Leaving aside Wang Tian, who was currently mobilizing troops, the wicked man remained in the mansion, awaiting Wang Jian's arrival so that he could discuss the next steps and other matters, ensuring that all actions could proceed smoothly.
As night deepened, Yangjin City remained bustling with activity. The Qin army's iron hooves were about to shatter the tranquility of Qi, and a major battle that would determine the fate of both nations was about to begin.
Everything was ready by late at night.
Wang Tian led 100,000 Qin soldiers out of the city under cover of night, heading straight for Anye City. Four Qin army lieutenants kept glancing at Wang Tian.
They were both curious as to why this person could be trusted by the Grand Commandant to entrust such an important task to this newly surrendered 'newcomer,' and somewhat wary of him.
Before leaving, Wang Jian repeatedly instructed them to pay close attention to Wang Tian's every move, and to kill him on the spot if they found him to have any disloyal intentions.
Similarly, Wang Tian was also very clear in his heart and noticed the four people's wariness and attention towards him. Although he had been given important responsibilities by the evil man, he was still an outsider in this Qin army.
He must prove his loyalty and ability through his actions in order to truly win the trust of the Qin generals.
Therefore, he did not slack off in the slightest, and took every step with extreme caution, for fear of doing anything that would mislead the Qin army.
Under the cover of night, the Qin army galloped at full speed. At this time, they were less than two hundred li away from Anye City, and they would surely arrive near Anye City before dawn.
Wang Tian suddenly tugged on the reins, and the warhorse's speed immediately decreased, allowing it to run alongside four Qin army lieutenants. "Generals," he said, "we will reach Anye City before dawn. Shall we discuss how to breach the city?"
The four responded in unison, all looking at Wang Tian, clearly indicating that they wanted him to make the decision.
“I have a plan!” Wang Tian said without hesitation, “When we arrive at Anye, I will show the Qi king’s edict to Bin Long, the general guarding Anye, and say that I am personally leading the Qin army.”
"You are Qin soldiers, and you should take a detour through here."
"Remember, do not show any murderous intent or hostility before entering the city. Only attack after entering the city. The garrison in Anye City is about 50,000 to 60,000 men. Without the city's defenses, they are not a threat."
“We understand!” The four of them had no objection and immediately agreed.
Wang Tian's plan seemed simple, but it actually contained profound foresight. He intended to use the King of Qi's edict as a pretext to allow the Qin army to enter Anye City without bloodshed. Once the Qin army successfully entered the city, let alone 50,000 or 60,000 troops inside, even 100,000 troops would not be able to cause any trouble.
As the saying goes, "the first strike is the best defense," so by catching them off guard and combining that with the Qin army's bravery, the Qi army was simply no match for them.
Seeing this, Wang Tian breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that his plan had been approved by the Qin army generals. Next, as long as he proved his worth on the battlefield, he would truly gain the Qin army's trust and respect.
Wang Tian continued, "Once we enter the city, two people will immediately take control of the city gates and key strongholds to ensure that the Qin army can quickly take control of the entire city. At the same time, I will send my personal guards to appease the people in the city and avoid unnecessary panic and chaos."
Upon hearing this, the two Qin army lieutenants on the left immediately said in unison, "General Wang, we two will take care of occupying the city gate and high ground, please rest assured!"
The two men on the right said, "Then we will follow General Wang and await his orders. If necessary, we can divide our forces to fight within the city."
Seeing that the four were completely absorbed in his plan, Wang Tian stopped talking and silently planned each step in his mind.
He knew that this battle would determine his future position and prospects in the Qin state.
The sound of Qin army's iron hooves grew louder and louder, and the majestic city of Anye gradually came into view, while the sky turned a bluish hue.
Anye City is right in front of us!
The Qin army was like a black dragon, making no attempt to conceal its presence. Instead, it appeared open and aboveboard, as if afraid that the city's garrison would not know of its arrival.
The city was sparsely lit, and the soldiers guarding the city were all dozing off, lost in their dreams, completely unaware of the impending storm.
Wang Tian's heart raced. He knew this would be the moment he proved his worth and the beginning of his great contributions to the Qin army.
"Huh? Enemy attack?!"
As they drew nearer to Anye City, the deafening sound of horses' hooves startled the guards, and a cacophony of shouts erupted, shattering the city's tranquility.
"Whoa~"
At the same time, Wang Tian and his 100,000 Qin soldiers also reined in their horses and stood in neat formation a few hundred meters outside the city.
Wang Tian rode forward slowly and shouted, "I am Wang Tian, the garrison commander of Yangjin. I have come here with the King's order to guide the Qin army. Quickly invite General Binlong to come and meet me."
Above the city wall, the Qi army was on high alert, with countless crossbow bolts aimed at Wang Tian, not daring to relax their guard in the slightest. Upon hearing this, a garrison commander immediately shouted, "General Wang, please wait a moment. This subordinate will go and fetch General Binlong."
Wang Tian showed no impatience whatsoever, and waited quietly in place.
A short while later.
Bin Long, the garrison commander of Anye, strode to the top of the city wall surrounded by his lieutenants and guards. At this time, the sky was already turning a pale white, and because of the close distance, he could clearly see Wang Tian's face.
Upon seeing that familiar face, Binlong's tense heart finally settled down, and he laughed loudly, "General Wang, it's been a long time. I didn't expect you to come in person."
Wang Tian gave a helpless smile, cupped his hands and said, "I had no choice but to come when the king summoned me here. The Qin army is not familiar with my Qi state. If I did not personally lead the way, wouldn't that delay Qin's important affairs and cause trouble?"
As he spoke, he took out the royal edict from his bosom, spurred his horse forward, and opened the edict bearing the royal seal.
Bin Long had already received the king's order and had no doubt about it at all. He laughed loudly and said, "Open the city gate immediately. General Wang, there is no need for this. I received the king's order yesterday to open the gates wide for the Qin army."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and left the city wall, went to the city gate, and ordered the soldiers to open the city gate quickly so that he could personally welcome them.
Seeing the city gates open, the four Qin army lieutenants exchanged glances, a flash of murderous intent crossing their eyes, mixed with a hint of mockery. "The city gates really opened so easily?!"
The plan is already half complete!
Once they enter the city, they can start a fire and cook around noon!
Bin Long laughed and stepped forward. "General Wang, it's been a long time. Why don't you stay in Anye City tonight, and I'll be able to entertain you?"
“It’s not impossible!” Wang Tian dismounted and stepped forward to greet him with a bow.
The two cities are less than 300 li apart and have frequent exchanges. In addition, Wang Tian is kind and upright, so he is very familiar with Binlong.
To be honest, Bin Long really wished the Qin army would quickly destroy the Yan state, after all, his relatives and entire clan had died under the swords of the Yan army, so he had an irreconcilable hatred for the Yan state.
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