Who put the yellow robe on me?

The initial battle was a victory, and the atmosphere in Liangzhou City was tense and exciting. The gate of Liangzhou City was still stained with blood from the daytime fighting.

The soldiers of Daliang had just experienced a fierce battle. Although they were exhausted, their faces were filled with the joy of victory.

A guard hurried over and breathlessly reported, "Your Highness, General Dianzhang and General Zhou Liangwei have returned and are waiting in the general's mansion."

Jiang Chen turned and glanced at Zhong Xiaodan. The two nodded knowingly and returned to the general's residence together. In the main hall, Dian Zhang and Zhou Liangwei had been waiting for a long time. When they saw Jiang Chen come in, they immediately came forward to greet him with joy on their faces.

Dianzhang said excitedly, "Today's battle was a thrill! The Western Regions Army is nothing special. Although they have many people, they are vulnerable!"

Zuo Yongyu laughed proudly and said, "Haha, that's right! I killed two generals from the Western Regions today! As long as we keep our morale up, they won't be able to capture Liangzhou City easily!"

Yet, amidst this festive atmosphere, Jiang Chen, Zhong Xiaodan, and Mi Chunhong appeared remarkably solemn. Standing in the meeting room of the General's Mansion, the three gazed out the window toward the city, their faces filled with unconcealed worry.

Jiang Chen's eyes were deep. He knew that the victory before him was only temporary, and the true strength of the Western Region army had not yet been fully revealed.

Chen Lingze stood aside, his eyes rolling around as if he were lost in thought. His lips curled slightly, but a cold glint shone in his eyes. As a general within Liangzhou City, he knew the situation was more complex than it appeared, and the Western Regions army's next move would be anything but simple.

Jiang Chen noticed the look in Chen Lingze's eyes, and alarm bells rang in his heart. He knew that Chen Lingze might not be willing to stand by them honestly.

"We don't know how many people, besides Chen Lingze, have betrayed Daliang and defected to the Western Regions." Jiang Chen thought to himself, frowning even tighter.

Mi Chunhong's voice broke the momentary silence. He looked at the people around him, his voice steady but with a hint of sternness: "Everyone, don't let your temporary victory get you carried away. Today's victory is only temporary, and the Western Region army is far from retreating."

Jiang Chen nodded and took over, "General Mi is right. This victory was mainly due to the superior skills of General Zuo Yongyu and General Annan, who caught the Western Regions off guard."

Zhong Xiaodan also agreed, "That's right. Although we have more than 50,000 people, the enemy has an army of 200,000. This victory cannot make us take it lightly. We need to face the facts and prepare for the worst."

Mi Chunhong spoke again, his tone more serious: "The enemy's strength is four times ours. If they attack with all their strength again, and we are unprepared, we will definitely be unable to resist."

Jiang Chen thought for a moment and said calmly, "General Mi, that's not entirely true. Although we are short on manpower, as long as we make good use of the terrain and strategy, we may be able to win another battle."

Mi Chunhong turned to look at Jiang Chen, his eyes filled with curiosity: "Oh? Could it be that His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan is sure of victory?"

Jiang Chen smiled calmly and said slowly, "I can't say I'm sure of victory, but I have a plan that won't lose. As long as it's executed properly, we can defend Liangzhou City."

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their eyes to Jiang Chen, expecting his further explanation.

Jiang Chen did not delay. He quickly walked to the large table in the general's mansion, spread out a map of Liangzhou City, and pointed his finger at several key terrain locations.

"Let's deduce the next tactics." Jiang Chen's tone was steady and powerful. His fingers moved quickly on the map, marking several important locations. "Zuo Yongyu, you will lead 8,000 cavalry and charge out from the east gate. Victory is not an option. The goal is to lure the enemy into the woods in the east."

Zuo Yongyu carefully examined the markings on the map and nodded in response, "Understood, Your Highness. I will lead the enemy to the designated location."

