An hour later, Xiao Yao came to one of the cells.

A little minion lay on the ground covered in blood, groaning in pain.

"How does it taste?" Xiao Yao said expressionlessly.

"Big ...... My lord...... Please, don't torture me, I'll tell you whatever you want to know. The little minion said weakly.

Throwing the map on the ground, Xiao Yao said lightly: "Point out the other roads leading to the mountain." ”

"Mountain...... There is only one road on the mountain, and isn't it clearly drawn on the map? The little minion said with a panicked expression.

With a sneer, Xiao Yao said: "I just let you suffer some flesh and skin, if you want to try all kinds of punishments, I don't recommend it." ”

"My lord spares my life, I recruited it. ”

Thinking of the feeling that life is worse than death, the little minion's inner defense line finally collapsed.

After a while, Xiao Yao took the map and looked at it carefully, according to the map marking, in addition to the original mountain road, there were indeed two other mountain roads, and they were all extremely hidden places in the middle of the mountain.

In order to ensure the authenticity of the map, Xiao Yao went to the other two little minions to verify them one by one, and finally confirmed that there were no problems.

"No wonder these guys are holding us back halfway up the mountain, and they seem to have concerns. Kan Ze looked at the map and said with a sudden realization.

"These two roads are rugged and steep, and they are garrisoned by strong men, and they are not so easy to pass. Xiao Yao said.

"Having said that, but there are two more roads, at least they can take care of one or the other, and they will not be able to judge our main attack line, and they will inevitably show fatal flaws when the time comes. Kan Ze said excitedly.

"I hope so. After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yao continued: "Before that, the key is to capture the halfway up the mountain, and only by occupying there can our plan be carried out smoothly. ”

Nodding, Kan Ze said noncommittal, but thinking that the bandits would not retreat, he was also worried, and he was not sure of winning at all.

"The number of soldiers is less than three thousand, do you need to transfer some men from the city?" Kan Ze asked.

Shaking his head, Xiao Yao is not worried about manpower, according to the time calculation, within two days, Uncle Zhan should be able to rush here, and with the elite team under his command, he can beat the bandits to the point of losing their armor.

"Except for halfway up the mountain, how much strength have they deployed at the bottom of the mountain to resist us?" Xiao Yao asked.

After hesitating, Kan Ze said: "There are about three hundred people, and the leader of the team is a strong person in the Great Star Rank of the Qi Refining Period, this person is very cunning, every time he fights, he surprises and sneaks up on our left and right wings, and it is very difficult to take advantage of it." ”

"Don't underestimate this guerrilla force, they roam around us and wait for an opportunity, on the surface it doesn't seem to be much of a threat, but it will affect the morale of the army. Xiao Yao said in a deep voice.

"It's a real headache. Kan Ze said helplessly.

"After more than 20 days of defeat in a row, the morale has already fallen to the bottom, and it is time to use this nasty guerrilla force to boost the morale of the brothers. Xiao Yao said.

"Do you have a way to catch them all?" Kan Ze asked.

With an indifferent smile, Xiao Yao said: "Some things are not so complicated, one person entering the mountain is called hunting, and a thousand people entering the mountain is called hunting." ”

"Haha, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!"

Kan Zemao opened suddenly, during this time, he always thought about the war, although the general direction did not deviate, but he always found out the problem after losing battles one after another, and now after Xiao Yao's reminder, he found that these details are the key to victory or defeat.

Early the next morning.

Zhou Shun came to the barracks early to have breakfast with the soldiers, and the conversation was full of love and encouragement, which deeply touched the soldiers.

For Zhou Shun's actions, Xiao Yao expressed his great appreciation, the city lord is the supreme spiritual leader of the soldiers, and it is the duty of the commanders to go into battle to fight, and he only needs to unite everyone to produce cohesion, so as to create an invincible army, even in the face of a powerful enemy, he will never be afraid to move forward.

"Congratulations in advance to Brother Zhou on his success in suppressing bandits. Seeing that Zhou Shun was refreshed in front of him, Xiao Yao quipped.

"Don't make fun of me, that's all I can do now. Smiling awkwardly, Zhou Shun said.

"One meal can boost morale, do you think it's a very trivial thing?" Xiao Yao said with a blank of eyes.

His body stiffened, Zhou Shun seemed to understand the meaning, and after a while, he smiled: "Suddenly, I feel that I am quite suitable to be the city lord." ”

"Don't be disgusting, give you two days, I want to see a living army. Xiao Yao smiled.

"Rest assured, the mission is guaranteed. Zhou Shun patted his chest and said.

"This sword is given to you as a congratulatory gift. ”

Xiao Yao handed the Sword of Red Flame to Zhou Shun.

"How can you make me afford such a valuable gift? ”

Taking the long sword, Zhou Shun was overjoyed, and out of politeness, he still had to politely compliment a few words.

"Brothers don't have to be so polite, when you return to Qingyan City, you are responsible for getting back the money that Ling Du owes me, which can be regarded as the best reward for me. Xiao Yao smiled.

Hearing this, Zhou Shun was completely dumbfounded, one was a brother, and the other was a former young owner, even if they pinched together, after going around, Xiao Yao actually dragged himself in.

"This ...... That's not good, that's your future brother-in-law. Zhou Shun said tentatively.

"Hmph, when he counted me, when did he think of me as his future brother-in-law. Xiao Yao said unhappily.

Smacking his tongue, Zhou Shun comforted: "Anyway, it was lent to him, and it will be returned to you sooner or later, so why rush for a while." ”

"That little white-eyed wolf is so treacherous that he doesn't even write an IOU, and he clearly wants to steal two million pieces of silver. Xiao Yao gritted his teeth and said.

"You should treat it as a dowry for the Ling family, you won't suffer anyway. Zhou Shun said.

"Looking at the world, whose bride price is so expensive, I almost broke my family. Xiao Yao said.

While the two were arguing, a deafening sound of iron hooves was heard outside the barracks, and a torrent of steel galloped from a distance along with the wind, sand, and rocks.

"The Yangu City Defense Battalion is here to participate in the battle, quickly open the gate!"

A war horse rushed out of the team, and I saw that the person on the horse was wearing red blood armor and holding a seven-foot sword, standing majestically outside the barracks.

This person is Captain Ah Qi, who has just been promoted to deputy co-ordinator.

The guards did not dare to slack off, hurriedly opened the gate, and watched with great admiration as this elite army slowly entered the barracks.

Turning over and dismounting, Ah Qi quickly ran in front of Xiao Yao.

"Boss, my brothers are dying of you. Ah Qi said excitedly.

Patting his shoulder, Xiao Yao smiled and said, "Look at this posture, all the one hundred and forty brothers have been brought here by you." ”

"If you don't let anyone come, you have to fight with me, and you can't stop it. Ah Qi said with a smile.

"Don't say it so touching, I think you're tight on money. Xiao Yao quipped.

Hearing this, Ah Qi laughed heartily, it is undeniable that this is only one of the purposes, but the most important thing is that they have an unshakable dependence and trust on Xiao Yao.