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

Chapter 686 Nighttime Stealth: The Battle for Victory

The bamboo slip in Zhu Xiong Ying's hand was like a secret key. He gently knocked on the back door of the teahouse, and with a creak, the door opened a crack. He quickly went inside.

Inside the teahouse, dim lighting illuminated the faces of the gathered figures.

These people were at the heart of the plan; they discussed it in hushed tones, their faces grave.

Zhu Xiong Ying glanced around and saw Lin Qi Ming sitting in a corner. She nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Their eyes met, conveying a tacit understanding and unwavering resolve.

"Is everyone ready?"

Lin Qiming stepped forward, his tone leaving no room for argument.

He continued, "This operation is of paramount importance, and we cannot afford to be complacent in the slightest."

The group responded softly, exchanging encouraging glances.

Meanwhile, outside the teahouse, General Li vigilantly observed his surroundings.

He frowned when he spotted several suspicious figures in the distance.

He whispered an order to the soldiers around him: "Strengthen vigilance and don't let them get close."

Chen Zhongze kept a low profile and guarded the outer perimeter. He methodically arranged his escape route to ensure a swift evacuation should any unexpected event occur.

He knew in his heart that this secret intelligence was like the only guide in the darkness, and as long as he did it flawlessly, the plan could proceed smoothly.

Inside the teahouse, Zhu Xiong Ying finally spoke: "Our intelligence indicates that the enemy is gathering, and we must strike first."

His tone was filled with unwavering determination: "If we succeed tonight, the safety of the capital will be temporarily stabilized."

As night deepened, countless stars filled the dark blue sky, creating an exceptionally tranquil atmosphere.

But amidst this tranquility, the atmosphere inside the teahouse grew increasingly tense.

Zhu Xiong Ying and Lin Qi Ming continued to refine the details of their attack at the table, occasionally exchanging their opinions in hushed tones.

"The coordination between each team must be precise."

Lin Qiming leaned back in his chair and said with a serious expression.

He knew in his heart that this plan could not have the slightest flaw.

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded, smiled slightly, and her eyes revealed a sense of confidence. "Qiming, I believe you can integrate all of this in an orderly manner."

Lin Qiming met his gaze, a tacit understanding between them, and replied with a smile, "Of course."

At the same time, General Li surveyed the area around the teahouse, his gaze sharp as an eagle's, intently observing every corner.

Under his command, the surrounding soldiers had set up a tight defensive line to ensure that no suspicious person could easily approach.

Keep up the good work and don't let your guard down.

General Li gave orders to his soldiers in a low voice.

Chen Zhong patrolled back and forth on the perimeter, each step he took was extremely steady.

He had already prepared contingency plans for every possible scenario for this operation.

He thought to himself, "As long as everything is arranged properly, we will be able to retreat safely."

As time ticked by, Chen Zhong finally waved his hand gently, signaling that the moment to begin the operation had arrived.

The people on the perimeter began to move silently, disappearing into the darkness like shadows at midnight.

Zhu Xiong Ying stood up and exchanged one last look with Lin Qi Ming. Both of them saw determination and confidence in each other's eyes.

Then, they stepped out of the hidden back door together, leading the core members toward the enemy's assembly point.

Under the cover of night, Zhu Xiong Ying and Lin Qi Ming led their core members silently infiltrating the enemy camp along a secret path.

Despite the cold night wind, everyone's nerves were on edge, fearing that a single wrong step or a single sound would bring about their demise.

Moonlight filtered through layers of clouds, outlining the silent hillside in a blurred silhouette. This interplay of light and shadow provided perfect camouflage for them to conceal themselves. "Maintain formation, watch your step!"

Lin Qiming quietly reminded his team members.

After several close encounters with enemy patrols, they gradually approached the enemy's main camp.

Suddenly, they heard rustling footsteps ahead, and several dark figures came into view.

Zhu Xiong Ying felt a slight tightness in her chest and quickly signaled to stop. The entire team instantly hid in a dense forest.

He listened intently and realized that this might be a small group of enemy soldiers who had slipped through the outer patrol. They were few in number, but every inch of danger added to the peril.

"We can't get bogged down here; we have to distract them."

Lin Qiming spoke in the darkness, his voice filled with determination.

He quickly devised a plan: "I will lead a small team to launch a feint attack from the west to create a disturbance. Brother Zhu, you lead the main force to continue advancing towards the core."

Zhu Xiong Ying stared at Lin Qi Ming, and their eyes met, needing no further words.

Zhu Xiong Ying replied in a low voice, "Be careful, safety comes first."

After speaking, he led the other members to quietly glide southeast, their figures disappearing without a trace, like ghosts.

Lin Qiming watched them gradually disappear into the night, his heart sinking. He then led his squad to circle around to the west.

Sure enough, as Lin Qiming and the others made their movements on the other side, the enemy on the opposite side quickly gathered in their direction. Lin Qiming nodded to himself upon seeing this, his expression remaining calm and composed.

At this moment, General Li and his entourage also took action.

They cleverly used coded communication to maintain contact with Zhu Xiong Ying and others inside the network.

General Li led a team of experienced veterans to set up a tight ambush outside the enemy camp, with the motto: "We must not alert the enemy, but we must not let a single person escape."

His voice was low and gentle, yet dignified.

Meanwhile, Chen Zhong was in control of the overall situation from the rear. He skillfully used carrier pigeons to transmit information, ensuring that communication between the various teams was accurate.

He gazed silently at the map in his hand, convinced that everything he had planned was interconnected.

Zhu Xiong Ying's team, having infiltrated the core area, finally stopped in front of a simple yet sturdy tent.

Zhu Xiong Ying turned his head slightly, signaling everyone to prepare for a surprise attack.

They gripped their daggers and burst through the door with lightning speed.

Everything happened in an instant, catching the enemy's core completely off guard.

Amidst the chaos, Zhu Xiong Ying quickly searched and eventually found the crucial intelligence they needed.

During the retreat, he cleverly took advantage of the misunderstandings among the enemy soldiers, causing them to fight amongst themselves, and a golden opportunity quietly emerged.

Taking advantage of the chaos, Zhu Xiong Ying led the team to successfully escape.

Everyone was exhausted, but they were all holding back their energy until they saw General Li's welcoming party in the distance, and only then did they feel relieved.

"A brilliant operation!"

The meeting place between Zhu Xiong Ying and General Li was a secluded mountain valley, surrounded by lush trees that cast fragmented shadows from the moonlight.

As soon as the team arrived at the assembly point, General Li went forward to greet them.

Zhu Xiong Ying handed him the intelligence in her hand, the fatigue on her face disappearing without a trace in her bright eyes.

"Thank you for your hard work, U.A. "

General Li patted him approvingly on the shoulder, then turned around and quickly scanned the intelligence.

He frowned, pondered for a moment, then looked up: "We're lucky; they really did hide a large batch of weapons in the southwest corner."

Chen Zhong stepped forward, pointed at the map, thought for a moment, and suggested, "If we set up an ambush here when the enemy is engaged in a melee, we can easily lure the enemy commander into the trap."

(End of this chapter)