The 30,000-strong Wang Family Army was stationed 50 miles away from the city. The Wang Family Army camp was brightly lit. The entire army was celebrating their recent victory.
Two days ago, the Wang Family Army had won a great battle. They had beheaded 20,000 people and defeated the 80,000 Heavenly Saint Army led by Fang La, the commander of the Heavenly Saint Army. Not only had they lifted the siege of the county city, but they had also driven Fang La to the eastern part of Mei County. Therefore, it was only right to celebrate!
In the main tent of the Wang Family Army, Wang Li sat in the main seat with a serious expression. The generals and officers stood on both sides, not seeming to be celebrating at all.
The years of guarding San Pass had been a great challenge for Wang Li. Years of hard work had exhausted him mentally and physically, but at the same time, his abilities had also increased. The white hair on his temples was the best proof!
Wang Li's body had accumulated many internal injuries after years of fighting, so his physical condition had never been very good. However, Wang Li still struggled alone because he had to clear the path for his son.
In his eyes, Wang Teng was still a child. As a father, he had to hold up the sky for his son! Therefore, no matter how dangerous the road ahead was or how powerful his opponents were, Wang Li had never given up.
After two years of growth, the strength that the Wang family possessed, as well as the current chaotic situation in Great Chu, finally allowed him to see the true hope of the Wang family rising!
On the surface, the Heavenly Saint Army was indeed helping the Chu Clan to quell the rebellion, but in reality, they were helping him. It was definitely easier to seize the world from the Chu Clan than from the Heavenly Saint Army.
The Heavenly Saint Army was rising too quickly and too aggressively. They were also standing on the opposite side of the aristocratic families. Once the Heavenly Saint Army defeated the Chu Clan and took over the throne, they would definitely target the aristocratic families. As one of the aristocratic families, the Wang Clan would definitely be the first to bear the brunt. Therefore, Wang Li had to stop them.
In Wang Li's eyes, the Heavenly Saint Army was just a group of rebels, and that was the truth. However, the angry peasants were equally terrifying.
Thirty thousand elite soldiers who had been guarding San Pass all year round should be able to easily deal with the farmers who had just put down their hoes. However, Wang Li had underestimated the resilience of the Heavenly Saint Army and the ability of their commander, Fang La.
Fang La didn't fall into the trap of the Wang Family Army. Although the Wang Family Army had defeated the Heavenly Saint Army, they still had 50,000 soldiers.
Fang La, who knew how powerful the Wang Family Army was, did not dare to provoke them. The Heavenly Saint Army, which had been attacking at the beginning, had put on a defensive stance.
The Wang Family's Army was an elite force that had been through hundreds of battles. Wang Li naturally could not bear to waste his energy on attacking the city, so the battle was in a stalemate!
"Advisor Jun, you guessed right again. Fang La really didn't fall for it!”Wang Li, who was sitting on the main seat, said helplessly to the young scholar below.
The celebration was just for show. The real purpose was to make Fang La think that after the Wang Family Army's victory, their morale was high and lure Fang La into a sneak attack.
The young scholar standing in the first place on the right immediately stood up when he heard that.
" My lord," the young scholar said slowly," Fang La is famous for being cautious among the commanders of the Heavenly Saint Army. He has just experienced a great defeat. Naturally, he won't fall for such a simple trap."”
After hearing the military counselor's words, a general standing on the left had an awkward look on his face. This was because he was the one who had proposed this plan.
A trace of dissatisfaction flashed across Wang Jian's face. He said mockingly,"Advisor Jun, since you said that luring soldiers is a small trick, then you should think of a big plan. Isn't planning something that scholars like you are good at?”
"Fourth brother, don't be rude!" Wang Li glared at Wang Jian.
"Hurry up and apologize to the military counselor!"
Looking at his big brother's unquestionable gaze, Wang Jian reluctantly cupped his hands to the military counselor and said,"Military Advisor, Wang Jian is straightforward. I hope you don't mind!”
The scholar smiled and said indifferently,"It's fine. It's the responsibility of a strategist to come up with a plan. Yang Chong is incompetent and has let down the lord's trust!”
Wang Li hurriedly said," Don't say that, Military Advisor. All these years, your contributions to the Scattered Gates are obvious to all. If this plan doesn't work, just think of another way."”
That's right, the current military advisor of the Wang Family Army, this middle-aged scholar, was a famous scholar of Chu, Yang Chong.
Yang Chong, a native of East Chu County, had always been ambitious, but because he was born into a poor family, he was not put in an important position. He had been in trouble several times in a row, and after wasting several years, Yang Chong's utilitarian heart had faded a lot.
Thus, he returned to East Chu County and lived like a hermit. It was only when he heard that the famous general Wang Li did not stick to one style that he decided to come and seek refuge.
