Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1210

Chapter 1210: Chapter 1204: Heaven Aids Xiliang

Liu Pinggao shook his head, "Your Majesty is already burdened with the matters of war during pregnancy, it is very exhausting. For matters within our control, let’s not disturb Your Majesty’s rest. You go to the city gate to pass on the orders first, and I’ll join you after dressing!"

"Yes!"

Outside Jiangzi City.

Du Sanbao glanced toward the Xiliang military camp and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Retreat! Retreat! Fall back!"

The furious Xiliang General ordered his men to mount and quickly pursue, but the Xiliang army was not ready to besiege the city. Would chasing to the foot of Jiangzi City and giving their heads to the Zhou army accomplish anything?

General Cui hurriedly ordered not to pursue.

However, the firecrackers that Du Sanbao threw into the camp startled the Xiliang soldiers, who were already unrested, leaving the Xiliang army unable to rest peacefully.

After catching the horses and putting out the fire, the Xiliang generals, filled with anger, crowded into General Cui’s tent, all clamoring for an immediate assault on the city.

Seeing the morale so high, General Cui felt that waiting was no longer an option; the Zhou must be taught a lesson. He had just stood up when a scout returned, knelt on one knee, and reported, "General, Bailong City is hastily preparing food tonight and is expected to deliver it tomorrow!" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Heaven blesses Xiliang!" General Cui said confidently in a loud voice, "Prepare troops, besiege the city!"

The Xiliang military camp outside the pitch-black Jiangzi City suddenly lit up.

Liu Pinggao watched Du Sanbao and others enter the city, shouting loudly, "Quickly close the city gate!"

Seeing the distant Xiliang army still in pursuit, Liu Pinggao’s heart was in his throat. Once Du Sanbao and his men entered safely, and the gate was closed, Liu Pinggao relaxed, gripping the hilt of his sword he realized his hands were sweaty.

He hurried down from the city wall and, seeing Du Sanbao leaping off his horse, loudly scolded him, "Du Sanbao! Who gave you the courage to attack the camp? Did you not know the Emperor forbade attacking the camp outside the city?"

Du Sanbao dismounted, chuckling, "I thought General Liu wanted to attack the city, so I dared to act. Didn’t it work well? Those firecrackers woke the whole Xiliang army!"

"I’m afraid you’ll only foul things up! If the Xiliang sieges early... you’d ruin the Emperor’s grand plan!" Liu Pinggao sternly reprimanded.

Liu Pinggao only recently understood why Bai Qingyan prohibited attacking the camp today!

The guards sent by Bai Qingyan hadn’t been out of the city long—never mind Bailong City—Yecheng Pass is far off. If a siege were hurriedly mounted, what if Xiliang attacked before reinforcements from Yecheng Pass could arrive?

Du Sanbao was momentarily stunned, he hadn’t thought things through: "Surely... it won’t happen, will it? It’s pitch-black—what would they attack?"

Just as Du Sanbao’s words fell, the sound of war drums thundered from the Xiliang military camp, echoing through the wilderness.

"They’re attacking the city!" Liu Pinggao exclaimed, eyes wide.

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