Qingfeng Village is nestled against a mountain, but it is not entirely built in the mountains. Instead, it is surrounded by high walls on three sides and has a village flag hanging on it, making it look more like a smaller city.
At this moment, on a hillside ten miles away from Qingfeng Village.
The soldiers have already set up camp.
High up on the hillside, Ye Qi handed over the water bag and whispered, "Your Highness, your leg hurt again last night. We can't linger here too long; we need to finish this quickly."
Mo Yunhan's back injury had mostly healed, and his expression was normal. His cold, sharp eyes looked towards Qingfeng Village, lost in thought.
At this moment, Wang Hao walked over quickly and bowed.
"Your Highness, we have thoroughly investigated the military situation and outpost locations around Qingfeng Village, and we are ready to launch a full-scale attack at any time."
They brought only the elite troops. Although Qingfeng Village might harbor remnants of the Sui Dynasty or contain traps and hidden weapons, they were also equipped with the latest mechanical armor and various weapons, ensuring their safety.
Ye Qi echoed.
"Your Highness, I am willing to serve as the vanguard officer."
Wang Hao had fought alongside Mo Yunhan before, so he naturally recognized Ye Qi.
Upon hearing this, she reached out and patted him on the shoulder.
"You're not qualified to be the vanguard commander yet. I've been assigned to the patrol battalion for years and I'm itching to fight. Now that I finally get to fight alongside the prince again, no one can take it from me."
As he spoke, he couldn't help but complain again.
"Your Highness, what is the Emperor thinking? Why did we bring that Qin fellow along when we came to fight the enemy? We've called for a military doctor six times along the way, and he's still holed up in his tent. Anyone who didn't know better would think he was in confinement after childbirth."
Night Seven was also very unhappy.
"He's a hero now, risking his life to save the Empress Dowager, who dares to say anything to him? What's the point of him coming along? Isn't it just to get some credit so he can get promoted? Damn it, let's just throw him down during the chaos and let him get hacked to death."
Wang Hao chuckled and gave a thumbs up.
"This move works."
At this moment, Qin Minglang actually walked out from in front of the camp not far away.
He covered his mouth with a handkerchief, and although he was wearing armor, he had no trace of a general's demeanor. His face was pale as he shouted in this direction.
"Your Highness, may I enter your tent for a chat?"
Ye Qi and Wang Hao rolled their eyes in unison.
Mo Yunhan tucked the binoculars into his sleeve. "Let's go see what he's up to."
Upon entering the tent, I was surprised to see a makeshift sand table on the table.
Qin Minglang was respectful and humble, and even invited two deputy generals who accompanied him.
"To be honest, when I was a centurion, I did some official business in this area. Although I never entered Qingfeng Village, I know a little about it."
"After setting up camp, I sent a few men to inquire about the surrounding area. Combined with my many years of experience in military campaigns, I have roughly estimated the general layout of Qingfeng Village. Please take a look, Your Highness."
He pointed to the sand table and explained in great detail.
After finishing speaking, he coughed several times, covering his mouth with a handkerchief because he was out of breath.
"Your Highness, I originally thought my injuries were not serious, but on the way here, they have been recurring and I have been burning up. I am sorry to have troubled you all. I can only do what I can."
His attitude left everyone looking at each other in bewilderment.
Wang Hao was a straightforward man. Although he was surprised, he still disliked him. Pointing at the sand table, he said, "If even a part of what you said is true, it will greatly benefit our attack on the village. But if you dare to lie, I will definitely report you to the authorities when we return to the capital."
Qin Minglang actually bowed to Wang Hao.
"If this can help you take Qingfeng Village and complete the task assigned by the Emperor, it will also benefit me. Why does General Wang have any doubts?"
These words left Wang Hao speechless.
Qin Minglang then turned to Mo Yunhan.
"What does Your Highness think, should we attack or not?"
Everyone turned to look at Mo Yunhan.
Seeing him remain silent with his lips pursed, one of them said, "Your Highness, even if there are twice as many soldiers inside as General Qin expected, we are fully equipped and will surely be able to take them down. If we wait any longer, it will only lead to Qingfeng Village taking precautions in advance, which will be disadvantageous to us."
Wang Hao nodded as well.
"Your Highness, let's attack!"
Mo Yunhan finally agreed.
Led by Wang Hao, they launched a frontal assault, using the latest tanks to break through the gate and enter.
Night Seven leads one team, while the other two deputy generals each lead one team.
A three-sided attack, with one team covering the rear to prevent a sudden surge in firepower.
Due to the limited number of mechanical armor, each team was divided into groups of fifty men for this assault. The remaining soldiers followed Mo Yunhan and, after the vanguard broke through the stalemate, they went all out to crush and occupy Qingfeng Village.
No one objected to this.
The bugle call sounded.
Wang Hao and his team stormed the enemy's stronghold, bypassing the hidden sentries with the ease of cutting through melons and vegetables.
However, just as the chariot was attacking the city gate, it disintegrated upon its first impact.
The hidden mechanisms and latches scattered all over the ground.
This left the attacking soldiers stunned.
The guards at the city gate, who were already in a state of panic and on the verge of collapse, immediately reacted and raised their bows and arrows to fire wildly.
The soldiers pushing the chariots to attack the city were annihilated in an instant, and the morale of Wang Hao's team was completely shattered by this sudden turn of events.
Fortunately, Wang Hao was a veteran of countless battles and quickly regained his composure, shouting, "Defense!"
Several people holding shields stood in front of them to cover their retreat.
The whole team was in chaos.
Wang Hao gritted his teeth in anger.
Fortunately, at this moment, the teams attacking the city walls from both sides using ladders made a breakthrough.
It didn't take much effort to open the city gate from the inside.
Wang Hao pushed aside the shield blocking his way and shouted, "Charge!"
He was the first to charge in, spear in hand.
When all four teams met up in the city, they looked at each other in bewilderment.
The entire village was inhabited by ordinary people, all of whom knelt on the ground in panic, their vegetable baskets, egg crates, tofu stalls... a complete mess.
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