Zhang Yong's face was full of excitement and pride. He said solemnly:

"I will definitely live up to the general's expectations!"

Meanwhile, the mud-stained letter in the camp caused quite a bit of discussion among the soldiers.

Ying Yuan realized the potential influence therein, and organized an in-depth military morale seminar, inviting the soldiers to sit around and talk.

During the discussion, Ying Yuan emphasized:

"Each of us is fighting for something we believe in, whether it's for our family, our friends, or a higher ideal."

His words made every soldier fall into deep thought, as if injecting a shot of adrenaline into their hearts.

After the meeting, the noise in the camp gradually subsided, and Ying Yuan had already made a decision in his heart.

He will personally lead a team of elite troops to conduct reconnaissance at a key strategic location.

Li Tao is accompanying him, and the two sides will have the opportunity to further deepen their trust in each other during this operation.

The morning sun shines on the camp, and the air is filled with the atmosphere of busyness and enterprising.

Zhang Yong received the order and was appointed as the team leader, responsible for the preparations before the operation.

He stood in front of the assembled soldiers, his face calm:
"Brothers, our mission today is very important. Every detail may affect the success or failure of the operation. Everyone must go all out!"

Ying Yuan walked to Zhang Yong and said softly:
"Remember, delegating tasks and motivating morale are the keys to leadership."

Zhang Yong nodded, feeling a great sense of responsibility and a little nervousness, but more of the excitement of the challenge.

During the march, a thin mist shrouded the surroundings and the shadows of the trees swayed.

Suddenly, the vanguard sent out an alarm that there were signs of enemy scouts lurking ahead.

Zhang Yong made a quick judgment. He commanded his team to hide and hide, and quietly approach and observe.

"Everyone, advance slowly and don't alert the enemy."

Zhang Yong whispered orders and used gestures to indicate the action plan.

Under his command, the team moved as quickly and silently as a falcon and successfully surrounded the enemy scouts.

After a fierce but quick confrontation, Zhang Yong's team successfully captured the enemy spy and obtained intelligence on the enemy.

Not far away, watching the well-trained team in action, Ying Yuan said to Li Tao:
"Young people have begun to show their talents, and this is exactly the force most needed in the battle."

Li Tao observed Zhang Yong's busy figure, nodded silently, and showed approval:

"It seems we have really picked up a good seedling."

At the same time, the mysterious letter was finally cracked, revealing the enemy's strategic deployment.

Ying Yuan was thinking in his mind that he must formulate a new battle plan to deal with the upcoming challenges.

Night slowly fell, and the air on the battlefield was filled with tension and anxiety.

Zhang Yong carefully handed the captured intelligence to Ying Yuan, his face unable to conceal his excitement and caution.

"General Ying, these are the intel we got from the enemy scouts. It looks like they plan to launch an attack early tomorrow morning."

Zhang Yong said.

Ying Yuan nodded calmly, quickly unfolded a map, his eyes sharp.

He calmly glanced at the enemy deployment marked in the intelligence, and after a calm analysis, he said decisively:
"We can't just sit there and wait for death. We must seize the opportunity to counterattack. This time, we will use their own tactics against us and lure them deeper into our territory."

At Ying Yuan's suggestion, Zhang Yong was promoted to the front-line commander of the counterattack.

Ying Yuan patted his shoulder and encouraged:

"Zhang Yong, this time it's up to you. Give full play to your abilities. This is not only a battle, but also a test for you."

Zhang Yong felt a little nervous, but also excited because of this trust.

He secretly made up his mind to complete the mission and ensure the greatest victory with the smallest loss.

Back in his tent, he busily began planning every step, carefully calculating the deployment of troops and the timing of the attack.

At the same time, the meticulous Li Tao accepted another dangerous mission. He was sent behind enemy lines to create chaos within the enemy and thus weaken the enemy's command system.

Li Tao understood that his actions would greatly affect the outcome of the battle on the front line, so he had to be cautious to ensure the success of the mission.

In the darkness of night, he blended silently into the enemy camp, wandering like a shadow out of the enemy's sight.

The next morning, the battle finally began.

Zhang Yong stood at the front line, commanding the team calmly and decisively.

He saw through the enemy's traps in advance, led the team to avoid them cleverly, and concentrated superior forces to launch a surprise attack.

This tactic caught the enemy off guard, and the enemy's lines continued to collapse in the chaos.

After a period of fierce fighting, Zhang Yong successfully led his team to break through the enemy's encirclement and won a strategic victory.

Ying Yuan, who was watching quietly from a distance, had relief and hope in his eyes.

This victory is not only a counterattack against the enemy, but also a proof of the ability of the younger generation.

He thought to himself that at the next high-level meeting, he would do his utmost to advocate the participation of more young officers to ensure long-term combat advantage.

At the same time, Li Tao returned quietly and brought back an unexpected news.

His face was slightly solemn:

"General Ying, there seems to be an unknown force lurking within the enemy. Their motives are unclear, but it looks like they may have an impact on the overall situation of the war."

The day after the victory, Ying Yuan stood in the central tent of the camp, and the tense meeting atmosphere filled the air.

He looked around at the core staff sitting around him and knew that the current situation was more complicated than ever before.

Li Tao was placed next to him, his face still with a cautious look.

"Everyone,"

Ying Yuan spoke, his voice heavy.
"The intelligence Li Tao brought back shows that there is an unknown force within the enemy, and it is ready to make a move and try to escalate our situation."

The people present at the meeting looked at each other with different expressions.

Wang Zhi, a veteran general who had participated in many strategic meetings, couldn't help but interrupt:

"General Ying, if this is true, can this unknown force become our breakthrough point?"

Ying Yuan nodded, but his expression was solemn:

"That's why we have to be cautious. Li Tao, tell us in detail about the strange signs in that battle."

Li Tao stood up and said in a steady tone:
"I noticed that when the battle was at its most intense, several key enemy positions suddenly lost coordination and even hindered each other. This was unlike the enemy's style that we knew before."

His words caught the attention of those present.

Another young officer on the staff, Chen Yang, spoke thoughtfully:
"Do these signs mean that there are already signs of division within the enemy?"

Ying Yuan pondered for a moment, then gave a decisive order:

"No matter what it is, we can't just sit there and do nothing. Li Tao, you are responsible for thoroughly investigating the true intentions of this force. If we can stir up conflicts among them, it will be a great help to us."

Li Tao nodded firmly:
"Understood, General Ying, I will proceed with caution."

At this time, Ying Yuan turned his gaze to Zhang Yong:

"Zhang Yong, you performed very well in yesterday's battle. In the new plan, I hope you can serve as the front-line commander and be responsible for the integration of the troops on the front line."

Zhang Yong was extremely happy, but still said modestly:

"Thanks to General Ying for his kindness, I will do my best to live up to your trust."

The atmosphere of the meeting eased slightly, and Ying Yuan felt a little relieved.

He knew that the most urgent task was to consolidate his own position while exploring the enemy's internal turmoil.

Under the cover of night, Li Tao quietly sneaked into the enemy camp.

He walked steadily and looked calm, but his heart was filled with anticipation and caution for the unknown. (End of this chapter)