Initially, it was not Yang Chong's idea to join Wang Li. It was his good friend, Zhao Sheng, who suggested it.
Zhao Sheng was a famous person in East County. Wang Li's reputation had gradually entered Zhao Sheng's line of sight, so Zhao Sheng pulled Yang Chong along and prepared to join Wang Li.
However, after meeting Wang Li, Zhao Sheng felt that Wang Li was gentle but not ruthless enough. He was not the best candidate for a wise ruler in his heart, so he left.
Wang Teng didn't know about this. If he knew, he would definitely laugh out loud.
Not ruthless enough?
Don't joke around!
Although Zhao Sheng left, Yang Chong stayed behind.
Unlike Zhao Sheng, Yang Chong felt that Wang Li was polite to the wise, benevolent on the outside and domineering on the inside. He did not look down on the Humble Class and had the potential to be a great ruler, so he stayed behind to assist him wholeheartedly.
In the past, the Wang Family Army had mainly defended against the Great Huns, but after Yang Chong's arrival, they started to counterattack. In the past two years, Wang Li had fought ten battles with the Great Huns, and five of them were the result of Yang Chong's schemes.
It was precisely because of Yang Chong's hard work and meritorious service that he was finally conferred the title of Military Advisor by Wang Li. He became an existence second only to Wang Li and above everyone else in the Wang Clan Army.
"Report, Tie Kuangtu has led 80,000 troops to San Pass!”A messenger quickly ran in and said anxiously.
Qin Jian was shocked and gritted his teeth.""Damned Great Hun, they actually chose this time.”
The generals were in a commotion when they heard this. Disbanding the pass was too important to the Wang Family Army. Once they lost it, the Wang Family Army would lose the capital to fight for Chu.
Wang Li, who was sitting on the main seat, did not panic at all. Years of danger had long made Wang Li develop a state of mind that would not change even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him. Even if the situation was dangerous, Wang Li at least appeared calm on the surface.
"What are you panicking for? San Pass has 10,000 guards, and Wang Ling is a veteran of our army who is good at defense.”Wang Li said slowly, without a trace of panic.
When the generals saw that their lord was so calm, their restless hearts gradually calmed down.
Wang Li's performance made Yang Chong nod his head in approval. To remain calm in the face of danger was to show the true nature of a leader. Brother Zhao Sheng, you will regret it sooner or later.
"Report, the Liu Clan and the other six clans are rebelling!”Another messenger rushed in and shouted anxiously.
After hearing the news, the entire place was silent. Everyone was stunned by the news. There were strong enemies outside and traitors inside. San Guan was in danger.
"Not good, isn't General Wang Ling's deputy Liu Hui from the Liu Clan?”Hu Wang suddenly thought of something and shouted in horror.
"What?" Wang Jian widened his eyes in disbelief.
At this moment, Wang Li was finally moved. He said with a solemn expression,"Scattered Pass is in danger!"
To Wang Li, the Liu Family's rebellion was just a small problem. What he really cared about was the loss of the pass. If the pass was lost, the Wang Family Army would be in a passive position!
"Big brother, quickly withdraw the troops. I'm afraid San Pass will be lost in the evening!”Wang Jian advised.
"Advisor Jun, what do you think?" Wang Li asked with a frown after pondering for a moment.
"My lord, have you ever thought about why the Great Hun Kingdom is sending troops now?”Yang Chong asked with a faint smile.
"You mean Fang La colluded with the Great Huns?" Wang Li asked after some thought.”
"Yes, I dare to conclude that Fang La's ambush is on the way back!”
"Since you know Fang La's power, I wonder if you have a way to break it?”
"It's not difficult to break it. You just need to…"
Yang Chong smiled confidently, but before he could finish his words, a guard dressed in black walked in with a letter in his hand.
When Wang Li saw that the person who came was from Yingren, he gestured for him to hand over the letter. When he received the letter and saw that the name at the bottom was his son, Wang Teng, Wang Li immediately opened it and flipped through it seriously!
San Pass was the Wang Clan's main camp. Most of the Wang Clan's resources were hidden here, including eight horse farms with tens of thousands of warhorses, twenty-four large underground granaries with a million stone grains of grain, thousands of skilled craftsmen in the workshop, eighteen weapon warehouses with weapons and equipment that could equip an army of one hundred thousand in a short period of time, and countless wealth.
When he found out that the situation in San Guan was so dangerous, Wang Li's first thought was to retreat. San Guan was too important. If he lost his years of planning, it would be over. Therefore, Wang Li would never give up on San Guan.
When he saw Wang Teng's letter, a glimmer of hope flashed through Wang Li's heart.
Teng 'er was still here, he would definitely be able to protect San Guan!
No one knew their son better than their father. Wang Li knew Wang Teng's ability all too well. At present, only Wang Teng could solve this predicament!
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