Chapter 99: Stealing a Chicken, Losing the Rice



A level ten lord has a total force of no more than 130,000. Iverson and his two companions have already dispatched 70,000 troops, leaving only 50,000 to 60,000 defenders.

With such a large number of defenders, Lu Ping was worried about how to capture them.

Now, the enemy has sent reinforcements.

In this way, there would be only 30,000 to 40,000 defenders left in the city, which was exactly what Lu Ping wanted.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Ping immediately gave Yue Fei an order, ordering Yue Fei to delay the attack for two days.

Lu Ping's purpose in doing this was simple, which was to make the reinforcements go further and prevent them from returning quickly.

Immediately afterwards, Lu Ping summoned Li Jing, Huang Zhong and others to discuss the matter.

When Li Jing and others arrived, Lu Ping immediately told everyone the news.

Upon hearing the news, all the generals were overjoyed.

"Very good!"

"This way, we'll be more confident with General Yue."

Huang Zhong said excitedly.

“That’s right!”

"Before, I was worried that General Yue would need to conquer three cities in a row, which must have been quite difficult. Now it seems that God is on my side."

Li Jing echoed.

"My lord, if that's the case, then our next consideration is how to prevent the enemy from returning quickly for reinforcements."

After thinking about it, Li Jing said.

"Well, General Li is right. This is exactly why we've gathered everyone here."

"Our three opponents' territories are vast. Even if General Yue successfully captures the first city, it will take at least five days to reach the second city, not to mention the siege time, let alone the third city."

"With such a long time, if we don't stop them, the enemy will definitely be able to return in time."

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