Ready to Run
More than two million shi of grain.
That's almost 60% of their current grain reserves!
The fire has burned everything away, and the strategy to aid Pengzhou will inevitably suffer a severe blow.
"With our current food reserves, it will be difficult to sustain a war against the Great Li Army."
The army that has already marched to Xifeng must be running out of food. If they are besieged, it will be a disaster!
Zuo Wenqing's face was grim!
The northward-bound troops number nearly 30,000, and other troops are continuously rushing to their aid!
Currently, food supplies have been completely cut off.
Without sufficient supplies, the army might even mutiny!
"We must now do everything in our power to get the grain here!"
Heavenly King Hong's eyes were bloodshot; the sudden all-out attack by the Great Li Army caught him completely off guard.
This completely severed their connection with Pengzhou!
His hometown, Lin Yang Prefecture, was directly exposed to the Great Li Army, and if he was not careful, his stronghold would be wiped out by the enemy!
"Sparing no effort to aid Pengzhou!"
This wasn't just his idea; many generals' families lived in Lin Yang Prefecture!
If he didn't do this, the entire Taiping Army would fall apart in an instant.
"Your Majesty, we are now out of supplies. If we act rashly, we could very well wipe out the great advantage we have built up in an instant."
Heavenly King Hong's strategist Lin Youqing, was also in a dilemma. "Even if we draw supplies from various places, it will take at least half a month for them to arrive."
The Great Li Army's cavalry had already burned all the provisions and supplies of the soldiers at the front.
Their remaining food supplies wouldn't last long, at most two or three days.
We simply didn't have enough time.
"They looted all the grain from the people along the way, and even the powerful clans were forced to give up their grain."
Otherwise, your entire clan will be exterminated!
Heavenly King Hong's voice was chilling!
At the same time, Ye Yingshan and the others also learned about what Qin Yan had done!
Everyone looked shocked.
Deep behind enemy lines, stirring up trouble.
They not only burned the enemy's supplies to ashes, but also escaped unscathed.
"All troops cease attacking the city and proceed with all force to Changxin!"
Ye Yingshan's eyes flickered; he realized this was an opportunity.
The Taiping Army that arrived in Xifeng County would certainly be short of food and supplies, and would not be able to replenish them in a short period of time.
Once their 60,000 troops arrive, they can completely wipe out this Taiping Army!
Lin Yang Prefecture was already trapped, with no way to escape.
Their right wing army's primary task was to resist the Taiping Army's reinforcements; their secondary task was to recover lost territory!
Now that he has such a good opportunity, he must weaken the Taiping Army's strength as much as possible.
Furthermore, we must prevent the Taiping Army from resorting to desperate measures at this time.
The enemy is currently facing a food shortage; they must either retreat or seize Changxin in one fell swoop!
A refund is definitely not an option.
Pengzhou is extremely important; we simply cannot stand by and watch our base fall!
"Qin Yan is indeed a lucky general."
Upon learning of the situation, Leng Qing was overjoyed.
This directly cut off the Taiping Army's food supply, both for Ye Yingshan and his men, as well as for themselves.
They both have a greater time advantage!
Tens of thousands of people launched a frenzied siege on Yuli City!
Lang Futian can only command his men to resist the Great Li Army's frenzied attacks!
Now he can only stall!
We hope that Heavenly King Hong and his men can arrive at our aid as soon as possible.
With 50,000 men defending the city, he showed no sign of panic even when facing Great Li Army from the Dali army!
We have enough provisions to feed 50,000 people for three months!
As long as he holds the city gate, even an enemy several times larger cannot defeat him.
Changxin!
Qin Yan has led his troops back!
Congratulations to the Count of Qinghe on your resounding victory!
Shi Xiong and Feng Yi were very respectful; they truly hadn't expected Qin Yan to be able to destroy the enemy's supplies.
That was enough food supplies to sustain the Taiping Army through an entire war!
"Generals, you can discuss how to defeat this wave of the Taiping Army reinforcements!"
Qin Yan pointed to Xifeng on the map, "On my way back, I sent people to check the Taiping Army camp!"
Cooking has become significantly less frequent, and their food supplies are running low.
They are definitely trying everything they can to conserve food, hoping to hold out for a few more days!
Yesterday, they were lucky to get one meal a day.
Qin Yan had used his own senses to investigate and found that the Taiping Army's food supplies were running low.
After starving for another day or two, we can launch a counterattack!
"I destroyed all the Taiping Army's supplies and provisions along their route for at least half a month."
They will not receive any food!
There are currently 15,000 troops stationed in Xifeng, and more than 10,000 more are expected to arrive soon. It will take at least five or six days for them to arrive.
Qin Yan sneered, "Launch the attack in three days and wipe out these 15,000 people!"
"Your subordinate obeys."
Shi Xiong and his companion were also deeply moved by this, their faces showing excitement.
This wave of economic advantages is enormous.
The advantage is in my hands!
"We only have enough food for half a day now; if we wait any longer, we'll all starve to death."
Inside the Xifeng Camp!
A Taiping Army roared angrily, "We must retreat now, or our lives will be in danger!"
Huang Doufu's eyes darkened as he watched this scene unfold!
"If we retreat, Heavenly King Hong will be the first to cut off our heads."
Do you really think we can just leave whenever we want?
Another officer roared angrily.
The importance of Pengzhou is self-evident, and Heavenly King Hong will rush to its aid at any cost!
The problem is that Qin Yan is just too ruthless.
They cleared the area for miles around, and now all they can do is gnaw on tree bark.
They're now in a dilemma!
If we retreat, the enemy will surely see through our plan and launch a fierce attack.
He didn't think he could hold out until the second wave of the Taiping Army arrived to reinforce him.
They need to hold out for at least five days!
In a dilapidated city, with very little food left.
A single cavalry charge could scatter them; how could they fight on an empty stomach?
Regardless of whether they advance or retreat, their fate will not be good.
"Something terrible has happened!"
A scout rushed in, hurriedly reporting, "The Red Shadow Army is back!"
The tent fell silent instantly; the people who had been arguing fell silent at that moment!
Qin Yan's terror was already deeply etched into the minds of the Taiping Army!
I've inexplicably developed a fear of this guy!
Many of the Taiping Army's generals, and even martial arts masters, were shot down by this guy.
"Changxin now has at least eight thousand cavalry; we absolutely cannot afford to confront them head-on."
Cavalry can fight infantry, especially in open terrain.
The dilapidated city walls could not withstand the charge of the cavalry.
"Withdraw!"
Huang Doufu seemed to have made a tremendous decision: Xifeng County was no longer defensible!
Staying here is tantamount to waiting to die.
Tell all the brothers, eat as much as you like today!
These words startled the generals present, who couldn't understand what he was trying to do.
"Step back!"
Huang Doufu waved wearily.
Only two trusted confidants remained in the tent!
"General, why is that?"
The two were somewhat puzzled.
"Xifeng is impossible to defend, and Hong Sheng will definitely blame us then."
Rather than waiting to die here, I'm going to run away.
Huang Doufu said resolutely, "Whether I advance or retreat, I will die, but I, Huang Doufu, will not be manipulated by others."
They joined Hong Sheng in the rebellion so that their descendants could enjoy wealth and honor.
But now he's risking his life.
If we don't leave now, we might not be able to leave at all.
With our strength, we could live a very comfortable life even if we wandered the world.
"Let whoever wants to be a general be the damn one."
Upon hearing this, the two trusted confidants nodded involuntarily.
"We are willing to follow the general."
"Good!"
Huang Doufu grinned!