"Why?" Everyone looked at Qiu Zhen in confusion.
Qiu Zhen sighed, then said with a wry smile: "For a two hundred thousand strong army, just the discussion with the ministers alone would take a few days, even if I were to ultimately agree to reinforce the Pingyuan County, gather the troops, arrange the supplies, and prepare the rations, it would all take some time and a few more days to complete the preparation, from the Yan City to the urgent march, it would still take at least twenty days. From the start to end, it would take at least a month for the Imperial Court to reinforce the Pingyuan County, and with that amount of time, the Savage Soldier will probably destroy our city and kill all our people!"
After hearing Qiu Zhen's words, everyone was like deflated balls, speechless.
What he said was the truth. Thinking about it carefully, if Imperial Court could dispatch reinforcements within a month, it could be considered to be fast.
Tang Yin pondered for a moment, then asked: "What do you think?"
Qiu Zhen said with a stern expression: "If we rely on others, we might as well rely on ourselves. Everyone should be prepared, we need to rely on our own strength to resist the great army of Savage Country this time around."
Zhang Zhou's brows were almost scrunched up into a knot as he said worriedly, "How can we withstand two hundred thousand Savage Soldier? Wouldn't the county send reinforcements? "
Qiu Zhen shook his head and said: "I don't know, maybe not, maybe not, but even if we send out reinforcements, there won't be too many people. Furthermore, the county's soldiers lack combat experience, and they also relax their training.
His words were like a steel needle, breaking all the hopes in everyone's hearts.
Zhu Nuo stared wide-eyed, and said angrily: "If we follow Master Qiu's words, then we don't need to fight anymore, the reinforcements from Imperial Court won't come, and the reinforcements from the counties might not be able to help, and with us incapable of blocking so many enemies, what can we do? Flee without a fight? "
While speaking, everyone turned to look at Tang Yin. He was the county magistrate, and everyone's decision to retreat or to fight depended on him.
Flee without a fight? Tang Yin couldn't find the word in his dictionary. He looked around at the crowd and said faintly, "I remember when the Ning Army attacked Tongmen, General Zong Zheng said that only generals died in battle in the Windy Nation, and there were no generals who fled before the battle. Although I am not a general in an important position, I do not want to be a coward who cower in the face of danger. I hope that my brothers can follow me and stick to the Pingyuan County without taking a step back.
Tang Yin's words showed his determination. Even if he had to fight the enemy alone, he would fight to the end.
Brother Shangguan, Zhu Nuo and the rest all cupped their hands and said: "Sir, please do not worry. This subordinate vows to live and die with Sir, to advance and retreat together!"
"Very good!" Tang Yin nodded his head, his fingers lightly tapping on the table as his brain quickly spun, considering how he would use eighty thousand soldiers on his side to fight against two hundred thousand Savage Soldier. There were simply too many people. Regardless of whether it was attacking a village or a city, they would be able to raze the entire village to the ground. If they wanted to defend, they would have to gather all of their forces. Thinking about this, he decisively ordered: "We cannot defend Fringe City anymore. The garrison forces and the citizens have all retreated to the Heng City. We must gather our manpower and only defend at the point of the Heng City."
Qiu Zhen had no objections to this, and replied: "Master, you have an understanding of the situation!"
Tang Yin's eyes turned and a thought flashed through his mind. He raised his eyes to look at the silent Xiao Muqing and said: "Xiao Jia Army!"
"Your subordinate is here!" Xiao Muqing immediately raised his head and looked at Tang Yin.
Tang Yin said: "I want you to be responsible for the defense of Heng City, are you willing to shoulder this heavy responsibility?"
Ah? Hearing this, not to mention Xiao Muqing, everyone present was shocked. The Heng City was the core of the Pingyuan County, it was related to the life and death of everyone on their side as well as the hundreds of thousands of citizens of the Pingyuan County. Tang Yin actually allowed Xiao Muqing to be in charge of the defense of the Heng City, which was equivalent to handing over the fate of the Pingyuan County to Xiao Muqing.
After being stunned for a while, Xiao Muqing regained his senses and anxiously said: "Master, this subordinate …. "I'm afraid that it will be difficult to shoulder this important task. Furthermore, with Lord here, how could this subordinate dare to overstep his authority …"
Without waiting for him to finish speaking, Tang Yin shook his head and interrupted: "I won't stay in the Heng City!"
"What?" Everyone widened their eyes in shock.
"Surround Wei and save Zhao!" Tang Yin saw the confusion in everyone's eyes grow stronger, and explained: "With two hundred thousand Savage Soldier s, just fighting is impossible, we can only think of a way to force them to retreat, so I plan to lead our cavalry to suddenly enter the Savage Country's territory, go around the enemy lines, and go straight to the capital of Savage Country — — Bessa City, and only when the nation is under attack, will we be able to lure the army of Savage Country over!"
So that's how it was! When everyone heard this, they all let out a long sigh. However, when they thought about it again, their hearts rose again. The Bessa City was the core of the Bessa City, and it was also the capital. As for the defenses, they were very tight, as there were only about four thousand cavalry soldiers, if they attacked now, most likely they would be surrounded and annihilated by the enemy instead.
