The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

"What is the difference?"

"Young Master, haven't you figured it out yet? General Sha doesn't have enough troops. I heard that even with the troops recruited later, there are only 33,000."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Youning's eyes widened and he said in disbelief, "Qiao Rong, have you seen so many good things with me that you don't care about anything now? Are more than 30,000 people still considered too few? Back then, when my grandfather mobilized 5,000 troops, he was able to help General Sha defend Songchun Pass. Now that he has so many troops, are you still afraid of being defeated? Besides, didn't you hear what Sha Yuejin said? This place is strategically located and easy to defend, and it's a good place for an ambush. No matter how many troops the enemy brings here, they will be trapped here and can't escape!"

However, Qiao Rong still looked serious, and tried to persuade him earnestly: "Young Master, although what you said is true, don't forget that when we first came here, Sha Guanghan mentioned that the enemy's real main force is on the way. Once their main force arrives here, even if there are ambushes everywhere, they will be trampled to the ground by the enemy."

"Qiao Rong, don't worry about it! The large army hasn't arrived yet, so what are you afraid of?" Cheng Youning lay down on the bed again, not taking Qiao Rong's words to heart at all.

Qiao Rong shook his head helplessly, a trace of worry in his eyes, and said softly: "Young Master, you don't know how to be afraid because you are still young, and you really don't understand many things yet."

However, the young master Cheng Youning did not give in at all and retorted: "Who said I don't understand? I can now help my little grandfather with things, and he even praised me for doing a good job!" When he said this, a look of pride appeared on his face.

Seeing this, Qiao Rong sighed softly and continued to explain patiently: "Young Master, you are so precious. If the situation with Dalang Kingdom was not so serious, how could the emperor be willing to send you out to set fire to the enemy's food? Not to mention letting you walk alone with a backpack to Chaizhou to spread rumors."

Hearing this, Cheng Youning's expression became serious. He blinked and asked in confusion: "You mean... this battle is difficult to fight?"

Qiao Rong nodded and replied solemnly, "Of course, otherwise why would the emperor come here in person to supervise the battle! Young Master, do you think that it is because this place is close to our capital and the emperor has nothing to do? In fact, it is because the emperor is worried about the war here! As for this section of the fortress at the foot of the mountain, as long as the enemy breaks in, our Fengying will be easily lost, and then something big will happen."

Cheng Youning also became nervous when he heard this, and hurriedly said, "Quick, quick, bring me clothes, shoes and socks. I have to go out and see what the situation is."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a dull and loud sound suddenly coming from outside the tent, and the sound seemed to come from a long distance.

Cheng Youning reacted very quickly. He turned over swiftly and jumped up from the bed. He shouted nervously, "Oh no! This is the sound of war drums! Hurry up and get some clothes. Let's go and see what happened."

After hurriedly getting dressed, the two hurriedly ran towards the watchtower. When they climbed up the watchtower, they were shocked by the scene in front of them - they saw a dark mass of enemy troops surging like a tide on the distant horizon, and they had already arrived in front of the boundary marker. The dense army was endless, and it was roughly estimated that there were at least 20,000 people, and their huge momentum seemed to completely flatten the land.

Qiao Rong looked ahead with a puzzled look on his face, frowning, and muttered to himself, "Strange, these enemies have already reached the doorstep, but why can't I see General Sha's troops? Even if they set an ambush, they would need people. Why don't any of them go out to fight?"

Cheng Youning, who was standing by, was also full of suspicion and couldn't help complaining, "Are you just giving up like that? If so, then General Sha is a coward! Let's go find him!"

Qiao Rong stood there with an indecisive look on his face, and said softly: "Young Master, this is a military matter, we kids should not get involved..."

However, before he could finish, Cheng Youning interrupted him angrily, "Qiao Rong, don't forget that your village is not far from here. If the enemy invades, your village will be the first to suffer. You should weigh the consequences yourself."

After saying that, Cheng Youning no longer paid attention to Qiao Rong, turned around and ran away angrily.

There was nothing for Qiao Rong to think about. Cheng Youning had already run far away, so he could only bite the bullet and catch up.

Cheng Youning asked around and finally found Sha Guanghan on a high hill. With Sha Guanghan was his grandfather Wan Lianxing.

Cheng Youning went straight to Sha Guanghan. He pointed at Sha Guanghan and accused him loudly, "Sha Guanghan, you are a coward. You keep saying that you are not afraid of anything, and you vowed to attack Chaizhou for Fengqi. The enemy has come to our doorstep, and Fengying can no longer defend. Why are you hiding here? My grandfather loves you so much that he made you the general of Fengqi. The ancients said, 'If you don't have faith, you don't know what you can do. A big cart without a yoke and a small cart without a shaft, how can they move?' Sha Guanghan, you have no faith. How dare you, a person who doesn't follow the Five Constant Virtues, eat the wild goose my grandfather gave you."

Sha Guanghan looked at Cheng Youning in astonishment. He had never expected that the other party would say such a thing. He was really wronged. To show his loyalty, he knelt down in front of Wan Lianxing and said faithfully, "Your Majesty, I swear to heaven that everyone in my Sha family is loyal to Your Majesty and will never have any other intentions! Attacking Chaizhou is a matter of time. I, Sha Guanghan, will never break my promise. I will go all out and live up to Your Majesty's grace!"

Seeing this, Wan Lianxing quickly stretched out his hands to help Sha Guanghan up, and comforted him earnestly: "Old Sha, it is really difficult for you to lead more than 20,000 people to garrison here. As for attacking Chaizhou, that is only a matter for the future. If we can conquer it smoothly, it would be the best, but if the conditions do not allow, we don't have to force it. Defending this territory, recuperating, and accumulating strength are the most important things at the moment. After all, Cheng Youning is still young and ignorant, and it is inevitable that he speaks without thinking. Old Sha, please don't take it to heart. I have full faith in you. Whether it is Fengqi or myself, I can't do without your assistance and support. So, I believe in you!"

Upon hearing this, Sha Guanghan was deeply moved. He quickly bowed again and thanked the emperor again and again, "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. I am so grateful and have no way to repay you!"