Start practicing archery

Chapter 207: Expedition to the West, Defeat the Immortals!
"Om-"

Through the ancient teleportation array.

Return to the ends of the earth.

After Chen Sanshi confirmed that there was no problem with the Jingshen Fruit, he breathed a sigh of relief. It had been a bit of a tortuous process, but at least he had gotten it.

After he left Chiling Mountain, he did not take the Xiubi fish directly to Wei Xuan to exchange for fruit.

Because Wei Xuan’s reward is public.

Once you get it, it will soon become known to everyone.

In this situation, if Chen Sanshi went to the black market again, it would be like carrying gold bricks to cause trouble, and it was not on the way, so he went to purchase things first, intending to complete the transaction when leaving the market and leave as quickly as possible. As a result, he was not targeted, but Wei Xuan was targeted, and it was the law enforcement deacon of the Law Enforcement Hall.

These monks...

He is even worse than a bandit.

Chen Sanshi turned around and glanced at the dim ancient teleportation array. He could confirm that no one would chase him out for a while.

Although the seal of this world is shaken, it still exists. The cultivators of Tianshui Continent cannot pour into Dongsheng Continent on a large scale. They can only teleport through specific time nodes when the seal is loosened, or rely on the jade token of the ancient teleportation array.

In fact.

From this trip, I found that the cultivators in the world of immortal cultivation have been doing this all the time.

The world of immortal cultivation is vast and boundless. It is not only the Dazefang City he saw. The various sects mentioned by Old Man Li are probably also numerous. They will definitely find ways to enter the territory of Shenzhou to find the so-called spiritual veins.

If anything is discovered, it will definitely cause a stir in Dongsheng Shenzhou.

And judging by the huge reward they offered, it is very likely that something has been discovered.

"Why are you so angry?"

Zhao Zhao, who was arranged to wait near the teleportation array, looked behind to see if there were any pursuers and asked, "Did anyone get killed?"

"Ah."

Chen Sanshi’s trip.

I am considered famous in Ozefang Market. If I want to buy things here next time, I have to change my appearance.

Leave the ends of the earth.

He returned all the way to the small town of Nanxu and reunited with Qin Changxu and others.

"Superintendent."

Qin Changxu reported: "Something happened!"

"Is it related to immortals?" Chen Sanshi guessed.

"How did you know that?" Qin Changxu was slightly surprised, and then he told her, "Not long after you left for the End of the Earth, I received news from Beiliang that the Western Qi Kingdom, in conjunction with many immortal masters, invaded Dasheng from Muzhou in the west, and then marched straight into Luozhou."

"The Muzhou Great Wall is strong and well-manned. If I remember correctly, after the Ziwei Mountain Rebellion, a newly promoted Martial Saint was transferred there to guard it. How could it be breached in such a short time?"

Chen Sanshi asked: "Is it also because of the immortal?"

"Exactly."

Qin Changxu replied, "According to the intelligence we received, there is no way to fight. There are immortals in the Western Qi army. They can fly with swords. They came to kill the generals in the middle of the night and flew away. The soldiers had no way to deal with them. In addition, the Western Qi country has been recuperating for a few years. The losses in the Mingzhou Rebellion have basically recovered. This time, the whole country is mobilized, claiming to have 500,000 soldiers and horses, which is very powerful."

"Muzhou and Luozhou are in a strange war again."

Chen Sanshi asked, "The eight states in the western border have a total of 200,000 military governors. Are they still being deployed? Are there any deployments from the Liangzhou army?"

"Most of the Northern Liang troops have been transferred to the east!"

Qin Changxu said: "Dongqing has also mobilized its army again and pressed into the border regardless of the cost. It also has the help of the so-called immortal master. Nanxu is no exception. In the previous places, it has fought a few small battles with the subordinates of the King of Zhennan."

Dongqing.

Shen Guidi?
Chen Sanshi was thinking in his mind.

Just as they drove away the barbarians, the three kingdoms of the east, west and south all came out in full force.

This can only illustrate one problem.

The spiritual vein has been found.

Moreover, it is probably within the territory of the Great Sheng Dynasty.

According to the rules of the world of immortal cultivation, whichever force is able to occupy territory when the spiritual vein revives, then the spiritual vein will belong to that force, which is why there is such chaos in the world.

The immortals shifted the war, which should have belonged to them, onto the heads of mortals.

