Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 206

Chapter 206: Chapter 104: Bluffing Part 1

Chapter 206: Chapter 104: Bluffing Part 1

Just as Yun Poxing’s son’s head still hung in the Jin Army’s camp, he was likely always thinking of taking it back. What better opportunity than tonight?

Even if Yun Poxing had no such intention, he would likely develop one.

This was Bai Qingyan’s psychological attack!

Shen Liangyu had always been by Bai Qingyan’s side. Before long, Zhang Duanrui, Zhen Zeping, Shi Panshan, Wei Zhaonian, and Cheng Yuanzhi entered the tent together. Gu Wenchang and Shen Kunyang, one with a leg injury and the other with an arm injury, were left by Bai Qingyan to guard Tianmen Pass and Fengcheng, respectively.

“Tonight, Yun Poxing will attack the camp; therefore, once night falls, General Cheng Yuanzhi and General Zhang Duanrui will lead five thousand elite soldiers to sneak attack Yun Poxing’s camp via Linggu Pass and Black Bear Mountain. General Zhen Zeping and I will lead five hundred soldiers as bait within the camp. General Wei Zhaonian will lead the Bai family army, and General Shi Panshan will lead the remaining forces to ambush the surroundings. We must ensure that the Xiliang army does not return!”

General Wei Zhaonian of the Bai family army needed no introduction. After the battle of Wengshan, the armies of Zhen Zeping, Zhang Duanrui, and Shi Panshan had immense trust in Bai Qingyan and naturally agreed unanimously.

“Isn’t it too risky for General Bai to be the bait?” Zhen Zeping said. “I can stay behind alone!”

Bai Qingyan was somewhat surprised that Zhen Zeping would worry about her. She shook her head. “Yun Poxing learns from his mistakes. This time, only if he is certain that I am here will he come.”

Bai Jinzhi’s heart raced, fearing that Bai Qingyan would send her away. She held tightly onto Bai Qingyan’s hand, determined to stay by Bai Qingyan’s side to protect her.

She glanced through the command tent door towards the south of the Jinghe, a hint of a smile in her eyes. “Order the army to conduct a drill before the afternoon meal, focusing on… a camp raid!”

“Huh?” Zhen Zeping was a bit puzzled. “Why?”

“To make Yun Poxing think I am bluffing, trying to intimidate him!” Bai Qingyan said.

“I follow orders!” Wei Zhaonian said without hesitation, cupping his fists.

“I follow orders!” Zhang Duanrui also followed.

Although Zhen Zeping had many questions, he cupped his fists with Shi Panshan and followed orders.

After all, no one doubted Bai Qingyan’s capabilities.

Before the Jin army started cooking in the afternoon, the bugle sounded, and the war drums rolled.

The Xiliang army, like startled birds, anxiously grabbed their weapons. The Xiliang generals rushed out of their tents and, while gazing at the fluttering flags and swirling dust of the Jin army camp across the Jinghe, quickly headed for Yun Poxing’s command tent.

Seeing Yun Poxing already mounted on his warhorse, the Xiliang generals, faces pale, asked, “Commander?! Are the Jin army attacking?!”

“Full alert! I’ll go check!” Yun Poxing, heart filled with unease, gritted his teeth and shouted.

“I’ll go with the Commander!”

Several generals mounted their horses and followed Yun Poxing, galloping towards the Jinghe.

The closer they got, the louder the battle cries from the Jin army’s camp across the river.

Yun Poxing stood on the riverbank, his horse anxiously stamping its hooves.

He saw soldiers with the Bai family army’s black banners and white manticore flags rush out from all directions across the river. The soldiers guarding Yun Poxing swiftly drew their swords to protect him.

“Retreat quickly! Be prepared for battle!”

Someone shouted, but Yun Poxing remained unmoved on his horse, frowning and staring across the river.