Chapter 52: A Stratagem Brewing in My Heart
|||->-> army has been on the road for about a day, and the pace has gradually slowed down. It's just that these soldiers don't feel slack at all, and they still look very energetic.
Sauron's army has always been like this, and they are the most powerful of the Cyroth.
Deputy Marshal Guan Yunlong, who was riding a horse at the forefront, looked extremely proud. He was proud to be able to lead such a powerful army, and he was even more excited that he would have another precious opportunity to contribute to the country in his old age.
'Yes, yes!, just keep going, and I will be able to lead my men and horses to defeat the last resistance of the kingdom of Saran. Guan Yunlong, who was holding the reins of the horse, had a feeling that he was about to fall off the horse.
However, he had already hatched a plan in his heart at this moment, which was not to follow Lian Yunpo's arrangement to go around to the rear of the Saran Henghe military camp, but to secretly make it by himself.
He confidently believed that only his method was the best and quickest way to defeat Saran. As for Lian Yunpo's strategy, it is relatively conservative. Against the fragile Saran, there is no need for a conservative approach at all. Only by the plan hatched in his heart will Saran collapse in an instant.
Guan Yunlong thought very beautifully, and his face couldn't stop smiling a few times.
Perhaps, victory is already not far away.
Guan Yunlong's abnormality caused Li Shuangjue and Sun Junfeng, who were on either side of him, to cast surprised glances. They seemed to be looking at something strange, and even their eyes were a little misty.
The three commanders of Sauron were at the forefront of the troops, and in the endless stream of rushing soldiers, it seemed that there were only three of them, riding leisurely on their horses.
"Ahhh Li Shuangjue couldn't accept that he didn't understand the actions of the deputy marshal beside him, so fortunately he opened his mouth and asked tentatively.
After Guan Yunlong heard the voice, he immediately put away his smile as if he had come back to his senses. He never allowed his subordinates to guess his thoughts, so he almost turned his head to Li Shuangjue to the left.
"Huh, what's wrong with General Li Shuangjue?"
Li Shuangjue did not become panicked because of his boss's tight face. In the same vein, he still calmly dealt with the deputy marshal, "Marshal! I don't have anything? I'm just asking a question." The marshal seemed to be very happy just now, I don't know if he thought of something?"
Guan Yunlong coughed lightly a few times in an instant, "Ahem...... Ahem! General Li was distracted, but I didn't laugh just now. ”
Li Shuangjue was a little out of measure. He knew that Guan Yunlong was indeed smiling just now, but why did this person not admit it!
"Ahh......h
So, after rolling his eyes quickly, he chose to nod his head in compromise, "Oh! It turns out that the deputy marshal didn't smile just now! It seems that I was too careful, so I'm really embarrassed." ”
"General Li Shuangjue! I'm sorry to be excused, but I hope that you can put more thought into the army in the rear. ”
In the face of Guan Yunlong's 'accusation', Li Shuangjue could only nod stupidly, "Yes! ”
"There is no need to compliment like this, teaching a few young generals a lesson, it is what I, Guan Mou, should do. Guan Yunlong didn't seem to want to talk any more, he pulled the reins of the horse with a slight force, speeding up the speed of the horse he was riding.
As Guan Yunlong's position moved forward, Li Shuangjue could no longer see the face of the marshal, and instead it was just a vague outline.
Li Shuangjue never dared to ask anything more, he knew the unspoken rules between his superiors and subordinates, if the boss didn't want to talk nonsense, his subordinates should not be dead to explore.
But......
Li Shuangjue just thought: Guan Yunlong should be thinking about something just now. As for the calculations, it is estimated that outsiders cannot know, otherwise he would not quibble to the end.
But what is it exactly? Li Shuangjue pouted slightly, and deliberately smoothed out his almost messy breathing.
In the interval between Li Shuangjue and Guan Yunlong's dialogue, Sun Junfeng did not forget to do reverie on the side. Although he had also paid attention to the conversation between the two masters beside him just now, he didn't delve into it.
For the current Sun Junfeng, his most urgent consideration is the military merits that he should get in the future. If they continue to rush according to the plan, it will not be long before they will come to the rear of the Yokoga military camp.
At that point, they can camp and prepare to attack, and then deliver the fatal blow to the Saran army.
The exact number of Saran soldiers to kill was not Sun Junfeng's primary consideration, he needed to do something more obvious in order to highlight his military exploits to all the Saurons.
At the same time, he was also excited that Generalissimo Lian Yunpo could give him such an opportunity.
'Don't worry!Marshal Lian! I will definitely perform well in this operation, and then become a great marshal after you." The abacus in Sun Junfeng's heart has been pushed to the surface. He's getting ready to come here and impress everyone.
It can be said that the current Sauron army, which has crossed the border with Saran, is almost all full of hesitation. Whether it was the three leading ones, or the soldiers who followed behind, almost none of them looked nervous.