Jiang Chen continued, "Dianzhang, you will lead 8,000 troops to ambush the woods in the east. Once the enemy is lured in, immediately set fire to them. Utilize the terrain and the fire to minimize the enemy's combat effectiveness."

Dianzhang's eyes flashed with excitement, and he nodded heavily, "Yes, Your Highness! I will arrange a fire attack strategy to ensure that the enemy will not be able to return!"

Jiang Chen's finger moved to the other side of the map. "Zhou Liangwei, lead 8,000 cavalrymen and attack from the west gate. Conduct harassment from the flanks and rear, aiming to lure the enemy into the western slopes."

Zhou Liangwei replied in a low voice, "Understood. I will lead them up the hillside and make sure the enemy is trapped."

Jiang Chen turned his gaze towards the western hillside and continued his command, "Xu Ningce, lead 8,000 men on the western hillside and prepare rolling stones and wooden fences. As soon as the enemy enters the valley, immediately unleash the boulders and rolling logs to cause maximum damage. But remember, do not linger in the fight. Retreat immediately after the action is completed."

Xu Ningce nodded seriously: "Understood, we will set the trap as soon as possible."

Jiang Chen's gaze finally landed on Zhong Xiaodan. "General Annan, lead the eight thousand archers to continue challenging the enemy at the main gate. Don't linger in the battle. After angering General Mammon, quickly retreat. The archers will cover your retreat."

Zhong Xiaodan smiled, with a sharp look in his eyes: "Don't worry, Your Highness, I will provoke General Mammon and make him lose his mind."

Jiang Chen's plan gradually became clear. His voice was calm and firm. "Deng Yunde, lead 8,000 cavalrymen to circle around the enemy's rear and wait for an opportunity to harass and attack their main forage camp. But remember, don't fight too long. Retreat quickly after the attack."

Deng Yunde nodded in agreement: "Yes, Your Highness, we will be flexible and will not fight to the bitter end."

Jiang Chen's tone was filled with confidence and calmness. "The key to this plan lies in coordinated operations and flexible response. We don't need to defeat the enemy all at once. We just need to delay their main force, trap them, and gradually deplete their combat effectiveness."

After hearing Jiang Chen's plan, the generals' eyes sparkled with excitement, as if they had seen the hope of victory.

Zuo Yongyu was full of admiration for Jiang Chen: "Your Highness's plan is truly brilliant! This way, as long as we don't linger in the fight and harass the enemy, they will surely be worn down by us over time."

Dianzhang also said excitedly: "That's right, as long as we act according to plan, the enemy will be trapped in our trap! And we can always resupply in Liangzhou City, they will definitely not be able to outlast us!"

Mi Chunhong smiled with satisfaction and said with emotion, "Your Highness is truly both wise and brave. With you here, we have successfully saved half of Liangzhou City!"

However, Chen Lingze, who was standing aside, did not speak. His eyes were still rolling around, as if he was thinking of some other plan.

He secretly observed everyone's expressions and made calculations in his mind. Although he couldn't fully figure out Jiang Chen's intentions, he knew that this situation was a rare opportunity for him.

Jiang Chen glanced at Chen Lingze, his eyes carrying a hint of meaning, but he didn't say much. The current task was to protect Liangzhou City. There would be time to deal with the subsequent matters.

"Okay, everyone, get ready! The people from the Western Regions will probably adjust very quickly, and this battle will probably be even more difficult," Jiang Chen finally ordered, his tone full of determination and encouragement.

Everyone responded in unison: "Yes, Your Highness!"

After the meeting, Jiang Chen looked at Zhong Xiaodan and whispered, "Be more careful, especially guard against the actions of traitors."

Zhong Xiaodan nodded, his expression serious. "I understand. Chen Lingze is no ordinary man. We must be on our guard against him."

In a dark corner, Chen Lingze loomed, a sneer on his lips. The situation in Liangzhou City was turbulent, and this night was destined to be a sleepless one.