C21 The army arrived

The assistant minister immediately understood the Grand Preceptor's intentions. He was deliberately allowing Ling Yun's army to pass.

In the past when Qiao Zhentian was handsome, Zhang Yunfeng, son of Zhang Boen, was a forward general. Qiao Zhentian had dealt with Zhang Yunfeng according to the law, and killed Zhang Yunfeng in front of the three armies. From then on, Zhang Boen hated Qiao Zhentian.

"Qiao Zhentian, you killed my son before. Today, I shall use your son's life to comfort my son's soul in heaven." When the Grand Preceptor returned to his estate, he sat on his tutor's chair. His eyes were filled with hatred, a hatred that had been buried for more than ten years.

"Don't worry, Grand Preceptor, this subordinate knows what to do." The assistant minister said with a flattering look on his face.

"Do you really understand?" The Grand Preceptor glanced at Chang Zhongyu, the assistant minister of the military.

"Your subordinate will immediately call those frail and sick soldiers from the barracks to prepare for the battle and think of a way to delay the dispatch of troops for a few days. By then, Lingyun's army will have already massacred Tianwu County. Then the Grand Tutor's many years of conflict will be fine …" Chang Zhongyu tactfully did not continue. After all, he couldn't say that the Grand Preceptor was avenging a personal grudge.

"Idiot. If you want to die, you can do it. By then, people will complain. The first one to die will be you." The Grand Preceptor cursed angrily at his vice minister, Chang Zhongyu.

"This subordinate doesn't understand. Grand Preceptor, please enlighten me." Chang Zhongyu was so frightened by the Grand Preceptor's words that he immediately stood up to consult him. The old Grand Preceptor had dominated the court for decades, and his political skills were no joke.

"The Minister of Revenue Sun, Sun Chongming, is a very efficient man. I believe he will be able to gather the grains within one day. By then, it would be impossible for your Board of War to delay them."

"You are only the vice minister of the military, the authority over the military is in the hands of Chu Xiong Tian, that old thing is not weak." The Grand Preceptor shot a sidelong glance at Chang Zhongyu before continuing, "This old man has orders to preside over national affairs. As the overseer, you can follow the army to Tianwu County. Tianwu County is flat, and it's difficult to deploy military tactics. You have to keep Lingyun's army outside Tianwu County. Do you understand?"

"The Grand Preceptor is wise. He put the enemy into Tianwu County and then attacked them. It could be said that he killed two birds with one stone." Chang Zhongyu wiped away the cold sweat on his forehead.

If the Grand Preceptor didn't say it clearly, if he really did send out the elderly, weak, and handicapped to face the enemy, they would be all over the place. If the Grand Preceptor didn't say it clearly, he really did send out the elderly, weak, and handicapped, to meet the enemy.

The next day, Divine Might General Dugu Heng led two hundred thousand elite troops to the border to defend the enemy.

However, not long after the army set off, an urgent message came from the border crossing. The Jade Gate Pass had fallen …

Lingyun's army was like a hot knife through butter. They headed south and headed straight for Tianwu County.

"Everyone, listen up! Head to Tianwu County immediately!" Dugu Heng gave the order to urge the army to increase their speed.

If he went too late, Tianwu County would fall as well.

Everyone knew that the military discipline in Tianwu County was scattered and the internal conflict was severe. Once Lingyun Army was gone, Tianwu County would inevitably fall.

"Divine Might General, haste makes waste. With the army in such a hurry, the soldiers are exhausted. When we reach the border, we'll meet the enemy, Lingyun's army. The enemy will wait with ease. This is a taboo for soldiers." In the tent of the central army, Chang Zhongyu, the overseer, was determined not to allow the army to march.

How could a group of exhausted soldiers fight against the master of the Linyun Tigers? Of course, he was mostly doing so for the Grand Preceptor's orders.

"Bullshit! If we don't move fast, even Tianwu County will fall. That is Marshal Qiao's feudal fiefdom, and the last bit of Marshal Qiao's flesh and blood will also be there." Before Dugu Heng could say anything, the other generals in the tent began to point at the supervisors and scold them.

Most of them were Qiao Zhentian's subordinates and had a deep respect for him. Let alone them, even Dugu Heng was Qiao Zhentian's deputy general back then.

