bookandnovel Chapter 2116 Using one’s body as bait
Chapter 2116 Using one’s body as bait
Chapter 2116 Using one’s body as bait
Although he personally inspected the border of Baiqiuyuan and saw the huge army of Ya State ready for battle ahead - if the two armies fought again, the scale would surely exceed the Battle of Baiqiuyuan a few days ago - he still felt that based on his understanding of Mou State, it was worth a fight this time!
Under the instigation of Bega, it has become commonplace for Ya State to challenge Mou State in recent years. Even the looting of Bailie has been reduced from once a year to two or three times a year. Ya Ting also openly mocked Mou State, and the king and his ministers spoke rudely.
The Mou Kingdom was not a coward. With such a good opportunity right in front of it, He Lingchuan didn't believe that it would just sit there and not take action.
On that day, a letter was delivered with code words written on it.
This intelligence letter was written by Mei Wuniang, and its content was very simple:
Young Master Zhai Qiushan, the transport envoy of the East Third Route, mentioned by chance while having tea in the teahouse that the 50,000 shi of grain and fodder that was originally to be transported to the Beijia battlefield on the western front has now changed direction and has been transported to Zhangyan City on the easternmost front!
Zhangyan is very close to the eastern border of Mou State, and 50,000 shi of grain and fodder is not a small number.
The army has not moved, but the food and grass go first.
In other words, the State of Mou is continuously sending more troops to the border of the State of Ya, with the number of troops being at least over 100,000.
Why does it grow but not develop?
What is Mouguo waiting for?
He Lingchuan murmured, "Don't release the eagle until you see the rabbit."
The mirror in his arms didn't understand: "Ah? Master, what did you say?"
He Lingchuan did not explain to him, but called Wanqi Feng over:
"Immediately send out bird demon flying scouts to Zhangyan City and Zhao City in the east of Mou State to check the situation of the garrisons there. Be careful and don't let anyone find out."
"Yes."
The next day, a gray falcon flew into Baiqiuyuan in the evening sunset.
The scouts have verified that the number of Mou's troops stationed in Zhaocheng, Bailang County and other three places is unusually large.
There were military tents everywhere and people were coming in and out frequently.
A rough estimate of the number is at least over 80,000.
He Lingchuan was delighted: "The first piece of information sent by Concubine Mei has been a great success, not bad."
Then, he stopped talking and his face darkened: "Pass my order, at cockcrow tomorrow, Tao Ran and Qiu Hu will lead the army to attack from the west wing and attack Zhu Lang's army of Ya State beside Panshui, but the scale of the battle must be strictly controlled!"
The messenger received the order, turned around quickly and strode away.
After resting for six days, the Dragon God Army once again took the lead in igniting the flames of war.
Dong Rui was dumbfounded and found him: "Hey, didn't you say you wanted to withdraw the troops?"
How come it’s happening again in the blink of an eye?
This time, both sides put all their efforts into the fight, especially the Ya army, which was determined to avenge its previous defeat and almost put all its military strength on the line! The fact that the Nine Nether Emperor could start a war easily did not mean that he could end it easily.
He gave up the great opportunity to withdraw, what a huge risk he took!
He Lingchuan just said: "You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a child."
The Ya Kingdom is the bait, and so is his Dragon God Army.
Only by using yourself as bait can you fish out the target.
Two days later, another message came from the west.
Wanqi Liang took the intelligence and took a look at it, his eyes widened, then he ran into the big tent and handed it to He Lingchuan personally.
At that time, Baiqiuyuan was taking a break, and He Lingchuan was chatting with He Yue, without showing any sign of anxiety. However, when he glanced at the intelligence, he suddenly slapped the table, said "OK", and then laughed out loud!
After enduring for six or seven days, the good news he had been waiting for finally came. It was not easy.
He knows it!
He knew that as long as the Dragon God Army fought a fatal battle with the Ya Army again, the Mou Kingdom would be unable to sit still.
He Yue heard his laughter and knew that he was extremely happy: "Brother, what's the good news?"
Make you beautiful like this.
It doesn't matter if it's made public now. He Lingchuan threw the information in front of him. There was only one sentence on the note.
He Yue looked at it and stood up in surprise: "This!"
My brother is really capable. He can make things happen with just a wave of his hand!
After he calmed down, he was puzzled again: "I don't quite understand, since the Mou army planned to send troops to attack the Ya Kingdom, why didn't they inform you first?"
"It's afraid of being at a disadvantage." He Lingchuan laughed, "It's afraid that after it contacts me, once I know its battle plan, it will make other plans."
The soul-catching mirror in his arms said proudly: "It means that Mouguo doesn't know you well enough! Ahahaha, you have been planning this for a long time!"
"Be careful about your body when doing great things, and forget your life when you see small gains! Not only people, but even big countries have this problem." He Lingchuan turned around and put down a small flag at the junction of Ya and Mu on the sand table. "But Guo Shaoping is very cunning, both opportunistic and conservative. If I don't fight the Ya army to the death again, he won't dare to send troops."
He Yue nodded and understood.
He thought about it and asked He Lingchuan again: "Brother, if Mou State contacts you before sending troops, then, what will you do?"
"Good question." He Lingchuan patted his brother's shoulder with satisfaction. Good children who can think are really likable. "If Mouguo greets me before sending troops, it is fair and aboveboard and shows sincerity. I must reciprocate."
There was one thing he didn't say. Since Mou State had given notice in advance, the two countries would have to work together to defeat Ya State while also discussing the distribution of benefits after the war.
That's a hassle too.
He just smiled and said, "Then we have to make major adjustments to the subsequent plans and truly join forces with the Mou Kingdom to defeat the Ya Kingdom! Unfortunately-"
If the Ya Kingdom can be completely defeated this time, it will naturally be good news for the Cangyan Kingdom.
"The Mou Kingdom doesn't have such a broad mind and generosity." He Lingchuan put away his smile, "Then don't blame me for still following the original plan."
Hearing this, He Yue took a deep breath.
When he was in the State of Shen, he boasted that he had seen turbulent waves and chaos. However, on the battlefield where the State of Ya and the army of Cangyan clashed, he truly witnessed what multi-national game and the tactics of great powers were!
This long journey was really worthwhile.
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The capital of Ya State was in a state of panic.
People walking on the streets come and go in a hurry without any intention to stay, and shops close early if they cannot sell all the things.
What people were whispering about in the streets and alleys was the sudden war and the victory or defeat.
The Ya State was invaded by the Mou State only sixteen years ago and eight years ago. At other times, it was the only one bullying other countries. How could it have suffered such a loss?
So many people's first reaction when they hear about foreign invasion is:
"The Mu army is coming again?"
But the truth is even more hurtful.
The attack came from the Cangyan Kingdom in the east.
They even occupied Baiqiuyuan.
Military intelligence from the front came one after another, and King Ya had not been able to sleep well for several days. His hemorrhoids also flared up, and he was in great pain every time he went to bed.
According to the previous intelligence, the Dragon God Army took the lead in attacking the two legions on the west wing of the Ya Army.
This should be a tentative attack, because the bird demon did not observe the movement of the main force at high altitude.
At night, another piece of military intelligence was delivered to King Ya. This time it was an urgent message sent hundreds of miles away by the fastest bird-monster courier.