The tenth collect the three hundred and ninety-eighth chapter
Chapter 398
"Good idea!" Tang Yin thought Nie Ze's idea was good. Setting fire to the enemy's granary was indeed a strategy that could win with one blow.
He nodded and said to Letian and Ai Jia: "Ma sent people to inquire about Bufeng's situation to see if Bufeng is collecting and hoarding food and grass as General Nie expected."
"Yes, Your Majesty! I will send someone to investigate immediately!" Lotte and Ai Jia both responded.
Let’s not mention that Tianyan and Diwang went to inquire about Pu Feng’s intelligence. Let’s talk about the Pingyuan Army led by Xiao Muqing. Since Zeping entered Surabaya County, they have been unstoppable and conquered more than ten Mo army towns in a row. They forced themselves to attack from the east of Surabaya County.
Go to the west, near the important border point between Mo and Yu - Red Dragon Altar.
Now the Jade Army is blocked by the Red Dragon Altar. The army of more than 200,000 is blocked from the Mo Kingdom. The mission of the Pingyuan Army is not to capture many towns in Sishui County, but to capture the Red Dragon Altar as soon as possible and help the Jade Army.
The army opened the door to enter the country of Mo.
The location of the Red Dragon Altar is unique. It has a mountain on the back and is on a high ground. Coupled with the strong city defense, it can be said to be easy to defend but difficult to attack. In addition, in the Red Dragon Altar, there are as many as 120,000 to 30,000 Mo defenders.
Among them, Wei Bo, the chief culprit who killed Lu She, and Peng Cheng, the head of Sishui County.
Now that Chilongtan has long been closed, the Jade Army camp is located in the Jade Kingdom five miles west of the city. When the Pingyuan Army arrived at Chilongtan, it was stationed five miles east of the city, opposite the Yuying across the city.
One left and one right sandwich the Red Dragon Altar.
Not long after the Pingyuan Army set up camp, the envoy from the Jade Army came. After meeting Xiao Muqing, he gave him a general account of the current situation.
The commander-in-chief of the Jade Army is Baili Tu, the general of the Jade Kingdom. Under his command are the fierce generals Shi Xiao, generals Ai Zhe, Gao Yuan, etc. It can be said that the Jade Army dispatches also elite troops, including excellent commanders and fierce generals who are accustomed to fighting.
, it’s a pity that we have been unable to conquer the Red Dragon Altar for a long time.
The reason for this is certainly related to the weak combat power of the Jade Army, but the road leading to the Red Dragon Altar is narrow, it is difficult for the army to deploy, and it has to attack from below, which puts the attacking side at a huge disadvantage.
The envoy from the Jade Kingdom finished introducing the situation, and then discussed with Xiao Muqing whether the two armies should agree on a time to join forces to attack the Red Dragon Altar.
Xiao Muqing did not immediately make the decision to attack. He waved his hand and said, "No hurry! I need to get familiar with the environment of Red Dragon Altar first, and then make arrangements."
The envoy from the Jade Kingdom was inconvenient to press, but he still said: "Our army has been blocked at Red Dragon Altar for nearly two months, and the morale of the soldiers has become increasingly low. If we can no longer capture this city, I am afraid it will affect the fighting spirit of the entire army!"
Xiao Muqing nodded in understanding and said with a smile: "Don't worry, sir, I won't delay for too long. I will give your army a reply within three days."
The envoy from the Jade Kingdom looked happy, raised his hands and said: "This is very good, I am relieved. General Xiao, I will take my leave first!"
"Sir, let's go slowly!" After Xiao Muqing sent away the Jade Kingdom envoy, he immediately gathered the spies from the Pingyuan Army and the Tianyan and Diwang spies stationed in the Pingyuan Army, and asked them to explore around the Red Dragon Altar and map out the plot.
Detailed topographic map.
There was nothing to say that day, and the next day, the spies sent out returned one after another, and at the same time, they also sent the topographic map of Red Dragon Altar to Xiao Muqing.
Chilongtan is backed by Chilong Mountain. Chilong Mountain is high and steep, reaching straight to the sky, so it is also nicknamed the "Ladder to Heaven". It is said that in ancient times, Chilong Mountain was much higher than it is now and can reach the zenith. Later, the gods ordered
To prevent mortals from ascending to heaven, Chilong Mountain was cut off, and half of the peak fell down, filling up the bottomless Red Dragon Pond at the bottom of the mountain. Then, people built holy temples and altars in the pond, which became the prototype of the Red Dragon Altar.
Although these are all nonsense legends, it is not difficult to see how steep Chilong Mountain is.
After listening to the spies' report, Xiao Muqing frowned. He originally had the fantasy of climbing over the Red Dragon Mountain and sneaking into the Red Dragon Mandala, but now it seems that this seems impossible. Of course, if it can be climbed so easily,
In Chilong Mountain, the Jade Army may have already done this.
If you can't attack over the mountain, you can only attack from the front. However, more than 200,000 jade troops have been unable to defeat the Red Dragon Altar after two months of hard work. Now that they are attacked by their own side, can they defeat it? Xiao Muqing has no idea.
Not much sure.
Just when Xiao Muqing was in trouble about how to attack the Red Dragon Altar, a spy suddenly came to report that a commoner from Mo State came to his camp and kept saying that he wanted to see the general.
