From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

Time flies, and March is here in the blink of an eye.

With the help of the two women, Chen Shi persevered every day, and finally reached the final stage of the Elephant King Stake!

Meanwhile, after being besieged for half a month, the rebel army in Suibin City had also reached a dead end.

Inside the large tent, Gu Tingshu and Feng Lin sat side by side, with the generals of both armies gathered together.

They had received confirmation that the city was running out of food and the rebels were about to break out of the city.

"Then let's arrange it like this."

After more than an hour of discussion, the army was arrayed around Suibin City on the sand table, with only a gap appearing on the north side.

After being starved for half a month, the rebels, though no longer possessing much fighting strength, still number in the tens of thousands, and this place probably couldn't possibly feed them all at once. Furthermore, if they were pushed too hard, the rebels would surely launch a desperate counterattack.

As the art of war says: When besieging an army, leave an opening.

They surrounded it on three sides, leaving one corner open to show a way out and prevent it from engaging in a prolonged battle.

It is precisely the tactic of surrounding three sides while leaving one side undefended.

"Who should be in charge of guarding this place?"

The enemy fled through the northern breach, but their troops had already laid an ambush at various key points, like an open pocket. They were just waiting for the rebels to slip into it, then they could be divided and annihilated in the process!

Gu Tingshu pointed to a place called Knife Ridge Valley and asked a question.

All the checkpoints are ready, except for this one, which hasn't been finalized yet.

Although the place is not large, it is like a small hole at the bottom of a pocket. If it is not fortified, the rebels might actually pass through it, and all our previous efforts would be in vain.

Since it is a valley, which is relatively narrow, too many people and horses cannot be arranged properly and will not be able to play their role.

But if there are too few people, the rebels are numerous and powerful, and if they rush over, we may not be able to hold our ground.

For a moment, Gu Tingshu and Feng Lin were in a dilemma, unsure which troops or generals to assign to this location.

As he spoke, his gaze swept across the crowd.

Everyone turned their heads away, not daring to meet Gu Tingshu's gaze.

Knife Ridge Valley is remote, and even the rebels might not know this route. But it's better to be safe than sorry. If they do pass through here and we can't hold the line, the rebels might escape. That would be a huge crime.

"I do have someone in mind."

Just then, Feng Ji spoke, but he looked at Chen Shi.

"I've heard that General Chen has a heavily armored infantry unit under his command. Although it only has a hundred men, they are all rank-two warriors. They are truly a formidable force, and it would be most suitable for him to lead his troops to guard this place."

Feng Ji is a bastard!

Chen Shi cursed inwardly, but showed no outward expression. He quickly spoke to Gu Tingshu.

"If it could share your burdens, Your Excellency, I would gladly do so. However, this matter is of great importance, and I am inexperienced and lack the knowledge to shoulder such a responsibility. My life is of little value; I only fear that it might delay Your Excellency's important task of suppressing the rebellion!"

"What you say is not wrong."

Gu Tingshu looked at Chen Shi and nodded slightly.

Indeed, when it comes to elite troops, Chen Shi's hundred heavily armored soldiers are the most suitable.

But Chen Shi's words were not without reason. He was too young and had no experience in fighting before. This responsibility was too heavy for him, and he was afraid he could not bear it.

"I think Second Brother's suggestion is quite good."

Feng Lin smiled and said...

"Although Chief Steward Chen is young, as the saying goes, ambition knows no age. Moreover, he has become the chief steward of the Marquis of Jing'an's residence before he has even come of age, which shows his ability. I am extremely at ease having him guard this place."

"Unexpectedly, the Marquis of Dingyuan values ​​Chen Shi highly."

Gu Tingshu glanced at Feng Lin and chuckled softly.

The old fox in officialdom could easily see that Feng Lin didn't actually value Chen Shi; he was clearly trying to put him in danger!

He wondered to himself what Chen Shi had done to offend the Marquis of Dingyuan's mansion.

Although he wanted to protect her, Gu Tingshu couldn't refuse without a good reason since Feng Lin had already spoken.

After all, he was just a servant; it wasn't worth getting into a falling out with the Marquis of Dingyuan's household.

