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When the second-in-command invited the higher-ups of the Red Lotus Group into the city to discuss the grand plan, the Red Lotus Group agreed without even thinking about it.
However, they were a little more cautious. They brought 2,000 troops into the city, while the other 30,000 troops remained outside the city.
If anything went wrong, these 30,000 troops would rush into the city at the first instance.
The second-in-command and the military advisor of the Red Lotus Group did not get along very well. Both were fed up with each other, but the current situation was unique and they had no choice but to work together.
The scholar had already secretly made up his mind. After they beat back Liu Xi, he would be the first to capture the second-in-command and interrogate him.
Now, for the sake of the bigger picture, he could only endure for the time being … Heh, he would let this boorish fellow run wild for a few more days.
The scholar was secretly calculating. How could he know that the second-in-command was also plotting against him?
Although the scholar and the others had brought 2,000 men with them, these 2,000 men were no match for the 30,000 troops in the city.
On the surface, the two of them feigned civility, but in reality, they each had their own plans.
No matter how the military drums sounded outside, the second-in-command still guarded the city and refused to come out. The soldiers guarding the city even cursed him loudly outside.
Inside the city, the second-in-command held a banquet. The dancers and singers sang and danced to liven things up. At the same time, a group of prostitutes and prostitutes served them from the side.
The drumming outside the city was like thunder. Even from such a distance, one could still hear it if they listened carefully.
After three rounds of wine, they began to talk about the main topic.
The second-in-command had a bitter expression on his face. He secretly rubbed his hands and grabbed the scholar beside him to complain.
He didn't dare to say that he had kidnapped the Hierarch in front of everyone, so he could only change the topic and make things difficult for himself. On account of the fact that they were from the same bloodline and were like brothers, he had to help him defeat Liu Xi outside the city …
The scholar's smile was very stiff. He wanted to withdraw his hand, but the second-in-command held it tightly and could not do so.
"Don't be anxious. Thief Liu only has ten thousand troops. How can he be a match for us?" The scholar forced a smile and comforted him, "Actually, as long as our two clans put aside our former enmity and work together to occupy the city walls, the traitor Liu will retreat on his own in less than half a month."
The second-in-command said, "But right now, they're challenging us to a fight. If we don't fight, wouldn't we lose face?"
The scholar said, "How much is face worth? As long as we can defeat Liu Xi, our sect will be renowned throughout the world. "
After that, the scholar analyzed Liu Xi's current awkward situation in detail, as if he was giving pointers to the country, and his words were reasonable and well-grounded.
Everyone in the hall complimented and flattered the scholar, making him feel as if he was on cloud nine. He had completely forgotten about his previous failure.
Outside the city, no matter how many people Jiang Pengji sent to challenge them to a fight, the people inside the city held their ground and refused to come out. They were determined to be mute.
Seeing that the sky was getting darker and darker, Jiang Pengji's eyes turned frosty.
Yang Si hurried over. His footsteps were hurried, and his breathing was heavy. He shouted, "My lord … my lord, I've found out the exact news. Not long ago, there was an unusual movement in the Red Lotus Group's camp. About 2,000 people entered Qiuyu County. It looks like they're ready to join forces. "
Jiang Pengji's eyes flickered slightly, and there was a slight smile on her lips.
"2,000 people? Are there any important people among them? "
She crossed her arms over her chest and looked up at the sky. She pondered and calculated in her heart.
Yang Si was already prepared. He opened his mouth and said, "According to the scouts' report, the leader is probably an elite high-level member of the Red Lotus Group. But it's too far away, so the details are not clear. But judging from the clothes they're wearing, there may be 23 high-level members. "
The Red Lotus Group was not a regular army. Most of the members were poor people. They wore whatever they had. Many of their clothes were taken from the dead and wrapped around their bodies casually. As long as they could keep warm and not freeze to death, it was fine. Who cared if they were clean or beautiful?
Therefore, in the Red Lotus Group, those who wore armor or bright clothes were basically people of status and prestige.
The scouts couldn't get too close, but judging by their clothes, their identities were about 80% or 90%.
Jiang Pengji narrowed her eyes, and there was a hint of danger in her gaze. She murmured, "23?"
Yang Si continued, "Although it's not clear how many high-level elites the Red Lotus Group has, just looking at this number, they've taken away more than half."
Jiang Pengji sneered softly. "In other words, the current Red Lotus camp is basically in a state of no leader? Jing Rong, what do you think are our chances of winning if we sneak attack their camp in the middle of the night? I think we can still fight them even if they have 30,000 troops. "
She had fewer troops on her side, but the overall conditions were much better.
They had enough clothes to keep them warm, enough rations, and the military equipment was of high quality. The soldiers were also well-trained … Their numbers were only one-third of the enemy's, but in the middle of the cold winter night, the advantage of numbers would be greatly reduced. They had launched a sneak attack in the middle of the night and caught the enemy off guard. Coupled with the crushing quality of the overall team, the Red Lotus Group was still in a state of no leader. She felt that they had a good chance of winning.
Yang Si laughed and said, "In my opinion, maybe this is what Zixiao, the fox, is planning."
Jiang Pengji crossed her arms in front of her chest and snorted.
"Zixiao has already instigated the forces in Qiuyu County to rebel. The Red Lotus Group has brought 2,000 troops into the city … Haha, there's going to be a good show tonight." The camp outside the city had been sneak attacked by Jiang Pengji, and the city was besieged on all sides and ambushed on all sides. The Red Lotus Group had not died in vain.
After making the decision, Jiang Pengji ordered the soldiers to continue challenging the enemy for a quarter of an hour, then sounded the gong to withdraw.
Because the people in the city refused to fight for a long time, Jiang Pengji's side had been challenging the enemy for the whole afternoon, so much so that their morale was a little low.
She asked the logistics department to prepare an adequate dinner for the soldiers, then let them rest in advance to recuperate and raise their morale again.
That night, the bright white moon was covered by dark blue clouds. There was not much light on the ground.
Jiang Pengji led the whole army out of the camp. In order not to arouse the vigilance of the people in the city, the torches in the camp were still burning.
The Red Lotus Group's camp was a full two hours' walk from their camp. Now that it was night time, the road was difficult to walk, so their pace was even slower.
The soldiers guarding on the city wall still did not notice anything unusual.
First of all, the torches in the camp were still burning.
Second of all, when Jiang Pengji led the troops away, she went out from the back of the camp. The vision of the guards on the city wall was not that good, so they did not see it.
At the same time, the city was brightly lit, and the sounds of singing and swallows could be heard. Among the shadows, one could see the graceful figures of women dancing.
Everyone had reached an agreement. They were in a good mood and drank to their hearts' content.
Toasts were exchanged and wine cups clinked against each other. Rough and thunderous voices floated far out of the main hall.
The second-in-command was drunk. His cheeks were pink, and his nose was red.
He rubbed his stomach, and the urge to pee rushed to his head. He got up and pushed away the dancer who was attached to him.
He said in a loud voice, "You guys eat and drink first. I'm going to relieve myself."
Everyone did not suspect anything. Who among them had not gotten up three or four times to relieve themselves in the toilet?
They drank too much, so they were holding in their pee. It was very uncomfortable.
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