"Your Highness, please stop keeping us in suspense and tell us how to defeat these bandits.
I'm almost dying of anxiety!" Lin Yue urged anxiously.
"In fact, there is no way to fight this battle. We can only persuade the other side to surrender." Li Ye did not hide it and said it on the spot.
Whether it was Xiao Cui, Lin Yue, or even Mr. Xiao, they were all stunned on the spot.
The bandits on Vulture Mountain are all remnants of the previous dynasty.
The surviving troops, along with their families, occupied Vulture Mountain.
They are different from ordinary bandits. They understand military tactics and have high martial arts skills.
Otherwise, with the strength of the Dayuan Dynasty army, it would be impossible for them to fail in the attack so many times.
Hearing that Li Ye actually wanted to persuade them to surrender with words, even Mr. Xiao thought it was impossible.
Lin Yuesheng slapped his forehead in frustration.
"I really can't figure out if I'm dreaming or if His Highness is imagining things.
I have a feeling this time I’m going to come back empty-handed.”
Xiao Cui stood aside, feeling a little flustered. She really didn't know what to say.
Subconsciously, I told myself that I had to trust Li Ye no matter what.
But rationally, I also feel that what Li Ye said is very unreliable.
Li Ye smiled and said, "How can you know if you don't try?
Besides, what if the negotiations really fail?
Then take the troops back.
It's much better than charging forward knowing there's no chance of victory, resulting in countless casualties."
"I hope Your Highness can create a miracle, but it's impossible!"
Lin Yue came to a straightforward conclusion, without giving Li Ye any face at all.
Li Ye smiled and said, "How about we make a bet? If I win, you will massage my shoulders and back for a month."
If I lose, I will agree to one condition of yours.
As long as it is within my ability, I can agree to it."
Lin Yue's eyes lit up when he heard that.
"Hello! Don't regret it!"
"Mr. Xiao and Xiao Cui'er testified!"
"No problem, I also want to know how you convince these people." Mr. Xiao agreed very happily.
"I stand on your side! Your Highness will never lose." Xiao Cui still firmly believed in Li Ye.
"Hmph!" Lin Yue said no more.
He raised his head proudly, with a gleam in his eyes, and I don't know what he was thinking.
Perhaps she thought she would win the bet and was considering what kind of favor she should ask Li Ye to agree to.
Continuing to stroll around the military camp, Li Ye greeted the soldiers cordially.
Ask them if they have encountered any difficulties and if they have any conditions they want to propose.
At the same time, it also tells the soldiers that during combat, even when setting up camp, they must remain vigilant and must not give the enemy any chance to launch a sneak attack.
The soldiers never thought that a prince would be so compassionate to them.
And didn't treat them condescendingly.
The feedback is very friendly.
This made the soldiers even more moved.
My impression of Li Ye has changed drastically.
I've heard before that the Sixth Prince is a disgrace to the royal family, thinking only of making money through business and doing such low-level things that bring shame to the royal family.
But only after real contact with them did the prince begin to regard them as human beings.
He even hoped that he could be led by Li Ye and go on expeditions with him in the future.
After a round of inspection in the military camp, no problems were found.
Only then did Li Ye feel completely relieved.
It was confirmed that the general had not neglected his duties and that the arrangements were very appropriate.
They stayed like this for two days, and the soldiers gained a lot of weight and looked much stronger.
It was a big change from the beginning when everyone looked skinny and emaciated.
Lei Ying remained alert and carefully observed the situation of the army.
Although some spies were sent to spy on the military situation, they soon ran into the army's scouts and were frightened into retreating.
I originally thought that the army would launch an attack after resting.
But after waiting for two days, there was still no sign of any attack.
This left him a little confused.
No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't figure out what the military leaders' plan was.
The momentum they had just begun to build up was gradually fading.
"Could it be that the Dayuan army wants to surround us? Prevent us from getting supplies from outside?"
"Logically speaking, after so many battles, you should know that Vulture Mountain has no shortage of food, right?
Such a strategy poses no threat to us at all.”
"Then let's just wait. It's better if they don't attack. Let's see who can outlast the other." said the second in command.
"Don't rely on luck in war!" Lei Ying frowned and said, "Thousands of soldiers and horses consumed a lot of food and grass. I think they must have a purpose."
"What should we do? How about we launch a surprise attack tonight?
Test the other party?"
Lei Ying was also tempted after hearing this, thinking that waiting like this would drive them crazy.
We must understand the purpose of the army.
"Hello, prepare five hundred good fighters! Let them eat and drink their fill and go to sleep.
We will launch a surprise attack on the military camp in the middle of the night."
"Okay, we should have done this a long time ago!"
When the bandits on Vulture Mountain heard that a sneak attack was going to be launched, they were very excited.
Thinking of killing more soldiers and stealing more armor and weapons.
These things are very scarce and precious in Vulture Mountain.
If you can capture some, you will become the object of admiration of all women.
Li Ye stayed in the tent listening to the reports from scouts from all sides.
Within two days, all the situations around Vulture Mountain had been thoroughly investigated.
At this time, someone else came to report.
"Your Highness, a caravan has arrived, claiming to have received Your Highness's orders."
"Great! The soldiers are beating the drums and preparing for battle!"
The generals were still somewhat confused.
What do these events have to do with the attack on Vulture Mountain?
We found all the water sources and paths around us, as well as a caravan.
This made the Sixth Prince so excited that he looked as if he was sure of victory.
I really can't understand it.
Can we defeat the bandits in this way?
Li Ye did not explain to them and directly ordered the entire army to fight.
The generals could only obey.
If Li Ye really makes a dangerous decision, it won't be too late for them to stop him.
The army quickly gathered and headed towards the gate of the Vulture Mountain.
At the foot of Lai'e Mountain, there is only a small path leading to the mountain gate.
The stronghold gate was on a high point, and the attacking army could be stopped by simply throwing boulders.
Even if there are more troops, they cannot be deployed.
A forceful attack will only consume the enemy's resources and increase casualties.
Just as Lei Ying gave the order for a surprise attack in the middle of the night, he heard the army beating drums, and the attack was finally launched.
My heart trembled.
Shout loudly: "The enemy is attacking, everyone get ready."
"yes!"
All the men shouted in unison.
They all ran up to the city wall, ready with bows, arrows and stones.
They are already very familiar with this kind of scene.
There is almost no danger in standing on a high place.
Even a strong bow cannot shoot at such a long distance.
Just throw stones down.
If the army rushes towards you, shoot them with bows and arrows.
This method has been proven to be effective time and time again, and has defeated the imperial army's encirclement and suppression attacks many times.
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