Eagle-eyed and wolf-watching

Chapter 260 May God bless you! (Thanks to the book friend Zi Feifei for the reward! Please subscribe!)

After waiting for about an incense stick of time, Yelu Yan, who was quietly waiting in the big tent, finally got what he wanted.

"Grand Prince, the scouts are back, and Ye Mingsheng's troops did not escape!"

Walking into Yelu Yan's tent, Xiao Xiu bowed and stroked his chest to report to Yelu Yan:

Upon hearing this news, Yelu Yan, who was dressed in military uniform and ready to lead his troops in pursuit, had a flash of surprise in his eyes and continued to ask:

"Since he didn't run away, what is Ye Mingsheng doing now? Is he still sleeping in bed?"

"Ye Mingsheng's troops are reinforcing their fortifications. They have dug three deep and wide trenches in front of the village, and inserted spears into the trenches..." Xiao Xiu reported everything in detail:

After hearing what Xiao Xiu said, Yelu Yan showed his crazy attitude, looked up to the sky and laughed loudly:
"I didn't realize that Ye Mingsheng is such a tough nut to crack!"

"It has come to this, and he still wants to fight me? Doesn't he even consider his own strength?
"Pass the order down. When we break into the Zhou army camp tomorrow, no one is allowed to kill Ye Mingsheng. I want to capture him alive and cut him open with my own hands to see how hard his bones are!"

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After making the decision to give it a try, Ye Mingsheng fully delegated the tactical level and the specific operations of how to reinforce the camp to Liang Xuezhan, a professional who is good at defense.

Although he boldly delegated power, Ye Mingsheng was not idle. Not long after the combat meeting ended, he once again welcomed a person in his tent who was unexpected but reasonable...

Seeing He Jingyun returning to the tent, Ye Mingsheng called out to Ye Dong:

"Come and pour General He a cup of good tea!"

"Your Excellency, there is no need to drink tea. The military situation is urgent and I have something to tell you!"

He Jingyun rejected Ye Mingsheng's kindness without any hesitation. Just now at the combat meeting, he had something to say to Ye Mingsheng, but considering that everyone was there and Ye Mingsheng was everyone's superior.

Therefore, He Jingyun was afraid that if he said these words, Ye Mingsheng would lose face, so he swallowed the words back into his stomach. When he returned, the more he thought about it, the more he felt he had to say it out. Even if it was for the lives of these thousands of soldiers, he had to tell Ye Mingsheng these words!

Without waiting for Ye Mingsheng to answer, He Jingyun spoke directly from his heart and continued:
"Sir, although Qumaling is only a little over a hundred miles away from Yaowobao, this area is mostly rugged mountains. Even if Commander Yuan receives the order and rushes here without stopping, it will take at least three days to travel through the mountains and rivers!"

"Commander Lin from Xinfa County, although the distance is relatively close, the terrain along the way is flat and it is easy to be harassed by Khitan cavalry, and their speed is not very fast."

"And the most important point is that although Commander Liang is good at defense, we are located in a plain and have no city to rely on. We really can't resist the Khitans for long with just a few trenches..." He Jingyun, who was always calm and composed when he said these words, was also full of anxiety. It can be seen that this brave general of the Great Zhou who had bravely entered the Qipchaq Mission alone was really worried about the current situation and was not optimistic about the future situation of Ye Mingsheng and others.

After listening to all of He Jingyun's words and feeling the sincerity in his words, Ye Mingsheng smiled slightly, then personally poured a cup of tea for He Jingyun, and then looked at He Jingyun and said seriously:

"General He, I'm so glad you can tell me this!"

"Since you can be honest with me, General, I might as well tell you a secret. I, Ye Mingsheng, am also a person who is afraid of death!"

Ye Mingsheng's statement made He Jingyun a little confused at first. He didn't know what Ye Mingsheng was talking about. But after careful consideration, he vaguely sensed something from Ye Mingsheng's words, but it seemed that nothing...
After a moment's hesitation, He Jingyun asked Ye Mingsheng tentatively:
"Sir, could it be that Commander Yuan and Commander Lin have already taken action in advance, and the reinforcements will arrive tomorrow?"

Under He Jingyun's hopeful gaze, Ye Mingsheng also poured himself a cup of tea. After taking a sip of the fragrant Tieguanyin in the cup, Ye Mingsheng shook his head and said lightly:
"They can't make it in time! Didn't you already say that? They need at least three days..."

"So at least for these three days, we can only rely on ourselves!"

Ye Mingsheng's words immediately turned the hope in He Jingyun's eyes into disappointment. Just now, he really thought that Ye Mingsheng could predict the future, make plans, and win the battle thousands of miles away. He set a game within a game for Yelu Yan and turned defeat into victory in an instant.

Ye Mingsheng’s answer now can be said to be that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment!
"Sir, without reinforcements, we will not be able to hold out for three days under the onslaught of the Khitan cavalry!" After suppressing his disappointment, He Jingyun continued to persuade Ye Mingsheng:
"General He, I know you mean well, and I appreciate your analysis and judgment, but what I want to say is that I will not joke with my own life, let alone the lives of others. When I made this decision, I did not act on impulse at all, and it was a well-thought-out decision!"

"Please rest assured, General He. Yelu Yan is definitely being too clever this time. He has no chance. The process may be difficult, but we will be the ones who laugh in the end!"

Ye Mingsheng said with a smile. Although his tone did not change at all, his words were full of unquestionable affirmation.

Although he didn't know where Ye Mingsheng got the courage to be so confident, but seeing that Ye Mingsheng, the commander-in-chief, had said so much, He Jingyun, as a subordinate, couldn't say anything more. After all, he had already told Ye Mingsheng everything he needed to say...

After looking at Ye Mingsheng deeply, He Jingyun stood up, bowed to Ye Mingsheng and said:
"May God bless you, sir! May God bless the Zhenwu Army!"

Ye Mingsheng nodded with a smile.

Seeing that they were not on the same page, He Jingyun did not stay with Ye Mingsheng any longer and left alone.

Looking at He Jingyun's lonely back as he left, Ye Mingsheng shook his head slightly. He knew that under normal circumstances, what He Jingyun said just now was right and not an exaggeration at all. It would be difficult for the three thousand soldiers under his command to survive for three days on the plain terrain under the impact of thousands of Khitan cavalry!
Two days is basically the limit...
(End of this chapter)