Perhaps for this force, they never expected to be defeated. As if the outcome of victory had already been posted, they only had to continue to drive a little longer, and then wait until they found the enemy target, and then they could destroy the enemy with great ease.
Then, what awaits them is a meritorious service reward party, and effectively divide the honor and benefits among them.
Gradually, Solon's army seemed to be changing, and they were no longer more cautious, but more relaxed and arrogant. Their pace is no longer compact, and it has become a bit of a noise when civilians are hurrying.
Vice Marshal Guan Yunlong could sense the subtle changes that had taken place in the army, but he did not intend to force changes. He thought that the final victory must be the forces of Sauron under his command, so he ignored it.
In this rushing Sauron army, up to the three commanders, down to every soldier who was hurrying on foot, they did not think about what would happen if they failed? They never thought deeply about what would have happened to their 20,000-strong Sauron army if they had not defeated the Saran soldiers in the Yokoga barracks.
Penetrating behind the enemy, although it can indeed deal a fatal blow to the place, and can cause it to collapse in an instant. But in other words, it must be in an extremely dangerous situation.
In fact, this strategy is also a gamble, betting that the enemy will lose its combat effectiveness as a result. But if the enemy instead seizes the opportunity and chooses to strike a fierce counterpart, then the side that chooses to take a detour will undoubtedly be in danger.
Regarding this, Deputy Marshal Guan Yunlong didn't think much about it, he had been bothering about the plan brewing in his heart.
Even, Sun Junfeng was even more exaggerated and was already thinking about it, and when they rushed to the Henghe army, the Salan soldiers were beaten out of control.
'Hehe! Saran...... There are also a few young generals who fought with me before, I will definitely choose to completely destroy you at that time!' Sun Junfeng let out a fierce expression out of thin air.
Among the several Saran generals who came out of nowhere, Sun Junfeng especially remembered one of the archers. That archer was as tall as himself, and it was this person's flash arrow that made Sun Junfeng a little disgraced.
Therefore, Sun Junfeng categorically would not let go of those Saran generals, and vowed to kill them completely, regardless of whether the other party surrendered or not.
This is the belief that Sun Junfeng adheres to, and he will never allow the inferior Sarans to humiliate himself like this.
'Wait!' When our armies are in place, your time of death has come. Sun Junfeng's face was smiling again, but it was an extremely treacherous and ruthless style.
He was on his way with his own thoughts, and he was holding on to the reins of his horse.
Sauron's 20,000 troops also continued to move around as a matter of course. They traveled for a few more hours, without a break.
Deputy Marshal Guan Yunlong did not intend to let the troops rest for even a short time, he thought that as a soldier of Sauron, it was definitely not a big deal to drive dozens of kilometers on foot.
Moreover, he also needs to run quickly to complete the plan he has been brewing for a long time.
After about half an hour's journey, the army finally came to a hill. From here, the road seemed to narrow, and it was as if they were about to walk into a curvy labyrinth.
Guan Yunlong paused slightly at first, but realizing that the soldiers in the rear were rushing forward continuously, he also resumed the speed he should have driven his horse. However, the brow on his face was still furrowed, in order to determine whether this place was safe or not.
Soon after, he came to the conclusion that the road was feasible, and was not prepared to announce that he would halt the army's advance.
The Kingdom of Saran is a country with many hills and mountains, so it is extremely normal for them to encounter some hills on their way. However, what made Guan Yunlong a little worried was that every time he looked around, he seemed to be able to see some endless hills and deep forests, which made him feel that his position was a little gloomy.
Marching in the leisurely hills really made Guan Yunlong feel a little uncomfortable. He decided to break this tranquility and chose to turn his head to Li Shuangjue next to him.
"By the way, General Li Shuangjue! I have some questions for you. ”
Suddenly seeing the deputy marshal asking questions to himself, Li Shuangjue was a little flattered. By the way, he turned his body slightly to the right to show that he was closer to the deputy marshal.
"Vice Marshal, what's wrong?" Li Shuangjue blinked quickly.
"You're an assassin, aren't you?" Guan Yunlong also shifted his gaze to Li Shuangjue's waist, where the assassin's blade was located.
Li Shuangjue could understand what it meant, so he deliberately lit up his left side of his body, "Yes! Deputy Marshal! I am an assassin!"
"Oh! that's the case......" Deputy Marshal Guan Yunlong seemed to be thinking about something, and his brows were a little tightened, "Then, you should be from ...... Coming out of the League of Assassins, right?"
Li Shuangjue's heart seemed to have been hit hard, and his smile disappeared for a short time in an instant. However, he is also a person who can regulate his own mood. Soon, the 'friendly' smile spread across his face again.
Looking at this assassin's hypocrisy, Sun Junfeng couldn't help but swing his head to the side. He also made a hidden word 'cut', aware of his dissatisfaction with people with false feelings.
