Do you know: I am Yuan Wenshao

Chapter 16 Mobilization Before the War
In a valley dozens of miles away from Minshan Fort, there were few people in the past, but now there are many camps, and there are many soldiers patrolling around.

In the middle of the camp, Xero looked at Zate who was kneeling on the ground with a gloomy face, and said coldly: "How did you promise me?"

"My subordinates were negligent. Please punish me, General." Zate did not defend himself and directly apologized.

A few months ago, he sent people pretending to be hunters to clear out several scout camps, so he asked Xie Luo for orders to go and extract the scout camps.

Knowing that the beacon tower of the scout battalion didn't even have firewood, Zate directly divided the people into five groups.

When he personally led a team of people to sneak attack on a scout camp, he discovered that the beacon tower in the scout camp was filled with firewood.

At that time, he thought it was an accidental phenomenon, but he did not expect that the same was true for other scout battalions. One of the teams was careless during a sneak attack and caused the beacon fire to be ignited.

Although it was extinguished in time, the news had already spread.

"General, this subordinate has said before that there is no need for this. We have 4000 troops, and we marched quickly. Even if Min Shanbao got the news, there was no time to react. Now, instead, they are given a chance to prepare."

A strong man in the camp came out and said.

While speaking, he glanced mockingly at Zate who was kneeling on the ground.

Hearing this, Xie Luo glared at Zate. Tomorrow morning, lead your troops as the vanguard. If you can't break through Minshan Fort quickly, you don't have to come back.

"Yes! This subordinate will definitely serve his crime and make meritorious service." Zate said quickly.

The strong man who spoke before said, "General, Zat can't even do this little thing well, so he should be severely punished. Why do you still let him be the vanguard?"

The strong man's name was Nuershan, and he had always been at odds with Zat. He thought that this time Zat would shed his skin even if he didn't die, but he didn't expect that Xero would let him be the vanguard.

Xie Luo glanced at him, and said lightly: "Ben will know that you and I have a disagreement, but this time the matter is of great importance. I don't want to see you guys making small moves behind your back, otherwise don't blame Ben for being merciless!"

Nuershan's heart tightened and he quickly said: "Yes."

"Let's all go down and rest, break out the camp early tomorrow morning, and quickly take Minshan Fort." Xie Luo said lightly.

"Yes!"

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At Minshan Fort, the soldiers sent out to investigate did not find the enemy, but they brought back a message that all five scout battalions outside the city had been removed, and no one was left alive.

After learning the news, Sun Qi called Cheng Deyuan and Yuan Wenshao over and asked, "What do you think?"

"My lord, my subordinates feel that the Xixia bastard has retreated because he saw something wrong." Cheng Deyuan guessed.

Sun Qi nodded slightly, looked at Yuan Wenshao, saw that his brows were tightly frowned, and asked, "What do you think of Captain Yuan?"

Yuan Wenshao thought for a while and said, "Duke, my subordinates feel that something is abnormal. The road outside Minshan Fort is a narrow path. Even if Xixia succeeds in attacking Minshan Fort, as long as Wuning City responds in time and sends troops to seal the road, the road ahead will be closed." The Xixia soldiers and horses who came to plunder became the turtle in the urn, which is why Xixia has not attacked Minshan Fort in these years."

There are more than 100 people in Minshan Fort. Even if it is breached, it is impossible that the news will not spread.

Once Wuning City gets the news, it does not need to send troops to deal with the marauding Xixia soldiers. It only needs to send troops to recapture Minshan Fort to block their retreat.

This is also the reason why Xixia has not attacked Minshan Fort in these years.

"I think Xixia has a small number of people. They want to break through Minshan Fort, loot and then retreat. If they are discovered, they will naturally retreat." Cheng Deyuan said.

"Did Cheng Bing think about it? The road outside Minshan Fort is very difficult to walk. If Xixia looted supplies, it would be slower to march with these things, and it is still possible to be caught up." Yuan Wenshao said.

