"Haha, so Old Ye already had a brilliant plan in mind. Could you enlighten us a bit?" Han Hao clapped his hands. His judgnt had always been excellent, as from the first eting with Ye Shikai, he felt that this person had limitless potential as a rare tactician.
"Of course, but this plan is crucial to the cavalry team’s success, so I hope Lord Han Hao can keep it a secret for ." Ye Shikai nodded and said.
"That is obvious, military intelligence must not be leaked. I am well aware of that."
Outside the barracks.
"Old Ye, I’ve heard that the task to destroy the Wolf Clan’s supply camp has been entrusted to you. Do you have a plan? I’d love to hear it." Since Shangguan Jian beca a Military Marquis, he had been assisting Han Hao, supervising training during peaceti, and leading charges in warti.
"I do have a plan, but I can’t disclose it just yet."
"Hey, you’re keeping it even from ? That’s not very brotherly of you." Shangguan Jian was quite puzzled, not expecting Ye Shikai to refuse.
"Of course, it’s not because I’m wary of you. It’s just that there are things you are better off not knowing."
"Alright, since you don’t want to say, you must have your reasons. If I keep asking, it would be too insistent. Just one thing: if your plan needs my help, don’t hesitate to ask. Infantry might not have horses, but we are more than capable of handling long-distance surprise attacks."
"Haha, that’s good to hear. Your words put at ease." Ye Shikai patted his shoulder. To be honest, he never underestimated his opponents. His previous victories over the Wolf Clan were largely due to utilizing terrain and psychological advantages. On an open plain, he was not entirely confident about a head-on clash with the Wolf Clan.
Therefore, the success of the surprise attack on the supply camp would still depend on strategy.
"Xue San, how is your recovery going?" Ye Shikai brought so at to the dical camp. Since the last battle, Xue San had been lying there. Luckily, ng Tian provided a lot of trauma dicine; otherwise, it was uncertain when Xue San would recover from his severe injuries.
"Returning to the Chiliarch, oh no, it should be the Military Marquis, my body is much better now." Upon seeing Ye Shikai, Xue San stood up from the bed, his chest still wrapped in thick bandages. Although he looked well now, when he was injured, his life was in critical condition, with wounds deep enough to harm his internal organs.
"That’s good, quickly lie down and rest. Once you’re healed, I’ll take you ho." Ye Shikai handed over the stewed at he brought.
"Haha, Military Marquis, how did you know I was craving at? In this Wounded Soldier Camp, there’s only stead buns and rice porridge. My mouth is almost tasteless." Xue San took the stewed at and directly bit into a big chunk.
"In this battle, you made a ritorious contribution. There’s at and wine as a reward, but since you’re injured, it’s best not to drink." Ye Shikai explained.
"No worries, having at is good enough. I knew it; following the Military Marquis ans there’s at to eat every day." Xue San ate a bit ssily. As a new village chief, the fact he could only have porridge and buns despite his injuries ant regular soldiers had even poorer als.
In these tis, at was not sothing an ordinary person could access. At best, they could have so chicken, duck, or fish, but the Wolf Clan was different. Their diet had a lot of at. Ye Shikai suddenly thought about whether they could seize so at when they went to the supply station.
"Military Marquis, is there a mission at hand?" Xue San suddenly asked.
"You’re right, I do have an important mission now, but... Xue San, since you’re still recovering, it’s best not to join this ti." Ye Shikai advised.
"Don’t worry, Military Marquis, I know my own body. Although the wounds aren’t fully healed, they don’t affect my movent." Xue San imdiately rose from the bed, speaking with resolve.
"Xue San, this mission requires mounted surprise attacks. With your wounds not fully healed, it’s unsuitable to participate. Follow my orders and stay here to recover."
"Understood, I shall obey." Xue San replied regretfully, then suddenly asked, "Military Marquis, what exactly is the cavalry team tasked with?"
"A surprise attack on the Wolf Clan’s supply camp."
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Three days later.
"Alimu, is everything ready?" Ye Shikai ca to the warehouse, where Alimu, Man Cang, and others were already gathered.
"Relax, Military Marquis, I’ve bribed so Wolf Clan soldiers. These items were brought by them." Alimu had his attendants open the wooden boxes before them, revealing dozens of sets of Wolf Clan military uniforms, mostly made of fur armor. Other boxes contained footwear made of fur and the Wolf Clan’s sabers. The most surprising item for Ye Shikai was the token of a Wolf Clan officer. With this small token, many troubles could be avoided.
"Haha, Alimu, you’ve truly excelled this ti." Ye Shikai patted his shoulder and laughed.
"When the Military Marquis assigns a task, I am bound to fulfill it. I paid those soldiers enough money that they’ve probably already fled, and will certainly not leak the matter."
"That’s good." Ye Shikai nodded, saying, "Man Cang, take so of the n and change into the Wolf Clan’s attire."
"Understood."
Deep into the night, outside the fortress.
"These Wolf Clan clothes are indeed poorly made." Man Cang shifted uncomfortably. The outfit was a bit small for him. Ye Shikai looked at the Wolf Clan attire on himself, finding it to fit just right. In fact, wearing this fur armor made swinging a blade feel much lighter.
"Military Marquis, are you sure this plan will work?" Man Cang asked.
"Of course." Ye Shikai gestured for the two thousand cavalry to halt.
"Shangguan, I must trouble you again this ti. I wouldn’t trust anyone else." Ye Shikai turned and said. Shangguan Jian and most of the cavalry wore Qin Army attire, whereas Ye Shikai, Man Cang, and a few dozen others donned the Wolf Clan attire and led the front.
"Don’t worry, Old Ye." Shangguan Jian nodded and whispered to the troops behind him, "Everyone, follow ."
After Shangguan Jian led the two thousand cavalry away, Ye Shikai also instructed the others to follow him towards the supply camp.
"Wan Qi Yuan, the rest will depend on you." Ye Shikai handed the token to him, patting his shoulder.
"Please rest assured, Military Marquis."
They slowly approached the Wolf Clan’s supply camp. Ye Shikai vividly recalled the last ti when Ma Peng and Helian Gou sched against them, intending to use the supply camp as bait to annihilate them and then hand over the fortress. However, Ye Shikai turned the tables back then. This ti, they were truly going to destroy it.
"Halt, who are you?"
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