I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse-Chapter 1936 - 1938: Damn! Who Taught You That Pose?
"Father, Li Muyun is nothing more than a mere barbarian. Once we deal with Yuan Shang and the three brothers, we shall be able to recapture Xuzhou together!" Cao Pi looked at Cao Cao with fiery eyes.
Cao Cao chuckled and said, "The abilities of this child surpass the three of you brothers. Only by joining forces can you eliminate him!"
"Yes, your child will certainly relieve father of his worries!" Cao Pi, together with two men behind him, responded loudly.
As various major forces were discussing your establishment of the seventh city and further expansion of power, you had already personally led 100,000 elite soldiers to reach Shiyang, a small city across the river from Jiangxia City.
Jiangxia is in a state of emergency!
This force of 100,000 elite soldiers was drawn from the original six cities in Xuzhou. Although it’s not possible to say each can contend against a hundred, facing ten opponents is absolutely no problem.
The 100,000 troops almost silently gathered outside Shiyang City, with 20,000 acting as the vanguard. Additionally, there was a very special group accompanying the army, distinctively dressed from the regular soldiers. These people wore no heavy armor and had scarcely any protective gear, each dressed lightly. They were so well-hidden that even during the day, they were unseen. Their numbers remained mysterious, and their leader made countless soldiers sleepless, tossing and turning.
At this moment, within the temporary army tent, you sat upright and by your side stood a veiled woman, who needed no introduction as she was your Seventh Lady, Zheng Zhi. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎
The appearance of Zheng Zhi caused no surprise to Zhao Yun and other generals, but rather some delight. Because numerous subordinates were initially trained personally by you as Special Combat Soldiers from Penglai Island, they were very familiar with Zheng Zhi’s abilities and greatly admired her, especially since she brought along a newly trained female special forces unit.
With the rapid increase in Xuzhou’s population and men enlisting in the army, the number of women also grew considerably, reaching saturation in workplaces, and leading to many idle individuals. Therefore, your famed "Nation’s Charming Wives Group" convened a meeting, deciding to establish the Empire’s newest military unit, Female Scout Soldiers.
In accordance with the combat strategy and theory you had previously instilled in Zheng Zhi, she believed that these female reconnaissance soldiers were not primarily for combat, but for scouting enemy situations, relaying the most accurate information to combat troops swiftly—know yourself and the enemy, and you will emerge victorious in a hundred battles.
They could also conduct disruptive activities behind enemy lines, inflict crippling, bone-breaking damage while also carrying out what you called "Behead Operations."
Clearing your throat, you spoke: "Now, there is a straightforward task before you. The small city ahead, Shiyang, is almost within reach. I need a force to take it with the fastest speed and the least casualties."
"Lord, leave this task to me, Old Zhang!" Zhang Fei stepped forward from the crowd to salute you.
With a slight twitch at the corner of your mouth, you looked at Zhang Fei, asking, "How many men are you planning to use, and how will you attack Shiyang City?"
"Isn’t that easy? That Shiyang is just a small port with only three sides of walls. I’ll have 5,000 feign a frontal assault while personally leading 200 soldiers skilled in swimming to enter the river. Once the gate opens, the brats will be at our mercy."
Upon hearing this, everyone’s brows furrowed, regarding Zhang Fei with expressions akin to encountering a monster, as if meeting Zhang Fei for the first time.
"What’s wrong? Is there an issue?"
"No problem, absolutely no problem." A general familiar with Zhang Fei chuckled foolishly.
"Never thought Yi De could have such a clever strategy. Lord, I think it’s feasible!"
Zhao Yun, having a good relationship with Zhang Fei, initially convinced Zhang Fei to join Zhao Yun’s troops from Lü Dai and Yu Jin, with Yu Jin planning to send Zhang Fei to guard Wushuang City as deputy general. Upon joining Zhao Yun’s forces, Zhang Fei discovered their combat strategies and training methods differed from others’, things he had never heard before.
Additionally, due to Zhang Fei’s rough nature, he initially faced resistance in Zhao Yun’s troops, but under Zhao Yun’s guidance, the team began to understand Zhang Fei’s straightforwardness, gradually accepting him, eventually forming a strong camaraderie. For Zhang Fei, this was a main aspect driving his fighting spirit.
You then decided on the spot: "In that case, Yi De will handle Shiyang City!"
"Thank you, Lord!"
Finally, you didn’t forget to add: "Yi De, this is our first battle entering Jingzhou. I hope you achieve a glorious victory!"
"Rest assured, Lord, Old Zhang’s work is flawless!" At this, Zhang Fei even raised his thumb to you.
"What the heck! Who taught you this gesture?" You blurted out.
"Heh heh, wasn’t it learned from Zilong and the others." Zhang Fei laughed foolishly.
Meanwhile, in Jiangxia City opposite Shiyang, a rough-looking middle-aged general paced anxiously at home.
"General, Mr. Zhuge has arrived!"
Upon hearing this call from outside, the man immediately smiled with joy: "Quickly, invite him in!"
Shortly after, Zhuge Liang, dressed in long robes and holding a feather fan on a cold winter day, slowly entered.
"Mr. Kongming, I’ve been hoping for your arrival." The middle-aged man hurriedly approached, saluting Zhuge Liang.
With a broad smile, Zhuge Liang showed no sign of anxiety despite the impending battle.
He returned the salute to the middle-aged man, laughing: "No need to worry, General, I have a strategy to ensure Jiangxia’s safety."
"Please enlighten me!" In truth, upon hearing about your army of 100,000 advancing towards Jingzhou, his legs almost went weak with fear. Li Muyun’s reputation and infamy frightened everyone in Nine Provinces, even Cao Cao couldn’t stand against you. How could a small Jiangxia County resist your Iron Riders and Tusks?
Lightly shaking the fan in his hand, Zhuge Liang smiled: "Does the General know that Li Muyun and Lady Cai were once moored overnight on a boat, and that Cai Dehui also shares a close bond with Li Muyun?"
"What!? This... this can’t be!" The middle-aged man’s face showed shock, "If it is as you say, then Jingzhou is surely in Li Muyun’s grasp."
"Li Muyun always acts with careful planning, never fights without assurance." Zhuge Liang deliberately shrouded in mystery, further piquing the middle-aged man’s curiosity.
"Sir, what should be done?"
Zhuge Liang chuckled and replied: "Were I in the General’s position, I would abandon the city and surrender."
The middle-aged man became furious upon hearing this: "Sir, are you here to mock me, Huang Zu!? Li Muyun is notorious, ruthless towards scholar gentry and aristocratic families. If you acquire Jingzhou, won’t our prominent families be obliterated?"
Knowing Huang Zu was hooked, Zhuge Liang continued to persuade: "The General’s words are indeed true. With Lord Liu alive and Cai Family unwilling to betray, I believe you could engage in battle, but this battle is not what appears..."
An hour later, Zhuge Liang gracefully departed from Huang Zu’s residence, and traveled directly towards Changsha County by carriage.
After Zhuge Liang left, a young man entered through a side door, none other than Huang She, who had taken Huang Shuo away earlier.
"Father, this plan is extremely perilous. It is rumored that Li Muyun possesses immense martial prowess and divine power unstoppable by anyone. If he escapes, our Huang Family might face complete destruction!"