No matter what the outcome of this war is, it will be a huge drain on the national strength of all countries, and all of this will have to be paid for by the common people.

"The Northern Liang army went to the east."

Chen Sanshi thought: "What arrangements do you have for me?"

"Not yet."

Qin Changxu's intelligence was detailed: "It is said that when the war just started, someone was sent to ask the commander-in-chief for some strategic advice, but after learning that the commander-in-chief was in seclusion, they simply did not disturb him.

“Right now, only the Hongze Camp is stationed in Liangzhou City.

"The rest of the Beiliang army, led by General Lu, Pei Tiannan and others, will confront Dongqing."

"So to say……"

Chen Sanshi joked: "I stayed in seclusion and did not participate in the war. Instead of urging me to come out, the court supported me to continue my seclusion."

"At present, this is indeed the meaning."

Qin Changxu asked tentatively: "Can I express my opinion?"

"Why not?"

Chen Sanshi led the horse forward and said, "Just tell me what you want to say."

"The court doesn't want the commander-in-chief to continue to make contributions."

Qin Changxu said in a deep voice: "The commander is only in his early twenties, but he is already a champion marquis. In addition to the position of commander, if he continues to make meritorious contributions, there will be no more titles to be given.

“It’s not that the court doesn’t want to use a supervising general.

“But…

"I don't dare to use the supervisor anymore."

"I don't care whether you use it or not."

Chen Sanshi said, "I'm afraid something will happen in the west. Who is the commander of Xiqi? Tell me in detail."

"The nominal commander is Zhong Wuxin. The commander-in-chief had been in Mingzhou before, so he should have dealt with him before. However, the real commander of Xiqi this time is the 'Soldier of War'."

Qin Changxu paused: "Oh, it's not the military immortal Yu Shanggong in the history books, but an 'immortal', surnamed Han and given the name Xiang. It is said that this person comes from another world. He once unified seven countries in the mortal world and was given the title of 'military immortal' in that world. Then he embarked on the immortal path and became an immortal master. This time he is in full command of the battle.

“This information is not difficult to find out.

“Xiqi himself publicized it vigorously.

"After all, we have you, the commander-in-chief, in the Great Sheng Dynasty. If they don't find someone with a more famous name to stand up, they won't even be able to raise their morale, let alone fight."

Unify the seven kingdoms.

There are all kinds of people who go to the world of immortal cultivation to seek immortals, but those who can reach this stage are all the leaders in their own world. For example, Wei Xuan was the best in the world when he was young.

"Go collect more detailed intelligence, draw the current deployment of the Du Biao Army and the enemy's marching route, and make sure there are no mistakes. Show it to me when you're done."

Chen Sanshi ordered.

A round trip journey.

Half a year has passed before I knew it.

The weather is getting hot now, especially in Nanxu where the air humidity is high. In the hot and humid weather, sticky clothes stick to the body, making people feel very uncomfortable.

People who practice martial arts will not be affected by this weather, but of course they prefer normal weather.

Nanxu and Prince Zhennan started a local war.

However, it did not affect the vicinity of Liangshanpo for the time being, and they were able to travel together smoothly. In addition, the recruitment was also proceeding in an orderly manner. Soon, Liangshanpo would be under the jurisdiction of the Dasheng court, allowing them to retain 20,000 troops and station them in Mangshan Prefecture.

After sorting out more detailed information.

Qin Changxu took out the marked map and said:

"Master, please look.

“After the fall of Muzhou and Luozhou.

“The imperial court mobilized the Western Supervisory Army to march at full speed.

"The commander of the Du Biao Army is 'Tong Xiaochu', a descendant of the Tong family, who was one of the twelve generals of the Qilin Pavilion awarded by Emperor Taizu at the beginning of the founding of the country.

"This man had been serving in the former crown prince's Tiger Guards before. After the Ziwei Mountain Rebellion, he was not punished but was given medicine by His Majesty. After he broke through to the level of Martial Saint, he and the Martial Saint Teng Le among the Deadpools became the general and deputy general respectively, commanding the Du Biao Army.

“And we in the Great Sheng Dynasty also have immortal masters.

"One is Qu Yuanxiang, whom you have met in Liangzhou, Commander-in-Chief.

"The other one came from the capital, his name is Wang Jun.

“Same as Xiqi.

