From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

"This is the only way."

From the first light of dawn in the east to the setting sun, he had been busy all day. Looking at the haphazardly laid out barricades in the valley, and then at the piles of stones and logs on both sides of the valley, Chen Shi couldn't help but nod.

From a purely defensive standpoint, this is the best they can do right now.

If it's just a small group of rebels, they won't be able to get through here. Even if it's only a thousand or two, we can still handle them. But if it's any bigger, we probably won't be able to stop them with just these few.

"Rest where you are! Be ready to fight at any time!"

It was already dark, and the soldiers were exhausted after a long day. Chen Shi gave them an order.

In addition, scouts were stationed a few miles ahead, ready to return and report immediately if any rebel forces were to attack this area.

Chen Shi also found an open space, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes slightly, and silently counted his breaths. In just a few breaths, he entered a state of tranquility.

A clear mind is nourished by heaven and earth.

"He does have some talent."

Seeing Chen Shi quickly enter a meditative state, Ru Ru chuckled softly.

Then he found a sheltered spot, but instead of meditating like Chen Shi, he lay down in a comfortable position, yawned, and went straight to sleep.

In contrast, Shen Bi was uneasy and restless. It wasn't until late at night, when she was so tired, that she finally drifted off to sleep next to Chen Shi.

"General! General!"

As dawn approached, urgent shouts rang out, and a scout came running from afar.

Although Chen Shi had entered a meditative state, he was extremely alert and immediately woke up, realizing something was wrong.

"They're here! The rebels are coming this way!"

Upon reaching them, the scout spoke with a look of panic on his face.

really.

"How many people?"

Chen Shi remained calm and immediately asked a question.

"At least three or four thousand people!"

The scout swallowed hard, his face turning extremely pale.

Three or four thousand.

Chen Shi immediately frowned. He tried to appear calm and collected, but his palms started to sweat.

He might be able to put up a fight against one or two thousand people, but if it's three or four thousand, the difference in numbers is too great, and he simply can't handle it.

After a moment's hesitation, Chen Shi swayed and used his movement technique to rush south.

A moment later, after traveling several miles, they saw a cloud of dust rising where the sky met the earth, and a dense, dark mass of rebels.

"That's far more than three or four thousand..."

After making a rough estimate, Chen Shi's expression grew increasingly serious; there were probably five thousand people!

With so many rebels, there's absolutely no chance if we try to hold out.

Annoyed, he was also puzzled: how could there be so many rebels?

There are only tens of thousands of people in the city. After leaving the city, they will be slaughtered by the army and scattered into many groups. How many people can each group have?

This place is quite a distance from Suibin City. How many of them could have traveled this far?

Five thousand rebels, breaking out in this direction, are probably all heading this way!

That's just too unlucky.

But he had no time to think about that now. Chen Shi frowned and immediately turned back.

"How is it?"

While Ru Ru was still asleep, Chen Bi had already woken up when the scouts reported back. Upon seeing Chen Shi return, he quickly asked a question.

"It is estimated that there are five thousand people."

Chen Shi, with a serious expression, spoke the truth.

Upon hearing this, Shen Bi was immediately stunned, his face showing undisguised panic.

"How can there be so many people? We can't hold them off at all! Let's escape before the rebels arrive!"

"escape?"

Chen Shi frowned and snorted coldly.

He fled without a fight, letting the main force of the rebels escape, and even directly caused the failure of this rebellion. How could Gu Tingshu let him go?

Military law is as firm as a mountain; he will surely be beheaded and his head displayed to serve as a warning to others!

Of course, he could also escape completely and not return to the Marquis's mansion. As long as he wasn't caught by Gu Tingshu, there would be no way to deal with him.

But in doing so, he lost everything he had in Yongqiu City.

Money is one thing, but what about people?

What will happen to Cui Nong? What will happen to Yun'er? How can he face Gu Hanying?

Therefore, he cannot escape!

"But? We can't win!"

Seeing Chen Shi's meaning, Shen Bi's expression became even more solemn.

If a real battle were to break out, Chen Shi, as a general, would certainly not risk his life himself, but would instead order his subordinates to charge forward. Shen Bi thought to herself that, apart from sleeping with Chen Shi at night, she was not much different from any other ordinary subordinate.

If he ultimately loses, Chen Shi will definitely flee for his life, but he might not take her with him. After all, there are plenty of women who can sleep with Chen Shi, and as for improving the Elephant King Stake, he already has the young nun.

Shen Bi feared battle because she might actually die!

Knowing this, she was still bound by the Heart-Eating Gu and dared not escape unless Chen Shi gave the order.

"Fortunately, the items were delivered last night, so let's give it a shot."

Turning his head to look behind him, Chen Shi saw a small mountain of bulging burlap sacks, and his gaze darkened.

Although there's no guarantee of success, given the current situation, we have no choice but to give it a try.

"gather!"

Having made up his mind, Chen Shi gave a shout.

One hundred soldiers immediately gathered around.

Hearing that the rebels were approaching, everyone became extremely nervous.

"You should already know, so let me tell you clearly, the rebels are numerous, estimated to number five thousand."

Chen Shi's gaze swept over everyone without any attempt to conceal anything.

Upon hearing this number, the crowd visibly stirred, their faces showing fear.

They only had one hundred men, while the enemy had five thousand. Moreover, they were in this narrow valley, where they could be buried alive with corpses!

"Now, I have a plan to defeat the enemy, but I'm only 50% sure of success."

Chen Shi didn't mince words and spoke directly.

"We are all born of parents. With life and death at stake, I don't want to make things difficult for you. Those who are afraid, leave; those who are willing to take the gamble with me, stay."

This……

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged bewildered glances.

They didn't know what Chen Shi's plans were or whether they would work.

But Chen Shi said he was only 50% sure.

In other words, if you stay, there is a 50% chance of dying!

"Manager Chen! I have an elderly mother and children at home, I... I must go now!"

"I'm not married yet, I don't want to die!"

"I'm leaving too!"

Immediately afterwards, like a dam bursting, many people shouted and left.

This was also within Chen Shi's expectations.

After all, who would be willing to risk their life against him?

In the blink of an eye, only a dozen or so of the original one hundred people remained.

Chen Shi counted carefully; there were seventeen people in total.

The number of people has been reduced by more than half, but it doesn't matter. Facing five thousand rebels, the difference between one hundred and seventeen people is not significant.

Why don't you leave?

Chen Shi looked at the seventeen people and asked a question.

"We...swear to follow the general to the death!"

The seventeen men exchanged glances, then suddenly shouted in unison, their gazes firm and unwavering.

"Hehe, okay!"

Chen Shi smiled, then his expression suddenly turned serious as he looked at the seventeen people and spoke solemnly.

"After this battle, as long as you survive, you will be my brothers, Chen Shi's brothers! I guarantee you wealth and honor!"

"Thank you, General!"

"Alright, we can talk about the rest later. The rebels are arriving soon, so let's get ready."

Time was of the essence, and Chen Shi didn't have time to say more.

Then, everyone was instructed to start a fire and set up a pot.

Fifteen minutes later, the ground trembled slightly, and dust rose from the horizon.

Soon, the rebels surged into Knife Ridge Valley.

"Charge!"

Looking at the straight and narrow valley, and then at the antlers that fill it, as well as the rocks and wooden stakes that almost overflow from both sides above the valley.

Without the slightest hesitation, with a roar, the rebels charged into the valley.