"Vice Marshal, why are you suddenly asking me this question?" Li Shuangjue's face continued to smile, and his teeth were exposed. However, instead of continuing to ask the question, he replied to himself, "If you want to ask me about the Assassin League, then I, as an Assassin, must know it!"
Almost every Assassin must know about this organization called the 'League of Assassins'. It flourished in Central Asia, and almost monopolized all of the powerful Assassins of Celos. At the same time, it is also an extremely closed organization, secretly doing big things for other countries.
Li Shuangjue naturally came out of the Assassin Alliance. However, he did not want to recall that experience at all. The League of Assassins is not a good memory, but more bitterness and helplessness.
After Li Shuangjue took a hard breath, Vice Marshal Guan Yunlong's question also came.
"And how much do you know about this organization?"
For some reason, Marshal Guan Yunlongfu's question has always been like a knife, making Li Shuangjue's heart feel as if it had been cut.
"This ......" At this moment, the smile on Li Shuangjue's face finally disappeared. Even as an eight-sided exquisite, he can't show some expressions that go against his heart when he is in an extremely low mood.
"General Li Shuangjue, don't think that I'm an old man who talks too much! Not much, as far as the Assassin Alliance is concerned, it's definitely an organization that can make people feel happy, right?"
Li Shuangjue's heart began to wave, and he didn't know why Guan Yunlong wanted to ask so clearly. In an instant, his face also darkened a little, as if he was at a loss.
"By the way, General Li Shuangjue, I still want to ask you a question. Guan Yunlong's head was still twisting, and he hadn't looked straight ahead for almost the time of the game, "How long have you been with our King of Winbang?"
To be honest, this question is not so harsh, and Li Shuangjue's mood quickly returned to normal. After thinking carefully about the other party's inquiry, he calmly released the answer.
"I've been with the king for almost seven years. In my early twenties, I followed King Winbang. ”
"Oh, in your early twenties! ...... I don't think it's a master yet, right?"
Li Shuangjue glanced at his lips slightly: "At that time, I didn't even reach the expert level, but the king just trusted me and gave me a lot of opportunities to perform." That's why I'm where I'm now. ”
"Well, it seems that you should be very grateful to the king!" Guan Yunlong finally turned his head straight ahead at this moment.
But Li Shuangjue didn't choose to look away because of this, he still looked directly at the deputy marshal, "Of course." It can be said that if it were not for the appreciation of King Yingbang, there would be no achievements of my Li Shuangjue. Therefore, I will be loyal to the King forever and forever until he completes his great cause of unifying all mankind!"
When Li Shuangjue spoke his words, he didn't feel like he was dragging his feet at all. He said such words sincerely, so naturally he didn't think too deeply.
"Ah, General Li Shuangjue! Don't get me wrong. I do not doubt the extent of your devotion to our kingdom of Sauron, and I am confident that since you are chosen by the king, you will certainly contribute to the country. Guan Yunlong's face turned into a grinning face, which made the wrinkles on his face even denser, "I just want to ask you, where are you going to go after this incident?"
The 'matter' in the mouth of Vice Marshal Guan Yunlong refers to the war with the Saran State.
"It's not up to me to call the shots. I need to return to Shengyang City to listen to the orders of King Win Bang. Li Shuangjue replied directly and frankly.
"Yes, I understand. But...... After this matter, you will definitely be more appreciated by the king, right?" Guan Yunlong turned around again, with a more natural smile.
"I can't tell anything about it, and I trust the king to judge freely in his heart. ”
"Well, you don't have to hide anything from me. Since the king of Yingbang has sent you, it is nothing more than to let his cronies enjoy some military exploits!"
For a moment, Li Shuangjue's heart was 'groaning'. He never thought that the old general in front of him, who was nearly eighty years old, would tell something so explicit at the moment.
Li Shuangjue also faced Vice Marshal Guan Yunlong with an intriguing expression, "I said Vice Marshal Guan! Isn't it a bit overstepping our authority to talk about merit here? What we will face in the future should also be told by the king and the eldest grandson and prime minister!"
Guan Yunlong only felt that he had been generalized, so he said loudly, "You said it well! After we defeat the Saran Kingdom, the Shengyang City side will definitely be rewarded for meritorious deeds. I don't think I'm going to get much out of it for this bad old man. But...... You Li Shuangjue......"
"You are so young, and you are a close confidant of the king. The reason why the king sent you to the front at this time is actually to let you build up your military merits! Presumably, you will be able to continue to soar in the future. When the time comes...... Don't forget Guan Yunlong, who once killed the enemy with you!" Guan Yunlong seemed to be about to pat his chest, but because he was riding a horse, he couldn't keep his hands free for a long time. Eventually, he gave up on that action.
Guan Yunlong's intention to provoke the topic before was this. He is already old, even if he can win great military achievements, when it comes to reuse in the future, there will basically be no shadow of him.
Therefore, he wants to attract promising young people at this moment, so as to expand the network of subordinates who follow him.