<h4>Chapter 1812: Chapter 1813: An Unexpected Team Emerges</h4>
Xiang Yu thought for a moment and then turned to Xiaoxuan, saying, "Xiaoxuan, you’re familiar with the terrain there, go with Wu Jing."
Xiaoxuan hesitated for a moment and then said, "Bro, be careful, Xia Cheng is not a good person, you have to guard against him."
Tie Zhuzi guessed that he must be going with Xiang Yu, so he chuckled, "With me by Yu’s side, you can be assured, I will definitely keep him safe."
Wu Jing and Xiaoxuan both nodded, although Tie Zhuzi liked to brag, he was quite good at ensuring Xiang Yu’s safety.
"Time is tight, you two head out now," Xiang Yu said solemnly.
Wu Jing and Xiaoxuan both nodded and then turned to leave. As they reached the door, Xiang Yu reminded them, "Don’t act rashly once you arrive, follow my orders."
Wu Jing paused, nodding, "Don’t worry, Yu, I know what to do."
Wu Jing was the most reliable among Xiang Yu’s brothers, and Xiang Yu trusted his ability to handle matters, so he nodded, saying, "Be careful."
After Wu Jing and Xiaoxuan departed, Xiang Yu checked the time and then called Tie Zhuzi to set off.
The two arrived at the meeting ce with Xia Cheng, made a simple survey of the terrain, and then casually had tea.
"Yu, do you think Xia Cheng will bring lots of people?" Tie Zhuzi sat across from Xiang Yu, sipping tea.
Xiang Yu nodded, "He’s cautious by nature, he’s likely to bring people."
"Why are we meeting him here?" Tie Zhuzi finally voiced his inner question.
To him, it seemed easier and more pleasant to directly eliminate Xia Cheng at his base.
"He’s still useful to us," Xiang Yu exined with a simple smile.
While they were chatting, Xiang Yu’s phone rang; it was Rumus calling.
Xiang Yu quickly answered but said nothing, wary that someone else might be using Rumus’s phone.
"It’s me, Xiang Yu. There’s been a change," Rumus said apologetically.
Upon confirming it was Rumus, Xiang Yu said annoyedly, "What’s the situation, and why weren’t you answering my calls?"
"Just a minor issue," Rumus replied awkwardly, "my authority has been temporarily revoked."
Rumus then exined the details to Xiang Yu.
Rumus needed to apply to mobilize the army. Normally, when he requested to fight terrorists or insurgents, the higher-ups immediately approved.
But this time was different; after submitting the application, the higher-ups put him under house arrest.
Xiang Yu sighed upon hearing this, realizing Ailock still didn’t trust him.
"Don’t worry, Xiang Yu, even though my men aren’t going, arge force has been dispatched, and eliminating Menghu Mercenary Corps won’t be a problem," Rumus said.
Xiang Yu was shocked, asking, "You reported Menghu Mercenary Corps’s situation to them?"
"Yes, therge force must have arrived by now," Rumus said.
"Got it," Xiang Yu said, and without allowing Rumus to continue, he hung up.
The situation had changed,pletely disrupting his ns.
Xiang Yu’s instructions wouldn’t be followed by Ailock’s troops, and if they began attacking before Xia Cheng set off, he might be trapped at the base.
Thinking of this, Xiang Yu called Xia Cheng.
"I’ve been waiting for two hours, why aren’t you here yet?" Xiang Yu said anxiously.
Seeing Xiang Yu anxious, Xia Cheng felt inexplicably pleased and leisurely replied, "What’s the rush, I’m not out yet, be patient, I’ll be there soon."
"Hurry up," Xiang Yu urged.
Xia Cheng chuckled and hung up, then turned to those around him, saying, "See, he’s anxious now; I’m just testing him."
"Leader, it’s time, should we set off?" one person checked the time and asked.
"No hurry, let him wait there," Xia Cheng said yfully.
Meanwhile, Wu Jing had quietly led the first battalion into the mountains.
Xiaoxuan had surveyed the terrain there, knowing where it was safest to hide.
"Everyone, hide quickly," Xiaoxuan suddenlymanded.
The first battalion,posed of elite forces, responded to Xiaoxuan’smand, hiding swiftly.
At that moment, a distant troop appeared, fully armed in Ailock’s military uniforms—it was his army.
Wu Jing frowned at Xiaoxuan, who shook his head, unclear about the situation.
"Could it be Rumus’s men?" Wu Jing mumbled doubtfully.
"Better report to Yu," Xiaoxuan said, walking to a more secluded spot to call Xiang Yu.
Xiang Yu, contemting strategies, quickly answered the phone.
"What’s the situation, Xiaoxuan?" Xiang Yu asked urgently.
"Bro, Ailock’s army showed up here, fully armed; seems like they’re here to attack Xia Cheng’s base," Xiaoxuan sinctly reported.
"Don’t act rashly, they’re not Rumus’s men, but it’s fine, whoever attacks him doesn’t matter. Stay at a distance and wait for the right moment," Xiang Yu instructed.
"Got it, bro. You be careful," Xiaoxuan said worriedly.
"Don’t worry, Xia Cheng hasn’t arrived, probably won’t now," Xiang Yu shook his head, chuckling bitterly.
Hanging up, Xiaoxuan returned to Wu Jing’s side, informing him of the situation.
Hearing this, Wu Jing led his men retreating far back.
Since their unit wasn’t the main attack force, with Ailock’s troops leading, they were happy to be spectators.
Meanwhile, Xia Cheng saw it was about time. Assuming Xiang Yu was anxious, he cheerfully said, "Let’s go, prepare to head out."
As he prepared to meet Xiang Yu with a team, someone rushed in, saying, "Report, there’s a situation outside."
"What’s the situation?" Xia Cheng asked casually.
"Seems like a troop is approaching us," the person said, somewhat nervous.
"Seems? Is there or isn’t there?" Xia Cheng’s eyes widened.
The person startled, unsure why his leader was so mad, quickly replied, "There is, there is."
"You’re useless! Investigate who they are!" Xia Cheng shouted.
The person quickly obeyed and left.
"Hmph, Xiang Yu, would you be ying a trick?" Xia Chengughed coldly.
Now knowing a troop had appeared, Xia Cheng wouldn’t head out, as it was too dangerous.
His base was easier to defend than to attack, so if it was Xiang Yu, it’d save him trouble—he could capture him directly there...