In the wilderness ten miles west of Chang'an, thousands of Han troops were busy cutting down trees and digging earth to build stoves.

It was approaching evening at this time, and the sun was gradually turning west. In order to avoid sleeping in the wilderness at night and suffering from hunger and cold, the generals kept urging the sergeants to seize the time to set up camp. The shouts one after another spread for miles around, and they were so frightened that they wandered around

The nearby Wei army scouts quickly rushed back to Chang'an to report the latest military information to Cao Zhen.

After deploying the defense, Cao Zhen left the Governor's Mansion and came to sit at the head of Xicheng City to prepare for the upcoming tens of thousands of Han troops.

Although judging from the current marching speed of the Han army, it would have been dark by the time they arrived in Chang'an. However, Yang Qing never followed common sense. He was worried that the Han army would launch an attack overnight, so he did not go back to the city at night.

, but stayed in the city tower.

"General, the scouts just reported that the Shu army has stopped advancing and is currently camping in the wilderness ten miles west of the city. Judging from the situation, the Shu army will not attack overnight tonight." Xie Wei, the general on duty, stood at the door.

He bowed outside and said.

Cao Zhen had not yet fallen asleep. He was holding a volume of Sun Tzu's Art of War under the lamp and watching it attentively. When he heard the report of the authority, he quickly put down the slips, stood up and walked to him and asked: "The Shu army has really camped and rested? Is it possible?"

Is it a cover-up?"

"It shouldn't be a cover-up. According to the scouts, the Shu army has not only set up hundreds of tents, but has also begun to dig ditches to divert water and bury pots to make rice. Looking at the scene, there is a 80% chance that they have really stopped." Xie Wei

replied.

Cao Zhen nodded slightly and asked, "Are our people still there?"

"Here, the scouts are still monitoring closely. The general has already given orders. They will report immediately if there is any change in the Shu army."

Cao Zhen said: "Well, you did a good job. It seems that we can have a peaceful sleep tonight, but we still have to remind the brothers to stay vigilant and not to sleep to death, in case the Han army attacks early.

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"Nuo." Xie Wei cupped his fists to accept the order and went to deliver the order himself.

Cao Zhen looked to the west and vaguely seemed to see the firelight of the Han army camp ten miles away. He couldn't help but imagine that if he had a strong army, he would not be worried in the city tonight, but Yang Qing would be worried about his side.

I won't go over there overnight to rob the camp.

"Oh, it's so frustrating. I think that I, Cao Zhen, am the great general of the Central Plains Kingdom. Now I can't lead tens of thousands of people to take the initiative to attack and wipe out the rebels, but I can only close the city gates and sit in the lone city. It's really a shame and a shame.

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But Yang Qing, don’t get too happy too early. As long as you survive these few days, when the reinforcements arrive, it will be time for you and I to change our offensive and defensive positions."

Cao Zhen clenched his right hand into a fist and slammed it on the door frame. He let out a small sigh of anger in his chest, closed the door, and returned to the couch to continue reading.

Unlike Cao Zhen and others who were very tense, the mentality of the Han army ten miles away was extremely relaxed.

Dozens of soldiers gathered around the campfire, eating barbecue that was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, chatting and discussing anecdotes. The atmosphere in the entire camp was extremely lively, with laughter and laughter.

This joy made the Wei army scouts who were watching from a distance speechless. They all felt a sense of absurdity, as if the enemy army on the opposite side was not coming to fight, but was having an outing in the wild.

"Zhi Niang thief, I'm freezing and starving here, but these stupid Shu thieves are warming themselves over the fire and eating meat. It's so unfair! Boss, they are so relaxed and careless, and they don't put our troops at all.

It's in my eyes." Behind the dense bushes, a Wei Jun scout who looked like a skinny monkey couldn't help but swallow his saliva as he smelled the aroma of meat and said with a sour tone.

The scout captain sitting on his left chuckled and replied: "Don't envy others, who asked us to do the job of scouts? It is common for us to sleep in the wilderness, endure hunger and cold when we join this industry.

You will suffer the consequences from now on."

The skinny monkey-like scout scratched the back of his head when he heard this. He felt a little regretful that he was selected to enter the scout camp because of his outstanding performance. He just thought about it. Being a scout is tiring, but the military pay is that of an ordinary sergeant.

Several times, compared with such generous treatment, the suffering of being hungry and cold is still bearable.

He sighed and then said: "Boss, do you think these Shu thieves are too arrogant? Although they have won consecutive battles and their morale is high, this place is only ten miles away from Chang'an, so they are not afraid of our army sneaking up to rob the camp?

I wonder if the general will take action after knowing that the Shu army's vigilance is so lax? Well, if I were the general, I would definitely lead troops to attack in a sneak attack. Even if I couldn't defeat the Shu army, I would give them a good beating.

Let these bitches have a taste of our power."

"Hmph, how can military matters be so simple? The generals and the others have decided how to use the troops, so don't worry about it. Besides, what kind of person is Yang Qing? The generals have been in his hands for more than a year.

We have suffered a lot of losses. This person is so resourceful, how can he let us easily succeed in a sneak attack?

Okay, stop talking nonsense, I need to squint for a while, so you can take a good look at the Shu army, and don’t miss the slightest abnormality, you know?" the scout captain said impatiently.

The skinny scout laughed sheepishly, nodded and said, "Yes. I'm watching over you, so just feel free to sleep."

"Hmm." The scout captain hunched over and walked a few steps back, leaning against a thick pine tree and squinting.

Although the skinny scout's temperament was a little out of control, he was extremely serious in his work. He stopped joking with other robes, rubbed his eyes, and began to monitor the Han army meticulously.

At this time, the Han army's dinner party was coming to an end. The soldiers returned to their respective tents one after another to rest. The entire camp was almost silent, except for the handsome tent in the center.

In the Chinese army's tent, Guan Xing, Wang Ping, Liu Yin and other generals were all here. They had just finished dinner with Yang Qing. At this time, the dining table had been removed, and it was time for everyone to eat and drink.

Let's discuss tomorrow's siege strategy.

"Brother, your trick of deceiving soldiers doesn't seem to be working. It's been so long and there's still no movement from Chang'an. I don't think the Wei army will come out to rob the camp tonight." Guan Xingxiao, sitting at the bottom right

He said.

Yang Qingdao: "This plan is just a matter of convenience. The main reason why we reward the three armies tonight is to let the soldiers relax. It's best if we can lure the Wei army out. It doesn't hurt if we can't. Since they won't come for a sneak attack."

, then only we will pass." After a pause, he raised his voice and shouted: "Where is E Huan?"

"The end will be here."

"Immediately lead your cavalry to Chang'an and make it look like our army is about to attack. You will surround the city to harass and create a great situation. I will keep the Wei army awake tonight."

E Huan cupped his fists and accepted the order: "No." After saying that, he left the commander's tent and went to order all the troops.

"My brother is still cunning. Cao Zhen never imagined that we would attack all night after rewarding the three armies. It seems that the Wei army will be busy tonight." Guan Xing said.

Yang Qing smiled and said: "It's just to cause some trouble for Cao Zhen. Tomorrow is the time to see Zhenzhang."

"Please ask my brother to give orders on how to attack the city tomorrow. We will die as a result."

Others also quickly asked for orders: "Please give me the order."
Chapter completed!