The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 695 The Enemy Army Falls into Chaos
"Today's situation tells us that intelligence gathering is extremely important."

Zhu Xiong Ying remarked, "We need to further strengthen our investigation system and the coordination between us."

Ye Qingzhou nodded and said seriously, "That's right, we may encounter more crises like this in the future, and we must be prepared."

"Correct."

Lin Qiming echoed, "I will continue to train the archers to improve their alertness and reaction speed."

As the days went by and the aftermath of the great battle gradually dissipated, Zhu Xiong Ying became increasingly aware of the importance of intelligence gathering.

On a dusty morning, he summoned Ye Qingzhou and Lin Qiming to his tent to prepare to issue new instructions.

"Qingzhou, your caution and resourcefulness behind enemy lines are impressive."

Zhu Xiong Ying cut straight to the point, his eyes full of trust, "I want to send you infiltrate enemy-occupied territory to gather more information about their movements and strategies. This time, it's for the sake of future protracted operations."

Ye Qingzhou sat upright, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "I understand, this is very important to us. I will do my best to obtain more valuable intelligence."

"Remember, be very careful."

Zhu Xiong spoke at length, then turned to Lin Qiming, "Qiming, you haven't been idle either. I need you to continue leading the archers in high-intensity training. Our survival depends on the reaction and accuracy of each individual."

Lin Qiming nodded solemnly, "I will have them ready to strike at any time."

A few days after their separation, Ye Qingzhou packed his bags and began a secret operation in enemy-occupied territory.

Relying on his intelligence and stealth skills, he successfully blended into the enemy ranks, moving through their camp like a ghost.

One night a few weeks later, a pigeon quietly landed in Zhu Xiong Ying's tent. He unfolded the secret letter sent by Ye Qing Zhou, on which the map clearly marked the enemy's movement route and the location of the command center.

He quickly realized that this was the perfect opportunity to launch an attack on the enemy command post.

Zhu Xiong Ying immediately convened a military meeting. The map was laid out on the table, and everyone stared at it intently.

"This is our chance to secure victory in one fell swoop."

Zhu Xiong Ying pointed to the map and said, "Our target is the enemy's command center. To ensure the operation goes smoothly, I will select an elite squad to launch a surprise attack under cover of night."

Lin Qiming then joined the meeting and listened to the plan. "The archers and I will be responsible for perimeter security to ensure you are not disturbed during the operation."

Night once again became their ally, and the crescent moon hung in the sky, illuminating the elite squad's stealthy path.

Lin Qiming and his archers silently spread out in formation on the hillside, their eyes fixed on any possible enemy movements, their bows and arrows ready to be fired.

Near the front-line command center, Zhu Xiong Ying's assault team advanced steadily and quietly toward the target.

Just as an enemy sentry was about to approach, Lin Qiming's arrow flashed across the night sky like lightning, eliminating any potential risk of being discovered.

With the collapse of the command center, the enemy forces fell into chaos.

As night fell, the surroundings were so quiet that you could almost hear the wind rustling through the leaves.

Zhu Xiong Ying stood on the highest point of the hill, gazing at the enemy's supply depot in the distance.

With the command center collapsed, the enemy forces were in complete disarray. Now was the perfect time to continue the pursuit and completely shake the enemy's foundation.

"Lin Qiming,"

Zhu Xiong Ying turned around and said seriously, "You will immediately lead your new squad to clear out the remaining enemies on the way to the supply depot. We need to ensure the smooth advance of the main force."

Lin Qiming nodded in acceptance, his eyes gleaming with determination.

"Understood, I will live up to your expectations,"

As he spoke, he and his archers quickly disappeared into the night.

At the same time, Zhu Xiong Ying couldn't stop thinking about Ye Qing Zhou.

He knew that it was this brave scout who received crucial information behind enemy lines, which gave them the initiative they had now.

Although Ye Qingzhou was in a dangerous situation, he still continuously sent back the most valuable intelligence.

This made Zhu Xiong Ying not only grateful, but also feel very relieved.

Inside the enemy camp, Ye Qingzhou remained hidden like a ghost.

He noticed the enemy commander's frantic activity, as he began deploying heavy troops in an attempt to defend.

Their vigilance and unease were obvious.

Ye Qingzhou carefully recorded these changes, preparing to convey them to the Ming army during the next contact.

