…
The next day, in the wee hours of the morning.
A thick white fog enveloped the entire Thunderous Lion Settlement. Coupled with the snow-white iced dew in the surroundings, it already looked like a winter scene.
The majestic black cloud finally arrived in front of the Thunderous Lion Settlement. It stopped a mile away from the Thunderous Lion Settlement and silently gazed at the fairyland-like scenery in front of it.
Wu Feng, who was wearing an exquisite jade green armour, rode on the Jade Ripple Beast and stood in front of the black cloud. He gazed at the Thunderous Lion Settlement in front of him with a faint smile on his face.
"Report!"
Just at this moment, a scout riding on a horse ran over from afar. He arrived in front of Wu Feng, dismounted and half-knelt on the ground.
"Speak." Wu Feng replied calmly.
"The main gate of the Thunderous Lion Settlement is wide open. There is not a single soldier defending." The scout quickly reported the situation in detail.
"There is no defence?!" The smile on Wu Feng's face instantly froze.
Before he came, he had thought of many possibilities. For example, Chen Feiyu would set up a defence around the Thunderous Lion Settlement in advance. He had also thought that Chen Feiyu would stand at the main gate of the Thunderous Lion Settlement and wait for him.
However …
What did he mean by there was no defence?
The Empty City Stratagem?
Wu Feng was someone who was familiar with the art of war. Even though he didn't have much experience in leading troops into battle, he still had some understanding of some famous stratagems.
The Empty City Stratagem, as its name suggests, set up an empty city and see if you dare to attack.
Wu Feng frowned. He wasn't a suspicious person, but, he wasn't a rash person either. He was pondering over Chen Feiyu's motive.
This kind of pondering was from putting himself in Chen Feiyu's shoes.
However, even after thinking for a full fifteen minutes, he still couldn't understand why Chen Feiyu would set up the Empty City Stratagem at such a time.
This was simply too unexpected.
The level of defence of the Thunderous Lion Settlement was almost imaginable. It was like an iron bucket. Coupled with the military strength in Chen Feiyu's hands, there was simply no need for him to play this trick.
This time, Wu Feng was really slightly dumbfounded.
Giving up the iron bucket of the Thunderous Lion Settlement just to scare him? This idea was somewhat unbelievable. It seemed more like a stratagem of a child.
However. Was Chen Feiyu such a person?
Of course not.
If Wu Feng hadn't fought with Chen Feiyu before, he might have thought that Chen Feiyu was surrendering to him. However, Chen Feiyu's troops had left the Thunderous Lion Settlement and attacked instead of defending.
He was clearly not someone who feared battle.
Ancient records. The background of the Empty City Stratagem was that their military strength was far inferior to the enemy. Its purpose was to cover the retreat of the army and prevent the enemy from pursuing them.
But now …
This background didn't seem right.
Chen Feiyu had the ability to fight. Wu Feng was very sure of this.
So, what does this mean now?
"General, do we attack?" After hearing the report from the scout, one of the leading soldiers was also puzzled. However, an empty city was right in front of him.
You don't want it?
It was almost impossible.
"Attack!" Wu Feng quickly made up his mind. They had already reached the gates of the Thunderous Lion Settlement, it was definitely impossible for them to retreat now. As for Chen Feiyu's thoughts, since he couldn't understand them, he naturally didn't need to think too much about it.
"Are we going to attack with the entire army?" The leading soldier asked again.
If the Thunderous Lion Settlement was in front of him, he definitely wouldn't ask such a foolish question. However, the Thunderous Lion Settlement in front of him was completely defenseless. He had no choice but to ask this question.
"No, the Thunderous Lion Settlement is backed by a cliff. There are three gates. Send out three hundred soldiers and split them into three teams. We will enter the Thunderous Lion Settlement from three sides in two hours. Report back after we have ascertained the situation within the settlement! "Wu Feng shook his head and issued a relatively conservative decision.
"Roger!" The leading soldier instantly understood.
Currently, the situation within the Thunderous Lion Settlement was still unclear. The enemy's intentions weren't clear. If the entire army were to enter the settlement, it would indeed be an extremely dangerous move.
Using three hundred soldiers to probe was indeed an extremely wise decision.
…
Three hundred soldiers were quickly sent out. They rode quickly and charged towards the three gates of the Thunderous Lion Settlement. Not long after, they successfully entered the settlement.
They didn't encounter any resistance at all.
This caused Wu Feng, who was watching from afar, to frown once again.
Don't tell me that idiot Chen Feiyu really gave the Thunderous Lion Settlement to me just like that? Or perhaps, he had other plans.
Wait a minute!
