Chapter 470 True or False
The sky cleared up after the rain, and the golden morning sun poured down, making the grass and trees seem to be glowing.
The road was still wet, and the wheels were full of mud. When encountering potholes and muddy sections, they would bump and sink. In addition, the heavy baggage they carried made the travel speed not fast.
But this could not stop the excitement of the large army to attack Shuncheng. After being suppressed by Nanyan for so many years, they could finally vent their anger. Everyone was very excited.
After passing Changling Mountain, Jiang Shu reached out and lifted the curtain and looked out of the window.
The eyes were filled with different shades of green, set against the blue sky and white clouds, which was particularly pleasing to the eye.
Suddenly, Jiang Shu's eyes lit up and he said happily, "The peach blossoms are blooming."
On the hillside by the road, there were a few wild peach trees growing sporadically, with clusters of light pink flowers, blooming in a crowded and lively manner, and newly sprouted leaves dotted among them, which was pleasing to the eye at a glance.
Spring comes early in the southwest. It's only late February, and the peach blossoms are already blooming.
Jiang Shu was very happy to see it. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, smelling the fresh scent of green grass and the faint fragrance of peach blossoms.
Everything in spring is full of vitality and hope, which makes people excited.
The warm sunshine warms the whole body, making the soil spirits vigorous, and the soil spirits rise high, and it marches towards Shuncheng with great momentum.
When Xiao Lin received the urgent report from the scout, the Dazhao army had already arrived at the foot of Dameng Mountain, eight miles outside Shuncheng, and had already set up camp.
"What did you say? Dazhao led the army to attack the city!" Xiao Lin stood up in shock, and his whole body tensed up instantly.
"Yes." The scout confirmed it with a stiff face.
Xiao Lin's face turned ashen, and his fists clenched tightly, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged. He gritted his teeth and ordered: "Prepare the carriage and go to the military camp."
The sun set in the west, and the remaining sun was like fire.
After hearing about this, the generals in the army frowned and looked sad, as if they had lost their parents.
There was a dead silence in the meeting room, and the depressed people's heartbeats intensified.
"Are you all mute!" Xiao Lin slammed the table and asked.
The generals looked at each other, and finally cast their eyes on General Zuo.
After a month of recuperation, General Zuo's injuries had healed. He clasped his hands and said in a deep voice: "The forces of Dazhao are strong. I am afraid that our army plus the beast army can only cope with it with all our strength."
"But it is easier to defend a city than to attack it. As long as we defend it strictly, it will not be easy for Dazhao to capture Shuncheng."
"If you only defend and not attack, then what is the point of our trip?" Xiao Lin was very dissatisfied.
He didn't want to defend the city, but to attack it!
The left general faced Xiao Lin's anger and advised him kindly, "Attack and defense both depend on the situation. In the current situation, we can only defend, not attack."
Da Zhao's army had just won a victory and its morale was high, while their morale was low after repeated defeats. In addition, the two armies had a huge disparity in strength and there was no chance of winning.
However, Xiao Lin refused to listen and insisted, "The Dazhao army has been marching for a day and must be exhausted. Our army has been resting for many days and is full of energy. We should reorganize the army immediately and launch a surprise attack while the Dazhao army is camping. We will be able to catch them off guard."
After hearing this, the generals cautiously said, "But our beast army has just arrived in Shuncheng today and is still recuperating, so it is not in a good condition for fighting."
Xiao Lin said angrily, "When the beast army has rested and the Dazhao army has recovered, do you think we can still win?"
"They are a bunch of beasts. They have been in the carriages and have not traveled on their own. They have already rested for half a day, which is enough."
This was really unreasonable. No matter whether they were humans or beasts, they would be exhausted after riding in carriages for many days.
General Zuo frowned and was about to speak when his lips moved when the tent was opened and someone hurried in.
"Your Highness, an urgent letter was intercepted at the border of Dazhao!"
What!
"Give it to me!" Xiao Lin stretched out his hand.
The guard hurriedly handed over the letter.
