Zhao Wudi, Lei Ying and Lei Zhan were sitting in the carriage, discussing how to fight the next day's battle.
There is a small town ahead, and we will surround and occupy the town.
Another five hundred miles ahead is the capital of Lingshuang Kingdom.
"In my opinion, we should just push forward and attack the city from four directions as quickly as possible.
Then they attacked their capital.
"Having taken the capital, we've already won half the battle." Lei Zhan fought without hesitation, advancing heavily.
“The enemy’s troops in the rear have gathered, fearing they might launch a surprise attack while we are attacking.
So we still have to be more careful.
Leave one army behind to guard against the enemy cavalry." Lei Ying said.
"I think we should surround them first, and then plunder their food supplies.
After we have enough food and grass, we will launch a general attack." Zhao Wudi said: "Anyway, most of the enemies have been attracted here, which shows that our strategy is very effective.
Your Highness's side has also become safer.
I believe Princess Ruyue will definitely be able to find His Highness.
We don't need to rush.
Even if it was under siege, it was Lingshuang Kingdom that was anxious.
Before His Highness arrives, let's try not to incur too much damage."
Zhao Wudi knew very well that if the city was really attacked.
It is equivalent to an all-out war between the two countries.
He wasn't sure whether it was in line with Ye's decision.
After all, Dayuan is fighting fiercely with the barbarians. If it makes another powerful enemy like Lingshuang Kingdom, it will be bad for Dayuan.
Even in a head-on battle, we have the advantage.
However, Lingshuang Kingdom has a very vast territory and is extremely barren.
After occupying the city, the subsequent supply of food and grass becomes a big problem.
It is also very troublesome if you are attacked by the enemy.
It is impossible to send heavy troops to encircle and suppress the enemy now.
Zhao Wudi considers the situation much more long-term than they do.
Analyze the current situation to Lei Ying and Lei Zhan.
Lei Ying agreed very much.
"The princess has already stated that she will listen to General Zhao's decision in any situation.
Everything depends on you!"
"I thought we could have a good fight, but I didn't expect it to be like this again!" Lei Zhan was very depressed when he saw that he had the advantage but couldn't fight anymore.
"Don't be too anxious, we are doing this only for the safety of His Highness.
As long as we haven't completely torn our relations apart, I believe they won't dare to do anything to Your Highness.
We must prevent His Highness from falling into their hands and protect His Highness's safety."
Zhao Wudi explained.
"Okay, everything is up to you! Let's speed up and surround their city as soon as possible.
Maybe if they get anxious, they will fight us.
That way we can have a good fight, right?"
"If the enemy initiates the attack, then we really don't have to worry.
Kill as many as come!"
Zhao Wudi replied.
While they were chatting, the carriage suddenly stopped.
The three of them almost bumped into the carriage pillars because they didn't sit firmly.
"What's the answer? Why stop the carriage without giving the order?"
"Three generals have urgent intelligence!"
Someone shouted outside.
Lei Zhan opened the carriage door and asked with a frown, "What information do you have?"
"General, Lingshuang has sent envoys requesting a ceasefire.
He also said he had something very important to tell the general."
The three of them were puzzled after hearing this.
Even if they suffered consecutive defeats, they would not ask for peace immediately.
Besides, both sides have become mortal enemies, so it is not so easy to stop.
"Hmph, they wish! They attacked us proactively, causing huge damage, not to mention...
If they are at a disadvantage, can they just stop?
Who do you take me for?"
Lei Zhan was so angry that he didn't even bother to meet their envoy.
Lei Ying and Zhao Wudi looked at each other.
Everyone feels that the situation is a bit weird.
"General Zhao, what do you think should be done?
What kind of medicine are they selling?
Could it be that he knew he was no match for us and surrendered voluntarily?
That’s not like their style, is it?”
"Anyway, let's meet the envoy first.
Even if you're asking for peace, there has to be an explanation, right?" Zhao Wudi said.
"Tell them to bring the messenger here!"
A moment later, a man was tied up.
Looking at his attire, one could tell that he was a cavalryman from Lingshuang Country, except that he was not carrying any weapons.
Lei Ying and Zhao Wudi looked at each other again.
They all saw that the enemy's request for peace was definitely a spur-of-the-moment decision.
Normally, if it was an order from their Empress Xia, they would definitely send a minister to negotiate.
Sending a soldier here would be abnormal.
The soldiers of Lingshuang Kingdom were very tough.
When you see these three people, you know they are the generals of the reinforcement army.
He said angrily: “The two countries are fighting and not killing each other.
The Dayuan Kingdom is known as the Celestial Empire, a country of great propriety, yet they treat envoys from other countries in this way. It seems your etiquette is just so-so."
Lei Ying said coldly, "You have no excuse to attack our Dayuan army directly. What qualifications do you have to say this?"
Zhao Wudi said, "If you have anything to say, please tell me quickly.
Even if you want to make peace, you have to give a reason!
This war cannot be stopped just because you say so."
"Our Majesty has issued an order stating that the war between our two countries was a trap set by Yunlu Pavilion.
If our two countries go to war, it will only give the enemy an advantage.
Our Majesty will be back soon, and she will give you a satisfactory explanation..."
After hearing what Ling Shuang's soldiers said, Zhao Wudi and the other two were very surprised.
I got two very important pieces of information from his words.
The First Lingshuang Kingdom suddenly launched an attack on Dayuan without any warning, which was actually related to Yunlu Pavilion.
Second, does the return of the Empress of Lingshuang Kingdom mean that their Highness has fallen into the hands of the other party?
Especially the second possibility, which made Zhao Wudi dare not act rashly again.
"Why should I trust you? Why doesn't your Empress come here in person to seek peace?"
Zhao Wudi asked.
"I don't know about that. It was an order issued by our Majesty Hai Dongqing.
It will take at most one day to get here.
Please, at all costs, cease fire for one day.
If your Majesty's explanation does not satisfy you, you can start a war at any time and we will take over!"
"Humph, I don't believe you! Maybe you're stalling for time to deploy troops."
Lei Zhan didn't trust the other party at all and simply refused.
Unexpectedly, being questioned made the other party instantly famous.
"Nonsense! We in Lingshuang Country are firm in our words and don't bother with such conspiracies and tricks.
Saying a ceasefire means a ceasefire, what does it have to do with delaying time?
As long as we want to retreat, we can retreat to any place, and you will never catch up."
Zhao Wudi saw the other party's extremely excited expression and realized that this situation must be unusual.
Especially since they said that Yunlu Pavilion was interfering.
If we really fight, it will probably only make the enemy happy.
"Go and inform your empress. We'll only have to wait for half a day at most. If she doesn't come before dark, don't blame us for being rude." Zhao Wudi said coldly.
After thinking about it in my mind, it doesn’t matter if I have to wait for another half a day.
If they called for reinforcements, they could have held the city with their hundreds of thousands of troops.
The hundreds of thousands of cavalry stationed there are no pushovers either.
Come together to support, no matter what kind of enemy it is, we can defeat it.
Have someone untie the envoy from Lingshuang Kingdom and let him go.
He said to Lei Ying, "Send someone to the grassland immediately to gather intelligence and see if the barbarians have sent reinforcements."
"I understand, I'll send someone right away!" Lei Ying also understood Zhao Wudi's idea and agreed immediately.
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