I summoned all the famous generals of history in another world.

Chapter 450 Meng Zhang's Countermeasures

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As night fell, the flickering firelight illuminated the soldiers' weary and heavy figures.

The cracks in the dam looked particularly menacing in the night, like a scar on Mother Earth, silently telling of pain and helplessness.

"Captain, are we really leaving like this?"

The young soldier couldn't help but speak, his voice trembling slightly, a mixture of fear for the future and unbearable pain at the sight before him.

The captain stopped and looked back at the land about to be swallowed by the flood, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"We have completed our mission; the rest is up to fate."

His voice was deep and powerful, yet it could not conceal the heaviness within it.

"But what about those innocent civilians..."

The older soldier hesitated, his heart filled with contradictions and struggles. He wanted to obey orders, but he was unwilling to become a contributing factor to this disaster.

"In war, there is no absolute right or wrong; our duty is to obey orders."

"As for the safety of the people, that is for the court to consider."

The captain remained silent for a moment before finally speaking slowly.

His voice was cold and firm, yet it could not conceal the helplessness and sorrow within.

"But, Captain, we are human beings with flesh and blood! Can't we make a change for those innocent lives?"

The young soldier was somewhat agitated.

"Enough! Have you all forgotten the strictness of military orders? As soldiers, you should prioritize the greater good!"

"Anyone who hesitates again will face military law!"

Upon hearing this, the captain frowned and said sternly.

His voice was thunderous, making the soldiers present tense and lower their heads.

The young soldier wanted to say something more, but the older soldier grabbed his sleeve.

"Stop talking. Military orders are absolute, and there's nothing we can do."

He offered a soft word of comfort, his eyes filled with helplessness and acceptance of reality.

In the end, the soldiers could only silently follow the captain away, their silhouettes stretching long in the night, as if carrying heavy sins and regrets.

...

At this time, within Qianyuan County, the Yellow Turban Army swept across the land like a torrent, unstoppable.

However, amidst this triumphant advance, Meng Zhang, the commander-in-chief of the Yellow Turban Army, vaguely sensed something amiss.

His heart was like a deep, ancient pool; though it appeared calm on the surface, it was actually turbulent and extremely perceptive.

Just then, a secret letter arrived from the south. The messenger was a soldier from the Luowang Army dispatched by Su Ye, carrying important military intelligence.

Su Ye was on his way north to Hengzhou, but he was keeping a close eye on the situation in Qianyuan County.

The letter was urgent and revealed a deep crisis.

"Indeed, life is like a game of chess, and things can change in an instant! This Emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty actually plans to dig up the 'Hanlan Cangjiang River' next to Qianyuan County, intending to turn this place into a vast swamp and drown hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turban soldiers and the private armies of those aristocratic families."

"If this plan succeeds, Qian Yuan County will be plunged into chaos, with millions of innocent people displaced and the consequences unimaginable!"

"The Emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty is indeed ruthless!"

Meng Zhang opened the envelope and read the contents of the letter. His brows gradually furrowed, like clouds gathering over mountain peaks.

He then summoned his subordinates, including Qiao Shefei and the Bull Demon King, who also looked grave, clearly realizing the seriousness of the situation.

The flickering lamplight inside the tent illuminated the solemn expressions on everyone's faces.

"Commander-in-Chief, are we just going to sit here and wait to die?"

"That Si Xiaofei is so ruthless, daring to flood Qianyuan County! Doesn't he care about the lives of the millions of innocent people in Qianyuan County?"

A hint of anger flashed across Qiao Shefei's brows as he cupped his hands and asked.

"No. As the art of war says, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.' The situation is still unclear. If we rush ahead rashly, we may fall into someone else's trap. As for Si Xiaofei, as the Emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty, he is so ruthless and heartless, disregarding the lives of the people. He is truly a misfortune for the world."

"We must wait for the right opportunity and preserve our strength. At the same time, we must also order the entire army to prepare for a retreat, just in case."

Meng Zhang shook his head, his gaze deep and thoughtful for a moment, then shook his head again.

"The Commander-in-Chief is absolutely right! That Si Xiaofei is simply a madman!"

"Doesn't he know that once the 'Hanlan Cangjiang River' is breached, not only will we be threatened, but innocent civilians will also suffer?"

"How can such an emperor govern the country?"

The Bull Demon King, being of a forthright and unrestrained nature, was also enraged at this moment, slamming his fist on the table and rising to his feet.

"Si Xiaofei's ruthlessness is indeed appalling. But we must not lose our composure because of it."

Meng Zhang sighed, looking somewhat helpless.

"Pass down my order: the entire army must slow down its march and must not engage in battle with the Yellow Turban Rebellion."

"At the same time, we must closely monitor the water level changes of the Hanlan Cangjiang River and be ready to act according to orders at any time."

"If the Hanlan Cangjiang River breaches its banks, retreat immediately!"

He then gave the order in a deep voice.

"Commander-in-Chief, are we just going to stand by and watch Si Xiaofei breach the Hanlan Cang River and turn Qianyuan County into a waterlogged land?"

"Isn't there any way to stop him?"

"Since Si Xiaofei has already devised such a vicious plan, the Daqian army must have already made preparations under the several dikes of the Hanlan Cangjiang River."

"Even if we send troops to stop them now, it would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, only to bring shame upon ourselves."

Meng Zhang shook his head, his expression solemn, and spoke slowly.

"Moreover, once the Hanlan Cangjiang River breaches its banks, the raging floodwaters will wreak havoc like a ferocious beast."

"Our Yellow Turban soldiers, under such divine might, couldn't even splash a drop of water, so how could they possibly stop the breaching of the dike?"

He paused, gazing intently at the vast darkness outside the tent, and continued speaking.

Upon hearing this, everyone inside the tent fell silent, knowing full well that Meng Zhang's words were true.

What a terrible sight it would be if the mighty Lancang River were to breach its banks.

The thought of that scene filled them with a deep sense of powerlessness.

"The commander-in-chief is absolutely right. Water and fire are merciless, and human strength has its limits."

"Faced with such natural and man-made disasters, we are indeed powerless."

Qiao Shefei also looked somber. He sighed and said...

Meng Zhang nodded. He knew that although the Yellow Turban Army was powerful at this time, it seemed so small and powerless in the face of the power of nature.

"However, we can't just stand by and watch."

"Although we cannot stop Si Xiaofei from breaching the dike, we can prepare in advance, gather as many civilians as possible along the way, and protect as many soldiers and civilians as possible."

He paused for a moment, then continued.

"But……"

There was another person at the next seat who wanted to say something more, but Meng Zhang interrupted him.

"No need for further words. Pass down my order: the entire army must closely monitor changes in the water level of the Hanlan Cang River. If any changes occur, retreat immediately!"

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