The night was so dark that it almost condensed in the air.

The campfire in the camp flickered, casting an orange-yellow halo that danced on the soldiers' resolute faces.

Ying Yuan stood on the high platform.
Ying Yuan
His sharp eyes swept over everyone, and the sense of responsibility in his heart became heavier.

Tonight may be a turning point in their fate.

"Generals, please come forward."

Ying Yuan spoke. Although his voice was not loud, it was extremely firm and every word was powerful.

Zhou Qiming and Li Ran walked to Ying Yuan's side. Zhou Qiming's face was still calm as usual, while Li Ran seemed a little nervous. After all, this mission was extremely dangerous.

Ying Yuan looked around at everyone.

"Tonight, we're going to put a plan into action."

Ying Yuan
His fingers slid across the air, as if outlining the entire battle situation.
"Zhou Qiming, you and the mobile force must use the cover of night to launch a surprise attack on the enemy's rear camp. And Li Ran, your reconnaissance team must remain absolutely secret after infiltrating and look for the enemy's flaws. This action must be swift and decisive, which is our key."

Everyone listened quietly, no one spoke. Although every step of the plan was fraught with risks, they had an unspoken trust in Ying Yuan.

On the other side, in the enemy camp, the enemy generals did not seem to realize that danger was approaching.

He leaned lazily in his chair and said confidently:
"Ying Yuan is just bluffing, there is no need to worry."

As the night deepened, Ying Yuan came down from the platform and walked in front of each soldier who was about to go to the battle.

Facing those young faces holding their weapons tightly, Ying Yuan nodded slightly, giving them silent encouragement.

"General..."

An older soldier couldn't help but ask,
“Can we really succeed?”

Ying Yuan patted his shoulder and smiled indifferently:

"Don't doubt it, we are determined to win.

The stars in the sky are gradually decreasing, and the night wind is blowing the leaves, making a rustling sound.

Ying Yuan finally took a look at the soldiers who had already lined up, and once again silently prayed for the success of this operation.

"lets go."

He said softly.

Soon, with low commands, the weapons reflected a hazy light from the friction and collision.

The two armies blended into the night like ghosts, quietly left and disappeared into the mountains.

The tense atmosphere of battle in the air is getting stronger and stronger, like a string ready to explode. In the endless night, the balance of victory and defeat is about to tilt.
...Ying Yuan stayed at the end of the team and continued patrolling the camp.

Every soldier remained highly vigilant and resolute. The pressure on Ying Yuan's heart suddenly increased, but he knew very well that the responsibility of the superior was to bear these unexpected burdens.

"calm."

The night grew darker, but Ying Yuan still stood in a corner of the camp like a sculpture, examining his surroundings with sharp eyes.

While he was rehearsing the upcoming battle in his mind, he was also inspecting the troops' final preparations.

The rustling sound of the soldiers' marching footsteps was like the strings of a guitar being plucked by fingers, light but not disturbing the tranquility.

"General, there is no problem here,"

An adjutant reported in a low voice and saluted Ying Yuan politely.

"All troops are in place as planned."

Ying Yuan nodded, signaling him to remain alert.

The loopholes he had already observed in the enemy camp would be the key to this raid.

His relatively steady pace conveyed his inner tension and caution. In his opinion, a successful battle requires not only strength, but also strategy and timing. The task force has been lurking at the front line in advance, and these carefully selected soldiers have all shown extraordinary patience and fortitude.

The wind blew across their cheeks, and the coolness of the mountains made them more focused.

Ying Yuan delivered the order softly, moving as fast as a rabbit but calm as a lake.

At the same time, the enemy generals were still leisurely calculating in their tents, unaware that changes were brewing during the long night.

"Humph, I'm afraid Ying Yuan can't even get past our sentry post."

He sneered to himself, turned off the last lamp, and lay down on the chair. The world in front of him was instantly obliterated by darkness.

As dawn approaches, the night wind gradually weakens, and the coolness of the dew makes the earth tremble slightly as if it is breathing.

Ying Yuan took a deep breath:

"start to act."

His order was like a stone thrown into the center of a lake, immediately creating ripples.

The task force quietly infiltrated the enemy's blind spot and swiftly blocked the target location.

At the first sign of dawn, they launched a fierce attack.

The whistle of arrows broke through the air, accompanied by rapid battle calls, and the entire battlefield suddenly became boiling.

The enemy's sentry posts roared as if struck by lightning, and they ran around in panic, trying to withstand this sudden attack.

Ying Yuan quickly issued follow-up instructions and said:
"Invade with all your forces and drive them to a position with disadvantageous terrain!"

Under Ying Yuan's precise command, his soldiers rushed to the heart of the enemy camp like a torrent, exerting pressure from all directions.

The enemy was caught off guard and their formation was thrown into chaos. The actual loophole in the deployment of troops became the watershed between victory and defeat.

"outflank!"

Ying Yuan shouted loudly, and the army worked together to create a beautiful ambush for victory.

The enemy general was completely stunned by the sudden attack. Looking around, he saw that his originally huge army had been torn into pieces. Helplessly, he could only wave the white flag of surrender weakly.

The smoke of battle gradually dissipated. On the top of the mountain, Ying Yuan looked around the entire battlefield calmly with sharp eyes. The air was filled with post-war tranquility.

Even when victory was inevitable, he did not slack off at all. His sense of responsibility in controlling the overall situation enabled him to keep a clear head at all times.

In the distance, several soldiers escorted an enemy general with an angry look on his face to the high ground.

Ying Yuan turned around and looked at him indifferently. There was no trace of gloating in those calm eyes, only deep thought.

The enemy general stood still, suppressed his resentment, looked up at Ying Yuan, and said sarcastically:

"That's all. I underestimated you."

Ying Yuan was silent for a moment, then said softly:

"On the battlefield, there are winners and losers, and people have their own strengths and weaknesses, but you should never underestimate your opponent."

There was a firmness and tolerance in his tone, as if he was telling the enemy general, or warning himself.

Ying Yuan was not in a hurry to give the enemy general a final verdict, but waved his hand to signal the soldiers around him:
"Imprison him for the time being and keep him under close guard."

Several soldiers responded and took the enemy general to a nearby camp.

Afterwards, Ying Yuan turned to the senior military officials and convened a brief meeting with everyone.

He looked around at the lieutenants and quickly gave orders:
"Soldiers, divide into two teams. One team will count the spoils and prisoners to ensure that nothing is missed; the other team will repair the equipment and be ready to respond to any new emergencies at any time."

His voice was steady and powerful, like a beacon standing in the storm, adding an invisible barrier to the soldiers whose morale was still high. (End of this chapter)