Since we are going to launch a surprise attack on Chongqing, we must make it a surprise attack. As for these towns, we can just give them to the Lord.

During this journey, Sun Chuanting learned a lot from Yuan Keli. Sun Chuanting also understood why His Majesty sent him here.

First, it was to familiarize himself with the situation; second, it was to allow him to experience war and grow quickly; third, it was for him and Yuan Keli to learn something.

In fact, Yuan Keli did teach Sun Chuanting a lot.

Sun Chuanting was well aware of Yuan Keli's abilities, and under such circumstances, he had great confidence in the Lord Dutang.

An Bangyan is just a nobody, he can't be a match for Yuan Keli, he will be quickly destroyed by the Lord of the Capital. At that time, the Lord of the Capital will lead the army straight to Sichuan.

After I defeat She Chongming, I guess Lord Dutang will follow, and it will only be a matter of time before these towns are recaptured.

Sun Chuanting said to Qi Yuangong, "Let's go around it."

"We will bypass any town we can bypass; if we can't, we will send troops to capture it, but we won't have to stay and will just leave. What we need to do is to go to Chongqing, lift the siege of Chongqing, and at the same time destroy She Chongming.

"Yes, sir. I will arrange it right away." Qi Yuangong agreed quickly.

In Zunyi city.

Watching the army set off, Yuan Keli watched them disappear into the horizon before slowly turning around.

Yuan Keli was still worried, fearing something might go wrong, but he also knew that there was no other way out at this point.

Glancing at Li Biao and Zhang Yanfang beside him, Yuan Keli said directly, "The army has already set out, and we must hurry as well. Has the letter to An Bangyan been sent?"

"Reporting to the Lord, it has been sent out." Li Biao said hurriedly.

Yuan Keli nodded and said, "Then gather the troops and let's set off."

Zhang Yanfang on the side was stunned and asked, "Sir, where are we going? Aren't we waiting for An Bangyan here?"

"Wait for him?" Yuan Keli glanced at Zhang Yanfang and said with a smile, "We won't wait for him here. Let's go pick him up. It's a great honor for him to let me go pick him up personally."

As he spoke, Yuan Keli walked down the city wall with a smile, obviously in a good mood.

Li Biao glanced at Zhang Yanfang and saw that he still looked puzzled. He said helplessly, "If An Bangyan rebels, he may not come to Zunyi. He may just start a rebellion directly. We wait here. What if he rebels directly?"

"If An Bangyan chooses to come to Zunyi, we will be able to catch him in a trap; if he doesn't come to Zunyi, it will be too late for us to rush over. So why don't we go there first?"

"If he leads his men towards Zunyi, we can intercept him halfway; if he rebels directly, we can also suppress the rebellion right there. This is a win-win situation, so the Lord of the Capital said we won't wait, we have to go find An Bangyan, or rather, pick him up."

After hearing what Li Biao said, Zhang Yanfang finally understood, then nodded and said, "I see."

"Alright, if you can't figure it out, don't dwell on it. Just follow orders." Li Biao looked at Zhang Yanfang and said, "If you perform well this time, maybe Lord Dutang will give you a new position."

"Although I am the Governor of Guizhou, I have no connections in the court. I heard that there are great changes in the court, and I can't say anything for you in the court."

"But Lord Dutang is different. It is said that he is deeply trusted by the current emperor and has a close relationship with the cabinet minister Sun Chengzong."

"Sun Chengzong, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, is His Majesty's teacher. If you can gain the favor of the Lord of the Capital, you should be able to leave here."

After saying this, Li Biao patted Zhang Yanfang on the shoulder and then walked down to the city.

Looking at Li Biao's back, Zhang Yanfang quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, sir."

After leaving some troops in Zunyi City, Yuan Keli took people to meet An Bangyan.

Yuan Keli collected troops from other places along the way and gathered a total of 30,000 people.

Although he had 30,000 troops, Li Biao was still worried.

Walking in front of the team, Li Biao said worriedly: "Dutang, aren't these 30,000 troops a little short? An Bangyan has quite a few men under his command, and we're a little outnumbered!"

Yuan Keli looked at Li Biao and said helplessly, "How many years has it been since you last fought in a war?"

Li Biao was a little embarrassed. What did he mean by "there hasn't been a war in many years"?

Since he took office, he had never led troops to fight in a war. This was the first time, so he had no confidence at all.

"Okay, don't worry. An Bangyan is just a nobody." Yuan Keli said with a smile.

After saying this, Yuan Keli said nothing more, because he knew that no matter what he said, Li Biao was unsure. Persuasion was useless, only a fight would be effective.

If Qi Yuangong stayed by his side now, Li Biao would probably have more confidence.

Confidence in victory is earned through fighting, not words. So after two battles, Li Biao naturally recovered.

Yuan Keli also believed that there would be a fight soon.

Yuan Keli had great faith in Sun Chuanting's judgment.

When the army rushed to An Bangyan's territory, An Bangyan had actually already taken action.

An Bangyan brought his 20,000 troops to the outskirts of Bijie City.

Looking at Bijie City in front of him, An Bangyan's eyes were full of excitement.

As long as he captured Bijie, he could order the surrounding chieftains to follow him and send troops to occupy other county governments in Guizhou.

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