Even Qiu Zhen opened his mouth wide and said: "Master, this plan is too risky, and it might not work. What if the Bessa City is too numerous, and Master only brings along four thousand cavalrymen?"
Tang Yin snorted and said: "After fighting with the Savage Country for so long, could it be that you still don't understand it? If I am not wrong, the army inside the Bessa City is already empty, and even if there is a garrison army, the number will not exceed ten thousand. Furthermore, the Savage Country would never think that I would dare to sneak attack their capital city when the army is pressing down on us, and catch them unawares, attack them unprepared, and destroy the enemy in one strike! "
Qiu Zhen seriously mulled over Tang Yin's words, he felt that what he said was reasonable, although this plan was risky, it was still a strange technique, and might actually be able to make a surprise victory. But the Bessa City was at the center of the Savage Country, and it was a long journey. Tang Yin led four thousand cavalrymen to the center of the Savage Country. Even if they were discovered by just one Savage Soldier, their plan would have failed. Tang Yin and the four thousand cavalrymen under his command would have all lost their lives.
After thinking about it, Qiu Zhen still felt that this plan was too risky, but then again, other than this method, there was no other way for them to retreat.
Qiu Zhen did not reply, the others were also silent, the entire hall was silent, not a sound could be heard, it was as if they were dead.
Tang Yin raised his eyebrows, looked at the people around him and laughed, then said: "Everyone, say something!"
Xiao Muqing carefully asked: "What if … Master, there was an accident at the Savage Country.
Tang Yin shrugged his shoulders and said unconcernedly: "Then I can only count on you to kill Savage Soldier and help me take revenge."
"Lord, now is not the time to joke."
"I'm not joking!" Tang Yin said in a serious tone: "If I am truly unlucky and die in Savage Country, I hope everyone can persevere and fight with the barbarians to the end. If you all die, I will not return in Savage Country, and as many as I can kill, I will use the barbarian's blood to pay tribute to my brothers' spirits!"
As soon as he said this, everyone's hearts began to heat up and their eyes reddened, almost falling to the point of tears. Tang Yin was not a good talker, and would not speak of brotherhood and friendship, but he would definitely take action. The crowd had followed him for a long time, and they all knew in their hearts that he was not just saying things, but was actually doing what he said.
Xiao Muqing took a deep breath, stepped forward, cupped his hands and said: "Master, please be at ease, I will do my best to defend against the barbarians' attack, and await Master's triumphant return!"
Tang Yin looked deeply at Xiao Muqing, and said: "With these words of yours, I can relax. If I return and still have the Heng City, I will promote you to the position of general who controls Pingyuan Army!"
As if he was struck by lightning, Xiao Muqing's body suddenly trembled. Without saying anything else, he directly knelt on one knee and said with a trembling voice: "This subordinate thanks Master first."
Although Pingyuan Army were only five legions, they had a human force of eighty thousand strong, nearing a regular army, and being in charge of the Pingyuan Army, it was equivalent to a general in the army. Xiao Muqing dreamt of this day, so how could he not be excited?
Tang Yin handed over the command of Heng City Defense to Xiao Muqing, while he himself prepared to lead four thousand cavalrymen to ambush Bessa City.
This plan of surrounding Wei and saving Zhao could be said to be extremely bold. Among them, as long as there was the slightest mistake, Tang Yin would be finished, the four thousand cavalry under his command would be done for, and even the tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians within the Heng City would be done for.
He called for the Sky Eye Scout who sent the message and ordered him to send a message to Le Tian, telling him to return to Pingyuan County immediately. If Tang Yin wanted to sneak attack Bessa City, he would need the assistance of Le Tian.
Without his order, how could Le Tianyi not return when there was such a huge enemy?
Two days later, Le Tian rode his horse back to the Heng City. On the same day, Ai Jia also came back home worn and worn out.
Tang Yin asked Ai Jia to help him secure the Heng City, and as for Le Tian, he explained his plan to him.
Le Tian was also surprised when he heard this, but he quickly calmed down.
In the past two months, he had been staying in the Savage Country and his understanding of it had grown even deeper. He was especially familiar with the geographical environment of the Bessa City. After hearing Tang Yin's plan to ambush Bessa City, he thought for a moment, then said: "Master, this plan works!"
Hearing Le Tian say this, Tang Yin's spirit was immediately lifted, and he asked. "Why do you say that?"
I know a route that can bypass the Barbarian City and go straight to Pisa. There are no Barbarian Fortress and no Barbarians guarding the route. However, the conditions are a bit more difficult and the route is very difficult …
Tang Yin was overjoyed upon hearing this. After launching a sneak attack on the Bessa City, what he was most worried about was how to avoid the Savage Soldier. He smiled and said, "The difficulty of the road is not important, what's important is whether or not we can safely reach the Bessa City!"
This route was obtained from the barbarians' herdsmen, and they also sent some brothers to verify it. It can lead to Bessa City, but it can take a detour, and the route is long, and the environment is tough, so it's not suitable for soldiers. In the past, the route used to be taken by the Savage Soldier, but it gradually became abandoned.
Up to today on 12th, it was a normal update of 24 chapters, 600 flowers plus 6 chapters, a total of 30 chapters, 1 to 12, from 104 chapters to 134 chapters, a total of 31 chapters!
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