“These two ‘immortal masters’ are the real commanders of this army.

"After these two people arrived, the Immortal Master from Xiqi had to stop the decapitation operation, and both sides returned to normal war deployment.

“At present, the Du Biao Army has arrived near Luoshui.

“As for Xiqi, they held their ground and refused to come out.

“The two sides are in a stalemate.

"The Du Biao Army is marching steadily and cautiously. They are now setting up camp in the Yiling area, waiting for the opportunity to fight..."

"and many more!"

Chen Sanshi interrupted, "Where do you think the Du Biao Army will set up camp?"

"Here, Yiling."

Qin Changxu placed his hand on an area with dense vegetation on the map. "It was very hot in June. The generals were fine, but the soldiers under us couldn't stand it. So we set up camp in Yiling to avoid the sun and get enough water."

"The Dubiao Army is finished."

Chen Sanshi sighed, "Hurry up and write a letter to tell them to withdraw from Yiling immediately. Maybe they can still make it. If they are slower, their entire army will be wiped out."

"what?!"

Qin Changxu didn't understand it, but he had no doubt about the commander-in-chief's judgment and immediately did as he was told.

……

Beijing.

Wu'anhou Mansion.

Inside the courtyard.

Fang Qingyun is playing chess with the twelfth prince Cao Zhi.

A game of chess is over.

Cao Zhi shook his head repeatedly: "I lost again. In the whole hundred games, I couldn't beat General Fang even once."

"Your Highness is making rapid progress and losing less and less."

Fang Qingyun sorted the chess pieces: "Sooner or later, I will win, cough cough cough..."

"General Fang's complexion has been getting worse and worse recently."

Cao Zhi kept throwing up and catching a white chess piece, and asked, "Should I go to the Imperial Hospital and ask those old guys to come over and take a look?"

"it's useless."

Fang Qingyun nodded and put his fist in front of his mouth. After a while, he stopped coughing: "The old wound from many years ago has already penetrated deep into the meridians and lungs. It is impossible to cure it. I don't have many years to live."

"That's really God's envy of talent."

Cao Zhi's tone was filled with a faint sympathy: "The war in Luozhou broke out suddenly. I was thinking about asking General Fang to come over. But now it seems that it is better for the general to recuperate in the capital."

"In the battle between immortals, Fang is just a useless person. What's the point of me going there? Besides, I can't do anything about it anymore."

Fang Qingyun put the last black piece into the chess basket and said, "Let's leave it to someone capable."

"General, are you talking about Commander Chen?"

Cao Zhi chewed preserved fruit and sat in an awkward position: "I thought so too, but the cabinet seems to be preparing to train new people this time and is not planning to use him and Hongze Camp.

"Those people in the cabinet are simply afraid that my eldest brother's achievements will become more and more great and he will eventually become difficult to control. In fact, I would say that there is no need for this at all."

"Oh?"

Fang Qingyun joked, "It seems that if His Highness is allowed to take charge of state affairs, he will fully trust my junior brother?"

"More than that."

Cao Zhi said as a matter of course: "If it were me, why would I keep such a good general hidden? Attack! First attack Xiqi, then attack Nanxu, and give him half of the troops in the world to command. First make my eldest brother a duke, then a king of another surname, and leave him to guard the northern border. And you, General Fang, are all in Liangzhou. If you are willing to serve in the army, then serve. If you are not willing, then do whatever you want. A hundred years later, it will be a story that will be passed down through the ages."

"Your Highness, it's no use negotiating terms with me."

Fang Qingyun said slowly: "We in the Military Governor's Office are insignificant and cannot help Your Highness."

"Look at what that means."

Cao Zhi crossed his legs, lying on a rattan chair, plucked a blade of grass and held it in his mouth, saying leisurely: "What's the use of power? The most valuable thing in the world is talent. As long as you have talent, you will have a kingdom and a empire."

"Your Highness is a wise ruler who respects the wise and humbles himself."

Fang Qingyun paused: "But, if it is really as Your Highness said, Your Highness will not be able to sleep because there is an unparalleled martial saint with a large number of troops at the border, right?"

“It’s narrow, isn’t it?”

Cao Zhi looked at the sky and said, "General Fang should know that there is a saying that goes 'go out on a quest with a pretext'. When the whole world knows that the court treats a minister with great respect and has shown him countless favors, if he rebels, it would be like telling the world that he was just pretending and would never achieve 'great power'. Especially when this person is famous for his 'benevolence and righteousness', he cannot do anything that goes against 'benevolence and righteousness'.

