Chapter 1151 The crisis begins
When an ally leader saw the two of them, he quickly stepped forward and asked with a trembling voice:
"Master Prime Minister, Princess, you two are finally back! I heard... I heard that the enemy has already noticed something unusual in the valley?"
Jiang Xue took a deep breath, suppressed her irritability, and tried to stay calm: "The news is true. The enemy camp leader is an old fox, and our every move is under his surveillance."
After these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the tent became even more tense.
The faces of several allied leaders turned pale in an instant, as if they had seen a ghost.
They had chosen to cooperate with Xiao Zhan out of helplessness. Now that the enemy has discovered their plan, the first to suffer will probably be these "fence-sitters".
"Master Prime Minister, Princess, this...what should we do?"
One leader's voice trembled: "If the enemy retaliates against us, we will..."
Jiang Xue knew that it was necessary to stabilize people's hearts at this time, otherwise all efforts would be in vain.
"Don't panic, everyone."
She spoke in a firm tone, her eyes sweeping over everyone:
"The enemy has indeed noticed something unusual, but they don't know our specific plan. As long as we unite and speed up our deployment, we can deal a fatal blow to the enemy before they can react!"
Xiao Zhan also stepped forward and added: "I assure you that as long as we work together, we will be able to wipe out the enemy in one fell swoop! When the time comes, we will reward them according to their merits, and we will never treat any of our allies unfairly!"
These words had some calming effect, but the faces of several allied leaders were still filled with worry.
After all, cooperating with the Prime Minister is a gamble. You may win wealth and glory, but you may lose your life.
At this moment, the city defense general hurried into the tent, clasped his fists and said solemnly: "Master Prime Minister, Princess, the enemy has stepped up their investigation and destruction of the capital's walls! I am worried..."
"Are you worried that they will do something desperate?" Xiao Zhan took over the conversation.
Jiang Xue walked to the map and carefully studied the enemy's movements and the defense of the capital.
The enemy camp leader's reaction was faster than she expected, which made her feel a little uneasy.
She knew that time was running out and every minute and every second was crucial.
"Pass the order down, all soldiers immediately enter combat readiness!" She said decisively, leaving no room for doubt: "All allied leaders, please go back and prepare as soon as possible, and be ready to be deployed at any time!"
Everyone took the order and left, leaving only Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan in the tent.
The two looked at each other and saw solemnity and determination in each other's eyes.
"Xiaoxue," Xiao Zhan walked up to her and gently held her hand, "Thank you for your hard work."
Jiang Xue smiled back and held his hand tightly: "You too."
The two stood quietly for a while, enjoying this moment of tranquility.
However, they all knew that this tranquility was only the brief calm before the storm.
"Xiaoxue, you say..." Xiao Zhan suddenly spoke, with a hint of hesitation in his tone.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Xue looked at him puzzledly.
Xiao Zhan didn't say anything, but just looked at the dark night sky outside the tent, his eyes deep and complex.
"You said..." He started again, but paused.
Jiang Xue's heart was also hanging. "What did you say?"
Xiao Zhan took a deep breath and finally said, "Mr. Zhuge, do you think you have a solution?"
The cold wind whistled outside the tent like the roar of a wild beast. The flickering candlelight inside the tent reflected on the tense faces of Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan.
As soon as Xiao Zhan finished speaking, the curtain was lifted, and a figure dressed in a green shirt, with a feather fan and a scarf, and with an immortal look, walked in. Who else could it be but Mr. Zhuge?
There was a confident smile on his face, as if everything was under control.
"My Lord Prime Minister, Princess, are you talking about me?" Mr. Zhuge asked with a smile, gently waving his feather fan.
"Sir, you've arrived just in time!"
Xiao Zhan stepped forward quickly: "The enemy camp commander is extremely alert. We are worried about how to deal with it. Sir, do you have any good plan?"
Mr. Zhuge calmly unfolded a map, pointed at the location of the enemy camp and said: "Although the enemy has noticed the unusual movement, they are not sure of the real situation. They must be afraid of enemies at this moment. We just need to take advantage of their own strategy."
The strategic plan he proposed is well-connected and flawless.
Taking advantage of the favorable terrain of the valley, we set up a tight net to lure the enemy deep into our territory and catch them in a trap; at the same time, we strengthened the defense of the capital to prevent the enemy from making a desperate move and launching a head-on attack.
He also skillfully arranged the forces of his allies, turning their doubts into motivation and allowing them to play their best role in battle.
"Great! Sir, this plan is truly a stroke of genius!"
The city defense general slapped his thigh excitedly, and his originally furrowed brows relaxed.
The other allied leaders also expressed their agreement, and their originally uneasy mood gradually calmed down.
After all, what is there to worry about if you follow a "magician" like Mr. Zhuge?
Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan also praised Mr. Zhuge's plan.
They immediately began to make final arrangements, deploying all forces to ensure that nothing could go wrong.
In the valley, teams were lurking silently in every corner, like dormant cheetahs, waiting for their prey to appear.
On the city wall, the soldiers were on high alert, their eyes sharp and vigilant, staring into the distance.
Everything is ready, waiting for the enemy to fall into the trap.
Jiang Xue stood high up in the valley, gazing into the distance, her heart filled with anticipation and nervousness.
She seemed to see the enemy's defeat and the victory flag fluttering in the wind.
"Xiaoxue, we will definitely win." Xiao Zhan walked up to her, his tone firm and confident.
Jiang Xue smiled slightly and nodded.
At this time, a soldier ran over breathlessly, and shouted at the two of them with a pale face: "Report to the Prime Minister, Princess! The enemy..."
Xiao Zhan suddenly had an ominous premonition in his heart and asked hurriedly, "What happened to the enemy?"
The soldier took another deep breath and said with difficulty: "The enemy launched an attack in advance!"
Xiao Zhan's face changed drastically upon hearing this, and a chill flashed across his eyes: "Attack in advance? Why?"
Then he put on a determined look and said, "Notify all the troops to march out of the city immediately to fight!"
Jiang Xue was also in a state of panic, but she forced herself to calm down: "Pass the order down, all soldiers must hold their positions and not retreat a single step! Those who disobey the order will be punished by military law!"
Her voice was clear and firm, and the messenger soldiers delivered the order as quickly as an arrow from a bow.
The originally silent valley was suddenly filled with the sound of drums and trumpets. Soldiers drew their weapons and bravely rushed to the battlefield.
Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan rode their horses side by side, galloping towards the smoke-filled battlefield.
The deafening shouts, the clanging of weapons, and the neighing of war horses intertwined together to form a tragic war symphony.
On the battlefield, dust was flying, covering the sky and the sun.
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