Chapter Thirty-Eight: To Scheme Is to Be Schemed Against

  A night raid is an event that can change the form of both enemies, but a night raid is not so easy. The party launching the night raid has the advantage of taking the initiative, while the party being raided also has its own advantages. Therefore, the matter of a night raid requires grasping the opportunity. If the person launching the night raid has troops that are not sharp and the commander is careless, it is very likely to be counter-attacked. Generally speaking, night raids were not too common on ancient battlefields with cold weapons.

  This is a strange way of using troops. If it can't be achieved, it will only lead to the loss of soldiers and generals. Although the history books record many night battles, this is because night attacks are difficult and have a thrilling quality, which is why they are recorded.

  Although the enemy's weakness has been found, the two generals will not act lightly. Seizing the opportunity is extremely important. If it cannot be done, and one insists on doing it, then it is nothing but seeking death!

  "Our intelligence is still too little. Although Yuan Tan is a useless person, his generals are extremely capable. This matter must be guarded against. Let's wait and see!"

  He sighed, but still unwilling to give up. With the opportunity, he had to investigate clearly before speaking. This was also one of the difficulties of a night raid - judging whether there was an opportunity and whether to take risks was a major decision. Even if the intelligence was finally investigated, it would be wasted in just one night, not to mention the loss of morale, energy and physical strength!

  If it weren't for Zhang Xu's elite troops, who had strong beliefs and wouldn't complain easily, Guan Hai and Wu Qing wouldn't have dared to bring up this matter. After all, the troops that could carry out a night raid were the most elite in each of the vassal armies.

  Perhaps this is also one of Zhang Xu's rare advantages, having no allies and only relying on himself, but his foundation is extremely solid, the army is a transcendent existence beyond time!

  "Ah!"

  A line of men and horses, quietly waiting, with only the faint sound of breathing, just like this, waiting is extremely long and a lonely task. If it weren't for the occasional scout message coming in, they would truly be isolated to death. This is still due to the fact that this army has often undergone such training. If it were an ordinary feudal lord's army, wouldn't they need to use great rewards to comfort their troops? This is also where the difficulty of a night raid lies.

  But the most laborious ones are Guan Hai and Wu Qing, who have to constantly analyze intelligence, analyze the information gathered by scouts, and make judgments based on the information, which is extremely time-consuming.

  "General, look quickly!"

  At this time, a small soldier suddenly said that the eastern sky was ablaze with flames rising to the heavens. The two generals looked at each other and their faces changed slightly. That direction was where the main camp was located. At this moment, the soldiers were also gradually getting up. If they knew that the main camp had been attacked, it would be dangerous.

  "Don't panic!"

  Guan Hai hastily said that it was only at this time that he had calmed down, and in his heart, he thought of the note Zhang Xu had given to the two of them when they left earlier.

  "General Zilong, do you still remember the note given by the immortal master?"

  Guan Hai said in a low voice.

  "Hmm!"

  He nodded slightly and took out a note, then a look of surprise flashed across his face, and both of their faces showed a hint of surprise.

  "Pass down the order, everyone, no need to panic. Master Xian has already anticipated this and ordered us to launch a surprise attack on the enemy's main camp!"

  At this time, Guan Hai and Wu Qing immediately passed down the orders through a series of commanders, and soon the commotion subsided. After all, Xian Shi was indeed invincible in everyone's hearts, so once they thought about it, they didn't worry anymore, but this was actually a kind of blind worship!

  Of course this was indeed Zhang Xu's clever plan, he had long anticipated the enemy's plot!

  ………

  "General Zhu Ling, quickly, mobilize the troops and horses, cross the river and engage in battle, the military advisor's plan has succeeded!"

  At this time, Yuan Tan was dressed in armor and had summoned Zhu Ling to say that there was excitement on his face. The enemy's direction was ablaze with flames, which was clearly the successful effect of Guo Tu's fire attack plan!

  "Your Highness, what's going on? Although the enemy's direction is ablaze with flames rising to the sky, but marching at night is a great taboo!"

  Zhu Ling was also somewhat moved, but he didn't dare to mobilize his troops recklessly. The dangers of marching at night were unimaginable to ordinary people.

  "Haha, this is Mr. Guo's fire attack plan! Now the enemy's main camp has been burned down, we can launch a surprise attack and defeat the enemy in one go! General, please give the order to mobilize our troops, let us march out!"

  Yuan Tan burst out laughing.

  "Promise!"

  Zhu Ling was also delighted at this moment, but he didn't expect that Guo Tu actually had such skills. He felt a great deal of reverence in his heart and no longer suspected him. After all, the direction of the enemy's large camp was ablaze with flames, which was indeed a fact!

  Yuan Tan and Zhu Ling immediately mobilized 5,000 troops and hastily headed towards the opposite bank. Although it was nighttime, the distance of 10 kilometers was not far, which made Zhu Ling extremely happy and no longer suspicious about the reason for sending out troops.

  "Haha, the enemy was annihilated by our army in one fell swoop. So this prosperous and rich Chang County will soon belong to our Yuan family! Father will be delighted, won't he?"

  After all, although Yuan Shao occupied the plains of Pingyuan and other places north of the Yellow River in Qingzhou, he still coveted the most valuable parts of Qingzhou. After all, Qingzhou was a large state, although it had been ravaged by the Yellow Turbans and was in ruins, but it was also a self-sufficient place. Moreover, Gongsun Zan's subordinate Tian Kai was stationed here with troops, which made Yuan Shao extremely wary. If he could gain a foothold on the south bank of the river, it would indeed be a great achievement!

  Zhu Ling also had a joyful expression on his face, although he took down Chang County and occupied Donglai Commandery, the greatest credit went to Yuan Tan. However, as a general following the army, he was also highly meritorious, enough to be promoted one rank, and it's easy to imagine that he was overjoyed in his heart!

  At this time, Guan Yu and Wu Qing's troops quietly moved out, bypassing the main army. They were also overjoyed in their hearts. Since the enemy had marched out, there would be hardly anyone left to guard the camp. Once they occupied the enemy's camp, a pincer attack would surely lead to a great defeat for the enemy!

  Since it was the time of the fire, Master Xian had already anticipated it, so naturally, they wouldn't worry about Zhang Xu's situation. This battle could be said to have already been won!

  "Kill him!"

  Most of the troops had moved out, and the camp was already full of loopholes. With the help of scouts, they easily opened the gate of Yuan Tan's army, and the two generals, Guan Hai and Wu Qing, immediately killed their way in. A thousand fierce Zhang Xiu soldiers followed, and the enemy cried out in horror as flames rose into the sky...

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