Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Belvalid army will return to Gularburg with the treasures they plundered from the capital, and before the other dukes and marquises of the empire can react, they will return to their own country and reap the rewards of their victory unscathed.
Not only did Belvedere's army think this way, but events also unfolded in the same manner. Many of their wagons were so overloaded that they required four horses to pull them. They were forced to spend a day adding another fifty or sixty wagons to further lengthen the convoy, finally allowing all the wagons to move normally. And during this entire day, there was no interference or reconnaissance from the enemy. It all seemed perfectly natural.
Looking at the peaceful world and the smooth road home, all the Belvedo soldiers were convinced that they would soon return home safely without any surprises, and then enjoy the huge fruits of victory.
If nothing unexpected happens, then something unexpected has definitely happened.
Upon receiving Akdina's message, Yun Zhe immediately summoned his troops and sent them out of the city to search for an ambush site. He also informed Serena of this, hoping she would send more troops as soon as possible. To entice Serena, Yun Zhe bluntly pointed out that this gold and silver would be a legitimate windfall for anyone, and if they didn't take it now, they wouldn't have another chance.
Of course, even if Serena were tempted by money, how could a few thousand people fight against an army of tens of thousands, and then snatch these newly captured spoils from their mouths? It would be an incredibly difficult problem.
This was also the most troubling problem for Yun Zhe these past few days. If he attacked rashly, he might not only fail to achieve any results, but also allow the enemy to treat him as a mere afterthought, a small dessert after the main course, thoroughly exhilarating them. However, after asking around, all the generals supported Yun Zhe in launching this battle, but not a single one of them offered a practical and feasible plan, or even an unfeasible one.
"I've already supported your fight, and you still want me to come up with a solution? Aren't you going too far, Yun Zhe?" Seeing the sentiments of these generals, Yun Zhe could only smile bitterly.
So for the past few days, Yun Zhe spent his days scouting the terrain and gathering information on the front lines, and his nights meeting with Akdina to exchange information. He aimed to gain as much understanding as possible about the enemy's actions and the terrain of the entire region. In addition to Serena's troops, Yun Zhe even set his sights on Leon's troops on the other side of the Ordorf River. However, separated by the river and the enemy's camp, Yun Zhe wasn't really confident he could contact the other side.
So, relying solely on his thousand or so men? Yun Zhe could only think of one method: a night raid. A night raid might defeat the enemy, but it would be difficult to take the gold and silver; over a hundred cartloads would likely be robbed on the way back. Burning them would cause some trouble for the enemy, but that would only increase the trouble; it wouldn't force them to give up the goods, nor would it allow him to take them.
Akdina did suggest an idea: to infiltrate the enemy camp, kill their commander, and thus achieve a complete victory.
Of course, only Yun Zhe and Akdina could carry out the assassination. After all, they were both vampires, so they would naturally have a better chance of success.
Yun Zhe was very interested in this idea, not only because of him and Akdina, but also because of Jerok, the secret weapon. But then he thought about it again. First of all, these two might not get along. If they got carried away with killing and he couldn't control himself, wouldn't that be extremely dangerous?
This method offers the best cost-effectiveness, but also carries significant uncontrollable risks. After careful consideration, Yun Zhe ultimately rejected this proposal.
Seeing that Yun Zhe rejected her suggestion, Akdina was a little anxious, but more curious. What other good ideas did Yun Zhe have that were better than hers?
Yun Zhe was at a loss. He felt that this battle was best avoided; a direct confrontation would only result in harassment and delay, and there was absolutely no chance of annihilation…
Yun Zhe racked his brains, but still couldn't come up with a reliable idea. At the same time, he needed to appear confident and composed to avoid giving his generals a negative impression and to make them feel that victory was inevitable.
But Yun Zhe didn't want to just let these people leave like that. Looting, setting fires, and then walking away—did they really think there were no people in this country who could resist?
For the first time, Yun Zhe felt a sense of powerlessness. He wanted to do something, but found it difficult to accomplish. However, he did not want to give up. What was worse, he did not have any good solutions!
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