xymnovel Chapter 394 The Taiping Cult's Intrigue and Schemes!
Chapter 394 The Taiping Cult's Intrigue and Schemes!
"So you're from the Shenyuan Hall. My apologies for not recognizing you sooner."
"Your army has arrived at the perfect time. We were just preparing to regroup and fight the Cangzhou army to the death. With your addition, we are confident we will defeat them decisively!"
With a thousand thoughts swirling in his mind, Qiao Shefei's face remained expressionless as he bowed slightly.
"General Qiao, you are too kind. We are all disciples of the Taiping Sect, and it is our duty to fight against foreign enemies together."
Zhao Shikui dismounted and shook hands firmly with Qiao Shefei.
"Vice Hall Master Zhao is very understanding and righteous. I, Qiao Shefei, am deeply grateful."
"Please come with me to the main camp so we can discuss our next tactics."
Qiao Shefei's heart tightened, but on the surface he pretended to be extremely grateful.
On the way to the main camp, Qiao Shefei and Zhao Shikui walked side by side.
However, deep down, Qiao Shefei always maintained a sense of vigilance and calculation.
Zhao Shikui was no ordinary person either. He gave Qiao Shefei a deep look, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.
Clearly, the masterminds behind the Taiping Cult, including Shenyuantang, never really trusted Meng Zhang.
Therefore, they naturally wouldn't put all their eggs in one basket right from the start in this battle against the Cangzhou army.
Conversely, at this time, the Taiping Rebellion Yellow Turban Army was clashing with the Cangzhou Army on the main battlefield.
Apart from the large army led by Yuchi Wuwei, the other main forces of the Taiping Cult were few and far between!
Otherwise, the second armored team wouldn't have had it so easy.
Meanwhile, the elite troops under the control of these behind-the-scenes manipulators, including Shenyuan Hall, only arrived belatedly after the Yellow Turban Army on the battlefield had already collapsed.
Clearly, either the masterminds behind the Taiping Cult have already confirmed Meng Zhang's traitorous identity.
Or perhaps... these people weren't really united to begin with!
They all planned to let other forces fight the Cangzhou army to the death, while they kept their elite troops behind to reap the benefits!
At this moment, Zhao Shikui, the deputy head of Shenyuan Hall, stood side by side with Qiao Shefei, gazing at the Yellow Turban soldiers fleeing from the battlefield not far away.
"General Qiao, what do you think of the situation on the battlefield?"
A glint of light flashed in Zhao Shikui's eyes as he slowly spoke.
"Vice Hall Master Zhao, isn't the situation on the battlefield quite obvious?"
"However, I noticed that our Taiping Sect's elite troops have not appeared on the battlefield. I wonder why?"
Qiao Shefei glanced at the chaotic battlefield and said softly.
He has been recruiting the defeated Yellow Turban soldiers here for so long.
They only encountered Han Tieling's Tieshan Battalion, and the other elite troops controlled by the mastermind behind the Taiping Cult.
He didn't see many of them.
"General Qiao, you may not know this, but the high-ranking members of Shenyuan Hall and Taiping Sect are taking a wait-and-see approach to this battle."
"Our elite troops are arriving one after another, not to participate in the battle directly, but to ensure that the final fruits of victory fall into our hands."
Zhao Shikui chuckled and replied.
Upon hearing this, Qiao Shefei inwardly sighed at the complexity and treacherous nature of the Taiping Sect.
"I see. Vice Hall Master Zhao's foresight is truly admirable."
He remained expressionless and smiled.
"General Qiao flatters us. In reality, our Taiping Sect is not a monolithic entity; various factions have their own agendas."
"Some people hope to use this battle to test Meng Zhang's true intentions, while others want to preserve their strength and reap the benefits later."
"That's why our elite troops have been slow to move."
Zhao Shikui waved his hand and continued.
Qiao Shefei nodded in understanding.
"Vice Hall Master Zhao, how many more elite troops are on their way?"
He suddenly remembered something and asked.
"General Qiao, this matter is top secret."
"However, I can tell you that at least several elite forces of the Taiping Cult are heading this way. Their arrival will surely change the situation on the battlefield."
Zhao Shikui smiled slightly and said mysteriously.
Upon hearing this, Qiao Shefei was shocked.
Knowing that the arrival of these elite troops would make the Taiping Rebellion's advantage on the battlefield even more obvious.
"Oh? Is that so?"
"Where did these elite troops come from, and to which commander of my Taiping Cult do they belong?"
Qiao Shefei was taken aback upon hearing this, and then a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.
"These elite troops are naturally the foundation of our Taiping Sect."
"As for who it specifically belongs to, hehe, General Qiao doesn't need to ask any further questions."
"In short, they will arrive on the battlefield soon and join us in fighting against the Cangzhou army."
Zhao Shikui smiled slightly, but did not answer directly.
Qiao Shefei was secretly on guard, knowing that what Zhao Shikui said was true.
The masterminds behind the Taiping Cult do indeed control a considerable number of elite forces, but their infighting has never ceased.
"Vice Hall Master Zhao, now that elite troops have arrived to reinforce us, why don't we seize this opportunity to crush the Cangzhou army in one fell swoop?"
Qiao Shefei asked tentatively.
"General Qiao, please don't be hasty. We need to plan this battle carefully."
"Although our elite troops are powerful, we still need the right opportunity to strike. Let's observe the situation and wait for the best moment."
Zhao Shikui shook his head.
Upon hearing this, Qiao Shefei couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.
He originally intended to repeat his old tricks, treating Zhao Shikui and the elite troops of Shenyuan Hall behind him the same as Han Tieling and his Tieshan Battalion before.
He lured himself into the encirclement of his own Purple Nether Team and Azure Dragon Legion, attempting to recruit this force.
If we fail to recruit them, we will wipe them out in one fell swoop.
However, Zhao Shikui's caution and resourcefulness made him abandon the idea.
Qiao Shefei sighed inwardly. The internal forces of the Taiping Sect were complex and intertwined, and it was impossible for him to eliminate all of its elite troops one by one.
Moreover, several elite armies belonging to various factions of the Taiping Sect are about to arrive.
If he acts rashly, it will inevitably cause unnecessary trouble.
Thinking of this, Qiao Shefei couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
He looked up at the sky and saw the clouds rolling, as if foreshadowing the impending changes in the weather.
"Vice Hall Master Zhao is absolutely right. I was too impatient."
He took a deep breath, cleared his mind of all distractions, and turned to Zhao Shikui.
Upon hearing this, a profound meaning flashed in Zhao Shikui's eyes.
"General Qiao's ability to assess the situation and make sound judgments is truly the mark of a great general."
He cupped his hands in greeting to Qiao Shefei, who was dressed in purple armor, and said softly.
The two talked and walked, seemingly enjoying each other's company, but in reality, they were secretly strategizing and testing each other's intelligence.
Each word is like a chess piece, placed on an invisible chessboard, engaging in a game of strategy with the opponent.
The two men looked at each other and smiled, but in their hearts they were each plotting how to gain the upper hand in this battle.
However, despite their mutual caution, neither of them managed to extract any important information from the other.
However, during their clandestine encounters, they gained a deeper understanding of each other's strengths.
The latest update is now live and awaits your interpretation.