Outside Miyun City.

Li Zhongwu led his army to station at a hidden foot of a mountain.

At this moment, he frowned and looked at the topographic map of Miyun City, thinking secretly in his heart.

Most of the main forces are stationed here, and the Northern Barbarian Khan Chagan Uli is also here, so the area is filled with Northern Barbarian spies.

It is now daytime and it is difficult to advance stealthily. If they advance rashly, they will easily be discovered by the Northern Barbarians, and then their plan will be ruined.

Therefore, we must find a way to bypass the main force of the Northern Barbarians outside the city and sneak into the city without being noticed.

However, Miyun City is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and the only way to enter the city is through the south gate. However, the main force of the Northern Barbarians is stationed outside the gate, and it would be extremely difficult to enter the city without being noticed by the Northern Barbarians.

What's more, these are only the Northern Barbarian Army stationed outside the city. The deployment of the Northern Barbarian Army inside the city is still unknown. We must not act rashly like this.

At this time, the spies sent out earlier had also returned.

"General, we have basically investigated the situation in the city."

The spy bowed and said, "The Miyun Reservoir is located halfway up the Miyun Mountains, not far from the city, and now all the guards on the city walls have been replaced by northern barbarians.

They are well-trained. Usually two people are on duty, and at night they are on duty in four people. The lights on the tower are bright, making the area within 200 meters outside the city as bright as day. I am afraid that if we want to take Miyun City, we may have to find another strategy. "

After listening to the spy's report, Li Zhongwu frowned.

Obviously, the Northern Barbarians were on such tight guard that a frontal attack was almost impossible.

"Is there no other way?"

He murmured to himself, staring at the topographic map of Miyun City and thinking in his mind. Suddenly he noticed a key point:

Although Miyun City is surrounded by mountains on three sides and is easy to defend but difficult to attack, they only need to focus their defensive forces on the south gate. However, this also means that their defense on the other three sides is extremely weak.

If they could sneak into Miyun City from the other three sides, it would naturally be much easier.

Thinking of this, he immediately asked the deputy general beside him, "What is the terrain of Miyun City like? What are the heights and terrains of the mountains on the other three sides?"

"What are the height and topography of the other three mountain ranges?"

The deputy general standing by was stunned at first, somewhat puzzled. However, since he was able to reach the position of deputy general, he was naturally a smart person, and he quickly understood the implication of Li Zhongwu's words.

So, he immediately came to the desk, pointed at the map and said: "General, Miyun City is surrounded by mountains on three sides, the northernmost of which is the main mountain range of Miyun, and the Miyun Reservoir is also backed by the mountains to the north."

"The other two mountain ranges are relatively short. The mountain range on the east is the lowest, but the terrain is also the most rugged, like a cliff."

"Ok!"

Li Zhongwu nodded in satisfaction and continued to look at him and said, "Does this mean that we can sneak into the city along the eastern cliffs?"

The deputy general nodded, his eyes flashing with excitement, and continued: "General, what you said is right. The mountain range on the east side is steep, and there are not even a few plants on the cliffs. It is almost a natural barrier for Miyun City.

Therefore, no one would go there on weekdays. The Beiman had very few troops deployed there, almost none at the time. "

"And the most important thing is that the mountains in the east can lead directly to the Miyun Reservoir halfway up the mountain, which also reduces the risk of us having to go through the city's treasure road."

Gradually, a plan emerged in Li Zhongwu's mind. He turned to the deputy general and said, "The cliffs on the east side may be insurmountable for others, but for the Wu Dang Flying Army, it is as easy as walking on flat ground. They are best at climbing mountains and crossing ridges. They are much more agile than ordinary people, so such a steep cliff is not a problem at all."

Thinking of this, he no longer hesitated and gave a cold order, his tone full of determination and unquestionableness, "Pass on my order, all the troops are now resting in place and gathering strength. Tonight, we will quietly climb the eastern mountains under the cover of darkness and go straight to Miyun Reservoir."

The deputy general nodded in agreement, and Li Zhongwu then ordered: "Pass the order down, set out at midnight tonight, and be careful not to alert the enemy. Also, inform His Highness immediately that the plan can begin."

……

However, at this moment.

