Wang Ren's heart tightened, thinking to himself that Aragas really knew how to scheme.

The 20,000 people in Chengdu were given to him by Wen Hu, and since they were surnamed Wen, they would naturally also be surnamed Wang.

That was Wang Ren's last trump card!

Aragas, however, wanted to trade 20,000 men for 20,000 men, and that everyone should suffer the loss together.

"Grand Preceptor, I left Du Yucheng on the southern front so that Zhao Huan's reinforcements could come from the south."

Wang Ren explained.

"Oh?" Aragas asked in confusion, "Zhao Huan has reinforcements in the south? How come I didn't know? Could it be that Zhao Huan secretly allied with Southern Zhou?"

Wang Ren said, "I don't know, but it's always necessary to be on guard. Zhao Cheng has a large business in Jiangyang County and Yunjing County, so it's hard to guarantee that he doesn't still have a backup plan."

Aragas said, "Zhao Jun has been beaten so badly, if they really had reinforcements, they would have arrived long ago. General Wang, if you don't agree to my conditions, then let Bedo's 50,000 men guard the northern front, and Tuo Mo Jiu will stay by my side."

Tuomojiu said, "General, if we send 20,000 men from Bedo and 20,000 men from Duyucheng to attack, our chances of victory will greatly increase. Success depends on this gamble, make the decision!"

Wang Ren closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Mr. Yu, what do you think?"

Yu Changsi said calmly, "This is a major event where the Grand General and the Imperial Advisor are fighting side by side, so I will not say more."

Wang Ren clenched his fists tightly, opened his eyes and said, "Then let's do it this way, bring Du Yu back from Chengdu!"

"In this battle, Zhao Huan must be annihilated!"

...

Northern part of the Suidong Plain.

After receiving the scouts' report, Zhao Cheng ordered the vanguard to rest on the spot.

Zhao Zhan said, "Abilia's cavalry is extremely fast, and we are all exhausted. If we stop now, they might catch up with us."

Zhao Cheng said, "Bedo has stopped and is setting up a defensive line."

"Set up a defensive line?"

Zhao Zhan thought for a moment and immediately understood: "They're not planning to chase us anymore?"

Yan Zheng, who was standing next to Zhao Cheng, said, "It seems that their primary target is the Commander-in-Chief."

Yue Jiti said, "Commander Long is known for his defensive prowess. If Wang Ren breaks through Commander Long's camp, he will have an absolute advantage in morale. Whether or not he can capture us, he can return to Changsui to receive his reward."

Zhao Zhan said, "Father's camp must not be breached! As long as the camp stands, we still have a chance. If the camp falls, morale will collapse!"

Zhao Yan raised his gun and said, "I'll break through Bedo's defenses and attack his rear while Wang Ren is attacking!"

Yang Huanyun chimed in, "I'll go too!"

"Don't act impulsively."

Zhao Cheng calmly said, "If you can think of these things, do you think Wang Ren and Yu Changsi can't? Beethoven probably wouldn't be happier for you to go and die!"

Zhao Yan said anxiously, "Then what should we do? We can't just do nothing, can we?"

Zhao Cheng looked at the scout and asked, "How many people are there deployed in Bedo?"

"This..." the scout hesitated, "I dare not approach, I cannot detect anything!"

Zhao Zhan kicked the scout and roared, "You piece of trash!"

Yan Zheng said, "We can't blame him for this. The flight team members also went to scout ahead. Bedo's defenses are very cleverly arranged, and it's impossible to get close. It's a pity that President Yuan is trapped in the camp and has lost contact with us."

"You go down first and continue exploring."

Zhao Cheng dismissed the scouts, took a few steps forward, and looked at the open space in front of him, which contained only a few large rocks. He suddenly said, "Come out."

"come out?"

Zhao Zhan and Yuan Fei exchanged glances, then asked in confusion, "Could Yuan Fei be here?"

A slender figure emerged from behind the rocks.

It's not Yuan Fei.

But this person surprised everyone.

Zhao Zhan exclaimed with his mouth agape, "Sister Atao?!"

Atao walked over indifferently and nodded to Zhao Zhan.

Zhao Hu exclaimed in surprise, "Atao, what are you doing here?"

Atao said, "It was the Princess's order. I have been following you all, secretly protecting the Prince Consort."

Zhao Hu glanced at Zhao Cheng, and seeing his calm expression, he suddenly understood something and asked suspiciously, "Master, you've known all along?"

Zhao Cheng hummed in agreement.

"I don't need A-Tao's protection, so I'll have her investigate some things for me."

"Damn, you masters have been hiding this too well. All my longing for Atao has been for nothing."

As he spoke, Zhao Hu hugged A Tao.

Zhao Cheng kicked Zhao Hu away and asked, "What did you find?"

Atao rolled her eyes at Zhao Hu, then turned to Zhao Cheng and said, "Bedo's defenses have 30,000 men."

Zhao Cheng frowned and said, "Thirty thousand men, that means twenty thousand men were sent to support Wang Ren... Father will be under a lot of pressure!"

Atao added, "Not only that, but 20,000 people from Chengdu also came from the south."

Zhao Cheng's expression grew increasingly serious. He clenched his fist and said, "Wang Ren is going all out. He wants to take advantage of the momentum of this small victory to take down Father's camp in one fell swoop."

"Brother, we can't delay any longer!"

Zhao Yan said anxiously, "Bedo only has 30,000 men. Let me lead the men and charge over there!"

Zhao Cheng said, "Even if you only have 30,000 men, it's not the best option for you to attack. If we and our father fail, we'll have nothing left."

Zhao Yan, his eyes red, said, "We all know the situation at Father's camp. With so many men under Wang Ren, the camp can't hold out!"

Zhao Cheng ignored Zhao Yan and looked at A Tao, asking, "Did you find anything when I asked you to investigate the situation in the south?"

"That's exactly what I was going to tell you."

Atao moved closer to Zhao Cheng and whispered in his ear.

Zhao Cheng's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

...

Zhao Huan's camp.

Wang Jun's vanguard had already stormed into the camp's fortifications. Although the 20,000 Abiri warriors were not at the forefront, their presence outside the camp posed a significant threat to Zhao Jun.

Lian Zhongyi was directing the army from the rear, while Zhao Huan remained seated on the high platform, drinking tea.

Just like the last time he made his comeback three years ago, helping Yuan Xiu defend against the Night Dan's attack.

He leisurely drank tea behind the city wall, while the Yedan army was smashing their heads against the wall and bleeding profusely.

But this time was different; there were no city walls, only a camp built of wood.

But Zhao Huan remained unchanged.

Wang Jun's offensive grew increasingly fierce; the larger the breaches in the defensive fortifications, the more soldiers could be brought in to fill the gaps.

Cai Qiong led his soldiers to the front line, and his unit was still the fiercest, even though there were not many men left.

"Mr. Lian, let us go too!"

Huang Zhen, Li Lu, and Li Dai volunteered to go.

Lian Zhongyi said, "Wang Ren has gone mad. He wants to use human lives to fill the gaps. The front line is very dangerous."

Huang Zhen said, "If we go, the soldiers will have more confidence. If Cai Qiong dares to go, we dare to go too!"

Lian Zhongyi sighed and said, "Take care."

"yes!!!"

After the three left, He Zhi clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Let me go too!"

Lian Zhongyi shook his head and said, "If it really comes to that, you will need to lead the old marshal to fight your way out."

"Why bother killing anymore?"

Zhao Huan stepped down from the platform and said quietly, "Everyone has risked their lives. If the camp is truly breached, how can I possibly run away?"