EBE Chapter 72 Arrival in Tang Army Area
Chapter 72 Arrival in Tang Army Area
The following day, Chang'an was unusually quiet.
"Your Highness, the enemy has shown signs of retreating, and the situation may be becoming more stable," Gao Shi reported to Li Heng, a hint of relief appearing on his face.
Li Heng nodded slightly: "Thanks to the hard work of the soldiers, the victory was hard-won."
At the same time, Feng summoned his deputy general and several confidants, and they remained silent in the tent.
"General, this is a crucial moment. What will you choose?" the lieutenant asked tentatively, his eyes gleaming.
Feng Jiang pondered for a moment, then gripped his longsword tightly: "I, Feng, cannot drift with the tide. It is not an end, but a fruitless one."
This ambiguous statement plunged the entire room into an unspeakable silence, with everyone speculating about Feng Jiangjiang's next move...
"Go and inform the entire army to prepare for retreat and proceed according to plan," Feng Jiang said in a low voice, making the decision without hesitation.
At the same time, the deputy general who had been observing from behind asked softly, "General, should we... take that secret order?"
Feng Jiang's thoughts were still running wild, but he simply smiled calmly and said, "The truth will become clear in time; there's no need to worry about it."
Meanwhile, on the walls of Chang'an, Li Heng was also immersed in anticipation and speculation about Feng's next move.
"Your Highness, the enemy camp is in complete disarray, as if something major has happened." Gao Shi carefully observed and reported, not letting any details slip through his fingers.
Li Heng gazed into the distance and said softly, "I hope everything goes smoothly; the journey is not easy."
"Your Highness, based on last night's reconnaissance, it seems that General Feng's army is already retreating. His movements are still unclear, but this is an opportunity we can take advantage of," Gao Shi reported from the side.
Li Heng nodded slightly, pondering to himself.
He understood what General Feng's retreat meant—the entire battle situation might be about to take a new turn. "We must continue to track General Feng's movements; we cannot let our guard down."
at the same time.
In the military camp outside the city, Cheng Zhang and Gao Xianzhi were gathered together, discussing their next strategy.
Gao Xianzhi carefully read through the battle report, his brows furrowed slightly.
"General Feng's decision has paralyzed the enemy camp, which may be the best time for us to launch a counterattack," Cheng Zhang said expressionlessly.
Gao Xianzhi was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's true, but we must ensure that the enemy cannot regroup. I suggest that we first consolidate our existing advantage, and then seize the opportunity to attack."
Cheng Zhang nodded in agreement: "This requires all soldiers to work together and seize this hard-won opportunity for victory."
In the distant enemy camp, An Lushan's tent remained filled with a tense atmosphere.
His two sides were already filled with trusted generals, and the order in the entire camp was completely disrupted because of General Feng's withdrawal.
"Damn General Feng! His retreat at this time is putting us all to death!" An Lushan was furious and slammed his hand on the table.
"General, the most urgent task right now is probably to restore morale. Otherwise, the low morale of the troops will be extremely detrimental to our side," a trusted advisor advised, trying to calm An Lushan's anger.
An Lushan took a deep breath, suppressing his anger: "I have sent out vanguard to investigate General Feng's retreat route. We must find out the whole story."
At the same time, after a long period of deliberation, Feng finally made his final decision.
Inside the tent, the deputy general and several trusted confidants silently followed, awaiting General Feng's instructions.
"General, what should we do next? Where should we go?" the lieutenant asked cautiously.
Feng looked solemnly out of the tent and remained silent for a long time.
Finally, he said firmly, "We'll change course to the north side."
The lieutenant was slightly taken aback, not expecting General Feng to make such a decision. "General, this would mean a complete break with General An, with unimaginable consequences."
Feng Jiang sighed slightly, a resolute look in his eyes: "Following An Lushan has already reached a bottleneck. Now it is both a matter of the times and fate. We must let go of what we have to let go of."
at the same time.
Inside the Prince Shou's residence.
"Your Highness, the battle situation has been changing frequently these past few days. How should we respond?" Afu asked cautiously from the side.
Li Mao pursed his lips, gazing at the map hanging on the wall, his gaze lingering on several key points. "The essence of war lies in its variables, and in how one seizes opportunities. With General Feng's withdrawal, An Lushan will be left without support, and our Great Tang may be able to adapt to the situation and win step by step."
At this very moment, Cheng Zhang's front lines had begun to advance steadily.
The soldiers advanced the battle line with high spirits, gradually forcing An Lushan's troops into a smaller area of operation.
"Brothers, give it your all, victory is just around the corner!" Cheng Zhang shouted from the front lines, acting swiftly and decisively to consolidate the advantage amidst the crisis.
Gao Xianzhi served as the chief planner in the rear, and his instructions were engraved in the hearts of every soldier on the front lines, becoming an absolute belief.
However, Feng, far away, began to feel conflicted about his position.
"Lieutenant, we must ensure that our movements go unnoticed in the coming days. Once An Lushan finds out about the plan, the consequences will be irreversible," General Feng instructed, his heart resolute yet also filled with tension.
The lieutenant immediately nodded and echoed, "Yes, sir. I have arranged reliable candidates and am ready to respond to any contingency."
As the hope of victory gradually grew in the hearts of the Chang'an army, An Lushan's camp became increasingly deserted.
The demoralized soldiers dispersed, leaving only a few trusted confidants to stay by his side.
"General, the news from the front is becoming increasingly unfavorable. Cheng Zhang and Gao Xianzhi's offensive is fierce. Perhaps we should retreat to avoid their sharp edge for the time being," the advisor suggested again.
"Retreat? I will never admit defeat! I will fight to the very end." An Lushan's voice was filled with uncontrollable anger and determination, despite his awareness of the current disadvantage.
……
"Your Highness, should we contact General Feng again?" Gao Shi asked softly, standing beside him.
Li Heng remained silent for a long time, then gently shook his head: "No, no more orders are needed. For now, we only need to remain unchanged and observe the situation calmly."
"Your Highness, General Feng has now broken away from An Lushan. If we can successfully win him over to our side, it will be a great help to our subsequent operations." Gao Shi's suggestion was full of caution.
Li Heng paused, his gaze deep and unfathomable. “Although General Feng has his own intentions, his actions are unclear. Although he has frequent contact with our Great Tang, he ultimately cannot control the overall situation.”
At that moment, Cheng Zhang and Gao Xianzhi were also on their positions, making detailed plans for the upcoming battle.
They knew that An Lushan had been forced into a dangerous situation and could not afford to be careless.
“General Gao, if An Lushan continues to fight like a cornered beast, we need to formulate corresponding countermeasures to prevent a surprise attack.” Cheng Zhang’s expression was focused, and he dared not slacken his efforts in the slightest.
Gao Xianzhi nodded in agreement, “Yes, we can set up an ambush and observe the enemy’s movements. As long as we make them mistakenly believe that our army has come out in full force, we can win half the battle without fighting.”
Cheng Zhang smiled slightly, "General Gao is absolutely right. In this way, we can stabilize the battle situation."
At this moment, Feng Jiang had already led his troops to quietly retreat into the territory controlled by the Tang Dynasty.
"General, once we cross this mountain, we'll be within the territory of the Tang Dynasty's garrison," the lieutenant reported.
Feng gazed at the road ahead, as if bidding farewell to his past self, "Finally, I know where I'm going, and I hope everything will be alright."
With the arrival of General Feng, the morale of the Tang army was greatly boosted. His arrival was tantamount to adding a strong line of defense for the soldiers at the front.