Years turn into wind
Chapter 23 The undercurrent is surging
The roar of artillery roared, and the enemy's attack was more intense than expected. Everyone in the Marshal's Mansion felt an unprecedented sense of oppression. Ling Xiaotian tightly grasped the map in his hand, his eyes scanning the various defensive lines on the battlefield, pondering his next move.
"News from the front line: the enemy's artillery fire is stronger than expected, and the second line of defense is in danger." The adjutant reported hurriedly, his face full of anxiety.
Ling Xiaotian's face was heavy. "Order the reserve troops to reinforce immediately and hold the second line of defense to the death. Do not retreat a single step."
Cheng Yuwei stood aside. Although she didn't fully understand the war strategy, she could sense that the situation was more dangerous than she had imagined. Although the threat of poison gas had been temporarily lifted, the enemy's strong attack still made them exhausted.
"We must hold our line now, otherwise, if the enemy breaks through, they'll head straight for the Marshal's residence." Ling Xiaotian's voice was calm and resolute, yet also nervous. He knew that every step forward was crucial.
Cheng Yuwei asked softly, "Is there any way to disrupt the enemy's offensive rhythm? We can't just rely on defense and passively take the beating."
Ling Xiaotian thought for a moment, frowning slightly: "The enemy is well prepared now. It is too dangerous to attack them head-on. We must find a way to surprise them."
At this moment, the adjutant suddenly walked in with a serious expression: "Marshal, we have caught two spies, and they are about to destroy our arms warehouse."
Cheng Yuwei and Ling Xiaotian turned their heads at the same time, and Cheng Yuwei felt a vague sense of unease in her heart.
"Bring him up." Ling Xiaotian ordered.
Soon, the two bound spies were brought into the Marshal's residence. They were thin and had cold expressions, as if they had already prepared for certain death. Ling Xiaotian looked at them coldly, his voice low, "Who sent you? What is your mission?"
The two of them said nothing, just looked at Ling Xiaotian coldly.
Ling Xiaotian's eyes flashed coldly, and he ordered, "Interrogate them and make sure to find out their plan."
The adjutant immediately took the order and took the two men away for interrogation. Cheng Yuwei watched this scene and felt an inexplicable sense of urgency in her heart.
As night fell, Ling Xiaotian pondered his next strategic plan over a map, while Cheng Yuwei assisted him in analyzing the enemy's movements. The two of them worked together in perfect harmony, as if they had entered into a kind of spiritual resonance.
"Xiaotian, I have an idea." Cheng Yuwei suddenly spoke, breaking the heavy atmosphere.
Ling Xiaotian looked up at her: "What's your idea?"
A glint of insight flashed in Cheng Yuwei's eyes. "The enemy was able to grasp our defense deployment so quickly. It must not just be because of spies. Perhaps they are using our internal communication system to steal intelligence."
Ling Xiaotian's eyes glared. "You mean... the enemy might have taken control of some of our internal communications?"
Cheng Yuwei nodded: "It's very likely. If we can reverse this and pass on some false information, we may be able to disrupt the enemy's rhythm."
Ling Xiaotian pondered for a moment, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes: "Good idea. If the enemy is really monitoring our communications, then we can set a trap."
The next day, Ling Xiaotian began arranging a series of "fake" intelligence transmissions, deliberately revealing false defense and attack plans on important military channels. Meanwhile, Cheng Yuwei continued to assist him in improving the defense line to deal with the enemy's surprise attack.
For several days, the battlefield remained locked in a stalemate. The enemy repeatedly attacked Ling Xiaotian's "weak lines of defense," but each time was in vain. Ling Xiaotian, however, used this time to consolidate his true defenses, awaiting the opportunity for a counterattack.
However, the situation remained tense. Although the enemy was temporarily misled by Ling Xiaotian's false intelligence, they soon seemed to have sensed something was wrong. Lu Sheng's army launched another massive attack, this time with unstoppable force, heading straight for the Marshal's residence.
Ling Xiaotian stood on the city wall, looking at the enemy troops in the distance with a serious look. He knew that the final decisive battle was about to come.
"Yuwei, the situation on the front line is becoming increasingly severe. This battle is crucial." Ling Xiaotian said in a low voice.
Cheng Yuwei stood beside him, her eyes firm: "We have come this far. No matter what, I will fight alongside you."
Ling Xiaotian looked at Cheng Yuwei, a complex wave of emotions welling up in his heart. Since she entered his world, the two had weathered countless storms, and their feelings for each other had only grown deeper. Now, in this life-or-death moment, he felt a sense of responsibility he had never felt before—not only to this land, to his soldiers, but also to protect her.
"Yuwei, if I can't protect you..." Ling Xiaotian's voice was low and he didn't finish his words, but the deep affection in his eyes was beyond words.
Cheng Yuwei smiled slightly, reached out and gently held his hand: "You have protected me too many times. This time, I will face it with you."
The two smiled at each other, their hearts in perfect tacit understanding. At this moment, the smoke of war seemed to fade away temporarily, and they only felt the unspeakable tacit understanding and deep affection between each other.
At that moment, a commotion erupted from beneath the city walls. The adjutant rushed over, his expression tense. "General! We've just received reliable intelligence that an elite enemy unit has taken a detour and is preparing to outflank our defenses!"
Ling Xiaotian's expression changed: "When did you find out?"
"Just confirmed that they are approaching the west side of our second line of defense." The adjutant replied.
Cheng Yuwei immediately realized that this move by the enemy was something they had not anticipated. The flank defense line was relatively weak, and if the enemy broke through there, they would directly threaten the safety of the Marshal's Mansion.
"We must send reinforcements immediately." Cheng Yuwei said anxiously.
