"Attack Kanbu?" Moran was dumbfounded. "Even if we don't use the wasps, as long as Pingting stays in that palanquin, none of us are able to attack. Any stray arrow would kill her."

"Well Moran, you know that I'm not as good as Pingting, but you should also know that at the same time, Pingting is not as good as me." Chu Beijie's confidence was obvious when he continued, "She'd only use that tactic once. The woman I like would never be stupid enough to continuously bet on her body every time our army attacks. I can assure you, she would have already thought of another plan by the time our army attacks again."

He tossed his head back and roared in laughter.

"With her here, this Kanbu battle really has become much more thrilling. It's certainly the most nerve-wracking battle, I, Chu Beijie have ever been in."

However, Moran looked as if he had a headache. "So, Duke has found a worthy opponent and victory is uncertain?"

"Do you remember the sword I left in honour of the five year treaty?"

"Yes, it was Duke's favourite 'Parting Soul'."

"I must win this war as the price for the future of the Duchess of Zhen-Bei." Chu Beijie seemed to be thinking something as he said, "Although Pingting is clever, her soul has departed due to me, Chu Beijie."

With one last flick of the whip, they were gone like the wind.

Three hours later, the Dong Lin army was ready once more, their confidence even stronger than before. They were inspired by their main commander's invincible figure and they were ready to win the last defensive attack against Kanbu.

Their flag noisily flapped in the air.

Chu Beijie's expression was neutral. He was sitting on his horse as he calmly observed Kanbu.

A spy, who was sent, came with a report. "Duke, there are absolutely no soldiers in Kanbu. They must have escaped!"

This news rippled through the other generals and even Chu Beijie had to frown.

"Check again!"

"Yes!"

"Moran," Chu Beijie picked his named out from the crowd, "Explain."

Moran thought hard, then roughly explained, "The most important thing at the moment is to understand the movements of the Bei Mo army. If they are heading onwards Bei Yali, then we could easily catch up. If they have gone around Kanbu and are heading for the southern forests, then it'd be pretty bad."

At this moment, the spy came again and panted in a somewhat high voice, "Duke, the entire Bei Mo army has entered the forest!"

Every one of the generals paled when they realised the intention of the Bei Mo main advisor. Although it was a bit risky, it was the best tactic they could possible do at this time.

"Once the Bei Mo army enters the dense forest, they can attack our supplies at any time, surrounding us by breaking off places we could retreat to and force the back-up soldiers we've been receiving from the King away. Even if we continue through Kanbu to Bei Yali, we'll be on our own."

Chu Beijie's expression was very serious when he abruptly laughed.

"You had only just ruined my poisonous wasps plan when you immediately think of using the forests next. Well, well Pingting. How am I supposed to not love and respect you? You know that this tactic won't stop my army. At most, it would only hold up for a few more days... so just what are you planning?"

After laughing, his expression was thoughtful once more.

"General Shenwei, take your troops and head for Kanbu."

He waved his hands and someone passed a command flag to General Shenwei.

A frosty smile played on Chu Beijie's lips, "I'm going to take ten thousand of the best soldiers to stop her army in the forest."

"Please reconsider, Duke. The Bei Mo army is approximately fifty thousand in number. Even if it's ten thousand of the best soldiers, it should be impossible to win."

"Ten thousand is enough," With all his arrogance, he chuckled. "How could you win the best woman's heart without skill? My dear Pingting, I will make you lose in a way that you won't have any regrets."

The group of a thousand soldiers began their chase to find the Bei Mo army, towards the forests that covered several hectares, a place where not many had explored before.

Chu Beijie led his troops through the forests and chose a somewhat open area to take a short break. He sent orders to get the best of his spies to check the movements of the Bei Mo army.

Together with Moran, they put up the central command tent and began studying the map.

"The forest surrounds the Kanbu for several hectares all around. Lots of places have yet to be explored. This means that the Bei Mo army couldn't have gone in too much. The best places for them to stay are here, here, and there." Chu Beijie's finger moved, respectively pointing out the three mountain symbols on the map.

Moran agreed. "The Bei Mo army is approximately fifty thousand, so it's very unlikely for them to fully disappear in this forest in such a short time. Our spies can definitely find out their location. However, if they really are living up high in the mountain to defend, this war won't be resolved any time soon."

Chu Beijie smiled at this and warmly asked, "Does Moran know why I chose to have ten thousand soldiers with me?"

With this hint, Moran's eyes lit up with understanding. "Duke wants them to attack first?"

"The Bei Mo army and my army have been attacking each other for ages without result. They need a big victory to heighten everyone's spirits." Chu Beijie's cheerful smile was unreadable. He turned back to the map and pointed at a tall mountain in the Southeast direction.

"If my analysis is correct, Pingting should have stationed troops there."

"Duke just mentioned that only three mountains were possible and why is Duke so confident that they'd be on that mountain?"

"Although there are three possibilities, this place is the one that suits Pingting the most."

Moran was about to ask again when a voice from outside the tent called, "Duke, I found out where the Bei Mo army is."

"Come in and speak."

The spy came in and reported, "The Bei Mo army is currently stationed on Mount Dianqing. It is the most dangerous, and according to the map, there's a strong little river flowing nearby which seems to be the source of the several streams around here."

Surprisingly, he then asked, "If Moran was the Bei Mo main military advisor, how would you attack my ten thousand soldiers?"

Moran was familiar with the battlefield and so he knew the answer.

"One of the basics of war is to secure a lodge near a water source so that soldiers and their horses can have easier access to water. If I were the Bei Mo main advisor, I would first find the source of the main streams, then add a poison that can diminish the enemy's fighting spirit."

"This plan could only work once thought as it has to be before I understand the geography. Pingting must have thought that I'm usually too busy with the soldiers and don't understand these forests well. I always take notice of the geography when I go to a place though. I study as many maps as I can beforehand." Chu Beijie couldn't help but grin. "I predict she'll poison the water tonight. Then, her army will be sent down and surround my ten thousand soldiers."