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"Master Huang has a really good plan. I think Xia Yun probably doesn't know what happened yet and is leading his troops to Guihua City!"

"Haha, Xia Yun thought he had figured it all out, but he didn't know that we are not those good-for-nothings in the court!"

"Master Huang is absolutely right. Absolutely right!"

In Beiyang Village, in a temporary military tent, several officials in red robes gathered around a table with a smug look on their faces.

On the table is the freshly cooked mutton hotpot.

If Xia Yun were present at this moment, he would definitely be able to recognize him at a glance.

Those who attended this mutton hotpot banquet were not others, but the Governor-General of Shaanxi and Gansu Pei Xingyuan, Shaanxi Governor Liu Yao, Gansu Governor Cao Yong and others!

At this moment, everyone's face was filled with happy and relaxed smiles.

Just because it happened not long ago.

Following the strategy of Huang Wen, the governor of Gansu, they first reached an agreement with the 20,000 barbarian troops in Guihua City.

Afterwards, he sent Pei Xingyuan's 100,000 troops into Guihua City on the pretext of rebellion and mutiny.

In this way, anyone who does not know the inside story will only think that there was a mutiny in Pei Xingyuan's troops.

"Yesterday, I sent an urgent memorial impeaching Xia Yun to the capital at an expedited speed of 800 miles."

"Now, all that's left is for Shuodong to fall and for Xia Yun to be dealt the final blow!"

At the dinner table, Pei Xingyuan's eyes were shining, and deep in his pupils flowed an unconcealable murderous intent.

In order to carry out this plan, he took a radical approach and risked everything.

The purpose was to remove Xia Yun from the position of Grand Marshal of the Northern Expedition of the imperial court.

In the impeachment memorial sent to the capital, he had attributed the rebellion of his 100,000 troops to Xia Yun's tyranny and perverse practices.

As long as the last step of the plan is successfully completed and Shuodong City is lost, even if the empress wants to protect Xia Yun, she will have to consider the opinions of the people of the world!

"Sir Huang, when do you plan to send troops to occupy Shuodong City?"

After everyone had a few drinks, Shaanxi Governor Liu Yao looked at Huang Wen and asked.

Among these people, Huang Wen had the lowest official position, just the Governor of Gansu.

But the current plan was proposed and implemented by Huang Wen.

"According to Mr. Huang's estimation, Xia Yun should have mobilized all the troops in Shuodong and is heading to Guihua City in a mighty force."

"It is expected that at noon tomorrow, Lord Pei will be able to lead all his troops to attack Shuodong."

Huang Wen pondered for a moment and responded while shaking his head.

In his opinion, there are now 20,000 barbarian troops and 100,000 imperial rebels in Guihua City.

There are a total of 120,000 people. In order to ensure that the rebels can be defeated, Xia Yun will definitely bring all the troops.

By then, the defense of Shuodong City will be weak, which will be their best opportunity to attack!

"This is a brilliant plan, Lord Huang. The Japanese governor will definitely make a report to His Majesty and recommend Lord Huang as the governor of a province."

The so-called reciprocation of love.

After Huang Wen offered such an amazing strategy, Pei Xingyuan had to express his opinion.

"It is my honor to serve the Governor."

Huang Wen nodded slightly modestly, but his expression showed that he was already confident!

……

Two days passed in a flash.

The 200,000-strong army led by Xia Yun marched rapidly all the way, and finally arrived at Haihe City, which was only about 50 miles away from Guihua City.

"Sir, we have arrived at Haihe City. It is an empty city that has been abandoned several years ago."

At the front of the marching column, Xia Yun and Qin Tianye were sitting in an open-top chariot.

"Notify the army to enter the city and station there immediately!"

Xia Yun nodded.

According to the normal marching speed, they could reach Guihua City in one day at most by chariot.

But the carrying capacity of the chariots was limited after all, so they could only stop and go along the way, marching with the 200,000-strong army.

A short while passed.

An army of two hundred thousand soldiers marched into the abandoned Haihe City.

Originally, there were barbarian troops stationed in Haihe City.

However, just a few days ago, the small group of barbarian troops in Haihe City had been wiped out.

"Are there any new developments in Guihua City and Nanmo City?"

In the makeshift central military tent, Xia Yun fixed his eyes on the map and asked.

"In reply to the Marshal, the 100,000 rebels and 20,000 barbarian troops in Guihua City are still hiding in the city. It seems that they have received the news and are planning to fight a life-and-death battle with us."

"In Nanmo City, the remaining 50,000 troops led by Pei Xingyuan are still living in Beiyang Village. The 10,000 elite troops led by General Li are hiding in a mountain area north of Nanmo City."

Qin Tianye responded one after another.

During the past two days of marching, he has been closely following intelligence information from all sides.

Judging from the current situation, everything seems to be on track.

"Tell Li Taisui that if you find out Pei Xingyuan is planning to lead his army back to Nanmo City, you should immediately send troops to occupy Nanmo City and not let any of Pei Xingyuan's soldiers enter the city!"

At this moment, Xia Yun's eyes were very calm, so calm that not even the slightest change of emotion could be seen.

"Marshal, what should we do next? Should we really attack Guihua City?"

Suddenly, a look of worry appeared on Qin Tianye's face.

Although they have absolute advantages in both manpower and firepower.

But the combined number of rebels and barbarian troops in Guihua City reached 120,000.

If we launch a siege by force, our casualties will certainly be heavy.

"Why not attack the city?"

Xia Yun withdrew his gaze from the map, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Pass on my order. At 10:00 this evening, the army will immediately launch an attack on Guihua City. But remember one thing. The army only needs to bombard the periphery and must not fight to the death."

Xia Yun said again.

The venomous snake had already left the city and had set up a conspiracy waiting for him.

So naturally, at this moment, he needs a strong shot of medicine to urge the venomous snake to continue to act!

"Yes, handsome!"

Qin Tianye accepted the order and quickly left the central military tent to arrange and convey Xia Yun's siege order.

Time passes minute by minute.

Before we knew it, several hours had passed and only a setting sun and sunset glow remained in the sky.

The 200,000 troops under Xia Yun's command, under the command of Qin Tianye, arrived outside Guihua City as scheduled.

"Pass the commander's order to attack the city!"

With Qin Tianye's order, an army of 200,000 officially launched a siege on Guihua City!

In an instant, huge rocks were launched into the city through catapults.

In addition, a phalanx of thousands of archers fired rockets into the city non-stop.

The originally peaceful place instantly turned into a purgatory battlefield. The 200,000-strong army under Xia Yun's command was so powerful that they were actually in a posture of decisive battle.

And at the same moment.

All the rebels and barbarian troops in Guihua City had no intention of showing up and all hid in the defensive buildings!