For several days, the army marched rapidly.

Night fell, fifty miles away from the Stone Kingdom.

The 80,000 elite troops led by Zhao Yun and Zhang He have been hiding in the dark to rest.

The night wind was cool and all the soldiers were extremely tired. They didn't care about the wind and frost at all and were sleeping soundly.

On a huge rock.

Zhao Yun, Zhang He and Xi Zhicai stood side by side.

Looking at the Stone Kingdom in the distance, Zhang He said, "Military Advisor, what do you think this Tadun is up to?"

"The Stone Country's defenses are so lax, could it be that they really didn't expect us to show up?"

"The man who could set such a trap for Loulan and make him kill himself, has no defense against the arrogant enemy now?"

"This is illogical!"

Zhao Yun said: "The Art of War says: When the enemy is strong, attack them with false defenses, and when the enemy is false, attack them with strength!"

"False and real, true and false."

"I have two theories. One is that Taton did this on purpose in order to make us let down our guard and fall into his trap."

"That means that the Stone Kingdom may have laid a dragnet."

"Secondly, the Stone Nation has been abandoned by them. They have no intention of fighting us to the death, but want to fight a protracted war with us."

"Although the first option is difficult, at least we have the possibility of annihilating them completely. Risks and opportunities coexist."

"The second type is really troublesome. They are more familiar with the grassland. As long as they are willing to hide, how much effort will it take for us to find them? How much effort will it take to wipe them out completely?"

Xi Zhicai clapped his hands and praised: "Both generals are capable of taking charge of their own affairs. They have a very clear view of the current situation."

"So which step do you think Tadun will choose?"

Zhang He and Zhao Yun looked at each other and said calmly, "The second one."

Xi Zhicai asked in return: "Are you so sure?"

"Is it because of my previous arrangements for the Wuhuan people? Isn't that too hasty?"

Zhang He said: "A person's character determines what he will do."

"We have two generals in the open, but no one knows how many are real or fake."

"If they can't even handle the two of us, they are naturally not qualified to fight a decisive battle, because fighting a decisive battle would mean they are fighting against a rock with an egg."

"And according to the news from the Stone Kingdom, after Loulan was killed, the only general of Wuhuan, Leshi, took the initiative to attack."

"Why did Tadun suppress the stone tablet? Why did he make everyone obey his orders?"

"It can only be that Tadun is also a Heavenly General. He has two Heavenly Generals under his control. What is there to be afraid of?"

"Even if we defeat him, he has an army of nearly 200,000."

"As long as they can hold us back, our 80,000 men will be surrounded and attacked. What do you think will be the result?"

“From his perspective, the odds are a little better.”

"If we give up the Stone Kingdom now, it means that the reputation we have built up over a hundred years will be gone in one day in Tadun's hands. He has his own concerns and reluctance."

"After all, there are still many small tribes under Wuhuan. When Wuhuan is destroyed, these people will also rebel." "Do you think Wuhuan can still be controlled as easily as before?"

"So as long as there is a chance of winning, he has to fight!!"

Xi Zhicai laughed out loud: "Great, great!"

“Perfect analysis.”

"After thinking about it, they also hope to win the battle, so the key lies in the Stone Country."

"If I'm right, the Stone Kingdom is a battlefield meat grinder, with a dragnet set up inside, waiting for us to deliver ourselves to the door."

Zhao Yun and Zhang He frowned, "Should we break into the city first?"

"But this move is too dangerous."

"We had hoped to use these Wuhuan people to attack the Shi Kingdom to test the waters, but given the current situation, if we let the Wuhuan people in, it would be like throwing meat buns at a dog, and there would be no return."

"They could flip in an instant, especially before they see a chance of victory."

Xi Zhicai said: "Not bad."

"These Wuhuan people are the most fickle. Even if Wuleyong is willing to fight to the death, will the people below be willing to do so?"

"so."

Xi Zhicai didn't finish his words, but his meaning was very clear.

Zhao Yun and Zhang He looked at each other and stepped forward at the same time: "I will lead the people in!"

"Let's fight the Wuhuan people in Shiguo to see how strong they are."

Xi Zhicai said: "You can't go in at the same time. No one knows how strong this Stone Kingdom is. We can't let ourselves get caught in a trap."

Zhao Yun said: "I am the deputy general, it is more appropriate for me to lead the people in."

"I just don't believe there's any kind of dragnet in there."

"You and the military advisor should stay outside. If anything happens, they can provide support so that the entire army won't be wiped out."

Zhang He shook his head: "Zilong, I am not competing with you for credit."

"I am good at defending the city, but charging into battle is not that easy."

"In contrast, giving you mobility can create miracles."

"As a late Heavenly General, if you want to launch a surprise attack, 10,000 men are enough to make the 200,000 Wuhuan troops run around in circles."

Zhao Yun has something else to say.

Xi Zhicai also nodded: "I agree with this."

"I will enter the city with General Zhang He. You will stay outside the city and control the mobile forces to support us at any time."

Zhao Yun was silent for a moment: "After all, there are still dangers in the city. If something happens to you, how can I explain it to my lord?"

"This"

Xi Zhicai patted Zhao Yun on the shoulder and said, "We can only help you withstand the pressure. Whether you can win or not is up to you."

"It's the two of us who should feel bad for putting the pressure on you." (End of this chapter)