Chapter Ninety-Three: Operational Meeting
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"Aslan has asked you to go and discuss the battle meeting. ”
"We?" said to the messenger in surprise, "Are you sure?"
That being said, El and the others made it to Aslan's tent.
There were only three people in the tent, Aslan, Oris, and Asaph, and including Al, Hermione, and Peter, and there were only six people in the battle meeting.
"Alright, the people have arrived. Aslan nodded to the crowd, "Then let's get started." ”
Centaur General Orys walked over to a table, pointed to a map on the table, and explained, "According to the news from the Flying Eagle, the White Witch's army is gathering in the dense forest, and the total strength is expected to exceed 30,000 men. ”
"Thirty thousand?" Asaph gasped as he said, "We have less than ten thousand, and this war ......"
"Quiet. Aslan stopped Asaph and said, "Let General Oris finish speaking." ”
"You can't win a war by numbers alone, and although they are numerous, if we can resist by relying on the terrain, it is not without a chance of victory. As he spoke, Oris pointed to a location on the map, "This is the Ash Mountain, it's not too high, and it's full of huge rocks, if we deploy our troops here, we can deal with the enemy and make their numbers unfortunate." ”
Al looked at the map, which showed a topographical map of Narnia, and a few small flags representing the army, so that the situation of friend and foe was clear at a glance.
"When you're outnumbered, defense is the best way to go. Aslan nodded.
Hearing this, Al really couldn't hold back the doubts in his heart, and he said, "Why don't we go to the camp?"
"Stealing camp?" everyone focused on Al.
"That's right. Al cleared his throat and continued, "Since we already know where the White Witch's army is, and it's not yet assembled, why don't we sneak up on her?"
"With the haughty nature of the White Witch, she must have thought that she would win this war, so she could not have imagined that we would attack her at this time. ”
"It's really an opportunity. Ores looked at the map and said approvingly, "We can try it." ”
Receiving the approval of others, Al gained a little more confidence, and he said with a smile: "When the White Witch despises us so much, our sneak attack will definitely catch her off guard, and if the camp is successful, it will definitely deal a big blow to the morale of the White Witch's army." ”
After listening to Al's words, Aslan was silent for a moment, obviously considering the pros and cons again, and after a long time, he asked, "What about other people's opinions?"
"I agree with Al's suggestion. "I think it's a good idea, too." ”
Aslan then looked at Hermione and Asaph, and they both nodded.
"Okay. Aslan finally gave the order, "General Oris, you will lead the team to attack tonight." ”
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At twelve o'clock in the night, when most of the people had already fallen asleep, Oris quietly left the camp with hundreds of elite soldiers, and with the help of the cover of night, they advanced towards the dense forest.
After all, it was his own suggestion, and Al originally wanted to go with him, but after losing his wand, with El's beginner's swordsmanship, going would only cause them trouble.
Standing outside the tent, Al watched the men leave, all he could do was hope that the camp would succeed and wish them a safe return.
Suddenly, someone put a coat on Al's body, and without looking back, Al knew that it was Hermione.
"Be careful, don't catch a cold. Hermione came to Al's side, looked at the distant figures as well, and said, "I understand your feelings, but this is a war after all, and personal power is limited, so don't think too much about it." ”
"I know......" Al sighed, "but I'm really worried that this suggestion I'm making will make them go forever." ”
"Well, sentimentality isn't your character. Hermione covered her mouth and snickered, her eyes sparkling as she said, "Laugh, no matter what, don't forget, we still have Aslan." ”
With Hermione's comfort, Al's mood was indeed much more relaxed, but when he returned to the tent, he was still worried and almost sleepless.
The next morning, Al, who had just fallen asleep, was almost immediately awakened by the loud cheers outside the camp.
Al ran outside the tent to look, only to see Ores returning with his team.
The soldiers in the camp had also received news by this time, and it turned out that while they were asleep, Aslan had sent a force to steal the camp, and the results were gratifying.
The soldiers cheered and cheered for the returning warriors, thanking them for their first victory in the coming battle.
It was only then that Al's heart truly relented, and he followed Oris, walking with him into Aslan's tent.
"Your Majesty, I'm back. Oris saluted Aslan and then nodded to Al.
"How's it going?" Aslan asked.
"It went very well. With a faint smile on his face, Oris said, "The White Witch was really defenseless, only very few people were patrolling, and when we stormed her camp, most of them were resting, we killed many people, and finally set a big fire. ”
"And what about our losses?"
"We had good timing, so only a dozen people were slightly injured in the chaos. "It was a very successful battle, and I brought back one man. ”
Alone?
Al's mind was already guessing, and he looked back at the tent door, and sure enough, among the many soldiers, he saw Edmund's figure.
At breakfast, Peter, Susan, and Lucy came out of the tent, and Al and Hermione sat down in front of the cauldron and showed them the way to look.
On a dirt slope, Edmund stood in front of Aslan, his head bowed, apparently listening to Aslan's teachings.
The Pevensey siblings were very happy to see Edmund, and now their family could finally be reunited.
It didn't take long for Aslan and Edmund to walk down and come to El and them.
Edmund stood in front of the crowd, ashamed, not knowing how to speak, and after a long silence, it was Aslan who broke the silence for him.
"Well, since what has been done is irreparable, then we don't need to mention it again, from now on, I believe that you will work together and nothing like this will happen again. ”