What Guan Ning is most worried about is the West Route Army.

Initially, he sent 80,000 people, led by General Hao Cang, to capture the three northwest states. Later, Zhou Qing, the former deputy general of the Anbei Army, led 50,000 troops and joined forces with a total of 130,000 troops.

The West Route Army has the largest number of people because there is also a Northwest Army in the northwest.

This northwest army can be regarded as a border defender, mainly defending the countries in the western region. Because it is in the bitter cold land outside the Great Wall, this northwest army is also very powerful.

Unexpectedly, the Mahayana religion founded by Wukong played a role in causing chaos in Weizhou in the northwest.

Weizhou is also known as Sinzhou.

The environment here was harsh and harsh, and the imperial court sent all those who had committed serious crimes to Weizhou.

The people here have been strong and fierce for a long time. Under Wukong's instigation, these people actually started to raise troops in response to Guan Ning, causing a rebellion.

Worried that the situation would get out of control, Emperor Long Jing urgently mobilized the Tianxiong Army, causing a gap in strength between the two sides.

The Northwest Army plus the Tianxiong Army, even with the help of the Mahayana Sect, the West Army was naturally invincible and was stuck in a bitter battle.

In fact, Guan Ning has always had close contact with the East and West Route Army and knew that the West Route Army was facing difficulties.

The results achieved on his side must also relieve his pressure...

But what does it mean for all the imperial troops to retreat at this time?

Shouldn't they stabilize the situation?

Or do you want to wait for Liang Jun to arrive?

Guan Ning was puzzled.

"It is true that they retreated. Gao Cangyi led the remaining troops to the Pingjibei area and almost gave up a state."

Jin Yue, who was in charge of military intelligence, said: "Emperor Long Jing issued a decree saying that he is willing to withdraw his troops to reduce the war, hoping to calm your murderous intention."

"Um?"

Guan Ning said: "Are these the original words of Emperor Longjing?"

"right."

"He said this publicly at the court meeting, but it spread quickly. There must be some secret operation."

"This is someone giving him advice behind his back."

Guan Ning opened his mouth and said: "You are retreating and your ministers are advancing, but they are over there. He is the general of my army."

"hypocritical!"

Pang Qingyun said angrily: "It is extremely shameless to lead Liang Jun into Dakang while putting on a high profile."

"What are the movements of the Tianxiong Army?"

"Retired too."

Jin Yue said: "We have retreated to Kaizhou."

"Kaizhou? Isn't this very close to us?"

Pang Qingyun was surprised and asked: "Is their target us?"

Only then did everyone react.

"Retreating clearly but advancing in earnest. It's obvious that they knew that our Central Route Army was a greater threat, so they transferred their troops here..."

"But Emperor Long Jing said that, if we continue to attack and march by force, there might be something wrong, right?"

A general made a suggestion, which was met with nods of approval.

The area near the central part was under the rule of the imperial court, which was different from the area in the north where it had a good foundation of popular support.

"The Tianxiong Army is moving over, and the Liang Kingdom's army is also coming. Are they going to concentrate all their forces against us?"

The surrounding generals were discussing.

Guan Ning frowned slightly, he always felt that this matter was a bit strange.

In the battle of Pingzhangguan, the imperial army suffered heavy losses and caused great panic in various places. In fact, at this time, it was even more difficult to retreat.

What's the use of your high profile? Doesn't it prove your cowardice?

Are you taking the opportunity to move the Tianxiong army to the middle?

It's not necessary either.

Because the Liang army is coming, they can completely defend the middle road.

So what is their purpose?

Guan Ning was suddenly startled.

It should be the West Route Army!

Facing a strong enemy, Guan Ning ordered the army on the West Route to hold on and hold back the enemy troops. Therefore, the court had no choice but to spend nearly 300,000 troops there.

They didn't want to waste any more time, so they took the opportunity to use tactics.

Retreating openly and advancing covertly, and openly mobilizing the Tianxiong army to leave, is actually just a pretense.

At this time, if he knew that the enemy troops were retreating and turning around him, the West Route Army, which had been trapped for a long time, would inevitably advance deep into the territory, and would be ambushed by the enemy!

This is a tactic to lure the enemy!

Guan Ning figured everything out in an instant. Everything seemed normal, but on the contrary, there was a hidden murderous intention. This was also the brilliance of the strategy.

Thoughts flashed through.

Guan Ning asked again: "After Gao Cangyi's defeat, the imperial court will inevitably re-appoint generals. Is there any replacement?"

"have."

Jin Yue said: "Emperor Long Jing once again activated Yu Wenxiong..."

"Is it Yu Wenxiong again?"

Guan Ning's expression changed slightly, which further confirmed his suspicion.

Yu Wenxiong is a powerful person.

If he hadn't used a trick earlier to make Emperor Long Jing change his commander before the battle, perhaps there wouldn't have been such a great victory.

This strategy of retreating covertly and advancing secretly to lure the enemy deeper is probably his handiwork...

The West Route Army is in danger.

He almost didn't expect it, let alone others, and Hao Cang, the general of the West Route Army, has an impulsive personality...

Thinking like this.

Guan Ning said hurriedly: "Immediately send someone to inform Hao Cang and Zhou Qing and tell them to stand still."

"Your Majesty?"

No one understood it.

A general asked: "The Tianxiong Army has been mobilized to Kaizhou. This is a good opportunity for the West Route Army to get out of the circle."

"What a good opportunity to get out of the trap, I suspect this is just a trap."

"Isn't it possible?"

Another general said: "Didn't we detect that the Tianxiong army was mobilizing?"

"The Tianxiong Army has 200,000 people. If we mobilize 30,000 people, we will also mobilize them. If we mobilize 50,000 people, we will also mobilize them. Do you understand what I mean?"

Guan Ning looked grim.

"Yu Wenxiong has a deep plan. It's a long way from Yizhou, so it's too late to notify him..."

"Then what should we do?"

Everyone understands the seriousness of the matter.

Going deep alone is very dangerous.

Guan Ning said in a deep voice: "We will set off immediately and rush to Kaizhou. The Tianxiong Army is about to mobilize here. If they use a trick on the West Route Army, then this army will not be very large. We can eat it!"

"A plan within a plan?"

"It doesn't count."

Guan Ning said in a low voice: "This can only be regarded as a slight supplement. If the West Route Army suffers a heavy blow, it will be a serious loss. This time it may have to lose to Yu Wenxiong."

"Not necessarily, Hao Cang and the others might be able to tell..."

Pang Qingyun said, his voice gradually lowered.

The West Route Army was led by two generals, one was Hao Cang and the other was Zhou Qing, both of whom were impulsive and bellicose...

"Bless yourself."

Guan Ning had no choice but to try his best to remedy the situation.

He did not dare to neglect any more and immediately gathered his troops and rushed to Kaizhou.

And at this moment.

Yu Wenxiong and Shen Xingyun have arrived in Yizhou, one of the three northwest states.

After being re-appointed, Yu Wenxiong immediately rushed to the front line without any delay.

"Report, the enemy army captured five cities in a row in one day, and their offensive was rapid and rapid..."

Listening to such a war report, Yu Wenxiong was not surprised but overjoyed.

They were indeed fooled.

After the army retreated, this Western Route Army was like a hungry wolf that had been trapped for many days and started going crazy as soon as it was released!

Take five cities in one day?

They are just empty cities, so what if we take ten of them?
Chapter completed!