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

After burning the bodies of the fallen soldiers, Duan Tianyang, Yi Shuirou and others returned to the central military camp.

After taking his seat, Duan Tianyang looked around at everyone and asked, "What do you think of today's battle?"

Everyone looked at each other in silence.

Today's battle has revealed the strength of Saint Luo City. As one of the twelve main cities, it is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

Although there have been deserters fleeing every night recently, the rebels in the city are still full of fighting spirit and are willing to fight to the death.

However, our own military strength is limited, and it is very difficult to capture the city of Saint Luo.

Seeing no one answering, Yi Shuirou bit her red lips and said seriously: "Master Duan, today the imperial army only made a feint attack on the East City and did not use its full strength. Tomorrow, I will mobilize the imperial army to fully assist you in attacking the city!"

After saying this, Wen Daozun immediately continued: "If the imperial army helps with all its strength and launches a fierce attack from the East City, we may have a chance to break into the city."

Duan Tianyang asked curiously, "What's Mr. Wen's plan?"

Wen Daozun replied: "Our army and the imperial army will attack fiercely from the west and east respectively, making it difficult for the rebels defending the city to defend both ends and causing them to lose their footing. At that time, our army can secretly send elite troops to attack from the north or south of the city. Once a gap is opened, our chances of winning will greatly increase..."

Just as Wen Daozun was explaining the strategy, a member of the Hidden Martial Hall quietly walked into the central military tent, stood at the entrance of the tent, and winked at Qiu Tieyi.

Qiu Tieyi understood what he meant, glanced at Duan Tianyang who was listening attentively to Wen Daozun's analysis, and walked out quietly.

After Wen Daozun finished explaining the tactics, Chi Xun looked worried: "The terrain outside Shengluo City is flat. From the tower, we can see dozens of miles away. Any movement of our army will be noticed by the rebels."

Duan Tianyang pondered for a moment and asked Chi Xun for his opinion.

Chi Xun replied: "Although a surprise attack is feasible, the infantry is slow. By the time they get around to the south or north city, the rebels will have already deployed their defenses, making it difficult to succeed. Our army should use cavalry to launch a surprise attack, taking advantage of their speed and breaking through their defenses before the defenders are prepared!"

Huang Guoan, the commander of the cavalry battalion, frowned. He said, "If we use cavalry, when attacking a city, the men and horses will be separated, and the horses will be abandoned outside the city. How can the horses survive under the enemy's arrows? The cavalry battalion relies on horses for survival. If all the horses are lost, the cavalry battalion will be useless. How can it fight in the future?"

Chi Xun's face was solemn as he retorted, "If we attack the city head on, there will be heavy casualties. If we can use cavalry to launch a surprise attack, even if we sacrifice some horses, it will be a necessary sacrifice."

After hearing this, Huang Guoan remained silent and turned to look at Duan Tianyang.

Duan Tianyang fell into deep thought. He knew very well how heavy a warhorse was and the danger of a sneak attack.

While he was hesitating, Qiu Tieyi came hurriedly and whispered in Duan Tianyang's ear: "Brother Tian, ​​Miss Tong is in danger."

He was lost in thought when his thoughts were interrupted by Qiu Tieyi's words. He looked at Qiu Tieyi with a puzzled look on his face.

"Something happened to Miss Tong Ling." Qiu Tieyi emphasized again.

"What? Explain clearly!" Duan Tianyang asked.

"A few days ago, the brother who was responsible for protecting Miss Tong sent a pigeon to report that Miss Tong had disguised herself as a maid and sneaked into the City Lord's Mansion. This morning, news came that Miss Tong tried to assassinate Zhou Baiyuan in the City Lord's Mansion, but failed. Instead, she was captured alive by Zhou Baiyuan and was said to be injured." Qiu Tieyi explained in detail.

Hearing this, Duan Tianyang frowned and asked, "Why are you telling me this important thing now?"

Qiu Tieyi explained: "The city of Shengluo has been blocked, and the message can only be delivered by carrier pigeons. However, the carrier pigeons are not familiar with our military camp, and they were delayed for a long time on the way."

Duan Tianyang was silent for a moment and asked, "How is she now?"

"It's not clear for now, but given Zhou Baiyuan's character, I'm afraid he won't let her go easily." Qiu Tieyi answered cautiously.

Duan Tianyang didn't say anything else, but just waved his hand with a heavy expression.

Then, he turned to the people present and announced: "Tomorrow, we will follow the tactics of Mr. Wen and Mr. Chi. Our army and the imperial army will attack the West City and the East City respectively. I will lead two thousand elite soldiers and look for an opportunity to bypass the North City for a surprise attack."

After saying that, he looked at Yi Shuirou and asked for her opinion: "Princess, what do you think about this?"

Yi Shuirou replied expressionlessly: "Since Lord Duan has made a decision, let's do as you wish."

After getting Yi Shuirou's consent, Duan Tianyang said to the generals: "Everyone go back and prepare!"

"Yes!" All the generals responded in unison, and then left the central military camp in an orderly manner.

After everyone left, only Duan Tianyang, Yi Shuirou, Lu Jingyuan, Hua Duoer and Cai Yunyue were left in the central military tent.

Yi Shuirou turned to Caiyun and Yue and said, "You two go out first."

It can be seen that Yi Shuirou has something to say, and Duan Tianyang also signaled Lu Jingyuan and Hua Duoer to leave.

After the four people left, only Duan Tianyang and Yi Shuirou were left in the tent.

Duan Tianyang was about to ask, but Yi Shuirou took the lead: "Is she so important to you?"

Duan Tianyang blinked, obviously confused.

Yi Shuirou uttered two words softly: "Tong Ling."

Duan Tianyang said "Oh" softly, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "I saved her life. If anyone wants to harm her, they have to ask me for my consent first."

Yi Shuirou's eyes became deep, and she said slowly: "But in order to save her, you even disregarded the lives of your soldiers."

Seeing Duan Tianyang's bewildered expression, she continued, "After a day of fierce fighting today, the soldiers are already exhausted. If we forcefully attack Shengluo City tomorrow, wouldn't that be gambling with their lives?"

Duan Tianyang stood up, walked to Yi Shuirou, and said in a firm tone: "Speed ​​is of the essence in war. I chose to have the decisive battle tomorrow not because Tong Ling was captured, but because war is about momentum. Today both sides are exhausted, and now is the time to compete in will and momentum. I believe my brothers will never lose to the rebels. In tomorrow's battle, I will compete with Zhou Baiyuan!"

Yi Shuirou's expression eased a little, and she asked, "Are you so sure you can win?"

Duan Tianyang shook his head, with a hint of helplessness in his tone: "On the battlefield, the outcome is unpredictable. All I can do is to go all out."

He paused and continued, "Zhou Baiyuan may be able to drag out this battle, but we can't. The army has very little food and grass left, and the imperial army is eager to rush to the Jin Kingdom. If we get into a protracted war, we will definitely lose. Therefore, a quick victory is our only way out."

Upon hearing this, Yi Shuirou stood up and looked at Duan Tianyang for a moment, then she said firmly: "Tomorrow, I will command the imperial army to attack the city with all their strength. But I also have a condition..."

"What?"

Yi Shuirou's eyes were like torches as she spoke word by word: "From now on, if anyone dares to claim to be Duan Tianyang's wife, my sword will ruthlessly cut off her neck!"

After saying that, she looked at Duan Tianyang deeply, then turned and left without looking back.