"They will attack from the north this time. We must make sure no one is left out."

One of the enemy generals whispered, and although his voice was low, Li Ran captured the key information.

He made a quick mental note, realizing that they were about to face a real challenge.

Just as he was about to retreat, a dark shadow in the distance approached quietly.

He realized that this was an enemy's secret sentry!
"Be careful, get out!"

he shouted in a low voice.

In an instant, the sound of fierce fighting rang out in the night sky.

Li Ran tried his best, fighting with the enemy with his fists and feet.

Although he suffered a minor wound to the shoulder after a fierce fight, his belief in his heart made him remain unmoved.

When they finally broke through the encirclement and quickly returned to their camp, Ying Yuan and Zhou Qiming were already waiting anxiously at the edge of the camp.

"Li Ran, how are you guys?"

Ying Yuan stepped forward anxiously and asked.

"We have clear intelligence,"

Li Ran answered breathlessly, clenching his fists.
"The enemy plans a surprise attack from the north."

"here you go."

A hint of approval flashed across Ying Yuan's eyes, but he immediately turned into deep thought.

He knew time was running out.
"Zhou Qiming, gather all the generals immediately. We need to adjust our defense quickly."

Within a short time, the tent was filled with generals again, with drawings and maps covering the entire tabletop.

Zhou Qiming proposed in a deep voice:
"We might as well move the battlefield to a place the enemy least expects, catch them by surprise, and use offense instead of defense."

After Ying Yuan pondered for a moment, he smiled.

"this is a good idea."

Amid the discussion, the entire army quickly took action: defense lines were adjusted, scouts were added, and supplies were mobilized.

——Everything is going on in an orderly manner.

It was late at night and the only sound in the camp was the occasional crackling of the campfire.

Li Ran sat in the middle of the camp, took off his shirt, revealing a long and narrow knife wound.

The medic carefully treated his wounds, and every touch made him frown slightly.

"Don't worry, it won't delay tomorrow's action."

The medic whispered soothingly, but his hands did not stop moving at all.

Li Ran forced a smile.
"The wound is nothing. What matters is making the enemy pay the price."

He said firmly, looking at Ying Yuan who was discussing plans with Zhou Qiming not far away.

At the same time, the discussion between Ying Yuan and Zhou Qiming has entered a critical stage.

In the dim tent, the few oil lamps emitted a faint light, but it was enough to illuminate the map they spread out.

"We need to launch a feint attack from the weak point in the west,"

Zhou Qiming drew a small circle on the map with his finger.
“It’ll grab their attention.”

Ying Yuan nodded and added:
"At the same time, we must ensure that our main force can advance quickly from the south and complete the encirclement. Signal transmission is key and there cannot be any mistakes."

He marked the location on the map quickly, thinking carefully.

Zhou Qiming thought for a moment and smiled in agreement:

"We will ensure tacit cooperation among our soldiers and never give the enemy any chance."

As the night deepened, the surroundings became increasingly quiet.

After treating his wound, Li Ran took a short rest but was called into the command center.

"Li Ran, your mission is very important,"

Ying Yuan got straight to the point.
"You will serve as a reconnaissance pioneer, using your keen sense of smell to scout the enemy and provide us with the most accurate intelligence."

After hearing this, Li Ran showed a hint of determination on his face.
"I understand. I will do my best." Ying Yuan patted his shoulder.

"All our preparations depend on your intelligence. I believe you can do it."

As the orders were delivered one after another, the soldiers in the camp began to get ready.

As soon as the dawn light appeared, Li Ran gathered the reconnaissance team members, gripped the equipment in his hands, and stared firmly at the road in front of him.

He whispered:
"Everyone be careful, this mission will determine the success or failure of the next one."

The team members nodded in agreement with serious expressions.

In this way, they hid in the morning mist, quietly passed through the jungle, and sneaked towards the enemy position.

With his keen intuition and skilled techniques, Li Ran led the team through areas with dense vegetation.

An hour later, they found the enemy's outpost hidden in a bush.

Despite the towering sentry tower and the obstacles surrounding it, Li Ran smiled slightly and turned back to whisper to the team members:

"We will go around it quietly and be cautious."

The reconnaissance team members leaned over and worked together to bypass the enemy's blind spot.

After some intense efforts, they successfully reached the outskirts of the enemy's base and found a path leading to the core position.

Li Ran carefully observed the deployment of the enemy's main forces through a high-powered telescope and carefully recorded the details.

After completing his reconnaissance, he radioed the intelligence back to camp:

"Headquarters, this is Li Ran. The main enemy force is stationed at coordinates 249 east. We recommend immediate action."

At the same time, Ying Yuan and Zhou Qiming obtained the key intelligence provided by Li Ran in the camp. They quickly summarized and analyzed the information and then adjusted the original plan.

There was a gleam of determination in Ying Yuan's eyes.
"We must act before the enemy redeploys, so that we can completely tear through their defenses."

Zhou Qiming nodded in agreement.

"The feint attack plan begins immediately"

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In the evening, Zhou Qiming led his troops to launch a feint attack on the western front. The sound of gunfire rumbled through the dense woods, successfully attracting the enemy's attention.

Under cover, Ying Yuan led the main force and advanced quietly from the south.

Li Ran and his reconnaissance team had already ambushed at a strategic location and coordinated their operations to successfully destroy the enemy's communication lines.

The enemy command suddenly lost contact and the position fell into chaos.

At this moment, Ying Yuan decisively commanded his troops to launch a general attack.

Win Yuan!

He personally led the charge, pointing his sword deep into the enemy camp. The soldiers' morale was high, and they engaged in a fierce confrontation with the enemy.

The situation on the battlefield quickly reversed, and Ying Yuan, relying on his extraordinary leadership and the hard work of his soldiers, eventually surrounded the main force of the enemy and ruthlessly crushed their resistance in a moment.

As the enemy's position collapsed, the joy of victory spread through the team, and the soldiers hugged each other to celebrate this sudden victory.

As night falls, the campfire shines on every smiling face.

Ying Yuan stood on the platform, facing his warriors.

"This victory is the result of our joint efforts. I would especially like to thank Li Ran, whose outstanding investigation work ensured our success."

Ying Yuan said with a smile, and the audience burst into warm applause.

Li Ran lowered his head slightly in the crowd with a humble smile on his face.

The next morning, the camp woke up in a light mist.

The joy from last night's victory had faded from his expression, replaced by seriousness about the challenges of the new day.

Ying Yuan and Zhou Qiming gathered in the command center again. Spread out in front of them was the map brought back by the surveying soldiers who had been sent out not long ago.

Ying Yuan was deep in thought, his finger swiping across the coordinates marked on the map.
"We can't let our guard down. There's a high possibility of an enemy counterattack."

Zhou Qiming picked up a cup of steaming black coffee and nodded in agreement.
"Defense is important, but we also need to be prepared to take the initiative." (End of this chapter)