Call of the Heroes of Chaos in Another World

Chapter 2668 The Prince Leads the Army, Wu Shuo Attacks

Chapter 2668 The Prince Leads the Army, Wu Shuo Attacks

However, even though Bai Qi had gone to such lengths, his plan ultimately failed.

Of the three generals Wu Qi, Leonidas, and Tian Ji sent by Bai Qi to set up an ambush, only Wu Qi remained calm. Leonidas and Tian Ji were both tested and revealed by Jiang Ziya's combination of feints and real attacks.

Jiang Ziya only used a small bait, and the two people jumped out on their own initiative.

If even one of Wu Qi, Leonidas, and Tian Ji had jumped out before Jiang Ziya actually entered the encirclement, it would have meant the ambush was completely exposed, let alone the fact that two of them jumped out at once.

Therefore, Jiang Ziya's main force retreated completely.

On the other hand, Bai Qi sent men disguised as Jiang Ziya's troops to Liu County, successfully luring them out and thus easily capturing Liu County in just a few days.

Inside Liu County, Bai Qi held the letter Xue Rengui had sent him. Although the letter did not detail Xue Rengui's next strategic plan, Bai Qi was able to deduce Xue Rengui's next objective from the few words Xue Rengui mentioned about troop movements.

For a moment, Bai Qi felt a mix of emotions.

If Xue Rengui's move succeeds, Jiang Ziya on the White Wolf Ridge side will either have to flee or die. While this would be a good thing for the overall battle, Jiang Ziya is his opponent...

Putting aside all those unnecessary distractions, Bai Qi still understood the basic big picture.

Footsteps sounded outside the door. Wei Gao lifted the curtain and entered. His face was still covered in the dust of the battlefield, and the bloodstains on his armor were still wet. He had obviously rushed back.

"General."

Bai Qi looked up and handed Xue Rengui's letter to him.

Wei Gao took the letter, looked down and read it, his brows furrowing slightly. After a moment, he put the letter down without saying a word.

Bai Qi stood up and walked to the window. Outside the window was a messy street in Liu County. Han soldiers were clearing the battlefield and escorting prisoners. In the distance, sporadic cries could be heard. Those were the families of captured Qian soldiers searching for their loved ones.

"Select 10,000 cavalry, and you will be their deputy general, assisting the Crown Prince in joining forces with Xue Rengui!" Bai Qi turned his gaze from the window and spoke calmly.

Wei Gao was stunned for a moment, then realized: "General, you mean... let the eldest prince lead the troops?"

Bai Qi turned around and looked at him: "The Crown Prince is here to gain experience. What can you see by following me? Nothing more than conquering cities and cleaning up battlefields."

"Only by following Xue Rengui south can one truly see what opportunities and risks are."

Bai Qi also had some headaches regarding the eldest prince, as he was naturally on the side of the eldest prince and the imperial concubine by blood.

After the eldest prince joined his army, the Imperial Noble Consort wrote to him more than once, hoping that he would create opportunities for the eldest prince to make military achievements in the army.

If the eldest prince were to continue to be placed in his army, Bai Qi believed that with his personal supervision, the prince's safety could be absolutely guaranteed, but there was little chance that he would achieve any merit.

Given Jiang Ziya's current cautious stance, Bai Qi indeed has no way to deal with him for the time being.

On the other hand, although Bai Qi also believed that Xue Rengui's next battle strategy was somewhat risky, the rewards for success would be substantial enough, making it an opportunity for the eldest prince to make a name for himself.

Since Xue Rengui wanted to borrow his cavalry, Bai Qi simply handed over the command of these 10,000 cavalrymen to the eldest prince.

Upon hearing this, Wei Gao remained silent for a moment, then nodded. At this moment, he was also filled with mixed feelings. There would indeed be more opportunities to make contributions under Xue Rengui, especially since he and Xue Rengui belonged to the same Wei faction and their ancestors had a connection. Xue Rengui would definitely not mind giving him a few opportunities.

However, the current situation in the court is not clear, and he does not want to get involved easily, even if there is only a slight possibility.

Most importantly, the current emperor is in his prime. Apart from those arranged by the emperor, people like Bai Qi, who are naturally forced to take sides, are fine. But if the rest of them show their talents, wouldn't that be like asking the emperor for trouble?

Bai Qi was unaware of Wei Gao's thoughts at that moment. He walked to the table, spread out a piece of paper, wrote a few lines, stamped it with his seal, and handed it to Wei Gao.

"This is my order. Once we reach Xue Rengui's side, the cavalry will be under his command. As for the First Prince's side..."

Bai Qi paused for a moment, then continued, "Keep a close eye on him. Don't let him rush forward too much, and don't let him cower in fear. He must see blood when necessary and endure hardship when necessary, but if it really comes to a life-or-death situation, ensuring the Crown Prince's life is the top priority."

Wei Gao received the order, solemnly put it into his pocket, and clasped his hands, saying, "This subordinate understands."

Bai Qi nodded and said, "Go, take General Dian Wei and General Xu Chu and their Tiger Guards with you. This force was originally entrusted to His Highness by His Majesty."

Wei Gao's expression turned serious, and he immediately clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Understood!"

He turned and strode away, the curtains billowing as a gust of wind carrying the stench of blood wafted in.

Bai Qi stood alone by the window, watching Wei Gao's figure disappear at the end of the street.

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The Great Han Dynasty, Tianjing (Heavenly Capital).

Inside the Imperial Study, wisps of smoke curled from the incense burner, softening the sunlight that filled the hall.

Wang Yu sat behind his desk, with two military reports spread out in front of him, one from the Western Great Wu and the other from the Northern Great Shuo.

At this time, Wang Yu had not yet received news of Xue Rengui's great victory. Even Bai Qi, who was also in Xingbei Road, had just received the news. Of course, Wang Yu, who was far away in Henan Road, could not have received it so quickly.

At this moment, Wang Yu was really focused on the two military reports that had just arrived that day.

With Wu Bing'er, Xu Xiao, and Sima Yi as generals, the Great Wu divided its forces into three routes and advanced towards the Great Han.

When the Han Dynasty attacked the barbarians, the Wu Dynasty remained unmoved because they knew that taking action would not affect the final outcome of the battle and would only deplete their national strength.

However, they saved up all that energy and used it during the Han Dynasty's conquest of Qian.

For the Great Wu, it was impossible to allow the Great Han to continue to expand. This battle would directly affect the future strategic situation of both sides, and even their life and death.

Da Shuo also split its forces into two routes: one continued to advance towards Zhongxing Pass, while the other moved southwest, intending to directly enter the borders of the four minor dynasties.

The northern part of the four minor dynasties was actually the territory of the Great Jin, but since it was a grassland area without city walls or checkpoints blocking the way, it naturally did not affect their passage.

However, if the army were to set off from this direction, its logistics would be completely disrupted.

But since Da Shuo dared to send out an army from this direction, it is clear that it has already reached a sufficient understanding with Da Wu.