"Haha~, since that's the case, let's do as Tan Shihuai wishes and fall for his trick this time!"

After listening to Xu Rong's analysis, Zhang Huan couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Huangfu Gui, who was standing nearby, also stepped forward and said, "Then the Privy Council shall issue an order to Lu Zhi to dispatch 20,000 troops from Youzhou to garrison Yunzhong County!"

Zhang Huan waved his hand and said, "Not only that, since we're going to make a scene, let's make a big fuss. All the troops and militia from Dingxiang, Yanmen, Wuyuan, Hexi and other places will be transferred there."

Upon hearing this, the entire hall fell silent, and everyone stared blankly at Zhang Huan.

Xu Rong, standing to the side, said in a low voice, "General Zhang, mobilizing so many people at once would probably require an imperial edict. The Privy Council does not have that authority!"

"Of course, there is an imperial edict!"

Zhang Huan smiled and then waved to a guard not far away.

The guard understood and quickly turned and ran towards Zhang Huan's office.

Upon seeing this, the group exchanged glances.

Soon, the guard came to Zhang Huan with a scroll of imperial edict.

Zhang Huan respectfully accepted the imperial edict, then turned to look at everyone in the hall.

"The Emperor's edict is here. All generals of the Privy Council, receive the edict!"

"Your Majesty, we obey the imperial decree!"

Everyone in the hall stiffened and simultaneously gave a military salute to the imperial edict.

Zhang Huan unfolded the imperial edict and slowly read aloud: "Now that a great battle is imminent, the border regions are also turbulent places. I am currently on a western tour and cannot keep up with the orders. In order to prevent the people in the border regions from being attacked, I hereby grant the Privy Council and the local garrisons the authority to make decisions as best they can."

However, in the event of border military emergencies, the Privy Council may first dispatch troops to respond, and then report to me for review. So be it!

"Your subjects obey!"

The crowd shouted in unison and bowed respectfully to the imperial edict in Zhang Huan's hand.

Zhang Huan then put away the imperial edict, looked at Huangfu Gui, and said in a deep voice, "General Huangfu, the imperial edict is here. Let's issue the order together!"

"good!"

Huangfu Gui nodded, and then together with Zhang Huan signed an order to mobilize troops. After being reviewed by the staff, the order officially took effect.

Several staff officers also hurriedly left with the troop mobilization order to begin arranging manpower.

Huangfu Gui looked at Zhang Huan with a puzzled expression, "When did His Majesty leave this edict?"

Zhang Huan smiled and said, "Before His Majesty's western tour, His Majesty summoned me to the palace to discuss the annexation of the Yuwen tribe, and then His Majesty handed this edict to me."

The order was that as soon as Xianbei cavalry were spotted in the border regions, regardless of their purpose, we should make a huge commotion!

"oh?"

Huangfu Gui's expression shifted. "So, Your Majesty already knew about Tan Shihuai's schemes and intentions?"

Zhang Huan nodded. "That's right. If it weren't for that, His Majesty wouldn't have been so confident as to let Tan Shihuai and the Yuwen tribe end the war in mid-June."

"Could it be the Investigation Division?"

Huangfu Gui's expression shifted, and he quickly thought of that massive intelligence organization.

Zhang Huan smiled and said, "That's right. Tan Shihuai has our people around him. What he does and how he acts are all under His Majesty's control."

Now, by dispatching a large number of troops and militia from various prefectures and kingdoms, we can both deceive Tan Shihuai and, after the war, arrange for personnel to enter the grasslands to take over the Yuwen tribe.

"We never imagined His Majesty's plans were so far-reaching. We really are getting old!"

After listening to Zhang Huan's words, Huangfu Gui couldn't help but sigh.

In his original understanding, a person who could deploy troops, understand the enemy's situation, and respond accurately could already be called a famous general.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty has been able to plan ahead and control the war, and has even made preparations for what will happen after the war ends.

This kind of strategy can be said to have transcended the realm of famous generals and reached a higher level.

The grasslands and the Han Dynasty are a game of chess, with Tan Shihuai, the Yuwen tribe, and even the Han army as the pieces, and the emperor as the player.

"Haha, alright, let's not dwell on this anymore. Let's discuss what's next!"

Seeing Huangfu Gui's sighing expression, Zhang Huan smiled and began to call everyone to discuss the upcoming decisive battle.

At the same time, the Privy Council also dispatched several fast horses, carrying troop mobilization orders and new battle plans, heading towards Yuyang, Yunzhong, Yanmen, and the Yuwen tribe.

Military intelligence was urgent; the horses were changed but the riders remained the same. In addition, with the improved road and post station systems of the Han Dynasty, the orders to mobilize troops were delivered to Yuyang, Yanmen and other counties in just four days.

Upon receiving the order from the Privy Council, Lu Zhi and the commanders of various prefectures urgently gathered their forces and rushed towards Yunzhong Prefecture.

May 17th.

Six thousand soldiers from Yanmen and Dingxiang prefectures, along with twenty thousand militia, were the first to arrive at Yunzhong prefecture.

In an instant, the Great Wall of Yunzhong County was bustling with people and covered with banners.

The Xianbei scouts who had been in charge of gathering intelligence also reported the situation to Helian.

"Sir, the Han army has indeed fallen for their trap! Their surrounding troops are all heading towards Yunzhong!"

He Lian also happily told Li Ru about the information the scouts had gathered.

Li Ru then solemnly replied, "Very well, young master, immediately send someone to deliver a message to the king."

"I will immediately send a messenger to my father to tell him to march with peace of mind!"

He Lian nodded, and turned to leave to arrange manpower, but was stopped by Li Ru.

"Your Highness must explain in the letter that our army is unable to launch an attack on the Great Wall. If it drags on for too long, it will arouse suspicion. Your Majesty must speed up the march and end the decisive battle against the Yuwen tribe before the Han army notices."

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