Chapter 269 Three Purposes
Zar said coldly, "Lu Chenyang won't leave too many people behind." He glanced at his deputy general and said, "Lu Chenyang has clearly seen through my intentions. I'm sending troops for food and fodder, so he's already made preparations. Lu Chenyang has always loved his people like his own children. His numbers are already smaller than ours. Since he knows I'm going to attack Jing'an City, he will definitely mobilize all his forces to save the people. No matter how powerful Lu Chenyang is, he still has a weakness: he's outnumbered!"
As Zar spoke, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes: "Perhaps this is also our chance." He looked at the deputy general and said: "You personally take the people back, and then select the troops to attack the Lu family army camp!"
The deputy general's eyes lit up. This was equivalent to stealing the Lu family army's home.
Zar said, "We are after food. The Lu family army must have food. It doesn't matter who it is that we rob." He smiled coldly, "If Lu Chenyang dares to send out all his forces, I will dare to rob his home!"
The deputy general said in a resounding voice: "Yes!"
The deputy general stormed off, fuming with rage. He'd never fought such a frustrating battle before. He hadn't even seen the enemy, and yet he'd already suffered such a crushing defeat.
The deputy general packed up and returned with another 50,000 men. This was partly for protection, as they were worried Lu Chenyang might ambush them again. It was also for transporting the wounded, and this time, Zar sent out 5,000 war horses.
The news here was also reported to Lu Chenyang, who was stationed outside Chen Village, only 20 miles away from Zhar.
Lu Chenyang was thoughtful after receiving the news. He suddenly said, "I misunderstood. I thought Zar was ambitious and eager to make achievements. I didn't expect him to be so kind to his soldiers that he would actually send so many cavalrymen just to transport the wounded."
Ji Ping scoffed and said nonchalantly, "How can Zar be considered kind to his soldiers? I heard that on the day the granary burned, he killed the soldier who went to deliver the message with a single blow. This was a defeat, all due to his misjudgment as the commander, and he simply needed to stabilize the morale of the troops." He looked at Lu Chenyang and said, "A lord who truly cares about his soldiers is like this. I don't see any similarities between Zar and you."
Ji Ping openly refuted Lu Chenyang, but Zhao Xi was rarely angry. Instead, he nodded approvingly.
"General Ji, that's a brilliant idea!" Zhao Xi agreed. "I think so too."
Ji Ping grinned happily: "Miss Zhao Xi, heroes think alike!"
Lu Chenyang looked at the two of them helplessly, "We're at war now. You two are so good at talking, why don't you go and perform?"
Ji Ping's eyes lit up, and he said a little awkwardly, "Even the adults know about my hobby?" He smiled brightly, "That's right. When I follow you and you bring peace to the world, I'll stay home every day and find a troupe to perform for me! I'll drink wine, sing songs, marry two wives, and have a bunch of children. That would be a life like a god."
Zhao Xi was shocked: "You actually want to marry two wives?"
Zu Xingwei nodded repeatedly: "General Ji knows how to live. He chose two girls with big breasts and big buttocks, so they can have children. But I heard that the women in Jiangnan are all gentle and graceful, and their figures are..."
Ji Ping looked at him with great interest, a smile on his face that only men could understand.
Lu Chenyang: “…”
Lu Chenyang and Zhao Xi stared at them blankly. There were many men in the army, so it was inevitable that they would tell dirty jokes. But this was the first time someone had said something so blunt in front of him.
Ji Ping noticed the looks between the two men and found it a little strange. Why did the adults also look so disapproving? We are all men, and men should understand the pursuits of men.
Lu Chenyang said, "Okay, you two can go back and dream. Now let's get down to business."
The two of them immediately looked serious.
Lu Chenyang said, "I suspect Zar will send more troops when he returns this time. In this way, our second goal will also be achieved."
Lu Chenyang had three purposes in bringing his troops out this time. The first purpose was to consume as much of Zar's military strength as possible; now this purpose has been achieved.
The second goal was to let Zar increase his troops and reduce the military strength in Huai'an City; this goal was the most uncertain of the three goals, because Lu Chenyang was not completely sure that Zar would choose to continue to increase his troops to fight him, but this goal was achieved at this time.
The third goal is the most important one, which is to defend Jing'an City.
This goal is still in progress, but it is something Lu Chenyang cannot afford to lose.
Lu Chenyang's expression was solemn as he sternly declared, "We must defend Jing'an City. No chance of failure is allowed! If anyone makes a mistake for me, I don't care who they are or how great their achievements have been. I will show no mercy and punish them severely!"
Everyone's expression was stern, and they all responded in unison: "Yes!"
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