Two days later, Xiping City.
Even though a great battle was about to arrive, this bustling city was still filled with the atmosphere of singing and dancing to celebrate peace. At night, lanterns were lit up on the main street, causing the entire street to seem like fireworks. Various restaurants were open for business, and in the most famous restaurant, a group of tall and sturdy men were drinking without end.
The Charging Camp was Filet's most valiant army.
The group of people were already drunk, and their arms were bare as they talked loudly —
"The concubines I bought yesterday are really strong, very spicy!"
"Sigh, the concubines I bought are all from brothels, damn … so boring!"
"The entire Xiping Prefecture is under the control of Marshal Chen Yu, who would dare to rob them? I heard that even Lord Filet's three concubines were released because of the marshal's orders …"
"Shh, lower your voice!"
…
At this moment, a shifty-eyed waiter came upstairs, holding a jug of wine in his hand. He said, "My lords, the Drunken Immortal has just been warmed up. Come, come, have a taste!"
"Alright, bring it over and let us have a look. If the wine isn't good, I'll smash your shop!"
"I'll make sure you all are satisfied!"
"Hmph!"
A few of the Charging Camp's soldiers took a sip of the Drunken Immortal and immediately clicked their tongues. "Good … good, it really is good wine!"
"That's right!"
The waiter said complacently, "This Drunken Immortal is a peerless product from the Heavenly Jue Empire's Scorching Han City. It's brewed with the water of snowy mountains and rare fruits. It's just like the beauties of our Scorching Han City.
"Oh, you're from Scorching Han City?"
"Yes."
"Are the beauties of Scorching Han City really as good as the rumors say?"
"Of course."
The waiter was about to leave when a burly man grabbed his shoulder and pulled him back. The burly man was already drunk. He laughed and said, "Kid, tell me, where can I get the beauties of Scorching Han City? You can't buy them, can you? "
The waiter panicked. "Sir, please let go of me first …"
The burly man loosened his grip. "Tell me, if you don't give me a good explanation today, I'll strangle you to death!"
The waiter nodded repeatedly. "I'll tell you, I'll tell you … If you want to get your hands on the beauties of Scorching Frost City, you either have to go to Scorching Frost City or … there's another way …"
"What is it?"
"Two days later, a group of Weaver Maids from Scorching Cold City will enter Xiping Prefecture. They passed through the Forest of No Return and will be protected by about a battalion of soldiers. These Weaver Maids are all good people. Gentlemen, this is all I know."
"Are you sure it's two days later?"
"Yes, the store has an appointment letter for the accompanying officers."
"Humph! Let's go. This is none of your business!"
"Yes!"
The waiter scrambled down the stairs, but there was a faint smile on his face. He thought to himself, "My acting skills are really top-notch!"
…
Two days later.
At noon, there was chaos in the forest outside the city. Someone dared to charge into the camp and attack the army from Scorching Cold City, kidnapping nearly a thousand women. The news spread like wildfire, and in less than two hours, it had already reached Xiping Prefecture.
"They're rebelling! They're rebelling! "
Chen Yu slammed his palm on the table and said, "How dare they kidnap women in broad daylight. Are there any military laws? Are there any laws?! I will not tolerate this group of black sheep who have violated military discipline any longer! Men, order the Military Police Battalion to move out. Arrest all those involved in the robbery and murder of Scorching Cold City's soldiers. There will be no mercy! "
"Yes, Marshal!"
A staff officer walked forward and said in a low voice, "Marshal, those involved in the robbery seem to be from the Chong camp. Those are Filet's men … Marshal, are you really going to act against Filet's men?"
"Do it! Do it now! "
Chen Yu said fiercely, "As a marshal, if I can't even protect the people of Scorching Cold City, what kind of marshal am I?!"
"But, this is most likely Lin Muyu's evil plan. Marshal … please look at the bigger picture and not be angered by Lin Muyu."
"Hmph!"
Chen Yu gritted his teeth. "Even if it's Lin Muyu's plan to sow discord, can Lin Muyu order the Chong camp to kill the soldiers of Scorching Cold City? He can't … It's Filet, that bastard, who's condoning his men. Arrest them, find out who killed them, and behead them without mercy! I'll give up my position as marshal. If we lose this battle, we lose. It's none of my business! Forget it, I'll go arrest them myself! "
"Yes, Marshal …"
…
For the entire afternoon, Chen Yu led the Military Police Battalion to arrest people. Those who confessed were killed on the spot. In one afternoon, they killed nearly 40 soldiers of the Chong camp.
It was only in the evening that Felix and Jin Chong returned from their hunting trip. When they heard about this incident, they flew into a rage. Under Felix's command, five thousand cavalrymen immediately attacked. In less than the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn, they surrounded the entire Xiping Prefecture. They even forced Chen Yu's five hundred guards to disarm and surrender.
"Bang!"
The second door of the meeting hall was kicked open by Filet. This time, Chen Yu sat calmly on the marshal's throne. He looked coldly at Filet. He knew that Filet would definitely come.
"You killed my brothers?"
Filet asked calmly.