"The words 'benevolence and righteousness' are a good way to win the hearts of the people, but at the same time, they are also a heavy yoke.

"The general who voluntarily accepted this yoke is truly a wise minister for all ages. He would never do anything disobedient.

“Oh, this is my eldest brother’s own theory of marching.

"Warfare is all about momentum.

"So, sometimes I can't figure out why those people in the cabinet are so suspicious all day long. Maybe they have offended your Governor's Office too many times in the past and are afraid of retaliation."

After hearing these remarks.

Fang Qingyun looked at the prince with a serious look in his eyes: "Your Highness is young, but you can see things clearly."

"so."

Cao Zhi sat up, holding the chess piece: "I have never been afraid of your Governor's Mansion, especially after my eldest brother became famous throughout the world, there is nothing to be afraid of. The people of the Governor's Mansion will always be loyal and brave, and will be loyal subjects of our Dasheng for generations to come."

"It's natural."

Fang Qingyun gestured for an invitation: "Your Highness, please go first. Let's start the next game of chess, the 101st game."

"Another day."

Cao Zhi stretched and said, "I need to go to the palace. Now, the Three Kingdoms are surrounding us, and there are crises on all sides. How can we stop them relying on those idiots? I need to argue with the people in the cabinet and ask my elder brother to come out quickly."

……

Longevity Palace.

"His Majesty."

Huang Hong came hurriedly and reported: "Your Highness, the Prince of Zhennan, after taking the 'Immortal Grass' and elixir given by Shengyun Sect, he practiced hard for another half a year and now he has succeeded."

Behind the curtain.

Under the pedestal.

Filled with spirit stones and spirit gathering formations.

Emperor Longqing recuperated here to eliminate the evil spirits remaining in his meridians.

He slowly opened his eyes: "So the Dragon Sutra is true?"

"It should be true."

Huang Hong knelt down slowly: "It's just that I can't practice it all the time, and when I practice, I often have problems with meridian disorder. I dare not force myself to practice anymore. I have wasted a natural treasure in vain. I really deserve to die.

“I think…

"This Dragon Sutra can only be mastered by someone with extraordinary talent."

"How is Luozhou?"

Emperor Longqing asked.

"I have done as your majesty has arranged."

Huang Hong replied: "This time, let the two disciples of Shengyun Sect go to help, and let Tong Xiaochu lead the expedition to the west to attack the Western Qi Kingdom and recover the lost territories of the two states."

"The Tong family is a family of ten generations of loyal heroes of our Great Sheng Dynasty. These old nobles who founded the country have been silent for a hundred years. I am giving their descendants a chance. I hope they will not let me down."

Emperor Longqing emphasized: "After this battle, I will no longer have to look at the faces of those so-called immortal masters. If this battle fails, Dongqing and Nanxu will rush forward. So we must recapture Luozhou Mangshan at all costs."

"The servant understands."

Huang Hong stood up and said, "I will go to Zhongjue Palace right now and bring the Sixth Prince and the Ministry of War's deployment to Your Majesty for his review."

……

Zhongjue Hall.

The Sixth Prince Cao Huan, except for the Chief Minister Yan Liang, all the other cabinet ministers including the Ministry of War gathered here.

In front of them was a huge map and a sand table several meters long.

"Gather some of the Tiger Guards and Black Armored Army from the capital and be ready to go to support at any time. Also, all the commanders and soldiers in the southwest and northwest regions should be prepared. If necessary, they would rather give up some prefectures and go to Yiling to provide support."

The Minister of War Ming Qingfeng arranged the deployment at the front in an orderly manner.

"Report——"

A soldier rushed into the hall and reported the battle report of Yiling.

"Okay, okay."

After Cao Huan finished reading, he said to the crowd: "After the two immortal masters Wang Jun and Qu Yuanxiang arrived at the front, they quickly stabilized the situation and successively took down several camps of the Western Qi army along the way.

"Now, the Western Qi army has been holding out for two months, like a turtle hiding in its shell.

“And General Tong and his men took steady steps, setting up camp in Yiling Mountain while avoiding the summer heat.

