After listening to the advice, I rebelled and became an emperor of all ages

Chapter 356: The Thoughts of All Parties, the Final Plan

Chapter 356: The Thoughts of All Parties, the Final Plan
“No, I must find out the origins of these people as soon as possible.” Hailan Jiabo secretly made up his mind.

He knew that only by having enough intelligence could he know what to do next. Otherwise, he would always be restrained by that group of people and would be afraid to act rashly.

What made him even more uneasy was Hailanhak’s attitude.

Although Hailanhak did not say it explicitly on the surface, he could feel that every word and every look of the other party seemed to be testing him, and even revealed a sense of oppression.

Thinking of this, Hailan Jiabo quickly adjusted his mood.

He took a deep breath, raised his head, and regained his usual calmness and dignity.

He knew that any panic at this moment might be noticed by others and become his fatal flaw.

He raised his head and glanced coldly in the direction of the camp, already having a plan in mind.

“Send someone to investigate immediately.” Hailan Jiabo’s voice was low and calm, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

“Find out where those ‘messengers’ have gone, and which direction they came from. I want to know their every step.”

“Yes!” The guards immediately took the order and retreated quickly.

After watching his personal soldiers leave, Hailan Jiabo once again looked towards the grassland in the distance. His eyes were deep and cold, as if he was looking through the end of the grassland at the enemy hiding in the dark.

“Whoever wants to use this game against me will not succeed easily.”

Hailan Jiabo said coldly in his heart, with a hint of coldness in his eyes, “And if that old guy really suspects me, then I will never sit and wait for death…”

The wind blew across the grassland, rolling up low waves of grass, as if adding a bit of solemnity to this undercurrent game.

……

The sun was high in the sky, and the faint warm sunlight sprinkled on the vast grassland, dispelling the early morning chill and bringing a long-lost warmth to everyone.

At this time, Hu Yanhuan had already quietly returned to the main force.

He was patrolling the camp as usual, looking calm and composed, as if he had never left the camp, as if he, the commander-in-chief, had never left the camp in the past few hours.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, recalling the arrangements made when he left the camp.

In order to avoid arousing suspicion from his subordinates, he specially arranged for his deputy general to temporarily take over the command and ordered everyone not to act without authorization.

As it turned out, his judgment was correct – no one noticed his departure, and order in the camp was restored.

He was very satisfied with the result, which was exactly what he wanted.

It’s not that he didn’t trust his men, or that he thought there were spies from the rebel army in the army, but there were so many people and he was afraid that the news would leak out and cause unnecessary trouble.

“However, Hailanhak’s attitude…” Thinking of this, a hint of coldness flashed in Hu Yanhuan’s eyes.

Although he successfully completed his mission, Hailanhak’s unfathomable attitude made him feel vaguely uneasy.

“This person is indeed not easy to deal with.” Hu Yanhuan said coldly in his heart.

However, the more this is the case, the more it shows that he is a respectable opponent. Unfortunately, in this game, respect cannot change the outcome. “

At the same time, Yelu Cangqi’s Wolf Division was still hiding in the dark.

Like a real wolf pack, they followed the movements of the main force silently and always kept a proper distance.

Yelu Cangqi stood on a secluded high ground, gazing coldly at the camp in the distance.

Behind him was a group of elite warriors with sharp eyes and fully armored. They stood there quietly, like a group of hunters ready to attack at any time, exuding a chilling aura of murderous intent.

“Wolf Master…” Yelu Cangqi murmured in a low voice, with a deep light in his eyes.

He remembered Hu Yanhuan’s instructions to him from beginning to end. The Wolf Master was the last trump card of the Northern Barbarians and the deciding factor in this game.

The existence of Wolf Master must not be leaked easily. If Wolf Master is sold, it means that the game is about to come to an end.

“It’s not the right time yet.” Yelu Cangqi’s eyes swept coldly across the distant camp, his tone low and firm.

His fingers gently stroked the sword at his waist. The blade shone coldly in the setting sun. His mind suddenly recalled the previous negotiation between Hu Yanhuan and Hailanhak.

No matter how reluctant he is, he has to admit that the future world belongs to the young.

