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A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he added, "The enemy is skilled at surprise attacks, so we will do the opposite and set up an ambush."

"Disperse the light cavalry and conceal them. Once the enemy approaches the city, launch a flanking attack to disrupt their rhythm."

Zhao Lingfeng walked to the edge of the sand table and pointed to a sand dune in the distance to the north of the city, where there was an open grassland facing Hesha City.

He calmly said, "This is the area where enemy cavalry most frequently appear."

I want you to set up an ambush here, lay horse traps and caltrops, and disguise it as sand.

Lieutenant General He Qingshan nodded and said, "General, this is a brilliant plan! If the enemy cavalry enters this area, they will inevitably fall into the pit and be unable to charge. We can then take the opportunity to counterattack."

Zhao Lingfeng nodded in satisfaction: "Good. Not only that, but we also need to set up a team of light crossbowmen here. Once the enemy falls into the pit, they should be sniped with crossbow bolts immediately. We must make sure they return empty-handed!"

Zhao Lingfeng looked around at everyone one last time, his tone firm: "This deployment is of great importance. If the enemy attacks again, we must do everything in our power to deal with it."

Although Hesha City is located on the frontier, as long as we are united, we will surely defeat the Black Rock Alliance.

As soon as Zhao Lingfeng finished speaking, the soldiers looked solemn and went to carry out their orders. The tent fell silent instantly.

Night fell, shrouding the city of Hersha in a deep, dark gloom.

But the soldiers and civilians in the city had already moved like a surging tide, each busy with their own tasks.

Deputy General He Qingshan received his orders and left the main tent, quickly walking towards the city wall with his personal guards.

Although He Qingshan came from humble origins, he had mastered excellent martial arts skills and was known as the "Azure Wolf" for his ruthless swordsmanship.

He didn't believe in fate, but he believed in iron and blood.

The task of setting up the defenses today has been entrusted to him, and he will not allow the enemy to easily set foot in the city.

Reaching the foot of the city wall, he shouted, "All archers, listen to my command! Reinforce the north wall immediately! Set up a guard every three steps and a sentry every five steps. Do not relax for a moment!"

Every brother must remember the general's orders; the slightest mistake could mean the death of the entire city!

The soldiers, holding bows and arrows, stood in rows and took their positions quietly and quickly on the city wall.

Torches blazed atop the city walls, casting long shadows of soldiers. Amidst the shadows, arrows were already lightly nocked on bowstrings, their gleaming blades flashing.

He Qingshan inspected every section of the city wall defenses, making sure that every position was properly deployed, before turning and heading towards the city gate.

Deputy General He Qingshan stopped in front of the north gate, looked up at the busy archers on the city wall, and then summoned several experienced soldiers to his side.

He ordered in a deep voice, "This city gate is a vital point on the north side of Hesha City. If the enemy attacks, they will definitely launch a direct assault on this place."

Each of you lead your team and, as instructed, dig trenches from both sides without delay!

He pointed to the soldiers behind him and continued to instruct: "Liu Bin, He Ming, each of you take five men and be responsible for digging trenches on both sides of the gate."

Note that the trench should be dug as deep and narrow as possible, and stopped immediately after digging to three feet, then covered with camouflaged wooden planks.

A layer of sand was laid on top of the wooden planks, ensuring they blended seamlessly with the surrounding ground. If the enemy attacked, the planks were removed to prevent them from approaching.

Liu Bin and He Ming accepted the order and immediately set off with their men.

They split into two groups, one on the left and one on the right, and began digging.

The soldiers quickly dug the ground with shovels, sand and gravel flew up, and trenches gradually formed. Sweat rolled down the soldiers' foreheads, but they dared not stop for a moment.

He Qingshan stood aside, observing the whole process with a cold eye. Once the trench was dug, the enemy would not be able to easily approach the city gate during a surprise attack.

When the planks were removed, the ditch became not only deep but also narrow. If the enemy tried to force their way through, they would be forced to move alone and fall directly under the fire of the defending soldiers.

A moment later, the trench was dug to a depth of three feet, and the soldiers carefully laid the planks one by one on the trench as instructed by He Qingshan.

He Ming lifted a heavy wooden plank and used a shovel to evenly spread sand on its surface until no trace of the plank was visible.

He Qingshan whispered a reminder: "Add another layer of sand, and make sure the camouflage is perfect so that the enemy doesn't notice anything amiss."

The soldiers worked diligently, and before long, the wooden planks were camouflaged, blending in perfectly with the surrounding sand from a distance.

He Qingshan nodded in satisfaction, turned to another group of men, and waved to signal them to prepare for the next defensive line.

Then, he turned around and beckoned a young messenger, whispering, "Go tell the archers that if the enemy approaches the city gate, do not rush to fire arrows. Wait until the enemy enters the trench before firing."

When they panic, that will be our opportunity to break through their lines.

The messenger bowed in agreement and quickly left to relay the order.

He Qingshan watched him leave, thinking to himself, "If the enemy dares to invade Hesha City, they will definitely taste the bitterness of this trench!"

Standing atop the defensive line, watching his soldiers deploy in an orderly fashion, his eyes were filled with a cold glint.