Imperial County Magistrate

Chapter 570 Zhao Kang’s true face

Having fully understood what Zhao Kang meant, Sun Fang hurriedly went to count the troops, and after completing it, he took the route map given by Zhao Kang.

"I'll mark where to dig and how to blast. Just follow it."

"Don't worry, Commander, the general will understand." Sun Fang assured, patting his chest and setting off with the army as well.

The rest of the people began to set up camp, and Zhao Kang went on inspection. After a round, there were no mistakes, and he felt relieved.

Next, we will wait for Xiao Feiyu's army to attack Cangshan.

Xiao Feiyu did not turn around and attack Yizhou. He should have already known that there were more than [-] troops stationed there, and the losses would probably be high if he wanted to defeat them.

I really didn't expect that Xu Ning would lead others to die with him in Xuzhou. The original army of one million people was really not that many now.

Then Cangshan must be his target.

Before Zhao Kang had no contact with the army, he had thought that some places were difficult to fight, so why not march in a detour.

It wasn't until he really got to know the army that Zhao Kang realized how naive his previous thoughts were.

Not to mention the 1-strong army, there were only [-] people. During the march, the long queue could stretch for two miles.

How long would it take to march hundreds of miles in a detour, unless we were cavalry?

Don't even think about hundreds of thousands of troops. It's possible that the vanguard troops have already reached their destination, and the rear troops are still dozens or hundreds of miles away.

And the march has to carry provisions, grass, baggage, etc., which makes it even slower.

Therefore, Xiao Feiyu wants to continue attacking Jingguo. Now there are only two ways, either turning around and attacking Yizhou, or passing through Cangshan Mountain.

So he decided to completely intercept Xiao Feiyu at this place.

And just as he thought

In the ruins of Xuzhou City, Xiao Feiyu drew a line on the map with an expressionless face.

"Tuoba Yu, starting from today, you will be the commander-in-chief of the vanguard army. You will lead [-] troops and set out immediately to occupy the important area of ​​Cangshan Mountain."

Tuoba Yu said respectfully: "I will finally understand."

He thought for a while and then said: "Your Majesty, the scouts came back to report that they have found signs of enemy activity in Cangshan Mountain some time ago. I am afraid that there are already enemy troops stationed in Cangshan Mountain."

"That's right, so you don't have to rush to attack when you arrive. You can test it out first, find out the enemy's defense line and wait for my order." Xiao Feiyu said.

Tuoba Yu nodded: "General, I understand."

Wanyanjin came forward and said, "The troops are here to report that the armies of Zhou and Qi have withdrawn from Jing."

Xiao Feiyu looked down and sneered: "A group of short-sighted guys will start to be timid after receiving a little blow."

"Are we going to put pressure on the two countries?" Wanyanjin asked.

Xiao Feiyu nodded: "I will let someone do this."

Four days later, the [-] vanguard troops led by Tuoba Yu also arrived around Cangshan Mountain and began to send troops to test.

The two sides quickly fought, and the garrison occupying a strategic position quickly beat Tuoba Yu's vanguard army into a panic.

Tuoba Yu was furious when he learned about it and personally led his troops to climb the mountain road. He was ambushed in an instant and suffered heavy losses.

No longer daring to act rashly, he quickly ordered people to retreat and garrisoned troops around Cangshan Mountain.at night.

It was already midnight, but Zhao Kang still didn't sleep, staring at the sand table in front of him in a daze.

The sand table was made by skilled craftsmen in the army and scaled down the terrain of Cangshan and Xuzhou ancient states.

This is something that this world does not have originally. When this deduction sandbox appeared, it really shocked Hua Fengyuan and other generals.

In addition to the necessary military affairs, I can't wait to sit in front of the sand table all the time to study and think about how Xiao Feiyu will attack.

This time Gao Yuan came again. He was already very familiar with Zhao Kang. He pulled up a chair and sat across from him. He said excitedly: "Zhao Shuai, I have figured out a way to crack it. From the base stone Taoist sect outside Cangshan Mountain, the light cavalry rushed forward. It doesn’t take two days to bypass Cangshan Mountain and hit our army’s rear directly.”

Looking at Gao Yuan's smile, Zhao Kang raised the corner of his mouth: "You do think so."

Gao Yuanqi said: "The terrain of the stone barrier road is hidden. Although the road is narrow, light cavalry can pass through it. If there is a troop of soldiers and horses, they can suddenly attack when the army is fighting, but they can make the final decision!"

Zhao Kang hummed: "You are right, so the day before yesterday I asked General Hua Fengyuan to dispatch [-] Shenwu troops and station them at the exit of the stone road."

"The Stone Road is a mountain road with no retreat. As long as Xiao Feiyu dares to send people here, there are not enough people for me to kill."

Gao Yuan's eyes widened in disbelief: "Did you also foresee this?"

"Dealing with him requires more effort." Zhao Kang picked up the water and took a sip.

Gao Yuan admired: "If this is the case, then our army's defense can be said to be impregnable. Relying on the favorable geography of Cangshan Mountain, we can stop his 40-strong army!"

Zhao Kang put down the kettle and sneered: "Indestructible? Not so, right?"

Gao Yuan frowned and said, "Is it possible that there is still a way to break it?"

"When I stationed [-] troops in Cangshan Mountain, I already had a way to crack it."

Zhao Kang turned around and picked up the oil lamp beside him, tilted his wrist, and the oil instantly fell on the Cangshan Mountain in the sand table.

In an instant, a burst of fire ignited and surrounded the entire Cangshan Mountain in an instant.

At this moment, Gao Yuan felt cold all over his body and stared at the fire burning in the sand table.

Zhao Kang said calmly: "Should we reconcile now? The fire will burn the mountain. No matter how many of us are stationed on the mountain, if we don't retreat in time, we will all be burned alive."

"If that really happens, Cangshan Mountain stretches for hundreds of miles, and the mountain fire will last for at least ten days and a half. During this period, both us and Xiao Feiyu have to wait for the mountain fire to extinguish."

Gao Yuan looked at Zhao Kang in horror and then said what Zhao Kang had not finished: "At that time, the artillery shells and explosives from the Qian Kingdom will be sent, and the artillery in the camp will also be used here."

"No wonder you have to pull up these artillery pieces when you march! 3 people can withstand the enemy for at least half a month, and if Xiao Feiyu sets fire to the mountain, we will have more time!"

The fire in the sand table gradually extinguished. Gao Yuan looked at the scorched shape of Cangshan with cold sweat on his head, and said with difficulty: "National Master, did you deliberately let them go to Cangshan to garrison?"

Is this Zhao Kang's real purpose to exchange these 3 people for a fire and time for artillery support?

At this moment, Gao Yuan felt that Zhao Kang sitting opposite was so terrifying, or maybe this was his true face!
Looking at Gao Yuan's pale expression, Zhao Kang didn't say anything, but looked up at the sky: "It seems it's almost time, should he arrive, right?"

At this moment, Xiao Feiyu seemed to be the only one in Zhao Kang's sight.

The other party stood where Gao Yuan was, looking at the sand table as well, and then sprinkled a handful of karma fire, burning the entire Cangshan Mountain.

"It depends on whether you are faster or I am faster." Zhao Kang grinned.

(End of this chapter)