While Chu Fan was still hesitating and repeatedly weighing whether he should order Mu Yunfeng to send troops to take the initiative to attack the Huns, the cities bordering the Huns had already spontaneously launched a fierce attack on the enemy camp under Mu Yunfeng's careful planning and arrangement.
In the initial stage, the army commanded by Mu Yunfeng held the Wei cities that had not yet fallen, preventing further invasion by the Xiongnu and Qian armies.
However, ever since Chu Fan was assassinated by a top-rank warrior sent by the Gan Kingdom, the border soldiers have been enraged whenever they see the Gan Kingdom people, as if they were facing their father's murderer.
For the people of Wei to plot to assassinate a monarch so devoted to the people was tantamount to destroying the very foundations of the Wei state. The soldiers burned with anger and vengeance, and Mu Yunfeng skillfully exploited these emotions, raising their fighting spirit to an unprecedented level.
With the strong support and assistance from the imperial court, Mu Yunfeng also received a new army of 100,000 elite soldiers. This gave him greater confidence and a decisive decision to launch a counterattack. He was determined to reclaim the lost territories and restore the entire territory of Wei.
The two powers, the Qian State and the Xiongnu, formed an alliance for their own benefit. However, this alliance was not based on deep trust. Both sides were wary of each other, and suspicion and distrust of each other always existed.
Therefore, when the Wei army appeared on the battlefield with high morale and fighting spirit, the coalition forces of Gan State and the Xiongnu could hardly form an effective resistance.
Although the Wei army suffered casualties during the battle, their hearts were filled with rage and unwavering resolve. The Wei soldiers vowed to completely annihilate the invaders, including the Qian and Xiongnu, and defend their homeland and dignity. This rage and determination became a powerful force on the battlefield, making the Wei army even more courageous and fearless in the face of the enemy.
After successfully recovering the lost territory, Mu Yunfeng originally planned to rest and recuperate for a while. After all, as the weather gradually turned colder and the temperature dropped, the logistical supply lines of the Xiongnu and the Qian Kingdom would become extremely difficult after the heavy snow.
As long as they wait patiently for the arrival of winter, the Xiongnu and Gan Kingdom coalition forces will be forced to retreat due to supply difficulties. In this way, Mu Yunfeng can use the power of nature to force the enemy to retreat without sacrificing a single soldier, thus ensuring the safety and stability of the country.
In this way, many unnecessary sacrifices can be significantly reduced. After all, behind every soldier stands a family. Every time a soldier loses his life on the battlefield, it is not only the death of an individual, but also the destruction of a family. Reducing the sacrifice of a soldier means protecting the integrity of a family.
However, after the state funeral ceremony for His Majesty, all the generals and soldiers could not sit still. For them, this was a great opportunity to leave their names in history, and they were unwilling to miss such a rare opportunity.
In the border city of Linxian, recently recaptured by the Wei army, an atmosphere of intense excitement permeated the air. Upon learning that His Majesty had been given a grand state funeral, the officers felt their blood boiling, their hearts filled with a thirst for honor. They longed to prove their worth on the battlefield, even if it meant sacrificing their lives for their country, to gain honor and immortality.
In a simply decorated yet neat room, Mu Yunfeng summoned several generals. They sat around a long table for a crucial military meeting. The atmosphere in the room was tense, but everyone's eyes gleamed with determination.
Li Yuan, now General of the Right Guard, said to Mu Yunfeng with a serious expression, "General, victory or failure depends on this. We must take the initiative. We must completely drive back the Xiongnu and the Gan Kingdom enemies and not give them any chance to breathe."
The other generals echoed, "General, our chance to achieve great success is right before our eyes. We must not pause. We must press on and crush the enemy once and for all."
Mu Yunfeng gently pressed his hand, signaling everyone present to remain silent. He then took a deep breath and slowly spoke:
"I understand everyone's feelings, and I understand your excitement. But we can't be too impulsive. As long as we can hold out for a while, the Xiongnu and Gan Kingdom coalition forces will be forced to retreat due to the snow and lack of supplies. We in Wei have already sacrificed too many brave soldiers, and we can't let more lives be lost in vain."
Li Yuan looked at Mu Yunfeng with a determined gaze, his tone tinged with urgency. "General, you must understand that kindness is not the way to command an army. Do you really want to watch the Xiongnu invade our Wei State and then, after plundering our land, return to their country unharmed, carrying all the gold and silver they looted?"
At this time, another general, Yang Jian, who was over fifty years old, stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "In the Xiongnu camp, there are still many Wei civilians who have been plundered by them. We cannot sit idly by and allow these innocent people to be taken back to their country and become their slaves. We must take action to rescue these captives and prevent them from suffering further."
Li Yuan also said: "General, why don't we go out and see what the soldiers think and understand their wishes."
Mu Yunfeng chose to follow the advice of Li Yuan and others and said seriously: "Let's go out and see what the soldiers choose. If the soldiers are unwilling to continue fighting, then we cannot force them to continue attacking the Xiongnu."
A group of generals walked the streets of Lin County, where soldiers were seen sharpening their swords, preparing for the coming battle. Having escaped death at the hands of the Xiongnu and Gan State invaders, many of the people of Lin County wanted to join the army and avenge their fallen relatives.
The elderly, who were no longer able to fight, knelt beside the soldiers sharpening their swords and pleaded, "Please, hero, rescue my son/daughter. Even if you can't rescue them, please bring back their bodies. They are Wei people, and even if they die, they must die on the border of Wei."
General Mu Yunfeng also sensed the rising tide of energy and understood that the morale was unstoppable. He decided to follow the will of the troops and, rather than wait for the arrival of winter, immediately organize his forces for a final offensive against the combined forces of the Qian Kingdom and the Xiongnu.
When the Wei army launched a surprise attack, a small team of 100 people broke away from the main force of the Wei army and made a detour to the rear of the Xiongnu and Gan army.
As they walked along the road, Li Yuan asked his advisor Yang Shi, "Yang Shi, are you sure we can achieve great success this time?"
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