"With your help today, sir, we are sure to return victorious from this journey!"
Mu Zi'an was also generous with his praise.
Jia Xu was very satisfied with Mu Zi'an's performance.
After all, a lord who treats his subordinates with such respect and courtesy is the kind of lord every strategist hopes to encounter.
Jia Xu dusted himself off and then said seriously.
"I happen to have a plan I would like to offer to you, young master, but I don't know if you dare to use it."
Mu Zian immediately became interested and asked.
"Please feel free to speak."
Jia Xu smiled calmly, then pointed in the direction of Luzhou and said.
"It will take the army at least three days to reach Luzhou, but if they travel at full speed, they can arrive in just one day."
"The rebels in Luzhou have not yet received news of the imperial court's renewed military action, and they have just won a battle, making them the most vulnerable in terms of defense. If a light cavalry force is sent to Luzhou first, it will surely be able to deliver a heavy blow to these rebels."
"This move has two advantages. First, it can severely dampen the morale of the rebels and catch them off guard."
"Secondly, this light cavalry force will attract the attention of the rebels, preventing them from setting up defenses and reducing the chances of the main army being ambushed when it enters Luzhou."
Mu Zian's eyes lit up. He had to admit that Jia Xu's keen sense of opportunity far surpassed his own.
If news of his army's departure reaches Luzhou, the bandits there will surely organize an ambush.
If a team is sent out first to distract them, it will slow down their progress in organizing their forces.
Not only that, it can also catch them off guard, which is killing two birds with one stone.
Mu Zian was overjoyed.
"My husband is like a tiger with wings!"
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