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The Prince of Zhenbei nodded in agreement: "That makes sense. Then you will be in charge of the defense of the West Gate. In addition, quickly mobilize reserve forces and set up ambushes at key points. If any abnormal situation is discovered, strike immediately."

The Prince of Zhenbei stared at Su Muya for a moment: "Very good, do as you wish. Remember, be sure to remain concealed during the operation and do not reveal your identity."

At the command of the Prince of Zhenbei, the generals quickly left the meeting room and rushed to their posts.

In an instant, the entire mansion was bustling with people, everyone appearing exceptionally busy yet orderly. They were well aware of the importance of this battle and understood that the consequences of the slightest mistake would be unimaginable.

East Gate:

Li Wenyuan led his main force swiftly to the east gate, where he was met with a scene of utter chaos: broken city walls, hordes of corpses, and the remnants of torches that had not yet burned out. The soldiers, though exhausted, remained steadfast at their posts, knowing that they bore the weight of the entire city's inhabitants' safety on their shoulders.

Li Wenyuan surveyed the surroundings and commanded in a deep voice: "Attention everyone! Quickly repair the city wall and plug the damaged parts with sandbags and planks. At the same time, send more archers to guard the high ground and guard against sudden attacks from the enemy."

The soldiers sprang into action at the order, racing against time to repair the breach in the wall. Rows of sandbags were carried to the gap and steadily piled up. Archers climbed the watchtowers, longbows in hand, vigilantly watching for any movement in the distance. Although it was not yet fully light, everyone knew that this moment of calm was the last respite before the storm.

West Gate:

Old Su led an elite squad quickly to the west gate. Here, although there were no signs of the fierce fighting like at the east gate, the number of patrolling soldiers was clearly insufficient. He observed carefully from a high vantage point and quickly identified several weak points.

Old Su calmly instructed: "Strengthen defenses at these locations and set up more traps to prevent enemy attacks. In addition, increase night patrols to ensure that the defenses are impenetrable."

The accompanying generals immediately began to carry out the orders. They laid spikes and rope traps in various hidden corners according to the plan, while more soldiers were assigned to corresponding posts and took turns on guard duty to ensure that no gaps were left.

Tian family:

Sitting in her room, Madam Tian seemingly casually flipped through the account books, but her heart was constantly on edge because of Su Muya's mission progress. When she learned that the raid had been successful and Su Muya had returned safely to the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. She knew that the real challenge now was how to use this intelligence to turn the tide and extract the greatest benefit.

Ms. Tian put down the account book and gazed solemnly out the window. She knew this opportunity was fleeting, and she had to act swiftly. In this world of intrigue and power struggles, any hesitation could lead to failure or even annihilation.

Prince Zhenbei's Mansion

As dawn broke, the entire Zhenbei Prince's Mansion entered a state of heightened alert. Su Muya returned to her room for a short rest, but she didn't relax for a moment, pondering how to further utilize intelligence to implement the next phase of the plan. Li Wenyuan, standing nearby, calmly carried out the deployment and arrangements, knowing that this war would determine not only victory or defeat, but also the life and death of his family.

Suddenly, a guard rushed into Li Wenyuan's command tent, panting, and reported, "Sir, a spy has brought news that the enemy is gathering in the southwest, preparing for a surprise attack!"

Li Wenyuan suddenly stood up, his brows furrowed. "It seems they plan to launch a flanking attack while our attention is focused on the east gate! Summon all the commanders immediately; we must respond at once!"

Before the words were even finished, the generals quickly gathered inside the command tent. Their expressions were solemn but resolute, clearly aware of the seriousness of the situation.

Li Wenyuan decisively issued the order: "Listen up, everyone! Immediately dispatch troops to the southwest to set up an ambush and ensure the interception of the enemy. At the same time, reserve a certain force to continue guarding the east gate and absolutely do not let the enemy discover our strategic shift."

East Gate

Under Li Wenyuan's command, the soldiers withdrew some personnel in an orderly manner, leaving only the necessary defensive forces behind.

Inside the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion, all the generals were gathered in the main hall, each with a map in front of them marking the deployment of both sides. Their expressions were serious, their eyes fixed on the sand table model in the center.

The Prince of Zhenbei sat in the main seat, holding a scroll of letters tightly in his hand, his eyes revealing deep thought.

The Prince of Zhenbei looked up and surveyed the crowd. “Currently, we need to draw the enemy’s attention to the East Gate while setting up an ambush in the southwest. Li Wenyuan, you will lead the elite troops to attack through the secret passage and deliver a fatal blow to the enemy.”

Li Wenyuan nodded firmly: "Yes, sir. I will mobilize the most reliable personnel to ensure the mission is completed."

The Prince of Zhenbei turned to look at Old Man Su: "You are in charge of coordinating internal resources and strengthening logistical supplies, especially medical supplies, to deal with the large number of wounded that may appear next."

Old Man Su bowed slightly and said, "Understood, I will arrange for people to prepare immediately."

The Prince of Zhenbei looked at Su Muya one last time, his tone softening slightly: "The success of this operation is largely due to your heroic performance. I hope you will continue to fight alongside us and overcome this challenge together."

A cold smile appeared on Su Muya's face. She knew this was a good opportunity to gain trust temporarily, and nodded in agreement: "Thank you for your trust, Your Highness. I will do my best."

As night fell, the area outside the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion was unusually quiet, save for the intermittent barking of dogs in the distance. Li Wenyuan led an elite squad silently through a secret passage to the southwest.

After calming herself down, Su Muya slowly stood up and straightened her slightly disheveled clothes. She knew that in the battle to come, she had to be even more careful; one wrong step could lead to utter ruin.

The Prince of Zhenbei looked intently at his generals: "Gentlemen, this is our most critical moment. The enemy will not easily give up any opportunity, and we cannot be careless either. We must go all out to ensure a great victory."

Li Wenyuan led his elite troops stealthily to the southwest, concealing themselves in the mountains and forests without making a sound. As night fell, they were like a group of hunters, waiting for their target to arrive.

Li Wenyuan whispered instructions: "Be careful to stay hidden and don't expose your position. Wait until the enemy enters the ambush area before launching an attack."

The soldiers held their breath, crawling cautiously through the dense woods towards the enemy's assembly point. They used the surrounding terrain for cover while constantly observing the enemy's movements. Every step was taken with extreme care, yet swift and decisive.

Tian family:

Madam Tian sat in her room, still reviewing the account books, but this time she seemed particularly anxious. She knew that as the situation grew increasingly tense, the struggle for profits intensified. If she wasn't careful, everything she had painstakingly built could be lost.