“Is all this true, General?”

Wuyangxicuo looked at Huyanhuan in disbelief, his face full of surprise.

“Not bad!”

Hu Yanhuan paused slightly. In fact, he didn’t know what the consequences would be if he told Wuyangxicuo about this plan in advance.

However, the defeat on the Hailanhak front now forced him to do so.

Originally, he still had some faith in Hailanhak, but now, he no longer believes in Hailanhak.

Of course, the disbelief here does not mean that he has become suspicious of Hailanhak, but that he does not believe that he can handle the situation that follows.

Faced with this situation, in order to ensure the smooth implementation of the plan, he had to send someone to Hailanhake to take charge of the situation.

After much thought, the candidate was Wuyang Xicuo.

He looked at Wuyangxicuo deeply, his eyes showing deep calculation, “All of us, including Hailanhak himself, are playing a role.

The purpose of this character is to lure the rebels into the game.”

“Lin Zhongyun thought that by burning Hailanhak’s food supplies, he could cause internal division among us Northern Barbarians and cause us to collapse in internal friction.

Little did he know that this was exactly the illusion I wanted him to see!”

Hearing Hu Yanhuan’s words, Wuyangxicuo’s breathing stagnated slightly, and huge waves surged in his heart.

He could hear the strong murderous intent in Hu Yanhuan’s heart from these words, which made him feel a chill.

He had always believed that the conflict between the Northern Barbarians and the Hailan tribe was irreconcilable and that the two sides would go to war sooner or later.

However, he now realized that all this was just a chess game carefully set up by Hu Yanhuan.

If this is the case, it means that the current situation is not as bad as she thought, and there is still hope for the Northern Barbarians.

“The general’s plan… is truly far-reaching!” he whispered, with a hint of mixed emotions in his tone.

This plan made him admire Hu Yanhuan again, but besides admiration, he couldn’t help but feel worried.

“But, General,” he hesitated, then asked, “If Hailanhak really refuses to cooperate, or even turns around and uses this situation to disadvantage us, how should we respond?”

Upon hearing this, Hu Yanhuan raised the corner of his mouth slightly and revealed a sneer.

There was a deep chill in his eyes, and his tone was low and cold: “If Hailanhak knew what was good for them, they could save their tribe in this game.

If they are stubborn, then let them disappear from the grassland completely!”

His voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable majesty, which instantly suppressed Wuyang Xicuo so much that he dared not say anything more.

“Wuyangxicuo,” Huyanhuan walked slowly in front of him, his eyes fell on his face like a knife, and his tone was filled with unquestionable power, “This mission is related to the survival of the Northern Barbarians. I can only entrust it to you to complete it.”

“I understand!” Wuyang Xicuo knelt on one knee, his tone revealing a firmness, “I will definitely fulfill my mission!”

“Very good.” Hu Yanhuan nodded, and then handed a letter to Wuyangxicuo, “This is a letter to Hailanhak, you hand it to him personally. Remember, no matter what happens, we must not let the rebels know our true intentions.”

“I obey your command!” Wuyang Xicuo took the letter, clenched his hands, and his eyes showed determination.

After Wuyang Xicuo left, the big tent became deserted again.

Hu Yanhuan stood by the campfire, his eyes deep and cold.

His hands slowly clenched, and there was a deep chill in his eyes.

“Lin Zhongyun…” He murmured in a low voice, with a complex emotion in his voice, “In this game, you thought you had the upper hand.

But soon you will understand that the real hunter is always the one who shoots last.”

The light from the bonfire danced on his face, casting a deep shadow.

His figure stood in the night wind, like a lonely mountain, quietly welcoming the coming storm.

……

Outside the Highland Ranch, in the rebel camp, night fell, bonfires were lit, and the entire camp was filled with laughter.

The great victory that had just been achieved boosted the morale of the rebels, and everyone was immersed in the joy of victory.

The soldiers sang and danced around the campfire, with long-lost smiles on their faces.

Since advancing into the grassland, they have experienced countless difficult battles, and every step has been difficult.

This time, the victory of burning the northern barbarians’ food supplies seemed to have lit a bright lamp for them, dispelling the haze in their hearts.

“Hahaha, brothers, we can finally hold our heads high this time!” A soldier raised his wine bowl high and said excitedly, “Let’s cut off the food supply of the northern barbarians and see how they can still be so arrogant!”

