Words Strategize for the World

Upon receiving Fang Wei's order, Niu San passed through the various tents and arrived at the tent of the Loyal and Filial Colonel.

Military management is very strict in every world.

As a lowly soldier, Niu San had no reason to linger in the tent of the highest-ranking officer in an army.

Looking around, he saw soldiers everywhere. Niu San pretended to have something to do, walked around the tent, and piled up some things behind it.

Niu San squatted down, looked around, and when no one was paying attention, quietly hid behind the pile of debris.

Faint voices could be heard coming from inside the tent; they were not very clear.

Once Niu San calmed down, the sounds inside became clearer.

"Brother, the Hegemon Kingdom has only just attacked; isn't it too early for us to make such plans? I'm worried..."

The man was interrupted before he could finish speaking.

"Hahaha, you don't understand. You don't know how powerful the Hegemon's army is, but I do. I'm not just spouting nonsense, the outcome of a war between our two nations is predetermined. Unless…"

There were probably three or four people inside, and they were talking about the Battle of Ba Chi.

Niu San kept eavesdropping, but the more he listened, the more terrified he became. The news he overheard was too frightening for him to ignore.

This is the camp of the Loyal and Filial Colonel, which means that what they are discussing will soon happen. If anyone finds out he's eavesdropping, he'll be dead for sure.

Judging from the tone and content of the people inside, they had completely taken control of the unit. Moreover, the Loyal and Filial Colonel was the highest-ranking officer in the unit, and no one dared to oppose him. If this news leaked, he and the young master would certainly not survive the next day.

As he thought about it, Niu San's back became soaked with sweat.

Once the tent was completely quiet, Niu San suppressed his shock and unease before he dared to sneak out from among the pile of debris.

Fearing being discovered, Niu San was extremely careful, even circling the military camp for most of the way before returning to Fang Wei's place.

Throughout the entire journey back, Niu San was filled with unease because of the news he had overheard.

Upon entering Fang Wei's barracks, Niu San instantly relaxed. Perhaps due to excessive tension and suppression, Niu San collapsed to the ground.

"Niu San, why is this?"

Niu San was a very brave man, but he didn't expect to fall down as soon as he entered the barracks.

After regaining his composure, Niu San looked panicked and said, "Young master, let's leave here. The captain and the others..."

After listening to Niu San's words, Fang Wei realized the seriousness of the matter.

"Young master, it's not that I'm afraid. I would go through fire and water for you without uttering a sound. But your safety is of utmost importance. Right now, only we know about this, and the army is under the command of the captain. We have no chance of winning."

Fang Wei knew that Niu San meant well, but leaving now was impossible.

The Chi Kingdom already had no chance of winning; if this actually happened, it would be even worse. Fang Wei couldn't possibly just stand by and watch it happen.

"Niu San, don't say any more. Time is of the essence. Go and call Feng Wu to my barracks right away."

Before long, Lai Fengwu followed Niu San to Fang Wei's place. After learning what had happened, Lai Fengwu was shocked and asked, "Young Master, the two countries have just gone to war, and the Loyal and Righteous Captain is already leading people to defect to the Overlord Kingdom?"

"Feng Wu, this is absolutely true. We must find a way to resolve this now. The nation is in peril, and we cannot stand idly by."

Fang Wei has a strong sense of the big picture and is also a responsible person. If he didn't know, he wouldn't have cared; but now that he does, he'll definitely find a way to solve the problem.

After Fang Wei finished speaking, Lai Fengwu pondered, thinking of a solution.

"We are currently more than 100 kilometers away from Kyoto. If we had fast horses, we could probably arrive in a day. But since the captain is so determined, he will surely prevent the number of men from decreasing."

As soon as Fang Wei spoke, Lai Fengwu knew he was going to send someone back to find reinforcements. Going back now would be the best option, as the distance wasn't far, but leaving the military camp at this point would likely be very difficult.

"Young master, we are about to reach Gaofeng County. Why don't we send someone out to inform the county officials, or we can send someone out directly?"

This is a good opportunity; if it happens, it will definitely be better than sending people away from me now.

This place is less than 30 kilometers from Gaofeng County, and I must go there tomorrow.

Fang Wei and Lai Fengwu kept discussing how to resolve this matter.

This matter is urgent and must be dealt with immediately; the longer it is delayed, the worse it will be.

The two most important problems are how to find aid. Because, with Fang Wei and his group of five, facing the entire supply battalion would only lead to certain death.

The second and most crucial question is how to delay the arrival of reinforcements. Since the arrival time is uncertain, every minute of delay increases the chances of victory.

Since they had chosen to request reinforcements from Gaofeng County, the specific details still needed to be discussed carefully. Fang Wei and Lai Fengwu discussed the matter incessantly, refining all the details until they finally confirmed a generally feasible plan.

Another important thing is to keep it a secret. Currently, only Fang Wei, Lai Fengwu, and Niu San know about this. Unless the two of them have something going on, it shouldn't reach the ears of a fourth person.

Fang Wei looked at Niu San and Lai Fengwu, both of whom he had brought with him and who he could trust for now. However, he wondered if things would change in the event of a major crisis.

"Right now, only the three of us know about this. Remember to keep it a secret, or we will all die a horrible death."

The two knew this was no small matter, so they nodded repeatedly.

After discussing the matter, Fang Wei saw the two off, but his mind kept replaying the details of tomorrow.

After carefully considering the matter twice and writing the necessary letters, he finally felt a little relieved. He had to ensure that the request for help was arranged properly, barring any major unforeseen circumstances.

With everything ready, we're just waiting to arrive in Gaofeng County tomorrow.

The journey is less than 30 kilometers and takes about half a day.

By the afternoon, the entire supply battalion had arrived in Gaofeng County.

Throughout the journey, Fang Wei pretended to be nonchalant, continuing his cultivation as usual, just like he always had.

However, Fang Wei sensed that there were more soldiers around him. These soldiers were watching them subtly.

Clearly, the captain of the supply battalion understood that last night's invitation had somewhat alerted the enemy. But to gain more leverage, he was willing to take the risk. Besides, the situation was now entirely under his control.

There are a million ways to kill Fang Wei, and he's not afraid at all. Having someone monitor him is necessary; he can't be sure Fang Wei won't submit to his wishes.

Fang Wei's advantage now is that he's in the shadows, and the captains are unaware that they already know the situation. But his disadvantages are even greater, mainly because the difference in combat strength is too huge.

Fang Wei couldn't let this matter go; he had his own principles. The difference in combat strength was enormous, so he could only outsmart the opponent, not fight them head-on.

With Gaofeng County in sight, Fang Wei grew increasingly nervous and worried. He couldn't be sure that things would go smoothly from here on out; if anything went wrong, he would face death.

Therefore, he had to be extremely careful. At the same time, he also hoped that things would resolve themselves as he wished.