Early the next morning, when the sky was just bright, Tian Ding was ready to leave Yangguan and head to Pengcheng.

In Yangguan, the general Qi Cheng, as well as the deputy generals Wuhe and Yangsu, also came to see Tian Ding off in person.

"There is news from Wei. I heard that Bai Yan has led troops to Pengcheng. I am worried about the war. Master Tian Ding must be careful when he goes to Pengcheng."

Qi Cheng said to Tian Ding.

As Qi generals, Qi Cheng and Tian Ding are naturally old acquaintances. Therefore, Qi Cheng also understands that after learning that Qin general Bai Yan is from Qi, it is impossible for Tian Ding, who aims to strengthen Qi, not to meet Bai Yan.

Yan.

As for Tian Ding's temper, Qi Cheng didn't bother to persuade him.

"I heard that Bai Yan only led three thousand cavalry and hurried to Pengcheng..."

Tian Ding nodded after hearing Qi Cheng's words. Before he could speak, he heard the sound of Yangsu coming from behind. Tian Ding stopped and turned around to look at Yangsu.

When Yangsu saw Tian Ding's gaze and everyone was looking at him, he glanced at him.

"The guard general of Pengcheng is the famous Chu general Huang Ye. According to the news, Huang Ye has at least 30,000 elite Chu troops under his command. They are all members of the Huang family in the past and have followed Huang Ye all year round."

Yangsu said.

What Yangsu said was very simple. The guard of Pengcheng was Huang Ye, and there were 30,000 elite Chu troops in the city, while Bai Yan only had 3,000 cavalry. Yangsu couldn't figure out what Bai Yan's intentions were even if he tried hard to think of it.

What about attacking the city? Only 3,000 men. In Yangsu's eyes, even if Bai Yan were given 30,000 men, Bai Yan might not be able to capture Pengcheng where the elite Chu army was garrisoned.

But if he wasn't heading towards Pengcheng, then why did Bai Yan lead three thousand riders southward?

"This is absolutely true!"

Qi Cheng saw Tian Ding's gaze and nodded. Qi Cheng, like Tian Ding, could also hear some emotions towards Bai Yan in Yangsu's words. Qi Cheng was not surprised by this.

Although it has been known that Qin general Bai Yan is from Qi, Yangsu was born in the Yang family, one of the oldest clans in Qi. For almost a hundred years, the Yang family has had generals and is a family of military generals, so there is no doubt about Bai Yan

, Yangsu, who was born in the Yang family, is proud and arrogant, and will inevitably make secret comparisons.

"Except for the three thousand cavalry, are there any other changes in the Qin army?"

Tian Ding frowned slightly when he heard Qi Cheng's words.

You must know that Surabaya is right next to Pengcheng. Now Tian Ding's purpose is not to kill Bai Yan, but to use the fake tripod to drive a wedge between Bai Yan and Ying Zheng, forcing Bai Yan to leave Qin.

After Tian Ding received the letter from the Jing family of Chu State, he immediately went to personally arrange for all the old noblemen in Qi State who had seen Jiuding to secretly arrange to go to Qin State.

The reason was that after Bai Yan sent the fake tripod to Xianyang, these old men, as well as the old people who had seen Jiuding in other places, would stand up and identify Jiuding as fake.

But right now, Bai Yan only dispatches three thousand cavalry to Pengcheng. What does Bai Yan want to do?

"There is no news of any changes!"

Qi Cheng shook his head.

Although Qi Cheng did not understand why Bai Yan only led 3,000 horses to Pengcheng, Qin Cheng had been inquiring about the Qin army in other places and had not seen the Qin army going south.

When Tian Ding heard this, he turned his head and looked at Tian Sui calmly.

Tian Sui, who was wearing Qi's armor, saw his father's reproachful eyes and knew that it was his fault, so his eyes were a little dodgey, because he had returned to Linzi before and had just returned to Yangguan with his father. Regarding all the news now,

As of now, nothing is known.

"Father, it's getting late!"

Tian Xian followed his father Tian Ding and said to his father.

Tian Xian had no good impressions of Qi Cheng, Yang Su, and Wu He. In Tian Xian's eyes, Qi Cheng was mediocre, Yang Su was weak, and Wu He was an incompetent general. The reason why Qi became what it is today

This situation is because there are too many Qi generals like the three people in front of me.

"No matter what Bai Yan's purpose is, he has to go to Pengcheng this time!"

When Tian Ding heard the third son's words, he turned his head, raised his hands to Qi Cheng and said, "It is imperative for Tian Ding to go to Pengcheng. He must see Bai Yan no matter what."

"Okay! Master Tian, ​​be careful!"

Qi Cheng nodded and returned the courtesy.

At Yangguan City Gate, under the gazes of Qi Cheng, Yang Su, Wu He, and Tian Sui, Tian Ding and Tian Xian were about to get on the carriage and leave. Suddenly, three Qi soldiers in the distance hurriedly rode toward them on war horses.

He came galloping towards the city gate.

See the situation.