“Yes, the Northern Barbarians will definitely be in chaos now!” Another soldier took over the conversation, his tone full of pride, “Our Highness is indeed wise, this move is absolutely amazing!”

“Come, let’s raise a toast to His Highness!” someone in the crowd shouted, and then everyone echoed in unison, raising their wine bowls, and cheers resounded throughout the camp.

At this moment, everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, as if they had forgotten the sufferings of the past and the dangers lurking on the grassland.

Inside the main tent, Lin Zhongyun was drinking celebratory wine with his deputy general and other generals.

The tent was brightly lit, the air was filled with the aroma of wine, and the atmosphere was warm and cheerful.

Lin Zhongyun’s face was flushed, he picked up the wine glass, and said with a touch of excitement: “This time, thanks to you all, we have cut off the food supply of the northern barbarians!
This victory not only dealt a blow to the morale of the Northern Barbarians, but also bought us precious time. Here, I would like to toast you all!”

“Your Highness, you are too polite!” The generals quickly stood up and responded, each with a look of flattery on their face.

“Your Highness is wise and brave. We are only trying our best to help you. How dare we accept such a great gift!” An elderly deputy general said with a bow, his tone full of humility.

“Yes, Your Highness, it is our duty to risk our lives for Your Highness!” another general echoed, with a firm look in his eyes.

“As long as Your Highness says a word, we will be willing to go through fire and water for the sake of it!” The generals expressed their opinions one after another, their tone revealing their absolute loyalty and admiration for Lin Zhongyun.

Hearing this, Lin Zhongyun nodded with satisfaction. He swept his eyes over the generals present, and seeing the smiles on their faces and the confidence in their eyes, he felt relieved.

Since advancing into the grassland, the rebel army has experienced too many setbacks and hardships, and this victory is undoubtedly the greatest encouragement to them.

However, in this cheerful atmosphere, there was always a lingering worry in his heart.

Although his brows were relaxed, his eyes were filled with deep thought. “Cutting off the northern barbarians’ food and grass is indeed a great victory.” He silently thought to himself, his eyes inadvertently falling on the map in the tent.

The map marked the various defense lines of the Northern Barbarians, especially the location of Hailan Ranch, which was circled with red lines.

“But will the Northern Barbarians really be unable to recover from this?” His fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a “tapping” sound, and his thoughts were gradually drawn back to the battle situation.

Lin Zhongyun knew that Hu Yanhuan from the Northern Barbarians was no ordinary person.

As the commander of the Northern Barbarians, Hu Yanhuan is not only proficient in military tactics, but also good at forbearance and planning.

Such an opponent will never give up easily just because his food supply is cut off.

“How will Hu Yanhuan respond?” he asked in his heart, his eyes gradually becoming deeper, “Will he choose to break with the Hailan tribe, or does he have a deeper plan?”

His thoughts were gradually drawn into a deeper level. He realized that this victory might just be the beginning, and the real challenge was still to come.

“Your Highness?” The voice of a deputy general pulled Lin Zhongyun back from his thoughts. He looked up and found that the generals were looking at him expectantly, waiting for his next words.

Lin Zhongyun smiled slightly, raised his glass and said, “Everyone, this victory is the result of our joint efforts.

But we can’t take it lightly because the Northern Barbarians are by no means easy to deal with.

Next, we need to be more cautious to continue this victory.”

“Your Highness is absolutely right!” The generals nodded one after another, with a hint of admiration in their tone.

“Come on, let’s toast to our next victory!” Lin Zhongyun raised his glass, his tone firm.

“Cheers!” The generals responded in unison, and the atmosphere in the tent was pushed to a climax again.

Just as the atmosphere was gradually pushed to its climax, someone suddenly said, “Your Highness, what should we do next?”

These words were like sparks falling into dry wood, instantly igniting the anger in the hearts of the generals. The atmosphere in the tent suddenly changed, and the smiles on everyone’s faces were replaced by anger and unwillingness.

“Yes, we must not let the Northern Barbarians go!” A young general stood up suddenly and said with gritted teeth, his eyes burning with anger, “We must not sit idly by and watch the crimes these barbarians committed against us!”

“We should now seize the opportunity to pursue the enemy and never give up!” Another general slammed the table and stood up, his tone full of excitement, “Now that the northern barbarians’ food and grass have been cut off, this is a godsend opportunity, Your Highness!”