Hu Yanhuan is different from Chagan Uli, or rather, he is different from all the other people in his northern barbarians.

This difference is not only reflected in the strategy of dealing with the rebels, but also in the negotiations with Hilanhake.

He never thought that the ambitious Hailanhak could be persuaded so easily by Hu Yanhuan.

This saved him a lot of effort and made him see hope in Hu Yanhuan.

“Huyanhuan…” Yelu Cangqi silently recited the name in his heart, with a complex emotion in his eyes, “I hope you won’t let me, the Khan, and even the entire Northern Barbarians down.”

……

In the rebels’ temporary camp, there was a dead silence all around. Only the occasional sound of wind and the low neighing of horses in the distance broke the silence.

Lin Zhongyun sat alone by the campfire, his eyes fixed on the dancing flames in front of him.

The dim firelight cast mottled shadows on his face, making his expression seem even more gloomy and unpredictable.

His brows were tightly furrowed, and his eyes were deep and complex, as if he was thinking about something, and as if he was looking forward to something coming.

The firelight flickered, casting changing shadows on Lin Zhongyun’s slightly tired face.

His hands gently grasped the sword at his waist, his knuckles slightly white from the force, which showed that his heart was far from as calm as his appearance showed.

“Jing Xin…” Lin Zhongyun whispered to himself, with an unnoticeable anxiety in his voice. “I hope you won’t let me down. I hope that Hailanhak hasn’t received any news from Chagan Uli…”

Although his voice was soft and almost drowned out by the sound of the wind, the heaviness in his tone was like a huge rock pressing on the chest, making people feel suffocated.

Lin Zhongyun couldn’t help but feel anxious. After all, it had been several hours since Yuan Jingxin started to act. To him, this period of time seemed as long as several centuries.

In any case, these few hours have passed, and there should be some results. And these results will directly determine how their situation will develop next.

“If Hailanhak has already received news about Chagan Uli…” Lin Zhongyun’s eyes sank slightly, and the corners of his mouth tightened unconsciously. “Then our carefully planned plan will probably go to waste.”

He knew very well that Hailanhaq was an extremely cunning and far-sighted person. If he knew Chagan Wuli’s true intentions in advance, no matter how eloquent Yuan Jingxin was, it would be difficult to change his judgment. By then, the rebels would not only fail to sow discord between Hailanhaq and Chagan Wuli, but might also expose their own intentions and fall into an even more unfavorable situation.

“but if……”

There was a cold light in Lin Zhongyun’s eyes, and there was a barely perceptible expectation in his tone.

“If Yuan Jingxin succeeds and makes Hailanhak suspicious of Chagan Uli, the situation on the grassland will change completely.”

He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He knew that the anxiety and uneasiness at the moment were meaningless, and the only thing he could do was to wait patiently for the result.

The bonfire flickered slightly, and the light of the flame was reflected in Lin Zhongyun’s eyes, as if it had ignited a glimmer of hope, yet seemed as if it could be extinguished at any time.

“Yuan Jingxin…” Lin Zhongyun murmured again, with a hint of complicated emotions in his tone.

“You are the person I trust the most, and also my most important chess piece. This time, no matter what, you cannot fail.”

He slowly closed his eyes, recalling the scene before Yuan Jingxin’s departure.

Yuan Jingxin solemnly assured him that he would complete the task, and Lin Zhongyun chose to believe him.

But now, as time goes by, that trust is gradually eroded by anxiety and suspicion.

The wind blew across the grassland, rolling up a low wave of grass, as if whispering for the undercurrent surging in this land.

At this moment, a personal soldier hurried to Lin Zhongyun’s side and whispered, “General, there are spies ahead reporting that there seems to be unusual movement in Chagan Wuli’s camp, but the specific situation has not yet been ascertained.”

Lin Zhongyun suddenly opened his eyes, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes: “Unusual movement? What unusual movement?”

The personal soldier bowed his head and replied, “The spies were unable to get close, but they saw some commotion in the camp. It seemed that a group of people had just left, but they were not sure where they went.”

Lin Zhongyun frowned even more tightly. He knew that although this news was vague, it might mean some key changes.

