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Time passed unknowingly and it was dawn.

When the first ray of sunlight shone on the earth, a large group of cavalrymen wearing black helmets and black armor quickly entered Huairou County.

"I, Jiang Wenzhong, pay my respects to you, Your Excellency!"

Jiang Wenzhong rushed to the Huairou County government office which was temporarily converted into a military camp and finally met Xia Yun.

"Haha, our general has finally arrived."

While Xia Yun was laughing, he hurried forward and lifted Jiang Wen up from the ground.

"I am guilty of not being able to reach you in time. Please punish me."

Jiang Wenzhong responded with a respectful look on his face.

"Don't be so modest. Now that you are here, take a rest for half a day. I have an important task for you."

Xia Yun patted Jiang Wenzhong's shoulder.

Yesterday at Lei Zhenning's place, he learned a lot of news about Jiang Wenzhong.

The most notable of these was that during the massive attack by Japanese pirates a few days ago, Jiang Wenzhong led nearly a thousand soldiers under his command and directly blocked the Wansui charge launched by the Japanese pirates on the front battlefield.

"I will obey your orders!"

Jiang Wenzhong responded respectfully, then followed Xia Yun's order, turned around, left the county government hall, and went downstairs to rest.

At this time, Qin Tianye, wearing a red helmet and red armor, followed Jiang Wenzhong into the lobby of the county government.

"Sir, I have already allocated 4,000 soldiers and completed the defense of the Huairou Line."

"The terrain here is extremely advantageous to us. Even if those Japanese pirates have firearms, our army can at least resist tens of thousands of Japanese pirate troops."

Since entering Huairou County last night, Qin Tianye has been busy with defense tasks.

Setting up a defense line is both simple and complex.

But no matter how Xia Yun commands and mobilizes the troops in the future, it must be based on a solid and reliable defense line.

"Very good. Have the outpost troops we sent out last night returned?"

Xia Yun said to Xu Wan'er again.

Hearing this, Xu Wan'er was about to say that the person had not returned yet, when she heard the sound of horse hooves neighing outside the lobby of the county government office.

"Report! Sir, the spy we sent out last night is back!"

The guard guarding the county government gate hurried in to report.

"Let them in!"

Xia Yun's expression immediately brightened.

After a few blinks of an eye, a vanguard soldier entered the lobby of the yamen.

"Report to the Lord! We have discovered traces of Japanese pirate activities in a hilly area 120 miles east of Huairou County. Others are currently continuing to monitor."

The outpost soldier knelt on one knee and immediately reported the information he had obtained.

"How many people know?"

After hearing the news, a hint of excitement quietly grew in Xia Yun's pupils.

"According to inference, the number of the Japanese pirates is about 2,000. However, they do not seem to have any intention of continuing westward. Instead, they are heading towards Shanyin County."

In just a few words, the outpost soldier reported all the news.

Shanyin County?

When hearing this name, Xia Yun couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Those Japanese pirates had just suffered a defeat in Shanyin County a few days ago.

Why did you go to Shanyin County again?

"Shanyin County is the gateway to the north from the southeastern part of Zhejiang. The Japanese pirates suffered a great loss at the hands of Chong Heihu, and I'm afraid they won't give up easily."

Qin Tianye analyzed and said.

Upon hearing this, Xia Yun agreed deeply with it.

The Japanese pirates have always been vengeful. After they suffered a loss at the hands of Chong Heihu, there is a high probability that they will make a comeback.

"Sir, do you want to send troops to reinforce Chong Heihu immediately?"

Xu Wan'er asked.

Unexpectedly, Xia Yun waved his hand on the spot.

"It's too late to support Black Tiger now. We might as well use Black Tiger as bait to lure the Japanese pirates to invade!"

Xia Yun looked sharp and made a decision immediately.

For him, even if Chong Heihu was reinforced, it would only be a defensive battle.

But if the purpose is to counter-encircle the Japanese pirates, then it will be a real war of annihilation!

Xu Wan'er and Qin Tianye, who were standing by, showed a look of surprise on their faces when they heard this.

"Pass on my order. Send out a few outposts, disguised as disaster victims from Zhejiang, and make sure to find out the situation of all the Japanese pirates from Huairou County to Shanyin County!"

Xia Yun gave the order in a deep voice.

"Yes, my lord!"

Time flies and evening arrives.

The Hangzhou city defense army led by Xia Yun has fully rested and is ready to attack at any time.

Including Jiang Wenzhong who had just returned from the other battlefield.

"Sir, if there is any mission, please give the order immediately!"

After having a good rest yesterday, the first thing I did was to find Xia Yun and ask for help.

In the lobby of the yamen, Xia Yun nodded on the spot.

"I'm asking you to lead your troops from Huairou County and head straight to the southeastern coastal area of ​​Zhejiang. Do you have the courage to do so?"

Xia Yun asked with a smile.

As the saying goes, this is a risky move, and he does not intend to let Jiang Wen participate in the main force's operation.

What he wanted was to make Jiang Wenzhong and his troops a sharp knife, directly stabbing into the heart of the Japanese pirates.

"Why not? Please give the order, sir!"

Jiang Wenzhong's eyes sparkled brightly. He had no fear at all about this extremely dangerous mission.

"very good!"

"Immediately order Jiang Wenzhong to lead his troops, prepare ten days of dry food, and set out from Huairou County immediately to the southeastern coastal areas of Zhejiang!"

"You need to deliver a letter to Huairou County every day for ten days, and be ready to be dispatched at any time."

Xia Yun slammed the gavel hard, and after speaking a few short words, he announced the order.

"The general will get the order!"

Jiang Wen excitedly clasped his fists and accepted the order.

Not long after, Jiang Wenzhong left Huairou County, taking with him a thousand soldiers from his own army.

And just shortly after leaving yesterday, another team of outpost soldiers returned to Huairou County.

"Your Excellency! The Japanese pirates are gathering a large force and heading to Shanyin County! According to reliable information, Anyi County is currently under siege by a large number of Japanese pirate troops!"

When the outpost soldiers told the news in the lobby, Qin Tianye and other generals all showed extremely fanatical expressions on their faces.

"Pass on my order! The army will march out immediately!"

This time, Xia Yun did not hesitate at all and directly gave the order for the troops to march out.

After a while, the troops officially set out.

Except for leaving 3,000 soldiers to guard Huaiyin County, the remaining 7,000 soldiers set out on the journey to Shanyin County in a mighty manner.

"Notify the troops to slow down their march."

As the troops left Huairou County, Xia Yun issued another order during the march.

The distance between Huairou County and Shanyin County is less than a hundred miles.

If the troops march quickly, they will reach Shanyin County in less than a day.

By that time, the main force of Japanese pirates had not yet gathered outside Shanyin City, and they would most likely alert the enemy.