Cheng Ze stood at the entrance of the tent, his eyes roaming back and forth in the camp. Everyone is busy, and every action is part of the pre-war preparation. He walked down the steps of the tent and prayed silently in his heart for each of them.

He walked up to a fighter who was checking his equipment and patted him on the shoulder. The soldier immediately stopped what he was doing and turned to salute.

"There is no need to salute, continue your work." Cheng Ze said gently, and glanced at the warrior's equipment, "Is the armor tied?" How well is the blade sharpened? ”

"It's all checked, Captain. The sword is sharp, and the armor is firmly fixed. The soldier replied proudly.

"Good, make sure your gear is impeccable." Cheng Ze nodded in satisfaction and continued to walk forward.

He walked over to a group of horsemen who were tending to their horses. The neighing of horses and the knocking of horses' hooves on the ground are powerful.

"Are your buddies ready for battle?" Cheng Ze asked, equally gentle but with a seriousness that could not be ignored.

"Yes, Captain." One of the horsemen replied, who was grooming the horses, "We make sure they are in good condition and ready to sprint." ”

Cheng Ze handed over a piece of apple and helped feed it to one of the horses, "A good cavalryman should not only take care of his weapons and equipment, but also take care of his war horse. ”

He then walked towards the supply area, where soldiers were distributing the day's rations and water. He took a ration package and carefully examined its contents.

"Make sure everyone gets their rations, we don't know how long tomorrow's battle will last." Cheng Ze said to the soldiers who distributed the rations.

"Captain, we are all distributed according to the standard, and there will be enough for everyone." The supply soldier replied confidently.

"Well, remember, a vibrant army is a guarantee of victory." Cheng Ze said with satisfaction.

Cheng Ze walked slowly through the camp, although his steps were steady, but everywhere he went, he always brought a burst of new vitality. He walked up to a group of soldiers, who were examining their respective weapons.

"These swords are the teeth of our resistance to the enemy." Cheng Ze said as he walked, picking up a sword and examining it carefully, "Keep them sharp, just like our will, unshakable." ”

The soldiers listened, nodding their heads one by one, their eyes shining with determination.

"Captain, we will ensure that every sword is as sharp as your will." A soldier replied, his voice firm.

Cheng Ze smiled with satisfaction and put down the sword in his hand, "Very good, remember, our weapon is a sharp blade to protect our companions, family and country." ”

He then made his way to the center of the camp, where an improvised shooting range had been set up and some of the recruits were practicing spear throwing.

"Remember, the goal is more than just a wooden target." Cheng Ze stood beside the recruits and instructed them, "Every time you throw, imagine that it penetrates the heart of the enemy." It's not just a skill, it's a mentality. ”

The recruits listened attentively, and everyone tried to do what Cheng Ze said, and their throws became more focused.

"Captain, we will become stronger under your guidance." One of the recruits said with confidence.

Cheng Ze walked towards the tent area, and the soldiers were packing their bags, ready to attack at any time.

"Every little thing can mean the difference between life and death." Cheng Ze said as he walked, "Make sure you have clean bandages and enough arrows in your bags." We must not only win the war, but also save the lives of every soldier as much as possible. ”

"Yes, Captain!" The soldiers responded in unison, rechecking their bags to make sure they hadn't missed any important supplies.

Cheng Ze finally made his way to the campfire, where the soldiers were enjoying their last meal. He sat down, picked up a piece of bread, and ate with them.

"Only when we have enough food can we have the strength to fight." Among the soldiers, he said, "Tonight, we are comrades, and tomorrow, we are comrades." No matter what happens, we need to support each other and face it together. ”

The smiles on the soldiers' faces showed that they felt Cheng Ze's trust and support, knowing that no matter what they faced tomorrow, they were not alone.

The soldiers sat around the campfire, their faces red with the light of the fire, but in their eyes there was a glint of a decisive battle. The light of the fire danced on their determined faces, like the restless fighting spirit in their hearts. Cheng Ze stood there, his shadow stretching on the ground with the firelight, like the struggle they were about to face.

"Captain, fight side by side with you, we have nothing to fear!" The soldier's voice was full of passion and seemed to represent everyone's heart.

Cheng Ze nodded slightly, his gaze passed through the heat wave of the campfire, warm and firm, "In this land, each of us has our vows. Our family, our relatives and friends, and the vows in our hearts await our triumph. ”

The soldiers nodded or smiled, and trust and respect were written on everyone's faces. Cheng Ze walked over to the campfire and stretched out his hand to warm himself.

"Remember, brothers, we are one, both on the battlefield and by this fire, we are one family." Cheng Ze's voice passed over the firelight, like the brightest star in the night sky, "We want to bring home back, bring peace back, bring glory back." And it all starts with the battle of tomorrow. ”

When the soldiers heard this, the fire in their hearts seemed to grow stronger. They looked at each other, their eyes conveying fortitude and determination.

