In the military camp in the mountains, the black flag fluttered in the wind.
Five thousand soldiers were gathered in the temporary drill ground, practicing their marching tactics in an orderly manner.
Many middle-level lieutenants were disdainful of the Military Training Minutes in their hands, but they did not dare to disobey.
With more than 20 generals beheaded in public and 3,000 heavy cavalry guarding the city, who wouldn't tremble in fear?
However, for a full nine days, the army had been stationed here without moving. It was as if they were not here to fight, but to sightsee.
One could imagine how incompetent this commander was. He didn't even know the simplest strategy!
In the silent commander's camp, Su Guan stood on the windowsill and looked into the distance aimlessly.
There was a map on the table. A strong city was circled, but it was not Canglan City.
It was the Flying Dragon City of the Great Zhou, north of Canglan City.
He wasn't trying to create a diversion, but he wanted all of them. This was his true strategic goal.
In Su Guan's eyes, his weapon was a complete dimensional attack. It would not be a problem for him to take down two cities.
The reason why they stopped was to wait for the last batch of weapons to arrive.
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Canglan City.
The magnificent city walls had been washed over by time, giving off a desolate and ancient feeling.
Armored soldiers patrolled the watchtower, looking at the plains that were covered in horse barricades.
In the City Lord's Mansion, Shangguan Rusong, who was dressed in refined golden armor, paced back and forth. Finally, he slowly sat down on a chair.
Thump!
Suddenly, he slammed his fist on the table and said hatefully,""Let's analyze it."
He would never let his guard down when it came to war, no matter who his opponent was.
However, after waiting for a few days, his patience was gradually worn down.
What was Su Guan?
The east, west, south, and north city gates are connected to the Great Zhou's territory in the north, so it's impossible for them to be attacked. Then, you should at least give the other three city gates a try, right?
There was no movement at all!
They had not even fought a small-scale siege.
The aides relaxed and said casually,"
"General, Su Guan only has two intentions.”
"First, complete the task in one go!"
Hearing this, Shangguan Rusong couldn't help but laugh. How could the 8,000 soldiers fight?
But suddenly, his pupils constricted, and his expression became extremely incredulous.
"Just as you guessed, Su Guan might surrender with 8,000 soldiers, hoping to clear his name and return to serve His Majesty.”
A scholar with a square forehead and a round face said with a meaningful expression.
"Will I?"
Shangguan Rusong frowned. He had the same premonition that Su Guan would find a suitable time to surrender.
After all, Su E'Liao had been loyal to the Emperor since he was young. This belief was deeply rooted in his soul. Moreover, he used to have a high position and power. How could he be willing to be a lowly person in Chu?
Of course, he could not wait to return to the Great Zhou and take over the Embroidered Uniform Guards again.
"We can't be careless. Stabilize the defense line at the city gate.”He abandoned his unnecessary thoughts and said solemnly.
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Chu Country's Imperial Court.
It was a sad atmosphere.
The Bureau of Military Personnel had been paying close attention to the front line, but the news they received made all the officials feel as if they had fallen into an ice cave.
The military camp was not moving at all, and a huge amount of grain was consumed every day!
You can't even send out scouts!
Heavens!
What kind of commander was this?
They didn't even have the most basic common sense!
Disgraceful, completely throwing away the face of the Chu Country.
This battle would definitely spread throughout the nine provinces, and Chu would become a laughing stock and be nailed to the pillar of shame in history.
Abandoned son Su, the sinner of the country!
The hearts of the officials were like dead ashes. They no longer had the strength to resist the Emperor. They could do whatever they wanted. As officials, they had already done their best.
Xiao Wan 'er, who was standing on the steps, frowned slightly. There was an unnoticeable worry in the depths of her almond-shaped eyes.
What kind of military deployment was this? No matter how much she did not move, her rations would be exhausted. A series of confusion lingered in her heart.
She couldn't help but look up at the throne. The noble and elegant Emperor was calm and composed like an abyss.
"Your Majesty, let's change the commander at the last minute."
It was Prime Minister Zhang Taiyue who spoke slowly in silence.
"Since ancient times, haste makes waste. How can you change commanders before the outcome is determined?”
A cold voice came from the Minister's seat, without any emotional fluctuations.
Despair gradually appeared on the faces of the ministers. The Emperor had completely changed.
Ever since Su Guan's arrival, the wise, mighty, and resourceful empress had gone and never returned. She had become a truly incompetent ruler.
"Your Majesty, please draft an edict to urge General Su to immediately send troops.”
Zhang Taiyue was helpless and could only take a step back.
The earlier they were defeated, the court could arrange for a famous general to preside over the battle and try to clean up Su Guan's mess.
Otherwise, they would suffer a crushing defeat and their morale would collapse. At that time, no one would be able to turn the tide.
The court was silent. The officials suddenly thought of a terrifying guess.
The abandoned child of the Great Zhou wouldn't surrender, right?
In an instant, everyone quivered and their faces turned pale.
This possibility was extremely high!
They were deliberately not moving, but in fact, they were recuperating their strength and waiting to meet up with Canglan City's troops to attack the Chu Kingdom's hinterland!
As the commander-in-chief, Su Guan had the right to know about the border defense, which meant that he had control over the deployment of troops in the other cities.
Thinking about it, I'm afraid…
The ministers felt their hair stand on end, their minds turning blank and they didn't dare to think any further.
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