The atmosphere inside the big tent was extremely tense.

Hu Yanhuan put his hands behind his back and stared at the map on the table with sharp eyes, as if he could see signs of the future from it.

His brows were furrowed, because at this moment he was brewing a big plan in his mind. Lin Zhongyun’s patience made him uneasy, and he couldn’t wait any longer, otherwise the situation might get out of control, which made him anxious.

“Since you don’t take the initiative, then I’ll add fuel to the fire!” Hu Yanhuan murmured in a low voice, with a hint of coldness and determination in his tone.

He knew very well that Lin Zhongyun’s patience had made him lose the initiative. Now he had to adopt a more radical strategy to force Lin Zhongyun to show up, otherwise all his efforts would be in vain.

He turned around and said to the messenger beside him with a cold face: “Pass my order, now except for the right battalion, the rest of you should start packing your bags and set off immediately!”

He understood that if he continued to drag it out, it would only lead to more trouble and the situation might become more complicated.

If at that time, Lin Zhongyun really joins up with the rebels outside, it would be like a cooked duck flying away, and all the plans would come to nothing.

When the messenger heard the order, he was stunned and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.

He hesitated for a moment, then asked cautiously, “General, you mean… the whole army should set out? Except for the right battalion, everyone else should set out immediately?”

Hu Yanhuan glanced at him coldly and said in an unquestionable tone: “That’s right, execute it immediately!”

The messenger didn’t dare to say anything more. He quickly turned around and left the tent to convey this shocking order. He knew that this would be a fateful action.

“General, what are you going to do? We clearly have the advantage, why are we suddenly marching?” The deputy general standing aside asked in a low voice, his tone full of anxiety.

“Yes, now is the time when we are defending the most strictly. If the entire army moves out, wouldn’t it give the enemy an opportunity to take advantage?” Another person echoed, obviously puzzled by Hu Yanhuan’s decision.

“General, why did you suddenly order the entire army to march out? Our defense line is now solid, and Lin Zhongyun dare not act rashly.” A general couldn’t help but ask, with a hint of anxiety in his tone.

Obviously, he was still unaware of this, and the order he received was to hold on.

The generals looked at each other, obviously not expecting Hu Yanhuan to make such a decision.

Hu Yanhuan’s gaze slowly swept over every general present. He noticed that they still had expressions of confusion and uneasiness on their faces, and he couldn’t help but sigh in his heart.

He knew very well that although these subordinates were loyal and brave, they were still too young and lacked a deep understanding of a cunning opponent like Lin Zhongyun.

Hu Yanhuan took a deep breath and explained in a calm and patient tone: “Everyone, I understand that you are confused about my decision, but please listen to me carefully.”

He walked to the map, pointed to the place where the rebels might be hiding, and continued: “The rebel Lin Zhongyun is indeed important, but we can’t ignore everything for him.”

“We are all out in force this time, just to lure the snake out of its hole. What we want is the prisoner that Lin Zhongyun has captured.”

Hu Yanhuan paused, and once again scanned the officers and generals present, with a hint of confidence in his tone: “The reason why Lin Zhongyun did not take action is because he knew we had set a trap.”

“He is waiting for the best moment to avoid our attack. If we continue to wait, it will only give him more time to plan a counterattack.”

He pointed to several key points on the map and continued, “But if we take the initiative and create the illusion that we are coming out in full force, Lin Zhongyun will have to make a choice.”

“He can either remain inactive and watch us go south to eliminate the rebels on the front line, or take the risk of capturing prisoners and try to reverse the situation.”

“Whichever path he chooses, we will be able to take the initiative.”

After listening to Hu Yanhuan’s explanation, the doubts on the faces of the generals gradually dissipated, and were replaced by a look of sudden enlightenment. They finally understood Hu Yanhuan’s intention and nodded in agreement.

A general whispered, “General, you mean that our action this time is not only to force Lin Zhongyun to show up, but also to completely eliminate the rebels on the front line?”

Hu Yanhuan nodded, with a hint of firmness in his tone: “That’s right. If Lin Zhongyun continues to keep his troops in place, we can continue to move south and eliminate the rebels on the front line. By that time, even Lin Zhongyun can cause any trouble.”

