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

Chapter 691 The Battle at Dawn: The Hero's Ingenious Counter-Espionage Scheme
Zhu Xiong Ying nodded, agreeing to Lin Qi Ming's plan.

"Then I will take charge of things here, working closely with representatives from various countries to see if we can find some clues through diplomatic means."

At this moment, Ye Qingzhou's appearance caught their attention.

The mysterious woman arrived unexpectedly and said in a calm yet firm voice, "I used to be a spy for the enemy, but I no longer want to be controlled by them. I am willing to provide everything I know."

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at her, a sense of unease creeping into her heart: "You know we can't easily trust you. What evidence do you have to prove your sincerity?"

Ye Qingzhou looked directly into Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes with a calm expression: "I am willing to accept supervision and provide real-time assistance during operations. My information can help you avoid enemy traps."

After some thought, Zhu Xiong Ying reluctantly nodded: "I will give you a chance, but you have to accept our surveillance."

His tone carried an unquestionable authority.

Although Lin Qiming still had doubts, he did not object.

Given the urgency of the current situation, any valuable information could be the key to breaking the deadlock.

Meanwhile, although the atmosphere at the camp appeared normal on the surface, unsettling rumors began to spread in every corner.

As the fear grew among some members, some began to question their chances of winning.

Zhu Xiong Ying realized this and immediately gathered the soldiers to conduct a morale-boosting speech. In his speech, he reminded everyone with a firm tone: "Our enemies want us to fall apart. Only by uniting as one can we break their conspiracy."

After the propaganda, morale improved slightly, but Zhu Xiong Ying knew that further action was needed to truly stabilize the army's morale.

Meanwhile, Lin Qiming had already begun preparations for his operation behind enemy lines.

With a carefully selected team, he quietly infiltrated the enemy camp under the cover of night and vaguely sensed that the true scale of that force far exceeded his imagination.

The clues were piecing together, and he needed to bring these discoveries back as soon as possible to discuss the next steps with Zhu Xiong Ying.

Night fell, and the campsite was quiet.

However, that seems to be just an illusion.

Ye Qingzhou stood outside the tent, his eyes scanning the surroundings intently, as if deep in thought.

Several soldiers whispered among themselves, clearly suspicious of their suddenly joined comrade.

But Ye Qingzhou didn't care about these stares. She knew that gaining trust was never something that could be achieved overnight.

Just then, Zhu Xiong Ying walked over, his steps firm and composed.

"Miss Ye,"

He spoke, his voice low and steady, "Judging from your expression, it seems you have some ideas?"

Ye Qingzhou smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with wisdom.

“I think we need to take counter-espionage action. The enemy must have planted informants among us. If we can find them, it will be a great help to us.”

"Do you have a plan?"

Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes revealed a hint of admiration.

“I start with small details and observe everyone’s words and actions. Logic often triumphs over emotion, and they will inevitably expose their flaws.”

Ye Qingzhou answered confidently.

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded, agreeing to the plan, but also said with some concern, "I will do my best to cooperate with you, but remember: safety first."

Meanwhile, Lin Qiming had already sent his team members to infiltrate the enemy camp for secret reconnaissance.

They gathered information cautiously right under the enemy's nose, remaining undetected like ghosts.

However, an urgent intelligence report made Lin Qiming uneasy—the enemy seemed to have developed a new type of weapon that could drastically change the course of the battle in a short period of time.

Upon receiving the information, Lin Qiming immediately returned to the camp and found Zhu Xiong Ying, who was directing daily affairs.

"Your Highness, the situation has changed. The enemy has a secret weapon and we must take immediate countermeasures." Zhu Xiong Ying pondered for a moment, quickly weighing the pros and cons in his mind before finally making a decision.

"It seems we need to speed things up. Miss Ye has already launched a counter-espionage operation, everyone must be prepared."

He turned his gaze to Lin Qiming, "Do you think we have a chance of winning?"

"As long as we plan carefully and trust each other fully, we will surely be able to defeat the enemy."

Lin Qiming replied without hesitation.

As night deepened, in this moment filled with uncertainty and danger, Ye Qingzhou, Zhu Xiong Ying, and Lin Qiming pondered countermeasures together, facing their unspoken enemy.

After a day of careful observation, Ye Qingzhou successfully identified several suspicious moles and notified Zhu Xiong Ying.

The news spread quickly throughout the camp, causing quite a stir, and everyone began to look at Ye Qingzhou with new respect.

"It seems our trust was not misplaced."

Zhu Xiong Ying gave Ye Qing Zhou a rare smile.

Ye Qingzhou nodded, but her heart remained heavy, because she knew that this was only the beginning.

In the days that followed, under pressure from public opinion, the spies were exposed one after another, and the atmosphere in the camp began to clear up.

Zhu Xiong Ying seized the opportunity to devise a bold plan: to have Ye Qingzhou feign returning to the enemy in order to obtain more intelligence.

"This mission is very dangerous, are you willing to participate?"

Zhu Xiong Ying solemnly inquired of Ye Qing Zhou.

"For you, and for myself, I'm willing to go."

Ye Qingzhou responded firmly.

Therefore, they began to make full preparations for this operation, setting up numerous deceptions to ensure that Ye Qingzhou's whereabouts would not be detected by the enemy.

At the same time, the camp's defenses were raised to an unprecedented level to deal with emergencies.

Once everything was arranged, Zhu Xiong Ying gathered everyone for a morale-boosting speech, his words brimming with power: "In the battles to come, we will use our wisdom and courage to raise the horn of victory!"

The camp was silent in the night, as if everyone was holding their breath, awaiting their fate.

Zhu Xiong Ying and Lin Qi Ming were busy inside the tent. A detailed map was spread out on the table, and the candlelight flickered on their faces, reflecting a solemn atmosphere.

"Qiming, we must be fully prepared before they attack."

Zhu Xiong Ying stared at the map while frowning as she spoke.

"I know."

Lin Qiming nodded. "So, I reinforced the defenses on the southeast side, which is where they might launch their attack. In addition, I also arranged for several elite squads to patrol to ensure the safety of our rear."

Zhu Xiong Ying didn't speak, but he relaxed his shoulders, clearly indicating his approval of Lin Qi Ming's arrangement.

The wind outside was picking up, seemingly foreshadowing an impending storm.

Meanwhile, far away in the enemy camp, Ye Qingzhou is about to face another storm.

Since being arranged to "return"

Afterwards, she had successfully gained the trust of some enemy troops, but this "trust"...

They could vanish into the air of suspicion at any moment.

Ye Qingzhou understood that every step she took was like walking on thin ice.

That night, in a remote corner of the camp, she overheard a crucial conversation: "Our men are ready..."
(End of this chapter)