Chapter 36: Guo Tu's Plan
"When the enemy's vanguard is first established, we can lead our troops to launch a surprise attack tonight. If it works, we can break through the enemy army; if not, there will be no loss!"
Guan Yu observed the enemy's situation and spoke out.
"Night raid? Okay!"
Zhang Xu's heart moved and he smiled: "Tonight is no harm in trying, if it can be done, we will be much easier!"
As for the initiative of his subordinates, Zhang Xu has always been unwilling to suppress it. At this time, he is also a way, and his subordinates often have meat to eat. These soldiers are even more likely to have meat rations every day, so the night blindness that ancient people often had will not appear in his army. Taking advantage of the enemy's unsteadiness, if a night raid is possible!
Once successful, it is natural to be overjoyed. If not, it can also test the enemy's situation and accumulate combat experience for the main army. After all, these 4,000 troops are now strong and powerful, but they have not experienced a major war. If they can gain baptism in a major war, they will become the strongest army of this generation!
"Good, thank you for your kindness, sir!"
Guan Hai was overjoyed when he heard that Zhang Xu accepted his suggestion, and he also had full confidence in the soldiers under him. They were the strongest troops he had ever seen, and if it weren't for the lack of experience in major battles, he believed they could now face the enemy head-on!
"Alright, since it's like this, then Guan Hai and Wu Qing, listen to orders!"
Zhang Xu's face changed, and he said seriously.
"The end is near!"
At this time Wu Qing and Guan Hai both knelt down on one knee and said.
"You can each choose a battalion of soldiers and horses, now immediately add a meal, then rest, at midnight, take the troops to attack, if possible, take advantage of the momentum to attack, if not, you can retreat!"
Zhang Xu said loudly.
"Hello!"
Two generals received their orders.
"Where is Wu Zhonghe?"
Zhang Xu nodded and shouted again.
"The end is near!"
Wu Zhong also stepped forward and knelt down on one knee, clasping his fists in respect.
"We have the intention of a night raid, and the enemy has never been without. You personally lead the Imperial Guard, tonight carefully patrol, dispatch many scouts outside, guaranteeing the safety of our army's camp!"
Zhang Xu continued to order.
"Promise!"
Wu Zhong's face turned serious, apparently taking this as an important task!
Three generals each received their tasks and went to prepare, while Zhang Xu also sat down to prepare. At this time, he sat cross-legged with his eyes slightly closed, but was feeling the changes in the cloud energy. At this time, he could discover that the cloud energy of our army had gradually condensed into a red tiger shape.
On the other hand, the enemy army ten miles away also had a murderous aura rising from their swords and armor, which was even more massive than their own side. However, the enemy's cloud of energy seemed somewhat scattered, which clearly indicated that their morale was unstable!
"Is there movement from the enemy as well?"
Zhang Xu's heart moved, and he stood up, walked out of his own large tent, accompanied by a group of close guards, and looked far away in the northwest direction. He could see that the enemy army camp had a virtual flame rising into the sky!
At this point, Zhang Xu's face faintly revealed a smile.
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"Gong Ze, will your fire attack plan succeed?"
Yuan Tan said with a hint of tension, after all, he also knew Zhu Ling's abilities and wouldn't make empty suggestions. Since he suggested retreating, it was likely that he felt the enemy's strength was extraordinary.
At this time, Yuan Tan inherited his father Yuan Shao's weakness of indecision and asked with some surprise and uncertainty.
"You can rest assured, sir. Our house is a strategist under the General's command. I suppose the enemy troops are just a bunch of petty bandits, how could they possibly understand our plan!"
Kuo Tu smiled with extreme confidence.
"So should we inform General Zhu Ling of this plan and let him think he's assisting us, thereby increasing our chances of victory?"
Yuan Tan asked quietly.
"Great Master, that Zhu Ling is actually the third master's person. If he finds out, then this merit will inevitably have to be shared with him, isn't that unseemly? Our plan to attack with fire will surely succeed, and at that time all the merit will belong to Great Master alone, isn't that wonderful?"
Kuo Tu smiled and said, obviously having full confidence in his own plan.
"Alright, I'll rely on your plan this time. If we win, I will definitely go to Father and ask him to reward you!"
Yuan Tan felt slightly relieved in his heart and cupped one hand in the other in salute.
"Don't worry, young master!"
Guo Tu was confident and said.
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At this time, Zhu Ling had finished directing the army to set up camp, but he did not dare rest and instead led his troops on another patrol. He was a skilled warrior, yet at this moment, he felt somewhat uneasy in his heart.
"Today, observing the enemy's military formation, it is not comparable to ordinary bandits. The strict discipline and sharp blades exude an aura of a powerful army. This is something that only a strong army can possess. It seems that winning this battle will not be easy. Unfortunately, the young master insists on his own way, and Guo Gongzi is also obstructing from within. This battle is ominous!"
Zhu Ling sighed and continued to patrol, he didn't dare to be the slightest bit careless, the enemy's strength was beyond his imagination!
At this time, Zhang Xu was in the big camp, commanding the soldiers and horses to prepare some preparations, and also letting his personal guards bring him the prepared talismans. These talismans were to be given to Guan Hai and Wu Qing, the two generals who would go into battle tonight.
"Haha, it seems that tonight will be a good show after all. Yuan Tan is indeed a useless person. With this, our victory in the great war will be easily won. Our soldiers will have experienced the baptism of the great war and will become truly elite troops. In this way, even with an army of 4,000, we can truly achieve greatness!"
Zhang Xu's face wore a hint of a smile, clearly confident in this battle. After all, although he wasn't a general or a strategist, the incense faith had given him incredible abilities that could be said to be unmatched by anyone at the Refining stage, except perhaps for commanding an army.
Moreover, the great army has the blessing effect of talismans, and this kind of talisman is part of his incense faith, which can exert even greater power!
Zhang Xu's heart was filled with wisdom and suddenly felt at ease!
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"The Grandson is ready for everything!"
At dusk, Guo Tu said with an excited face.
"Good!"
Yuan Tan was overjoyed and said: "This way we can get rid of Gongzi! It's just a pity about these 2,000 troops!"
"Great prince, as long as we can succeed, we can defeat the enemy army and capture Chang County without a single soldier being killed. The loss of 2,000 men is nothing compared to defeating an enemy force of 4,000 and gaining control of Chang County intact. Isn't that wonderful!"
Guo Tu was extremely good at flattering, and flattered Yuan Tan to the point of excitement. He thought for a moment, then burst out laughing: "Good, let's follow your idea! Now, assemble these 2,000 soldiers and have them follow your command!"
Yuan Tan then handed over the token for mobilizing 2,000 troops to Guo Tu, who was overjoyed.
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In the dead of night, Zhang Xu's army captured two thousand enemy soldiers. These enemy soldiers were flustered and panicked, but they begged to surrender to Zhang Xu like a dog that has lost its master. Watching this scene, a cold smile spread across Zhang Xu's face: "Yuan Tan, Yuan Tan, did you really think my army was just a band of thieves? Such an obvious and clumsy plot, I wonder whose idea it was... Guo Gong then?"
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