dognovel Chapter 151 This is a gamble
Chapter 151 This is a gamble
Zhao Lingfeng finally turned to Gu Jinyan, his gaze gentle yet filled with expectation.
"Jinyan, you are in charge of this plan, and it has now entered a critical moment."
Your task is to maintain communication with all parties and monitor the battle situation, and to secretly transmit signals when the enemy enters the ambush zone.
We need you to adjust the plan as needed to ensure the overall campaign progresses in a coordinated manner.
Gu Jinyan took a deep breath, feeling the heavy responsibility on her shoulders, and nodded slightly: "I will arrange for messengers to deliver information at any time."
She would also maintain contact with each general to ensure the plan went smoothly. Her gaze was firm, and her mind was already rapidly calculating all possible scenarios.
Every step you take determines the course of the battle.
Zhao Lingfeng looked around and saw that everyone looked focused and ready.
A surge of pride rose within him: "Gentlemen, the life and death of Hesha City rests on this battle. If we win, we will be recorded in history; if we lose, we will have no regrets."
I believe everyone can live up to their mission and fight valiantly for the city of Hersha!
The generals responded in unison, their eyes resolute, their fighting spirit soaring.
The night was as dark as ink, and Gu Jinyan met up with his subordinates.
The candlelight flickered inside the room, and the four people looked at each other in silence, their eyes revealing a hint of seriousness and focus.
Everyone knew that in order to ensure the smooth progress of Gu Jinyan's special mission in the war,
Gu Jinyan coughed lightly, spread the map in his hand on the table, and calmly scanned it.
He then said in a low voice, "Zhao Lingfeng's arrangements have been made, but the tasks we are responsible for need to be further refined."
General Zhao needs real-time feedback on the battle situation, and I must transmit signals at critical moments in the battle.
Our task requires not only meticulousness but also flexibility, because the slightest oversight could jeopardize the entire battle.
Upon hearing this, the three men's expressions grew even more solemn.
Gu Jinyan's gaze swept over them one by one, and he nodded slowly.
Gu Jinyan first turned to the veteran Wang Rui, who was not only skilled in archery but also had extensive experience in coded messages and information transmission.
Gu Jinyan smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Wang Rui, our mission is to launch signal arrows; we don't need to engage the enemy."
You need to take several capable archers and ambush them at key high points on Qingluan Mountain to ensure that signals can be transmitted quickly and accurately.
Pointing to the map, she explained in detail: "On the southern slope of Qingluan Mountain, there is a dense forest of pine trees, which is suitable for hiding."
You send an archer here; once the enemy enters the valley, the signal arrow from the southern hillside will be the first command.
Then, she pointed to the Qingyan Cliff on the north side: "Qingyan Cliff is high up, in a dangerous position, and has a wide view."
The signal arrow launched from this point will be crucial for initiating our ambush, ensuring that the archers there are quick-witted and highly skilled.
She continued marking on the map: "Finally, place the third archer in the stone forest on the west side."
If the enemy discovers our ambush or attempts to retreat, this signal arrow will serve as the command to adjust our deployment, ensuring the stability of the entire ambush formation.
Wang Rui nodded seriously, a hint of confidence flashing in his eyes, and cupped his hands, saying, "Don't worry, Military Advisor Gu, I will select the most trustworthy archers to guard these positions."
"Awaiting your command, the signal arrow will be accurate without fail."
Gu Jinyan breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Once the signal is successfully transmitted, you will need to provide remote support to the troops in the ambush area."
If the enemy launches a counterattack, your precise fire will become their nightmare.
Wang Rui smiled slightly, his eyes resolute.
This sense of responsibility brought him back to the battlefield of his youth.
Then, Gu Jinyan looked at Liu Yao. This man possessed exceptional lightness skills and was adept at concealing his movements and conducting reconnaissance.
At the height of the battle, the flow of intelligence will determine the success or failure of the entire operation. Therefore, she specifically instructed Liu Yao: "This time, you must personally lead a light cavalry unit to patrol the area inside and outside the ambush zone."
If there are any changes, you must promptly relay the message so we can adjust quickly.
Liu Yao frowned slightly and asked in a low voice, "Military Advisor Gu, if we discover enemy reinforcements or they have figured out our intentions, should we immediately send a warning?"
Gu Jinyan nodded, his tone grave: "Yes. Report immediately if there is any disturbance."
"Our advantage lies in concealment and speed. We cannot allow any enemy scouts to return alive." Liu Yao solemnly agreed, already secretly planning the patrol route in his mind.
This was not just an ordinary patrol; it was the lifeline of the entire battle.
Finally, Gu Jinyan turned her gaze to her strategist, Chen Bing.
This strategist had bright, piercing eyes, a quick mind, and was skilled at strategic planning.
Gu Jinyan knew that the battlefield was ever-changing and that there had to be someone who could analyze the movements of both the enemy and ourselves from a holistic perspective.
Therefore, he whispered, "Chen Bing, after the battle begins, you need to observe from the outside and deduce the changes in the entire battlefield in real time."
If you discover any unusual enemy movements, or if our troop deployment needs adjustment, report to me immediately.
Chen Bing pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly: "I will take a few messengers to stay at the rear observation point to ensure that information can be transmitted quickly."
"General Gu, we can also pre-plan several possible scenarios for how the battle will unfold. If an emergency occurs, we can adjust accordingly without having to make decisions on the spot."
Gu Jinyan was delighted upon hearing Chen Bing's suggestion.
He nodded approvingly and said, "That's good. Once the battle begins, we'll be in the thick of it, and only you can see the whole picture. Your judgment will be extremely important."