Tian Ding and Tian Xian looked at each other, and they were keenly aware that something seemed to have happened again. Thinking that they were going to Pengcheng this time, they left in no hurry to see if there was any news or changes.

A Qi general beside Yangsu stepped forward under Yangsu's instructions.

soon.

When the three cavalrymen came to the city gate, they quickly reined in their horses. Seeing that all the generals were behind them, they immediately dismounted and hurried to Qi Cheng, not even caring about everyone else.

This scene made everyone around, including Tian Ding, Tian Xian, Wuhe and others, and all the Qi generals, seem to have a premonition that something was really happening.

And in the eyes of everyone, the leading cavalryman swallowed his saliva and faced Qi Cheng with a panicked expression.

"General! General, it's bad, Qin General Bai Yan has captured Pengcheng!"

The cavalrymen raised their hands and reported.

As soon as these words came out, all the surrounding Qi generals, including Wuhe, Yangsu, Qi Cheng, Tian Sui and others, and even Tian Ding, all changed their faces, looked shocked, and looked into each other's eyes.

, are all unbelievable.

"impossible!"

Yangsu was the first to step forward hurriedly, pointing at the cavalryman with an indignant look on his face.

"This is absolutely impossible. Qin general Bai Yan only has 3,000 cavalry, and Pengcheng guard Huang Ye has 30,000 elite Chu troops. How can Bai Yan capture Pengcheng?"

Yangsu asked sharply. The meaning of this sentence was to say directly that the three people in front of him were lying about military information and should be executed according to law.

"General, this is absolutely true!"

Naturally, the leading cavalryman heard what Yangsu said and quickly turned to kneel down to Yangsu. His expression was pale, but under his horrified eyes, he still said that Bai Yan had captured Pengcheng.

The other two cavalrymen also nodded.

See the situation.

Not to mention that Tian Ding and others have realized that the three cavalrymen probably did not tell lies. Even Yangsu's face became paler, his eyes were full of doubts and disbelief, and his whole body shook from time to time as if it were absurd.

Shake his head.

"Impossible. How did Bai Yan capture Pengcheng with only 3,000 men?"

Yangsu was still murmuring. He couldn't even think of how three thousand cavalry could seize the place with Huang Ye and 30,000 elite Chu troops guarding the city. Even if Bai Yan was given 50,000, Bai Yan wouldn't be able to capture it.

It is possible to capture Pengcheng.

Moreover, how long has it been since Bai Yan led the cavalry southward!!!

During this period, there was still a distance between these three soldiers who sent the news about Pengcheng to Yangguan...

Yangsu couldn't understand, but looking at the appearance of the three soldiers, Yangsu had a premonition that the news should be true. However, the pride in his heart made Yangsu not want to admit it.

"Three thousand cavalry captured Pengcheng!"

Qi Cheng looked at the three cavalrymen at this moment, and his whole mind was shocked. Looking at Yangsu's dazed look, Qi Cheng finally looked at Tian Ding, who also looked shocked.

"This time, Lord Laotian will persuade Bai Yan to return to Qi no matter what!"

Qi Cheng didn't say a word, but after learning the news, he turned to Tian Ding and said such solemn instructions, which was enough to show how much Qi Cheng valued Bai Yan at this time.

After counting Bai Yan's achievements in detail, and now watching Bai Yan capture Pengcheng, which was guarded by 30,000 elite Chu troops, with only 3,000 cavalry, Qi Cheng was shocked by Bai Yan's tactics of leading troops. Such

People must not stay in Qin.

What's more, Bai Yan is from Qi, so he must be brought back to Qi.

Next to the carriage.

Tian Ding looked at Qi Cheng's appearance and slowly recovered from the shock. After returning the gift to Qi Cheng, he glanced at Zhongzi Tian Sui who was in a state of confusion, then turned around and got on the carriage, although he didn't know what means Bai Yan used.

, using only 3,000 cavalry to capture Pengcheng, which was heavily garrisoned, but since Bai Yan had already captured Pengcheng, he had to get to Pengcheng as soon as possible.

Tian Xian saw his father getting on the carriage, and then he saluted all the Qi generals, then turned around and got into the carriage with his father.

Inside the carriage.

Tian Xian thought of General Qi Cheng's words just now and felt helpless. He looked at his father and found that his father had not yet informed the King of Qi that Bai Yan was his father who drove him out of Qi.

Although his father had arranged for his brother Tian Cong to be in Linzi, pretending to be looking for him, the King of Qi couldn't wait to hear about Bai Yan. He might not be able to keep this matter secret for long. He hoped that during this trip, his father would be able to fulfill his wish and persuade Bai Yan to return to Qi.

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Qin State.

Xianyang Palace, in the main hall of the palace, Ying Zheng is discussing political affairs with hundreds of civil and military officials.

"Your Majesty! The Qin State has been fighting for years. Farming has been reduced sharply, and grain harvests have been halved. Guanzhong and Bashu have emptied their treasuries. Now they are attacking Wei. I am worried that there will be disasters due to drought in the coming year!"

An elderly official from the Taicang Order stood in the center of the hall and reported to Ying Zheng.
To be continued...