Xiao Muqing was stunned. A commoner from Mo Country wanted to see him? This was quite new. He nodded to the soldier who reported the news and said, "Bring him to see me."
"Yes! General!" Sergeant Feng agreed and ran out of the central military tent quickly.
Not long after, accompanied by two Fengjun guards, a Mo country citizen covered in dust and grass stalks walked in from outside. This man was probably in his thirties, with a strong build, but he was wearing this kind of clothes.
Almost like a beggar.
After he entered the tent, he immediately knelt forward and said cautiously: "Young man Tan Liu, please see General Xiao!"
Tan Liu? Xiao Muqing has never heard of his name, nor has he met him. He asked, "I heard that you want to see me, what's the matter?"
"The villain came to see General Xiao on the order of my master."
"Who is your master?" Xiao Muqing asked patiently.
"This..." The man named Tan Liu looked to the left and right, but did not speak immediately.
Understanding what he meant, Xiao Muqing waved his hand and said, "Everyone here is my confidant. It doesn't matter if you say so."
"The owner of the villain is... Master Peng Chengpeng." Tan Liu's voice was so low that it was almost hard to hear.
Upon hearing the word "Peng Cheng", Xiao Muqing's eyes immediately widened, and two rays of light as sharp as knives shot out, sweeping back and forth on Tan Liu's face. Tan Liu trembled in fright, and hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to raise his voice.
Breathe more.
Bang! Xiao Muqing suddenly slapped the table, pointed at Tan Liu, and said: "The traitor Peng Cheng killed our country's loyal Lord Lu. I, Dafeng, have already forged a sworn hatred with him. We, the Feng people, wish to break his bones.
Eat his flesh, you bastard, since you have come to die for him, I will help you! Come on!"
"What are your orders, general?" Four Fengjun guards rushed in from outside the tent. Xiao Muqing pointed at Tan Liu and said, "Drag this thief out and smash his body to pieces!"
"Follow your orders!" The guards didn't care who you were, they only acted in accordance with military orders. People crowded around, picked up Tan Liu and walked out.
Tan Liu was so frightened that his face turned pale and he shouted like crazy: "General, spare your life, general, spare your life! Master Lu's death has nothing to do with my master. He was killed by an adulterer..."
Xiao Muqing was too lazy to listen to this and waved his hands distractedly, signaling the guards to drag him away quickly. The guards quickened their pace and dragged Tan Liu out of the Chinese military tent like a dead dog.
"These people who don't know whether to live or die are really ridiculous!" Xiao Muqing shook his head and sneered.
The surrounding generals all laughed in unison and said, "If everyone can be as stupid as this thief and come to my camp and throw themselves into a trap, then our army will have an easy time."
"General, this villain has a way to destroy the city..." At this time, Tan Liu shouted at the top of his lungs from outside the tent.
Huh? These words made Xiao Muqing's heart move. He was stunned for a moment. He casually named one of his generals and said, "Go quickly and bring Tan Liu back to me! Quick!"
The general Feng hurriedly agreed, threw off his legs, and rushed out in a hurry.
Within a few seconds, the Feng General returned, holding Tan Liu by the collar and pulling him in. He threw Tan Liu to the ground and asked in a deep voice: "What did you just say? Say it again!
"
"General...General..." Tan Liu knelt on the ground, his body trembling suddenly, sweating like rain, and even his clothes were soaked through.
He stammered: "You little man... I have a way to destroy the city. I have been ordered by my master to come... to tell the soldiers of the Feng Army... I just ask... I just ask you generals to let my master go."
A way to survive..."
Now Xiao Muqing finally understood. No wonder Tan Liu was willing to throw himself into a trap. It turned out that he came to negotiate terms with him under Peng Cheng's order. "Do you really have a way to destroy the city?"
"Yes...yes, yes..."
"Then why didn't you go talk to Yujun and instead came to Fengjun? Yujun came much earlier than Fengjun."
"The main reason is that my master wants to... make up for his past mistakes..."
"Didn't you just say that Mr. Lu's death had nothing to do with your master?"
"It really doesn't matter, but... if my master could have noticed the traitor's trick earlier, Mr. Lu would... not have died."
"Who is the traitor you are talking about?"
"That's the northwest patrol envoy, Uncle Wei."
"Uncle Wei? What's going on? Tell me in detail!"
Tan Liu did not dare to mess around, so he recounted how Uncle Wei took advantage of Peng Cheng and how he killed Lu She. Finally, he burst into tears and said: "General, my master did not do any harm.
Master Lu’s intention was to sincerely seek refuge in Dafeng, but because of the treacherous and cunning traitor Uncle Wei, Master Lu died unexpectedly, and my master’s desire to surrender ended in vain. General, you are aware of this!”
Ah, that's it! What Tan Liu said was reasonable and reasonable, and there was no wandering eyes or evasive words when he spoke. It seemed that what he said was true. In fact, Xiao Muqing had always been surprised that someone as shrewd as Lu She was
How could my mind be killed by the unknown Peng Cheng? Now after listening to Tan Liu's words, I finally found the answer. Peng Cheng is just a cover for others to use. The real mastermind behind the scenes is Mo Guo's northwest patrol.
Envoy Wei Bo.
Xiao Muqing was already convinced in his heart, but he still said: "How do you make me believe what you said?"
"My master's willingness to offer the means to destroy the city is enough to prove my master's surrender." Tan Liu said urgently.