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When faced with a problem that needs to be addressed, everyone has different plans. Li Xin has his own intentions; following Han Yongcheng's suggestion is not out of the question, but there are still issues involved. Allowing Lightwolf Fortress to lose its camouflage would immediately place it within the line of sight of the Zhao Army. If they lead a hundred soldiers from the Qin State, already disguised as the Korean Army, out of the city, the chances of ambushing them halfway would be much better.
If this ambush succeeds, it could be considered a complete success. Even if the news reaches the Zhao Army camp, they would mistakenly believe it was an unexpected encounter with the Qin Army that caused the incident, and would not suspect any problems within Lightwolf Fortress. There are always unexpected events in these times! This area is a battlefield where the Qin and Zhao armies confront each other; anything could happen.
Upon receiving the news, Meng Wu looked at the two who were sweating profusely and pondered for a long time before asking, "What if the ambush mission fails? Moreover, knowing Li Mu's character, he will definitely consider the possibility of unexpected events! Perhaps a large force is following behind his Cavalry Unit!"
Li Xin scoffed and sighed. If there really was a large force following Li Mu, scouts would have already reported it! He then reminded them, "Gentlemen, stop hesitating! In another two hours, that great figure will arrive!"
"Great figure..." Han Yongcheng looked at Meng Wu and Li Xin and asked, "What does that mean?"
Meng Wu had learned this term after becoming familiar with Li Xin, so he understood what it referred to. Hearing someone question this title, he quickly explained, "It carries no disrespect; it's a collective term for those we admire!"
Li Xin glanced at the great figure across from him and felt a surge of frustration. Just as he was about to say that General Meng was also a great figure, he suddenly heard shouting from outside. "Report to the three generals! Our Cavalry Unit has been spotted outside the city!"
It's over!
Upon hearing this news, the three exchanged glances. Han Yongcheng couldn't help but sigh, "Master's insight is indeed sharp! With such marching speed, Li Mu truly deserves to be called a great figure! Brothers! Rather than sitting here waiting for death, why don't we just blow our whistles and turn against them now?"
Hearing this, Meng Wu and Li Xin exchanged looks. They both said simultaneously, "Turn against them!? Just... just us three?!"
Han Yongcheng didn't hesitate and directly reminded them, "How could it just be us three!? There are still hundreds of subordinates!"
There was no time left to notify everyone to prepare! Li Mu had already arrived at the foot of the city!
Meng Wu nodded heavily and said, "Since it has come to this, we might as well accept our fate. Let's go up to the city tower!"
There was no other choice!
Li Xin and Han Yongcheng hurriedly followed Meng Wu out of the storeroom within the city walls. The three climbed up to the city tower together. Not far away, banners were fluttering as a cavalry unit from Zhao State, composed of fifteen hundred men, galloped towards them through the rising dust.
Li Xin saw that the other party had a backup plan and couldn't help but stick out his tongue. Just as Meng Wu had said earlier, they were indeed well-prepared. Five hundred people as bait, with a thousand in the rear for support! Fortunately, there was no organized ambush outside the city; if a hundred had charged in, most would have died after just one assault.
Han Yongcheng wiped the sweat from his forehead and waited for the dust to settle before shouting loudly, "I am Han Yongcheng, the defender of Lightwolf Fortress! State your names!"
Before he finished speaking, a general stepped forward and shouted, "Report to the highest commander of the city defense! I am Sima Shang, subordinate of Commander General Lian Po of Zhao Army! We come under orders from the general Sentinel to seek temporary refuge in Lightwolf City!"
Liars! A bunch of liars!
Han Yongcheng turned to Meng Wu and asked, "What should we do now?"
Meng Wu was intently searching the crowd for that familiar figure but could not find Li Mu hidden among them. He could only whisper, "Tell Sima Shang that the current highest commander of Lightwolf Fortress is General Zhao Weiran. The army needs to report in order to enter the city for rest."
Han Yongcheng nodded and shouted, "This city is our military's supply depot; without orders, you cannot enter! You may rest and resupply, but you must report to General Zhao! I am also helpless in this matter; I hope my brothers can be understanding."
Sima Shang smiled and nodded. "Very well! Please trouble General Han to report that Sima Shang wishes to enter the city to meet General Zhao!"
"Wait a moment!" Han Yongcheng clasped his fists and then turned with Li Xin to descend from the city.
The two took the reins of the warhorses handed over by the soldiers and mounted. After discussing for a moment along the way, a bold plan quickly took shape. If they had initially worried about having no plan, now their thoughts were forced out by necessity.
Upon arriving at the general's residence, they jumped off their horses and handed the reins to the soldiers. They exchanged glances and nodded to signal that they would proceed as planned.
Han Yongcheng first returned to the hall filled with the smell of alcohol, suddenly feeling particularly annoyed by it. It turned out that one could become desensitized to such an environment after staying too long; indeed, after stepping outside for fresh air and returning, it felt so disgusting. But thoughts aside, there were important matters to attend to. So he sat down at his seat and repeatedly apologized, saying he felt a bit of stomach pain earlier. He had let the doctor prescribe some medicine, and now he was fine.
Zhao Weiran, recently indulging in wine and pleasure, was naturally in a drunken stupor and did not pay attention to the implications of Han Yongcheng's words. He advised, "Stomach pain!? It's because you didn't drink enough! I have a secret remedy here; do you want to hear it?"
The elders often say that secret remedies can cure serious ailments! Upon hearing this, Han Yongcheng immediately became interested and expressed his eagerness to listen closely.
Zhao Weiran raised his wine cup as a gesture and said, "Wine is a medicinal catalyst that can cure all sorts of ailments! You just need to drink three cups as punishment, and all your problems will be gone!"
This remark immediately sparked a burst of laughter. Han Yongcheng laughed heartily twice before saying, "Well then, let's give it a try!" Just as he reached for his wine cup, Li Xin rushed in from outside in a panic.
"Report to General Zhao! There's trouble!"
Han Yongcheng put down his cup, his expression turning displeased. "How dare you! With General Zhao present, what is there to be alarmed about?"
Li Xin looked around nervously, appearing hesitant to speak.
The amount of alcohol consumed did not affect the group's ability to read the room; seeing Li Xin's demeanor indicated that something significant had occurred. They all stood up, indicating they were going outside for some fresh air and to visit the restroom.
Zhao Weiran waved for the beauties nearby to leave and sat up straight, asking, "Is the sky falling outside?"
Once only three people remained in the hall, Li Xin finally spoke. "General! This matter is even more serious than the sky falling!"
"Oh!? Is that so!" Zhao Weiran looked at Li Xin, took a deep breath, and asked, "Could it be that the Qin Army is attacking? How many are coming? Quickly send someone out to notify Lian Po and have him dispatch troops to rescue Lightwolf Fortress!"
Li Xin turned to Han Yongcheng and whispered, "General! It's not the Qin Army coming from outside; it's our own troops."
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