Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 1108 Another Plan

Just when Xiao Yuansui and others were racking their brains for this battle report, almost the same battle report was also sent to Hulao Pass.

After reading this battle report, Yuwen Ye's face immediately darkened.

Shentu Tai and Shen Wuzheng were sitting just below his left and right hands. After looking at each other, they both showed solemn expressions with a hint of anger, especially Shen Wuzheng. Although he hated Yuwen Cheng and knew that the other party had a life-and-death mentality with them, they were sending troops together after all and had a common goal. So when Yuwen Cheng led his troops to leave Cijian and was going to attack Luoyang alone to win the biggest victory this time, Shen Wuzheng still reminded him that the key to winning this battle was Liang Shide's food route, so they'd better take Huiluo Cang first.

In fact, even before Yuwen Ye sent out his troops, he and Shentu Tai suggested to Yuwen Cheng that they should first send troops to attack Huiluo Cang, and after occupying the place, they would pretend to attack Luoyang. The garrisons at other passes would surely return to defend and reinforce. By that time, they would not only cut off Luoyang City's food supply but also be able to surround and attack the reinforcements at the same time. By the time the surrounding garrisons were exhausted, Luoyang City would also be facing a food shortage. Attacking at this time would be twice as effective with half the effort.

Regardless of the playing style, returning to Luocang is worthy of special attention.

However, Yuwen Cheng did not listen to their advice before, which led to his defeat and retreat to Cijian, only then did Yuwen Ye send troops to reinforce him; now, with Yuwen Ye helping him to defeat the defenders at the surrounding passes and intercepting Xiao Yuansui's 100,000 reinforcements at Hulao Pass, he went to attack Luoyang without any worries, but still did not cut off Luoyang's food supply.

This is simply——

"Bastard!"

Shentu Tai had a bad temper to begin with, and it had been suppressed a lot after he joined Yuwen Ye's army. But this time, he really couldn't hold it back and cursed out through gritted teeth.

Shen Wuzheng on the side didn't say anything, he just felt that he didn't scold him lightly.

Yuwen Ye clenched his fists and pressed them hard on the battle report. After a long time, he slowly loosened his hands and said, "He said that his troops were held back by the people Liang Shide sent out of the city, so now he wants us to send troops to help stop the team that went to get food."

Shen Tutai's eyebrows were twisted into a knot: "Let us go?"

"..."

"If we go there, what about Hulao Pass?"

"..."

"Xiao Yuansui has been keeping an eye on us. Once the troops at Hulao Pass are dispatched, he will know immediately. If he is allowed to go to Luoyang, there will be no need to fight the battle over there!"

Shen Wuzheng was silent for a moment, and said, "There's no need for us to dispatch troops, he probably already knows it now."

Shentu Tai turned to look at him in surprise.

Yuwen Ye also looked at him and immediately understood, saying, "You mean, when Liang Shide sent troops back to Luocang to get food, he would also send troops here to inform Xiao Yuansui."

"good,"

Shen Wuzheng said: "If I'm not mistaken, Xiao Yuansui and the others are currently discussing how to deal with this matter."

“How will they respond?”

"If they simply want to support Luoyang, then they will block us when we send out troops, so that we can't hinder Liang Shide's action to get grain. As long as the grain is transported back to Luoyang City, Liang Shide can still defend it, and may even counterattack. The King of Qi has that little ability - I'm afraid he will lose all the good situation before."

Yuwen Ye let out a deep breath and said nothing. Shen Wuzheng continued, "But, Xiao Yuansui may have another plan."

Yuwen Ye's pupils suddenly turned dark, and he said, "You mean, he wants to wait for us to send troops back to Luocang. As long as the troops at Hulao Pass are deployed, he will take the opportunity to send troops to attack. If he can rescue Shi Yutao, he will no longer be constrained by us."

Shen Wuzheng nodded: "Not bad."

When he said this, his expression became uglier than when he received the battle report. He stared at Yuwen Ye with burning eyes: "Once we lose Shi Yutao, Ruyi's safety will be completely unprotected!"

Hearing this, Shentu Tai on the side glanced at him.

At this time, a very soft voice said: "But we can't not save him."

Hearing this voice, Yuwen Ye and Shen Wuzheng both raised their heads at the same time, and Shen Tutai immediately shouted at the person behind him: "You have no right to speak!"

The person who said this was none other than Xue Lin. He came with Shen Tutai and several other deputy generals to listen to orders. Originally, he had no right to speak at this time. It was just that the King of Qin, the Chief of the Army, and Military Officer Shen would come up with a plan and then hand it over to them to execute. But the more Xue Lin listened, the more uneasy he became. Shen Wuzheng was thinking entirely about the safety of the Princess of Qin. Of course, the Princess of Qin defended the Huyang Valley and avoided the war in Chang'an. She had made great contributions, but their biggest task right now was to attack Luoyang. They could not give up the entire battle for one person.

So he couldn't help but speak, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he was immediately scolded by Shentu Tai.

Xue Lin wanted to say something but stopped himself and could only lower his head.

Yuwen Ye looked at him with his brows furrowed and his lips pressed into a pale line, but he obviously had a lot to say. He was silent for a moment and said, "I asked you to come here to discuss important matters. Xue Lin, just tell me what you think."

Xue Lin raised his head immediately after hearing this, but met Shen Wuzheng's dim eyes. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "I think Luoyang is the target of our troops this time. No matter what the situation at Hulao Pass is at the moment, it is all for the purpose of finally taking Luoyang."

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"If Liang Shide is really allowed to survive this time, it will be difficult to capture Luoyang City again."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire meeting hall fell silent.

Yuwen Ye didn't say anything, but just stared at the young general, thoughtfully.

Soon, the sky darkened.

When the first torch was lit on the tower of Hulao Pass, bonfires were also lit in various places in Xiao Yuansui's military camp. The soldiers held torches high in their hands, illuminating the entire camp as brightly as day.

Because of the bright light, Shang Ruyi in the tent asked Woxue to extinguish an oil lamp.

Since that day, Xiao Yuansui never came to see her again, and his attitude towards her had obviously cooled - he had his own pride, and would not come up to her in a fawning manner when he knew that the other party had no interest in him. However, he did not treat them harshly in terms of food, clothing and other expenses, and even provided them with enough lamp oil and candles, so as soon as it was dusk, Woxue lit the lamp in the tent.

At this moment, even though one lamp was extinguished, the light in the tent was not much dimmer. On the contrary, they could still see the figures walking outside reflected in the tent, coming and going like a revolving lantern.

Looking at the busy figure, Shang Ruyi's eyes revealed outside the mask also became solemn.

She said, "Woxue, are you telling the truth?"