Don't tell me Chen Feiyu is trying to create a diversion?!
Wu Feng's expression changed instantly. He had over ten thousand soldiers with him. However, his main camp, the Yan Ya Settlement and the Shi Zun Settlement, only had two thousand soldiers each.
If …
Chen Feiyu gave up on the Thunderous Lion Settlement and took a detour to attack the Yan Ya and Shi Zun settlements, that was equivalent to using one large settlement to exchange for two of his own.
Very profitable, very profitable!
Wu Feng was currently in a dilemma. He felt that the possibility of this happening was extremely high. However, he was also thinking of another plan.
What if that was what Chen Feiyu wanted him to think?
Then, if he gave up on attacking the Thunderous Lion Settlement, he would be able to safely defend? At that time, it wouldn't be a question of whether he could win or not.
Instead, he would be tricked by Chen Feiyu's plan.
Ridicule, embarrassment!
This was something that Wu Feng wasn't too willing to accept. Especially when he had been slightly defeated on the way here, he was now being toyed with by the enemy.
This was practically a fate worse than death.
What should he do?
Should he immediately retreat back to the two main settlements, or grit his teeth and take down the Thunderous Lion Settlement first?
Wu Feng was extremely hesitant. However, he ultimately decided to wait a little longer. Two hours of time wasn't too hard to bear. Hence, he decided to wait for the three hundred soldiers to return first.
A dense black cloud pressed against the entrance of the Thunderous Lion Settlement.
Silently waiting for the three hundred soldiers to return.
The wind blew past the faces of the soldiers. It was slightly cold, signifying that winter was approaching. They also knew that the arrival of winter meant the end of the combat examination.
The Great Xia Dynasty couldn't possibly let a hundred thousand soldiers pass the winter in the cold of the Southern Mountain Range.
Because, the soldiers of the Great Xia Dynasty couldn't withstand the cold of the Southern Mountain Range at all. On the other hand, with the heavy snow, marching would be extremely difficult.
If they were to forcefully pass the winter in the Southern Mountain Range.
The expenditure would be extremely huge.
As time slowly passed, Wu Feng thought of another possibility. Would the three hundred soldiers be unable to leave? If that was the case, shouldn't he continue attacking?
Just as he was thinking …
Three troops rushed over from afar. There were exactly three hundred of them.
When he saw this, Wu Feng finally heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. With an entrance and an exit, the situation was more or less clearer than he had imagined.
"Reporting to general!"
"Speak!"
"We have quickly patrolled the area. Other than the citizens of the Thunderous Lion Settlement, there isn't a single soldier stationed there. It seems like it is indeed a defenseless settlement." A commander in charge of the three hundred soldiers instantly reported what he had seen and heard to Wu Feng, waiting for Wu Feng's decision.
"You really want to play the empty fort stratagem with me?!" When Wu Feng heard the report, his expression instantly froze.
There wasn't a single person in the Thunderous Lion Settlement. The best method for him now was naturally to lead his army into the settlement. However, he kept feeling that there would be some trap waiting for him inside.
What exactly was Chen Feiyu playing at?
Wu Feng gritted his teeth tightly. He let out a series of gurgling sounds. Hearing it made one's teeth ache.
"General, what do we do now?" When the commander beside Wu Feng saw Wu Feng's somewhat hesitant expression, he finally spoke again in a soft voice.
"What ideas do you have?" Wu Feng rarely asked for the opinion of the commander. However, this time, he asked. Because, he really didn't understand.
"In my opinion, why don't we first send a portion of our army into the Thunderous Lion Settlement to guard and control the various important areas of the settlement. After everything is settled, it won't be too late to lead the entire army into the settlement! "The commander replied quickly.
"Yes …" Wu Feng's eyes lit up slightly.
This was indeed an extremely good idea. As long as they controlled the various important areas of the Thunderous Lion Settlement, then. Even if Chen Feiyu hid an ambush in the city.
There was no need to worry at all.
Military power!
He was above Chen Feiyu.
Martial power!
He could also suppress Chen Feiyu.
Since he had an absolute advantage in both areas, what was there to be afraid of?
"General Wang."
"Here!"
"You will personally lead three thousand soldiers into the Thunderous Lion Settlement and guard the various important areas. Complete it within two hours. Then, send troops to report." Send troops to report. "Wu Feng quickly gave the order.
"Understood!" General Wang nodded instantly.
Under the leadership of General Wang, three thousand soldiers once again charged into the Thunderous Lion Settlement.
On the other hand, Wu Feng continued to wait patiently outside.
As the saying goes, caution is the parent of safety.
