Three days later.

Qincheng Prefecture.

More than a thousand soldiers left Qincheng Prefecture in a grand procession and headed towards Yong'an Prefecture.

The leader was naturally Zhou Zhiqian, the prefect of Qincheng Prefecture, and Sun Tong, the young master of the Sun family, accompanied him all the way.

After Zhou Zhiqian's troops left Qincheng Prefecture, only about a hundred patrolmen remained in the entire city to guard the city.

This news naturally reached the Thirteenth Squad and the Fourth Squad as well.

At this very moment, Liang Chengfu, the deputy captain of the fourth squad, and a group of squad members were waiting in a mountain forest ten miles away from Qincheng Prefecture.

Are you sure?

When Liang Chengfu received this news, his eyes widened, and he asked, "All the troops in Qinzhou have marched south?"

"Yes, Deputy Captain Liang!"

The guide nodded and said, "We went into the city and it's completely empty now. There are only patrol officers left on the city walls and at the city gates. There are no other troops inside the city!"

"That's good!"

Liang Chengfu nodded slightly and said, "Let's not rush. The enemy has only just moved south. If we rashly attack Qincheng Prefecture, they will turn back after receiving the news. Let's wait and see what happens tomorrow before making a decision!"

"Okay!"

Immediately, Liang Chengfu's fourth squad also rested on the outskirts of Qincheng Prefecture, waiting for an opportunity.

Meanwhile, news of Zhou Zhiqian of Qincheng Prefecture leading his troops south naturally reached Gu Shisan's ears.

"Fourth brother, the fish has taken the bait!"

With good news in mind, Gu Shisan looked at Zhao Shuisheng, the captain of the fourth squad, and said, "Let's begin the feast!"

"Thirteenth Brother, you're the star this time!"

Zhao Shuisheng smiled and replied, "Our fourth squad is here to help you. Just tell us how to fight, Thirteenth Brother!"

"It's nothing really."

Gu Shisan waved his hand and pulled over a simple situation diagram from the side.

This situation map was drawn by the 13th Squad during their reconnaissance of the area, and it is rather simplified.

However, the situation map clearly depicts the surrounding area from Qincheng Prefecture to Yong'an Prefecture.

Gu Shisan, Zhao Shuisheng, Lin Xiang, Zhao Hu, and others gathered in front of the situation map, looking at the situation on it.

Gu Shisan pointed to the official road line on the situation map and said, "The fastest way for the enemy to advance is along this official road. This determines our ambush location!"

Right here in Huangdaotun!

The area is surrounded by a dozen hills, which can effectively conceal one's movements.

Most importantly, our militia forces have also been established near Huangdaotun, which can help us gather intelligence on the enemy and cover our movements.

The conditions for an ambush are perfect!

"Not bad, not bad!"

Looking at the situation map, Zhao Shuisheng nodded.

Zhao Shuisheng did not offer any further comment on the choice of ambush location.

After all, this is Gu Shisan.

Back in Changli County, the Thirteenth Squad under Gu Shisan achieved the most outstanding results!

He even received praise from Prince Xin, Li Xin!

Therefore, they naturally trusted Gu Shisan's choice.

Furthermore, the guards of Qincheng Prefecture were of extremely low quality.

No matter where you ambush them, it's an easy task!

After determining the ambush location, Gu Shisan led the 13th Squad, the 4th Squad, and some militia members to Huangdaotun to wait for the enemy to ambush them.

Nasuo Town is not far from Huangdaotun.

In less than a day, Gu Shisan and his group had arrived in the Huangdaotun area.

After contacting the local militia members, Gu Shisan ordered some soldiers to spread out in the surrounding area to scout the situation.

Gu Shisan also made operational arrangements for the tasks of the 13th Squad, the 4th Squad, and the militia.

After receiving the mission, the various units also hid near the hills on both sides of the official road.

Taking advantage of the hilly terrain, they concealed themselves within.

Behind a hill, Gu Shisan and Zhao Shuisheng huddled together, looking at the map in front of them.

Despite the fact that the 13th and 4th squads were highly motivated and possessed advanced Dongning-made flintlock muskets and grenades.

However, Gu Shisan and Zhao Shuisheng remained vigilant.

Strategically despise the enemy!

Take the enemy seriously in terms of tactics!

This strategic and tactical thinking was also taught to them by Prince Xin.

No matter the battlefield, we must not be careless and must treat it with caution.

Even a lion must exert its full strength to hunt a rabbit!

That's exactly the point!

"Reporting, both captains!"

A soldier ran over and said, "All units have completed their ambush and are waiting for the enemy to enter the encirclement!"

"good!"

Gu Shisan nodded slightly.

All preparations have been completed.

Everything is ready; we're just waiting for the enemy to come to our door!

"Where is the enemy located?"

Looking at the staff officer beside him, Gu Shisan asked, "Any news from the reconnaissance troops?"

"team leader,"

The staff officer replied, "We have received news that the enemy has reached Pangutun and is resting. At this rate, they are expected to reach the vicinity of Huangdaotun by evening. They will likely rest in the surrounding area!"

"Dawdling!"

Zhao Shuisheng smiled and shook his head, saying, "These enemy troops are marching so slowly."

"Fourth brother, don't rush!"

Gu Shisan smiled and said, "They're taking a long time to arrive, so we can get some rest, right?"

When they arrive, treat them well!

As he spoke, Gu Shisan looked at the staff officer beside him and ordered, "Have the scouts from each unit continue to investigate the situation!"

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