"We just need to wait until autumn, when the water level of the Luo River drops. Xiqi's grain transport routes will be seriously affected. By then, our army will be able to move out in full force, not only to recapture Luozhou and Muzhou, but also to directly enter Xiqi's territory."

"it is good!"

Yin Mingchun, the Minister of Personnel, was overjoyed: "The Western Qi Dynasty would never have thought that not only do they have an immortal master, but our Great Sheng Dynasty also has one!"

"Yes."

Yan Maoxing breathed a sigh of relief: "Didn't Xiqi spread the word that the immortal master they invited was a 'military immortal' from some place who once unified the seven kingdoms. After all his efforts, he made a lot of noise but did little. He was beaten by Tong Xiaochu and his gang and dared not show his head for two months!"

"The Immortal of Soldiers? I think it's the Immortal of Turtle!"

Yin Mingchun teased, and several ministers couldn't help laughing.

"It's good to be able to stabilize the situation."

Minister of War Ming Qingfeng clasped his fists in the direction of the Wanshou Palace and said, "If we win this battle, Dasheng will have a chance to unify the world in the next twenty years! Moreover, this is also a good opportunity to train new generals."

"You're right."

Yin Mingchun echoed, "That Chen Sanshi has been reluctant to come to Beijing, which shows that he has second thoughts. Under such circumstances, we must not allow him to continue to make contributions."

"What do you mean by mourning?"

Yan Maoxing said bluntly: "In my opinion, it's nothing more than wanting to gain power!"

"Ah."

Ming Qingfeng stroked his beard and said, "After this battle is won, he will know himself. He is not the only general in the Great Sheng Dynasty who can lead troops to fight. He should not take his position too seriously. What is the news from Liangzhou?"

"Still in retreat."

The soldier reported. "Let him stay in prison. He won't be needed in a war anyway."

"inappropriate!"

Among the people talking.

A voice suddenly sounded.

The twelfth prince Cao Zhi walked into the palace with great strides. "My suggestion is to quickly invite General Chen to come out of retirement. For this battle, it would be best to let General Chen lead his Hongze Camp to Yiling immediately."

"Twelfth brother?"

Cao Huan seemed a little surprised by his appearance: "What do you mean?"

"The stakes are high."

Cao Zhi pointed at the sand table with the sword at his waist: "Dongqing and Nanxu are just watching from the sidelines. Once our Great Sheng Dynasty suffers losses in the west, they will rush over. Then we will face the coalition forces of the three kingdoms! Even if our Great Sheng Dynasty has a million soldiers and horses, I am afraid it is far less powerful than the combined strength of the three kingdoms."

"Your Highness, please wait."

Ming Qingfeng interrupted, "We all know what Your Highness said, but the front line is now steadily advancing under the leadership of General Tong and the Immortal Master. We only need to wait until autumn to win. Why do we have to call Chen Sanshi?"

"It's very simple."

Cao Zhi spread his hands and said, "In my Great Sheng Dynasty, no one can match General Chen in terms of military strategy. This battle is of great importance. Only by transferring him over can we ensure that it is foolproof."

"Your Highness, are you over-praising Chen Sanshi?"

Ming Qingfeng tapped the map and said, "Your Highness, please see that even without Chen Sanshi, our army has won victory after victory and has the upper hand. All we need to do next is wait for the right opportunity."

"Who is Han Xiang, the Immortal Master of Xiqi? He was the man who destroyed seven nations. My Lords, do you think he would just wait to die?"

Cao Zhi advised: "Let me, the military saint of the Great Sheng Dynasty, fight against the military immortal."

"Your Highness, I have something to say."

Ming Qingfeng looked serious and said with some emotion: "My Ministry of War arranged this war in this way, absolutely not to target Chen Sanshi, or for the so-called 'jealousy'. He and I have no grudges, and there is no need for me to make trouble.

“I did not use General Chen because it was entirely for the sake of the court.

"Looking back over thousands of years of history, has there ever been a dynasty or generation where all wars, big or small, had to rely on one person?
"How can this continue?

"Minister, please put it in a more unpleasant way.

"Your Highness keeps asking for General Chen's help. Could it be that our Great Sheng Dynasty is about to be destroyed?!"

Watch him ask impassioned questions.

Cao Zhi simply gave a two-word reply: "It's hard to say."

"How can Your Highness say such a thing..."

Ming Qingfeng was a little annoyed.