“That’s right!” More generals echoed, their voices filled with undisguised anger, “We must make the Northern Barbarians pay with blood. We can’t give them another chance to breathe!”

Everyone was talking one after another, and the atmosphere in the entire tent became hot and tense.

There was indignation on everyone’s face.

It seemed that with just Lin Zhongyun’s order, they would immediately pick up their guns and mount their horses, rush into Hailan Ranch, and fight a decisive battle with the Northern Barbarians.

Lin Zhongyun stood on the high platform, his eyes slowly sweeping across the angry faces of the generals.

His fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a “tapping” sound, as if he was using this method to suppress the surging emotions in his heart.

Didn’t he want to rush into Hailan Ranch immediately and meet up with Yuan Jingxin and Li Zhongwu?

Didn’t he want to personally trample the Northern Barbarians’ cavalry under his feet and avenge his brothers in the rebel army?
However, reason told him that now was not the time to act.

“Calm down…” Lin Zhongyun said silently in his heart, his eyes showing deep thought, “The current situation is becoming more and more treacherous and changeable. Any rash action will only lead us into the trap of the Northern Barbarians.”

His eyes fell on the map, and the area marked with Highland Ranch was circled with a red line.

He knew that the interruption of Hailanhak’s food and grass would inevitably force the Northern Barbarians to make the next move, and what he needed to do was to wait for this move to occur.

“As long as Hailanhak moves, I will find an opportunity.” His fingers gently slid across the map, his eyes revealing a deep look, “But before that, we must not be impatient.”

He slowly raised his head and swept his eyes across the generals in the tent like a knife.

There was still a faint smile on his face, but there was an unquestionable majesty in his eyes.

“Everyone,” his voice was low and calm, yet it carried an irresistible force, “I understand how you feel, and I understand your hatred for the Northern Barbarians. But now is not the time to act.”

“Your Highness!”

A general could not help but stand up, his tone revealing a hint of urgency, “Now that the northern barbarians’ food and grass have been cut off, their morale must be low. This is the best time for us to counterattack.

If we don’t act now, we will miss the opportunity!”

“That’s right, Your Highness!” another general echoed, his tone revealing a hint of anxiety, “Although Hu Yanhuan of the Northern Barbarians is cunning, their internal division at this moment is our best chance!”

Hearing this, Lin Zhongyun smiled slightly, with a deep calmness in his eyes.

He slowly raised his hand, signaling the generals to be quiet.

“You are right,” he said in a deep and powerful voice, with a deep look in his eyes, “The Northern Barbarians are indeed in trouble, but have you ever thought that Hu Yanhuan will watch us take advantage of the situation?”

As soon as these words were spoken, the tent suddenly became quiet.

All the generals lowered their heads and fell into deep thought.

He lightly ran his finger over the area marking the positions of the rebels and the Northern Barbarians, and his tone was cold and stern: “Hu Yanhuan is not an ordinary opponent. He is not only good at frontal combat, but also good at setting traps.

If we act rashly now, he will probably take advantage of us and put us in an irreversible situation.”

“But Your Highness, we can’t just sit there doing nothing, can we?” a general couldn’t help but ask, with a hint of unwillingness in his tone.

“Of course not.” Lin Zhongyun smiled slightly, his eyes showing a deep calculation, “Hailanhak’s food and grass have been cut off, and their logistical pressure will inevitably force them to make the next move.

What we have to do is wait for this action to happen.”

He paused, his eyes showing determination: “Once they move, we can find their weakness. That’s when we’ll have our real chance!”

Hearing Lin Zhongyun’s words, the generals nodded one after another, and the anger on their faces was gradually replaced by calmness. Although they were still holding back their anger, they had to admit that Lin Zhongyun’s judgment was correct.

“Your Highness is wise!” A deputy general said with a bow, his tone revealing a touch of admiration, “We are willing to follow your arrangements and wait for the best opportunity!”

“That’s right!” another general echoed, his eyes revealing a firmness, “Your Highness’s decisions are always far-sighted, and we will definitely cooperate with you to the fullest!”

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhongyun nodded with satisfaction.

He swept his eyes over the generals present, and saw the trust and expectation on their faces, which made him feel relieved.

(End of this chapter)