The combat examination of the Court Examination wasn't child's play. One mistake could cause the entire situation to collapse. When that time came, it would be too late for regrets.
As he watched the three thousand soldiers successfully enter through the main gate of the Thunderous Lion Settlement, the thought in Wu Feng's heart became more and more serious. That was, it was very likely that Chen Feiyu would lead his troops to take a detour to attack his Yan Ya and Shi Zun main settlements.
However …
If that was really the case, Wu Feng could only bear with it for now.
He would first take his Thunderous Lion Settlement, then, take back his Yan Ya and Shi Zun main settlements. This was the only way he could salvage the situation.
"Chen Feiyu, if you really dare to launch a sneak attack on my Yan Ya and Shi Zun, I will definitely … beat you up!" Wu Feng obviously couldn't really do anything to Chen Feiyu.
Even though he was the disciple of one of the four sages, Chen Feiyu's identity was also not ordinary.
However, after he was caught, he would give him a good beating!
That was still possible!
…
Another two hours passed by quickly.
The sky that was initially dark had already cleared up. The warm sun shone on the sky above the Thunderous Lion Settlement, gradually dispersing the dense fog.
The icy dew on the grass had already gradually melted. It was still slightly damp when stepped on.
It had to be said that standing in the cold wind and freezing for four hours was a small form of torture. All of the soldiers kept stomping their feet.
After all, the commanders had horses to ride on. However, they didn't.
Four hours as punishment?
Only those who had stood there before could deeply understand what kind of pain it was.
In reality, it wasn't just the soldiers who were in pain. The commanders were similarly in pain. Even though they had horses to ride on, that didn't mean that they weren't tired at all.
The soldiers sent by General Wang finally returned.
"Reporting to General, everything has been arranged. All the important areas in the Thunderous Lion Settlement have been occupied and controlled by our army. General Wang wants me to report to you that you can lead the army into the city."
"Where's General Wang?" Wu Feng didn't give the order immediately. Instead, he asked in return.
"He is still in charge of dispatching troops in the Thunderous Lion Settlement." The soldier instantly replied.
"Go and tell him to report personally." Wu Feng's eyes narrowed slightly. He gazed at the sky that had already cleared up. After thinking for a moment, he gave the order again.
"Roger!" The soldier received the order, turned around and entered the Thunderous Lion Settlement once again.
Wu Feng continued to wait on the spot.
A single soldier reporting wasn't enough to make him believe that the Thunderous Lion Settlement was truly under his control. Only when General Wang, who had always been by his side, reported personally would he dare to truly be at ease.
Not long after, General Wang rode his horse out and arrived in front of Wu Feng.
"General."
"Is there really not a single soldier in the Thunderous Lion Settlement?" Wu Feng looked at General Wang in front of him, nodded his head and asked.
"This … I don't dare to be certain. After all, there are too many citizens in the Thunderous Lion Settlement. It might be possible that the other party is hiding in a place that we don't know about. However, I can be sure that all the important areas in the Thunderous Lion Settlement are already under our control. There can't be any problems." General Wang hesitated for a moment before replying carefully.
"I understand. Command, the entire army enters the Thunderous Lion Settlement!" Wu Feng finally gritted his teeth and gave the order for the entire army to enter the Thunderous Lion Settlement.
"Roger!"
Following Wu Feng's command.
The majestic black cloud finally began to move slowly. Step by step, it advanced towards the Thunderous Lion Main Camp, appearing extremely cautious and cautious.
A journey of one mile didn't require too much time.
Very quickly, the army arrived at the main gate of the Thunderous Lion Settlement.
Wu Feng raised his head slightly and gazed at the soldiers who were already guarding the fortress of the Thunderous Lion Settlement. However, his brows didn't relax at all.
Empty fort stratagem?
If the empty fort stratagem was played to such an extent.
Then it shouldn't be called the empty fort stratagem? Should it be called the cicada shedding its carapace?
At this moment, Wu Feng felt extremely uncomfortable. Countless guesses flew past his mind. Thoughts filled his mind, causing him to be unable to grasp the crux of the matter.
He could clearly resist!
Yet, he played the cicada shedding its carapace?
Was there a need?
If he really didn't dare to fight, why did he send troops to attack? After the attack, if he really didn't want to fight, he could totally not send troops to harass them!
Since he sent two thousand soldiers to lure him to attack the city.
In the end, he left behind an empty city.
No matter how he looked at it …
Was there something wrong with his brain?
This time, Wu Feng was really somewhat confused. He was so confused that he didn't know whether he should greet Chen Feiyu or Chen Feiyu!
"Chen Feiyu, are you f * cking stupid?!"
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