Chapter 1506

The king of Jinju State was also flustered and had no choice but to beg for help from Between Between Between Beijia. These days you've been swaggering on my turf, eating my food and drinking my wine, and I've even scraped together the people's fat and ointment for you—can you come out and be of use at this critical moment? Bai Mojiji is currently having a grand time attacking Yuheng City, so of course he doesn't want to bother with these trifles. Getting involved in petty squabbles among small states is truly unwise—it just saps one's strength. Besides, Between Between Between Beijia's army also has its own predicament; although they received a batch of military rations from the fortune of Nanding State, the quantity is limited, barely enough for two meals in three days, so they ultimately still need to storm the opposite shore before they can eat their fill.

But the crisis within Jinju State would indeed affect Between Between Between Beijia's army's combat effectiveness. Bai Mojiji thought it over and assigned this matter to Lu Wushuang.

In his view, the Xiluo army besides serving as cannon fodder really has no other use; keeping them on the front line only wastes rations, so it's better to send them into Jinju State to have a clumsy mutual pecking with those grassroots rebels.

Lu Wushuang didn't object either and readily agreed. Since the Jinju frontline is whatever Bai Mojiji says it is, she has no intention of arguing.

But before she left, she said this:

"I've observed General He Lingchuan of Yuheng City's past tactics—he loves to set traps for his opponents, whether it's an empty city stratagem or luring the enemy with a show of weakness. Fushanlie is a prior lesson; general, you must be careful."

Bai Mojiji laughed: "Supervisor Lu means well, but you should just focus on your mission—first suppress the bandits within Jinju State, then we'll talk."

He's been rolling in the dirt for how many years—how could he listen to a green palace maiden disciple with no experience pointing fingers? Which commander wouldn't want to set traps and lay ambushes for the enemy? But it also has to be feasible, right? Lu Wushuang gave a faint smirk.

Bai Mojiji's troops under his command seized a batch of grain from Liangchuan five days ago—just enough to feed the main army for a few days—and then he mocked her, saying the Xiluo army hadn't gathered a single grain in Liangchuan.

But in Lu Wushuang's view, that was merely a bait laid by Yuheng City, fearing Bai Mojiji would directly slam the table and retreat, refusing to play anymore.

In the long run, both sides know the grain shortage problem can certainly be resolved—saying Between Between Between Beijia can't get grain is nothing but a joke! But for now, Between Between Between Beijia's great army is being strangled by it, suffering immensely.

She took out three earth-yellow rings from her storage ring and placed them on the table: "One ring can control one Xuanjia worm."

Bai Mojiji was somewhat moved: "The Xuanjia worms treasured by the Qing Palace?"

He had heard of them but never seen them. It is said that in the Battle of the Abyss State, the Qing Palace seized the opportunity to dispatch Xuanjia worms, which played a tremendous role.

Lu Wushuang actually carries these three treasures on her person?

"These three Xuanjia worms are stationed behind my tent. I lend them to General Bai—if you choose the right moment, General Bai can use them to achieve extraordinary merit."

Bai Mujiji glanced at her, half-believing, half-doubting.

His attitude toward Lu Wushuang has never been particularly friendly—would the Qing Palace Executive Assistance Council really be so kind-hearted?

He picked up one earth-yellow ring and slipped it onto his hand.

The method of controlling the Xuanjia worm immediately surfaced in his mind.

Bai Mojiji's expression changed: "It actually consumes this much energy?"

He knew that great weapons consume greatly, but he hadn't expected it to be this great! "Success always comes at a price." Lu Wushuang gave a faint smile: "During this period when I'm absent, I wish General Bai triumphant victory!"

Having said that, she turned and left the tent.

Watching her retreating figure disappear, the aide immediately said to Bai Mojiji: "General, the Qing Palace's things cannot be used casually."

Bai Mojiji let out a low hum: "Do I still need you to tell me that?"

He has always harbored deep vigilance toward people like Lu Wushuang. Merely holding the post of Xiluo supervisor, how could she be satisfied? This sort of low-born person, their craving for power is like a shark smelling blood.

The next day, Lu Wushuang led the Xiluo army on the march to suppress the rebellion.

Before departing from the main camp at the front line, her personal guard asked: "My lord, Lord Bai shows you great disrespect—why do you still help him?"

"Help?" Lu Wushuang gazed at the vast, boundless forest on both sides: "What do you think—how long will Bai Mojiji need to take Yuheng City?"

"Ah?" The guard was startled, thought for a long while, then said: "I, your subordinate, feel that it's getting harder and harder, as if..."

At first everyone thought: How could the great army of Between Between Between Beijia possibly pause for a mere small city? Once the fighting began, they would surely sweep all the way across the Mao River Plain.

After the first battle: Hmm, something seems off?

After failing four times to storm the beach: Uh, the dikes on the west bank of the river are a bit high, and even the evening porridge is a bit thin.

"On the battlefield, if it doesn't work, it doesn't work. All those accolades—outstanding performance, military lineage, imperial favor—are utterly useless; everything must be relied upon oneself." Lu Wushuang evaluated: "Bai Mojiji has fought this many battles against his opponent; at first he still had a somewhat vigorous and imposing appearance, but as time went on he was increasingly pressed and beaten—what do you think is the reason?"

"Please, my lord, instruct me."

"I attended Bai Mojiji's pre-war conference and noticed he always wants to rack his brains to devise a foolproof plan. But on the battlefield, unexpected incidents occur too frequently, so he keeps relying on his own planning framework, preferably solving new problems with methods established beforehand."

"Precisely because his opponent adapts flexibly on the spot, each time not playing by the rules." Lu Wushuang sighed: "I observe that He Lingchuan is cunning and bold, yet his judgment is precise, and he often has extraordinary ideas."

"One rigid, one flexible—you say who will gain the upper hand? Bai Mojiji has fought this many battles, his routines have long been figured out by the opponent, yet he remains blissfully unaware. The opponent grows more and more at ease with each fight, while he grows more and more passive!" Just then a grasshopper leapt across before her eyes; she whipped out her whip and cracked it—*Pa! *—sending it flying: "Hah, the battlefield doesn't observe human etiquette; it has no room for mediocrities!"

The guard hesitated before saying: "But... but General Bai doesn't seem to show any signs of defeat?"

"After all, he commands Between Between Between Beijia's army!" Lu Wushuang snorted coldly: "Besides, He Lingchuan on the opposing side has long gauged Bai Mojiji's capabilities, yet he delays defeating Bai Mojiji precisely because he doesn't want my country to replace commanders!"

"This..." How did you figure that out?

"The results of every battle are roughly the same—Bai Mojiji suffers no major defeat, nor does the opponent achieve a major victory." Lu Wushuang said lightly: "If the Heling surname commander weren't vastly superior to Bai Mojiji in skill, how could he control the situation so silently and motionlessly?"

"Moreover, the Yuheng City troops guarding the river dikes have been constantly rotated! I've heard that He Lingchuan's forces include Yuheng troops, Ximo troops, and even his elite Tiger Wing army! He's treating the battlefield as a whetstone, dragging all units down to drill!"

If he weren't handling things with ease, which commander facing Between Between Between Beijia would dare do this? "You think only I see this? Bai Mojiji's subordinates have several veteran officers who know this full well but dare not speak up." Lu Wushuang gave a light sigh: "Imperial military posts are always occupied by such mediocrities; we who wish to display our talents find it harder than ascending to heaven."

Though young, she has already reached the rank of Qing Palace Executive Assistant; to advance further, she must only accumulate battle achievements—and they must be glorious achievements.

The guard immediately said: "You are a great talent; surely your wishes will be fulfilled."