That was why these people were in a hurry to reach the border. Because Marshal Qiao's feudal fiefdom was there.

It was difficult for Chang Zhongyu to argue with these generals. All of them became excited as they vowed to fight to the death with Lingyun's army. The death of Qiao Zhentian was caused by Lingyun.

"Hmph." Chang Zhongyu shook his sleeves and angrily walked out. Even Dugu Heng and the others did not care about him. It was the imperial government that was worried about the supervising army and was responsible for monitoring them. Several generals stood in front of the table and began to study the tactics for dealing with the enemy.

"Reporting to the military, the military overseer has rewarded the three armies for their actions of slaughtering cattle and sheep. He wants to get drunk with the three armies." Suddenly, a soldier barged in. He knelt down on one knee and reported.

"What?" Dugu Heng was infuriated, and he rolled up the map on the table into a ball.

He shouted, "Is he courting death?"

"This bastard dared to mess with me, I will go kill him now!" The few generals were so angry that they could not even stand. They wished that they could immediately kill Chang Zhongyu.

"Halt." Dugu Heng roared, and the five generals were stunned.

"Jiang Hao. "Immediately lead a light cavalry unit and quickly assist Tianwu County."

"Yes!" A general immediately obeyed his command, his face still filled with anger.

"Bring the lord overseer here." Dugu Heng spoke each word, his eyes filled with killing intent.

"Understood."

A few generals returned in a moment.

"General, that bastard Chang Zhongyu has run away. He ran back to the capital after rewarding the three armies." A general said angrily. They had gone to capture Chang Zhongyu, but he had already disappeared. They had known that these people would come back to get him, but he had already drunk the entire army's wine and meat, so it was too late to stop them. The army's trip had been delayed for at least two days. His purpose had been achieved.

Dugu Heng stood in the Commander's tent, his face trembling in anger.

He didn't know what kind of disaster was about to befall Qiao Shuang's feudal fiefdom. Was that good-for-nothing son of Qiao Shuang still alive?

On a tall mountain outside the Tianwu City, an army was lined up neatly. Qiao Nan stood at the front, dressed in his black armor. The armor added a touch of charm to the handsome young man.

"Young master, all of the troops must leave the city. Once Ling Yun's army arrives, Tianwu City will be in danger."

Uncle Zhang also never thought that Qiao Nan would actually be this crazy. He brought out all ten thousand troops and horses without leaving a single one.

The Tianwu City was now an empty city.

"There's no need for us to worry about defending the city. If Ling Yun calls, the four great families will be even more anxious than us." Qiao Nan stood on top of the cliff, his black cape fluttering in the wind, giving him the demeanor of a great general.

Behind him, ten thousand soldiers clad in armor stood on guard, silent and unmoving. She quietly waited for Qiao Nan's order.

"Young master, Lingyun Army has arrived at the Howling Tiger Canyon." A scout knelt on the ground and reported.

"Has it finally come? Very good. I've been waiting for this day for a long time. " Qiao Nan narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself in a slightly cold voice.

"Tell Zuo Qianjun, when the Ling Yun Army passes by the Howling Tiger Canyon, immediately launch an attack. No one is allowed to leave the valley."

Qiao Nan was using Zuo Qianjun's two thousand horses as bait.

"This is the Howling Tiger Canyon. After passing the Howling Tiger Canyon, we will reach Tianwu County. I heard that Commander Qiao's son is over there." Amongst Lingyun's army, a youth sat on a horse as he looked at the great gorge before him.

The canyon was very narrow, only three meters wide. On both sides were towering cliffs, making it the perfect place for an ambush.

From the very beginning, Dugu Heng had planned to ambush them, but it was a pity that Chang Zhongyu had delayed his mission and messed up his plans.

"Qiao Zhentian is a hero. It's a pity that I heard that his son is just a pile of mud, a tiger father and dog son."

"There must be an ambush in this canyon. What should Marshal do?" The youth asked the middle-aged man beside him. This was the commander of Lingyun Army.

"Your Highness, don't worry. The forces of Tianwu County are sparse. Excluding the city guards, there are only a thousand people." Those who have come, break the army into pieces and pass through in succession. "

This middle-aged man was truly worthy of being a veteran who had experienced many battles. He divided the army into teams. Every time he passed through a thousand people, even if there was an ambush, it wouldn't result in overcrowding.