Chapter 30 Retreat to Fox Fairy Mountain
It was a sleepless night. Xiao Wanlong's camp was filled with wounded soldiers, moaning as they waited for the medic to bandage their wounds.
The night in the mountains was cold and windy, but the soldiers did not dare to warm themselves with the campfire, for they were afraid that the pursuers in the direction of Baicheng would find out their whereabouts. There is no way, everyone can only lean together, and with each other's body temperature, it will be warmer.
Under such a grim situation, Xiao Wanlong decided to hold an impromptu combat meeting. The meeting took place on a small mound in the camp.
Xiao Wanlong and the generals sat on top of the mound, looking at the map over and over again by the moonlight and a small oil lamp, hoping to find an opportunity to turn defeat into victory.
One-eyed Zhang pointed to a small dot on the map and said, "We are currently in this place, about thirty miles away from Baicheng. It's too small to be marked on the map, but the spies we sent to this area before we marched have already explored the mountains and rivers around Baicheng. The official name given by the Republic here is Mt. Kato, but it is also known as Mt. Kitsune. In the past, the locals had a rumor that there was a fox fairy living on this mountain. Legend has it that although she is a youkai, she is always willing to help people who pass by, and the mountain where she lives is called Fox Fairy Mountain. The terrain of this fox fairy mountain is not high, and I see that it is only one or two hundred meters at most. It's also not steep, and it's not a good place to defend and attack. In my opinion, we can't sit still here, and when it is daybreak, we should quickly retreat south with our men and horses. ”
"Retreat south? Where to the south? Xiao Wanlong asked with an oil lamp in his hand.
One-eyed Zhang thought for a while and said, "It's too bad for me now, I think the best place for us to go is to return to the original village." The Republic doesn't know where we came from, and we don't know where the original village is, so I think it should be safer to take this opportunity to go back. ”
"Safety? No, that's not safe. Xiao Wanlong touched the beard on his chin and said.
"Oh? Why did the marshal say this? ”
Xiao Wanlong raised his eyes and looked at the dozens of generals present. "There are two reasons!" First, although the Republic did not know the location of the original village at the beginning, we can't guarantee that they will not know it in the future. These guys are very technological, and I'm sure you're seeing it today. With such advanced technology, it is impossible for them not to find out our specific location. Besides, even if they really can't find out where our original village is now, isn't it tantamount to leading the way for others if we withdraw like this? Isn't it stupid that they can't find a place to find a place for us, and now we've brought the wolf into our own dwelling? Of course, this is still the first point. The main thing I haven't said yet, that is, we took 50,000 horses with us when we left, and today we have broken so many people, and so many people are seriously injured. At this time, what will the people who go back to the original village think of us? We came out to make a revolution under the banner of making the common people live a good life, and now we have returned in vain. Isn't this a slap in the face? Do you remember what we told the people? Let's say that we want our children and grandchildren to no longer hide in Tibet and live an upright life. But now we're going back to hiding, nesting. Who do you say this is worthy? Is it worthy of the common people who are looking forward to our victorious return, or is it worthy of the dead brethren? ”
When Xiao Wanlong said about this place, his nose was sour and he almost choked up. The generals present all bowed their heads silently, and they didn't know what to say at this time.
"Then handsome, where do you think we should go at this time?" One-eyed Zhang asked cautiously.
"We're not going anywhere. Stay and continue to fight the White City! Xiao Wanlong said categorically.
"Fight the White City? Which hits? The generals below asked in unison.
Xiao Wanlong's eyes rolled and said, "The method Lao Tzu has already thought of, it depends on whether you dare to do it!" ”
"Boss, say it, as long as you can turn defeat into victory. Out of this bad breath during the day today, we can do anything! ”
"Yes, Dashuai, give the order quickly!"
The generals were all excited.
Xiao Wanlong pointed to the direction of Baicheng on the map and said: "You see, this city is surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on the other, so it is most convenient to walk from the sea, but unfortunately we don't have a boat, but fortunately, the walls of this city are not too high, and generally people like us who practice martial arts can climb it with a little skill." I'm sure the bunnies of the Republic will think we've scared us out of town and don't dare to attack the city again, and I'm not as they would like. In the second half of the night, I'm going to personally lead a small team of men and horses to carry out a night attack. Let's take advantage of their slack to climb the wall and catch him off guard! What do you think of this? ”
"Good! Dashuai, this method is really high! ”
"yes, why didn't we think of that? Now you can be ashamed! ”
"yes, we need to let those bunnies know we're good!"
The generals present began to discuss excitedly.
Xiao Wanlong squinted at everyone around him, he was observing their every move.
As I expected, it turned out to be the case. Damn it... Xiao Wanlong secretly calculated in his heart.
After a while, he saw that the generals had finished discussing, so he said solemnly: "Okay, let's go back and prepare first." From each battalion were drawn a hundred horses with the most powerful feet. Pick out another hundred strong soldiers, and we'll be on our way tonight!" ”
The generals said: "Command!" And they went down and prepared.
Lakshen and Mo Yantian were about to leave, but Xiao Wanlong stopped them.
"Wait a minute, I have something else for you to do."
"What do you command, Sir?" The two men spoke in unison.
"Do you still have the big wood you used in the last attack on Haydem?" Xiao Wanlong asked.
Lakshin thought for a moment and said, "Yes, there are still some left." ”
"Well, that's good. Lakshin, you are my most trusted person, and now I want you to find all this wood at once and then lead a small team of people to take this wood quietly down the back mountain. Your task is to go all the way to the seashore and take the timber into the port of the White City. I want you to find the enemy's command center as soon as you enter the city and conduct a sneak attack. Bring more torches and set fire to their command center and barracks. Remember, this is a very secret operation that must not be known to anyone, not even our own! Xiao Wanlong lowered his voice and explained slowly.
"What? Riding wood into town? Aren't we going to do a sneak attack by land? How did it suddenly become a waterway? "Laxon kind of got it figured out.
Xiao Wanlong waved his hand and said, "You'd better not ask so much now, just do what I say right away." ”
Rakshen was originally a man who obeyed his words, but now that the commander has given orders, he naturally resolutely implements them. So he also said, "Take the order" and went down.
Xiao Wanlong saw him leaving, turned his head and said to Mo Beitian: "Do you know that I have arranged it like this?" ”
Mo Beitian shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.
Xiao Wanlong sighed and said, "There are traitors in our team!" ”
"What? Mole? How is this possible? Mo couldn't believe his ears.
"Yes, there really is. The last time I was in Haidem, Lao Tzu was a little suspicious, but at that time, Lao Tzu was only suspicious but there was no evidence. The reason for the suspicion is that Lao Tzu felt that the Republic knew that we had occupied Haydem too early. They wouldn't have been able to know what we're doing in such a short period of time if they hadn't had someone to provide information. When you told Lao Tzu about the fact that there were no spy satellites in the Republic while he was in Haydem, Lao Tzu became even more convinced that this suspicion was true. Because if it's not the satellites that are causing trouble, then someone must be leaking our information. This time we planted such a big heel under Baicheng, this spy is really 'indispensable', but Lao Tzu feels that his good life is over, and he has to pay the price for what he has done! That's why I want you to get him out! Xiao Wanlong said viciously.
Mo Beitian seemed to have some concerns, and he asked cautiously: "Dashuai, can you confirm who that spy is now?" ”
Xiao Wanlong nodded, and he slowly put his mouth into Mo Yantian's ear and said a name. Don't listen to it, I'm shocked when I hear it! (To be continued......)