"Old Ye, my scouts report that the Qin Army is setting up camp in the north and doesn’t seem to have any intention of advancing south. Didn’t you say that their supplies are limited and that if they can’t take Wan City within two months, they would retreat? Why do they not seem anxious at all?"
"We’ve stabilized the situation for now, and the Qin Army won’t advance south easily, but they also won’t retreat easily either," Ye Shikai explained. "Previously, when we attacked Nanyang, His Majesty the Emperor must have ordered the Qin Army to rescue Wan City, and now that they’ve ssed up, they naturally need to redeem themselves."
"I see."
"Who’s the new commander of the Qin Army?"
"Wang Li."
"What, say that again." Ye Shikai couldn’t help but stand up excitedly upon hearing this na.
"Wang Li."
"The grandson of Qin General Wang Jian, and the son of Wang Ben, is that him?"
"Yes, that’s correct."
As soone who traveled from the modern era, Wang Li’s na might not be well known, but the fa of Wang Jian is known to all. He led sixty thousand Qin troops to destroy Chu State, killed Chu General Xiang Yan, and achieved unprecedented rits. Wang Ben also followed his father in conquering the six states, achieving great military success. In fact, Wang Li is also a renowned general of his generation, highly capable, much like ng Tian, both are excellent generals. It can be said that both the Wang Family and the ng Family have made significant contributions to the Qin Empire.
"This is troubleso indeed. Wang Li is no ordinary general." Ye Shikai considered himself sowhat capable, but if comparing military strategies, he probably wouldn’t asure up to these renowned generals who have been steeped in their family’s military culture since childhood.
"Wang Li is the grandson of Wang Jian, deeply trusted by His Majesty the Emperor, and as a general, his ability is not inferior. It is indeed tricky," Shangguan Jian sighed quietly.
"Why didn’t I hear earlier that Wang Li was commanding the army? Such a significant matter should have been reported to sooner," Ye Shikai questioned.
"I heard it wasn’t originally Wang Li commanding the troops, but for so reason, he took over later. The last ti the Qin Army’s cavalry clashed with King Zhang Lan, I heard it was Wang Li who trained them personally."
"No wonder, even Wan Qi Yuan gained nothing; it turns out it was Wang Li’s elite troops," Ye Shikai suddenly understood. Wang Li is an ambitious general, and if he cos, without achieving satisfactory results, he probably won’t retreat.
"Alright, let’s go back." At this point, Ye Shikai was already sober and planned to leave.
"Old Ye, we only drank half the wine, why are we leaving so soon?"
"Stop drinking, let’s go."
Wan City, Prison.
"Stop there! This is a restricted area of the prison. Who are you?"
"You don’t recognize ?"
"Oh, it’s General Ye! Forgive , forgive , it’s my fault for not recognizing you," the prison guards imdiately opened the cell door upon seeing Ye Shikai.
"General Ye, please wait a mont while I brew a pot of hot tea for you."
"No need, I just ca to see him," Ye Shikai waved his hand, pointing at Zheng Lang inside the prison. "How is he doing?"
"It’s the sa; he refuses to say anything and is resilient. Even torture is useless."
"Alright, open the door," Ye Shikai said calmly.
"But... General, this man is extrely dangerous. If he resorts to desperate asures, it could be risky for you. Let us at least put shackles and a yoke on him first."
"It’s alright; he’s not a match for . Open the door."
"Understood."
The iron door was opened, and Ye Shikai walked in. The guards behind him wanted to follow, but he stopped them.
"You stay here and watch."
"Understood."
"Understood."
Zheng Lang did not imdiately pounce; he is a general and wouldn’t resort to such cunning tactics. Moreover, Ye Shikai entered without guards, showing sincerity, clearly indicating he had sothing to discuss.
"How is the food? I had soone bring you so good food and wine," Ye Shikai said, placing the food and wine on a wooden platform.
"Is this my last al?" Zheng Lang took the wine jug from across the wooden platform and took large gulps.
"No, the lord hasn’t given the order yet. I just wanted to chat with you today," Ye Shikai shook his head.
"Haha, General Ye, I’m just a defeated general. What is there for to tell you?" Zheng Lang laughed in self-mockery, his laughter loud and filled with disdain for Ye Shikai. It was clear that Zheng Lang despised him from the bottom of his heart. Perhaps in Zheng Lang’s eyes, he was nothing but a traitor to the court, a scoundrel worthy of contempt.
"I have sothing to tell you. The commander of the Qin Army this ti is Wang Li," Ye Shikai suddenly said.
"Haha, General Wang Li, let’s see what you do this ti. If you’re wise, you’d open the city and surrender. Perhaps His Majesty will spare your lives," Zheng Lang stood up upon hearing "Wang Li’s" na and laughed loudly. He laughed with pride. Wang Li was a famous general; if he commanded, he would be worth twenty thousand soldiers. Zheng Lang’s pride was not unfounded.
"What, you think I’m certain to lose?" Ye Shikai laughed as well.
"I spit on you, traitor. You betrayed the court, and you will et a terrible end. General Wang Li is Wang Jian’s grandson. With him leading the army, who among you can contend with him? In a few days, you’ll all be forced to retreat," Zheng Lang retorted.
"We’ll see about that," Ye Shikai sneered, though his words were tough, the pressure in his heart was imnse. The Wang Family, as influential officials in the court and confidants of His Majesty the Emperor, Wang Li’s campaign as Commander General sends a "signal" to the outside world that the court has begun to take the southern uprising seriously, hence sending Wang Li.
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Governor’s Mansion.
"What troubles you, sighing incessantly?" Ye Shikai entered the hall to find Mi Wen sitting there, continually sighing while massaging his temples, seemingly troubled by sothing difficult.
"Wang Li dispatched twenty thousand Qin troops and captured two camps yesterday. Our army lost four thousand soldiers."
"Are you worried about the Qin Army or worried about Wang Li?" Ye Shikai questioned.
"I’m not afraid of Wang Li at all!" Mi Wen suddenly shouted, his tone filled with anger.
"Back then, it was Wang Jian who led troops to destroy Chu and killed General Xiang Yan. My Chu State and the Wang Family have an irreconcilable enmity," Mi Wen said coldly.
At this point, Ye Shikai also realized so things. No wonder Mi Wen was so angry; Chu State was destroyed by Wang Jian’s army. As descendants of the Wang Family, Wang Li naturally has deep hatred with the Chu royal family. Seeing Mi Wen in this state, he certainly wishes to eliminate Wang Li.
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