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Chapter 791 New Hope

There's always a way out; after all the twists and turns, a new path opens up.

This is how Na Wei, who was imprisoned in Liyang County, feels right now.

First, Na Xin fell into the enemy's trap and his 20,000-strong army was wiped out. Then, while his army was fighting on the front lines, his own backyard caught fire. Gan Ba ​​and the sorcerer who were left to guard Danyang City were killed, and Danyang City fell into enemy hands. This left tens of thousands of Xilang soldiers in Liyang without a source of water or a tree without roots.

Left with no other choice, Na Wei could only resort to desperate measures, sending out his army to plunder all available resources in the entire prefecture and gather them in the prefectural city, preparing for a long-term struggle against his opponent.

Fortunately, his core forces were all wolf soldiers who had come with him from the southwest. They were all far from their hometowns and had no other choice but to stick together for warmth.

At this point, if anyone leaves the group to seek their own way out, even if we generously let them go, they will only bring about their own destruction.

Everyone understands this simple truth.

It was precisely because of this that, after being trapped in Liyang, tens of thousands of Southwest Wolf Army soldiers unleashed a powerful fighting spirit and will to survive, engaging in a fierce battle with Kang Zhen's Tiger Army.

And now, the turning point he has been waiting for has finally arrived.

Chang Lei, the Duke of Wei and the Governor of the Eastern Capital of the Great Qin Dynasty, is a man of few words, but when he does speak, he amazes everyone!

To be honest, when Na Wei realized that he had been tricked by Linghu Ye and that Chang'an had not sent any troops to coordinate with him to wipe out Jiang Qian, he was shocked and furious, and his hatred for Linghu Ye was to the bone.

But now, he gives a thumbs up and praises Commander Linghu for his brilliant scheme, saying that he had misunderstood him.

It was a trap within a trap!
Everything was a disguise, designed to deceive shrewd people like Jiang Qian. Just when everyone thought they were the abandoned one, a pitiful pawn in Linghu Ye's hands, a thunderclap suddenly sounded in the silence.

Chang Lei's surprise attack swept across the southeast in just over a month, capturing several prefectures. Now, his sharp military force is pointing directly at Danyang City.

My current task is to hold off Jiang Qian's main force in Liyang City.

Then we'll see how those rebellious bastards in Danyang City deal with Chang Lei's tens of thousands of troops.

Oh, and there are also those forces in several cities of Yuezhou that belong to the Xiang family.

Xiang Zhuang has been killed, but the forces belonging to the Xiang clan cannot be eradicated in a short time. Now these people are starting to make trouble, which is truly wonderful.

Although this upheaval will reduce him from a regent to his original status, it is a world of difference compared to the dire situation he faced before.

At least, I still retain the right to sit at the table, play chess, and serve food.

As long as I still have strength and the southwest doesn't fall, I can still hope to make a comeback.

"General Yan, rest assured, I dare not say anything else, but it will be no problem to keep Jiang Qian's main force tied up in Liyang County!" Na Wei said proudly, "You have come all the way here stealthily, so you must have heard about the current situation. Although we can't get out, they can't get in either. Moreover, I have shown you the city's food and supplies. Let alone holding out for several months, even for a year or two, I dare to guarantee it!"

"Your Highness is incredibly brave! Your brilliant plans keep coming up!" Yan Su gave a thumbs up. After arriving in Liyang County, he discovered that the actual situation there was much better than he had expected. Not only were they able to hold their ground, but they were even able to launch a counterattack, which was truly remarkable.

This means that Na Wei can hold back more of Jiang Qian's army, and even force Jiang Qian to bring in more troops from outside.

The more enemy troops Liyang can hold back, the less pressure Chang Lei will face, and the greater his chances of victory will be.

If Danyang were captured, it would be of immense help to the overall situation. This would mean that even if Commander Linghu failed in this Northern Expedition and retreated to the Central Plains, he could still draw strength from the south to replenish his forces. In a desperate situation, he could even cross the river and retreat south. This would provide Commander Linghu with a way out and an opportunity for a future counterattack.

Based on this alone, it is not without reason that General Chang was called the number one general under Commander Linghu.

Compared to Li Guohua, Yan Su sometimes felt that Chang Lei was more magnanimous and more domineering.

Although Li Guohua is the chief strategist, his plans sometimes seem too subtle, unlike Chang Lei's bold and decisive approach.

Of course, the chances of failure are also high.

This also suits their personalities.

Even if Li Guohua loses, he won't lose everything. He's the kind of person who thinks about defeat before he wins and always considers what to do if he loses.

Chang Lei's scheme could very well lead to his utter defeat.

However, it now seems that Chang Lei is just one step away from victory.

Opportunities are sometimes not just for those who are prepared.
Opportunities are more often reserved for those who dare to dream, dare to act, and are not afraid of losing.

It's said that as long as you stand on the right spot, even a pig can take off, but the real challenge is figuring out exactly how to stand on the right spot, not in lava.

Sometimes, Yan Su recalls a folk saying: "If you're willing to risk your life, you can even bring down the emperor."

Chang Lei's actions this time are exactly what he was thinking!

"I'm about to make another trip to Yuezhou and other places!" he said solemnly. "Although the former members of the Xiang clan there have also risen up in rebellion, none of them have the support of the people to unite these scattered resistance forces into a cohesive force. We also have some manpower there. If we can select someone to support us and expand our forces, it will be of great help to the overall situation!"

“I believe some of my subordinates in Danyang have escaped their pursuit. If needed, General Yan, please feel free to use them!” Na Wei said.

"That's great!" he said seriously. "For us, every bit of strength is precious now."

As the two were talking, Chu Quan strode in, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Your Highness, the enemy has made a move!"

"Are they preparing to attack again?" Na Wei was unconcerned. It had been like this for days: the enemy attacked during the day, and they counterattacked at night. No one could gain an advantage.

Chu Quan shook his head: "No, the scouts reported that they are repairing the wall."

“Repair the wall?” Na Wei was taken aback.

"Yes, walls are being built all around the entire city of Liyang!" Chu Quan also looked puzzled: "I sent troops to interfere, but their defenses were extremely strong, and the cavalry I sent out to harass them were no match for them!"

"They're all under construction?" Yan Su stood up. "What does this mean? Are they trying to trap Liyang? Is it a three-sided encirclement, or a complete siege?"

"Judging from their posture, they intend to build another city wall outside Liyang County, trapping us inside to die!"

“How is that possible?” Na Wei shook his head.

(End of this chapter)