But due to his status, he did not dare to argue with him.

"Twelfth brother, you are too kind!"

Finally, it was the regent prince Cao Huan who said solemnly: "Among all the gentlemen present, no one denies General Chen's talent and ability to lead troops, but as Lord Ming said, a court cannot rely on one person.

"If I have to say, this person can only be His Majesty! It's my father!"

"Your Highness, you don't have to worry."

Yan Maoxing said: "I know you are also thinking about the country, but there is no need to worry. Just wait quietly for the good news."

"Tsk tsk~"

Cao Zhi shook his head gently: "Everyone, then follow your wishes."

……

Yiling.

Supervise the army.

The Chinese military tent.

"puff--"

On the commander's seat, Qu Yuanxiang spat out all the wine he had just drunk, and said angrily: "What kind of crappy wine is this? How dare you use it to fool your immortal master?!"

"Master, please calm down."

A soldier trembled and said, "This, this is a precious medicine made into wine that only generals above the Xuanxiang level can drink. We don't have anything better in the mortal world."

"If there's nothing, go find it for me!"

Qu Yuanxiang cursed loudly and threw the wine jar on the soldier: "If you can't find me a drinkable wine before tonight, I will chop off your dog head!"

"Yes Yes Yes!"

The soldiers' heads were bleeding, but they did not dare to raise any objections and quickly left the tent to find some wine.

"I worked so hard to help them fight, but I can't even have a drink!"

Qu Yuanxiang cursed while speaking.

Beside him, Wang Jun, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened his eyes and glanced at him with disdain: "Shut up!"

"Is not it?"

Qu Yuanxiang glared and said, "If it weren't for you and me, those damn generals would have been killed a long time ago."

"Take down the Mangshan ancestral vein, and you and I will have the foundation-building pill."

Wang Jun said coldly: "Be serious, this is also a big deal for you and me."

……

Next to the big tent.

There was another tent, but it was deliberately built smaller to show the difference in status.

"That's too much!" Deputy General Teng Le placed his hand on the sword at his waist and paced back and forth in anger: "That drunkard immortal master has been beating and scolding our soldiers day and night!
“Even you and I can’t get even a little bit of good looks from them.

"It's simply that you don't treat me and you as human beings!"

"They are immortal masters, and they will hopefully become immortals in the future. They are superior to us, and this is normal."

Tong Xiaochu ate his meal, staring at the map in front of him: "Besides, if the two immortal masters hadn't been here, we wouldn't have been able to get here so smoothly."

"Having said that..."

Teng Le wanted to complain, but Tong Xiaochu didn't listen and asked first, "What's the situation in Xiqi?"

"It's still the same as before."

Teng Le replied: "No matter how we try to attract him or challenge him, he refuses to show his head. It seems that we can't defeat him in such a short time."

"It doesn't matter, this was part of our plan."

Tong Xiaochu put down his bowl and chopsticks: "In two to three months, the enemy will naturally retreat 500 miles due to food and grass problems. That will be the time for us to pursue them and capture them in one fell swoop. Start preparing in advance. First, mobilize 20,000 troops from here..."

"Report——"

Just when he was about to plan his strategy, a soldier came into the tent in a panic.

"what's up?"

Tong Xiaochu was a little unhappy: "I have told you many times that we in the military must remain calm in the face of adversity. How can someone like you lead the army in the future? Tell me, what's the matter? Is there any transfer in the Ministry of War?"

"No."

The soldier held up an unopened letter with both hands: "A secret letter from the Liangzhou Governor's Office."

"Supervisor's Mansion?"

Tong Xiaochu was stunned for a moment, frowning slightly: "Why did Chen Sanshi write a letter? This battle has nothing to do with him."

"Golden Label's secret letter, only the Marshal is qualified to read it."

The soldier said: "A secret letter of this level must be related to the overall situation of this battle."

"I am the commander in this battle! Do I need his advice?!"

Tong Xiaochu held the secret letter without opening it. Looking at the gold label on it, she felt extremely glaring: "Isn't this Chen Sanshi taking himself too seriously?!"

"Tong Shuai."

Teng Le advised, "Why not take a look? General Chen is an expert in military strategy after all. This battle is of great importance, so it would be good to get some advice."

"You mean, I don't know how to fight?"

