Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress-Chapter 170 - 169: Slaughter Exhausted_1

Chapter 170: Chapter 169: Slaughter Exhausted_1

Zhang Duanrui thought for a moment and slightly nodded. “It’s feasible…”

The Crown Prince saw Bai Qingyan standing under the bright light without saying a word, seemingly staring in the direction of Wengshan. He walked two steps closer to Bai Qingyan and asked, “Mr. Bai, have you thought of something? Are you looking at Wengshan?”

Bai Qingyan saluted the Crown Prince respectfully before saying, “I am wondering… The news of the Crown Prince leading the army must have already been reported to Xiliang and Nanyan by spies. So why haven’t they taken any action until today?”

“This forced march was executed so quickly. Perhaps they haven’t reacted in time, or maybe… they haven’t figured out our intentions?” Zhen Zeping said rather uncertainly.

“Fifty thousand troops moved out from Dadu. The spies from Xiliang and Nanyan are not blind. When spies report, they usually use fast horses, traveling day and night. If many can switch horses without stopping, it should only take six or seven days to deliver the message. Which means…” Zhang Duanrui glanced at the map. “By the time we reached Chongluan Ridge, Xiliang and Nanyan would have already received the news.”

She nodded. “Even if they received the news in eleven or twelve days, knowing they are about to engage in another battle, why haven’t they launched an advance attack on Wengcheng? Are they waiting for our fifty thousand reinforcements to arrive before they start a war? The Xiliang people… do not possess such gentlemanly conduct!”

Zhang Duanrui quickly understood what Qingyan meant. “Mr. Bai means Xiliang and Nanyan might disagree on whether to continue the expedition or accept some benefits and leave?”

She nodded and turned around to look at the several generals with serious expressions. “Nanyan’s strength does not match Xiliang’s. Previously, due to Liu Huanzhang’s collusion with Nanyan, Nanyan had an internal informant in the Bai family army who provided information, so they dared to join forces with Xiliang! One side provided information, and the other sent troops. This was an equal transaction. But now… with Liu Huanzhang dead, Nanyan’s source of information is cut off. Without the ability to relay Jin’s troop movements to Xiliang, they no longer stand on equal footing. How can Nanyan, which borders Xiliang, dare to act recklessly?”

Shi Panshan thought for a moment and nodded. “If Nanyan doesn’t act, Xiliang doesn’t want Nanyan to benefit without contributing. They also fear Nanyan stabbing them in the back, so they remain inactive.”

She nodded again. “The news of our fifty thousand soldiers reaching Wanping has already been sent by fast messengers to inform the commanders retreating to Wengcheng. Spies from Xiliang and Nanyan must have reported as well! Nanyan is indeed not to be feared for now, but the ambitious Yun Poxing is!”

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She raised her hand and pointed to the mountain route between Wengcheng and Wanping: “If I were Yun Poxing, holding such a heavy army, learning that Jin’s fifty thousand reinforcements had arrived a day’s journey from Wengcheng in Wanping, I would send part of my troops to bypass Wengshan and set an ambush on the winding mountain road of Jiuqu Peak! Then I would simulate an attack on Wengcheng with a smaller force, tricking the fifty thousand reinforcements into quickly rushing to Wengcheng. Speed is crucial in rescue missions; they cannot take detours and must travel through Jiuqu Peak’s winding path! Reinforcements racing for half a day would inevitably be exhausted, and Xiliang’s ambush could then cut them off and slaughter Jin’s reinforcements there!”

Zhang Duanrui marked the winding path on the map and turned his head. “From Wanping to Wengcheng, to be fast… it must follow Jiuqu Peak’s mountain road!”

She nodded, also pointing at Wengcheng. “The Bai family army retreating to Wengcheng, plus the original garrison, has less than twenty thousand troops. Wengcheng is easy to defend and hard to attack. If the soldiers in Wengcheng learn that Xiliang’s main force has trapped the fifty thousand reinforcements at Jiuqu Peak and suddenly stops attacking the city, shifting towards Wengshan Canyon aiming to join forces with Xiliang’s main army, intending to slay the reinforcements… Then the Bai family army, with General Cheng Yuanzhi known for their bravery, will not huddle inside Wengcheng. He will surely lead the Bai family army to rescue at Jiuqu Peak’s winding path! Xiliang’s main force set an ambush at Wengshan, and they can then wipe out the remaining Bai family army.”

Shi Panshan’s face showed horror. He carefully examined the map, pointing at Wengshan. “Wengshan is also known as Xuanfeng Mountain. From high up, the mountain range rises spirally like a whirlwind. The Great Canyon of Wengshan lies in the gaps of the mountains. Entering from the direction of Wengcheng towards Jiuqu Peak’s winding path, the valley entrance is broad, but the exit is where the mountain sides are extremely high, and the passage is very narrow, allowing only ten people abreast to pass! It truly is an excellent ambush site!”

“So…” Bai Qingyan solemnly looked at the Crown Prince. “I dare to ask the Crown Prince to send General Zhang Duanrui tonight with five thousand elite soldiers to the winding path of Jiuqu Peak to set an ambush. If Xiliang’s ambushers appear, do not alert them. Observe the enemy’s strength and report back, holding the ground! Also, send General Shi Panshan with fifteen thousand troops to the exit of Jiuqu Peak at the Wengshan Canyon to lay in wait, ready to support the Bai family soldiers who might rush from Wengcheng tomorrow, ambushing from two sides! General Zhen Zeping will lead twenty thousand troops to attack Feng County, ensuring that Nanyan cannot leave the city! Lastly, send someone to Pingyang City to deploy thirty thousand garrison troops from Pingyang City to seize Fengcheng, cutting off Xiliang’s reinforcements! Command five hundred soldiers to carry incendiary devices to the rear of Xiliang’s camp to burn their supplies! Set a blockade at Luofeng Canyon to intercept Xiliang’s grain route!”

Her clear and calm voice was quick and steady. Her words made everyone feel tense, as if the great battle was imminent and could not be delayed.

The candle flames flickered gently in the quiet government office.

“If Xiliang knew we sent fifty thousand troops as reinforcements, they might worry about Nanyan stabbing them in the back or dislike Nanyan benefiting without contributing and just stay put at Tianmen Pass?” Zhen Zeping frowned and asked. “Or if Xiliang gathered all its forces to attack Wengcheng? Besides… Pingyang City borders Yan. The troops there cannot be easily moved. Although Miss Bai and Duke Zhen have led troops before, and her archery is excellent, she is still young. These are just her speculations. I still think it’s better if I lead a cavalry raid on Xiliang’s base!”

“In wars between two countries, soldiers take the marshal as their leader. To win, you must know what the marshal wants. Yun Poxing has been undefeated for years. His army is known as the invincible iron cavalry. But he has never won against the Bai family army. Yun Poxing sees this as his greatest shame! Until… he joined forces with Nanyan and wiped out all the men of the Duke of Zhen’s mansion. The Bai family army was nearly massacred. Only then did he win!”

“But the Bai family army still has over ten thousand soldiers. People say Yun Poxing fears the Bai family army like a child fears his father. He has a festering desire to erase this shame. He wants fame and to make nations tremble. So… he will undoubtedly aim to eliminate the renowned undefeated Bai family army before this war is over! To ensure there is no more black sail with a white python flag in the world!”

“Commander Zhang Duanrui finds Miss Bai’s words reasonable!” Zhang Duanrui said to the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince was somewhat uncertain. He admitted that Bai Qingyan was indeed formidable. But as Zhen Zeping said, she was young. Also, she was not the experienced and wily marshal like the Duke of Zhen.