The sky was already dark. Thick, dark clouds came from all directions and piled up densely. They gathered together and shrouded the sky.
Looking up, it looked like an overturned black wok had covered the earth. The howling wind blew through the bushes, bringing with it a muddy fragrance that was unique to the soil. It had rained heavily a few days ago. The bumpy ground was filled with mud that had yet to evaporate.
"Report — there are signs of marching ahead. It's suspected to be the enemy."
Several scouts reported one by one. Meng Hun's expression was solemn. Beside him, Liyun's eyes were cold. "Have we been exposed?"
Meng Hun frowned and snorted. "It might not be that we've been exposed. It could be that the enemy has other plans. Go and investigate again! "
One by one, the scouts were sent out. News came back one by one. Meng Hun and Liyun's expressions gradually relaxed.
"According to our judgment, the marching traces were left half a day ago. Looking at this route, they shouldn't have discovered us …" Meng Hun rode on the horse. After a few days of marching, he did not have time to wash up. He looked a little rough. The wrinkles between his brows formed a few deep marks.
Liyun's situation was slightly better than Meng Hun's. He was still fresh meat. Even if he was rougher, it would only make him more tasteful.
Now that he was the vice-captain of the vanguard, Liyun became cold and stern.
"The Tsing Yi Army doesn't have a complete supply source. They can only rely on plundering the local people to maintain their military expenses." Liyun's eyes shone with a fanatical desire to fight. If this was really the Tsing Yi Army's latest supply, then they were extremely lucky. They were destined to have a good start.
He stuck out his tongue and licked his dry lips. "We still don't know the situation in Chengan District. But the supply has always been the lifeline of the army. If we cut off the Tsing Yi Army's supply to Chengan District, we can take it down even if we besiege it … "
There were four counties in Fengyi County. They were Xiangyang District, which was owned by Jiang Pengji, Chengan District, Maolin District, and Jiaoping District that were occupied by the Tsing Yi Army. Xiangyang District was the most remote among the four counties, but it had the largest area. Chengan District was the most prosperous.
The geographical location of Chengan District was rather special. It could be attacked or defended. It had always been the center of Fengyi County. Due to various reasons, it was the first place that the Tsing Yi Army had their eyes on. Now it had become one of their main camps. It was estimated that there were more than 20,000 Tsing Yi Army members there.
Although they did not know the specific situation of the Tsing Yi Army, according to the reports of the spies, the Tsing Yi Army and the Red Lotus Group had been at odds for a whole winter. They were extremely short of resources in all aspects. If they intercepted their rations and supplies now, it would be extremely convenient for the middle troops to attack.
Hearing this suggestion, Meng Hun was also tempted. Now that he was the captain of the vanguard battalion, it was up to him to decide whether to pursue or attack.
The vanguard battalion was responsible for scouting the path for the entire army. Not only did they have to investigate the enemy's terrain, but they also had to pay attention to the enemy's movements and disrupt their deployment. If the situation allowed it, they had to engage the enemy's vanguard troops and reap the greatest harvest.
Now that they have discovered the Tsing Yi army's supply team, if they do not seize the opportunity and wait for the supplies to be transported to Ancheng district, it will only cause more trouble.
. the Tsing Yi Army would get the supplies. Their morale would be maintained at a higher level. It would be disadvantageous for them to fight a war of attrition and delay for the Tsing Yi Army's reinforcements.
If his lord led her troops to the city walls and the Tsing Yi army received this batch of provisions, their morale would be maintained at a relatively high level. If they continued to fight a war of attrition with them and delay time for the Tsing Yi army's reinforcements, it would be disadvantageous to his side.
Without the supplies, the Tsing Yi Army would be exhausted. They would be besieged for a few days and their morale would plummet.
Without morale, it would be easier to attack the city.
Meng Hun believed in the siege weapons that his lord had created, and he also hoped that they would produce an unexpected result in the first battle. However, it was inevitable that there would be sacrifices during the siege, and it was also a good thing to reduce the number of casualties. Soon, he made a decision.
"Chase!"
At the same time, he sent a scout to pass the order to the main army.
Although the vanguard could go anywhere, they could not go with the flow. If they were completely cut off from the main army, they would be like an earthworm with its body cut off. Both ends would be short. If they encountered the enemy and could not take care of both ends, they would cry.
It was proven that Meng Hun was more reliable and conservative than Jiang Pengji.
If Jiang Pengji was in charge of the vanguard, she would go wherever she wanted. Wherever the enemy was, she would point her blade at them. She would bite them no matter how small they were. She would kill one if she saw one, kill two if she saw two … As for what the main army was, it was none of her business.
She would deal with the enemy when they came.
Therefore, Wei Ci could not understand how such an unrestrained person became one of the world's hegemons.
It was not until his old master was killed and he joined Jiang Pengji's camp that he found out the mystery.
The vanguard was a bunch of mad dogs. The main army and logistics were also a bunch of warmongers. If they wanted to launch a sneak attack, they might fall into the enemy's trap.
Later, they got a few strategists to be their nannies. The situation was much better.
However, the strategists were hardworking nannies. The generals were still mad dogs that ran everywhere.
The people at the front fought and expanded their gains. The nannies at the back cleaned up the mess.
It was like an old lady holding a milk bottle and trying hard to call for her grandson to drink milk. The naughty grandson always had an expression that said, "I don't want to listen to you."
What could they do?
They were also very desperate.
Wei Ci could not help but pity Jiang Pengji's previous team of civil officials … Oh, the team of civil officials in this lifetime seemed to be equally pitiful.
He secretly glanced at Jiang Pengji. When she heard the news from the scouts, she indeed revealed a look of pity and envy.
"My lord needs to take command of the main army. She can't be moved easily."
Wei Ci reminded her leisurely, as if he was reciting the Band-tightening Incantation.
"I haven't said anything yet." Jiang Pengji ordered the scout who came to report the news to leave. She turned her head and rolled her eyes at Wei Ci.
Laosiji Lianmeng: "Yes, the streamer didn't say anything, but the look in your eyes clearly betrayed your thoughts."
Tiancheng: "Hahaha, the streamer looked envious just now. Her heart suddenly softened."
Yuepao Doubii: "To let the warmonger obediently take command of the main army, these literati are really scary."
Qiuyue Biao: "I believe that the streamer is not someone who can be held back easily. She can't lead the vanguard, but she can take the initiative to attack the city. Are any of you like me looking forward to the streamer taking the lead to kill the enemy's general when she calls for battle?
Wei Ci was too annoying. He touched a sore spot.
However, the eyes of him and the audience in the streaming room were as bright as snow.
Wei Ci said, "My lord wants to lead the vanguard, but it's impossible."
If the lord were to lead the vanguard, Wei Ci was really not confident that he could lead the main army to find her position.
Jiang Pengji smiled and said, "How do you know it's impossible if you don't try?"
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