Xiao Lin took it and quickly opened it to check the contents of the letter.
"How can this be! What a treacherous prince of Mobei!"
Xiao Lin slammed the table in anger after reading it, and then started coughing.
The personal guard reminded him, "The military doctor said that Your Highness should not be too angry."
Xiao Lin leaned on the table and panted quickly. He tried to calm his anger, but the more he thought about it, the angrier he got. His anger burned more and more, his face turned red visibly, and a fishy and sweet taste surged into his throat.
"Puff——"
The bloody red blood splattered on the letter paper, blurring the handwriting on the letter.
"Your Highness, please calm down and take care of yourself." General Zuo and other generals knelt on the ground.
The guard handed over warm water and took out a pill for Xiao Lin to take.
After Xiao Lin swallowed it, he paused for a while and said in a cold voice: "The Great Prince of Mobei and the Prince of Dazhao have joined forces! The battle at the Dazhao border is over, and the army is on the way to support Yicheng."
"How is it possible!" General Zuo couldn't believe it.
"How can it be impossible? This is a secret letter from the Prince of Dazhao to King Jing. It is written clearly in black and white, and it also has the seal of the Prince of Dazhao." Xiao Lin pointed to the blood-stained letter on the table.
General Zuo was surprised and said, "I think this is a strange thing. Don't believe it."
After a pause, General Zuo calmly analyzed, "Mobei has been attacking Dazhao for many years. Like Nanyan, they are at odds with Dazhao. It is impossible for them to make peace."
"You mean, this letter is fake?" Xiao Lin frowned.
But the seal on the letter was real.
General Zuo said cautiously, "Your Majesty, why don't you send Lianfeng to ask."
Lianfeng has been in the Mobei army for a long time. Even if she can't get in touch with military secrets, she can see the surface. She just escaped from Mobei and must know the recent war situation.
Xiao Lin immediately ordered someone to send Lianfeng.
Linfeng was in the general's mansion, and it would take some time for him to get here. During this time, Xiao Lin looked at the map and discussed the attack and defense with the generals.
Regardless of whether Mobei and Dazhao formed an alliance or not, the war between Nanyan and Dazhao was inevitable.
When the sky darkened, Linfeng came.
Xiao Lin and others paused their discussion and immediately asked Linfeng.
After thinking carefully, Linfeng said: "On the 25th of the first lunar month, the eldest prince and Baru led an army of more than 200,000 to attack the border city. The fierce battle lasted until the afternoon, and because of the heavy snow, they were forced to withdraw and cease fire."
"It snowed heavily for several days, and the snow was so deep that it was impossible to march..."
"That is to say, since the 25th day of the first lunar month, Mobei and Dazhao have not fought again." Xiao Lin interrupted.
"Yes." Lianfeng nodded.
She didn't know about the others, but it was obvious that the army had left the camp, so it was hard not to know.
"So Mobei is very likely to have really made peace with Dazhao." Xiao Lin believed it in her heart.
The left general considered: "Lianfeng left Mobei on the second day of the second lunar month. At that time, the snow had not melted. It was normal for the two armies to cease fighting, and it cannot be used as a basis."
Xiao Lin asked angrily: "If this is true, Dazhao's reinforcements will arrive soon, what should we do?"
At present, they are still unable to deal with the Yicheng army. If they receive more reinforcements, Shuncheng will surely fall.
By then, Dazhao might not give up and would lead his army to attack the nearby Xingyi City.
If they lose the city, they will probably have to die to atone for their crime.
General Zuo and all the generals were silent.
It is better to be safe than sorry.
After thinking for a long time, General Zuo compromised.
"If so, we have to change our strategy..."
General Zuo pointed to the map and discussed the strategy with Xiao Lin and the generals.
After all, he was a veteran who had led troops in battle for many years and was proficient in tactics. After hearing this, all the generals agreed, and Xiao Lin had no objection.
"That's it, we will act separately." Xiao Lin made the final decision.
"I obey your command!" Everyone responded in unison.