Ling Xiaotian did not immediately order reinforcements. He stood there with a frown, thinking about the current situation.
"Xiaotian?" Cheng Yuwei looked at him, her heart filled with confusion and worry, "We can't just sit there and watch our flank get breached!"
Ling Xiaotian slowly raised his head, his eyes as deep as the sea: "The main force of the enemy is still attacking from the front, but they suddenly dispatched elite troops to bypass the flank, which is to lure us to split our forces." His tone was calm, but full of vigilance against the enemy's layout.
Cheng Yuwei was stunned, then immediately understood Ling Xiaotian's intention. The enemy's elite troops were likely just bait, designed to force Ling Xiaotian to divide his forces to defend the flanks, thereby weakening the frontal defense. Lu Sheng's army clearly had a greater conspiracy.
Ling Xiaotian said slowly, "The enemy clearly wants to disrupt our formation, but if we don't address the threat from our flanks, and their actions prove to be true, the Marshal's Mansion will be directly in danger."
Cheng Yuwei nodded, feeling the complexity of the situation. She knew that in such a situation, any wrong decision could lead to a catastrophic disaster.
"I have an idea." She suddenly spoke, a glint of determination in her eyes.
"Speak." Ling Xiaotian looked at her, obviously trusting her judgment very much.
Cheng Yuwei said slowly, "We can adopt the strategy of 'using the false to counter the true'. We can deploy false reinforcements on the flanks to create the illusion that we have increased our forces, while continuing to strengthen our frontal defenses. This way, the enemy might think their encirclement plan has been exposed and be deterred from any rash action."
Ling Xiaotian's eyes lit up. "Great idea! If the enemy discovers that we have a large force reinforcing our flank, they might mistakenly think that our defensive focus has shifted, thus disrupting their plans."
He made a quick decision, ordering his adjutant to dispatch a group of highly mobile troops to the flank and confuse the enemy through some smoke bombs and tactical illusions. At the same time, he strengthened the front defense to prepare for the enemy's main attack.
As the night deepened, the atmosphere on the battlefield grew increasingly tense. The enemy's artillery fire continued to roar, but Ling Xiaotian and Cheng Yuwei both felt a glimmer of hope. Cheng Yuwei stood on the city wall, gazing at the false defenses on the flanks, silently praying that their plan would succeed.
Soon, an urgent report came from the front: "Marshal! The enemy's elite troops hesitated briefly on their flanks and then began to slowly retreat, seemingly realizing that we were prepared."
Cheng Yuwei breathed a sigh of relief. Her plan had worked! The enemy's movements were disrupted, and the threat to their flanks was temporarily eliminated.
Ling Xiaotian nodded, feeling relieved. "True, but now is not the time to relax. Lu Sheng won't give up easily."
At this moment, the adjutant came again to report: "Marshal, after interrogation, the two spies have confessed part of the enemy's plan. Their mission is to destroy our arsenal and create chaos inside, providing the enemy with an opportunity to attack the Marshal's residence."
Ling Xiaotian's expression grew increasingly serious. "Sure enough, the enemy has already infiltrated us, and there are far more spies than just these two."
Cheng Yuwei stood beside him, her eyes flickering. "So, there may be more traitors in the army... and we haven't found their true identities yet."
Ling Xiaotian nodded, having already made a decision in his mind: "We must investigate suspicious individuals in the military and strengthen internal defenses. Any suspicious behavior must be strictly scrutinized."
In the dead of night, Cheng Yuwei returned to her own residence. Standing by the window, she gazed at the battlefield in the distance, her heart still trembling with anxiety. She felt that although the enemy's threat had eased temporarily, their conspiracy was far from over.
Suddenly, the door of the room was gently pushed open, and Ling Xiaotian walked in. He walked behind Cheng Yuwei and looked at her quietly.
"Yuwei, you did a great job today." His voice was low and warm, with a hint of gratitude and appreciation.
Cheng Yuwei turned around, her eyes soft: "I'm just doing my best. In fact, I don't know if my judgment is correct, I just hope I can help you."
Ling Xiaotian gently held her hand, his eyes revealing an unprecedented tenderness: "You not only helped me, you gave me hope. Without you, I don't know how much longer I can hold on."
Cheng Yuwei felt the warmth of his palm, and a wave of warmth surged in her heart. The two stood in front of the window in silence, as if the chaos of the war had temporarily disappeared at this moment, leaving only the tacit understanding and deep affection between them.
However, the peace in their hearts did not last long.
A rapid knock on the door broke the silence. The adjutant rushed over and said, "Marshal, something bad has happened! Soldiers just spotted a few suspicious individuals outside the city. They're very likely enemy spies."
Ling Xiaotian's face darkened: "Arrest him immediately and interrogate him thoroughly."
The adjutant took the order and left, and Cheng Yuwei's mood became tense again. She realized that the enemy's conspiracy was far more complicated than they had imagined, and it was even possible that they had already infiltrated the Marshal's Mansion.
Ling Xiaotian turned his gaze to Cheng Yuwei and whispered, "It seems that our enemies are not going to give us a chance to breathe."
Cheng Yuwei nodded, her expression firm: "We must hurry to find out who is behind these spies, otherwise they may bring an even greater disaster next time."
As the night deepened, the lights in the Marshal's Mansion shone brightly, and everyone's nerves were tense, preparing for the next, even more dangerous game. In this turbulent night, Cheng Yuwei and Ling Xiaotian realized that what they faced was not just a battle, but an invisible war between the enemy in the dark and us in the light.
Are enemy spies lurking among them? What are their true intentions? How will the conspiracy of war unfold?
Cheng Yuwei's heart was full of questions, but she knew that no matter what the future held, she and Ling Xiaotian would fight side by side to meet all unknown challenges.
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