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Chapter 438 Arrangement
Qian Jia led Quanxin and Zhang Quanyi stealthily into the council hall.

Inside the hall, a dozen high-ranking generals and some civilian officials were gathered, discussing something animatedly around a huge sand table. At the head of the table stood a young man in civilian clothes. Within three steps of him, no one approached. Even several generals could only turn sideways, some barely managing to squeeze their heads in. Most ridiculously, at the very back, several short men were standing on a stool.

Xiao Changche was presiding over the meeting today, so he specially found some old men's clothing to wear. However, his figure had become thinner in the past, but now he had gained weight, so the clothes were a little difficult to fit into. Fortunately, he put on a cloak over it, so he was not too conspicuous.

Xiao Changche was renowned among the generals outside the Great Wall. After everyone learned that she was a woman, they felt nothing but even greater awe and admiration.

Everyone knows how difficult it must be for a woman to achieve what Xiao Changche has accomplished.

Xiao Changche not only did it, but he did it very well.

Therefore, in everyone's eyes, Xiao Changche was just a General of the Cavalry and the Deputy Protector-General of Beiting. Whether she was male or female was not that important at all.

What everyone needs is a victorious general who can lead them from one victory to another.

Since Quanxin and Zhang Quanyi couldn't squeeze in, they simply stood at the back and quietly listened to everyone's discussion.

However, the more he listened, the more confused he became.

The discussion was indeed about the war against the Yuan Dynasty.

However, it doesn't sound like a proper war of annihilation.

It seems the battle will erupt in three directions.

One is Qingtongxia City of the Beiting Protectorate, which is the main direction of attack for the Tiele forces entrenched in Dading. Judging from the current situation, there are at least 50,000 people there.

One is Yandu and other places, but why does it sound like the allied forces of Jebe and Tiele are attacking Yandu? What does this have to do with Beiting?
I'm so confused!
The third battlefield will be a detachment that will directly attack Zhen Ding and Da Ding, and raid the Tiele's homeland.

Quanxin and Zhang Quanyi looked at the group of generals in the hall. Were all the guys from outside the pass this fierce?
But this doesn't seem very feasible!

Xiao Changche picked up a bamboo pole and tapped it a few times.

With these sounds, everyone in the hall fell silent, and their eyes turned to Xiao Changche.

"In this battle, we have the advantage of timing, location, and popular support, so it won't be difficult to fight." Xiao Changdao said, "The most difficult thing is to seize the opportunity. Our enemies are not stupid. If we intervene too early or too late, they will find out. Once they are alerted, all our plans will be in vain, especially in the direction of Yandu."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

This battle isn't difficult to fight; the difficult part is figuring out when to feign an attack, when to fight a real one, when it's a feint, and when it's the decisive battle.

"In comparison, the Battle of Qingtongxia is slightly simpler!" Xiao Changche looked at a general: "Chen Liang, you will be the commander-in-chief of the Battle of Qingtongxia, and Xiao Chenggong and Chang Xin will also be under your command!"

"I accept the order!" Chen Liang nodded vigorously. Beside him, Chang Xin and Xiao Chenggong also bowed and accepted the order.

"Xiao Chenggong will first fight the enemy in Qingtongxia City for a few days, and then retreat. Tiele will have no choice but to enter the city. Once they enter, the armies of Zhenwu City and Yezhuling can surround them from both sides. Of course, in the early stages of the battle, a cavalry force of more than 10,000 men will set off from Baoping Prefecture and Tai'an City to support Qingtongxia. But once you have completed the encirclement, this cavalry force will immediately turn around and head straight for Zhengding. This cavalry force will be led by Xiao Dongwei."

"Yes, sir!" Xiao Dongwei, the one-eyed dragon, beamed with joy. Having followed Xiao Changche for a long time, leading light cavalry in long-distance raids was his forte.

This time, the Tiele mobilized all their forces, not just the tens of thousands of people in Qingtongxia City. Their main force had followed Jebe, leaving the core areas they ruled, such as Zhengding and Dading, practically empty.

One can imagine what it would be like when tens of thousands of cavalry appeared in these places.

“But by this point, Tiele will most likely know that we have seen through his plan, so he will break out!” Xiao Changche said to Chen Liang, “The real test for you is now. Compared to Tiele, you do not have an absolute advantage in manpower. Tiele and his troops, who are fighting with their backs to the river and have no other way out, will definitely unleash extremely strong fighting power at this time. It’s the same as if we are fighting abroad and our home is attacked.”

"Rest assured, Protector-General," Chen Liang said. "This humble general will never allow the Tiele to break through the encirclement. Qingtongxia will only be the last stop in his life; he will take his final bow here!"

"Chang Jian and Chang Gong will go to your eastern front, because it's possible that Tiele will bring Duanmu Miaomiao with them this time. If a Xiantian master cooperates with the army, their efficiency will be terrifying!" Xiao Changche continued.

Chen Liang nodded. Having such top-tier combat power to help him would give him even more confidence.

"I will personally command the western front!" Xiao Changche's gaze swept over the crowd.

Inside the room, all the generals wore expressions of joy, and some even looked relieved.

Sitting at the very back, Quanxin and Zhang Quanyi could see clearly that Xiao Changche's personal command had instantly boosted their confidence.

Earlier, it was said that Xiao Changche was pregnant and probably wouldn't participate in this battle. Now it seems that this is a matter of great importance, and no one in the Beiting Protectorate dares to take on the heavy responsibility of this battle on the western front.

The main battlefield for this operation was, of course, on the western front.

The Tiele laid themselves out as bait in Bronze City, their objective clear: a shift in strategy from offense to defense. Initially, the Tiele would undoubtedly have the upper hand, but then the Northern Protectorate's heavy forces would converge from all sides, encircling them.

If Tiele believes he has successfully drawn the main force of the Beiting Protectorate, he will inevitably try to break out. Unfortunately, the Beiting Protectorate has already figured out his tactics, so he will be surrounded by ambushes. Even if he grows wings, he will probably have a hard time flying out of this encirclement.

The combined forces of Jebe and Tiele on the western front numbered around 50,000 to 60,000. Since they were mostly cavalry, their combat speed and mobility were terrifying.

Its main selling point is speed and effectiveness.

If you slow down even slightly, the Beiting Protectorate will intervene.

If Beiting intervenes, Akedun may be able to hold onto Yandu. If Yandu cannot be captured quickly and Akedun eliminated, then all of Tiele's plans will be meaningless.

"Our first battle is Bafang City!" Xiao Changcheng said. "Xia Zhi, you will be in charge of the assault. It is said that Wu Tu has defected to the Tiele again. He will definitely fight to the death to block our northward march to support Yandu and buy time for Jebe. I will only give you one day to take Bafang City. Any questions?"

"No!" a slender woman with a fiery red body, resembling a ball of flame, replied in a clear voice.

This drew attention from Quanxin and Zhang Quanyi.

They truly did not expect that Xiao Changche would entrust the task of attacking the enemy to a female general.

(End of this chapter)