Chapter 857
Ma Mengqi hesitated for a moment, then said, "Venturing out to join forces with the allied army to attack the Rong Clan, putting them in a position where they are beset on all sides, is indeed an excellent strategy. However, at present, the Rong Clan's heavy troops are encamped outside the city, and it's going to be very difficult for our army to break out."
"Do not worry about this matter. The Rong Clan wants to breach the allied forces' main camp, but with the troops they have currently mobilized, it's unlikely they can accomplish that. They must divert troops from beneath Chang'an, and once their forces are dispersed, gaps will inevitably appear in the encirclement. That will be the best opportunity for our army to sortie."
"So His Majesty had already anticipated this," Ma Mengqi said.
"How long can Chang'an last on its food supply?" Li Letian asked.
