Starting from the martial arts world, Gan became a true master of martial arts.

Chapter 446 Crossing the River on a Rainy Night
After late autumn, the rainfall in Leizhou increases.

It was getting dark and the rain was getting heavier.

On a rainy night, a group of generals wearing black armor and straw raincoats went out for patrol in shifts. When they arrived under the eaves of the courtyard, the generals quickened their pace and took off their straw raincoats one after another.

"This damn weather is so terrible." Someone cursed.

"Daqian is really a piece of shit. If they hadn't gone south, we would be back home now, lying on our wives' kangs, how comfortable it would be."

Everyone stomped their feet, trying to get rid of the dirt on their feet, then took off their boots and turned to walk into the house.

Jiang Defense Governor You Lie took the lead in taking off his boots, and the others behind him had no choice but to follow suit.

There were two big lanterns hanging under the eaves, emitting bright red light, attracting many insects to fly around the candlelight. There was a plaque under the lanterns with three big characters written on it: Yijiang Hall.

The hall is filled with maps of all sizes, with a very delicate sand table in the middle. This place is a key military stronghold for the defense of the Yijiang River, and ordinary people are not qualified to enter.

A group of generals took off their shoes and entered the hall. Immediately, a strong smell of foot odor filled the room. Someone covered his nose and cursed, "Old Wang, how long has it been since you washed your feet? I am so unlucky to be with you!"

The old general Wang immediately cursed back: "Bullshit, your feet don't smell that good. The Daqian army is marching south, and the commander-in-chief Chu Xin is like a life-threatening envoy. He wants people to come to inspect all day long. He can't even sleep well, so where is the time to wash his feet? The army is not allowed to bring wives to serve."

"It seems that Old Wang won't wash his feet since he has no wife to serve him!" Jiang Defense Governor You Lie took out a pot of wine and poured it into several portions to distribute to everyone.

Everyone took the liquor and drank it all in one gulp, driving away the chill on their bodies and the sadness in their hearts, and they all burst into laughter.

After being in the army for many years, everyone has long been accustomed to this way of communicating with curses. If they were really as polite as the scholars, these rough guys would really find it a little uncomfortable.

You Lie put down the wine cup, pointed at the old Wang, and said, "Fight the next battle well. When we stop all the Daqian soldiers in Yijiang, I will reward you with 18 beauties from Jingzhou to wash your feet every day!"

"Then my old feet will be bald and peeled." Lao Wang waved his hands, "Forget about the eighteen beauties, but you all know my wife. If you take her back, she will fight me to death!"

"Old Wang, you are so henpecked that you bring shame to the people of Yiling!"

The group of people immediately started joking and making noises.

After a while, You Lie patted the table in front of him to stop the noise. He said with a serious face, "Okay, let's get down to business. As long as you can stop Zhai Zhixin's attack, I will ask for a reward for you."

"Although it is the rainy season now and the water level of Yijiang River will only become more dangerous, we still need to be more careful just in case. If the river defense is really compromised and Yiling City is lost, don't even think about the rewards. Everyone should think twice before you do anything."

The old king said, "You are worrying too much, Governor. Ever since Daqian attacked Qingsong Mountain, I have ordered people to burn all the boats on the Yi River. Without boats, even if Zhai Zhixin has extraordinary abilities, he will have difficulty crossing the Yi River."

"Of course, if they get some improvised boats or rafts together and come over here, they will be sitting ducks for us."

Everyone expressed their stance on the positions they were guarding, and vowed that they would never let Yijiang be breached.

You Lie nodded in satisfaction and continued, "You all climbed up the ranks in the army with me, You Lie. I know your abilities well. Anyway, everyone should pay more attention. Daqian is marching south this time, and he is determined to swallow up the entire Leizhou. You must not be careless!"

After the discussion, when the generals were leaving, You Lie once again solemnly reminded them, "We are not afraid of Zhai Zhixin crossing the Yi River, but we are afraid that he will attack us at night. Go back and intensify patrols. Don't give them a chance to take advantage of us!"

As soon as he landed, he said in a serious tone, "Don't worry, Governor. I will immediately mobilize 3,000 warriors to patrol along the Yi River. Not even a fly can fly over here."

Others expressed their opinions one after another. Yu Lie finally breathed a sigh of relief and nodded seriously.

In the Daqian military camp three miles away on the other side of the river, a tent was shining brightly. Zhai Zhixin stood at the door of the tent with his hands behind his back, staring at the rainy night with heavy rain, with many thoughts in his eyes.

The war has come to this point. Although Daqian's momentum to move south has not been blocked, as the battle line becomes longer and longer, the army has begun to encounter various troubles.

Outside the tent, many drainage canals were dug along the entire military camp. The rainy season in Leizhou in late autumn is long, and the first thing to do when marching and setting up camp here is to dig drainage canals.

A bright light suddenly appeared in the central military tent, attracting his attention. The tent curtain opened and he saw someone entering the central military tent.

Inside the account, a few dim lights were flickering slightly. Li Yixuan, with a solemn and tired look on his face, had not yet rested and was still staring at the map in thought.

Wei Qiang came forward and reported, "Your Highness, there is news from the front that the level of the Yijiang River has indeed risen sharply."

Li Yixuan did not take his eyes off the map, but replied calmly: "Explore further!"

"Yes!" Wei Qiang agreed.

Half an hour later, the messenger from the front came and whispered to Wei Qiang.

Wei Qiang came into the tent again and reported: "Your Highness, the river water has risen another three feet!"

Li Yixuan nodded without saying anything.

Afterwards, Wei Qiang went in and out dozens of times.

Finally, Li Yixuan looked away from the map and said in a deep voice, "Follow the original plan. Cross the river!"

Wei Qiang did not leave. Behind him, Zhai Zhixin walked in.

Li Yixuan slightly turned his head to glance at him and said, "Execute!"

Zhai Zhixin hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Highness, the water of the Yi River is turbulent. It is too difficult to cross it at this time! There are few rivers in Daqian, and many soldiers are not good at swimming."

"Difficult?" Li Yixuan asked, then nodded slightly and said, "This battle is indeed difficult for our Daqian soldiers, but it is difficult for the living now, but what about the dead?"

"Since the founding of Daqian, today is the time to compete for the nine states. Do we have to wait just because of a difficulty? I believe that my Daqian soldiers are not cowards. I have confidence in them. Go and execute it!"

Zhai Zhixin was left speechless.

He had mixed feelings towards His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Normally, this prince is courteous and humble, and can even get along with the people on an equal footing, but on the battlefield, he is like a tiger, ready to eat people as soon as he opens his mouth.

"The last general takes command!"

Wei Qiang looked at Zhai Zhixin's face, took a few steps back, quickly turned his head, and his figure disappeared into the rain.

(End of this chapter)