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After Traitor was captured, he was taken away. In the military camp, there were various ways to deal with enemies.
The secret passage had also increased its personnel, keeping a close watch and not letting a single movement go unnoticed.
While Gu Bei's Army was proceeding in an orderly manner, the Bandits in the Bandit Hideout were in complete disarray.
“Second-in-Command, it’s been quite a while since anything happened down the mountain. Is something wrong?”
One Bandit voiced his concerns, and his words quickly drew agreement from the others.
“Yeah, logically speaking, it’s been long enough that we should have heard something from down there by now. Could something really have gone wrong?”
Some skeptics interrupted, scoffing, “What nonsense? Our plan is so tight. It’s always been like this before; those court fools could never catch on!”
The ground was a chaotic mess of voices, making it impossible to discern anything clearly.
“Enough! Everyone shut the hell up!”
With a furious shout, the meeting hall fell silent.
“Second-in-Command, what do you think…” The Bandits dared not raise their voices again and cautiously sought Zhao Ren’s opinion.
Zhao Ren, in a foul mood and particularly irritable, snapped, “What are you all making noise for? Whether our scouts have been caught or not, what we need to do remains the same. As long as those court lackeys are still around, we’ll make them cry for their mothers and send them back where they came from!”
“Second-in-Command, you’re magnificent!”
Amidst the flurry of flattery from the Bandits, only the Second-in-Command sat alone in the council hall, deep in thought.
In the end, it was the Second-in-Command who issued the order to send someone down the mountain to gather intelligence before deciding on specific actions.
The scout returned quickly, bringing news that the Bandits were reluctant to accept.
"What do you mean!" Zhao Ren slammed his palm down, cracking the sturdy wooden table. "Our people have been captured and are hanging from the watchtower at the camp?"
The scout nervously swallowed nonexistent saliva, fearing that the next blow might land on him.
"Y-yes, that's right, Second-in-Command!" the scout stammered. "Those people underestimated us; isn't this a blatant slap in our faces?"
Zhao Ren was furious, not because some of his Bandit comrades had been caught, but because someone dared to openly oppose the Bandit Hideout.
The scout was right; this was indeed a slap in his face!
"How dare a mere defeated foe be so arrogant! I'll make him cry for mercy; if I don't, my name isn't Zhao!"
Zhao Ren's proposal was immediately approved by all the Bandits. These ruthless outlaws had little regard for human life. They were accustomed to killing and had grown used to seeing their own fall.
Perhaps when it was their turn to be killed, they would feel a moment of regret, but in that irreversible instant, no matter how they felt, it would no longer matter.
Thus, in the makeshift council hall, the Bandits finalized their plan for a nighttime raid on the enemy camp.
However, the so-called ambush by the Bandits was nothing more than a waiting game for Gu Bei.
While intentionally spreading the news of the Traitor's capture, they had already prepared for the Bandits' surprise attack.
After several encounters, they had gained a preliminary understanding of these Bandits, realizing that their veins ran with the blood of savages. Upon learning of their failure, in order to mask their inner turmoil, they would undoubtedly resort to even more ruthless ambushes to prove that they still stood atop their high perch.
Gu Bei, along with his Army, waited for their arrival.
Once prepared, the Bandits were no match for a regular army. Gu Bei's Army was forged through real battles. Previously, under the Bandits' combined efforts, they had not gained much advantage; this time, they would fare even worse.
The Bandits hid themselves in front of the main camp, peering inside and seeing everything as usual, thinking that this time they could successfully launch a surprise attack.
When they stealthily slipped into the camp, ready to shed blood, they found it eerily quiet inside.
"Something's off!" someone realized and quickly entered one of the tents. He pulled back the blankets on the bed only to find it stuffed with a pillow—there was no one there.
"There's no one here!"
"There's no one here either!"
The Bandits reacted swiftly: "This is bad! We've been tricked!"
However, it was already too late; the change occurred in an instant.
A sharp sound erupted near the camp. With a whoosh and a spark, it shot into the air and exploded.
"Kill!"
The shouts of the Army echoed from afar, quickly closing in on the panicked Bandits. It was only then that the Bandits realized they were facing an enemy head-on. However, the chaos of their hasty defense against a well-prepared assault made the outcome clear.
In this battle, aside from a few Soldiers who died in combat and a handful of stragglers who escaped, the Soldiers nearly captured all of the Bandits involved in the ambush.
"General is mighty!"
The Soldiers, who had long been oppressed by the Bandits, finally felt a sense of relief and pride. Gu Bei had once again reclaimed the title of Invincible General, and the morale of the entire army soared.
"This is truly satisfying!" Joy radiated from the faces of the Soldiers, and the camp was filled with a festive atmosphere that dispelled the previous silence.
This victory was not just about defeating a Bandit ambush; more importantly, it dealt a heavy blow to their arrogance, sending a clear message: if you send infiltrators among us, we will root them out; if you want to confront us directly, the Army will not back down.
The Bandit's lair lay in stark contrast to the camp, shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere. The Second-in-Command had been rallying spirits, while Zhao Ren had finally smashed the table in the meeting hall.
The Bandits in their hideout lived in constant fear, a strong sense of unease brewing within the Village.
"Everyone, don't lose heart; this was just a mistake," came the voice of the Second-in-Command. "We still have secret weapons. As long as we have hidden passages, those court soldiers will never catch our trail!"
Zhao Ren shouted, "The Second-in-Command is right! This time it was just luck for those Dog Thieves; it won't always be like this! So stop sulking! There are countless Dog Thieves waiting for us to kill!"
"The Second-in-Command is correct!"
"Yes! Everyone get your spirits up and follow the Second-in-Command! Charge!"
The Bandits gathered in the council hall, which was missing a long table, to discuss their future strategies.
Meanwhile, in the camp, they had successfully captured a Traitor and repelled an ambush from the Bandits, leading to a period of heightened vigilance.
It was speculated that the Bandits, after their defeat, would not dare to launch consecutive attacks. Taking advantage of this time, the entire team focused on recuperating.
However, this respite was exceptionally brief. After two days, Gu Bei's injuries had slightly improved. Ignoring his own safety, he decided to strike while the iron was hot and launch an assault on the Bandit Hideout!
"The last ambush failed; the Bandits will not let it go easily and are certainly plotting their retaliation," Gu Bei explained to the Soldiers below him. "What we should do is catch them off guard and attack before they can mount a counteroffensive. We must achieve victory before the Bandit Hideout is prepared!"
Shen Ru frowned and said, "This plan is good, and I agree. However, General, your body has not yet fully recovered. Once battle begins, it will undoubtedly affect your injuries. It would be better to rest for a while longer. The Bandits have suffered significant losses and cannot recover so quickly; there is still some time before their next attack."
"Yes, General!" the Soldiers echoed in agreement. "We currently have the upper hand; those rebels won't be able to pull off any tricks! Even if they do attack, we have plenty of ways to repel them. It's best to focus on recovery first!"
Gu Bei waved his hand dismissively. "My condition is not..." He hadn't finished his thought when he noticed Ye Xiaohan's gaze fixed on him. He quickly changed his words: "My condition has improved significantly; I feel much better now. There is no need for everyone to worry."
He stated seriously, "What matters most right now is taking down the Bandit Hideout. Let us not forget that we are here to eradicate bandits, not for a vacation. Our mission is to capture the Bandit Hideout. We have already spent too much time and resources on this; the court is starting to express dissatisfaction, and we must expedite our efforts!"
Prior to this, Gu Bei had received several secret letters from the capital containing information that the Soldiers would rather not know.
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