Chapter 2137: Chapter 217: I’ll Take That as a Good Omen
"Now the news of Bao Bozhao’s retreat has spread. Zhongxuan Sheng and Jiang Wang are leading more than 30,000 troops, Xie Baoshu is leading more than 30,000 troops. They are coming in two prongs... We absolutely cannot face them in Noon Sun City, and the battlefield must not be within the domain of Noon Sun City."
In the council chamber, Tai Yin spoke with certainty: "Because Noon Sun City is their target this time, all their tactics are devised around attacking Noon Sun City. All their preparations are based on the battles at Noon Sun City. In the domain of Noon Sun City, they will undoubtedly be at their highest alert. In Noon Sun City, we would be confronting an opponent in their strongest state."
"And from our own perspective. Noon Sun City indeed has the city guarding formation, with high walls and thick gates, and an ample supply of military equipment... But even if we rely on these, we can only defend and not attack. Once the Qi Army surrounds us, the best result that follows would just be a prolonged siege."
The current situation at Hui Ming Fu is one where we must quickly gain the upper hand. Otherwise, if we wait until the Qi Army has devoured the entire territory, even if we hold our defense firmly, it would be nothing more than a dead city. Having 60,000 troops besieged in a city of despair is waiting passively for death."
"Therefore, we must not fight here."
With a firm tap of his index finger on the map, it carried an undeniable force: "Everyone thinks we should hold the city and defend... This kind of ’correct judgment’ based on military common sense is where our opportunity lies! We will actively abandon the advantage of city defense, seek a battle in the open field, and catch them off guard!"
In Tai Yin’s plan, Wei Guangyao pretends to surrender by leaving the city, while ambush troops inside set formations, defeating Bao Bozhao... This is only the first step in the counterattack plan of Hui Ming Fu.
After slaughtering two thousand Qi soldiers, immediately release news and erect a resistance banner to lure the Qi Army to attack.
The next step could be considered an unexpected move to surround and attack reinforcements. As the situation at Hui Ming Fu evolves to this point, Noon Sun City has become the key point where discerning individuals from the Qi side must come.
If the Qi Army cannot promptly extinguish Noon Sun City, the inspired citizens and army of the Summer Country will surely give the people of Qi an unforgettable lesson.
Should the Qi Army come... it would be exactly what Tai Yin hopes for.
His target was never just Bao Bozhao but to use Bao Bozhao’s head to ignite a chain reaction of defeat in the Qi Army.
He believes that Zhongxuan Sheng will surely see the critical significance of Noon Sun City, and indeed the situation is unfolding as he expected.
Even in the battle of Noon Sunshine, the reason he stepped forward was because Jiang Wang beside Zhongxuan Sheng had a significant psychological advantage over Tai Yin—a result of the times he had engaged Jiang Wang in the Mountain and Sea Realm. The first time he set formations only for them to be crushed by Huo Dou’s army. The second time he tried to assassinate him but was overpowered by Jiang Wang.
No matter how intelligent Zhongxuan Sheng is, his judgment of Tai Yin would inevitably rely on existing intelligence. And from Jiang Wang’s perspective... How formidable could Tai Yin appear?
In battle, the side with a psychological advantage often performs better.
Conversely, psychological advantages can be used to cause the opponent to underestimate the enemy!
The eastern line of battle has deteriorated to the point where killing just one or two ordinary generals of the Qi cannot resolve the issue.
Do you not see? When the Zhao Country generals fall in battle, the soldiers are promptly gathered by Bao Bozhao?
Do you not see? When Feng Li and Hui Ming were taken down, the men under those excellent Qi Country generals become more abundant?
The Qi Country is rich with talented generals, they are never lacking good commanders.
It is imperative to kill key figures like Zhongxuan Sheng, Jiang Wang, and Bao Bozhao to truly strike a blow to the Qi Army.
"Zhongxuan Sheng’s forces are resting in Qiyue City. Every time this person takes a city, he destroys formations and surrenders forces, with a very stable camp. Meanwhile, Xie Baoshu’s forces, having just taken Feilie City, consist of elite troops due to his relationship with Xie Huaian.
After releasing the news of Bao Bozhao’s defeat, they almost simultaneously set out.
Zhongxuan Sheng recognized the significance of Noon Sun City, while Xie Baoshu likely moved because of his friendship with Bao Bozhao... These two forces complement each other and maintain a certain camaraderie."
On the map, Tai Yin’s finger moves with the sound, finally resting on a spot: "If all goes as planned, they will converge at Cilai Road. Marching quickly from Cilai Road, they can reach Noon Sun City in one day."
Yisheng Feng listened quietly, his eyes like ancient wells, with endless killing intent lurking at the bottom.
Since the Yellow River Gathering where he first heard of Jiang Wang’s name, he has been waiting for this day for a long time.
From the Mountain and Sea Realm to now, time and again he has taken up the sword, all for this singular strike... He cannot wait any longer.
At this moment, Wei Guangyao entered from outside, engulfed in a shadow: "According to intelligence, the relationship between these two groups is not particularly good."
Chu Mindao remarked: "There is indeed tension between them, but on the battlefield, they will not let personal matters affect public duties. Don’t underestimate the military discipline of these Qi people."
Wei Guangyao nodded and asked again: "So we set up an ambush at Cilai Road?"
"The terrain of Cilai Road is complex, making it a good place for an ambush."
While saying this, Tai Yin shook his head: "But Cilai Road is already close to the domain of Noon Sun City, they will surely be very vigilant. More importantly—our forces do not have the advantage; we must concentrate them and quickly deal with one side, not wait for them to join forces."
"Which side should we deal with?" Wei Guangyao asked instinctively.
He actually thought it would be wise to deal with the side that was easier to handle first.
But Yisheng Feng said in a flat tone: "My sword is only aimed at Jiang Wang."
Tai Yin looked deeply at this advanced disciple of the Southern Dipper Palace: "The opportunity will come."
Then he said to Wei Guangyao: "Of course, we concentrate our strength on resolving Zhongxuan Sheng and Jiang Wang’s forces. Either of these two people, killing one is better than killing ten Xie Baoshu. We have prepared for so long, endured for so long, not for minor skirmishes."
