"Alright, we're willing to go!!"

Upon hearing Han Sui's words, everyone agreed without further hesitation.

Han Sui nodded: "In that case, go back and prepare, and set off immediately! Also, do not tell anyone about this!"

"yes!!"

Everyone agreed in unison and then left together.

After everyone left, Han Sui summoned one of his men and instructed him, "Send someone to follow them and prevent them from contacting anyone!"

"yes!"

The subordinate respectfully agreed and quickly withdrew.

Meanwhile, Li Ru, who was in charge of deploying a feint, was also preparing troops with Tan Shihuai's son, He Lian.

Under Li Ru's coordination and command, the preparations for the feint were basically completed in just half a day.

Inside the military tent, He Lian looked at Li Ru with admiration and said with a smile, "Young Master Wenyou truly lives up to his father's reputation as a capable man. He has managed to arrange these ten thousand feint troops in such a short time with great efficiency. I am truly impressed!"

Li Ru smiled and waved his hand: "Young Master, you flatter me. The soldiers' swift movements are entirely due to your excellent training. I dare not take credit for it!"

"Haha~, sir, you are too modest. My father once said that no matter how good a horse is, if there is no brave warrior to ride it, it will only run wildly!"

"Now we are the fine horses, and you, sir, are the brave riders. With your guidance, we have been able to move so swiftly!"

As He Lian spoke, his gaze toward Li Ru grew increasingly respectful.

Originally, He Lian looked down on these Han people, but after witnessing Li Ru's scheme to massacre the Southern Xiongnu and his assistance to Tan Shihuai in governing the Xianbei in an orderly manner, he began to admire him.

Of course, aside from Li Ru's talent, He Lian admired Li Ru even more for his ruthless methods in achieving his goals.

"Young Master, that analogy is not quite appropriate. I am no match for those warriors!"

Li Ru waved his hand modestly, then said, "Young Master, now that everything is ready, I will go and report to the King first, and we can set off early tomorrow morning!"

"Alright, sir, take care!"

He Lian nodded and got up to personally escort Li Ru to the tent entrance.

After leaving the military tent, Li Ru went straight to the palace and found Tan Shihuai.

"Your Majesty, the feint has been successfully deployed!"

"Oh? So fast?"

Upon hearing Li Ru's report, Tan Shihuai was also taken aback.

Li Ru smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this is all thanks to Young Master Lian's skillful command and the strict discipline of our warriors!"

"Haha~, sir, please don't be modest. I know that kid Lian well. He is brave, but his temperament is too unruly. Only you, sir, can make him so obedient!"

Tan Shihuai smiled and waved his hand, praising Li Ru highly in his words.

Li Ru smiled and then said, "Your Majesty, now that the feint has been set up, I think it would be best to set off first thing tomorrow morning!"

Tan Shihuai was slightly taken aback: "Oh? So soon?"

Li Ru said, "Your Majesty, as the saying goes, the more unexpected the attack, the more it will arouse suspicion in the Han Dynasty, thus buying time for the army!"

Tan Shihuai nodded, then said in a deep voice, "Sir, in order to ensure that He Lian's feint can deceive the Han Dynasty, I hope that you can set off with us. You can also guide He Lian on the way, since that kid only listens to you now!"

Li Ru nodded slightly: "I am willing to obey Your Majesty's orders!"

Tan Shihuai smiled and said, "Alright, sir, please go back and get some rest!"

"I shall take my leave!"

Li Ru bowed respectfully, then turned and left.

After leaving the palace, Li Ru turned his head to look into the depths of the palace, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

It was late at night when Li Ru sat alone in his study, his eyes closed in deep thought. Under the dim light, his already stern expression became even more chilling.

A short while later, a dark figure silently arrived outside, then pushed open the door and walked in.

Li Ru opened his eyes and looked at the person who had come in, then pointed to the opposite side of the table.

After the visitor sat down, Li Ru asked, "How is it? Has Han Sui made any moves?"

"Reporting to the superior, Han Sui summoned ten people for a secret meeting, but the content of their discussion is unclear."

However, after they dispersed, they began packing up, seemingly preparing for a long journey!

Li Ru frowned slightly: "Hmph, it seems that Tan Shihuai is planning to use those Han traitors to guide the Xianbei cavalry!"

"Sir, what do you think? Should I send someone to...?"

As the person spoke, they made a throat-slitting gesture.

"No need."

Li Ru looked up and rejected his subordinate's suggestion, then explained, "If we kill them now, it will definitely arouse Tan Shihuai's suspicion, which will be detrimental to our next operation!"

"Immediately send someone ahead of them to the scout branch in Yunzhong County, instructing them to mobilize all resources to search the mountains and forests there, and to arrange for men to go to the villages near the northern mountains to organize the villagers to ambush them!"

The man nodded: "Yes, sir!"

Li Ru then asked, "By the way, what were the results of my previous arrangement for you to meet Tan Shihuai's chefs and physicians?"

"Reporting to your superior, progress is going smoothly; they have already become friends with me!"

"That's good!!"

Li Ru nodded in satisfaction, then took out two brocade pouches, one red and one blue, from his bosom.

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