Another general also agreed: “General, that’s a good idea! In this way, we can not only force Lin Zhongyun to show up, but also completely disintegrate the rebels’ defense line.”

Hu Yanhuan felt a little relieved as he watched the expressions on his subordinates’ faces gradually change from confusion to determination.

He knew that his explanation had made them understand the key to this game.

He said in a steady tone: “Everyone, although Lin Zhongyun is cunning, he is only one person after all. As long as we take the initiative, he will not be able to stir up any waves. Now, immediately follow the order and make sure to complete the preparations for the departure in the shortest possible time.”

The generals responded in unison: “Yes, General!”

As Hu Yanhuan’s order was issued, the atmosphere in the entire Northern Barbarian camp became extremely tense.

The soldiers hurriedly packed their bags and prepared to set off, while the soldiers in the right camp stayed where they were, vigilantly watching the movements around them.

Hu Yanhuan stood outside the big tent, looking at the rising sun in the distance, but he did not feel at ease.

He knew that this game had reached the most critical moment, and Lin Zhongyun’s patience and his decisiveness would determine the outcome of the next battle.

“Lin Zhongyun, what choice will you make?” Hu Yanhuan murmured in a low voice, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

But he firmly believed that no matter what choice Lin Zhongyun made, he would be invincible.

He knew that although his plan was bold, it could only be successfully implemented with the support of Hailanhak.

He turned and walked to the desk, quickly picked up a pen and wrote a secret letter. His handwriting was strong and powerful, and the content was concise and clear.

“The plan has been initiated, and Lin Zhongyun will soon appear. Please act according to the original plan and make sure everything goes well.”

After he finished writing the letter, he checked it carefully. After confirming that it was correct, he folded the letter, put it in an exquisite envelope, and stamped his seal on the seal.

Then, he called a guard and said in a steady and serious tone: “You immediately hand over this secret letter to Hailanhak and tell him that our plan has begun!” The guard took the secret letter and nodded solemnly: “Yes, General! I will personally deliver the letter to Lord Hailanhak.”

Hu Yanhuan looked at his guards with a hint of trust and expectation in his eyes: “This trip is of great importance. You must be careful and never let anyone discover your whereabouts.”

The guard nodded solemnly: “General, rest assured, I will live up to your trust!”

The guard quickly left the tent, rode on a fast horse, and galloped towards Hailanhak’s camp. In the night, his figure was like a flash of lightning, quickly disappearing on the vast grassland.

Hu Yanhuan stood outside the big tent, looking at the backs of his personal guards going away, his eyes flashed with a sharp light, and his heart was full of confidence and determination: “Lin Zhongyun, I will not give you a chance this time. Soon, you will be killed by me!!!”

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At the same time, in a dense bush, Hailan Jiabo was hiding in a desperate situation, with only a few trusted people guarding him.

Their faces were filled with fatigue and tension; they had obviously been fleeing and fighting for a long time.

These loyal followers, though equally exhausted, still held their weapons tightly and looked around vigilantly for any possible threats.

Hailan Jiabo lowered his head and cursed, his tone full of anger and helplessness: “Why? That old guy hasn’t replied yet?”

His voice echoed in the silent grass, sounding particularly heavy.

His confidants looked at each other, obviously disturbed by Hailan Jiabo’s anger. One of them said cautiously: “Sir, we have sent someone to contact Lord Hailan Hak, but we have not received a reply yet.”

His voice was low and cautious, afraid to anger their already fragile leader again.

When Hailan Jiabo heard this, his anger grew even stronger: “Does this old guy really not care about my life or death?”

He clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with anger, as if he was considering his next move.

At this moment, a strong sense of confusion and doubt emerged from deep in his heart. He was puzzled and didn’t understand why Chagan Wuli suddenly turned his attention to him. After all, the side he was on was just the flank force of the Hailan tribe, and the real main force of the Hailan tribe was not deployed here. Could it be that Chagan Wuli’s hatred for him had reached such an unfathomable level?

