A few days later, the spies, after a difficult journey, returned to the Goguryeo camp.

"What? You're saying the Emperor of Han is also in the Han army camp?"

When Li Xiao learned that Liu Hong was in the army, he was slightly taken aback.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I personally witnessed the Han generals surrounding a young man in golden armor, and I also saw that extremely magnificent carriage."

The spy leader then gave Li Xiao a detailed account of what he had discovered.

"Haha~, good! I didn't expect this little emperor to be so bold as to leave the territory of the Han Dynasty and venture deep into this place. It's really heaven helping me. As long as we can defeat this little emperor, Goguryeo will have no more worries."

After confirming the news, Li Xiao couldn't help but burst into triumphant laughter.

Upon seeing this, the Right Chancellor and General Zhu Yao, who were standing to the side, exchanged a glance and secretly shook their heads.

"Hmm? Right Chancellor, what's with that expression?"

Seeing him standing there with his head down, Li Xiao frowned and asked.

"Your Majesty, the Han army has 80,000 troops, ample supplies, and excellent equipment, while our army has less than 50,000 and low morale. How can we possibly defeat the Han army?"

The Right Chancellor looked at Li Xiao with concern. Although he did not propose withdrawing the troops, his meaning was very clear.

Li Xiao remained silent, pacing back and forth inside the tent with his hands behind his back.

After a moment's thought, Li Xiao's expression shifted. "The Han army is here to rescue Fuyu. If our army were to ambush them on the way, would that be feasible?"

Zhu Yao nodded: "Your Majesty, this plan is feasible, but we don't know where to set up the ambush?"

Li Xiao took out a topographical map, then pointed to a valley south of Muzha City, and said in a deep voice:

"This valley is more than 20 li away from Muzha City. The valley is narrow and long. Our army can lay rolling logs, boulders and dry grass on both sides of the valley. Once the Han army enters the valley, we can use rolling logs and boulders to cut them in half, and then attack them with fire."

Zhu Yao stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this valley is not the only passage to Muzha City. What should we do if the Han army detours eastward and gets behind our army?"

Li Xiao was taken aback, then hesitated before saying, "Probably not? Since they've come to rescue Buyeo, if they take a detour eastward, it will add at least 150 li to their journey. At the Han army's marching speed, it will take at least five more days. Aren't they afraid that our army will capture Buyeo and they'll return empty-handed?"

Zhu Yao said solemnly, "Your Majesty, I believe that the reason why the Han army is marching slowly is that they know that our army cannot capture Muzha City in a short period of time. In order to defeat our army, they are very likely to choose to detour eastward and then attack our army from both sides with the Buyeo people."

"Hmm, that makes sense."

Li Xiao nodded upon hearing this, then frowned and pondered deeply.

After a moment of contemplation, Li Xiao suddenly said, "I have a plan to lure the enemy into my trap."

The Right Chancellor couldn't help but ask, "Does Your Majesty have any good plans?"

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Our army can launch a major attack on the city tomorrow, forcing Wei Qiutai to ask the Han army for help."

Once the Han army learns that our army is focusing all its efforts on attacking the city, is unable to set up an ambush, and that Buyeo is in grave danger, they will surely lower their guard, and then our great undertaking will be accomplished.

What do you all think of my plan?

As Li Xiao spoke, he glanced smugly at the Right Chancellor and Zhu Yao, among others.

"Your Majesty is wise."

Seeing Li Xiaoyi's smug expression, no one dared to dampen his spirits, and could only praise him in unison.

Li Xiao couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Haha~, pass on my order, all soldiers, hurry up and repair the siege equipment, we will attack the city tomorrow, and also send people to keep a close eye on the Han army's every move."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The crowd responded loudly and then dispersed.

The Right Chancellor and Zhu Yao, who had just stepped out of the tent, exchanged a glance and frowned. Although they thought Li Xiao's idea was good, they felt that something was amiss.

Early the next morning, the Goguryeo soldiers reluctantly assembled in their camp amidst the shouts of their leaders and generals.

Li Xiao, also wearing a set of armor he had acquired from a smuggler, walked out of the camp with great confidence.

Looking at the dejected soldiers in the camp, Li Xiao frowned and then looked at one of his personal guards beside him.

"By my order, for every enemy soldier who manages to climb the city walls and kill one during this siege, I will promote him one rank and reward him with two maids and ten cattle and sheep."

"promise!!"

The messenger beside him responded loudly, and then led his men to relay Li Xiao's orders.

Upon learning of Li Xiao's generous reward, the previously low morale was somewhat restored.

Soon, Li Xiao personally led his troops out of the camp and surrounded the wooden fortress.

Upon learning of the Goguryeo army's invasion, Yuchoutai led his personal guards to the city wall.

Upon seeing the densely packed Goguryeo army outside the city, Yu Choutai was so shocked that his face turned pale.

"Waaaaah~!"

As the horns sounded to signal the start of the siege, countless Goguryeo soldiers, spurred by the promise of generous rewards, launched a fierce attack on the wooden palisade city with their eyes bloodshot and carrying siege ladders.

"Archers, prepare!!"

Upon seeing this, Wei Choutai immediately roared, picked up his bow and arrow, and aimed at the oncoming Goguryeo army.

The Buyeo defenders on the city wall hurriedly drew their bows and nocked their arrows, but due to the lack of food in the city, they had not eaten enough for many days. Only a few soldiers were able to barely pull the bowstring, and the arrows they shot were weak and powerless.

Faced with the sparse arrows fired by the Buyeo defenders, the Goguryeo soldiers were overjoyed and easily carried the siege ladders to approach the wooden palisade city.

"Kill them!"

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