Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 651 - 596: I’m Lost, On Purpose

Chapter 651: Chapter 596: I’m Lost, On Purpose

As the Tujue large troops began to retreat north, the army of Great Sui also began to closely follow behind.

According to the plan of Zhang San and Wang Junwu, the Sui army was divided into three routes, with the central army led by Kaihuang himself.

The left route was Zhang San’s Divine Martial Army, and the right route was Wang Junwu’s Jin River Army.

The armies on the left and right flanked the Tujue troops on the left and right rear wings respectively, one to the west and one to the east.

Once the Tujue turned around to counterattack, they could surround them and grind them into the ground.

If the Tujue failed to find a suitable opportunity, then within a few days, they would be "escorted" out of the Longyun Path.

In that case, this battle would signify the complete defeat of the Tujue.

Although Zhang San knew that this would mean fewer military merits for many soldiers, at least everyone would survive, trading the least risk for the most extensive victory.

...

"Brother San, this is the third batch of supplies the Tujue have abandoned that we found on the way. I always feel something is not quite right. Could you take a look?"

Bai Dushu, with the list of recently confiscated supplies, came to report to Zhang San, who was squinting on his war horse, looking as if he had not woken up.

Recently, Zhang San had intensified his efforts, having awoken all five Divine Treasures within his Five Viscera Wheel Seas.

This war had proceeded with the soldiers below fighting, completely different from the fantasy wars Zhang San had imagined.

Thus, Zhang San had always been worried that the stronger foes would always appear last.

As a result, during this period, Zhang San seized every opportunity to enhance his own strength.

At this moment, hearing Bai Dushu’s words, Zhang San, who had hardly slept all night and was cultivating, slightly opened his eyes and asked, "Are the supplies just some food and tents? No arrows, no weapons, and no armor?"

Bai Dushu looked at Zhang San with a surprised face, then glanced at the list in his hand which he had not yet shown to Zhang San.

"Brother San, can you see through things?"

"I can see through you!" Zhang San glared at Bai Dushu and then sternly said, "Haven’t you realized that although it looks like the Tujue really want to retreat, the things they have discarded don’t affect their combat capabilities at all? They haven’t left behind anything they would actually use in battle!"

At that moment, Bai Dushu suddenly realized that was indeed the case.

"So, Brother San, you mean that the Tujue will definitely make a comeback attack?"

Zhang San slightly shook his head and whispered, "I’m not worried about them making a comeback attack; what I’m really worried about is that there might still be some strong fighters among the Tujue. After all, in this battle, as you’ve told me, quite a few cultivators at the Spiritual Platform Realm have been mobilized, but they are all just in the early stages of the Spiritual Platform Realm, all Qi Filling the Majestic Sea rank."

Bai Dushu whispered, "Brother San, aren’t you also at the Qi Filling the Majestic Sea rank?"

Zhang San glared again, and Bai Dushu immediately clammed up.

"I always feel the Tujue are brewing a major move. But for the life of me, I can’t figure out what major move they could possibly be brewing."

Bai Dushu was also perplexed at this.

"I’m also pondering, because with our current formation marching forward, the Tujue will basically have no chance to launch any major moves. Our central army isn’t going to rush forward suddenly and then fall into their trap."

Zhang San sneered, "According to the plan Wang Junwu and I devised, as long as our three armies proceed with this formation, we won’t fall into the traps of the Tujue. Unless the central route..."

Zhang San’s words trailed off as he suddenly froze.

Because Zhang San suddenly thought of something.

"The map! Bring the map here!"

Bai Dushu immediately took a map out of his Storage Ring. While Zhang San was unfolding it to take a look, he asked Bai Dushu, "Are we at this location right now?"

Bai Dushu nodded.

"Then according to the original plan, the Kaihuang forces should be at this location, right?"

Bai Dushu continued nodding.

"But if Kaihuang arrives at this position tomorrow, the terrain here is extremely suitable for an ambush. Wait! No! Even though it’s suitable for an ambush and even surrounding the Central Army, the problem is that our left and right forces could still pinch them..."

Zhang San shook his head again, feeling quite confused, but amidst all this chaos, he sensed there must be some strategy that he hadn’t thought of, one that the Tujue were planning to use against the Sui Army.

Just then, several war horses came running from the east, and the riders shouted loudly, "Divine Martial Army Military Envoy Zhang San, receive the order!"

Looking at their attire, they seemed to be messengers sent by Kaihuang.

"Kaihuang orders! Command the Divine Martial Army to advance speedily and arrive at the northwest of the Tujue forces by this evening, to attack the Tujue army in conjunction with the Central Army!"

Upon hearing this order, Zhang San was startled.

"What the heck?"

The messenger officer shivered in fright, having heard that the Duzhi Military Envoy Zhang San of the Divine Martial Army was a tough man who would sleep with seven Tujue women in a single night, and sometimes wouldn’t spare men either.

It was even said that he kept a group of half-demons around for his venting needs.

Unbelievably brutal, incredibly tough!

"It’s an order from Kaihuang, and I am merely a Messenger Officer."

Zhang San furrowed his brows and asked, "Weren’t the battle plans different before? Why the sudden change? And how do I know whether the orders you are relaying are true or false?"

At this moment, the Messenger Officer gave a bitter smile and said, "General Zhang San, I really don’t know. I was just serving beside Kaihuang, and then I was sent here. Oh... Wait! I remember now!"

The Messenger Officer seemed to suddenly recall something very important and immediately started to explain.

"General Zhang San, it’s the emperor’s dog, that Pan Hu. That Pan Hu said that the major merits of this battle would belong to you and Wang Junwu, and they aren’t much related to Kaihuang. Future history will certainly record both of your names prominently. Luckily, the subsequent major battle will be commanded by Kaihuang. Then Kaihuang felt that if this battle could severely weaken the Tujue, it would secure our border of Great Sui for ten years. Thus, he ordered the entire army to advance quickly to pursue the Tujue."

Upon hearing this, Zhang San grinned.

Damn it, others travel back in time either to consort with the harem or to plot with the treacherous officials!

Why do I have to deal with a talking dog?

Just when I finally got rid of that dog Mei Fei, another talking dog pops up!

And furthermore, Kaihuang, the entire world is yours, what’s wrong with us earning some military merits?

Of course, Zhang San also knew that this probably wasn’t only Kaihuang’s idea alone. This imperial expedition was certainly a great opportunity for many to boost their credentials. Following the Tujue and escorting them out wouldn’t earn much merit.

Therefore, there had certainly been no shortage of people whispering in Kaihuang’s ear.

"Advance the whole army at increased speed; take the road on the right!"

When Bai Dushu heard this, he hesitated and said, "Brother San, that road will lead us to encounter Kaihuang’s Central Army! Wouldn’t disobeying the order be problematic?"

Zhang San scoffed and replied, "In marching and fighting, what if I get lost?"

Bai Dushu reluctantly nodded.

You are my Brother San, whatever you say is right!