“This crazy guy Chagan Uli, does he really intend to put me in a desperate situation and put me to death?” Hailan Jiabo whispered to himself, his eyes flashing with sparks of anger and a hint of unwillingness.

He began to recall the previous battle, when Chagan Uli’s army suddenly appeared on his flank and launched an unexpected and fierce attack on him.

Although he and his troops tried their best to resist, they were ultimately unable to resist due to their numerical disadvantage.

He could only flee the battlefield in chaos with his few trusted followers.

Hailan Jiabo’s brows were furrowed, and every detail of the battle kept replaying in his mind.

He could not forget Chagan Uli’s cold eyes, as if he was just a lamb to be slaughtered.

But the more this happened, the more confused he became. Could it be that Chagan Uli hated him so much that he would chase him down at all costs?
Hailan Jiabo pondered and tried to find possible answers from his past memories. Wasn’t he afraid of falling into the trap he had carefully laid?
Hailan Jiabo took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner turmoil. His intuition told him that Chagan Wuli’s real purpose was not just to force him into a desperate situation, but there might be a bigger conspiracy behind it.

He knew that if he continued like this, he would be caught by Chagan Uli sooner or later. He had to find a way to turn the situation around, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

“We can’t just sit there and wait for death. We must find a way to break out!” Hailan Jiabo said to the confidants around him, with a hint of determination in his tone.

When the confidants heard what Hailan Jiabo said, a glimmer of hope appeared on their faces. They knew that as long as Hailan Jiabo did not give up, they still had a chance of survival.

At this critical moment, a breathless spy finally came back, panting and running towards Hailan Jiabo in a hurry. The spy’s face was pale, obviously after a long and difficult journey, but when he saw Hailan Jiabo, his eyes flashed with excitement.

“General! General, we are saved!” the spy shouted excitedly, his voice full of hope and excitement.

When Hailan Jiabo heard the spy’s words, his eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had seen a savior. A warm current surged in his heart, and all the haze and worries dissipated in an instant.

He hurried forward, his tone anxious and expectant: “What’s going on? Tell me quickly, has the leader agreed to support us?”

The spy nodded, took a breath, and finally passed the good news to Hailan Jiabo: “Yes! The leader has agreed to support, and this time Chagan Wuli has really gone too far! The leader has transferred troops from the front line to fight Chagan Wuli to the death!”

When Hailan Jiabo heard the news, his joy was beyond words. A flash of excitement flashed in his eyes, and then he clenched his fists and whispered, “Now we are saved!”

His mood instantly recovered from the haze, as if illuminated by a ray of dawn. The previous difficulties and anxieties all disappeared in this instant.

He knew that if the leader could really bring troops to support him this time, he would no longer be a passive target, but would be able to take this opportunity to compete with Chagan Uli, and might even benefit from it and reap the fruits of his labor.

His thoughts were working quickly, and he had already come up with a rough plan in his mind. He turned to his confidants and said with a firm look, “Since the leader has decided to take action, we don’t have to be the scapegoat!

What we need to do is to hold back Chagan Wuli’s forces and force him to engage in direct conflict with the leader’s army!”

The confidants immediately understood what Hailan Jiabo meant, and one of his generals immediately stepped forward and said, “General, if we can fight against Chagan Wuli’s main force, we will surely make him exhausted, which will give the leader more time to mobilize troops.”

Hailan Jiabo nodded, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes: “That’s right. What we have to do is to delay time and contain Chagan Wuli so that he can’t easily solve the situation on our side.

As long as he dares to divide his forces to fight, he will definitely be caught in the dilemma of being attacked from two sides! “

“Very good. From now on, you must not only hold Chagan Uli back, but also create the illusion that we are about to collapse.”

Hilan Gabor continued, “We need to make him think that we are about to be completely defeated by him, so that he will foolishly fall into our trap.”

“Chagan Uli, are you ready?” Hailan Jiabo whispered to himself with a sneer in his eyes.

In front of his eyes, he seemed to have seen the great battle between Chagan Uli and the leader’s army. Although the battle had not yet begun, he had already smelled the taste of victory. (End of this chapter)