It's better to be an empress than a county magistrate

Chapter 166 Strategy

Lu Xingchen convened a military meeting at the Shazhou City Yamen.

A large map hangs on the wall.

Even if it is a decisive battle, you have to choose a suitable place.

"General, Shaji Town..." Pei Jun said, pointing in the direction of Shaji Town.

Zhang Fan asked, "How can we attract King Chen's troops to Shaji Town?"

Although Shaji Town is a flat place, there are two very steep slopes on both sides.

So, if you look from a higher place, Shaji Town is located in a canyon.

However, in a small area it is a plain.

This kind of place is most suitable for launching ambush operations of large troops.

If we can lure King Chen's troops here and then outflank them from both sides, we will surely be able to kill them all here.

"If we continue to flee, maybe it will work." Leng Feng suddenly said.

"The last time we withdrew from Xinzhou, it was an orderly, step-by-step withdrawal."

"If we continue with the pattern from last time and withdraw from Shazhou step by step and head towards Anzhou, King Chen might really be fooled."

"King Chen doesn't know how many troops we have. According to the data he investigated, there are only four to five thousand soldiers. But there are nearly ten thousand troops in Shazhou City right now." Pei Jun said.

"I think Leng Feng's plan is feasible..."

"If that's the case, then there's no need for our troops to set up camp now. Let the troops retreat to the north of Shaji Town, so they won't be noticed by King Chen's scouts." Wei Hu hurriedly reminded.

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, "Then let's hurry up and practice it again. If this plan can be implemented, then we will act quickly."

So several people conducted an exercise on the map based on the map.

Time is too tight and there is no time to make a sand table.

Finally, Ma Chao led 4,000 soldiers and horses to hide in Tuyao Town, north of Sha County.

Lu Feng and Wei Hu led the newly brought troops from Yuzhou to evacuate to the north of Shaji Town, opening a huge pocket to wait for King Chen's troops.

Pei Jun, Leng Feng and Guan Yue stayed in Shazhou waiting for King Chen's attack.

Lu Xingchen also stayed in Shazhou, but did not show up.

In the blink of an eye, a day passed, and King Chen led his troops to attack Sand City.

Sand City is ready to meet the enemy.

They successfully blocked King Chen's first wave of attacks.

In the early morning, King Chen sent troops to launch a second wave of attack.

Pei Jun secretly withdrew part of his troops, leaving only a small number to resist King Chen's attack.

During the second attack, some of King Chen's troops had already climbed onto the city wall.

Moreover, the city gate of Shazhou was almost knocked open.

It seemed that Shazhou City was about to be breached, but in the end, Pei Jun fought back tenaciously.

King Chen was furious when he saw that Shazhou City was about to be captured but ultimately failed.

So after lunch, the third wave of attack was launched.

This time, Pei Jun led his troops to fight and retreat.

When King Chen's troops attacked the city wall, Pei Jun led his men to retreat and leave Shazhou City.

King Chen's troops entered the city smoothly.

"Your Highness, the rebels withdrew from Shazhou City ahead of schedule and should have fled in the direction of Anzhou." Sun Wang, the first general under Prince Chen, said.

Immediately, an attendant unfolded the map on the table.

King Chen walked to the crime scene and crawled on the map.

"We can't let him escape to Anzhou this time. We must wipe out all his manpower." King Chen slammed the table and said angrily.

"Your Highness, there is a low-lying area on the way from Shazhou to Anzhou that is very suitable for an ambush. We should be careful not to fall into someone else's trap." Sun Wang reminded.

King Chen snorted, "They only have 4,000 to 5,000 soldiers, and I now have 15,000 elite soldiers under my command."

"Can't you see that they fled Xinzhou, leaving their weapons behind? The same is true for Shazhou. I will take back all these lost lands."

"How dare the Emperor doubt my loyalty to him? How dare he..."

King Chen was very angry.

"I haven't had a good night's sleep these years. I have been fighting for him. He lives in the palace and favors his concubines. Now he is suspecting me."

King Chen gritted his teeth.

"It's all because of this woman Lu Xingchen. She is a witch. We must destroy her and fight her all the way to her hometown, Xing County."

Sun Wang originally wanted to continue reminding him, but seeing how excited King Chen was, he didn't know what to say.

"Don't rush to clean up the battlefield, go after these rebels first." King Chen knocked heavily on the table and gave the order.

So King Chen led his main force eastward, chasing Pei Jun forward.

Pei Jun led his troops to retreat, leaving stoves, weapons and food on the road, making it look like he was abandoning his weapons and fleeing in panic.

After running wildly for most of the day, Pei Jun led his troops into the canyon outside Shaji Town.

"Your Highness, this place is indeed suitable for an ambush. Why don't we pause for a moment and leave some archers to ambush here to prevent any accidents." Sun Wang reminded again.

King Chen had not completely lost his mind.

He nodded and agreed, "Then leave a thousand archers and send 500 on each side of the hillside."

Sun Wang nodded in agreement and ordered the archers to stay here and disperse to both sides.

This is the entrance to the valley, but it is not particularly narrow. It is about two or three miles wide, and then there is a gentle climbing section, and finally a steep slope.

There are dense jungles on both sides, especially on the hillsides, which are suitable for hiding.

The archers were hiding in this jungle.

Then, King Chen led his main force to chase Pei Jun.

Although this is a canyon, it is very wide and flat, at least three or four miles wide, and then it is an uphill terrain.

More than 10,000 soldiers passed through the canyon, and they didn't feel crowded at all. Instead, the view was wide and the terrain was flat.

Anzhou and Shazhou are very close to each other. At this marching speed, we can reach the city of Anzhou in half a day.

Just when King Chen thought he could stop Pei Jun and his men before they entered Anzhou, he suddenly saw a group of soldiers lined up in front of him, with neat formations and waving flags.

A huge flag with the word "Lu" fluttering in the wind.

A woman is riding on a maroon horse.

The autumn breeze was blowing gently. The woman was wearing a purple-red dress, her hairband fluttering in the wind, her heroic spirit was hard to conceal.

King Chen reined in his steed and ordered his soldiers to line up in battle formation, ready to meet the enemy.

"Your Highness, this flag with the word Lu on it should be Lu Xingchen." Sun Wang stepped forward and said.

Prince Chen reined in his horse and stared in the direction of Lu Xingchen with sharp eyes.

"Okay, it's better that he appears here, so I don't have to go to Yuzhou to find her." King Chen said loudly.

Sun Wang reminded Prince Chen, "Your Highness, Pei Jun and his men have been fleeing, but Lu Xingchen suddenly appeared here. There may be an ambush here. Your Highness must be careful."

King Chen raised his head and laughed twice, "I have led troops to fight for so many years, how can I be afraid of a sixteen-year-old girl?"

"She only has 10,000 soldiers and horses. I have 15,000 elite soldiers. Why should I be afraid of her?"

Prince Chen felt very aggrieved.

He had led troops to fight outside for so many years, but he did not expect that the emperor would suspect him. The reason for suspecting him was because of the rumors spread by Lu Xingchen in the capital.