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Chapter 379: Xiao Tong Returns to Beijing

Author: Fu Shi Xin Ke

As Xiao Huaian secretly left Jinling, Jinyilang's secret letter soon reached Zhao Gan at the front line.

The war in the south has been progressing steadily. Although the two direct troops of the Prince of Changsha and the Prince of Shangguang are well-equipped, there is still a gap in overall strength between them and the Shen Ce Army of the imperial court.

Moreover, General Zhao Gan had experienced countless battles of all sizes in his life, and his control over the ever-changing battlefield situation and deployment of troops were beyond the reach of Xiao Yuanhuai and Xiao Jingshan.

However, Xiao Yuanhuai and Xiao Jingshan's greatest reliance is the betrayal of the troops in Yuzhang County. When the time comes, the two sides will work together to attack Zhao Gan by surprise, and they will not be afraid of not being able to defeat Zhao Gan.

In addition, Xiao Yuanhuai and Xiao Jingshan's suspicions about their respective deputy generals gradually dissip

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