Chapter 59: Closing the Door and Beating the Dog
Seeing her take a step back, Xuanyuan Jing's expression darkened.
"It's cold outside, let's go inside and talk."
Xiao Fuguang spoke respectfully.
"yes."
Xuanyuan Jing spoke as he walked into the house.
"Beipan has run out of food and supplies, so they should be eager to attack the city."
"After all, Beipan is in a state of food shortage right now."
Xiao Fuguang nodded, followed him into the house, and said solemnly.
"Indeed, Haolianxiong is a man of strong character and will never give up easily. Once he realizes that his food supplies have been destroyed, he will likely go all out and launch a fierce offensive."
Xuanyuan Jing sat down in the main seat.
"I have already sent a message to Jiang Yuan. If reinforcements arrive tomorrow, there is no need to enter the city. We can directly cut off Bei Pan's rear."
Xiao Fuguang sat down on a chair beside him.
"New Year's Eve is coming in two days. We'll see whether this battle ends this year or continues next year."
Xuanyuan Jing glanced at where she was sitting.
"I asked Wen Ying to notify the soldiers to come to the City Lord's Mansion to discuss the war. Can you come and sit over here? Otherwise, there won't be enough space later."
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Xiao Fuguang looked around the lobby. Why did one more person have to appear when discussing the war?
However, such a small matter certainly could not refute the Regent, Xiao Fuguang stood up.
"yes."
Sat next to Xuanyuan Jing.
When Lin Ji and other soldiers rushed to the lobby, they saw Xiao Fuguang and Xuanyuan Jing sitting in the main seat together.
Lin Ji looked surprised. Why did they look like a perfect match?
There has never been a reason in history that women have been present at military meetings. It is surprising that Miss Xiao can sit in the main seat today. Xue Xingyun walked into the hall and looked at Xiao Fuguang's seat with surprise.
Xiao Fuguang felt even more confused. Why were they all looking at me?
Glanced at Liu Yue.
Is there a flower on my face?
Liu Yue shook his head silently.
Until everyone bowed.
"To the Regent."
Xuanyuan Jing nodded slightly.
"Everyone sit down."
"Come, serve tea to the generals."
After everyone was seated, Xuanyuan Jing spoke slowly, his voice steady and powerful.
"Today, Miss Xiao single-handedly frightened off the Beipan army, and I, the king, also led my men to burn Beipan's food supplies, undoubtedly dealing them a heavy blow. But Haolian Xiong will not give in easily. I predict that he will launch a fierce attack tomorrow."
Xue Xingyun spoke with a look of surprise upon hearing this.
"So now Beipan has no food."
"Great! As expected, Yanmen City has a prince, so there is salvation."
A deputy general spoke.
"Then we must prepare for war now. Without food and supplies, Beipan will definitely resort to desperate measures."
Xue Xingyun also echoed.
"The Beipan people are warlike. Now they are short of food and clothing. They will definitely not stop fighting easily unless they get something. I'm afraid they will attack the city tomorrow. We must be fully prepared to face the coming war."
Xuanyuan Jing tapped the armrest lightly with his fingers and spoke slowly.
"Hao Lianxiong may be fierce, but without food and supplies, he is already at the end of his rope. As long as we hold Yanmen City firmly and wait for Jiang Yuan to arrive with reinforcements, we can attack from both sides and Beipan will surely be defeated."
A deputy general spoke.
"I just wonder if General Jiang can make it in time?"
Xuanyuan Jing spoke slowly after hearing this.
"As long as we arrive when Beipan retreats, it's not too late. Every time Beipan is short of food, they will stare at Xuanyuan covetously. This time, we must scare them so that they won't dare to commit another offense within ten years."
Xiu Ming spoke.
"Your Highness is right. Although they are naturally brave and warlike, they rely on animal husbandry for their livelihood and their population is small. If we can annihilate their 200,000-strong army this time, they will need at least ten years of self-cultivation and rest."
