Suddenly, Chen Tai remembered something, and his smile suddenly became a little stiff. It was true that his army had food, but it was short of water. Only some soldiers carried water bags and stored some water. Most of the soldiers did not even bring any water. If there was a shortage of water up the mountain, it would be extremely bad.

However, Chen Tai looked at the lush forests on the top of the mountain and felt relieved in a flash. The trees could grow so luxuriantly. I believe there must be water sources such as mountain springs and streams on the mountain. Otherwise, these trees should have died long ago.

Chen Tai immediately sent someone to find the water source, because Chen Tai also realized the importance of water source. If the problem of drinking water is not solved, these 50,000 people will die of thirst if they can't last for a few days.

The soldiers sent out quickly returned, and they brought Chen Tai a news that they could not be bad, that is, there was no source of water on the top of the mountain, no springs, and no streams, and even a drop of water was not found.

Chen Tai was stunned and said with a puzzled look: "How could there be no water? Look at how luxuriant these trees grow. If there was no water to water them, I'm afraid they would have died long ago."

The soldiers looked innocent and said, "General Chen, the young man has carefully observed it. There is indeed no water on the mountain. The young man will never dare to deceive the general."

There was a hint of panic in Chen Tai's eyes. The thing he was most worried about was still happening. If there was a water source, Bailu Mountain would be a Feng Shui treasure land with excellent defense, but if there was no water source, it would be a dead place for the Jedi and would not be able to gain a foothold at all.

"Impossible, how could there be no water?" Chen Tai was a little unbelievable. He went around the woods in person to see what was going on.

The top of Bailu Mountain is not too large, and it is only a mile in size. The top of Bailu Mountain is composed of three peaks. The three peaks are distributed in a font shape, with a flat and low-lying center. Moreover, the trees in this area are growing most vigorously. It is probably when it rains. This low-lying area can gather rain to nourish the trees, so these trees grow so densely.

Chen Tai searched almost all the mountain top and could not find any water source. Moreover, Chen Tai also sent someone to pick wet places to dig, but even after digging several feet deep, he could not find a drop of water.

This time Chen Tai was completely stunned. He realized that he had made a huge mistake. He brought the Pioneer Battalion into a desperate situation. The Bingzhou Army did not appear sooner or later, but it appeared when he just arrived at the foot of Bailu Mountain. Obviously, this was a big trap for the Bingzhou Army. They knew that there was no water on Bailu Mountain, so they deliberately dug a big hole for Chen Tai to jump inside. It was too sinister! Too cunning! Too despicable!

Chen Tai was completely ignored for a moment and fell into the trap of the Bingzhou Army.

Of course, it's no wonder Chen Tai. When he encountered a sudden attack from the enemy, he had no time to reconnaise whether there was any water source on Bailu Mountain. The situation was urgent. Even if it was a fire pit, he had to jump into it.

Now that they have gone up the mountain, it will be useless to regret it any more. If they rush down the mountain now, it will be the only one who is the Bingzhou Army. So Chen Tai had to bear this breath and wait for the arrival of Sima's reinforcements.

Before he realized that it was already dark, Chen Tai ordered the soldiers on the top of the mountain and on the hillside to ignite the torches, be on guard against the Bingzhou army's sneak attack in the dark.

The Bingzhou Army's sneak attack at night was a chronic record. The recent fall of Yecheng was the result of the Bingzhou Army's sneak attack in the middle of the night. Therefore, although the Sima Army was very tired all the way, Chen Tai still distributed some of his men to guard the night and strictly prevented them.

In addition, Chen Tai also collected the water bags in the hands of the soldiers and distributed them uniformly. In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures must be taken. As long as the Sima army overcomes this difficulty, they can win the dawn of victory.

As for seeking opportunities to break through in the middle of the night, Chen Tai had no idea at all. After all, the defense of the Bingzhou Army at the foot of the mountain was extremely strict. Before he could not figure out the situation of his opponent, he would only increase casualties.

At this time, Chen Tai also placed all his hopes on Sima Shi. He gritted his teeth and persevered, believing that Sima Shi's reinforcements would arrive soon.

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Sima Shi quickly got the news when Chen Tai was attacked, and there was no need to wait until the agreed time to find the abnormality. After all, Sima Shi has been paying close attention to Chen Tai's withdrawal of troops and sent a scout cavalry to monitor it closely. Once there is an abnormality, Sima Shi will also know it immediately.

Chen Tai's army was attacked by the Bingzhou army shortly after leaving Jingxing Pass. At night, Kuaima had already reported the news to Sima Shi.

Sima Shi was shocked when he heard the news. Chen Tai's troops went deeper. When he retreated, Sima Shi was afraid that they would be ambushed by the Bingzhou army, but he was really afraid of anything he was afraid of. Cao Liang did take action and launched an attack on Chen Tai's troops. What Sima Shi was most worried about was still happening.

Sima Shi immediately ordered to mobilize all the troops of Zhending to set out to rescue Chen Tai.

When Zhong Hui heard this news, he hurried to see Sima Shi. When Sima Shi saw Zhong Hui coming, he took the initiative to say hello: "Shiji, you came just right. As expected, Cao Liang took action against Chen Tai's army. He ordered all the troops to assemble immediately and prepare for rescue. What do you think?"

Zhong Hui said calmly: "General, I have a word from a humble position, don't you know whether to say it or not?"

Sima Shi was stunned for a moment and said strangely: "Why did Shi Ji keep him in a silence today? You and I have always talked about everything. No matter what happens, it doesn't matter."

Zhong Hui bowed and bowed, saying, "General, I think it is impossible to save you. Not only is it unsustainable, but it is also advisable to go south quickly and not delay."

Sima Shi was stunned for a moment and said, "I can't help? Do you mean to give up Chen Tai and 50,000 soldiers?"

Zhong Hui said: "Yes. This time Cao Liang ambushed General Chen, which was a long-planned trap. General Chen was just a bait. What Cao Liang really wanted was my main army, so the trip to Bailu Mountain must be very dangerous. I believe that the general can take advantage of the Bingzhou army's unpreparedness and quickly go south to meet the army of the third prince. In this way, he can avoid the enemy's edge and reduce the losses to the minimum. As long as the main force of our army still exists, there will be a chance to turn the tables."

Sima Shi was silent. He swallowed with difficulty and said, "What should Chen Tai do? Do you want this general to sit back and watch his entire army be destroyed?"
Chapter completed!