How could someone be unhappy living in a matriarchal society?

Chapter 134 The Surprise Attack Strategy

Looking at the heartfelt letter from home in his hand, Shi An felt a surge of warmth, like the spring sunshine, welling up in his heart.

He gently pressed the letter close to his heart, as if he could feel the burning heart of his wife far away.

After a while, he carefully folded the letter, as if it were a rare treasure, and gently placed it into the exquisitely carved and beautiful wooden box, putting it away properly.

Then, Shi An got up and began to dress, carefully combed her hair, took out some money from the drawer, and walked towards the very familiar steamed bun shop.

After enjoying a satisfying and delicious breakfast, Shi An returned home.

However, before he could rest at home for long, there was a knock on the door. It turned out that Song Yin had come to see him.

Song Yin looked at Shi An in front of him and saw that his originally bright and clear eyes were now slightly red, obviously because he had just cried.

A feeling of pity welled up in Song Yin's heart, and she said softly, "Shi An, don't worry too much. Chu Ci is very capable. She can overcome any difficulties she encounters and will definitely be fine. You must be good and get enough sleep and eat well in the capital. Take good care of your health. When Chu Ci comes back and sees you looking radiant, she will be very happy."

Upon hearing the words "Chu Ci," Shi An couldn't help but feel his eyes well up with tears again. However, he tried his best to control the surging emotions in his heart, sniffed, and responded with a slightly trembling voice.

"Hmm... I understand, thank you for your concern, Brother Song Yin. From now on, I promise I won't cry so easily anymore. This afternoon, I plan to go to the embroidery workshop. Do you remember a while ago? The son of the Vice Minister of Revenue is getting married, and he specially asked the embroidery masters from our workshop to help sew his wedding dress. I have to go and keep an eye on things myself to make sure every stitch and pattern is perfect, after all, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event for him."

Seeing Shi An so strong and methodical in arranging the follow-up matters, Song Yin secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

To be honest, if it were his own wife who had been gone for so long, he probably wouldn't have been able to bear the torment and longing, and he wouldn't have behaved as well as Shi An.

Thinking of this, Song Yin felt even more admiration for Shi An.

It has been ten days since Chu Ci left, and Shi An often falls into an indescribable longing.

However, what is comforting is that every morning, a snow-white carrier pigeon arrives as promised and gracefully lands on the carved wooden railing in front of Shi'an's window.

In each letter, the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu) vividly depicts the unique customs and traditions of the border region.

Those magnificent mountains and rivers, the vast grasslands, and the simple and kind-hearted border people seemed to leap out of the letter paper, making Shi Anxin yearn for them.

Of course, besides these beautiful scenes, the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu) often expresses, without reservation, the deep longing for Shi An.

The longing and concern revealed between the lines warmed Shi An's lonely heart like the warm spring sun.

Moreover, Chu Ci would occasionally pour out her grievances to Shi An like a child, complaining about the unpalatable food in the army.

Whenever Shi An reads these vivid and lifelike words, she can't help but smile slightly, and her longing for the Chu Ci grows stronger.

And so, day after day, Shi An gradually began to look forward to each morning.

Although the days of separation still seemed so long and unbearable, with the letters from Chu Ci as companions, time seemed to become less heavy, and the days could still go on one by one.

Meanwhile, the Chu Ci, far away in Wucheng on the border, did not have much time to enjoy this sentimental love.

Since arriving in Wucheng, she has been busy with various military meetings almost day and night.

The cities occupied by the Turks were not far from where they were, and the two sides faced each other from a distance, creating an extremely tense and solemn atmosphere.

According to reliable intelligence, the number of Turkic soldiers in this invasion was as high as 200,000, most of whom were cavalry units known for their bravery and skill in battle.

They were all strong, brave, and fearless, with extremely strong fighting capabilities.

In comparison, although the Chu Ci side has slightly more troops, it will probably not be easy for them to gain a significant advantage in a head-on confrontation.

To make matters worse, it took Chu Ci's army about ten days to travel from their departure to their arrival in Wucheng. During this time, the Turkic army had already seized two important cities.

The current military situation is extremely urgent and the circumstances are very serious.

Faced with such a predicament, General Yuchi, who is usually calm and resolute, has not shown a smile for many days.

Fortunately, today, a brave and fearless spy risked his life to deliver a crucial piece of intelligence.

The city was garrisoned by fewer than 40,000 troops, and it was the weakest of the three cities occupied by the Turks.

Upon receiving this crucial information, General Yuchi's tense expression instantly relaxed considerably.

You see, she had been tormented by the worrying military situation these past few days, unable to eat or sleep, and now she finally saw a glimmer of hope for breaking out of the predicament.

At this very moment, Chu Ci was also thinking about how to return to her hometown and reunite with her husband as soon as possible.

Just at this critical juncture, such an excellent opportunity arose.

After careful consideration, she resolutely walked up to General Yuchi, respectfully clasped her hands in a salute, and said, "Your subordinate dares to offer a plan to the general."

General Yuchi slightly raised his eyes, his gaze falling on Chu Ci, signaling her to continue.

Chu Ci then clearly explained his plan: "In my opinion, we might as well pretend to attack Suicheng with all our might to attract the attention of the Turks. When their defensive focus is concentrated on Suicheng, we can then launch a surprise attack on Bingcheng. In this way, we can take Bingcheng into our hands as quickly as possible."

General Yuchi listened quietly to Chu Ci's suggestion, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes. He then nodded in satisfaction, indicating his approval: "Hmm, this plan is excellent and worth a try."

Upon hearing General Yuchi's praise, Chu Ci once again clasped his hands in a gesture of respect and volunteered, saying, "This humble general humbly requests that the general allow me to lead an elite squad to carry out this mission of raiding Ice City."

Looking at the valiant and intelligent female general before him, General Yuchi finally smiled with satisfaction, his first smile since arriving at the border. Without hesitation, he waved his hand and replied, "Granted!"