Looking at Tai'an from the full moon

On the tower of Wangyan City, although Xiao Zuochen won the first battle effortlessly, he did not relax his vigilance. Instead, he reviewed today's situation. Coincidentally, at this time, Xiao Zuoqing sent in the information.

"Xiao Zuoming suffered a defeat today and is moody. Mu Dai was reprimanded and secretly showed displeasure. This is a good time to sow discord.

There are more than 25,000 soldiers on the field today. A small group of soldiers are left in the barracks, and the remaining more than 1,000 soldiers are missing. Please be careful."

The information sent by Xiao Zuoqing was still useful, but he didn't know the other relationship between Mu Dai and Xiao Zuoming. It was not an easy task to alienate them.

"Achen~"

Xiao Zuochen was thinking about something else when Wei Yang returned to normal. Coincidentally, Xiao Zuochen was thinking about the situation at the West City Gate.

"How's it going?"

Xiao Zuochen saw that Wei Yang's face was not very good, so he asked.

"There are indeed more people entering the venue today. We cannot rule out the possibility that it is because of the war, but there may indeed be spies who have infiltrated Wangyan City. We need to step up our efforts to investigate these two."

Xiao Zuochen nodded.

"But their purpose of entering the city may not be just for these two days. Some of them may also want to hide for a long time. We must not let our guard down afterwards."

"Okay, from now on, the identities of all new soldiers entering the City Lord's Mansion and the army will be carefully verified."

"Ah."

"Report——"

At this time, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the house, and a dusty little soldier ran up, panting and standing at the door.

"Report to King Yun and the City Lord, the enemy has retreated three miles!"

Xiao Zuochen stood up, took a look at the terrain on the sand table, and pushed forward in the direction of the enemy's retreat, starting from the city gate. Then he placed a small flag with a different color on it.

"It's the same location as when he came. He camped three miles northeast of the city."

Xiao Zuochen raised his head and looked at the little soldier.

"You go down first. You've worked hard."

The young soldier was ordered to leave. Inside the house, Xiao Zuochen and Wei Yang discussed the location where Xiao's enemy troops would set up camp.

Before he knew it, it was already dark. Wei Yang felt that Xiao Zuoming would definitely launch a surprise attack tonight, so he and Xiao Zuochen had already made a defense plan. After all, Xiao Zuoming had suffered a loss during the day, so he would definitely seek revenge.

"Then I'll stay here tonight~"

Xiao Zuochen, who had already stood up, was stunned when he suddenly heard Wei Yang say this.

"The city defense has been deployed. We have increased manpower at each city gate and patrol tonight. We also have people among the enemy. There will be no accidents."

Wei Yang shook his head.

"Sister, of course I believe in your deployment. But for the soldiers of Wangyan City and Shura Army, this is also their first time to officially face a war. I think it is better to leave one person here to avoid any emergencies."

Xiao Zuochen knew that his elder sister was worried. After all, all the soldiers in Wangyan City had no combat experience. Even Xiao Zuochen himself had never experienced a large-scale war. Everything was just learned on paper and had not been put into practice.

On the contrary, it is said that when Emperor Mingren and his nephew fought for the throne, they fought many battles, with countless casualties. Wangyan City has been away from it, which is why it has maintained its current prosperity.

"Then I'll stay. Sister has been working hard these past few days. Go back and have a good rest tonight."

"It's okay. Ah Chen has been working hard these past two days and needs a good rest. I'll just stay."

"That won't do. Letting my sister stay while I go back alone is not what a man should do."

Wei Yang seemed to be in deep thought for a while.

"Okay, then you stay tonight, so that the soldiers defending the city will have a backbone."

"Ah."

Just like that, Xiao Zuochen watched Wei Yang walk down the city wall step by step. When Wei Yang was leaving, he turned back to look at him, smiled gently, and left.

In fact, although Xiao Zuochen did not go back to the City Lord's Mansion that night, the bedroom on the tower was fully equipped with all the necessary items. And letting Xiao Zuochen stay was not to let him stay there all night, but just to have someone to make decisions if something really happened. This night was peaceful and Xiao Zuochen slept well.

In the morning, when Xiao Zuochen had just tidied up his appearance and opened the door to go out, Yun Feng happened to rush up from the tower, raising his hand to knock on the door when he bumped into Xiao Zuochen's open door. As soon as Xiao Zuochen opened the door, he saw a hand knocking in front of him. He was so scared that he was about to hide, but Yun Feng immediately took his hand back.

"Master, something happened!"

Yun Feng’s serious expression showed that it was no small matter.

"what happened?"

"The two concubines are missing!"

Xiao Zuochen was stunned and was about to speak when another soldier ran up.

"Report!"

"speak!"

"Early this morning, many people disguised themselves as civilians and escaped from the west city gate. Some of them seemed to be enemy soldiers in disguise, and they killed several of our brothers. Lord Wei was also injured!"

"What? Sister is injured? Take me to see her!"

Just as the soldier was about to lead Xiao Zuochen down from the city wall, a dusty young soldier ran up towards them.

"Reporting to His Royal Highness Prince Yun, the enemy has sent out 5,000 cavalrymen to attack us. It is estimated that we will only have half a cup of tea to fight!"

"what?"

Xiao Zuochen was stunned.

"Why would Xiao Zuoming send troops at this time? Moreover, last time, 20,000 troops did not dare to attack us. Now that he only sends 5,000, how can he fight us?"

Yun Feng on the side also had a puzzled look on his face, but no matter what conspiracy or tricks Xiao Zuoming had, he was not afraid and immediately asked for orders from his master.

"I am willing to lead a thousand Shura soldiers to fight against the enemy attack!"

Xiao Zuochen pondered for two seconds and then spoke.

"I don't know what Xiao Zuoming is up to, but what happened at the West City Gate must be related to him! Your top priority now is to chase Wei Changmei and Zuo Xin back with the other guards. Zuo Xin has learned martial arts, so it's impossible for her to be caught by the enemy so easily. Either she couldn't resist, or the enemy used other means.

As for this side, I will stay and guard it. It won't be difficult to deal with just 5,000 cavalrymen."

Yun Feng wanted to stay and kill the enemy, but his master had other tasks to assign him, so he had to do it.

"Yes!"

After Yun Feng left, Xiao Zuochen sent a small soldier to reply to Wei Yang, saying that there was an enemy on his side for the time being, and asked her to pay attention to safety on her side. He also sent someone to find the best doctor to treat Wei Yang. Then he ordered the Shura Army to prepare to send troops.

"My fellow soldiers, follow me today to protect Wangyan City!"

"rush!"