Wei Yan's First Attempt

After Xi Zhicai questioned him, Wei Yan took a deep breath, knowing this was a test.

Wei Yan pointed to a spot with his finger and spoke slowly as he thought. "This is the only road from Chonghe County to Qiantong County. But precisely because of that, so many people travel it that the route is familiar. An ambush sprung rashly would easily be detected by scouts."

"I mean hiding here." As he spoke, Wei Yan shifted his finger slightly. "This spot lies away from the Official Roads and is hard to discover. This area below is an excellent place to set up camp. Based on the distance between the two places, the reinforcements from Chonghe County will inevitably choose somewhere nearby to camp and rest. The more familiar they are with this area, the more careless they'll be. When the time comes, all we need to do is launch a night raid, and we'll certainly be able to crush the enemy in one stroke!"

"Clap, clap, clap." Xi Zhicai applauded, and Guan Yu nodded slightly.

Wei Yan had considered things comprehensively. He hadn't mechanically applied what was in the Drill Manual or rashly chosen to launch a direct ambush. Instead, he could adapt to changing circumstances. This was excellent—he was unquestionably a talented general.

Since the plan had been proposed by Wei Yan, this operation was naturally handed over to him.

Halfway there, Wei Yan quietly split off with four thousand men. Meanwhile, Guan Yu's banners remained undiminished as his mighty army charged toward Qianzhong County.

When an army of twenty thousand surrounded the county, Qianzhong County's magistrate received the news and nearly spat blood before fainting.

What's wrong with them? Chonghe County is closer to you. Why travel farther instead of taking the nearer route?!

Of course, he