Xiao Luofeng was stunned by Zhao Cheng's calm and confident demeanor.
Previously, he was shocked by the fighting power of Yang Taozhi and Zhou Chuan, but now he is shocked by Zhao Cheng's composure.
If even someone as capable as the Seven Generals of Yangmen was willing to serve as the vanguard, then the commander-in-chief of the Southern Zhou army must have been a very important figure.
How could Zhao Cheng, a mere playboy, remain so calm and composed when he was being targeted by such a powerful figure and such a military force?
Is this a spoiled brat?
If it were any other spoiled brat, they'd probably be terrified and begging to go home, right?
Seeing Xiao Luofeng's dazed expression, Zhao Cheng asked, "Commander Xiao, haven't you figured it out yet?"
Xiao Luofeng did not answer immediately, but calmed himself down and tried to remain composed.
The Seven Generals of Yangmen...
Deep into the Lingshan Mountains...
A sneak attack from the mountain...
Xiao Luofeng's eyes lit up, and he suddenly raised his head, saying, "We can't go down the mountain now!"
Seeing that everyone had a thoughtful expression, Zhao Wu scratched his head, wondering what was going on in their heads.
Xiao Luofeng continued, "Our whereabouts were probably exposed by the scouts who fled this afternoon. If the Southern Zhou army really had something big to plot, they wouldn't care about a hundred or so of us. When operating deep in enemy territory, the more discreet you are, the better. There's no need to risk being exposed to wipe us out."
"Unless! The messenger I sent to Qingdong City was captured, and the Southern Zhou army knows we've discovered their true identities, so they won't let us leave Lingshan alive!"
"Sending one of the Seven Generals of Yangmen with a sneak attack squad to deal with a mere hundred of us shows their determination to kill us!"
"In that case, we will definitely arrange for someone to meet us on our way down the mountain!"
"So if we go down the mountain now, we'll be walking into their trap, and we're doomed!!!"
As Xiao Luofeng analyzed the situation, Xiao Luomu became increasingly alarmed, and the wine glass in his hand fell to the ground.
Zhao Cheng smiled slightly at Xiao Luofeng and nodded, saying, "That's more like Commander Xiao's level!"
"Then what should we do?" Xiao Luofeng asked Zhao Cheng subconsciously.
Zhao Cheng said, "You are the commander here."
Xiao Luofeng waved his hand dismissively, showing his flexibility, and said, "We don't distinguish between these things! Whoever has a good idea, we'll listen to them!"
Zhao Cheng slowly stood up, and seeing that he was slightly drunk, Zhao Wu quickly went over to help him.
"I wouldn't call it a great idea, but I have a few suggestions that I think are worth trying."
Xiao Luofeng clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Please enlighten me!"
"I should rest tonight and recharge, because I might not have time to rest tomorrow."
"Throw the corpses of those seven generals, the sheep and the cow, down the mountain so the Southern Zhou army can see them. Let them realize that we are not so easy to deal with, and that we may have laid an ambush or something, so they won't easily send their entire army up the mountain to wipe us out."
"With just our numbers, even with my sister and Zhou Chuan there, if a few hundred people come up the mountain to attack us, we definitely can't stop them."
"At the same time, Commander Xiao, you should send someone down the mountain to deliver the message."
Xiao Luofeng quickly said, "The ones we sent last time were caught, so we might not succeed this time either!"
"Let me finish."
Zhao Cheng walked forward, pulled back the curtain, looked at the tent where the women and children lived, and said, "If I'm not mistaken, the first thing the Southern Zhou army will do after they find out that the people they sent are dead is to seal off the mountain. At that time, you should shout to their commander and ask them to release the innocent women and children."
Xiao Luofeng was slightly taken aback, not expecting Zhao Cheng to still be thinking about those women and children at a time like this.
"But they are from Southern Zhou after all. They wouldn't care about the lives of our women and children in Dajing, would they?"
"But they are human after all!" Zhao Cheng said seriously, "We have to try!"
"good!!"
"If they don't agree, then we'll have no choice but to run up the mountain and find another way out. But we're short of food and water, and I don't think we can hold out for long."
"But if they agree, you should send three messengers down the mountain while you are handing over the people to report on the situation at Lingshan and request reinforcements immediately!"
Xiao Luofeng nodded, then bowed to Zhao Cheng and said, "I accept the order!"
Zhao Cheng quickly pressed down Xiao Luofeng's hand and said softly, "No, no, I was just suggesting it. You still have to make the decision."
Xiao Luofeng leaned close to Zhao Cheng's ear and said in an even softer voice, "Although the Right Prime Minister is a civil official, he has actually been through countless battles and spent his life on the battlefield, and he is no less capable than the Champion King. The young prime minister has the same blood as him, and he is indeed no ordinary playboy."
"An extraordinary playboy." Zhao Cheng was both amused and exasperated. "That's a damn good compliment!"
...
At the foot of Lingshan Mountain.
Looking at the corpse lying flat on the ground, Yang Qingzhi bowed deeply in respect.
The surrounding officers all followed suit.
"Zhao Cheng has a master by his side."
Upon hearing Yang Qingzhi speak, Yang Le, one of the Seven Generals of Yang Clan, said, "It's also possible that they laid an ambush beforehand."
Is Zhao Cheng really that smart?
"Don't forget, young commander, he was the first to recognize our identities," Yang Le reminded him. "Besides, Xiao Luofeng is no pushover either. Although he is extremely wealthy, he didn't take shortcuts by relying on his family's wealth. Instead, he fought his way up from the Jing Army with his own blood and sweat."
Yang Le took a step forward, his brows furrowed, as if he were recalling something.
"In the battle outside Yunjing City a few years ago, Xiao Luofeng was just a centurion. He led a hundred men to launch a surprise attack on our flank and defeated five hundred of our men on the flank."
“This person…I have a strong impression of him. He is very likely to have guessed that we are going to wipe them out.”
Yang Qingzhi returned to his chair and sat down, and a tabby cat jumped onto his lap.
He petted the cat, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Seal off the mountain first! Don't let even a mouse escape!"
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