Cheng Deyuan was a little annoyed by Yuan Wenshao's rebuttal and said, "Then what is the purpose of Xixia?"

"Wuning City!" Yuan Wenshao said word by word.

"Wuning City?" Cheng Deyuan laughed and said: "You also said that the dew outside Minshan Fort is not suitable for marching. How many soldiers and horses can the Xixia bastard bring? There are three thousand defenders in Wuning City!"

"Cheng Shoubei, don't forget that there are a large number of people outside Wuning City, many of whom are family members of the Wuning City defenders. Once the Xixia people drive the people to attack the city, will the soldiers of Wuning City be able to take action? ?" Yuan Wenshao said lightly.

"This……"

Cheng Deyuan's face changed slightly, and he said: "You are just guessing."

"Okay, no matter what the situation is, we'll find out after daybreak by sending scouts." Sun Qi said.

Unable to detect the enemy's situation at night, several people did not dare to sleep. They waited until dawn before Yuan Wenshao sent a team of scouts out of the city to investigate.

Sun Qi was worried, so he selected a group of soldiers from among his own soldiers and sent them out as well.

These soldiers soon brought back news that there were thousands of Xixia people, and they were rushing to Minshan Fort.

This news also confirmed Yuan Wenshao's guess that Xixia was heading to Wuning City this time.

A small Minshan Castle does not need so many people.

After getting the news, Yuan Wenshao and Cheng Deyuan quickly persuaded Sun Qi to retreat to Wuning City.

Minshan Fort plus Sun Qi's personal soldiers only had more than 200 people, so they couldn't hold it for long.

"It's impossible for me to retreat without a fight. Cheng Deyuan, you go to Wuning City immediately to mobilize troops. I want to meet these Xixia bastards at Minshan Fort." Sun Qi said.

"The Duke..."

Cheng Deyuan wanted to persuade him again, but Sun Qi interrupted him directly, and said: "If you have this time, you might as well mobilize troops as soon as possible. Whether the old man can live or not depends on how soon you can mobilize troops."

"Yes! I will go and mobilize the troops right now." Cheng Deyuan couldn't persuade Sun Qi, and he didn't dare to delay. He stood up, bowed and retreated.

"Lieutenant Yuan, the Xixia bastard is coming soon, let's go cheer up the soldiers and make sure to hold on until the reinforcements arrive," Sun Qi said.

"Yes!"

Yuan Wenshao responded and sent people to summon all the soldiers and horses of Minshan Fort to the gate of the west city.

Sun Qi climbed onto the high platform built at zero hour and said loudly: "Soldiers, the scouts have detected that Xixia's cub is already more than ten miles away from Minshan Fort. You can understand what this means even if I don't tell you."

"Are you afraid?"

When the soldiers of Minshan Fort heard this, a trace of fear and panic flashed in their eyes, but they did not speak.

But Sun Qi's soldiers shouted: "Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid!"

Seeing this scene, Yuan Wenshao frowned slightly. Although he had been training strictly during this period, most of the soldiers in Minshan Fort were recruits, and many of them had never even been on the battlefield. Compared with those soldiers who had been on the battlefield, they were much worse , and also the reason why he said before that it was just putting on airs.

"I know you are afraid, and I am too."

Sun Qi pointed to the east and said, "But behind Minshan Fort are your parents, brothers and sisters. Once the Xixia cubs break through Minshan Fort, they will slaughter your family members. I'm afraid it's useless. Only the weapons in your hands can protect you." family!"

"I promise here that I will advance and retreat together with you and defeat the Xixia bastards. I will personally ask the court to take credit for you!"

"Your Majesty, you are not afraid of what we are afraid of? We fought with the Xixia bastard!" Qin Li said loudly.

"Yes, I fought with them!"

The panic and fear in the soldiers' eyes slowly disappeared, and they shouted loudly.

A smile appeared in Sun Qi's eyes, and he said loudly: "Okay, let's meet those Xixia bastards. Go to the top of the city and prepare to fight!"

(End of this chapter)