operations.
Most of the time, we spend our time on the road.
Wu Li deployed numerous feints.
Everyone was afraid of being ambushed.
We can only proceed cautiously, step by step.
Therefore, progress is extremely slow.
Yingniang would occasionally lead her troops into battle.
This further slowed down the army's progress.
However, it took many days.
The army has also advanced to the walls of Xiangyuan City.
They also controlled key locations along the way.
No need to worry about ambushes.
Zhao Yuan's army of ten thousand marched very quickly.
In just one day,
They then arrived at the main camp outside Xiangyuan City.
When the group arrived outside the camp,
Guan Sheng, who had returned to the front line a day early, led the Ugly Prince Consort Xuan Zan, Jing Mu Han Hao Siwen, Baodushan Tang Bin, Wen Zhongrong, and Cui Ye, who had stayed behind at the main camp, out of the camp to greet him.
Everyone greeted each other.
He then headed towards the central command tent.
Zhao Yuan spoke as he walked.
"Did the city's garrison harass us yesterday?"
Guan Sheng laughed and said, "No."
"A few days ago, the Jin soldiers ambushed us along the way,"
"Although it slowed down the army's progress,"
"However, the Jin army also suffered considerable casualties."
"We also used fire bombs a few times,"
"There are not many who dare to fight us nowadays."
"Another person came to surrender the night before,"
"He claimed to be a confidant of Ye Qing, the deputy general of Xiangyuan,"
"But we don't know if it's true or not."
Zhao Yuan said, "Let him come to see me."
When everyone arrived at the central command tent,
Xuanzan then brought a capable-looking man with him.
The man entered the tent and bowed, saying, "This humble man, Ye San, pays his respects to King Liang."
Zhao Yuan waved his hand and said, "Tell me your purpose for coming."
"I am a close follower of Ye Qing, the deputy general of Xiangyuan,"
"We have come to offer sacrifices to Xiangyuan on the orders of General Ye."
Then he recounted Yingniang's background again.
Shi Wengong asked doubtfully, "Since Yingniang and Tian Hu have a blood feud..."
"How can I do something for him again?"
"They wounded many of my soldiers."
Hua Rong nodded and said, "This matter is indeed a bit strange."
Zhao Yuan replied, "That is indeed true."
the people heard,
They all looked at Zhao Yuan with suspicion.
Zhao Yuan had no intention of explaining, and asked instead,
"Can Ye Qing protect Qin Ming's safety?"
The man said, "When the army enters the city,"
"Yingniang will go to protect General Qin."
Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "In that case,"
"This is indeed a possibility,"
"Then you should go back and tell General Ye,"
"As long as Xiangyuan is surrendered, past transgressions will be forgiven."
"The Tian Hu we'll capture later,"
"Yingniang can also kill him herself."
The man cupped his hands and said, "I will certainly report the truth to my general."
Xuanzan led the Han man out of the tent.
He ordered his soldiers to take him out of the camp.
Li Kui couldn't help but ask, "How do you know what he's saying is true, brother?"
Zhao Yuan, of course, couldn't say he'd seen it in a book, and laughed,
"Don't say it, don't say it."
Everyone recalled Zhao Yuan's many extraordinary actions in the past.
They then assumed they had guessed it.
Shi Wengong said, "Since Ye Qing has come to surrender,"
"Then taking down Xiangyuan will be a piece of cake for us."
Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "Then we will try our best to wipe out all the troops in the city."
After Ye Qing and Yingniang devised their plan,
Without hesitation,
He was only responsible for guarding the south gate.
However, one cannot be away for too long.
Therefore, he sent a close attendant out of the city.
The reinforcements sent by Tian Hu, led by Sun Wu, arrived half a day earlier than Zhao Yuan's troops.
We just need to rest for half a day.
The next day, they were to leave the city and defeat the enemy.
Until it got dark,
Scouts outside the city had only just discovered that the King of Liang had entered the main camp.
Ye Qing then waited for his personal attendants to return to the city.
The attendants, however, returned disguised as scouts from outside the city.
Ye Qing heard that the King of Liang had agreed to pardon them for resisting the army.
I don't dare to ask for anything.
He immediately sent his personal attendants out of the city to arrange a time for the surrender of the city with the King of Liang.
At the same time, he sent his wife to inform Yingniang.
Chapter 1667 Nighttime Sneak Attack
Sun Wuyuan, who lived in this city, was originally from Jingyuan, Shaanxi.
He was nine feet tall.
He had a large waist, was quite shrewd in strategy, and possessed extraordinary physical strength.
He mastered excellent martial arts skills.
He was accustomed to using two iron swords.
Later, to avenge his father, he killed the two of them.
Due to the urgent pursuit by the authorities, they abandoned their home and fled.
Later, he heard that his fellow villager and friend Qiao Daoqing was working under Tian Hu.
Then we arrived at Weisheng.
He sought refuge with Qiao Daoqing.
Qiao Daoqing also knows some martial arts.
He also learned some Taoist deceptive techniques.
He served as the Grand Tutor under Tian Hu.
Qiao Daoqing also knew that Sun Wu possessed unparalleled bravery.
He then recommended him to Tian Hu.
Later, Sun Wu distinguished himself in battle.
He then became the Palace Commander of the Jin State.
Tian Hu learned that the King of Liang of Daliang had come to his aid.
I'm afraid Wu Li is no match for her.
Then they sent Sun Wu to provide assistance.
Sun Wu received the order to command.
He then commanded ten lieutenant generals.
Twenty thousand troops have come to aid Xiangyuan.
The ten lieutenants were:
Mei Yu, Qin Ying, Jin Zhen, Lu Qing, Bi Sheng
Pan Xun, Yang Fang, Feng Sheng, Hu Mai, Lu Fang
All ten of them were falsely appointed as commanders.
Sun Wu knew that Daliang had gunpowder to breach the city walls.
Fortified cities are not reliable.
So I didn't plan to hold out.
Instead, they prepared to leave the city to meet the enemy.
They repelled the Liang army.