Several generals gathered around Yu Chishun and talked in low voices, but they didn't know what they were talking about. One soldier wanted to take a few steps forward, but Zeng stretched out his hand to stop him and shook his head slightly.
The most important thing to be careful about at this time is to alert the enemy. If Yu Chishun notices something is wrong, then all the previous efforts will be wasted.
Several generals obviously heard Yu Chishun's order and left one after another. Zeng Xian frowned and looked at the direction they left. It was not that Stinger's men came here to pack up the transfer supplies, but that they had already vacated further ahead.
The front of the camp.
The torches were lit one after another, and the soldiers following Zeng Xian almost screamed in surprise.
They walked in step by step from the back of the camp. They had not yet noticed what the front of the camp looked like. From where they were just now, they could only see darkness.
But when the light of the torch was completely illuminated, Zeng Xian and the others were surprised to find that the tents in that area had long been dismantled, and rows of soldiers were arrayed in the firelight!
"It's really a scam." Zeng Xian took a breath.
At this time, the remaining soldiers were also in a daze. They were glad that they had not moved forward rashly. Otherwise, they were in a bright place at the time, and such obvious actions would have been easily noticed.
Following the general's orders, groups of soldiers and horses drove out of the camp. Zeng turned around and helped several soldiers dismantle the tents, pretending that he had not seen anything just now.
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"It would be strange if Yu Chishun could be honest." Chen Zhishen stood on the rocky beach and looked into the distance.
The camp of the Northern Zhou army was there.
Xiao Wang, who was ordered to come back to report the news, stood in front of Chen Zhishen. Seeing the general's relaxed expression, he also felt a lot more relaxed.
"Well done, credit." Chen Zhishen patted the young scout on the shoulder and immediately ordered in a deep voice, "Scout, go forward, we will form an array here to protect the ferry!"
Although Chen Zhishen was brave, using 500 men to rashly attack an enemy ten times his own size when the enemy's situation was unknown was no different from committing suicide. Chen Zhishen could still clearly understand what was bravery in combat and what was seeking death.
"General, we have discovered that about a thousand men and horses are coming this way along the upper reaches of Tanxi River!" A scout rushed over quickly.
"General, half a mile to the west, we found enemy scouts, more than ten people!"
The expressions of several battle leaders and generals became solemn. With so many people crossing Tanxi in a mighty way, they didn't expect to be able to do so quietly, but it was obvious that the enemy was coming faster than expected.
"Light the torch!" Chen Zhishen waved his hand, "Send someone to inform General Wu Yi that his subordinates suggest speeding up the transfer of troops!"
At this point, there is nothing to hide.
After a pause, Chen Zhishen continued: "The troops coming from upstream are most likely to come to cause trouble for us, and Yu Chishun probably doesn't like us small fish and shrimps. The messengers and crossbowmen
Aim at the upstream formation and prepare to engage the enemy!"
At this time, Pei Zilie, who was on the other side of Tanxi River, also received the news. He was standing on a big rock on the bank of Tanxi River, watching groups of soldiers move forward in an orderly manner.
The east bank of Tanxi is not as good as the west bank where Pei Zilie is now. It is within the core defense circle of Xiangyang City. It is not that easy for Suri scouts to cross Tanxi to explore the east bank. Therefore, for the east bank, Pei Zilie can
Can't be called familiar.
Therefore, when he learned that Yu Chishun had probably set a trap, Pei Zilie didn't know whether he would lead these soldiers to victory or destruction.
But Pei Zilie couldn't think too much now. Chen Zhishen had already deployed his troops on the other side. Although this fierce general knew how to advance and retreat, he obviously didn't want to come back at this time.
Li Xingchen originally insisted on placing Chen Zhishen under his command, perhaps because he liked Chen Zhishen's character of going crazy and attacking until victory, because only in this way could Chen Zhishen quickly drag the army forward.
And all he needs to do is to fully respond and cooperate after Chen Zhishen takes action.
Thinking of this, Pei Zilie felt helpless.
Maybe it's because he is usually too steady, otherwise how could Li Xingchen come up with such a method.
Of course, Pei Zilie didn't know that in Li Xingchen's mind, both he and Xiao Shilian were trained according to handsome talents, while Chen Zhishen could only be regarded as a general at best. Pei Zilie, who received Wu Mingche's guidance and support, was obviously much better than Xiao Shilian in layout and planning.
, it’s a pity that Pei Zilie sometimes has a too stable and conservative personality, which allowed him to win in the end, but it took too long.
Li Xingchen's appointment of Chen Zhishen as Pei Zilie's deputy is equivalent to sending a person to constantly drag Pei Zilie forward, making Pei Zilie focus more on how to see through the enemy's strategy and win, instead of how to stabilize the position first and advance slowly.
So as not to give the enemy an opportunity to take advantage.
Pei Zilie is capable, and Li Xingchen doesn't want his ability to be used in the wrong place.
Li Xingchen has now begun to fight in the world. It is conceivable that he will definitely ascend the throne and aspire to the throne in the future. As the first generation monarch, the most important thing is to expand the territory. Therefore, Li Xingchen needs generals who can fight, not just defend the country.
Generals like Luo Ya and Tang Zhengliang are enough to guard the rear.
Pei Zilie now knows very well what Li Xingchen wants to do in the future. On this road, there is no room for looking back.
Then we can only move forward.
Pei Zilie raised his head and looked ahead. Groups of soldiers were transferring to the other side of Tanxi River, and torches had illuminated the simple ferry on the other side. Chen Zhishen's shouts could be faintly heard, and the Bashu troops were forming formation.
"Cross the river!" Pei Zilie moved quickly.
Pei Zilie didn't know how much of the dark battle in front of him he couldn't see through. But he knew that what he had to do was to tear apart the darkness!
The enemy's attack came very quickly and violently. Thousands of people strode forward amidst the sound of neat slogans, and the swords and guns in their hands flashed under the firelight. Apparently they also found that there were not many enemies here, so they simply went all out.
All the crossbowmen moved forward at the same time, so as to make more space for the soldiers behind. As for being closer to the enemy, this is not a bad thing for them. And Chen Zhishen waved his hand suddenly: "Fire the arrow!"
Arrows hit the shields one after another, but the soldiers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty were not hindered from charging forward. They continued to move forward. Some people fell down after being hit by arrows, and the people behind them followed closely, round after round.
The arrows were harvesting lives, but they obviously knew that there were not many enemies in front of them. If they didn't attack now, they would most likely be the ones who died in the end.