Xuanyuan Jing turned his gaze towards Xiao Fuguang.
"I wonder if Miss Xiao has any opinion?"
Xiao Fuguang pondered for a moment, his eyes narrowed slightly.
"Since we want to destroy them, then we can't just repel them. If we don't keep them all in Yanmen City, it would be unfair to the people of Yanmen City who have to leave their homes during the New Year."
"I think it would be better if we closed the door and beat the dog."
Everyone looked at Xiao Fuguang when they heard this.
"Close the door and beat the dog?"
Xiao Fuguang continued to speak.
"right."
"I think we can wear down the enemy forces in two stages. First, let them attack the city. When they are exhausted, we can pretend to be defeated. Then let them enter the city. We will set up an ambush in the city in advance and try to wear down their forces."
"Once they realize they've been ambushed, they'll definitely be eager to escape. By then, General Jiang Yuan will lead his men to intercept them, and the Beipan army will be basically wiped out."
Xue Xingyun spoke.
"Miss Xiao, that's a good plan, but Beipan is very likely to attack the city tomorrow. I'm afraid it's too late to set up an ambush now."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang spoke calmly.
"It's still in time. I don't know much about the defenses on the city walls, but those inside the city are very simple."
Xuanyuan Jing tilted his head to look at her discussing matters with the other soldiers, his eyes full of admiration.
Xiao Fuguang opened his red lips and continued to talk.
"As long as Yanmen City is covered with kerosene, a single fire will be enough to cause Beipan great suffering."
Xue Xingyun spoke with a worried look on his face.
"Miss Xiao, using fire attacks is a common tactic, but because of the Southern Xinjiang incident, the kerosene in Yanmen City has almost been used up. I'm afraid we won't be able to find enough kerosene for the time being. Moreover, if we use fire, the city will be reduced to ruins, and the people are already displaced..."
Xiao Fuguang's eyes were full of determination when he heard this.
"Since there's no kerosene, let's use wine instead. I believe there's definitely enough wine in Yanmen City. Have the soldiers search immediately and bring out all the wine from the big wine shops and even the cellars. We can make a count and pay the people according to the market price when they return."
"As for the burned houses, we must end this war as soon as possible, and then have our soldiers help the people rebuild their homes."
Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Jing smiled approvingly, his eyes flashing with recognition of Xiao Fuguang's wisdom and decisiveness.
"This is a brilliant plan. Miss Xiao is not only thoughtful but also possesses the demeanor of a great general. Xiuming, you personally lead your men to search the entire city for usable wine and place it throughout the streets. Make sure the preparations are complete by tomorrow."
Xiu Ming bowed hurriedly upon hearing this.
"yes."
Xuanyuan Jing continued to give orders.
"Lin Ji, you and Lieutenant General Liu will guard the west gate."
"Wen Ying, Lieutenant General Qian, you and General Xue will guard the north gate. Make sure you protect General Xue."
At this time, Beipan’s camp was far away.
Aina brought the wizards from southern Xinjiang and looked at the Beipan camp from afar.
A wizard beside him spoke.
"Saintess, should we continue to cooperate with a fool like Hao Lianxiong?"
Ayi Na frowned and spoke.
"Have they really run out of food?"
A wizard spoke.
"I've checked and found out that all the food and fodder was burned. Their dinner tonight was porridge made from wild grass and the dry food they had on them."
Another wizard spoke up.
"Saint, why don't we return to Southern Xinjiang? We won't get involved in this war anymore."
"That's right, Saint, this Haolian Xiong is too stupid. He couldn't even see through such an obvious plot to sow discord."
"Yes, Saint, let's go back to Southern Xinjiang."
Listening to the conversations of several wizards, Aina looked at the Beipan camp in the distance, and a deep meaning flashed in her eyes.
"No, we're not going back to Southern Xinjiang. We're going to Xuanyuan."
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