RPAGF Chapter 212 Crossing the Great River Again! Smoke Bombs Deployed!
Chapter 212 Crossing the Great River Again! Smoke Bombs Deployed!
On the city wall of Xianyang.
The scout came running again, reporting loudly:
"Report—!"
"The troops under the command of the National Protector Zhang Fan are already showing signs of defeat, fleeing in disarray, abandoning their armor and weapons along the way!"
"General Wang Li has ordered an encirclement and is leading his troops in a full-scale pursuit!"
These words shocked the entire court!
No one expected that Zhang Fan would be defeated after only a little over a day!
Inside the dragon carriage.
Ying Zheng's expression remained unchanged, showing no sign of calming down.
The civil officials burst into laughter.
"Hahaha! I told you! These sorcerers are nothing but bluffing! They'll crumble in a single battle; they're a joke!"
Shao Fu Zong Yu laughed so hard he almost fell over, his face full of schadenfreude.
Everyone echoed this sentiment.
"I thought he had some extraordinary abilities, but after all that burning of grain and harassment, he still ran away after being intimidated by General Wang Li."
"Immortal Master? I'd say he's more like a stray dog! He's abandoned his armor and fled in a sorry state, utterly disgracing His Majesty!"
"Following this military exercise, I will certainly petition His Majesty to severely punish these scoundrels who spread false rumors and mislead the public!"
Meng Tian clapped his hands in praise:
"General Wang Li's military tactics were swift and decisive, attacking from both sides and forcing Zhang Fan into a corner, ultimately leading to his defeat. This is a great achievement!"
Only Wang Ben frowned even more deeply; he felt that something was amiss.
The weapons used in this military exercise were all wrapped in thick cloth and had lime powder stuck to their tops, so they had no actual killing power!
If it were a truly bloody battlefield!
Surrounded by three times the number of troops, it is understandable that morale would collapse and lead to defeat.
But this was just a military exercise, so why did it fail so quickly and so thoroughly?
Wang Ben had a bad feeling.
He had a vague feeling that Zhang Fan was doing this on purpose!
But what exactly does he want to do?
Wang Ben racked his brains but still couldn't figure out the key to this.
Seeing his solemn expression, Meng Tian couldn't help but say:
"General Wang, the outcome is already decided; perhaps you are overthinking it."
Wang Ben gazed towards the training ground and sighed softly, "Let's hope so!"
……
at the same time.
On the training ground.
Zhang Fan's thousand-strong force was currently assembled on a mountain.
The sky was somewhat overcast, with thick clouds hanging low.
A scout rushed over and reported to Zhang Fan:
"Master! General Wang Li's thousand troops are closing in on us!"
"General Wang Li's deputy, Fang Jie, has also led his troops to encircle and flank from the west!"
Zhang Fan nodded slightly upon hearing this.
He looked up at the gloomy sky and smiled with relief.
The deputy general, Fang Kui, standing to the side, had a face full of despair.
He murmured to himself:
"Wolves in front, tigers behind... I never imagined... I never imagined we'd lose so badly..."
at the same time.
Inside the 749th game, the atmosphere was completely different.
Many strategic experts looked excited!
They surrounded a huge sand table, on which two dense forests were separated by a large river, a simulated scene of a military exercise.
Data and images flashed rapidly on a huge screen.
Not long after.
Zhu Feng's eyes were resolute as he took out a plan he had prepared beforehand.
He said into the microphone:
"Comrade Zhang Fan! Proceed according to plan!"
"The weather is just right for our plans, but... the risks are still very high!"
Zhang Fan's voice then rang out throughout the entire 749th Bureau.
"Thank you for your support, sir!"
"but……"
"What good would burning your bridges do?"
"Which comeback wasn't a desperate gamble that led to victory?"
Followed by.
Zhang Fan took out his phone, opened the "Cainiao app", and clicked the "Receive" button.
As he operated the device, the battery level on the phone screen instantly dropped from 5000% to 4000%!
But in front of him, a large pile of bottles and jars of various shapes appeared out of nowhere.
Zhang Fan immediately picked one up and quickly taught Fang Kui and the surrounding soldiers how to use it.
"Master, what... what is this?"
Fang Kui stared wide-eyed, asking with a mixture of curiosity and doubt.
Zhang Fan smiled and said mysteriously:
"Proceed according to plan, break out of the encirclement, and they'll never catch us again!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Kui's expression became even more anxious:
"But it's the Guru!"
"Now only the fourth and fifth city gate towers remain under our control!"
"Where...where else can we go?"
"The road ahead is blocked; there is nowhere to retreat!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan's smile became meaningful:
"Who said we're going anywhere?"
Fang Kui was stunned for a moment, then his pupils contracted sharply, and he was immediately shocked.
If we don't go to the fourth and fifth city gates on the west side, then... then where else can we go?
He didn't have time to think it through!
Zhang Fan had already ordered him to carry out military orders, and Fang Kui immediately went down to make arrangements.
now.
Wang Li had already led his army to surround the hill where Zhang Fan was located.
Meanwhile, to the west, his deputy general Fang Jie was leading his troops to encircle the enemy.
Victory seemed to be a sure thing!
Sudden.
The scouts arrived again and reported loudly:
"General! We've located Zhang Fan's army!"
"They...they actually crossed the river to the south and fled!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Li was overjoyed and told everyone:
"Look! Zhang Fan is in a panic, with nowhere to run!"
"How dare you cross the river! You're walking right into a trap!"
Upon hearing this, the soldiers' morale soared, and their fatigue seemed to vanish completely.
Wang Li immediately ordered his troops to bypass the mountains and forests and split into two groups to surround the area to the south!
At the same time, he ordered his deputy general Fang Jie to lead his troops across the river as soon as possible and encircle the enemy from the south bank!
The sky grew even darker, and the dense clouds made the forest appear somewhat gloomy.
Wang Li's army had not gone far.
Suddenly, a large amount of fog appeared ahead.
The thick fog, carrying a pungent yet slightly sweet and fishy smell, quickly spread.
It instantly blocked everyone's view!
"not good!"
Wang Li was horrified!
The first thought that popped into his mind was:
"Would Zhang Fan burn down the forest?"
"But then he realized, it had rained just a few days ago!"
"The forest is too damp to burn anything!"
Wang Li no longer hesitated and immediately gave the order:
"Ignore this eerie mist!"
"Now that Zhang Fan has crossed the river, he must be on the other side!"
"All troops, pursue them towards the river! We must intercept them on the south bank!"
Meanwhile, on the hill.
Zhang Fan, leading his soaking wet army, was resting in the dense forest.
Fang Kui returned from a distance, his face filled with barely suppressed excitement.
"Master! Master's magical powers are truly unfathomable!"
Fang Kui said excitedly,
"The moment that small tin can was opened, it immediately released a cloud of smoke!"
"It's so pungent it makes your eyes water, and it smells really strange. Wang Li's troops must be bewitched by this eerie mist!"
After his initial excitement, he became puzzled:
"But Master, why must we cross the river first?"
"So they sneaked back again?"
"What about the war drums and 30 men?"
"Isn't this unnecessary?"