The people in Miyun City were still unaware of the crisis outside the city. At this moment, he had just received the news that the middle-aged Confucian scholar had taken over the Tongzhou Reservoir, and he was feeling very happy.

"Now I can finally rest assured." Looking in the direction of Tongzhou Reservoir, Chagan Uli finally smiled with relief.

Won!

Taking over the Tongzhou Reservoir means they have already won half the battle.

As long as the Tongzhou Reservoir and the Miyun Reservoir open the gates to release water at the same time, all the rebel forces will disappear into thin air, and no one will be able to stop him from leading the Northern Barbarians into the Central Plains.

He stood on the tower, overlooking the entire Miyun City. His heart was filled with the joy of victory and expectations for the future. Now he no longer needed to estimate the situation of Daqian or the rebel army.

No matter whether it is Daqian, which is still lingering on, or the main force of the rebel army, they cannot escape the fate of being destroyed!
He didn't believe that the rebels would have much fighting power left after being flooded.
At that time, instead of a million, only one hundred thousand was needed.

He can lead the Northern Barbarians to sweep away everything, and those scattered soldiers and guerrillas will not be able to stop them at all!

The glory of the Northern Barbarians is about to reappear in the world.

However, as his thoughts flew, he began to feel a little uneasy. They could now rest easy, and the only thing they had to think about was when to release the water.
His eyes gradually became solemn, and he began to think about all this:
Now most of the main forces of the rebel army are still near Pengcheng. As for the troops deployed by Daqian at Tongzhou Reservoir, they have been eliminated by them. As for those old guys in Handu, they are not worth mentioning.

If the floodgates were opened now, it would undoubtedly be the perfect time. Neither Daqian nor the rebel army would be able to escape the fate of being flooded.

This time, he had completely gotten rid of his two biggest worries.

It was just that not long ago, in order to appease Daqian's emotions, he had just sent a group of people to rescue Daqian. At this moment, if the floodgates were opened to release water, those people would inevitably be drowned and become innocent victims.

At that time, he didn't know what kind of infamy he would bear, and he might even be overthrown by someone with ulterior motives.

"Will this opportunity be missed in vain?" Chagan Wuli felt bitter. His heart was full of entanglement and struggle, as if he was tightly entangled by an invisible rope.

If we don't release the water now, this great opportunity will be missed and many unexpected events will occur.

At that time, a moment of softness would lead to an irreparable mistake, which would be truly unforgivable. He was very conflicted, not wanting to miss this plan in vain, but also not wanting to bear such a bad reputation.

Thoughts surged in his mind like the tide. As the Khan of the Northern Barbarians, he saw much more and farther than most people.

In many cases, this foresight as a wise man will allow people to think more comprehensively about things, but at the same time, sometimes this so-called foresight can easily become a burden to people.

Seeing more and seeing farther also means that there are too many things to worry about, which makes people become timid.

He is in this situation now. If he were like the barbarians under his command, he would probably not be so entangled and would not worry about being criticized.

However, being in a high position and being the Khan of the Northern Barbarians, these were things he had to consider.

Now, he has already won the game.

Then the next thing to consider is no longer winning or losing, but how to win beautifully and win people's hearts.

Time is passing, and every second represents a fleeting opportunity.

He knew that if he didn't make a decision, the opportunity would slip away like sand through his fingers while he was hesitating.

"I have to make a decision." Chagan Wuli took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner turmoil. He clenched the city wall tightly, his fingertips turned white, as if he was trying to grasp the last bit of reason.

At this moment, a shout came from the city, interrupting his thoughts and bringing him back to reality.

"Your Majesty, the military advisor has another message." A scout stood beside him respectfully, his expression full of respect and eagerness.

"Oh, military advisor?"

Chagan Wuli frowned, feeling a little uneasy. He took the secret letter and carefully examined the handwriting. The handwriting was neat and powerful, as if every word carried a heavy responsibility.

"I will eat the emperor's food, be loyal to the emperor, and share the emperor's worries!" The first words of the secret letter shocked him, and then he was deeply attracted by the content that followed.

"However, the Tongzhou Reservoir has been taken over by me, and the plan is ready. We only need the east wind to open the gates and release the water. Then the Northern Barbarians can realize their long-cherished wish of thousands of years and rule the Central Plains. The Khan can also go down in history."