"They disobeyed military law and should be executed." Chen Yu said calmly, "Filet, you brought people to surround the Marshal's Residence. Are you trying to rebel? Don't forget, I'm a marshal conferred by Emperor Shang. If you kill me, you'll be making an enemy out of Emperor Shang. "
"I won't kill you."
Filet suppressed his murderous intent and laughed coldly. His laughter made one's hair stand on end. He looked deeply at Chen Yu and said, "However, I have found some letters between you and Lin Muyu. I heard that you want to surrender Xiping City and lead a million soldiers to Qin. Is this true?"
"That's a fantasy. Why would I surrender to my mortal enemy? Don't tell me you can't even see through such a simple plot to sow discord, Lord Filet? "
Both sides were in a tit-for-tat situation. Filet remained calm. He smiled and said, "I don't want to know whether it's true or not. However, I do know that you have twice the number of soldiers, yet you refuse to fight. You're holed up in this small Xiping City and want to defend. I wonder if this counts as delaying the battle?"
"Delaying the battle?"
Chen Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Filet, you keep saying that I'm delaying the battle, but do you really understand the art of war?"
Demonic flames revolved around Felix's body as his aura pressed down, causing Chen Yu's entire body to tremble. Felix lowered his head and stared at Chen Yu as he faintly said, "Marshal, since you don't dare to fight, how about letting this subordinate take your place to command this battle?"
"You'll be delaying the Shang Dynasty."
"Is that so?" Filet laughed coldly. "Why don't we make a bet?"
"What bet?"
"I'll lead the attack. I, Filet, will let you, Chen Yu, know the power of my army. I'll let you know how weak the enemy is. If I, Filet, win this battle, you'll hand over your military power. If I lose, I'll hand over my military power and willingly listen to your commands. What do you think?"
"You underestimate Lin Muyu."
Chen Yu couldn't help but laugh. "Good! Good! Good! I promise you, as long as you can win this battle, I'll hand over my position and let you take it! "
"It's a deal!"
Felix turned around and led his subordinates out of the Marshal's Mansion.
The staff officers crowded around him and started talking at once.
"Marshal, you can't give up your military power!"
"Filet is just a brute. How can he have the right to take up such a heavy responsibility?!"
"Marshal, don't be rash …"
Chen Yu sat there in a daze. Suddenly, a bright light shot out from his eyes. He said calmly, "Lin Muyu, you won't lose so easily, right? You must have a trump card, right? Will you lose? "
"You … will you really lose …"
His voice suddenly trembled.
…
On the 1st of December, it was the 22nd day since Lin Muyu led the 350,000 soldiers to Changyuan Island. More than half of the military rations supplied by Lulu had been consumed, but the battle had not officially started. Everyone was getting anxious. Every day, hundreds of people came to Lin Muyu to take the initiative to attack Xiping Port.
In the Marshal's tent, Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing were sipping black tea. Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi were reading the Tactics of the War God.
"Buzz buzz buzz …"
A small bee flew over and stopped on the table in front of Lin Muyu. It was impossible to have a bee in this cold winter. This could only mean that it was a scout bee sent by Lulu.
"Speak." Lin Muyu said.
The bee flapped its wings. Suddenly, a light was projected from its back. Xu Jiantao's figure appeared. He bowed respectfully and said, "Lin General, there's the latest military information on the East Coast!"
"Speak!"
"The Shang army is gathering. It is said that they have gathered a total of nearly 2000 warships. Based on this estimation, they will send at least 200,000 soldiers. I have arranged a spy to send a letter. According to the Chong camp, the initiators of this attack are Filet and Jin Chong. Their target is my Green Rock Island!"
"Are they finally going to make a move?" Feng Jixing couldn't help but laugh, "That's great. Immediately order the three armies to prepare for battle. Surround them from three sides. Let Filet have a life to come but not a life to leave!"
"No, wait first …" Lin Muyu raised her hand to stop him.
Feng Jixing and Xu Jiantao were startled, "Why? You don't intend to fight?"
Lin Muyu's brows furrowed, "No. It is just that if there are only 2000 warships, this means that it is not the main force. Moreover, it is only Filet's fleet. This means that Chen Yu is still not moving. This is not an attack but more like a probe. Didn't they say that Filet and Chen Yu have completely broken off? What is going on? "
Feng Jixing said, "We are unable to find out the specific situation that day. We do not know what is going on."
"No matter, we cannot fight this battle. We only have one chance to fish. If we want to fish, we have to fish big!"
"Then, what should we do?" Xu Jiantao was at a loss.
"Fight." Lin Muyu said, "But we can only lose, not win. Xu Jiantao, you will only send the warships equipped with steam engines to fight. After a while, use the speed of the steam engines to escape. If Filet's fleet pursues us, continue to report to me. If he doesn't, then wait for a bigger fish!"
"Yes, Lin General!"
Xu Jiantao was also a famous general. His mind was sharp and he quickly saw through Lin Muyu's intentions. He smiled and said, "Filet's army has always been arrogant. This subordinate will use my defeat to add fuel to the fire!"
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