Chapter 777 Undercurrents in the Crimson Imperial Army Camp
Chapter 777 Undercurrents in the Crimson Imperial Army Camp
Whether you trust the Yan King's Mansion or not is none of your business. Your duty is to carry out orders, not to question decisions. Just do your job and don't worry about anything else.
"On the battlefield, the most taboo thing is to be suspicious and paranoid. It will make you lose your judgment and even lose your life."
He turned to look at Li Zi, his eyes revealing a hint of displeasure. Every word he uttered struck Li Zi's heart like a hammer blow, making him shudder.
Li Zi's face instantly turned awkward. He gave an embarrassed smile, trying to cover up his embarrassment.
However, beneath that lowered head, a sinister look flashed by, like a shadow in the night, fleeting yet enough to send chills down one's spine.
Lu Fa did not notice Li Zi's unusual behavior; his attention was entirely focused on the dimly lit Yanwang City in the distance.
There, the outline of the Yan King's Mansion was faintly visible. Didn't he know that cooperating with the Yan King's Mansion was an adventure?
But there was no other way; the Great Qian Dynasty was in turmoil everywhere, and manpower was needed everywhere.
The hundreds of thousands of troops sent to quell the rebellion in Yanzhou cannot continue to waste time fighting the Chiyu Army in Yanzhou!
With the support of Yanzhou, the Chiyu Army can hold on for the time being. Moreover, with the Yuan family and other powerful families continuously supplying them with resources, there should be no problem in the short term.
However, this army of over 100,000 men sent to quell the rebellion, or rather, the Great Qian Dynasty behind them, was about to collapse!
They could only try to resolve the war in Yanzhou as soon as possible, and just then, Shi Fuyan came to their door, undoubtedly providing them with an opportunity to break the current stalemate.
Whether this is a trap or not, they have no choice but to take the plunge, as they can't afford to delay any longer.
"Ma Qingshan and Ma Kuohai, you two are responsible for scouting the enemy situation around Yanwang City to ensure our operation goes smoothly."
Lu Fa gave the order in a deep voice. Ma Qingshan and Ma Kuohai behind him exchanged a glance, then took the order and left. The two red figures quickly disappeared into the night.
"Ke Sheng, you and I will work together to develop a detailed action plan based on the intelligence provided by the Suspended Mirror Division."
"We must ensure that once the operation begins, we can take Yanwang City as quickly as possible and at the lowest cost, and then swiftly control the Crimson Imperial Army left behind in Yanwang City."
Lufa continued, turning the light towards Ke Sheng.
Ke Sheng nodded, a confident smile on his face.
For Ke Sheng, although Lu Fa appeared cold and aloof, he was extremely meticulous and had unique insights into strategy and tactics. Fighting alongside such a general made the usually indecisive Ke Sheng feel incredibly at ease.
As time passed and the night deepened, a tense atmosphere permeated the woods outside Yanwang City.
As the soul of this army, Lufa was also quietly waiting, waiting for the moment that would decide their fate.
Finally, a series of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the night, and a spy dressed in the uniform of the Suspended Mirror Bureau rushed over, clutching a secret letter tightly in his hand.
Lu Fa took the secret letter, quickly glanced through it, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face. Then he looked up in the direction of Yanwang City, a ferocious killing intent flashing in his eyes.
"It's time. Let this storm rage on!"
Lufa muttered to himself, then waved his hand, giving the order to act.
Behind them, a vast army clad in fiery red armor surged like a tide, silently approaching Yanwang City.
...
Meanwhile, in the Red Imperial Army camp on the other side, the night was as dark as ink, with stars twinkling, and the camp was completely silent.
However, beneath this silence, undercurrents were surging, and a long-planned scheme was quietly brewing.
Currently, due to the power struggle between the Yan King's Mansion and powerful families such as the Yuan family, Shi Fuchen, who is nominally the Yan King, has long been secretly monitored by Yuan Shu and others.
Therefore, now only Shi Fuyan and a few trusted black-robed retainers can be kept hidden in a corner of the camp.
Not far away, many soldiers of the Crimson Imperial Army, controlled by powerful families such as the Yuan family, stood or sat guarding the entrance of the camp, their expressions relaxed, clearly unaware of the impending storm.
"Your Highness, everything is ready, we are just waiting for your signal."
A black-robed elder spoke softly, his voice clear to Shi Fuyan's ears despite the amplification of his inner strength.
"We must proceed cautiously on this step."
Shi Fuyan nodded slightly, his gaze piercing through the night to the Chiyu Army camp not far away. He took a deep breath and silently recited in his heart.
Then, he slowly stood up, his black robe swaying gently in the wind, as if blending into the night.
He walked a few steps to a relatively bright torch, waved his hand gently, and several soldiers dressed in the uniforms of the Red Guard quickly gathered around.
These soldiers were a portion of the Crimson Imperial Army still under the control of Shi Fuyan and the Yan King's Mansion. They remained loyal to the Yan King's Mansion and were key pieces in this plan.
"Are you all ready?"
Shi Fuyan asked in a low voice, his eyes full of trust.
"Ready, Your Highness!"
The soldiers answered in unison that they had been indebted to the Yan King's Mansion for generations. Now that the Yan King's Mansion was in trouble, some chose to stand idly by, while others naturally chose to risk their lives to repay the favor!
Shi Fuyan nodded. The next action must be taken cautiously and swiftly.
"You guys split into several teams and go to those key positions. According to the plan we made before, trick the soldiers controlled by the Yuan family into temporarily leaving their posts."
He then took a deep breath and began assigning tasks.
Upon hearing this, the soldiers said nothing more, quickly dispersed, some acting alone, others in groups, and silently blended into the night.
Shi Fuyan remained where he was, watching them leave, sighed inwardly, and then waited quietly.
Not long after, at a camp gate where the guards were relatively lax, a dozen soldiers dressed in Red Guard uniforms walked past in a line.
They appeared completely at ease, as if they were simply on a routine patrol.
However, as they approached the soldiers controlled by the Yuan family, they suddenly stopped.
"Hey brothers, you've worked hard!"
The leader of the squad greeted them warmly, his tone friendly.
"Brother, why are you still patrolling here so late?"
Upon hearing this, the soldiers controlled by the Yuan family all looked up at their colleagues, a hint of doubt flashing in their eyes. One of the soldiers spoke up.
"Brothers, I'll tell you a secret. I just got word from the main camp that a batch of important supplies is about to arrive, and they need our people to help with the unloading."
Upon hearing this, the squad leader smiled mysteriously and lowered his voice.
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