"Tonight, let's rest." Cheng Ze continued, his voice echoing in the night wind, "We regain our strength, we organize our thoughts, we sharpen our will. For what? For tomorrow, we can drive out the Khitans and defend our land with the most blood and tenacity. ”

The soldiers began to discuss softly, excitement and anticipation spreading among them. A young soldier stood up, his eyes glistening with tears in the light of the campfire.

"Captain, you have given us confidence that we will not disappoint your expectations. Tomorrow, we will let the Khitans know that they are in the wrong place! His voice was resolute and powerful.

Cheng Ze walked up to the young soldier and patted him on the shoulder, "The courage of every soldier is our shield against the enemy. Your courage will inspire us all. ”

The discussion around the campfire gradually quieted down, and everyone was immersed in the impending fierce battle, their hearts ready for the sun to rise and the trumpet sounded.

"Now, go and rest." Cheng Ze's order spread to everyone's ears, "Tomorrow, we are the dawn of the darkest hour before the dawn." Brave warriors, may your blades be as indestructible as your hearts. ”

The soldiers dispersed and returned to their tents, carrying Cheng Ze's words and common expectations in their hearts. It's late at night, but everyone in the camp knows that tomorrow they will write their own legend.

Report to the general, the marshal has called you to the big tent to discuss the plan for tomorrow's all-out attack.

When Cheng Ze entered the big tent, Li Keyong was staring at the map intently and thinking. The atmosphere inside the tent was tense, and all the generals were staring at the map, waiting for Cheng Ze's arrival.

Li Keyong raised his head, saw Cheng Ze entering, and nodded slightly to signal him to approach.

"Cheng Ze, you came just in time. We need to develop a plan for an all-out offensive to ensure that tomorrow's battle goes smoothly. Lee's tone was full of pressure and determination.

Cheng Ze stood still and saluted, indicating that he was ready to participate in the discussion.

"Marshal, I have looked at the layout of the enemy's defense and our intelligence. According to my analysis, the enemy's defense line on the northern side was the strongest, while the southern side was relatively weak. I suggest that we adopt the tactic of flanking from the north and south, attacking the enemy in two directions. This distracts the enemy forces and gives us more opportunities to penetrate the defensive line. Cheng Ze put forward his own proposal.

Rick pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"Your suggestion makes a lot of sense, Cheng Ze. We will concentrate the main forces on the south flank, and at the same time send a part of the troops to launch a feint attack on the north flank to attract the attention of the enemy. We will then send an elite force to launch a surprise attack from the southern flank, taking advantage of the enemy's unappreciated areas to penetrate its defenses. Li Keyong explained.

Cheng Ze listened carefully, and then made additional comments.

"Marshal, I propose to add to the raiding force a force that is proficient in mountain combat. They can take advantage of the terrain and launch attacks from the enemy's flanks to cut off the enemy's rear route. This will give our main forces more space to attack and throw the enemy into disarray. Cheng Ze put forward his own ideas.

Lick muttered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"Good idea, Cheng Ze. We will send an additional mountain combat force, under your personal command. They will operate after the start of the raid to cut off the enemy's rear routes. This will give us a bigger advantage in attack. Li Keyong decided on his next move.

Cheng Ze expressed his acceptance of the task and paid tribute to Li Keyong.

"Marshal, I will do my best to complete the task and ensure our victory. Rest assured, I will personally lead this mountain combat force and create more opportunities for our main forces. "

Li Ke nodded affirmatively at Cheng Ze.

"I believe in you, Cheng Ze. You are one of the most reliable generals in our army. Looking forward to tomorrow's victory, we will fight together and win! "

In the applause with high morale, Cheng Ze felt the trust and support of the generals. He knew it was going to be a crucial battle, and their unity and belief were the keys to victory.

Li Keyong looked around at the generals in the tent and said with a serious expression: "No matter how the battle situation changes, we must maintain communication and coordination. Everyone's role is crucial. ”

At this time, a burly general, named Du Yong, stood up. "General Li, my heavy cavalry is ready to go. We can form a breakthrough on the southern flank, and then press on it with the whole army. ”

Li Keyong nodded, "Du Yong, your cavalry is our sharp blade. However, we can't put all our forces into it at the beginning. Your cavalry will strike at the enemy's vital points at the most critical moments. ”

A strategist, Zhang Zhi, also joined the discussion. "General Li, Cheng Ze's plan for a north-south flank attack is indeed thorough. I suggest that we can first use small forces to create momentum on the north flank to confuse the enemy, and then take the opportunity to launch a strong attack from the south flank. ”

