The Prodigal Son

Inside Wulin City.

"General, something terrible has happened! The Linjiang military camp has been attacked by a large force of enemy cavalry!"

Si Rong was awakened from his sleep by his panicked personal guards.

Still dazed, Si Rong froze for a moment, then suddenly snapped to attention and shouted, "What did you just say?"

The guard quickly repeated what he had just said.

"How is that possible? Where are the enemy troops?"

Si Rong could hardly believe his ears and angrily questioned him.

"I don't know either!"

The guards were in a panic. "General, the enemy has really attacked! We can hear the battle cries coming from the riverside military camp even from the south city wall..."

Upon hearing his personal guard's words, Si Rong's mind went blank. He immediately ordered his men to prepare horses and then sent men to Linjiang military camp to investigate the situation.

Then, Si Rong rushed towards the south city wall at top speed.

Before even reaching the southern city wall, Si Rong heard shouts of battle coming from the Linjiang military camp.

Finished!

The enemy has really attacked!

Si Rong forced himself to remain calm and quickly climbed onto the city wall.

When he reached the top of the city wall, he discovered that several generals had already arrived there before him.

Before Si Rong could even speak, an impatient general blurted out, "The Linjiang military camp has been attacked! General, please send troops to reinforce it immediately!"

"Shut up!"

"It must be the Ning army from the other side attacking!"

The general said with certainty.

"Use your pig brain!" Si Rong roared. "The sound of so many hooves must be a large cavalry force! Do you think the Ning army across the Yi River would bring such a large number of cavalry to attack?"

After being scolded by Si Rong, the general immediately fell silent.

With so many cavalrymen, they certainly weren't the Ning army from across the Yi River.

But where did this large force of cavalry come from to attack them?

Could it be that King Su of Xiaxing was also defeated?

If Prince Su had been defeated, how could they have received no news at all?

"General, no matter what, we must provide support!"

At this moment, another general spoke up: "If we don't provide support now, the Linjiang water fortress will fall, and the Ning army across the Yi River will keep pouring in! Then, the city won't be able to hold out either!"

"I never said I wouldn't provide support!"

Si Rong roared, "We need to understand the situation before we offer support! We know nothing now, what if we fall into the enemy's trap by rushing in?"

"But if we drag our feet, what if the Linjiang military camp is breached?" the general retorted.

"you……"

Si Rong was instantly speechless, only able to stare at the other person with a frosty expression.

However, the other side showed no fear. "General, your status is too high; it is not advisable to take such a risk! This humble general is willing to lead troops to provide support!"

"This humble general is also willing!"

"And there's my subordinate!"

Several of his generals stepped forward.

Even Si Rong's deputy general stepped forward.

Looking at the unruly group of people, Si Rong was so angry he almost flew to heaven on the spot.

What utter nonsense about a noble status!

Aren't they just indirectly saying that they are afraid of death?

He knew that these generals were very dissatisfied with him.

Many of them had fought alongside the Crown Prince in the Battle of Guanzhou last year and had distinguished themselves in the battle.

They were naturally dissatisfied that they had ridden on their heads without having accomplished anything themselves.

Struggling to suppress his anger, Si Rong gritted his teeth and growled, "I've already sent men to investigate! Whether to provide support will be decided after we've ascertained the situation!"

"By the time you find out the situation, Linjiang Military Camp will have already fallen!" The lieutenant's tone changed abruptly. "It's only seven or eight li away, how can you find out the situation? Can't you advance and scout at the same time?"

"that is!"

Another person chimed in, "General, your status is so high that even if you lose the Linjiang military camp, no one will blame you! But we, your humble servants, do not have that status. If the Linjiang military camp is lost, we will all lose our heads!"

Hearing this person's words, the others nodded in agreement.

Who is Si Rong?

He is the Crown Princess's elder brother!

The future Emperor's brother-in-law!

Even without any merit, one can lead troops and guard a region.

Losing the Linjiang military stronghold isn't his problem!

Of course he's not in a hurry!

"You...you're being insolent!"

Si Rong flew into a rage, drawing his sword with a sharp clang: "No one is to move without my orders! Anyone who disobeys will be executed!"

"Then, General, execute me now!"

The lieutenant stepped forward, confronting Si Rong while saying sarcastically, "So that I won't have to take the blame for someone else's cowardice and missed opportunity!"

"And there's my subordinate!"

"And me!"

Immediately afterwards, the others stepped forward.

They were already very dissatisfied with Si Rong, and now that Si Rong was afraid of death and refused to help, their pent-up resentment finally exploded.

If it weren't for the fact that Si Rong is the Crown Princess's elder brother, they probably would have already kidnapped him.

Looking at the generals in front of him, Si Rong couldn't help but tremble with anger.

For a fleeting moment, he really wanted to kill his deputy general with a single stroke.

But he doesn't dare to do that now.

If they really did that, a mutiny would definitely happen.

"Fine, it's just leading troops to provide support, right?"

Si Rong angrily sheathed his sword and roared, "Go and muster the troops! Go and muster the troops now! I will personally lead the troops to provide support!"

Having said that, Si Rong walked down the city wall, filled with anger.

asshole!

A bunch of damn bastards!

It's one thing if I have some complaints about myself on a regular basis.

When the battle was imminent, they dared to collectively disobey orders!

If they survive this battle, we'll settle the score with them properly!

Just as they were mustering their troops, the scouts Si Rong had sent finally returned to report: "General Qi, there is a Ning army cavalry force near Taojia Village!"

Sure enough, someone was on guard against them!

Si Rong's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked, "Approximately how many enemy troops are there?"

"It's too dark to see clearly."

The visitor cautiously replied, "I estimate there are at least two or three thousand men."

Si Rong lowered his head in thought.

Under normal circumstances, they should have split up their forces.

Send a force to block the Ning army cavalry in Taojia Village, while the main force bypasses them and heads directly towards the Linjiang military camp.

The problem is that the road through Taojia Village is the shortest route to Linjiang Military Village.

This detour will add seven or eight miles to the journey.

In that case, the purpose of providing support is lost!

That's it!

Let's just charge in!

Having made up his mind, Si Rong no longer hesitated: "Order Yu Gongli to lead his troops as the vanguard and immediately launch an attack on the enemy forces in Taojia Village!"

Following Si Rong's order, all departments immediately accelerated their preparations.

After completing preparations, Yu Gong immediately led his troops as the vanguard to attack Taojia Village.

Shortly after they left the city, Han Chong received the news.

Upon learning that the Yan army inside the city dared to send reinforcements, Han Chong was overjoyed: "Good! Tell the brothers, the meat is delivered to their mouths; whether they can get a bite or not depends on their skills!"

He was afraid that the Yan army inside Wulin City wouldn't provide support!

Now, there's no need to worry about not getting credit!

If we take out the Yan army's reinforcements first, it will be much easier to attack Wulin City!