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Liu Yuan reported,

"But the attack by Liangshan just now terrified the henchmen."

"Everyone is terrified now,"

"I'm terrified that Liangshan will suffer another similar fate!"

"The crossbows and catapults of Liangshan are truly far more powerful than those of the government."

Duan Sanniang's face was also filled with lingering fear.

"Back when we were in Huaixi,"

"I didn't see that the government's ballistae and catapults were particularly powerful,"

"I never imagined that Liangshan would be so powerful!"

"Madam, most of the ballistae and catapults acquired by the government are unusable due to years of disrepair,"

Liu Yuan explained,

"In terms of power, it naturally cannot compare to the meticulously maintained power of Liangshan..."

Chapter 1145 The Cicada Sheds Its Shell

"If this continues, let alone three to five days,"

Duan San Niang said anxiously,

"Even if it's just for one day, I don't think we can hold out!"

"I think so too,"

Liu Yuan said in a low voice,

"Madam, the reliable soldiers and horses you asked me to find before..."

"I've already got everything ready..."

"Isn't it a bit inappropriate to leave now?"

Duan San Niang was still somewhat hesitant.

"Madam, Du Xue did make one correct statement,"

Liu Yuan said in a low voice,

"Liangshan is clearly employing a strategy of exhausting its troops,"

"It's either a cacophony of noise, or stones and arrows raining down from the sky,"

"If this continues, the henchmen will be exhausted, both physically and mentally,"

"I'm afraid even if I wanted to leave, I wouldn't be able to."

"But if we leave now,"

Duan San Niang said worriedly,

"This military camp is likely to fall apart soon."

"Madam, I have an idea,"

Liu Yuan chuckled softly.

"The lady said she was ill and needed to rest in the camp, and no one else was allowed to enter."

"Then the lady gave me an order to go back and see when the chieftain would be able to arrive."

"In this way, the henchmen will have something to look forward to."

"After that, all you have to do is dress up as my personal guard and leave with me, madam!"

"Should we tell Du Xue about this?"

Duan San Niang inquired.

"Of course, we should tell Du Xue about this,"

Liu Yuan said in a deep voice,

"Given his personality, once he learns that Madam is leaving, he will probably stop her immediately!"

"Let's just keep it from him!"

"But what if he finds out,"

Duan Shaoniang said,

"This camp is bound to be in chaos!"

"Madam, isn't Du Xue always known for his steady and reliable work style and his ability to share the chieftain's burdens?"

Liu Yuan laughed dismissively.

"If he can really do that, then even if he discovers that the lady is not here,"

"They'll definitely keep it a secret from the henchmen in the village and try to hold onto this camp!"

"And if he discovers that his wife is not there, he immediately starts making a scene,"

"That means everything this guy said and did in the past was just for show."

"Whether it's the lady or the chieftain,"

"We can't rely on him anymore!"

".....Um,"

After thinking for a while, Duan San Niang

Although somewhat hesitant

But in the end he nodded.

Speaking of,

This woman wasn't afraid of death.

But they were afraid of falling into the hands of the Liangshan bandits.

They used it to coerce Wang Qing!

Wang Qing now owns the mountain stronghold.

It can be said that the empire was built by the couple together.

Once Duan Sanniang falls into the hands of Liangshan...

Regarding the Huaixi region,

This will obviously have a significant impact.

.....

After discussing it, Duan San Niang and Liu Yuan...

They decided to take immediate action.

Duan Sanniang first summoned the entire army,

He announced to his followers that Wang Qing's reinforcements were less than two days' journey away.

Let the henchmen hold on a little longer.

We will definitely be able to hold out until Wang Qing leads his army to our aid!

This time,

This actually boosted the morale of the henchmen, which had been low due to the Liangshan stones and iron arrows.

I'm excited again!

Although Du Xue found it strange,

Why is Wang Qing almost here?

But he hasn't received any news at all.

But seeing that the henchmen were no longer as terrified as before...

Du Xue thought this was a way for Duan San Niang to boost the morale of her men.

So I didn't pay much attention to it!

But unexpectedly, after that,

Then, Duan San Niang suddenly announced...

Liu Yuan was to lead two hundred henchmen.

Go and welcome Wang Qingde's reinforcements!

Upon hearing this, Du Xue

He quickly began to persuade them.

"Madam, the village is already short-handed,"

"How can we send Chief Liu out again?"

"Even if someone is needed to lead the way for the chieftain,"

"All we need to do is send a squad of soldiers over,"

"Why would Chief Liu need to personally appear and take more than two hundred people with him?"

"Hmph, the reason why the village is short-handed right now is all thanks to a few lucky people,"

Liu Yuan immediately retorted,

"The reason I went out to greet the chieftain..."

"The main thing is to explain the situation here in detail to the chieftain,"

"Those Liangshan people are full of tricks. They're surrounding us now but not attacking. Who knows what they're up to?"

"Otherwise, the chieftain wouldn't know the details of this place,"

"What if we accidentally step into Liangshan's trap?"

“Even so, it shouldn’t require more than two hundred people, right?” Du Xue retorted.

"Hmph, the Liangshan cavalry is nearby,"

Liu Yuan snorted coldly.

"Without a certain number of men following me, I'm afraid I'd have barely left this camp,"

"They're about to be captured by Liangshan..."

Chapter 1146 Did they run away ahead of schedule?

Although what Liu Yuan said was reasonable,

But Du Xue still had a furrowed brow.

He always felt that Liu Yuan had ulterior motives in his words.

This matter is definitely not that simple.

But seeing that Duan Sanniang was on Liu Yuan's side...

Thinking about my recent string of defeats,

Du Xue could only remain silent.

.....

Liu Yuan went to reorganize the troops and was to accompany him to welcome Wang Qingde's army.

After Du Xue patrolled the camp once,

Finally, they arrived at Duan San Niang's tent.