Chapter 1150: Beware of the Rat
She knew that every minute and every second was crucial at this moment and she had to find a breakthrough as soon as possible.
"Village leader, to be honest, the enemy has already noticed our movements."
Jiang Xue took a deep breath and continued:
"They may launch an attack in the near future. If we don't have a surprise attack, the whole situation will be even more dangerous. Think about it, if the enemy succeeds, can the valley be spared?"
The village chief's eyes instantly became alert, his brows furrowed, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.
"Village leader, we are not just doing this for our own benefit."
Jiang Xue's voice was low and firm: "We are doing this for the peace of the entire Dayan. The safety of the valley is also our focus. Please trust us, we will definitely protect the peace of the valley."
The village chief's eyes swept back and forth between Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan, and finally stopped at Jiang Xue's face.
Finally, there was a hint of hesitation in his eyes.
"Okay, I'll give you three days."
The village chief finally nodded and said, "But you must ensure that nothing goes wrong while the troops are hidden. Otherwise, I will not be polite."
Jiang Xue breathed a sigh of relief and immediately saluted the village chief: "Thank you for your trust."
Xiao Zhan also stepped forward and bowed his hands to express his gratitude: "We will keep our promise and ensure that everything goes smoothly."
The village chief nodded, turned around and told his men: "Take them to arrange for the hiding of the troops."
Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan smiled at each other and felt relieved.
However, just as they were about to leave the mountain pass, the village chief suddenly called them.
"Wait, Princess."
The village chief's voice was low and serious: "There is one more thing you may need to know. Recently, some suspicious traces have been found in the valley. It seems that someone is spying in secret."
Jiang Xue's heart sank, and she looked at Xiao Zhan.
"Chief, where do these people come from?" Xiao Zhan asked immediately, with a hint of urgency in his voice.
The village chief shook his head: "It's not clear yet, but you must be careful."
Jiang Xue nodded, thinking secretly in her heart.
Has the enemy already started to move?
She took a deep breath and secretly made up her mind to find out these suspicious traces and ensure that the plan was foolproof.
"We'll be careful."
Jiang Xue said firmly, and before she finished her words, she and Xiao Zhan had already led the troops and quickly walked deep into the valley.
Night had already fallen and a thin layer of mist filled the valley, but Jiang Xue's mind was unusually clear.
She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and analyzed the current situation.
She understood that the village chief's concerns were not groundless, and the safety of the valley would affect the entire valley.
"Village leader."
Jiang Xue's voice was clear and firm, like a spring flowing in the valley: "What you are worried about is exactly what we are trying to avoid. Just imagine, if the enemy knew that the valley was empty, wouldn't they be even more unscrupulous?
Now that we have hidden our troops here, it is like a sharp blade in the dark night, deterring the villains and making the enemy afraid to attack easily."
She paused, her eyes burning, as if she could see through everything:
"Let's take a step back and say that even if the enemy really discovered something, with our elite troops here, we can capture them all in one fell swoop. Isn't that safer than just sitting there and waiting to be killed?"
Her words were like a bolt of lightning, cutting through the village chief's doubts.
His furrowed brows gradually relaxed and a hint of contemplation flashed in his deep eyes.
He began to carefully weigh the pros and cons, tapping the table with his fingers, making a dull sound, as if knocking on his heart.
Jiang Xue observed the village chief's expression and knew that his heart had begun to waver, so she struck while the iron was hot: "Village chief, we are not against you, but allies fighting side by side.
You understand better than me that the lips and teeth are interdependent. We promise to work with you to protect the valley and prevent it from being damaged in the slightest."
Seeing her sincere eyes and sincere tone, the village chief's heart slowly melted. He sighed, nodded and said:
"I understand what the princess said. So you can hide your troops here, but remember not to let the news leak out."
Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan smiled at each other, and a huge stone in their hearts finally fell to the ground.
They solemnly promised the village chief that they would live up to his trust and protect the peace of the valley.
At this moment, a subordinate ran in in a panic, knelt on the ground, and reported breathlessly: "Master, it's bad! The scout reported that the enemy seemed to have noticed something unusual in the valley and is sending people to investigate!"
As soon as these words came out, it was like a bolt from the blue, exploding in everyone's ears.
The originally relaxed atmosphere froze in an instant, and everyone's face was filled with shock and anxiety.
Jiang Xue's heart sank suddenly, and a chill ran from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.
The enemy noticed it so quickly?
Has the plan been leaked?
She forced herself to calm down and think of a solution quickly.
Now is not the time to panic. We must respond as quickly as possible to resolve the crisis.
Xiao Zhan's expression also became solemn, and a hint of sharpness flashed in his deep eyes.
He grabbed his men's shoulders and asked sternly, "Have you investigated clearly? How many enemies are there? When will they arrive?"
The subordinate replied in a trembling voice: "Your Excellency, the spies reported that the enemy has sent out an elite team of about a hundred people, and they are expected to arrive at the valley tomorrow morning."
"A hundred people..." Xiao Zhan muttered to himself, frowning.
Although a hundred people are not many, they are all elite troops and should not be underestimated.
What's more, they were in a valley with complex terrain, easy to defend but difficult to attack. Once they were surrounded by the enemy, the consequences would be disastrous.
Jiang Xue's eyes met Xiao Zhan's, and they both read the same worry and determination in each other's eyes.
"We must return to the secret base immediately and redeploy the plan!" Jiang Xue made a prompt decision with a firm and resolute tone.
Xiao Zhan nodded without any hesitation: "Okay, let's go!"
After saying that, the two of them quickly turned around and walked out of the valley.
The village chief looked at their backs and suddenly called out to them, "Wait a moment, both of you! Please be careful! The safety of our valley is in your hands!"
Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan did not look back, but nodded slightly to show that they understood.
They walked out of the stronghold quickly, mounted their horses, and galloped towards the secret stronghold.
As night fell, the valley was completely silent, with only the sound of horse hooves echoing through the mountains, getting farther and farther away...
"Hurry up! We must get back before dark!"
Xiao Zhan growled and lashed the horse's back hard with the whip in his hand. The warhorse neighed and sped up suddenly, shooting out like an arrow.
The sound of horse hooves came from far away, breaking the silence of the mountains in the inky night and shrouding everyone's heart in a tense atmosphere.
Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan dismounted from their horses and walked quickly into the large tent in the center.
The tent was brightly lit. The city defense general and allied leaders had been waiting here for a long time. Anxiety and uneasiness could be seen on everyone's face.
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