The Ordinary Man's Guide to Fast Travel

Chapter 146 The Son is a Villain 15

Wanqi Xiao had seen that Chen Xuan was actually taking his troops to rest and would not attack the city for an hour.

The information received by the scout was wrong, of course this might also be false information deliberately released by Chen Xuan.

None of this matters. As long as Chen Xuan has started setting up camp, he will find a way to solve it.

Liao Jun quickly understood Wanqi Xiao's order, and he quickly led the Flying Bear Team to drive them away.

Wanqi Xiao mobilized another 5,000-man team to provide support, bringing supplies and waiting on the mountain.

It is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and there is still one side where you can run.

He also set up a barrier so that they couldn't escape.

After the two teams set out, Wanqi Xiao mobilized another team, mainly to wait for Chen Xuan's army to leave the place, and then Wanqi Xiao quickly led the main force to attack their camp, take away their food and supplies, and create chaos.

In this way, Chen Xuan's army had to retreat to rescue, and the defenders who stayed behind took the opportunity to launch a counterattack. Under the pincer attack from both inside and outside, Chen Xuan's army was put in a difficult situation.

Wanqi Xiao's plan was perfect. It was a strategy to lure the tiger away from the mountain.

But how can the newly trained soldiers compare to those like Chen Xuan who have already experienced many battles?

Chen Xuan soon discovered the movement in Huangwu County. He sneered and ordered his men: "Go and investigate and see what they are doing."

Their spies were indeed stronger than those under Wanqi Xiao. They quickly got the news and told Chen Xuan.

After Chen Xuan heard this, his expression suddenly changed. He looked at his generals and said coldly, "Huangwu County actually has such a master. We really underestimated them. What do you think?"

A general said: "General, why don't we just attack the city directly? There are 200,000 people here, and a spit from each of them can drown them."

Another general said, "General, I think it's better to be cautious. After all, the situation in Huangwu County is unclear. We should find out first."

Chen Xuan listened to their opinions and finally decided: "You go down and rest first and wait for my order."

After these generals withdrew, Chen Xuan stood alone outside the big tent, looking towards the direction of Huangwu County in the distance with a deep gaze.

He was one of the best generals in Tianqi State and had led this army to capture countless cities.

But he also understood that the army he was leading this time was the elite of Tianqi State, and each of them was extremely powerful.

Therefore, he cannot afford any negligence or mistakes in this attack on Huangwu County.

The Crown Prince and the Crown Prince's grandson in the imperial city learned of Wanqi Xiao's existence and persuaded the Emperor to send out 200,000 elite troops to deal with Wanqi Xiao. They regarded the bloodline of the eighteenth prince as a shame.

The order to burn down the palace seemed to be instigated by Wanqi You, but in fact it was the emperor's determination.

Now that we know Wanqi Xiao is still alive, what should we do?

The reason he brought so many people to attack Huangwu County was more importantly to destroy Wanqi Xiao.

What he needs to consider now is, if Wanqi Xiao really brings more than 30,000 people to attack their camp, how should they respond?

He needed to make a perfect plan to ensure that nothing would go wrong.

Wanqi Xiao is a man possessed by a white dragon, so he needs to be extremely cautious.

At this time, Wanqi Xiao, using his spiritual power, had already brought his men to the outside of Chen Xuan's army camp.

The Flying Bear Team led by Liao Jun has also arrived at the destination. If they want to drive Chen Xuan's army into the valley, they need a certain amount of strength.

A frontal attack is one way, although it is like an ant provoking an elephant, but with Wanqi Xiao as a plug-in in the back, the Flying Bear Team used their speed and agility to quickly rush towards the camp of Chen Xuan’s army.

The sharp blades in their hands flashed coldly in the moonlight, which was chilling.

Liao Jun commanded his soldiers to attack using the terrain and fortifications.

Their arrows fell like raindrops, dense and swift.

Halfway through the frontal attack, Liao Jun led the Flying Bear Team to evacuate.

Chen Xuan looked down on such a small number of people, so he let several of the teams follow, intending to kill them all.

This happened exactly as Wanqi Xiao had planned in the beginning, to lure the tiger away from the mountain.

Everything went according to Wanqi Xiao's plan. If something didn't go according to plan, Wanqi Xiao would push them forward.

