The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 671 Planning Before Acting
Several days later, in the early morning, sunlight shone through the thin mist onto the tents in the camp. Zhu Xiong Ying sat in the center of the tent, his expression calm yet resolute.

He had just finished exchanging letters with the emperor, and the victory in this war made him deeply appreciate the emperor's far-sighted strategic vision.

He turned slightly to the side and said to Li Jinglong, who was standing beside him, "Grandfather's plan is indeed extremely brilliant."

Li Jinglong smiled slightly and replied with an admiring tone, "Your Highness, your personal participation in these battles is itself the greatest help."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

"Participating in war always benefits me greatly, and the performance of this unit gives us hope for the future. They will be our most powerful weapon."

The morning sunlight shone on the table, and Li Jinglong unfolded a map by the light.

"Everyone, here is our plan for the next step."

He pointed to the map and said, "Our plan is to divide the army into four small teams, enter enemy territory from four different routes, and eventually meet up at this strategic location."

The generals present gathered around and listened attentively.

Li Jinglong continued, "Although these paths are full of challenges, they will also be a test of our years of training results."

In the corner, Tang Gui frowned as he looked at the map and couldn't help but say, "Lord Li, isn't this naming method a bit arbitrary?"

Zhu Xiong Ying smiled and looked at Tang Gui: "Tang Gui, each of us bears a heavy responsibility. An outstanding general needs more than just tactics; he also needs the courage to take responsibility."

After hearing this, Tang Gui nodded slowly, clearly encouraged by Zhu Xiong Ying's words.

He understood that as a general, he needed more comprehensive abilities and a more steadfast commitment.

As the Ming army, led by Li Jinglong, began to set off in batches, Zhu Xiong Ying took a deep breath and watched their figures disappear into the distance.

He knew in his heart that although they had won the war for the time being, the real challenges still awaited them ahead.

He firmly believed that, with the emperor's wise decisions and their joint efforts, future battles would surely be won once again.

As the army gradually departed from their post in the cool morning air, Zhu Xiong Ying watched them go, a mixture of worry and anticipation rising in her heart.

He knew that this was an unexpected and difficult battle, and that everyone needed to give their all to win.

Upon returning to his post, he convened a meeting with his generals to discuss new tactics.

"Gentlemen, we must ensure that every general can fully demonstrate his command abilities in this war."

Zhu Xiong Ying looked around, her gaze falling on everyone's face.

He then added, "Therefore, I have decided to increase the training content to improve everyone's command level and combat efficiency."

Li Jinglong nodded in agreement.

He patiently explained, "Only by making thorough preparations before the battle can we gain an advantage on the battlefield."

When the generals finished their discussion and began their meal, Li Jinglong proposed a plan: "Your Highness, I suggest we launch a surprise attack on the enemy's camp. This will disrupt their deployment and provide us with a favorable opportunity."

Zhu Xiong Ying pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement: "We'll do it your way, but we need to ensure that the soldiers are in the best condition to carry out this operation. Patrols and rest must be arranged reasonably."

Tang Gui sat quietly to the side, chopsticks in his hand, silently pondering Li Jinglong's plan.

After evaluating the strategic plan, he frowned and said, "Lord Li, I hope we can be cautious in its execution and ensure that the details of the entire plan are correct."

"Tang Gui, your concerns are very important."

Li Jinglong responded sincerely, "I guarantee that I will monitor every step of the implementation to ensure its success."

After a morning of meticulous preparation, Li Jinglong finally succeeded in rendezvous with the other two groups of troops. The three thousand soldiers, having undergone rigorous training, were in excellent condition, displaying remarkable morale and combat capabilities.

This made him very happy.

"You have mastered the essence of jungle warfare."

Li Jinglong praised an older general and inquired about his health, hoping to continue to confirm the army's overall coordination capabilities.

Seeing this scene, hope gradually ignited in Zhu Xiong Ying's heart. Although the road ahead was long, they gathered courage and wisdom.

"Although we have made some progress, the real challenges still lie ahead."

He firmly reminded himself, and also declared to his generals, "As long as we work together, victory will surely belong to the Ming Dynasty."

In the center of the camp, Li Jinglong was carefully optimizing the army's deployment strategy on the map, his finger moving back and forth among the complex markings, trying to find the perfect angle of attack.

Suddenly, a commotion arose from the south side of the camp.

The guards at the camp entrance were clearly facing a tricky situation.

A middle-aged woman, looking flustered, walked straight towards the command center where Li Jinglong was, shouting as she went, "My lord, please, help us! I need to take my family to the main camp to avoid the battle!"

Li Jinglong raised his head and frowned.

He gestured to the soldiers beside him not to stop the woman, who was clearly frightened, but cautiously asked, "Take your time and tell me. Why are you in such a hurry?"

The middle-aged woman, still agitated, explained repeatedly, "The enemy is closing in step by step. We ordinary people are powerless to do anything about it. We just want to get through this ordeal safely and don't want to get entangled with the military."

Her voice carried a hint of pleading and resentment.

Just as the atmosphere became somewhat delicate, a female general dressed in a magnificent battle robe walked straight in. They recognized her; she was Tang Gui's deputy—the always calm and decisive female general.

Her appearance immediately silenced the soldiers coming and going.

"Take her away."

The female general's voice was calm and firm, without the slightest hesitation, as if she were dealing with everyday trivial matters.

The middle-aged woman wanted to argue, but when she met the female general's unwavering gaze, she ultimately chose to submit silently, taking a few steps back and having no choice but to obey.

Li Jinglong nodded at this scene, a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

He said softly to the female general, "Thank you for handling this matter. Without you, we would probably be in a complete mess."

The female general bowed slightly, her face solemn yet polite: "Military affairs are complex, and as Lord Tang Gui's assistant, I must do my duty."

After the middle-aged woman left, Zhu Xiong Ying also came to Li Jing Long's side and watched her disappear outside the tent.

Zhu Xiong Ying said, "Unexpected things always happen in reality, and I hope we can adapt to all kinds of situations."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Li Jinglong responded softly, then turned his attention back to the military deployment, "For the next operation, we need to be flawless; every step is crucial."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded, realizing that the war they were facing was like life itself, full of challenges and unpredictable.

But he believes that as long as they fight alongside these outstanding individuals, they will be invincible.

Inside the tent, planning and tension continued, but the afternoon sun shone through the tent, dispelling some of the gloom and indicating that hope still existed.

(End of this chapter)