It was evening.
"Zhang Han, send someone to inform the commander-in-chief that we have already planted our flag in Anyi City and ask what the next step is."
On the city wall of Anyi, the wicked man, along with Zhang Han and his companions, enjoyed the snowy scenery outside the city while warming wine and roasting meat, living a very pleasant life.
Exhausted from fighting all afternoon, Zhang Han was too lazy to even move. He simply pointed at a lowly soldier and said, "Did you hear what the general said? If you did, get to it right away."
The soldier immediately turned around and quickly left.
The wicked man knew he was exhausted and didn't say much. He raised his wine cup and said, "Gentlemen, this cup of wine is eight ounces. If it weren't for his command today, how could Anyi City have fallen so easily?"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately stood up and raised their glasses. Li Balang quickly waved his hand to decline, feeling somewhat flattered, and said, "Balang is not talented and only knows a little about everything. He is not worthy of such praise from the general."
"Hey, don't be so modest!" The wicked man shook his head and chuckled, then downed the wine in his cup in one gulp.
Seeing this, Zhang Han and the others also raised their cups to drink together. Li Balang no longer refused and drank the wine in one gulp, feeling a little moved.
Since leaving Wei Wuji's side, he had not been treated with such courtesy for a long time. Even when he was still by Wei Wuji's side, he was never as relaxed and comfortable as he was now.
The group began to toast and drink, creating a lively atmosphere, until night fell completely and snowflakes began to fall from the sky, at which point they dispersed and went back to rest.
Two days later, in the early morning.
"I wonder how things are going on the other side?" Meng Ao was standing under the eaves admiring the snow when he suddenly blurted out this question.
The son, Meng Wu, laughed and said, "Father, we have already captured one city. With that wicked man's agility, he is definitely no less capable than us, and may even have captured two cities."
Meng Ao nodded in agreement and laughed, "That's true. That kid is like a bull, only knowing how to charge headlong into things. He's much more straightforward than us who overthink things."
Just then, a guard led a soldier into the courtyard. Seeing the father and son there, he immediately stepped forward and said, "Reporting to the commander, General Evil has sent a messenger."
The father and son both turned their gazes to the Qin soldiers behind them. Meng Ao asked with a smile, "Tell me, what great feat has your wicked general accomplished?"
Judging from the uncontrollable joy on the soldier's face, it's easy to see that the wicked man had definitely won a great victory. Otherwise, why would these soldiers be so jubilant? They must have also reaped a lot of benefits.
The soldier cupped his hands and said loudly, "Reporting to the General, since leaving Juancheng, General Evil Fu led his army to break through Hucheng, ambushed and annihilated 200,000 Wei soldiers, and two days ago captured Anyi City, killing 100,000 Wei soldiers inside."
"All the military officers in Anyi City have been captured. The general has sent me to report to the commander-in-chief and inquire about the next course of action."
hiss...
Meng Ao and Meng Wu gasped in shock. They had expected the wicked husband to have gained a great deal, but they never imagined it would be so extravagant. It was truly astonishing.
After the initial shock, Meng Ao began to struggle with his decision.
Anyi was an important city of Wei and its former capital. From any perspective, Wei could not easily give it up.
However, if we leave this city behind, it would go against the plan we made before coming here, and it would surely provoke Wei to launch a major military campaign. But if we just give it up like this, we are somewhat unwilling.
Meng Ao looked worried. He pinched his brow and felt a headache coming on. His wicked husband had really given him a difficult problem.
"Father!" Seeing his father's worry, Meng Wu suggested in a low voice, "Why don't we take advantage of the fact that the King of Wei hasn't received the news yet, and loot all the wealth and food in the city, and then leave?"
Meng Ao remained silent for a long time before finally agreeing to his son's proposal, despite his heartache and reluctance. After all, the 200,000 troops they had brought were simply not enough to defend Anyi.
With the king about to assume full power, a major conflict at this time could turn a good thing into a bad one.
"Go and tell your wicked general to take all the wealth and food in the city. If he can't take it, set it on fire. Then quickly go to Juancheng to regroup and return to the country."
"yes!"
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Daliang, the capital of the Wei Kingdom.
"Halt! Where do you come from? Are you on military duty?"
The guards of the royal city stopped the dozen or so ragged Wei soldiers in front of them, their eyes filled with vigilance and wariness.
"We came from Anyi City. The Qin state arbitrarily launched an attack on our Juan City. Upon hearing the news, General Ke Lan dispatched 200,000 troops to assist us, but we were unexpectedly ambushed by the Qin army. Anyi City... has fallen!"
Upon hearing this, the guards at the city gate were greatly alarmed, but they did not immediately allow the group to enter. Instead, they sent someone to inform the city gate commander.
Shortly after, the city gate guard of Daliang arrived upon hearing the news. After seeing the group, he did not say much, but immediately summoned dozens of guards and led the dozen or so Wei soldiers into the palace to meet the king.
Inside the royal palace at this moment.
King Xi of Wei was discussing state affairs with his civil and military officials. He had a calm smile on his face and looked energetic and imposing.
Ever since Wei Wuji formed an alliance to attack Qin, his confidence has soared. Especially after he casually sidelined Wei Wuji, he felt his prestige growing stronger every day, and he presented himself as a wise and virtuous ruler.
"Report—!"
"Your Majesty, the guard at the city gate outside the palace requests an audience!"
The eunuch's shrill voice rang out, interrupting King Xi of Wei and a group of officials who were discussing matters in the hall.
"Let him in!" King Xi of Wei was displeased. What was the city gate guard doing, meddling in the commotion instead of guarding the gate and interrupting the court session?
Upon receiving the summons, the city gate guard led a dozen or so ragged Wei soldiers into the palace.
"Your Majesty, these dozen or so men claim to be from our Wei army. They came from Anyi City and said they have an urgent report to give to Your Majesty." The city gate guard spoke very quickly, and then immediately shut up, fearing that the enraged King Xi of Wei might implicate him.
King Xi of Wei and his officials sized up the dozen or so people. Seeing their disheveled appearance, their faces immediately darkened. "What happened to Anyi City? Why are you all in such a sorry state?"
More than a dozen people knelt down on the ground, crying and shouting, "Your Majesty, the Qin state has arbitrarily mobilized a large army to attack our Juan City..." They did not hide anything and told King Xi of Wei the whole story.
Upon hearing this, King Xi of Wei initially thought he had misheard, but after it was confirmed, he felt dizzy.
"Qin...Qin...you...you've infuriated me!" King Xi of Wei was so angry that he became incoherent and even abandoned his composure to curse.
Whoosh...
The ministers, recovering from their shock, were also in an uproar.
Was the Qin state really so fearless and warlike?
It's only been a few days since we were defeated by Lord Xinling?
Have we really forgotten the pain once the wound heals?
King Xi of Wei suppressed his anger, his gaze falling on the group of generals, and demanded, "Which of you is confident enough to go and fight against the Qin army?"
The military officers present fell silent; none of them wanted to take on this task.
Although Qin was defeated by Wei, it was due to the combined efforts of five states. No one in Wei was confident that they could fight against the Qin army, which was known as a fierce and powerful force.
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