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The mountains shrouded in mist appeared serene and tranquil, when suddenly a gleaming Silver Serpent emerged from the fog, continuously stretching forward. The unmistakable sound of Hoofbeats soon followed, accompanied by the rustling of the Great Banner caught by the wind. It became clear that this was an army from the State of Chu, hastily traversing the rugged mountain path. The Night Road was already difficult to navigate, and the Troops had to raise their Torches for illumination.
"Prime Minister!"
As the Scout rushed through the front of the Cavalry Unit to reach the middle of the marching column, he quickly dismounted and reported that less than fifty miles ahead lay their destination.
Chunshen Jun looked up at the torches flickering in the night ahead and knew they could reach Luzi's camp before dawn. Once they arrived, they would immediately engage in battle! There was no need for formalities. Besides, who in the Chu Army needed to ask permission to kill anyone in Chu Region? Hmph! A few hundred men? I have brought thousands just to make a show of it; surely that would suffice for you, Wei Wujie! He ordered the Army to quicken their march and ensure they were ready for combat before daybreak.
Some might question how there could be over a thousand soldiers accompanying Chunshen Jun when his personal guards and local escorts totaled less than three hundred. How could so many Soldiers suddenly appear? This question is easily explained; Huang Xie had asked Luzi about this matter during their meeting at the inn.
To prove he was acting within regulations, Chunshen Jun had previously taken out a Troop Command Token from his pocket. With this token in hand, he could mobilize armies from various regions to participate in battle.
Warriors are crucial to national affairs. The principles of life and death must not be overlooked. This is a dilemma that all Sovereigns face; many battles do not occur under their watchful eyes, leading to communication issues.
The Military Situation was urgent; pulling one thread could unravel everything. While one side awaited enemy engagement, the other side's swift horsemen had yet to deliver news. It was almost absurd! Could they just restart if they lost? Was that even possible? Thus arose discussions about Imperial Command being disregarded in the field, a desperate measure for Generals on campaign. Failure could lead to execution or even implicate entire families!
Fortunately, human ingenuity came into play. To avoid delaying the Military Situation, some suggested granting expeditionary Generals authority to act independently. With no evidence but a command token as proof, troops stationed in various locations would recognize the Troop Command Token as authorization from the Sovereign to mobilize forces. If accountability were sought later, having written orders and seals would help mitigate explanations.
Chunshen Jun learned that Xingling Jun was secretly leading six hundred men into Chu territory and realized that sending only his two hundred men would be futile without reinforcements. What could he do without soldiers? Naturally, he would rely on the Tiger Tally for assistance! There were nearly ninety thousand Regular Army troops stationed locally; drawing a few thousand men would pose no problem at all.
Soon after, soldiers from nearby units began arriving, quickly assembling a force of over a thousand. The requisitioned horses and supplies also arrived shortly thereafter, making it easy to secure a foothold on the mountain.
General Yang Huaide stationed at the border did not dare act recklessly upon hearing of Chunshen Jun's arrival. Even if the King of Chu himself were present, he would not allow his stationed generals to roam freely. What is a border? It is certainly a nation's gateway. If the person responsible for guarding it were absent, it would be nothing short of a joke!
However, the dead are alive, and as long as there is a brain, there are ways to solve problems. Upon learning that Huang Xie was looking for someone to fight, Yang Huaide decided to send elite personnel from the police station instead of coming himself. After making up his mind, he dispatched an entire team of elite scouts to assist.
Scouts can also be understood as scouts, but their rank is higher than that of regular scouts. In ancient times, scouts were akin to modern military scouts, and some countries abroad still use this term today.
The so-called elite scouts are equivalent to the Special Forces in today's military districts. Although they were still in their infancy at that time, their functions were largely similar to modern ones. They executed special battlefield missions and achieved tactical objectives through small-scale infiltration.
As an ordinary scout, one must not only be quick-witted but also skilled in practical tasks. Intelligence, bravery, and exceptional skills are all essential qualities. Those selected through rigorous screening are the elite among elites. This is just a preliminary stage; further refinement and elimination will occur later, with only those who remain having the opportunity to enter the special forces.
It can be seen that the Border General has sent his sharpest personnel to assist the Chancellor. Chunshen Jun's military position is similar to his civil position, so he naturally knows that there is such a sharp edge within the army. However, the number of such individuals is indeed limited, totaling no more than thirty. If he were to recklessly send all of them over, it would be quite embarrassing. Thus, he firmly rejected small-scale operations and deemed it necessary to gather a large force.
Seeing the Chancellor's signal, the scout captain quickly unfolded the map and laid it out. The various positions marked above made Huang Xie very satisfied. Noticing that Xingling Jun's camp did not completely surround Luzi's camp, he was secretly puzzled.
After a moment of thought, he understood that Luzi's unit was not configured for long-distance raids. If they chose to stay put instead of fleeing, they might hold out for a day or so. However, if they planned to escape desperately, they would likely be annihilated by Wei Wujie before even lasting a day!
Thinking this way made him nod; it seemed Luzi was also a sensible person!
If Luzi were truly a Qin State spy, it would be a good choice to keep him around. But this individual was a standard Wei State person; with his intelligence, how could he help the Qin State located in the Wilderness? Anyone with a bit of understanding of the situation knows that currently, Chu State remains the first choice!
Chunshen Jun was not ruthless; he preferred to listen to the opinions of various departments under his command before taking action. Observing the current situation on the map, he asked several officers surrounding him to analyze how to handle this matter. However, there was one premise: aside from the camp within the Arc Formation, how could they ensure complete annihilation of the outer forces? This was in mountainous terrain; it would be much easier on flat ground. They could directly encircle from all sides and charge in with cavalry.
Being experts in this area, Prime Minister had already prepared his thoughts while looking at the map earlier. After some mutual politeness and expressing their views, the attack plans were largely similar—almost all involved bypassing the mountain terrain to block gaps and encircle this hostile force. Huang Xie listened quietly without expressing any opinions during this time. He noticed that the scout team leader standing behind him remained silent and smiled: "Why is Yang Huai loyal silent? I would like to hear your suggestions."
Upon hearing the Chancellor's call, the scout captain hurried over to pay respects to several dignitaries. "Forgive me for being rude, Your Excellency; I believe that what was suggested earlier is not appropriate. The forest is dense and mountain paths are difficult to traverse. If we abandon the speed of our cavalry's movement, by the time our army encircles them, they will likely have finished and left."
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