Sheng Xiao returned to his tent, by which time his anger had largely subsided.
I thought that although the person His Majesty sent was not very capable, he was still competent.
I never expected them to be like this. They're really not worth talking to. Since they want to die, I won't meddle anymore.
The order was simply given to the generals of each prefecture.
Jiang Yu was not surprised to receive Sheng Xiao's order. After all, he was a veteran who had fought on the battlefield for many years. He was naturally more experienced and had a keener sense of strategy than the newcomers like them.
Jiang Yu and Gu Yucheng had already made arrangements, but some people who received General Sheng Xiao's orders, like Pan Yi, did not believe that the rebels would launch a surprise attack on the army.
As Huang Han said, Emperor Zhou had already received Sheng Xiao's letter.
His expression was unreadable as he looked at the contents of the letter.
He would certainly provide the grain and fodder, but the amount was up to him.
He leaned against the dragon bed, tossed the letter in his hand to the ground, and said casually, "Give them enough provisions for 300,000 men for half a month, and then give them more a month later."
They want to rebel? Then let them fight like dogs. This world belongs to him, and no one can take it from him.
"Come here."
He pointed to the little eunuch standing to the side.
The young eunuch hurriedly knelt before him, his steps trembling slightly.
Emperor Zhou glanced at his trembling legs and thought, "Useless thing."
"Drag him away."
Before he could finish speaking, the little eunuch cried out for mercy, "Your Majesty, please spare my life... Your Majesty..."
The little eunuch was dragged out before he could even shout twice.
Emperor Zhou then pointed to another eunuch and said:
"Go and have Huang Han keep an eye on them. Let them fight first, until they are both badly injured. If necessary, leave no one alive."
After saying that, he lay down on the dragon bed, closed his eyes, and rubbed his temples with his hands.
What do you mean by speaking up for the people?
They're nothing but a bunch of lowly commoners. It's a blessing for them if I want them to die.
Anyone who dares to defy their superiors deserves to die.
He never believed in destiny. If destiny truly existed, he wouldn't have reached this position; he would be the ruler of the world, and everyone would have to bow down and listen to him.
It's not too late to kill those who weren't killed five years ago.
It all depends on whether they have the life to rule this world.
The eunuch he pointed to quietly withdrew after receiving the order. In recent years, His Majesty had been having nightmares frequently and would often wake up in fright. He had also become more irritable and restless. If things didn't go his way, those of them who served him would lose their lives without a second thought.
Hearing His Majesty's order, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Being sent out was a good thing for him; even dying out there was better than living in constant fear.
The others were filled with envy as they watched him leave, but no one dared to show it on their faces.
The eunuch Guangyan led his men out of the palace and rode swiftly towards Julu. The autumn wind blew over him, but he seemed not to feel the cold. At this moment, he finally tasted the flavor of freedom.
If he could, he would never want to return to the palace.
The tents stood side by side, with a few fires still burning in the middle.
Through the firelight, soldiers could be seen occasionally moving about in the camp. It seemed the enemy had been prepared for this.
Chu Guanzhi stared at the direction where the enemy troops were stationed, feeling unwilling to give up.
"There are patrols, General. What should we do? Should we launch another surprise attack?"
"No rush." Chu Guanzhi stared in the direction of Jiang Yu's camp. Not all the camps were patrolled.
"Go around from the southeast, and have someone be careful not to make any noise."
Chu Guanzhi said in a low voice, then gestured to the others to walk around to the side.
This is the camp where the soldiers from Nanjun and Luoyang are stationed. Nanjun only brought 20,000 troops. The general of Nanjun naturally received the order from General Sheng Xiao, but he thought that the camp of Nanjun was close to Luoyang.
Moreover, the head coach Pan Yi did not send anyone to patrol, so he did not send anyone to patrol.
All that remained was darkness, and in the quiet night, the faint sound of soldiers snoring could be heard.
"Pass down the order: five people per group, each group sneaks into a tent. Be quick, and retreat immediately if discovered."
The others quickly relayed Chu Guanzhi's orders and spontaneously divided themselves into teams.
Under the cover of darkness, everyone quietly and in unison entered one of the tents. While the people inside were fast asleep, Chu Guanzhi showed no mercy, swiftly wielding his knife and reaping one life after another.
In the Shangjun camp, Xiao found Jiang Yu. "Young Master, there's some activity in that camp to the southeast."
Jiang Yu and Zhang Liao looked up when they heard the sound, but they couldn't see anything in the night.
But Jiang Yu knew that what Xiao said was true; Xiao's strength in the dark was greater than anyone else's.
"Walk."
Jiang Yu led his men to the edge of the Shangjun camp, but did not act immediately. Not long after, he saw Gu Yucheng and his men approaching, clearly having also noticed the commotion.
The two looked at each other without speaking, but they clearly understood each other's meaning.
Neither of them intended to make a move.
The tents of the two armies were connected, and they stood there in the night, watching the massacre on the other side, without anyone taking action.
Regardless of who the opponent is, the loss of military strength is a good thing for them. In chaotic times, ruthlessness is a must for them if they want to gain a foothold.
However, it wasn't long before one of the soldiers there finally discovered the enemy's invasion.
"Enemy troops have invaded..."
Many torches were lit instantly over there, and Jiang Yu and Gu Yucheng reacted very quickly.
He shouted, "Guards! Enemy troops have invaded! Go to their aid immediately!"
In an instant, everyone in the entire military camp woke up, and Jiang Yu and Gu Yucheng were the first to lead their men to rush over.
"retreat."
Chu Guan shouted as he walked backward.
Upon hearing this, the others immediately gathered in one direction, but some rebels were entangled with the enemy and unable to break free. Chu Guanzhi glanced at the people rushing from other directions, gritted his teeth, and led his men in a retreat.
Jiang Yu and Gu Yucheng arrived and quickly dealt with the rebels in the camp.
Jiang Ming rushed over from the other side and said to Jiang Yu, "The people ran away; they have horses."
Jiang Yu nodded and didn't say anything more, while Gu Yucheng's men arrived shortly after.
Gu Yucheng looked at Jiang Yu and the others with a deep gaze. They seemed to be one step ahead of him in everything.
"Where are the rebels?"
Sheng Xiao's loud voice came from behind them. Gu Yucheng and Jiang Yu turned around, and Sheng Xiao arrived with the others.
The two men clasped their hands in a fist salute to Sheng Xiao and said, "Reporting to the General, your subordinates were unable to prevent the rebels from escaping."
"This isn't your fault, you've already..."
Before Sheng Xiao could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Pan Yi and the others who came rushing over in anger.
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