When Fang Chiyue heard this, although she was still indignant, she also understood her sister's painstaking efforts.
Fang Qingyue smiled slightly and patted the back of Fang Chiyue's hand gently: "Chiyue, don't worry. When Shen Yuhan returns, everything will be handled properly."
"What we have to do now is to protect this time."
On the high ground of the other border, his eyes gazed at the vast battlefield before him.
The wind blew up dust, and the enemy flags in the distance fluttered in the strong wind.
Since he led his troops to the border, the enemy's arrogance has become increasingly arrogant.
They have already identified the famous general in front of them.
He is just a paper tiger, and he has been defeated time and time again. People can't help but think that he is just a mediocre person with a false reputation.
In the tent, several capable men were surrounding a map with serious expressions.
Shen Yuhan's face was calm and his expression was normal, as if the current predicament did not shake him at all.
"My Lord, I don't understand why you've been asking us to deliberately retreat in recent battles."
"The enemy is so arrogant now. We are clearly capable of fighting them head-on. Why don't we repel them in one fell swoop?"
Deputy General He Xiao couldn't help but ask the first question, with doubts in his eyes.
He has been a general beside Shen Yuhan for many years and usually respects Shen Yuhan very much.
But this repeated retreat really puzzled him.
Several other generals in the tent also nodded, with the same confusion written on their faces.
Especially now that the enemy is pressing forward step by step, they have even nearly attacked the border cities several times.
If we continue to retreat like this, not only will the people become resentful, but morale will also be difficult to maintain for long.
"Yes, Lord, if this continues, not only will the people on the border complain, but even our own soldiers will begin to feel dissatisfied."
"The enemy is becoming increasingly arrogant. If we don't fight back, they might think we are powerless."
Shen Yuhan listened quietly to everyone's opinions, his brows slightly furrowed, but his eyes remained as calm as the sea.
He raised his head, glanced at the generals in front of him, and suddenly revealed a faint smile.
"Do you think the enemy now thinks victory is certain?"
His voice was calm, yet it carried an unquestionable aura.
He Xiao and the others were stunned, then looked at each other and nodded: "Indeed, the enemy is now arrogant."
"They have repeatedly provoked us. I'm afraid they think our army is no longer able to fight back."
Shen Yuhan raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said softly: "This is exactly the situation I want."
When these words were spoken, everyone was stunned and confused.
He Xiao frowned even more and asked anxiously, "My Lord, what does this mean?"
"Are you deliberately holding back in order to allow the enemy to triumph?"
Shen Yuhan nodded, his expression becoming calmer.
He walked to the map in the center of the tent and gently ran his finger over the area between the border and the enemy's garrison.
That was where the enemy's food and fodder was stored.
"When the enemy first arrived, they acted cautiously, wary of our surprise attack."
"But now, with their repeated victories, they have become arrogant and have begun to neglect their defenses, especially their food supplies."
He pointed to a mark on the map and said in a low but confident voice, "The more we feign defeat, the more complacent the enemy will become, and they'll eventually reveal their true colors."
"And their food and supplies are their lifeblood."
When the generals in the tent heard this, they suddenly understood.
He Xiao was shocked and exclaimed, "My Lord, what you mean is that we are deliberately showing weakness."
"The goal is to let the enemy down so we can steal their food supplies?"
Shen Yuhan nodded, his eyes as sharp as a knife: "That's right. The enemy relies only on their sufficient food and grass support."
"Once their food supplies are cut off, even the strongest of their forces will be vulnerable."
"We just have to wait until they make a fatal mistake, and then we can strike and win."
Another general couldn't help but ask, "But the enemy is so cunning, and the food and fodder areas must be heavily guarded. How can you be sure they will reveal any weaknesses?"
Shen Yuhan smiled slightly, his eyes revealing a trace of unfathomable wisdom: "The enemy is now pressing forward step by step, and they are very proud of themselves."
"The more proud they are, the more they will underestimate the enemy."
"They will eventually transfer heavy troops to the front, and their supply of food and fodder will inevitably slacken."
"This is the opportunity I've been waiting for."
After hearing this, all the generals showed admiration.
Although Shen Yuhan's move seems to be a repeated failure, in fact, it is a step-by-step plan to lure the snake out of its hole.
For a moment, all the doubts in the generals' hearts were dispelled, and replaced by belief in Shen Yuhan.
Shen Yuhan stood in front of the map, his eyes as firm as iron, and pointed at a mark on the map: "When the enemy forces reach here, it will be the best time for us to counterattack and intercept the food."
"When the time comes, I will personally lead the troops to launch a surprise attack on the enemy's food supply route."
The atmosphere in the tent suddenly became solemn, and everyone held their breath, waiting for Shen Yuhan's next instruction.
Shen Yuhan turned around and said to the generals, "At this moment, all you have to do is continue to follow orders, retreat according to the plan, and don't give the enemy any chance to counterattack."
"When they attack further, we will retreat and lure them deeper into our territory."
All the generals responded in unison and retreated, ready to act according to Shen Yuhan's plan.
Shen Yuhan's repeated retreats in the past few days have successfully attracted the enemy's attention.
But doubts had already begun to arise in the hearts of the soldiers, especially the people living on the border.
Seeing that he was retreating again and again, he began to question Shen Yuhan's leadership ability.
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