Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 831 - 623: Why Do You Bully My Little Sister? (Part 2)
Then he said: "It’s difficult to catch them all without exception."
Yu Wenye did not deny it, but said gravely, "Therefore, we cannot act at night, but must act during the day."
"..."
"In this way, if one escapes, one can be caught."
"..."
"We can’t rely on just our group to act; we must launch a two-pronged attack to achieve this result."
"A two-pronged attack?"
Shen Wuzheng looked at him: "You want to split the forces?"
Yu Wenye shook his head, "The two routes I mentioned are our route, plus Yan Jie’s route."
"Prince Qi?"
Nie Chong was somewhat surprised and said, "But Prince Qi is currently encircled in the valley. Even if we want them to act with us, there’s no way to notify the people inside."
Yu Wenye shook his head and said, "No need to notify; he himself knows it’s time to act."
Nie Chong was even more puzzled, "Why?"
Shen Wuzheng furrowed his brow, thought for a moment, and said, "Is it because of provisions? Their provisions have been supporting them till now and are almost exhausted?"
Yu Wenye nodded and said, "Correct. They fled Taiyuan hastily, surely didn’t carry much provisions. The fact that the people are still guarding the valley entrance without breaking in proves the people inside aren’t too hungry to move, but they’ll run out of provisions in the next couple of days."
Shen Wuzheng said, "But it might not necessarily be tomorrow."
Yu Wenye stared ahead. Although the firelight was so far away that it was almost a pinpoint in their sight, it was clearly reflected in his eyes, revealing a sharpness and clarity. He said in a deep voice, "But tomorrow, this group will act."
Shen Wuzheng was startled and looked ahead again, "You mean the people encircling them will act?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
Yu Wenye faintly smiled, turned to look at him, "If you were besieging Yan Jie, what method would you use to compel him to capitulate?"
Shen Wuzheng furrowed his brow slightly, looked ahead again, thought for a moment, and suddenly understood, saying, "Fire attack!"
Nie Chong next to him suddenly widened his eyes.
Yu Wenye nodded and smiled, "Exactly."
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"This valley is narrow, the road is short, and there’s only one exit. The best method is a fire attack. Smoke can also force people out from inside."
"..."
"The reason they haven’t done this the past couple of days is because—"
"Because it’s been raining,"
Shen Wuzheng took a deep breath and said, "With the rain, a fire attack can’t be used, and smoke won’t be as effective."
Yu Wenye nodded, "That’s right."
Shen Wuzheng said nothing more, just turned his head to give Yu Wenye a deep look.
It was only then he recalled what Yu Wenye had said in the assembly hall at Tongguan County Government three days ago, noting on the map that Yu Wencheng could only hold out for two more days. Everyone heard that statement, but thought it was baseless at the time. Now it seems they were the ones who were ignorant.
Yu Wenye calculated precisely.
Not only did he accurately gauge Yu Wencheng’s provisions, he assessed the terrain, and even factored in the weather.
This person’s military talent is not just innate brilliance, but outright genius!
Looking around the world, it seems there might not be another who could foresee competently like him, and this kind of ability in such tumultuous times would carve out a path for success, even without ancestral protection.
It would create a brighter future.
Therefore, Shang Ruyi choosing him was not a mistake.
Except—
Perhaps sensing Shen Wuzheng’s change in gaze, Yu Wenye turned his head to look at him and said in a deep voice, "What is it?"
"..."
Shen Wuzheng was silent for a while, then looked up ahead and said, "But we should carefully observe some more to avoid any mishaps when sending troops tomorrow."
Yu Wenye watched him for a moment, then turned his head, "Naturally."
Listening to their conversation, Nie Chong seemed to understand something. He said nothing more, just quietly looked ahead for a moment before saying, "Your Highness, it’s leeward here, I can’t hear what they’re saying."
"..."
"I’m going to walk down there; I should be able to hear what they’re saying."
Yu Wenye glanced beside him; although the ground beneath their feet was cut like a knife edge cliff, the sides were steep slopes, tough to walk but passable for those specifically probing enemy positions.
So he nodded, "Go ahead."
"Yes."
Nie Chong took the order, immediately sprang up, still crouching, and walked down the slope. Yu Wenye thought for a moment and reminded him, "Be careful not to expose yourself."
Nie Chong quickly said, "I understand."
After saying this, his silhouette faded into the dark night amidst the Pine Forest.
Left on the cliffside were just two people.
The wind blew, the pine branches behind them shook continuously, rubbing together producing a rustling sound, like distant sea waves, but this sound only made the silent world around the two people seem even quieter.
Just then, a cold voice said, "Prince Qin, why do you treat the Princess this way?"
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Yu Wenye furrowed his brow sharply, turned his head to look at Shen Wuzheng.
The other party looked at him too.
Two gazes met, both shining sharply, and though Yu Wenye knew Shen Wuzheng followed him to explore enemy positions for a reason, the latter’s unusual silence and gaze made him feel that there were things he would say, he hadn’t expected the other to start with those words.
And not waiting for a response, Shen Wuzheng spoke again, this time in a lower and more solemn tone: "Or perhaps I should ask this—"
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"Yu Wenye, why did you deceive my little sister?"
