mesbooks Chapter 276 Close the door and beat the dog
Chapter 276 Close the door and beat the dog
Chapter 276 Closing the Door and Beating the Dog
While the demon race was preparing, Ye Ru's army also began to withdraw and return to camp.
"General Guan, General Zhou, we've wronged you."
On the way back, Ye Ru went to the prison cart and personally untied the four generals, leaving them completely bewildered.
“Generals, you may not know this, but earlier in the narrow pass, I saw that one of the demons was still alive. So what I said just now was directed at that demon, in order to confuse him about his accurate understanding of the information. According to my deduction, that demon soldier has already returned. We only need to set up defenses in Wenggu and wait for the demons to bring their men to attack our Wenggu grain silos, and then wipe them out in one fell swoop.”
Ye Ru bowed and said in a deep voice.
According to Guo Ku's intelligence, Zhong Yuemou is both brave and resourceful. Ordinary strategies are simply ineffective against him. Only by employing a series of interconnected schemes and further solidifying the information can one gain the other's trust.
"I see. I apologize for my previous recklessness."
Guan Mou bowed, a hint of embarrassment on his face.
"However, General Guan, you still need to put on a show for me."
Ye Ru pondered for a moment, then continued.
"What drama?"
"A self-inflicted injury ruse."
These words made Guan Mou and the others raise their eyebrows, and Ye Ru continued:
“Zhong Yuemou is well-versed in military strategy and is also well-versed in various classics. I suspect that there are still these 'ghost scholars' in the army of the Northern Frontier. I have already set up a trap here. You are all General Chen's confidants. Once I dismiss you all, those 'ghost scholars' will surely send a message to Zhong Yuemou, dispelling his last concerns. Then, they will march out of Wenggu. At that time, General Chen will lead the troops to coordinate an attack from the inside and outside, trapping and beating the dog!”
"Brilliant! In this way, I don't think those ghost scholars and Zhong Yuemou would have thought that we did this intentionally. With our intelligence, plus the confirmation from that deserter in Yixiantian, their so-called concerns will definitely not exist."
A look of joy appeared on Guo Ku's face, and his gaze toward Ye Ru held a hint of appreciation.
"Yes, and we've already burned their supplies. Their supplies won't last many more days. The demons are fierce and have a big appetite. Once they run out of food, they'll have no choice but to retreat. They're no match for us."
Ye Ru smiled and addressed the group. His words undoubtedly won over many people. The four generals present were all scholars and naturally understood his meaning.
"By order of Commander Ye, as long as we can reclaim a hundred miles of our human territory, we will be willing to die for it, even if it means sacrificing our lives!"
Guan Mou and the others knelt on one knee in unison, then clasped their hands in a fist salute and shouted in unison.
"Alright, generals, please rise. We'll head back now, but we still can't let you go."
Ye Ru quickly helped everyone up, then returned to the military tent and met with Chen Tianjian.
"I heard you had a great victory at Yixiantian? Congratulations!"
Chen Tianjian laughed heartily when he saw Ye Ru return, seemingly in a very good mood. However, not seeing Guan Mou and the others, he asked in confusion:
"Where are Guan Mou and the others?"
"They committed the crime of underestimating the enemy and have been dragged out and each given thirty strokes of the cane."
Ye Ru said calmly, which made Chen Tianjian's mouth twitch, and he looked at Ye Ru as if he were looking at a monster.
"What's wrong? Military orders are absolute, so no one can be blamed. However, if I'm not mistaken, the demon race will launch a sneak attack on Wenggu tonight. Lord Chen, I'd like to trouble you to take 10,000 Tiger Roar and 10,000 Dragon Cry troops and, following my command, annihilate them."
"So fast?"
Chen Tianjian trembled and exclaimed in surprise.
"As the saying goes, speed is of the essence in war. I guess Zhong Yuemou must also understand this principle. If we miss the initiative, they might discover that something is amiss."
Ye Ru nodded and said with a solemn expression.
"Are you sure?"
Chen Tianjian said.
"Eighty percent, is that enough?"
Ye Ru smiled.
"Okay, I'll deploy troops immediately."
Chen Tianjian nodded, immediately stepped out of the military tent, and quickly mustered his troops. Ye Ru looked at the sky, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
“Zhong Yuemou… let me see just how much potential you have in your heart.”
After Ye Ru, Chen Tianjian, and the others finished setting up their defenses, the sky gradually darkened. Just as Ye Ru had guessed, Zhong Yuemou still did not dare to send troops to attack Wenggu, even with the help of the demon soldier. However, the message from the Ghost Scholar of the Tiger Roar Army completely dispelled the other party's concerns.
At night, tens of thousands of demon soldiers passed through the narrow pass and quietly arrived at the edge of Weng Valley.
"Will there be any problems this time?"
Yao Xun looked at the dense forest in the distance and spoke to Zhong Yue beside him.
"I don't know, but I think we're so fast that they shouldn't have been able to react at all, and Guo Ku probably wouldn't have thought of such a scheme."
"As the saying goes, speed is of the essence in war. They would never have expected that we would launch a surprise attack the next day. Since they burned our supplies, we will give them a taste of their own medicine."
Zhong Yuemou held a feather fan, which shone with a flowing white light, like jade, and exuded a rich aura of talent.
If a great scholar were here, this feather fan would be exactly the same white feather fan that Zhuge Liang once held.
"Fine, those damned humans, I will avenge them today!"
Yao Xun's eyes flashed with a cold light. The burning of the grain supplies this time was a complete slap in the face for him. If he did not take revenge, he would definitely become a laughing stock among the other demons when he returned to the demon race.
"General Yao Xun, be careful. I have already sent a message to the clan. They will likely send a Demon Lord. At that time, the human race will be no match for them."
Zhong Yuemou nodded, then took a deep breath, and with a light step, he dashed into Weng Valley, while the other demon soldiers slowly sneaked in as well.
As all the demon soldiers entered, Yao Xun's expression suddenly turned ferocious, and he immediately raised the demon sword in his hand:
"Burn them all, hahaha."
As soon as the words were spoken, countless demon soldiers stirred up instantly, and then, holding torches, they threw them at the grain and fodder.
Zhong Yuemou looked around and suddenly felt that something was wrong.
"General Yao Xun, there's only food on the surface here; there's nothing else at all!"
"not good!"
Zhong Yuemou's pupils suddenly contracted to the size of pinholes, and he immediately cried out:
"We've fallen into a trap! General Yao Xun, run!"
call out!
Just as Zhong Yuemou finished speaking, a long arrow filled with chilling talent suddenly struck, directly hitting a demon soldier.
"Haha, today is the perfect day for me to go on a killing spree."
Another resounding shout echoed, and countless Tiger Roar Army and Dragon Cry Army soldiers rose from the valley, unleashing a torrent of arrows like raindrops.
"General Yao Xun, hurry and head towards Wenggu Pass, there shouldn't be any there..."
Before Zhong Yuemou could finish speaking, a hurried shout rang out, instantly turning his face extremely ugly:
"Lord Zhong, General Yao Xun, Wenggukou has been completely sealed off!"