Wang Zhongsi's army and the Tibetan army had yet to engage in battle, so Guo Ziyi had a strange feeling when he saw the general's expression.
Guo Ziyi pushed open the door and entered the hall. Wang Zhongsi was seated behind a table, a pile of military reports in front of him. On the left side of Wang Zhongsi's back hung a massive map made of cowhide. The mountains, rivers, roads, and strongholds were clearly visible. On Wang Zhongsi's right stood a man dressed in civilian clothes.
Looking at the scene in the hall, the tense atmosphere before the battle immediately came over, and Guo Ziyi couldn't help but feel nervous.
"I am Guo Yi, Commandant Guo Ziyi, reporting to Lord Wang!”Guo Ziyi immediately knelt and bowed to Wang Zhongsi.
Wang Zhongsi raised his head from behind the table to look at Guo Ziyi, his expression grave."It's good that Commandant Shen has arrived early. Get up and talk."
"I'm worried about the urgent military situation, so I dare not delay." Guo Ziyi slowly stood up. What orders does Lord Wang have? Please give them immediately. This subordinate will listen to your orders!”
Wang Zhongsi nodded slightly, but his expression was still rather unsightly. Guo Ziyi felt even more uneasy.
"Wang Canjun, take Commandant Shen down first and explain the current situation of the enemy and ourselves as well as the military situation at the border to him in detail.”Wang Zhongsi turned to the official behind him.
Wang Canjun bowed and accepted the order. He walked over and stood beside Guo Ziyi.
"Commandant Shen, please." Wang Canjun nodded.
Guo Ziyi raised his head to look at Wang Zhongsi, his expression slightly changing."Lord Wang, I still…"
Wang Zhongsi gently waved his hand, interrupting Guo Ziyi.
"Commandant Shen, follow Wang Junjun down first and come see me after you understand what I have told you. I still have something to tell you." Wang Zhongsi sternly said.
Guo Ziyi didn't say anything more. He nodded and left the military council hall with Wang Canjun.
More than two hours later, Guo Ziyi returned to the Military Council Hall.
"Do you understand everything?" Wang Zhongsi asked.
Guo Ziyi nodded. He was also a professional soldier. It was a basic skill for him to fully understand the battlefield situation before the battle and grasp the information of the enemy and the enemy as soon as possible. Wang Canjun was also a talented person. His explanation was clear, detailed, and comprehensive. Guo Ziyi memorized them one by one and roughly formed a panoramic picture in his mind.
"Very good. He's indeed good material for the army.”Wang Zhongsi lightly praised.
"Lord Wang, what do you have to tell me?”In front of Wang Zhongsi, Guo Ziyi became direct and straightforward.
"I have bad news." Wang Zhongsi said.
Guo Ziyi's heart skipped a beat. The two armies had not started fighting yet. What bad news was there? However, ever since he entered the Regional Commanders 'Mansion, Guo Ziyi had a strange feeling in his heart, as if something was missing.
Wang Zhongsi slowly stood up and walked out from behind the table.
"General Taba Feng is missing." Wang Zhongsi handed a military report to Guo Ziyi.
"What?" Guo Ziyi was shocked.
He suddenly understood why he felt like something was missing. General Tuoba Feng had a close relationship with Wang Zhongsi and often accompanied him, but after entering the Regional Commanders 'Estate, he hadn't even seen Tuoba Feng!
"Lord Wang, what is going on?”Guo Ziyi asked.
"Seven days ago, General Taba Feng led a team of scouts to the front line to investigate the military situation. He had yet to return and his whereabouts were unknown. A few days ago, I sent another group of people to search and found the bodies of a few scouts. However, General Taba Feng and the other scouts were still nowhere to be found.”Wang Zhongsi sternly said.
"You can take a look at this military intelligence report. It's very detailed.”
Guo Ziyi opened the report and read it. It was exactly as Wang Zhongsi had said, only more detailed.
Now, the Tang army and the Tibetan army were facing each other across the Yellow River. Seven days ago, Taba Feng had brought a team of scouts to the front line to investigate the Tibetan military situation. Logically speaking, he should be back in two days. However, after two days, Taba Feng did not return to the city. Wang Zhongsi immediately sent a team to investigate. A few days later, they found the bodies of several scouts on a small path along the banks of the Yellow River, but not Taba Feng.
The general Guo Ziyi had met before entering the camp was the commander of the group Wang Zhongsi had sent to investigate Tuoba Feng's whereabouts. He had just returned to report to Wang Zhongsi, and he had been the one to write this report.
After reading it, Guo Ziyi's heart sank and her brows furrowed.
"What do you think is going on?”Wang Zhongsi asked Guo Ziyi. This sort of question was a test of Guo Ziyi's abilities.
Guo Ziyi thought for a moment before answering,"In my opinion, General Li probably encountered an ambush on the way. There were two possibilities. One was that General Li and his scouts were dead and their bodies were taken away by the enemy. The second possibility was that General Li was still alive and had been captured by the enemy.”
"Which is the most likely?" Wang Zhongsi's eyes flashed as he asked Guo Ziyi.
Guo Ziyi's expression was solemn as he replied seriously,"The second possibility is the most likely."
"Why?"
"If General Li and his scouts were all killed, the other party would not just leave behind a few bodies of the scouts. They would definitely take them all away. Firstly, they could use the bodies to report their achievements. Secondly, they could erase the traces and clues to avoid being discovered by us.”Guo Ziyi replied.
"Continue." Wang Zhongsi nodded.”
"It seems that General Li and his scouts were ambushed by the enemy on the way. After killing a few scouts, the enemy captured General Li and the rest of the scouts. The other party had already crossed the Yellow River and entered our camp. They did not dare to stay for too long and could only take General Li and the other soldiers away in a hurry, leaving behind the bodies of the scouts.”
Wang Zhongsi nodded again, a look of certainty on his face.
"Therefore, General Li is most likely still alive in the hands of the enemy.”
"What do you think we should do next?”Wang Zhongsi asked Guo Ziyi.
Wang Zhongsi was a person who valued talent. He would not only issue orders to his subordinates, but also take the initiative to ask for their opinions. He would let them think and make their own decisions, and he would do his best to help. This was also a form of training and nurturing. The style of a famous general could be seen from this.
Guo Ziyi fell to his knees and kowtowed to Wang Zhongsi."To be honest, Lord Wang, Taba Feng is my sworn brother. Now that Big Brother's whereabouts are unknown, I'm really anxious! I am willing to go to the front line to investigate the whereabouts of General Li!”
Wang Zhongsi's expression was calm, but his heart was moved."You are loyal to your brothers. Very good."
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