Braised Dragon with Soy Sauce

"Under normal circumstances, this is undoubtedly the only way to turn the tide of battle and achieve victory. If he were to retreat in disgrace without any achievements, he would probably be reduced to a cowardly turtle hiding his head and tail from then on! He would probably never be able to hold his head high in front of those powerful princes and nobles again!"

It should be noted that he still commands fifty to sixty thousand light cavalry and infantry, and adding the tens of thousands of troops under Lord Liao of Shangyuan City, he could probably muster at least one hundred thousand soldiers. Therefore, the fighting strength of this army should not be underestimated. They still have the ability to fight.

Although all the troops in Jian'an City have been deployed and the city walls have been carefully repaired and reinforced, the number of troops that are truly capable of fighting is less than 40,000.

A direct confrontation with the enemy would be incredibly stressful. Fortunately, we have already prepared sufficient countermeasures. If the soldiers in the city can hold out for four full days, the enemy will withdraw on their own.

In this way, we can achieve a complete and resounding victory in this battle!

Mo Yuming analyzed the current situation in a clear and logical manner.

"Young Master's analysis is reasonable. For their army of 100,000, logistical support is a major problem. In order to facilitate operations, the main combat troops are usually only equipped with seven to ten days' worth of food and rations. All consumption must be supported by continuous logistical supply."

We cut off Shangyuan City's food reserves long ago, and I estimate that Shangyuan City's food supplies are almost exhausted. They also have to supply the consumption of the Marquis and his soldiers, which they simply cannot afford.

Moreover, the official road connecting Shangyuan City to Zhongyuan City has also been destroyed by us, and it will be impassable for the time being.

Therefore, if they cannot capture Jian'an City in the shortest possible time, and their logistical supplies cannot keep up, and they also have to worry about our troops cutting off their retreat, they will have no choice but to retreat!

Su Ce said.

"The soldiers in the city are fighting a tough battle. Although we are outnumbered and cannot go to fight them, we can still create some chaos in the rear."

General Su, you are most familiar with this place. You will lead the team, and we will return to Luoxia City as quickly as possible! Although we have already collected all the grain and crops near Luoxia City, the people there will definitely still have winter supplies. Therefore, the Lord of Shangyuan City will definitely send troops there to collect grain and fodder.

Luoxia City is closest to Jian'an City. Even if they can't find any grain or fodder locally, they will definitely build a grain and fodder transfer station there to gather the grain and fodder collected from various places and supply it to the army at the front.

"We'll go and take out their last supply depot."

"Having learned from the previous experience, they will definitely deploy heavy troops to guard the area, making it difficult for us to launch a frontal attack!"

Su Ce said worriedly.

"Who said we were going to clash with them head-on? Young Master already laid the groundwork!"

Master Long laughed and replied.

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"We're about to reach Luoxia City. If we go around this hillside, we'll reach the north gate of Luoxia City. This place is relatively remote, with few people coming and going. Entering the city from here will prevent us from being discovered."

Su Yangyan said.

"Alright, Lord Su, you take Lord Long, Lord Hu, and ten Falcon team members to sneak into the city. First, find their encampment, but don't alert them. After figuring out their activity patterns, send someone to send me a message. Then we'll work together from the inside and outside to destroy this transit station in one fell swoop."

"it is good!"

After Su Yangyan and his group left, Mo Yuming and his party quietly arrived at a hillside fifty miles away from the city.

This hillside resembles a winding giant snake. Although it is only a few dozen feet high, its geographical location is extremely unique.

Below is the only official road leading to Jian'an City. On the other side of the road is a cliff, with jagged rocks below, resembling a group of menacing beasts.

A swiftly flowing river roars through the water like a ferocious dragon, its torrents crashing against the strange rocks, producing a series of breathtaking, deafening crashes that seem to tear one's eardrums apart.

Behind the hillside lies a narrow, elongated valley, hidden behind dense forest. Unless one is extremely familiar with the area, it is impossible to discover its existence.

Mo Yuming had secretly stored the large amount of straw, rice straw and firewood he had collected around Luoxia City in this valley.

"Young Master, which move are you going to use now?!"

Upon seeing the valley full of straw, Su Ce immediately understood.

"Hehe, one trick is all you need. What trick you use doesn't matter. As long as you use it properly, you can catch people off guard and achieve the amazing effect of winning with fewer troops!"

Mo Yuming raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a confident smile.

"Time is of the essence, everyone must act immediately and prepare in advance."

"Yes!"

The Falcon team members moved swiftly, like arrows released from a bow.

"Let's give them a little something extra this time, and let them really enjoy themselves!"

Mo Yuming smiled slyly.

"Young Master, what is material?"

Su Ce asked curiously.

"Hehe, it's just some kerosene, phosphorus wax blocks, and some gunpowder that I got while collecting grain and fodder in the past."

"Is it that phosphorus wax that can burn even when thrown into water? It's said that once it's lit, it's like an inextinguishable flame that won't go out no matter how you try to extinguish it, unless the last bit of fuel is burned away!"

"Yes, it is phosphorus wax. This stuff is not very useful normally. People only carry some with them when walking at night, as a light source."

"Haha, young master, you are truly a man of extraordinary wisdom. Anything in your hands can become a weapon to kill the enemy. Even ordinary straw and phosphorus wax have become incredibly powerful magic weapons!"

"You can imagine what it would have been like if phosphorus wax had fallen into those cartloads of grain."

Those soldiers will probably be completely dumbfounded! Haha!

The sky gradually cleared, but due to the outbreak of the great war, the Marquis had already dispatched troops to guard all the passes, strictly inspect the passers-by, and strictly guard against and prohibit all merchants and travelers who were preparing to enter Jian'an City.

Therefore, the official road was deserted at this time, like an abandoned wasteland. Mo Yuming and his group stealthily lurked on the hillside like ghosts. Su Yangyan had already sent a secret message, informing them that a large batch of military supplies would be transported to Jian'an City like a flood today, and that they had also learned that there were Heaven-rank experts among the escorting troops.

Having learned from past painful lessons, the Marquis King regarded logistical support as a top priority. He not only dispatched 10,000 elite troops to escort the troops like an iron torrent, but also assigned six of the ten Heavenly Realm experts who had accompanied the army to the logistics unit.

It is estimated that at least four Heavenly Rank experts will accompany the transport team, while two others will be stationed at the logistics transfer station, ready for action. Furthermore, news has arrived that the Marquis's army arrived in Jian'an City yesterday and immediately launched a fierce attack.

Unfortunately, Jian'an City was well-prepared, and several attacks on the city were futile, like throwing an egg against a rock, without making any progress.

Upon learning that the other side also had a Heaven-rank expert guarding them, Mo Yuming immediately dispatched Leopard and Master Xi to accompany the messenger to Luoxia City to meet with Su Yangyan. He also instructed Leopard to bring a box of Demon-Slaying Arrows and distribute them to the ten Falcon Guards to enhance their strength.

At the same time, he repeatedly instructed them that they should only proceed with their actions after confirming the strength and number of the enemy's Heavenly Rank experts. If the enemy was too powerful, they should not blindly engage in a direct confrontation; instead, they should create some chaos and then quickly leave like rabbits. They should hide nearby and wait to regroup before taking further action.