Who put the yellow robe on me?

Chapter 171 Rumors 4

Suzhou Taiwei Sang Jincong is an elderly veteran with a cautious look in his eyes.

He glanced at the regulations and said slowly, "Mobilizing troops to reinforce Liangzhou City is a major matter. I must report to the court before I can send troops."

Dianzhang smiled coldly, a sharp glint in his eyes. "General, Liangzhou City is in imminent danger. If we don't send troops, the consequences will be disastrous! His Highness asked me to bring him his jade pendant to prove that this mobilization is an urgent military matter and cannot be delayed!"

The Suzhou Grand Commandant frowned, still hesitant: "General Dianzhang, I understand your urgency, but arbitrarily mobilizing 50,000 troops is... "

Dianzhang's eyes flashed, interrupting his hesitation. "General, if Liangzhou City falls, both you and I will be blamed! The war situation is changing rapidly. If you delay any further, not only will Daliang suffer a heavy blow, but your future will also be affected!"

Although these words are somewhat threatening, they are also the absolute truth.

At this moment, the advisor of the Taiwei Mansion whispered a few words in the Taiwei's ear.

General Sang looked at his advisor in astonishment: "Is this really the case?"

Then, General Sang pondered for a moment, then turned to Dianzhang and said, "Guardian! Since this is the order of His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan, I will dispatch the troops immediately!"

After the rules were confirmed, the heavy stone in my heart fell a little.

He understood that the 50,000 troops in Suzhou were only the first step. Next, he had to rush to Nidu to ensure that the troops there could be mobilized smoothly.

However, the Taiwei of Nidu was no easier to talk to than the Taiwei of Suzhou, but he was still persuaded by the rules.

While Dianzhang was busy mobilizing troops, Jiang Chen's plan was also quietly proceeding.

Jiang Chen stood on the city wall of Liangzhou City, the wind and sand hitting his cheeks, bringing a hint of coolness. His eyes were deep, as if he saw through the entire battle situation.

Dianzhang rushed over from a distance and reported breathlessly: "Your Highness, the troops of Suzhou and Nidu have begun to mobilize, and 50,000 troops will soon be heading for Liangzhou City!"

There was a hint of difficulty in Dianzhang's tone. After all, the two Taiweis of Suzhou and Nidu were both cautious men, and it was not easy to mobilize the troops so smoothly.

Jiang Chen smiled slightly and patted Dianzhang's shoulder gently: "Thank you for your hard work, Dianzhang. Everything is going well, but now is not the time to relax."

Dianzhang stood firm, sensing the hidden meaning in Jiang Chen's words. He frowned slightly, a trace of doubt welling up in his heart: "Your Highness, the enemy is besieging Xianyu Linyuan, and the Western Regions are also sending troops to support us. Our army is about to be fully manned. Should we seize this opportunity to launch a full-scale attack?"

Jiang Chen's eyes darkened, and his tone was low and firm: "No rush. Xianyu Linyuan's remaining troops are not a threat at the moment. The real enemy is the reinforcements from the Western Regions. We must take advantage of their internal turmoil and completely disintegrate their morale, not just win a battle."

Dian Zhang was slightly stunned after hearing this, and instantly understood what Jiang Chen meant.

The war situation at this moment is no longer as simple as Xianyu Linyuan's defeat. Jiang Chen's sights go far beyond Liangzhou City, and the turmoil in the entire Western Regions.

"Your Highness, do you want to continue to stir up internal conflicts in the Western Regions?" Dian Zhang suddenly realized. He had seen Jiang Chen's strategies and knew that everything before him was just part of a larger plan.

Jiang Chen sneered, his gaze as sharp as an eagle's. "Yes, the morale of the Western Region's army has begun to waver, but it's not enough. Although Xianyu Linyuan was defeated, he is still a pillar of the Western Region's army. As long as the Western Region King is unwilling to give up on him, we can continue to contain them until they are seriously injured."

The wind and sand whistled behind Jiang Chen, adding a chill to the conspiracy. Dian Zhang felt a chill, but more than that, he was filled with admiration for Jiang Chen. Every move Jiang Chen made was so precise and profound.

Jiang Chen continued, "Right now, 100,000 reinforcements from the Western Regions are rushing to Gaochang, but they may not all come from the same direction. What we need to do is to throw them into greater chaos when they are about to arrive, or even defeat their reinforcements."

There was a hint of doubt in Dianzhang's eyes: "Your Highness, what are your plans?"

Jiang Chen slowly turned around, stood with his hands behind his back, and looked into the distance: "Spread more rumors and make the generals in the Western Regions suspicious of each other. Xianyu Linyuan is in trouble, and his existence will become the key to the internal unrest in the Western Regions."

Dianzhang nodded, admiring Jiang Chen's foresight. He spread rumors to stir up discord within the Western Regions and make them lose their composure.

Thinking of this, he clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness, I understand. I will send someone to spread the rumors right away!"

Jiang Chen nodded slightly. "Remember, the rumors must be secretive and precise. Spread them among the soldiers in the Western Regions, making them doubt the arrival of reinforcements. We must make Xianyu Linyuan a 'traitor' in their minds, thereby causing doubts among the reinforcements from the Western Regions."

After receiving the order, Dianzhang left quickly to arrange a psychological warfare against the Western Regions.

Not long after, the Western Region reinforcement camp arrived.

The 100,000 reinforcements from the Western Regions finally arrived near Gaochang. The mighty army marched through the desert, with its flags fluttering in the strong wind. However, the atmosphere within the army was not peaceful.

In the camp, the Western Regions General Xuanyuan Xufeng was discussing matters with the generals. As the commander-in-chief of this rescue mission to Xianyu Linyuan, he was under tremendous pressure.

Xianyu Linyuan's defeat made the morale of the Western Region army unstable. If the Huben Army could not be rescued successfully, the entire Western Region's military power would probably be completely crushed by Daliang.

However, the atmosphere in the camp was not harmonious, and a sense of unease was spreading among the generals.

"General, have you heard the rumors on the front lines...that General Xianyu has defected to Daliang?"

A deputy general whispered, his eyes full of confusion and worry.

Xuanyuan Xufeng slammed the table and said coldly: "Rumors! These are all conspiracies of the enemy. Xianyu Linyuan is a loyal minister of the Western Regions. He will never betray!"

The deputy general was still hesitant. "But... many soldiers in the army are talking about it, and even some generals are beginning to doubt it. These rumors came too suddenly, I'm afraid they are not groundless."

Xuanyuan Xufeng's eyes darkened. He knew that the rumors had indeed begun to shake the morale of the army. Although he didn't believe Xianyu Linyuan would betray him, if the morale within the army continued to decline, the army might fall apart before even reaching Gaochang.

"The person who spreads the rumors must be caught! Otherwise, the army's morale will be in chaos!" Xuanyuan Xu Feng gritted his teeth. He knew that the most important thing at the moment was to stabilize the army's morale and not let the soldiers waver in the rescue operation.

But at this moment, a sentry rushed into the tent, his face pale and his voice trembling, "Report! General, rumors are spreading in the army. Many soldiers are beginning to waver, and some are even demanding a withdrawal!"

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Xufeng's face darkened and he was furious. "Pass on my order. Anyone who dares to spread rumors will be executed immediately! At the same time, send someone to investigate the source of these rumors and find out who is behind them!"