Chapter 1993: Chapter 2094: Gold and Silver on the Battlefield

Sitting in the base of Lieyun City, Xiang Yu felt an unprecedented pressure. If he couldn’t hold out here, all his efforts would be in vain.

He himself would be fine, as he could take his own men and retreat, but the City Guard Army’s brothers would have no way out.

"What are the casualties?" Xiang Yu asked.

"Report, Commander, five hundred people are missing, and two hundred are injured," one person reported.

Xiang Yu nodded without speaking. Among the five hundred missing, Tie Zhuzi was also included.

At this moment, the communication soldier rushed in. Seeing Xiang Yu sitting there looking exhausted, he hesitated, unsure whether he should speak.

"If there’s anything, say it directly. Don’t hesitate," Xiang Yu leaned back on the sofa with his eyes closed.

"Commander, the other side has occupied Sun City."

Xiang Yu nodded, having already anticipated this outcome. Before the war started, he knew Sun City was indefensible, and he only used it as a buffer zone.

"Have the mobile units returned?" Xiang Yu asked further.

The room was silent. The communication soldier stood there with his head down, saying nothing.

Xiang Yu already knew the answer. He opened his eyes and stood up, saying, "Call Long Wu and Xi’er over."

The communication soldier responded and quickly left.

Xi’er, because she was within the internal base, arrived at Xiang Yu’s office first.

Xi’er’s arm was injured, and her face showed an unmistakable exhaustion that invoked sympathy.

"You’ve worked hard," Xiang Yu said sincerely.

Xi’er shook her head, saying, "I’m not tired. I’m happy to contribute to defending my homeland."

The two casually chatted about the current situation. Not long after, Long Wu hurriedly ran over.

"Xiang Yu, are you okay?" Long Wu’s eyes were red, most worried about Xiang Yu.

"I need to discuss something with you. Many brothers are missing, including Tie Zhuzi," Xiang Yu said.

Hearing this, Long Wu’s mind buzzed. Tie Zhuzi has been following Xiang Yu up to now; they are brothers in life and death.

Now that Tie Zhuzi is missing, his life or death unknown, Xiang Yu must be under immense pressure.

"Xiang Yu, don’t worry. Tie Zhuzi will be okay," Long Wu comforted.

But she didn’t quite believe her own words; this is war, and missing often implies death.

Xiang Yu nodded, indicating they shouldn’t worry, then looked at Long Wu and asked, "What valuable things do we have in the base?"

Long Wu, not understanding Xiang Yu’s meaning, responded, "If you mean valuable things, then it’s the equipment within the base that Jackson arranged for me to import from abroad."

"I don’t mean those. Do we have gold or silver in the base?" Xiang Yu asked.

Long Wu nodded, saying, "Not much gold, but I’ve stored some silver."

Long Wu and Xi’er both didn’t understand Xiang Yu’s meaning, looking at him with confusion.

"Let me ask you both a question. If you suddenly found gold and silver in the street, what would you think?" Xiang Yu asked.

Xi’er spoke first, "I’d definitely be happy and then search the surroundings to see if there’s more."

Long Wu seemed to suddenly understand and said, "Are you thinking of using these to attract the enemy’s attention and buy time?"

Xiang Yu nodded, "Pretty much. The other side isn’t an army, but rather many organizations combined. They each have their own agendas, wanting a share of this war. Since that’s the case, we might as well let them divide it among themselves."

Long Wu roughly understood Xiang Yu’s meaning and decisively said, "Just tell me what you need me to do."

"Go and bring all the gold and silver, and any other valuable but useless items. Xi’er, find two people familiar with Sun City," Xiang Yu ordered.

"Okay, I’ll go now," Xi’er responded first, turning to leave the room.

Long Wu paused, wanting to comfort Xiang Yu, but unsure how to begin. She, too, eventually turned and left.

She knew Xiang Yu was strong. Even with his best brother’s life unknown, he didn’t show any sadness or panic.

He is the leader of Sun City. If he lost his composure, the entire organization would certainly be in danger.

Long Wu returned to the underground base and had all the valuable items taken out.

There were three large boxes, mostly silver. This is the wealth she had accumulated since coming here, for emergencies. After all, in the war-torn Sun City, gold and silver are more valuable than other things, and she didn’t expect them to be used at this time. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Neither Xiang Yu nor Wang Qian are people who love wealth. If these items can help, they would abandon them without hesitation.

Moreover, what was most important to them now was not these gold and silver items, but food and supplies.

Fortunately, knowing war was imminent, Xiang Yu had Long Wu store food in the underground base. Otherwise, the enemy would have a stranglehold over him.

Xi’er also found two soldiers and brought them to Xiang Yu’s office. These two were thin and appeared very agile.

Standing before Xiang Yu, they were very excited; it was their first time being so close to the leader.

"This mission may be dangerous. You can think it over. If you choose to back out, I’ll find others," Xiang Yu said seriously.

The faces of the two were resolute, clearly not ones to fear death.

"Commander, we’re not afraid of danger. If we can help, then so be it," one said.

Xiang Yu satisfactorily patted his shoulder, then looked at Long Wu and Xi’er, saying, "You two are tired. Go and rest."

Xi’er hesitated but then stepped forward, declaring, "Commander, I actually know Sun City best, let me stay."

Xi’er’s performance in recent days had earned the respect of the City Guard Army and all warriors.

Xiang Yu smiled and said, "Stay at the base then; I have more important use for you. I’m thinking of forming a female battalion and want to discuss it with you."

After Xiang Yu finished speaking, everyone was stunned, and Xi’er was the first to express her happiness, saying, "I think it’s a good idea. Women shouldn’t just let men fight; we’re not weak."

"This task is yours and Long Wu’s responsibility. Start preparing immediately," Xiang Yu said.

"Yes, guaranteed to complete the task," Xi’er said, a bit excited. She always believed women were no worse than men, and now was the time to prove it.

Long Wu wasn’t as enthusiastic as Xi’er. Her primary concern was Xiang Yu’s safety. It was obvious Xiang Yu was deliberately sending them away.

"Xiang Yu, you must remember your identity. There are things you shouldn’t risk. If you’re in danger, the whole city will be in chaos, and everyone will be in danger. I know you’re worried about Zhuzi, but..."

Xiang Yu raised his hand to stop Long Wu’s words, then smiled and said, "Don’t worry, it’ll be okay."