Chagan Wuli was filled with excitement, but with it came a deeper entanglement. He understood what it would mean to open the floodgates and release the water, which would mean that the lives of innocent people of the same tribe would be ruthlessly devoured. But every word in the military advisor's letter made him feel a heavy responsibility.

"But if we open the floodgates now, it will surely drown the people of our clan who were previously sent to help Daqian. I am sure that the Khan will not be so cruel as to consider the feelings of our fellow tribesmen, so I am writing this letter."

Chagan Wuli's hand trembled, and the letter paper trembled slightly. He could feel the loyalty and helplessness of the military advisor. What was revealed between the lines was the infinite hope for the future of the Northern Barbarians and the deep concern for him as the Khan.

The Han people have an old saying that those who achieve great things should not care about trivial matters, and a hero would rather let the world down than be let down by the world!

The Khan may be ruthless, but he is a little hesitant due to the current situation within the tribe. However, this matter must be handled quickly, otherwise changes may occur, and there must not be any delay.

I am willing to bear this infamy for the Khan. I have already sent people to chase after him. If I catch up with him, I will definitely send someone to inform the Khan and lead him to find a place to avoid the water.

If there is still no news by nightfall, please don't be soft-hearted, and immediately release the floodgates. You can put all the blame on me, and say that I have colluded with the rebels and wiped out all the advance troops...

After reading the letter, Chagan Uli's heart was filled with waves.

The middle-aged Confucian scholar was brought up according to the cultural customs of the Han people since he was a child. It was also because of the middle-aged Confucian scholar that he was able to rise so quickly, defeat other tribes in one fell swoop, and become the Khan of the Northern Barbarians.

It can be said that the middle-aged Confucian scholar has always been the one standing behind him.

Recalling the ups and downs they had experienced together, Chagan Wuli's heart was filled with gratitude and tenderness. The Confucian scholar was not only his counselor, but also his close friend. The relationship between them had long surpassed that of a monarch and his subjects.

To rule the Central Plains was not only his long-cherished wish, but also the dream of the middle-aged Confucian scholar.

Now, they are only one step away from realizing their long-cherished wish. He cannot give up, and he cannot let the middle-aged Confucian scholar sacrifice in vain and bear this infamy in vain.

As his thoughts continued to whirl, a sense of determination gradually surged in Chagan Wuli's heart, and the hesitation in his eyes was gradually replaced by determination.

He remembered the oath they had made and every moment they had fought side by side. For the future of the Northern Barbarians and their common ideals, he had to make this difficult decision.

This time, even if it was not for the Northern Barbarians, he would give up his soft-heartedness just for the dream they once had.

"Pass the order down. Start breaking the ice on the Miyun Reservoir immediately and prepare to open the gates to release water." His voice rang out on the city wall. Although it was a little trembling, it was full of determination.

At this moment, he has made up his mind that no matter what the future holds, he will take responsibility for it all.

……

At the same time, Hanzhou, Pengcheng.

The security in Pengcheng is still tight, and the reinforcements sent by the court have arrived. This is one of the few good news.

However, the rebel army still surrounded Pengcheng like a tide, watching it covetously.

Guo Huaicheng stood on the city wall with a frown on his face. He did not feel relieved by the arrival of reinforcements. Instead, the rebel army's siege without attacking made him full of doubts and puzzled.

This strategy of siege without attacking made him feel a little uneasy, as if there was some ulterior conspiracy hidden behind it.

"What are they waiting for?" Guo Huaicheng thought to himself. The current situation made him feel stressed.

As a general, he must be responsible for the soldiers and the rebels, but the current silence makes him feel an invisible threat.

Although he felt bad in his heart, he could do nothing now.

After all, there were many precedents before him where people were captured by the rebels because of their rash actions.

There are now 100,000 defenders in Pengcheng, and support from the Northern Barbarians will arrive soon. As long as he continues to defend the city, he will definitely see hope.

Thinking of this, he suppressed the uneasiness in his heart and shouted in a low voice: "Order the entire army to stay alert and be ready to respond to the enemy's movements at any time!"

However, his voice was so weak in the cold wind at night, and many people were already filled with anxiety... (End of this chapter)