The Savage Lady Wants to Kill Me! Reborn on the Path of Cultivation

After listening to Lu Jingyuan's words, Duan Tianyang fixed his eyes on the map and said slowly: "The distance between Jincheng and Xuanwu City is very close."

"That's true. The distance between the two cities is only 200 miles. If we keep going, we can reach there in less than two days." Lu Jingyuan added, "However, at this moment, Jincheng is safe and sound, but Qilin City is in flames. Zhao Xuan led 20,000 rebels to attack fiercely. I heard that the defenders suffered heavy losses. The situation is extremely critical."

Duan Tianyang looked worried and said thoughtfully, "If I remember correctly, the Qilin City defenders should have two corps. With 20,000 defenders facing 20,000 rebels and occupying the advantageous terrain, there is no reason why they cannot defend Qilin City."

Lu Jingyuan shook his head and said, "When the rebels first arrived near Qilin City, the city guard chief Lu Yun led his troops out of the city to fight them, but the result was not ideal. They were defeated in the first battle, Lu Yun was seriously injured, and the Qilin City defenders were reduced to 5,000 to 6,000 people."

Duan Tianyang once read in a military book that if one's force is three times that of the enemy, one can attack their city, and if one's force is ten times that of the enemy, one can surround and annihilate them.

Today, there are only five or six thousand defenders left in Qilin City, while there are a full 20,000 rebels. In addition, Lu Yun is seriously injured, so the situation is indeed worrying.

Wen Daozun took over the topic and said slowly: "Qilin City, as the heart of Xihui City, once it is lost, other cities will lose their will to resist like loose sand, and surrender is a matter of time. Therefore, I propose that our army should bypass Jincheng and head straight to the rebel camp outside Qilin City to catch them off guard in one fell swoop!"

After hearing this, Guan Hu took a deep breath and expressed some concern: "Isn't this approach too aggressive? Our army is only 5,000 strong. If we go deep into the enemy's rear, we will be surrounded by the rebels. "

Wen Daozun shook his head, a look of determination on his face: "The rebels are not united, and each has its own agenda. Zhao Xuan's troop, relying on their numbers, naturally wants to be the first to occupy Qilin City. If the rest of the rebels truly form an alliance with him, they will definitely work together to help him besiege Qilin City."

He paused, and continued, "But the current situation is not like that. The other three rebel armies are attacking the three cities separately, all for the sake of grabbing credit. How can they really help us? Even if they know that our army is supporting Qilin City, the three rebel generals are selfish and will never help us."

Duan Tianyang nodded in agreement with Wen Daozun's analysis. He knew clearly that although it was risky to go deep into the enemy's rear alone, once Qilin City was lost, the entire Xihui City would face a catastrophe. Even if they tried their best, it would be difficult to reverse the trend.

He fell into deep thought, tapping the location of Qilin City on the map a few times with his fingers, and then said firmly: "Let's follow Mr. Wen's suggestion and head straight to Qilin City! Give them a surprise attack!"

Duan Tianyang made the final decision, and everyone no longer had any objections and agreed.

With a determined look in his eyes, he added, "We will set out tonight and try to enter Xihui City before dawn. Mr. Wen, this battle will be difficult, so you should stay in Xuanwu City and wait for good news."

When Wen Daozun heard this, he quickly said, "Sir, I am definitely not a coward!"

Duan Tianyang smiled and comforted him, "You are not in good health, and we need to march quickly. I am afraid you can't bear it. You should stay in the city and wait for our good news."

Wen Daozun was well aware of his physical condition. If he went with the army, he would only become a burden to everyone.

So he smiled bitterly and said, "Thank you for your concern, sir. I will obey your command!"

After nightfall, to make a long story short, the First Xiguan Corps led by Duan Tianyang quietly left Xuanwu City and headed straight for Xihui City.

The purpose of this trip was to lift the siege of Qilin City and it did not involve siege, so the entire army traveled lightly, carrying only rations and no baggage.

Duan Tianyang went on the expedition with Guan Hu, Qiu Tieyi, Hua Duoer, Lu Jingyuan and others, as well as all the members of Yinwu Hall, and five battalions of soldiers, totaling more than 5,000 people.

They marched quickly all night and covered a total of fifty miles.

At dawn the next day, the troops had entered Xihui City.

During the march, Yinwutang, headed by Lu Jingyuan, was responsible for the spy mission.

When daybreak came, Lu Jingyuan and the others rode back quickly on horseback. After seeing Duan Tianyang, they reported, "Brother Tian, ​​Liuhe Town is just ahead."

Duan Tianyang inquired: "Is there anything unusual ahead?"

Lu Jingyuan and the others nodded in denial, saying, "There is nothing unusual ahead."

He immediately ordered: "Everyone rest here for half an hour, and then continue on."

The people rested for half an hour, ate some dry food to fill their stomachs, took a short rest, and then started to march quickly again. At this time, they were still dozens of miles away from their destination, Liuhe Town.

When the large army arrived at the edge of Liuhe Town, it was already dark and silent.

However, in the direction of the town in the distance, many lights can still be seen flickering.

Guan Hu turned to Duan Tianyang and asked with some doubt: "Brother Tian, ​​should we stay in the town for one night?"

Duan Tianyang heard this and waved his hand firmly, saying, "Liuhe Town is not far from Jincheng. If we stop in the town, the news will surely reach the ears of the rebels in Jincheng tomorrow. The deeper we go into Xihui this time, the more concealed the news is, the more beneficial it will be for our army."

After hearing this, Guan Hu understood what he meant and nodded. He then gave orders to everyone: "The whole army will camp here and spend the night here. Everyone will be given rations to fill their stomachs, but remember not to light a fire to cook!"

Duan Tianyang had just dismounted and had not sat down for a moment when Qiu Tieyi and Lu Jingyuan, who were in charge of the reconnaissance in the front, returned one after another.

As soon as Qiu Tieyi met him, he reported anxiously: "Brother Tian, ​​the battle in Liuhe Town is raging, and it seems that the rebels are attacking fiercely."

Upon hearing this, Duan Tianyang stood up immediately and asked with a frown, "How many rebels are there?"

"Although the enemy's figures are dim and difficult to distinguish, there should be quite a few of them!"

Guan Hu frowned and asked, "Brother Tian, ​​should we go to help?"

Duan Tianyang pondered for a moment, then resolutely said: "Since we have met him, why shouldn't we save him?"

He looked at Guan Hu and the others and gave an order: "Tiger, you and the four battalion guards will each lead a battalion and surround Liuhe Town from all directions. Make sure no one escapes!"

Guan Hu promised: "Yes! Brother Tian!"

Originally, Duan Tianyang had no plans to set foot in Liuhe Town, but seeing that the rebels were wreaking havoc there, he had to change his plans temporarily.

He urged his warhorse to head straight for the battlefield, waved to the people from the Hidden Martial Hall who were following him, and shouted, "Brothers from the Hidden Martial Hall, follow me!"

He led Qiu Tieyi, Lu Jingyuan, Hua Duoer and a group of people and quickly rushed towards Liuhe Town.

When they approached Liuhe Town, they were shocked by the scene before them. The whole town was in chaos, with flames spreading wildly, the air was filled with a burning smell, and the surroundings were filled with wailing and shouting, which made people's hearts palpitate.