Chapter 428 - 425: Divide and Consume_1
Zhao Sheng’s grip on the reins tightened, his eagle-like sharp eyes staring at Bai Qingyan, who had captured his younger brother Zhao Tong, as if he wished to tear Bai Qingyan apart.
"Yesterday, our army had a day of rest. I wonder if General Xun has rested well and is ready for a battle?" Liu Hong said lightly, a smile on his face as if he was certain of victory. "Or does General Xun need to wait for the grain supplies to arrive before he can fight since they were burned?"
The mention of the burnt grain supplies caused Xun Tianzhang’s heart to ache.
He had deliberately not transported the grain to the camp, fearing that it would be lost if the Jin Army attacked. He hadn’t expected someone to burn the supplies nonetheless.
Xun Tianzhang composed himself and looked at Bai Qingyan with a smile. "I’ve studied Young General Bai’s battle tactics thoroughly. I thought he was skilled in surprise attacks, but I didn’t expect that with a change in the Jin Army’s commander, they’d have the patience to just burn our grain without attacking the camp."
Bai Qingyan raised her eyes, hiding a sharp edge, and looked at Xun Tianzhang. "We will attack tonight."
Liu Hong’s grip on the reins tightened, and his lips pressed together tightly.
Xun Tianzhang saw Liu Hong’s reaction and laughed heartily, cupping his hands in Bai Qingyan’s direction. "Then tonight, I shall wait for Young General Bai in the camp!"
Before Bai Qingyan could respond, Liu Hong said to Xun Tianzhang, "General Xun needs to wait until the grain supplies arrive and rest well before he can fight! But our Jin Army cannot wait. As commander, I’ll give General Xun three days. If General Xun still does not engage in battle after three days, I will have to lead the troops in a direct attack."
Bai Qingyan lowered her eyes, remaining silent. Liu Hong repeatedly mentioned the grain supplies and was firm in giving a three-day ultimatum, seemingly wanting to... raid the Liang Army’s grain supplies.