Lei Ying, the leader of Vulture Mountain, stood at the highest point and looked into the distance.
People kept coming to report news about the imperial army.
The Thunder Eagle is very strong, with tanned skin. He carries a large machete on his back, and looks very imposing.
After hearing the information in the report, Jian Qi frowned and couldn't believe it.
"What did you say? The imperial court sent 5,000 troops?
We defeated the previous 20,000 elite troops. What effect can we expect from sending 5,000 this time?
Do you look down on me, Thunder Eagle, so much?"
"Could this be a trap set by the Dayuan Dynasty? First send a small army to attract our attention, and then use the army to launch a surprise attack?" said the head of the family.
"What good can such a plan do? All the roads are blocked, so a surprise attack is impossible."
Lei Ying said without hesitation.
"This is really puzzling. We in Vulture Mountain have not gone out to plunder in recent years.
We all live in the mountains and farm our own food, so why won't the Dayuan Dynasty let us go?"
“I heard that they just won a battle and defeated the barbarian army.
Perhaps this victory gave them the false impression that they could wipe us out."
"Hmph, they can defeat the barbarians, but they can't defeat us! Come on if you're not afraid of death.
No matter how many armies come, they can be defeated."
"With only 5,000 troops, why don't we launch a surprise attack?
Defeat these armies in one fell swoop.
Our village is already very short of iron rods. If we melt down their armor and weapons, we can make a lot of farm tools!"
Some people are eager to try it.
There are tens of thousands of bandits in the entire Vulture Mountain. Men, women, young and old, all can take up weapons and fight. It can be said that everyone is a soldier.
Relying on the advantageous terrain, the imperial army found it difficult to break through.
He totally disregarded the imperial army's 5,000 troops and even wanted to launch an attack.
"We can't be careless. As long as we hold the mountain gate, the imperial army will be unable to do anything to us.
If we act now and attack, the enemy might have set a trap and surrounded us.
That would be troublesome!"
Thunder Eagle is more cautious.
The Dayuan Dynasty has become increasingly powerful over the years and has eliminated all rebellions in the country.
You can free up your hands to slowly deal with them.
If it weren't for the frequent invasions from outside, they probably wouldn't have survived until now.
After all, no matter how steep the terrain of Vulture Mountain is, as long as the imperial court puts all its efforts into attacking, they will definitely not be able to hold on.
Until the matter is fully investigated, it is better to be cautious.
"Tell everyone to take turns to be on guard and be vigilant. Keep your eyes open.
We must not let the enemy sneak up."
"yes!"
“Also, even on steep cliffs, we must patrol.
Prevent them from taking risks!"
"yes!"
Commands were issued one after another.
All the bandits in Vulture Mountain are on combat readiness.
Li Ye ordered his men to find a high ground with a water source for the troops to station there.
Zheng Tuo is guarding the road into Quartz Mountain.
No order to attack was given.
Some soldiers were left on guard, while the rest set up camp and rested in batches.
Smoke rises from the cooking stove.
It's time for dinner again.
The soldiers all had happy expressions on their faces, and the meals they ate every day were the same as during the Chinese New Year.
If it could be like this, they would be willing to fight every day.
After a few days of eating full meals, everyone's bodies had recovered a lot and were no longer as skinny as they were at the beginning.
In the tent, all the generals were discussing how to attack.
Li Ye looked at the gradually improved topographic map, and then he understood why the bandits in Vulture Mountain had existed since the founding of the country.
There is a long stretch of steep mountains, and the army has no room to deploy.
No matter how elite the army is, it cannot exert its full power.
It is simply a pipe dream for an army of 5,000 to capture Vulture Mountain.
"Your Highness, we believe we should block all roads and have the army make a feint attack.
Then select elite soldiers and find a place to climb up the mountain.
Launch a sneak attack on the enemy.
Only by seizing the mountain gate can we have a chance to attack."
A general spoke up.
They also knew that the army's food and grass could only sustain the battle for ten days.
Regardless of whether it can be done or not, you have to try to attack once.
If you don't do anything, just turn around and go back.
There is no way to report to the Ministry of War.
If the emperor gets angry, these generals will probably also be punished.
"This strategy is unreliable! Based on our years of experience attacking Vulture Mountain, these bandits are very careful in their actions.
There will be no chance for us to launch a sneak attack!
Moreover, even if a few hundred people could climb up, they might not be a match for the bandits, and would only cause more casualties."
Li Ye immediately rejected the request to fight.
The generals looked at each other.
Finally, they expressed their concerns: "But we only have enough food and fodder for ten days of fighting. We can't adopt a siege tactic at all."
"No rush, this prince will make his own decision! Let's wait for the people we send out to thoroughly investigate all the small roads.
In addition, you must be prepared to prevent the enemy from launching a surprise attack."
Li Ye explained with a serious expression.
"Please rest assured, Your Highness. We have already arranged sentries and secret guards, and have people taking turns on duty.
We will definitely not be ambushed by bandits."
"That's all, take a good rest for two days!"
Li Ye stretched lazily, took Lin Yue and Xiao Cui out for a walk and inspected the military camp.
Xiao Xianbei also followed beside him, saying nothing and just watching quietly.
But his eyes showed a strong interest.
Xiao Xianbei knows Li Ye's character very well.
Since I have led the troops into battle, I will never return without gaining anything.
I'm sure you already have a battle plan in mind.
As for how to wipe out the bandits, Xiao Xianye had no idea.
I find it even more interesting.
He was able to keep his composure, but Lingyue felt uncomfortable.
Finally, he couldn't help but ask, "How exactly do you plan to deal with these bandits?
If you don't let me take action, Xiao Xianye won't take action either.
I don't think it's possible to win with just these remaining soldiers."
"Yes! Even if there were no dangerous terrain, our 5,000-strong army would have very slim chances of winning if they were to go head-to-head with the bandits." Li Ye answered simply.
Lin Yue widened her eyes and looked at Li Ye in disbelief.
"Wouldn't that put us in great danger? If the bandits really attacked us, wouldn't we be defeated?"
"Don't worry, the bandits at Vulture Mountain have closed the mountain gate and are defending it with all their might.
They obviously don't want war.
If they defeat us, we will have to face more troops to clean up after us.
They might even think that our 5,000 troops were just bait, a trap to lure them down the mountain.
It seems that the head of Vulture Mountain is a rather cautious person." Li Ye explained with a smile.
"Could it be that Your Highness has no intention of fighting at all? Will he go back after the food and supplies are used up?" Lin Yue asked.
"That's not true! Now that we're out here, we have to deal with the bandit problem in Vulture Mountain.
Otherwise, I won’t be able to explain to my father when I return.”
Li Ye replied.
Lin Yue Jian was confused and her brain was almost burned out. She couldn't beat the other party, but she also had to eliminate the bandit threat. What should she do?
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