However, we need to consider all possible contingencies in as much detail as possible and develop several contingency plans in advance.
She spread out the map, stared at it for a moment, and said in a low but decisive tone: "Next, we will carefully analyze several possible changes in the battle situation to ensure that we can respond quickly should the situation change."
Chen Bing spoke first, lightly pointing his finger at the entrance to the narrow valley: "If the enemy discovers the ambush, they are very likely to choose to retreat or launch a counterattack."
At this point, we need to feign a retreat to lure them into the next encirclement.
Liu Yao immediately replied, "I can arrange for a small cavalry unit to feign a retreat on the outskirts and lure them into the valley on the west side."
This mountain path is narrow, which will force the enemy's ranks to stretch out. Once they reach the bottom of the valley, we will fire a second signal arrow, and the ambush will continue.
Gu Jinyan nodded in agreement: "This is the backup ambush zone we need to set up."
If the enemy sees through our plan, we will use a feigned retreat to lure them into a deeper trap.
Gu Jinyan's expression hardened slightly, and he continued, "There is an even more dangerous possibility—Dawar might betray us in the face of battle and reveal our plans to the enemy."
If that's the case, we must have another solution.
After a moment's thought, Chen Bing said in a deep voice, "We can place our spies in Dawar's troops."
If there are any unusual movements, we can know about them in advance.
Furthermore, we can deploy several hidden ambush units near Dawar's troops in advance. If Dawar makes any unusual moves, we can immediately subdue him and prevent any unrest from shaking morale.
Wang Rui interjected, "We also need to prepare two plans for the signal arrow."
If Dawar betrays us, our first signal arrow will signify a change of deployment; all troops will immediately consolidate their defensive lines to guard against an enemy counterattack.
Gu Jinyan nodded slowly with a cold expression: "Very good. We must ensure that Davar will not disrupt our overall plan under any circumstances."
Gu Jinyan tapped the table and frowned, saying, "There's another scenario: what if enemy reinforcements suddenly appear, and it happens faster than we anticipated? How should we respond then?"
Chen Bing analyzed: "We can arrange a mobile cavalry unit in advance, ready to be deployed outside Qingluan Mountain at any time."
If enemy reinforcements appear, the cavalry will immediately attack to slow their advance.
Meanwhile, our ambush forces must end the battle quickly and complete the mopping-up operation before enemy reinforcements arrive.
Liu Yao chimed in, "If the situation becomes urgent, I can also lead a small team to flank the enemy reinforcements, burn their supplies or disrupt their command, and slow down their advance."
Gu Jinyan nodded slightly: "Very good. In this way, even if the enemy reinforcements arrive earlier than expected, we will still have a way to buy time."
Wang Rui said in a deep voice, "There is another possibility: what if our ambush troops lose contact with us and are unable to send signals on time?"
Chen Bing immediately responded: "We can prepare a second signal plan—using the whistle as a backup signal."
If an archer at an ambush point loses contact, our other signalmen can use whistles to ensure uninterrupted communication.
Gu Jinyan nodded thoughtfully: "That's good. The dual-signal scheme can avoid accidents."
Even if the main force loses contact, operations can be adjusted in time to prevent chaos throughout the army.
After some discussion, several contingency plans gradually took shape, and a determined light shone in the eyes of all four.
Gu Jinyan took a deep breath and solemnly said, "Everyone, no matter how the situation changes, we must remain calm and adapt flexibly. There can be no mistakes in this battle."
Wang Rui, Liu Yao, and Chen Bing responded in unison, "Don't worry, Military Advisor Gu, we are ready and will do our utmost to complete the mission!"
The candlelight flickered gently on their faces.
It reflects the impending war and slaughter.
After the arrangements were made, the four of them remained silent.
Gu Jinyan scanned them, his eyes revealing a firmness and gratitude: "Everyone, this is not just a battle, but a life-or-death decision for Hesha City."
What we need is not only courage, but also wisdom and cooperation.
Regardless of how the battle unfolds, I hope you will remain at your posts and ensure the safety of Hersha City.
The three responded in unison, their eyes blazing with fighting spirit.
Agur stood on high ground, gazing at the distant outline of the city of Hersha.
A cold wind blew against his face; he was draped in a heavy cloak, his eyes sharp as an eagle's.
The elite forces of the entire Northern Desert Alliance were gathered here, with tens of thousands of warriors lined up and ready to fight.
The campfire was faintly visible in the darkness.
This foreshadows an impending storm.
This was not just a war, but an opportunity for him to prove his leadership to the tribes.
Victory would earn him even greater respect from the tribes of the Northern Desert; defeat would place a heavy burden on his shoulders.
The high walls of Hersha City stood tall in the distance, like a crouching beast; he was determined to take this city.
The lieutenant walked up to Agur, handed him a piece of intelligence, and said, "General, Dawar has sent word that the defenses at the east gate of Hesha City are the weakest, making it a good place to attack."
Agul silently accepted the intelligence, his face expressionless.
Dawar, a general of the Tiger Clan, volunteered to assist him, but he found it difficult to trust him.
This vice-general's defection is a double-edged sword for the Black Rock Alliance—it can be used, but it also requires constant vigilance.
Agur reviewed the intelligence, pondering Davar's true intentions.
He felt a vague unease, but along with that unease came a sense of excitement.
If Davar's intelligence is accurate, he can quickly storm Hesha City and end this suffocating stalemate.
After a moment's thought, Agur calmly issued the order.
He ordered Urtu of the Gebu tribe to lead his army to the south gate to create a false impression and attract the attention of Hesha City, while Davar's troops were positioned at the east gate to wait for an opportunity to strike.