Furthermore, judging from the current situation, Chen Shi and his hundred heavily armored men are indeed the best choice.

"Since Marquis Dingyuan strongly recommends it..."

After a moment's hesitation, Gu Tingshu looked at Chen Shi with a serious expression.

"Chen Shi, this heavy responsibility is now entrusted to you."

"I...I fear I have failed Your Lordship's high expectations."

"Just do your best, we all believe in your abilities."

"...Your subordinate obeys!"

Since Gu Tingshu had already made his decision, what else could Chen Shi say?

Gritting my teeth, I had no choice but to agree.

He cursed inwardly, thinking that Feng Ji and Feng Lin, those two bastards, were deliberately trying to harm him.

"You've been appointed to this critical mission. So, regardless of whether the enemy passes through Knife Ridge Valley, after this battle, I will award you a great merit and two thousand military credits!"

Knowing that he was putting Chen Shi in a difficult position, Gu Tingshu spoke up again, as a way of comforting him.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis!"

Two thousand military merits is no small amount.

After all, Chen Shi has only earned four thousand military merits so far in this battle.

Chen Shi's face lit up with joy, and he immediately expressed his gratitude.

For a moment, many envious glances were cast into the tent, and some couldn't help but regret not taking on the mission.

Although it's somewhat risky, the probability of the rebels taking this route is not very high.

If the rebels don't come, wouldn't that be like getting two thousand military merits for free?

Thinking about this made him even more annoyed; Chen Shi had gotten all the benefits.

Feng Ji, who recommended Chen Shi, glanced at Chen Shi and gave a cold smile.

"All units to their designated positions before dawn!"

Once the deployment was complete, Gu Tingshu gave the order.

"yes!"

Everyone stood up and responded in unison.

Then they filed out and rushed back to their respective teams.

It was already late at night, so they immediately set up a pot and cooked a meal. After eating their fill, the various units set off.

Chen Shi led a hundred heavily armored soldiers, along with the young nun Ruru and Chen Bi, straight to Knife Ridge Valley.

The distance was less than twenty li, and if they traveled quickly, they would arrive in an hour.

The entire valley is three to four hundred meters long, straight like a knife's ridge, and only seven or eight meters wide.

While it may not be an impregnable fortress, it is certainly not a place where large armies can pass through, making it a dangerous location that is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

Of course, everything has its limits.

If the main force of the rebels really comes this way, Chen Shi's hundred men alone probably won't be able to hold it.

"Hurry up!"

After the inspection, Chen Shi immediately issued an order.

On one side, obstacles such as deer antlers were set up in the valley, and on the other side, stones and trees were arranged on both sides above the valley.

"……no."

Looking at the busy soldiers, Chen Shi frowned deeply.

In the face of absolute strength, all tricks are meaningless.

He has too few troops, and even with these preparations, he still won't be able to stop the rebels if they come.

"Someone come here!"

After pondering for a while, Chen Shi immediately summoned two people.

After exchanging a few words, the two men rode away quickly.

"This is the only way."

Looking towards the horizon, the eastern sky was beginning to lighten with the first hint of dawn, and Chen Shi's expression was serious.

Do your best and leave the rest to fate!

"Charge out!"

Time passed slowly, and at noon, with a roar, all four gates of Suibin City opened at the same time, and tens of thousands of rebels surged out, heading in four different directions.

"kill!"

The army was already in full battle array. After a volley of arrows, the cavalry charged straight ahead, like sharp steel knives, cutting the rebels into pieces.

Immediately afterwards, the army pressed forward, and it was a face-to-face massacre.

Although the rebels were numerous, their individual strength was too weak. After being starved for half a month, they were now like sugarcane stalks, and a single cut could fell a large number of them.

"Charge! Charge out!"

Among the rebels, a middle-aged man dressed in ordinary clothes, protected by more than a dozen skilled fighters, was rushing out with the army.

After several setbacks, they finally discovered the gap to the north and charged straight through.

"Tell General Tianzun that if you want to escape alive, go through Blade Ridge Valley!"

A soldier suddenly rushed over, and as their blades clashed, he suddenly whispered something.

Then they quickly retreated and disappeared into the chaotic crowd in the blink of an eye.