Vol 9 Chapter 154 (1/2)

Chapter 154

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 154: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS THE SIEGE OF XINYE (3)

Liu Bei POV

“That’s more or less it.” Yuan Zhi said and spat out a sigh as she looked around, “Does everyone understand? Are there any more questions?”

“No, we’ve got everything down now.” Zi Long spoke up and Chen Dao nodded as well.

“Un.” Yuan Zhi nodded and looked opposite where she sat and then at Yun Chang, “Well then, does Lord Guan Yu and Lord Chen Gong have any other questions? As I said before, this battle is of critical importance and you both are the key to victory in the next battle.”

“Un, we understand.” Yun Chang nodded, “I a.s.sure you that I will definitely accomplish what you have delegated to me.”

“Yes. That sort of thing is my specialty after all so just leave it to me.” Chen Gong said as she turned her nose up. It’s a little arrogant of her but then again there’s no need to be modest there.

“That’s it then.” Yuan Zhi concluded and saluted and bowed to everyone, “I’ll be counting on everyone for this battle then.”

“Un, understood.”

“You can count on us!”

Zhou Cang and Guan Ping were rather excited and responded loudly while the rest responded with just a smile or a ‘thanks for your hard work’.

“Well then, I’ll be going off first, big brother.”

“We’ll be heading back to the encampment as well.”

“Ahhh, sure. Go ahead and leave first then, Yun Chang, Feng Xian.”

Everyone began to get up and leave as there was much to prepare for what would happen in 3 days’ time. Our army was still fine but the city defences still had an enormous amount of work to be done. Which is why Huang Zu, Chen Gong and Liao Hua disappeared almost immediately after everyone was dismissed.

Soon, almost everyone had left. I had nothing to do so I just stayed here. This was also because of a certain message Guan Ping gave me before she left.

— Lord Mi Zhu said to tell you to quickly get the doc.u.ments done.

Wu… I looked to the side and saw a small mountain of bamboo scrolls waiting for me. I really do not understand how such a small city can produce so much administrative work.

Before I began, I decided to get my feelings in order and calm myself down. You must know that dealing with administrative work takes a lot of effort. A sizeable amount of work involves more than just a simple approval which means I really have to read through everything and give a thoughtful answer.

Hai~ As I came out of my relaxed state, I collapsed onto the table as I picked up my brush. The table was rather cool to the touch. Paint was not used all that much in this era and the wooden was sc.r.a.pped over and over until the surface was smooth and level.

As I looked about the room, I saw that only Yuan Zhi was left. She was now lying on the table like me and seemed like she was completely spent. I cannot blame her. Not only did she have to think of a grand strategy, she had to explain it in great detail to everyone and field questions thereafter. It’s not wonder she is exhausted, unlike me who is just being lazy.

“Yuan Zhi, how is it?” I asked lethargically.

“How is what?” Yuan Zhi replied with even less energy than me and in a voice that seemed like she did not want to think about anything.

“The upcoming battle. Do you think we can win?”

“Un~” She gave a long sigh and looked up as she turned to me, “Probably. All I can say is that I used everything I could think of.”

“Un, I can see that.” I nodde

d in agreement as I looked at Yuan Zhi, “I think thay your ideas are pretty good this time.”

“Really?”

“Yes.” I said with a serious expression.

“Hmph, of course, it will only work if the enemy comes knocking on our doors.” Yuan Zhi said. She’s right and this is one of my main worries. Even if we set up everything perfectly, it will be if no use if the enemy does not attack.