Li Keyong looked at Zhang Zhi approvingly, "Zhang Moushi's proposal is good." We can make the enemy mistakenly believe that the north flank is our main attack. ”

Then, a young general who was good at debating, Zhao Yi, raised objections. "But we have to think about what if the enemy sees through our plans? We need a more deceptive stratagem. ”

Li Ke tapped the map, "Zhao Yi is right, we have to make several plans to deal with different situations. Cheng Ze, what do you think? ”

Cheng Ze pondered for a moment and then replied, "According to the enemy's previous combat habits, they are not quick to react to unexpected situations. We can start with a small surprise attack on the north flank to force them to move their forces, and then our main force will attack from the south flank. ”

As the strategy meeting deepened, the atmosphere inside the tent changed from tense to enthusiastic. Each of the generals passionately participated in the discussions, contributing their wisdom and experience.

"General Li," Du Yong said in a deep voice, his gaze firm, "my cavalry needs precise orders. We will be at the vanguard of the charge, and I need to know when to attack and how to coordinate with the infantry. "

Li Keyong responded: "Du Yong, I trust your judgment. When you see the fire on the enemy's east flank, that's a sign of the success of our feint. You have to strike quickly and break through head-on. And the infantry will follow up as soon as your cavalry breaks through and solidifies the breakthrough. "

Zhang Zhi gently rubbed his beard, and his eyes flashed with a glint of strategy: "I have ordered the scouts to closely monitor the movements of the enemy troops on the north side. Feints are not only to confuse the enemy, but also to give them a real sense of threat and force them to disperse their forces. "

"And how big is our feint? Too little for fear of not being able to make a move, and too much for fear of weakening the main offensive force on our southern flank. Zhao Yi asked worriedly.

"With our light cavalry and some infantry is enough." "They move quickly enough to cause chaos without affecting our main attack." "

Cheng Ze stood up at this time, his gaze swept over everyone present, "Let's not forget that war is unpredictable. Everyone needs to be prepared to be ready for the unexpected. My mountain troops will provide us with the flexibility necessary to be able to quickly support any front. "

"Well said, Cheng Ze." Li Keyong nodded approvingly, "I need that flexibility." No matter how the tide of battle changes, we can react quickly. "

Du Yong waved the war knife in his hand and said firmly: "As long as we are given a breakthrough, my cavalry will go straight to the heart of the enemy!" "

Zhang Zhi added: "And our feint attack is not a pure pretense, we will fight with real swords and guns, so that the enemy feels threatened, so that they will divide their forces." "

Zhao Yi nodded and praised: "In this way, even if the enemy senses the threat from the south side, he will not be able to easily mobilize his forces." That's exactly what we do. "

The atmosphere in the tent was steeped in the silence that had just ended after the exciting strategic discussions. The soldiers quietly gathered maps and models of weapons, while the generals gathered to exchange their last opinions.

"I need all the scouts in place before dawn tomorrow," Zhang Zhi whispered to his assistant, his gaze like a sharp blade, "Any small changes must be reported to me immediately." "

The assistant clenched his fists and replied in a sonorous voice: "Master Zhang, I will personally supervise the deployment of the scouts. "

Du Yong walked towards Cheng Ze, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Cheng Ze, I know that your troops are well-trained, but there are many variables in battle, and you have to be ready to respond at any time." "

Cheng Ze nodded, his eyes resolute: "Don't worry, my troops can provide support from the flanks at any time, or intercept the fleeing enemy." "

Zhao Yi stood aside with several subordinates, examining a complex troop deployment map in detail. He pointed to a key point in the map and said: "The terrain here is complicated, which is suitable for us to set up an ambush. If the enemy does divide his forces, we can set traps here. "

"And don't forget," he said, turning to the soldier next to him, "we need plenty of arrows and gunpowder." I don't want anything to slip up at a critical moment. "

The soldiers immediately moved into action and recorded each of Zhao Yi's commands.

Li Keyong stood quietly aside, observing his generals. He knew that these generals and their troops were the key to the decisive battle. He cleared his throat and drew everyone's attention again.

"Remember," his voice was deep and powerful, "that tomorrow's battle is not just about glory. We have the future of our country and our people on our backs. So, tonight, when you go back, not only check your gear, but also boost your morale. Let everyone know that they are about to participate in not just a battle, but the future of our country. "

The generals were deeply moved and nodded their heads in understanding.

"Now," Mr. Li continued, "go and prepare." Let's make sure that every detail is carefully scrutinized, whether it's our tactics, or each soldier's equipment. Tomorrow, when the sun rises in the east, we will fight bravely to kill the enemy and win peace for our country! "

Everyone agreed in unison, and morale was high. Then they dispersed and stepped into the night, ready for the decisive battle of dawn.