“Is it Yuan Jingxin and the others?” Lin Zhongyun thought secretly in his heart, with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

“Or is this related to other arrangements of Chagan Uli?”

He pondered for a moment, then stood up and glanced coldly across the night sky in the distance.

“Pass the order down, increase vigilance, and be ready to respond to any emergency at any time.”

Lin Zhongyun said in a deep voice, his tone revealing an unquestionable majesty, “Also, send someone to keep a close eye on Chagan Wuli’s camp. No matter what happens, report to me immediately.”

“Yes!” The guards took the order and retreated quickly.

Lin Zhongyun watched his guards leave and looked at the bonfire in the distance again. His expression was still stern, but there was a hint of expectation in his eyes.

“Whatever the outcome, the situation has begun to change,” he whispered, with a hint of mixed emotions in his tone.

“Next, it depends on whether we can seize this fleeting opportunity…”

The sound of the wind was still low and long, and the night on the grassland became darker.

And in this darkness, everyone’s fate is like a spark on a campfire, swaying.

Just as Lin Zhongyun was lost in thought, a burst of hurried horse hoof sounds suddenly came from outside the tent, breaking the silence of the camp.

The sound came from far away, as if carrying some urgent message.

Lin Zhongyun’s heart tightened and his brows knitted slightly. He quickly stood up and strode out of the tent, looking around vigilantly.

The night wind blew in his face, bringing with it the unique chill of the grassland. He looked around, but only saw a few guards patrolling, their figures a little blurry in the light of the campfire.

“He’s just a patrolling guard…” Lin Zhongyun’s brows relaxed slightly, but he still couldn’t hide his disappointment in his heart.

He originally thought that the sound of horse hooves would bring some key news, or even a signal of Yuan Jingxin’s return, but the scene before him dashed his expectations.

Just as he was about to turn around and go back into the tent, Lin Zhongyun’s eyes inadvertently swept towards the distant horizon.

On the vast grassland, several blurry figures were slowly approaching the camp.

Those figures looked a little tired in the sunlight, as if they had been through a long journey.

Lin Zhongyun stopped immediately and his eyes narrowed slightly.

He narrowed his eyes and carefully identified the outlines of those figures. After a moment, his expression changed slightly and he whispered, “It’s them…”

Those people were the scouts he had sent earlier to test Hailanhak’s defenses. Lin Zhongyun sent them out in the hope of finding out Hailanhak’s deployment and even taking the opportunity to find some opportunities to take advantage of.

However, seeing how exhausted they were at the moment, his mood suddenly sank.

As the men approached the camp, Lin Zhongyun finally saw their expressions clearly – everyone’s face was filled with frustration and helplessness. Obviously, they had not made any progress in their mission.

“Failed…” Lin Zhongyun sighed secretly in his heart, and the expression on his face became increasingly gloomy.

The scouts dismounted, walked quickly to Lin Zhongyun, knelt on one knee, and said with a hint of guilt: “General, I am incompetent and failed to complete the mission. Please punish me, Your Highness!”

Lin Zhongyun waved his hand, signaling them to stand up. He swept his eyes over them coldly, and said in a low and calm tone: “Tell me, what happened?”

A scout raised his head, with a hint of reluctance and annoyance in his tone: “Your Highness, Hailanhak’s defenses are tighter than we expected.

We tried many ways to approach their camp, but were discovered by their patrols. In order not to expose our identity, we had no choice but to retreat…”

“And…” another scout continued, with a hint of solemnity in his tone.

“It seems that Hailanhak’s troops have long been prepared for our actions. Their patrol area is extremely wide, and there are almost no loopholes. We suspect that they may have noticed that we are testing their defenses.”

Hearing these words, Lin Zhongyun’s face became even uglier. His brows were tightly furrowed, and his eyes were filled with deep thought.

“I’ve been prepared…” Lin Zhongyun murmured in a low voice, with a hint of coldness in his tone.

“It seems that Hailanhak is indeed no ordinary person. Not only does he have a tight defense, but he also knows our intentions very well.”

Thinking of this, Lin Zhongyun felt even more depressed. He knew that Hailanhak’s strength and caution had become the biggest variable in their plan.

This kind of change may very likely cause their entire plan to fail.

(End of this chapter)