Tong Xiaochu snorted coldly, "Go to the Qilin Pavilion next to the Imperial Temple on Ziwei Mountain and take a look! My Tong family ancestor was ranked fourth among the Twelve Generals, and was famous for his strategy three hundred years ago!

“I admit that the Chens are amazing.

"But my sword is not at a disadvantage either!"

As he spoke, he placed the unopened letter on the flame above the candle, letting it burn from the bottom, and then threw it on the ground.

"Teng Le, select five hundred light cavalrymen and follow me out of Yiling to explore the terrain ahead!"

"Well... okay, I'll go right away."

Teng Le had no choice but to leave.

Just when he led his men into the darkness and there was no one else in the tent.

Tong Xiaochu quickly put out the flame on the letter, quickly bent over to pick up the envelope, carefully opened it, and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that most of the contents inside were not damaged.

How could he ignore Chen Sanshi's advice?

What I did just now was just done on purpose to show off to others.

He is the commander of this battle, and his prestige is extremely important.

If I open the letter in front of everyone and read it, what if the content is different from what I have arranged and I need to make changes quickly? Wouldn't that be telling everyone clearly?

Chen Sanshi saved me!

Then the prestige of this commander who has finally gained the important position and holds military power will be gone.

But on the contrary!
If you watch it secretly in private.

If there is any good suggestion, he can adopt it and say it is his own idea.

In this way, in the eyes of outsiders.

Just as good as the white robe!

This is to build momentum for yourself!

War is all about momentum!

It is not only useful in war, but also in other aspects, we need to take advantage of the situation!

Since the Fourth Crossing of the Hongze River, Tong Xiaochu has paid close attention to every march and battle of the White Robes, and has studied the "Way of Momentum" day and night, and has long since integrated it with what he has learned throughout his life.

Their Tong family has been silent for too many years.

This is a rare opportunity to make a contribution, so I must seize it.

I just don't know why Bai Pao is writing a letter at this time.

Tong Xiaochu was a little curious.

He believed that there was no problem with the deployment of the Du Biao Army. He believed that they should proceed step by step and that they only needed to delay time to achieve the final victory.

But the fact that Chen Sanshi wrote to him at this time showed that he must have believed that there was something wrong with his deployment.

It doesn't hurt to take a look.

Thinking like this.

Tong Xiaochu began to check it word by word.

Suddenly, his heart sank: "Not good!"

……

The camp of the Western Qi army.

The Chinese military tent.

A man in a white robe, with a refined and ethereal temperament, sat in front of the chessboard and slowly placed a chess piece down. He spoke in a calm and long voice, "The world is like chess, and war is even more so. Every time I command a battle, it's like playing a game of chess.

"The commander of the black and white sides is the chess player, and the soldiers under his command are the chess pieces.

“Every time I met a strong chess player, I would be so excited that I couldn’t sleep.

“It’s a pity that since Han unified the seven kingdoms and embarked on the path to immortality thirty years ago, he has been able to meditate and practice every day, and has never had the opportunity to play chess again.

"Han originally thought that there would be no more chess games in his life, but he never thought that there would be such a great chess game in Dongsheng Shenzhou."

"Ta~"

As the black chess piece between his slender fingers fell, the martial saint Zhong Wuxin on the opposite side smiled bitterly: "Ha~ I lost again, I am really no match for the immortal master."

"You are certainly no match."

Han Xiang said quietly: "However, in this Dongsheng Shenzhou, there is a strong chess player."

On the table behind them were two books.

One volume is the military strategy "The Way of Momentum".

The other volume is the biographical file of Chen Sanshi.

"Wow--"

Han Xiang casually threw the chess piece in his palm into the chess basket and said indifferently, "It's boring. It's really boring to play chess with mediocre people like you. You should leave."

"Yes, Immortal Master."

Zhong Wuxin lowered his head and left the tent. After walking to a remote place, he spat on the ground: "This is too much! Could it be that we are just pawns in his hands?!"

"Isn't it?"

Deputy General Gong Yu followed up and said, "Han Xiang is very arrogant. In his eyes, we are not even human beings. If he is so powerful, why doesn't he kill the 200,000 troops of Shengren by himself? Why does he need us to fight?"

"I really don't know whether it is a good thing or a bad thing for us that these immortal masters come to various countries."

Zhong Wuxin sighed and said, "Besides, if we continue to drag on like this, our food supply in the rear will be in trouble."

