In the mountains and forests, Zhao Chun, Li Qiu, and Zhong Xia huddled together, looking at a simple map laid out on the ground.
On the simple map, some patterns were drawn crookedly.
Li Qiu pointed to the pattern on it and said, "Old Zhao, Old Zhong, the mountain forest has been arranged."
This area is characterized by steep terrain on both sides and a narrow passage in the middle, making it the only way to enter the mountains and forests.
According to the pre-arranged plan, my Shenyi Battalion and Lao Zhao's Shenyi Battalion ambushed each other in the mountains on both sides.
The thunderbolts had already been buried in the mountains and forests.
"If the grassland bandits come, I'll make sure they get a taste of their own medicine!"
"good!"
Zhong Xia of the Shence Battalion nodded and said, "You all should lie in ambush. The key to this battle lies with us. We will make sure to lure the grassland bandits into the ambush."
"Old Zhong,"
Zhao Chun cautioned, "The Shence Battalion has a tough mission, so be careful!"
Don't worry!
Zhong Xia smiled and said, "If we can't beat the grassland bandits, can't we at least run away?"
Our Shence Battalion does 20 li (10 kilometers) of cross-country running with heavy loads every day; it's not for nothing!
Our results are also quite good!
"Alright, alright, stop showing off!"
Zhao Chun waved his hand and said, "We'll wait for His Highness's notification regarding the timing of the operation."
Our scouts have already been dispatched.
Upon discovering any information, contact and communicate promptly, and also report to His Highness.
"good!"
Zhong Xia and Li Qiu quickly responded.
"Alright,"
Zhao Chun took a deep breath, looked at the two men, and said, "Brothers, take care!"
See you after the war!
After they left, each battalion began to set up the battlefield.
Since the goal is to lure the enemy deep into our territory, we must put on a complete show.
In this mountain forest, the Shence Battalion soldiers marched forward, bows and arrows in hand. To make it look convincing, there were also some people disguised as bandits ahead of them, and the two sides chased each other, putting on quite a good show.
Meanwhile, in Shuangcheng Prefecture, Li Xin and his men were also closely monitoring the movements of the grassland bandits.
Although the grassland bandits moved very secretly, some of the people taken in by Dongning City had lived in this area for generations.
He was quite familiar with the surrounding mountains and forests.
With these locals as guides, they were able to keep a close eye on the grassland bandits.
"We're almost there!"
Wei Jun pointed to the simple map and said, "Your Highness, we should set off now!"
"Um!"
Li Xin nodded and said, "Notify all battalions to be careful to remain concealed during the operation!"
Keep moving fast!
Let's go!
"yes!"
Wei Jun quickly agreed.
After the order was given, the Divine Might Battalion, Divine Martial Battalion, Divine Valor Battalion, and Valiant Cavalry Battalion stationed in Shuangcheng Prefecture went out of the city and advanced into the mountains and forests to the east.
Within the entire Shuangcheng Prefecture, only the Shenji Battalion remained stationed.
However, the entire stockpile of Thunderclap Bombs of the Divine Machine Battalion was also handed over to Wei Jun.
They marched rapidly, and their speed wasn't slow at all!
This is also the result of long-term training involving weighted cross-country running.
As they traveled, they kept inquiring about the whereabouts of the grassland bandits, while also exchanging information with Zhao Chun and the others.
By the morning of the next day, Li Xin and Wei Jun's troops had arrived at the designated location.
At this point, they were only about 30 miles away from the grassland bandits.
"Rest for a bit, then head to the designated location immediately!"
Li Xin gave his instructions.
...
Meanwhile, in a mountain forest, Zhong Xia of the Shence Battalion received news: "Really? The grassland bandits are here?"
"Yes, we have already spotted the vanguard of the grassland bandits."
The soldier replied.
"Okay!"
Zhong Xia took a deep breath, a hint of seriousness flashing in her eyes, and said, "Then let's begin!"
Tell the soldiers to be careful!
After giving the order, the Shence Battalion acted as if they knew nothing about the grassland bandits and continued to hunt down the "bandits" in the vicinity.
The Shence Battalion was active, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and the news naturally reached the grassland bandits.
"Commander-in-Chief, the Dongning army has been spotted ahead!"
When the news reached Kulumbu's ears, his eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "How many people are there? Where are they? What is their equipment like?"
"Commander-in-Chief,"
The soldier replied, "There are about a thousand men, about ten miles ahead. Judging from their equipment, they are all archers, and they seem to be from the Shence Battalion of the Dongning Army."
According to reconnaissance, these Dongning troops are currently suppressing a group of bandits.
"Shence Battalion?"
Kulumbu frowned and asked, "Any news from the Divine Resolute Battalion and the Divine Blessing Battalion?"
"Not at the moment."
The soldier shook his head and said, "However, there was news yesterday that the Dongning army seemed to have been spotted forty miles to the south."
These troops from Dongning were most likely scattered throughout these mountains and forests, suppressing bandits.
"Uh-huh."
Kulumb nodded and said, "That's true!"
The Dongning army is still quite powerful.
These mountain bandits aren't worth the effort of the Dongning army, which deployed several thousand men to suppress them.
In this light, it seems like an opportunity for us!
"Yes, Your Excellency!"
A glint of shrewdness appeared in Hajilang's eyes as he smiled and said, "Since these Dongning troops are so scattered, we can defeat them one by one!"
If we can gradually eliminate these Dongning troops, their strength will be greatly reduced.
"Then, when we conquer Dongning City, we'll have our chance!"
"OK!"
Kulumb nodded heavily.
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