“They look increasingly nervous,”

Ye Qingzhou muttered to himself, focusing his attention on the enemy's troop movements.

He understood that Zhu Xiong Ying would definitely use this intelligence to launch a brilliant comeback. Just as expected, Zhu Xiong Ying soon received the latest intelligence from the front.

He quickly adjusted the plan, making the troops more flexible in operations, while ordering the army to adopt encirclement tactics to cut off the enemy's external support.

As time went on, enemy reinforcements were slow to arrive, their morale plummeted, and more and more soldiers began to question their battle objectives.

As dawn broke, Lin Qiming had successfully led his squad to clear all obstacles, allowing the main force of the Ming army to advance without hindrance.

"Everything is as you wish; the enemy can no longer defend themselves."

After Lin Qiming met up with Zhu Xiong Ying, he reported to her.

Finally, Zhu Xiong Ying led the Ming army to storm the supply depot with overwhelming force, completely cornering the enemy.

After this fierce battle, he personally beheaded the enemy commander, declaring victory in the battle.

As Zhu Xiong Ying raised the banner of the Ming Dynasty, the bewildered remnants of the enemy-occupied territory quickly collapsed.

The victory flags fluttered in the morning sun, and the busy figures of the Ming army moved through the occupied territories, beginning the reorganization and construction of the new land.

Zhu Xiong Ying stood on the high ground and looked around. He knew that this victory was hard-won, but even greater challenges lay ahead.

"Lin Qiming, the task of repairing the damaged roads and all the infrastructure along the way is entrusted to you."

Zhu Xiong Ying pinched the bridge of her nose, exhausted but not allowing herself to relax.

Lin Qiming nodded and accepted the order, leading his soldiers to quickly get to work.

For a time, the sounds of hammers, chisels, and earth being moved rose and fell.

Meanwhile, Ye Qingzhou, who was hiding far behind enemy lines, was not idle.

He silently swept across the perilous camp, listening intently to every command delivered by the enemy commander.

Finally, he gleaned a crucial piece of information: the enemy was secretly gathering, intending to launch a counterattack.

"We can't miss this opportunity."

Ye Qingzhou mentally instructed himself to carefully pass on this crucial information to Zhu Xiong Ying.

After the message was delivered, Zhu Xiong Ying changed his previous strategy of encirclement and annihilation.

In order to defend against possible enemy attacks, he quickly divided his troops into several routes, set up multiple lines of defense, and directed the Ming army to advance through the fog with Ye Qingzhou's guidance.

He knew that the battle was not truly over.

As expected, the enemy launched a counterattack, but their attempts were thwarted by Zhu Xiong Ying's ingenious formations under the heavy defenses.

Lin Qiming's team played a crucial role, not only ensuring logistical support but also providing strong assistance at critical moments on multiple occasions.

"I never thought we would actually make it through."

After a fierce battle, Lin Qiming patted the dust off his shoulders and looked at the soldiers in the distance, who looked tired but were full of enthusiasm.

"Don't be too happy yet, this is just the beginning."

Zhu Xiong Ying remained calm as always and continued to plan the next strategic move.

With Ye Qingzhou's cooperation and the troops' unremitting efforts, the enemy's counterattack plan was repeatedly thwarted and eventually collapsed completely.

Zhu Xiong Ying seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, mobilized a large army for a full-scale counterattack, and annihilated all enemy forces with thunderous force, ensuring the long-term victory of the Ming Dynasty.

With the end of the war, Zhu Xiong Ying began the work of regional reconstruction.

He convened local officials to discuss how to bring peace and stability to the people.

On the post-war land, the music of peace began to play once again.

Ye Qingzhou undoubtedly made a great contribution in this battle. He was no longer the lone spy, but was accepted as an outstanding hero in the Ming army.

In a newly prosperous border town of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Xiong Ying stood in front of a long table covered with scrolls, his expression focused.

Opposite him, several local officials were solemnly awaiting his approval.

These scrolls not only contain important plans for people's livelihood, but also the essence of wisdom condensed after heated debates.

"Gentlemen, if these policies are successfully implemented, they can quickly restore people's lives."

Zhu Xiong Ying spoke in a steady tone, and the surrounding officials nodded in agreement.

Amidst the hectic activity and endless meetings, the shadow of war slowly dissipated, and new hope began to rise.

(End of this chapter)