novelSusiti Chapter 287 Decision Making
Chapter 287 Decision Making
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"Fear? I, Lü Guyun, have never even known how to write the word 'fear' in my entire life!"
"I have urgent business to attend to today and cannot prolong the fight. If you are not satisfied, we can fight again another day!"
Upon hearing this, Lü Guyun burst into laughter.
After saying that, Lü Guyun turned around and waved to the cavalry behind him.
The cavalry immediately understood and followed closely behind Lü Guyun, quickly retreating.
Soon after, the deputy general of the Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army arrived with his troops.
"General, should we pursue?"
He looked at Long Junzuo, who stood alone in the middle of a devastated forest, and asked.
"No need. This unknown war god is only here to slow us down."
"The allied forces of the vassal kings must have even bigger plans. The most urgent task now is to return to Wenzhou Prefecture."
"Hold fast to the fortified city, preserve your forces, await the king's orders, and remember not to act rashly."
Long Junzu waved his hand, his gaze fixed intently on the direction Lü Guyun had left.
"The general is absolutely right. So, what should we do next?"
The lieutenant nodded upon hearing this.
"Pass down the order: the entire army must remain vigilant and increase patrols."
"In addition, send people to closely monitor the movements of the allied forces of the vassal kings, and report back immediately if anything happens."
Long Junzuo withdrew his gaze and turned to walk towards his warhorse.
"Yes!" the lieutenant replied, turning to relay the order.
As night deepened, the wind in the dense forest grew stronger.
Long Junzuo stood in the night, his eyes gleaming.
He knew that this war had only just begun!
...
Meanwhile, inside Wenzhou on the other side.
Shangguan Lie and Li He are intensifying their offensive, rapidly capturing various important cities and passes within Wenzhou.
"Yun Yi, although this victory was brief."
"However, Long Junzuo's Sparrow King Army did not suffer many casualties and its strength remains, so it should not be underestimated."
Shangguan Lie said in a deep voice, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.
"Your Highness is absolutely right."
"However, the Sparrow King's army is now like frightened birds, and they probably dare not linger."
"We can refrain from pressing our advantage and instead take over most of Wenzhou in one fell swoop, weakening it along the way..."
Li He gently stroked the jade flute in his hand, smiled slightly, and remained calm.
As for whether the weakening was of the allied forces of the vassal kings or the army of the Sparrow King.
That's a matter of opinion.
Or perhaps... both?
...
The night was as dark as ink, with stars dotting the sky.
Li He, dressed in a Taoist robe, stood alone atop a high building, gazing at the darkness below the city wall, his eyes gleaming with an unfathomable light.
He knew that Long Junzuo's military strategy was powerful, his martial arts were superb, and he also possessed the Daoist soldier - Da Yong Long Que.
If a real battle were to break out, the current vassal kings' armies would probably be utterly crushed.
Therefore, we cannot defeat them by force; we must outsmart them.
Night had fallen, the moon hung high in the sky, and its silvery light spilled down, spreading like water across the bluestone path of the mansion.
Li He, dressed in a blue Taoist robe, walked lightly through the corridor and arrived at the door of the study.
He knocked gently on the door, which opened to reveal Shangguan Lie's deep and expectant face.
"Yun Yi, you're here so late, do you have some brilliant plan?"
Shangguan Lie's voice carried a hint of urgency.
Li He smiled slightly, stepped into the study, and casually closed the door.
The study was brightly lit, with military maps hanging on the walls and battle reports and strategy books scattered on the table.
"My lord, the time is perfect for us to make our plans as Long Junzuo retreats to Wenzhou."
He looked around and then slowly began to speak.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Lie's eyes flashed with a sharp light, signaling Li He to continue.
"First, we can use the strategy of 'besieging Wei to rescue Zhao'."
"During Long Junzuo's retreat, he will surely be eager to return to defend. We can send light cavalry to flank him from the rear and launch a feigned attack, forcing him to divide his forces to return and reinforce."
"In this way, we can both disperse their forces and slow down their retreat to Wenzhou."
Li He walked to the map and pointed to the terrain around Wenzhou Prefecture.
"This plan is feasible, but we must ensure that our light cavalry can withdraw quickly to avoid being surrounded by the enemy."
"However, now that my Jingzhou army has the war god Gu Yun, I think even if we can't win in a head-on battle..."
"They are more than capable of protecting themselves."
Shangguan Lie nodded, thought for a moment, and added...
"Rest assured, my lord, I have made all the arrangements."
"General Lü Guyun knows what to do."
Li He smiled slightly and continued, "Next, we can use the 'luring the tiger away from the mountain' strategy."
"When Long Junzuo arrives in Wenzhou Prefecture, he will surely be exhausted."
"We can send out envoys from several vassal kings to feign seeking peace and lure them into lowering their guard."
Shangguan Lie's eyes lit up.
"feasible!"
"It can both deplete the enemy's energy and create opportunities for our subsequent offensive."
Even though this hastily assembled alliance of feudal lords was full of ulterior motives, they were all harboring their own secrets.
Under these circumstances, due to various conflicting reasons.
It's perfectly normal for a few cowardly traitors to emerge.
"Not only that, we can also cut off Long Junzuo's supply lines and reinforcements while he is besieged in Wenzhou Prefecture."
"This will both weaken their fighting capacity and force them to fight us head-on outside the city."
Li He continued.
As for which army fought alongside Long Junzuo in Wenzhou Prefecture, that was?
I don't know!
As long as it's not from Jingzhou, it's fine!
"this..."
"Sir, your plan is truly ingenious! By cutting off Long Junzuo's supplies and reinforcements, he's like a turtle in a jar, unable to escape!"
"In that case, it would be a perfect opportunity for those feudal lords to launch an attack!"
Shangguan Lie was taken aback for a moment, then replied as if by telepathy.
"However, to ensure everything goes perfectly, we still need a plan to 'make things happen on the tree'."
Li He then changed the subject.
He pointed to the area surrounding Wenzhou Prefecture on the map, "We can deploy a feint here to make Long Junzuo believe that we have a large number of reinforcements coming soon. This will both intimidate the enemy and force them to divide their forces for defense."
"Sir, your plan is brilliant! It will not only confuse the enemy but also create favorable conditions for our subsequent attack."
Shangguan Lie nodded in approval.
The moonlight was as clear as water, and the lamplight in the study illuminated the deep shadows of the two men.
Their voices were deep and powerful, as if they could penetrate the dust of history and echo in the night sky.
"What should we do next?"
Shangguan Lie stared intently at Li He, anticipating his next move.
"My lord, in the art of war, winning hearts and minds is paramount. Next, we can employ the strategy of 'attacking where they are unprepared and striking unexpectedly'."
Li He pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke.
"Oh? What do you mean by that?"
Shangguan Lie asked curiously.
"Long Junzuo has suffered repeated defeats and must be feeling fear. We can take advantage of his unsettled state of mind to launch a sudden and fierce attack, catching him off guard."
Li He explained, "At the same time, we can also spread rumors to undermine their morale, causing internal chaos and subduing them without a fight."
Shangguan Lie nodded in approval after hearing this: "This plan is brilliant! It can deal a heavy blow to Long Junzuo while avoiding excessive losses on our side."