Mo Xiuyao looked at the generals below with a smile that wasn't a smile and asked, "You all want to know when to attack the city?"
The generals all nodded. They were anxiously waiting. They were about to attack the Emperor Of Xiling's city. This was a feat that the Mohist army hadn't achieved in the past two hundred years.
Mo Xiuyao looked at them with a smile and said, "I don't plan to attack the Imperial City."
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but reveal a shocked expression. Although they had some guesses, when they really heard Prince say this, they were still a little surprised. Moreover, if they didn't plan to attack the city, they didn't need to come at all. They could just go back home. Could it be that the Xiling army that was scared of them along the way dared to chase after them?
"Prince … why don't you attack?" Yun Ting couldn't help but raise his hand and ask. Everyone's gaze immediately turned to Mo Xiuyao.
Mo Xiuyao asked faintly, "To attack Bian City, how many soldiers did the Mohist army lose?"
Everyone was silent. Although the Mohist army's journey could be said to be a rare success, Bian City still lost many soldiers. However, Bian City still lost a lot of soldiers. Preliminary calculations showed that Bian City had lost close to 80,000 to 90,000 soldiers. It was almost the sum of the losses before and after the battle. Now that the army was near the Emperor Of Xiling's city, the reason why there were still three hundred thousand soldiers was because Lv Songxian had sent over a hundred thousand more elite soldiers. These were the Mohist army's most elite soldiers.
Mo Xiuyao said, "Although the Emperor Of Xiling's city doesn't have as long a history as Bian City, its defensive capabilities are definitely better than Bian City's. In addition … the last of I's three great generals, Shuntian General Feng Ao, is currently in the Imperial City. The Mohist army can indeed attack the Emperor Of Xiling's city, but I don't want to pay that many losses. In addition … I don't want to destroy the city's defenses. "
The Imperial City wasn't that old, only about a hundred and fifty years ago. It was a city that the Xiling Kingdom had spent over ten years to build. When the West-Hill was first established, the kingdoms of the Western Region were restless. The two founding emperors of West-Hill dared to choose a place close to the border as their imperial city. One had to say that they were extraordinarily courageous. Perhaps there was also a hint of warning for future generations to be constantly vigilant. Once the Mohist army took over the entire northern part of Xiling, the former border of Xiling would become the border of the Mohist army. This former imperial city would become the last and most solid defense for the countries of the Western Region.
"Then … what does Prince plan to do? We can't just waste time like this or not fight, right? "Zhang Qilan asked.
Mo Xiuyao smiled but did not answer. Everyone looked at Ye Li.
Ye Li lowered her eyebrows and smiled faintly. "There is a saying in the art of war: the best strategy is to attack the enemy's plans. Next is to attack the enemy's allies. Next is to attack the enemy's army. The best strategy is to subdue the enemy without fighting."
Everyone was in awe. Princess Consort was really heavenly.
Feng Zhiyao touched his nose and thought silently in his heart. Which military book mentioned this?
Yun Ting looked at her with admiration. Princess Consort is well-read. I have been reading military books for three whole months and I still haven't seen it!
"Ahem …" Feng Zhiyao coughed lightly and respectfully asked for advice. "Princess Consort means to subdue the enemy without fighting? This … I'm afraid it's not that easy? " Even if the Emperor Of Xiling was really a fool, the officials of the West-Hill Imperial Court would not agree to give up the Imperial City just like that. That was the Imperial City, the capital of a country, not a piece of potato!
Ye Li smiled and said, "Won't we know if it works later?"
Zhang Qilan frowned and asked, "If we don't attack the city, then … what if there are reinforcements?" Mo Xiuyao glanced at him indifferently and said, "What do we do? Of course we kill them! Don't worry about the Imperial City. If there are any reinforcements from the Xiling Army during this period, kill them all! "
Everyone then let out a sigh of relief. They still had to fight. However, they would definitely have an advantage in a field battle compared to a siege.
"We obey!" Everyone replied in unison. Feng Zhiyao was deep in thought. Actually … this was also a psychological attack, right?
"Princess Prince, Princess Consort, there is someone outside the camp who came from the Emperor Of Xiling's city and wants to see you." The guard at the door came in and reported.
Mo Xiuyao raised his eyebrows and asked, "Who is it?"
The guard said, "It's said to be the Fourth Young Master of the Xu family. However, he doesn't have a token from the Prince Ding Mansion, so …" Xu Qingbai was different from Xu Qingchen and Xu Qingze who were often in Glass City. He was also different from Xu Qingfeng who was in the army camp. Not many people in the Mohist army knew him. Especially the ordinary soldiers in the lower ranks, there were even fewer people who knew him. Therefore, according to the rules, they still had to come in and report his arrival before letting him into the camp.
Ye Li was delighted when she heard this. "Fourth Brother is here?"
Mo Xiuyao pulled Ye Li up and smiled. "Since that's the case, let's go out and welcome the Fourth Young Master. I feel that he will bring us good news. "Everyone was also curious. Why would the Fourth Young Master of the Xu family be in the Emperor Of Xiling's city? More importantly, what kind of good news would he bring them?
When the group walked out of the camp, someone had already come out to welcome Xu Qingbai. It was Xu Qingfeng, who had gone out for a stroll because he had nothing to do. Xu Qingfeng was shocked to see his fourth brother, who was supposed to be planting potatoes in the northwest, mysteriously appear in West-Hill. Moreover, he came out of the Imperial City. He pulled Xu Qingbai over and examined him for a long time. After confirming that he was not injured at all, he asked, "Fourth Brother, why are you here? Does Eldest Aunt know? "
Xu Qingbai was in a good mood when faced with his third brother's undisguised relationship. He shook his head and smiled. "Third Brother, seems like you're doing well?"
Xu Qingfeng was in high spirits. He smiled and said, "Of course, your third brother has made a lot of contributions this time. Qin Feng said that when we go back, he will promote me to the Deputy Commander of the Qi Lin. "Although Xu Qingfeng understood that it was more or less because of his cousin's face. After all, he was not the only commander of the team who had made contributions. However, he also knew that Qin Feng was definitely not someone who could not distinguish between public and private affairs. At least this showed that Qin Feng recognized his ability.
"Then I have to congratulate you, Third Brother." Xu Qingbai smiled. Xu Qingfeng's smile faded. He said, "You still haven't told me why you are here. If Eldest Aunt knows that you came here, she will be scared to death! "
Xu Qingbai smiled helplessly and said, "Father and Big Brother both know. When I'm done here, I will also write a letter to tell them that I'm safe. Third Brother, I have something to discuss with Li 'er and Prince Ding. "
"Third Brother …" As they were talking, Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao had already walked out. Behind them was a large group of people. Xu Qingbai could not help but feel a little flattered.
"How was it?" Mo Xiuyao asked faintly.
"Fortunately, I didn't disappoint you." Xu Qingbai smiled.
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