"Let me tell you."

Gong Yu clenched his fist and said, "Send out 10,000 light cavalry on each side. While the Du Biao Army is still advancing, go around Jingxing Road and attack them from both sides. This will at least disrupt them.

“But this immortal master insists on making me become a coward.

"I don't know what it means."

"Report——"

"Marshal, news from the scouts ahead."

During the conversation.

The scout reported.

After taking a look at the note, Zhong Wuxin decided to go and report in person.

He returned to the tent and said, "Master Han, the Sheng people's Du Biao army has already set up camp in the Yiling area, and the camp is very strong. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to push forward. It's better to retreat to the west of Luoshui. If we continue like this, it will be disadvantageous to our army."

"Wait, what did you say?"

Han Xiang put down the "Shi Dao" in his hand and asked, "Where do you think the Du Biao Army will set up camp?"

"Yiling."

Zhong Wuxin was worried that the enemy didn't belong here, so he added, "Yiling is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and they can use it to escape the summer heat. Plus, the food supply route is stable, so it's probably too late for us to attack from behind..."

Never thought.

He hasn't finished speaking yet.

Han Xiang sneered, his eyes full of contempt: "Mediocre, mediocrity. Tell me, how dare mediocre people like you lead tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of soldiers to go out to fight?

"'The more, the better' doesn't apply to everyone. You guys can only command about 10,000 people at best."

"Immortal Master..."

Zhong Wuxin was very unhappy, but he didn't dare to show it: "I am stupid, what is your intention, Master? Please tell me clearly."

"It's the hottest time of the year, and the climate in your Luozhou is dry. How dare that boy named Tong set up camp in the mountains and forests?"

Han Xiang dropped the scroll and stood up suddenly: "Two hundred thousand enemy troops are now reduced to ashes!
"Zhong Wuxin, select 20,000 men from the left and right armies, divide them into six groups, and follow the path I marked on the map to go up the mountain and directly charge into the Shengren camp and set it on fire.

"Deputy General Gong Yu, you lead 30,000 troops to set up an ambush in the canyon 200 miles east of here.

“Another 50,000 troops will be left to guard the camp to prevent any unexpected incidents.

"Everyone else, leave the camp immediately and head straight to Yiling!"

"Yes!"

……

That night.

child time.

The hot darkness was filled with the noisy chirping of cicadas.

The soldiers of Dasheng were all shirtless, with their armor and weapons thrown away, trying every way to keep cool.

But the temperature tonight was getting higher and higher, until they heard crackling sounds and heard the screams of their comrades, and they were suddenly awakened. They saw flames rising into the sky between the mountains and forests!

"on fire!"

"on fire!"

"Fight the fire!"

There is naturally water prepared inside the camp.

However, the weather was hot and dry, and the ground was covered with dry grass. The camp and the tent were made of locally available wood, which was extremely dry and flammable. Not to mention a raging fire, even the slightest spark would catch fire immediately, and no amount of water would help.

The fire spread with unstoppable force, illuminating the area for hundreds of miles as bright as day. Billowing black smoke rose into the sky like a black dragon.

Eight hundred company camps!

One fire, burn it all clean!

"Enemy attack!"

"There is an enemy attack——"

"..."

In the firelight.

The soldiers of Dasheng saw the densely packed Xiqi army coming towards them.

In the panic, they threw away their weapons and armor, and countless people died!

"A brilliant idea, a brilliant idea!"

Zhong Wuxin, who reunited, praised him endlessly: "Master Han, I understand! Previously, you kept retreating from the front line and not engaging in a decisive battle with the enemy in order to lure the enemy deeper.

“You guessed long ago that they would set up camp in Yiling, a place with dangerous terrain!

"Or rather, it was you who arranged it, so they had no choice but to set up camp here!
"Then, all it takes is a single fire to turn their eight hundred li long camp into ashes!
"The Immortal of War, you are truly worthy of being called the Immortal of War."

"wrong."

Han Xiang's face was as calm as a lake. He flew his sword to high altitude, overlooking the raging volcano. He realized that many of the camps in the 800-li chain were empty.

"Report——"

Sure enough, the soldiers were about to come and report.

"More than 90% of Dasheng's Dubiao Army retreated as if they had received the news in advance!"

"Only the 20,000 men in the front line have not been notified and are still in the camp."

"..."

(End of this chapter)