Calm and Composed, With a Good Plan

"Zhuwu is only a few dozen li from Bijing. There's nothing wrong with General Gao setting out early. You should all head back and rest as well." Lan Yuan waved a hand, then prepared to lie down.

Gao Ling sat anxiously at the edge of the couch. "Boyang, aren't you supposed to be clever? Zhuwu and Bijing are indeed separated by a few dozen li, but once we take Bijing, won't we still have to travel those same few dozen li? Linyi Kingdom's defenders are all worthless. How could they withstand my father's attack? If you don't take this seriously, by the time we capture Bijing City, the cities behind it may all be gone."

Bracing himself with both hands, Lan Yuan leaned back. Seeing Chu Qing standing at the doorway and nodding repeatedly, he had not the slightest doubt in Gao Shun's ability.

"What do you want me to do?" Lan Yuan looked meaningfully at the two of them.

"We need to arrange the battle deployment for Bijing so the officers and soldiers of every camp can sleep tonight. Besides, I suggest we set out earlier too, so we won't fall behind in terms of time." Gao Ling spoke earnestly.

"What does Sima Chu think?" Lan Yuan turned to ask Chu Qing.

Chu Qing nodded and replied, "Though General Sha's Wuxi Barbarians are not the equal of the Trap-Breaking Army, taking on the poorly equipped Cham People forces will not be difficult. Yuanfeng's concerns are not without reason. Based on my many years of understanding General Gao, while attacking Zhuwu, he will certainly send scouts ahead to reconnoiter the next city. After taking the city, he will rest briefly and press on in pursuit of victory."

Lan Yuan answered with a smile, "In truth, I have long had a