This was his army's first actual combat, and there could be no mistakes.

Chen Xuan did not lead most of the troops to the valley, Wanqi Xiao showed up in person, and this time it was Chen Xuan's turn to take action personally.

But when he really brought people to the valley, where was Wanqi Xiao?

"Oops! I fell into a trap!"

At this time, Chen Xuan also realized that he had fallen into Wanqi Xiao's trap of luring the tiger away from the mountain. The camp where they were stationed before and the food and fodder were things that could not be taken away for a while.

Wanqi Xiao had already run back and took away all the food and grass from Chen Xuan's army and put them in the space.

The rest of the people went straight forward to attack.

There is a big gap in power between the two sides, and Wanqi Xiao is clearly at a disadvantage.

But even if it is at a disadvantage, it is still very strong in combat.

The army led by Chen Xuan was under siege in the valley, with little room for counterattack.

They couldn't run away and had to confront the enemy head-on, which resulted in heavy casualties. They then escaped by climbing a mountain.

There was no way, Wanqi Xiao had blocked all other roads.

After going through numerous hardships and returning to the camp where they had been stationed before, was there anyone here?

Those who could be defeated were defeated, and those who could not be defeated surrendered. Wanqi Xiao had already taken them away.

In ancient times, productivity was relatively backward and human labor was the greatest productivity.

Wanqi Xiao did not despise these surrendered soldiers, they were all useful anyway.

Even if they are useless, they will be made useful later.

Chen Xuan's entire armor had become tattered, and the war was lost before it even started.

Of the 200,000-strong army, there are now less than 50,000 left.

To attack or not to attack?

Wanqi Xiao and his army have 100,000 troops, but not all of them were brought out this time.

Although there were a lot of losses, with Chao Yao as the rear base to arrange things and medical resources fully available, these soldiers can return to the battlefield after recuperation.

Chen Xuan knelt on the ground looking at the empty camp with only corpses left.

"General, what should we do now?"

A general behind him asked in panic, looking at the empty camp.

Chen Xuan raised his head coldly, his eyes full of anger.

He never thought that he would be tricked by Wanqi Xiao, a young man who had just emerged.

This is simply a shame!

"Reporting to General Chen, our food and supplies have been taken away by them. Now we have no supplies and no reinforcements. We must make a decision as soon as possible."

Another general came forward to report.

Chen Xuan's face was terribly gloomy. He knew in his heart that the situation had become extremely bad.

Their army is the elite of Tianqi State and has strong combat effectiveness, but at the same time, they are also heavily dependent on logistical supplies.

Without food and supplies, their combat effectiveness will be greatly affected.

Moreover, they are now in enemy territory, surrounded by Huangwu County's sphere of influence, so it is not easy to retreat.

"General, why don't we retreat first? We still have tens of thousands of troops. As long as we return to the imperial city and reorganize, we can attack Huangwu County later."

Another general suggested.

Chen Xuan looked at everyone with a gloomy gaze, his heart filled with rage.

He knew that this suggestion was the safest, but also the most cowardly.

He led 200,000 elite troops of Tianqi State, but was defeated by a group of rabble from Huangwu County. This was a great shame and humiliation!

"Retreat? Abandon our brothers and comrades? You are admitting defeat to the enemy!"

Chen Xuan shouted loudly, his voice full of anger and unwillingness.

"We are the elite troops of Tianqi Country, and we are invincible warriors! We can't just leave like this, or our reputation and dignity will be greatly insulted! Besides, if we go back to the Imperial City, do you think we can still survive?"

His words silenced everyone, and the atmosphere became solemn and depressing.

Although Chen Xuan's words were a bit extreme, they also reflected their thoughts.

As soldiers, what they value most is honor and dignity.

If they retreat like this, they will not be able to face their comrades and families.

What's more, the emperor will not forgive them.

An elite force of 200,000 was completely defeated in the first battle. If anyone made this known, people would suspect that they were rebelling.

"Then... General, what should we do?"

"Yes, General. Many of us are planning to gain some merit through this attack so that we can report to our families."

"Oh, what do you want to tell me?"

Chen Xuan sneered and stood up.

"A bunch of cowards!"

He looked at the remains on the ground and said, "Bury them all on the spot. I will go to negotiate with Wanqi Xiao."