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Chapter 209 Cai Fu: This is called luring the snake out of its hole! [2nd update]

Outside the central command tent.

Hundreds of spies gathered together, yet remained completely silent, demonstrating the strictness of Zhang Shuye's military discipline.

If it weren't for Shan Tinggui and Wei Dingguo acting as traitors, it wouldn't have been easy for Cai Fu to infiltrate the area.

Cai Fu, disguised as one of Zhang Shuye's personal guards, came out holding Zhang Shuye's waist token, his sharp gaze sweeping over the crowd:
Wow, there are so many people!

It must be said that Zhang Shuye was a master of intelligence warfare; knowing himself and his enemy ensured victory in every battle.

Although the imperial army could not completely surround Liangshan Marsh, the presence of spies could cover it to the greatest extent possible.

"My lord has given the order—"

Cai Fu frowned: "This is a secret order. I'll tell the people in front, and you pass it on from one to the next."

So the spies standing in the front row stepped forward, their noses almost touching Cai Fu's chest muscles.

"My lord has ordered that tonight our army 'lure the snake out of its hole'!"

Cai Fu lowered his voice and told them:
"We need to create the illusion that the rebel camp has been destroyed!"
"Do you understand what 'camp bombing' means? It's a camp siren!"

"After an incense stick has burned, you shall quietly set fires all over the central army camp!"
"When fires break out everywhere, you will then mingle with the chaotic troops and shout at the top of your lungs, 'Oh no! The rebels have stormed in!'"

One of the spies couldn't help but question, "But won't our troops really panic and break out?"

"Absolutely not!"

Cai Fu glared at him:
"You'll see what looks like a panicked camp!"

Everyone was panicked, shouting and screaming; it was utter chaos...

"Actually, this was all arranged by my husband long ago!"

"What you're seeing is all an illusion, an act!"

"Everyone is putting on a big show to lure the rebels in!"
This is called 'luring the snake out of its hole'!
"Once the rebels break in, then we'll get serious and take them down in one fell swoop!"

The spy exclaimed, "Wow!"

"besides!"

Cai Fu emphasized as he reminded them:

"During the previous attack on Liangshan Marsh, many government troops surrendered to the rebels!"
"So it's very possible they'll come in wearing government army uniforms!"

"Don't let them get away with this!"
"You have to take responsibility and remind our people that the government troops who have broken in are all rebels in disguise!"

"As for General Shan, General Wei, General Wang, and General Dong, they will take the opportunity to cut off the rebels' retreat!"
"You can kill without worry!"

The spy replied, "Understood!"

Cai Fu nodded: "Alright, pass the message down immediately, and be sure to keep it confidential!"

"Yes!"

These dozen or so spies were all leaders, shrewd and capable, and they immediately relayed Zhang Shuye's secret orders.

……

It is two miles to the left of the central army camp.

Dong Ping and Wang Wenbin led 10,000 troops and waited here. Dong Ping, mounted on his horse, gazed into the distance.

"Hmph! The agreed time is almost here, why hasn't the fire started yet?"

Wang Wenbin chuckled: "His plan to lure the snake out of its hole won't be easy; the rebels have to fall into the trap first!"
"I wonder if those old soldiers he sent out to carry out the 'ruse' will be able to fool the rebels!"

Dong Ping curled his lip: "Hmph! Isn't it just the 'Zhou Yu beats Huang Gai' routine?"
"As long as a traitor has been to school..."

Before he could finish speaking, the central army camp burst into flames!

And in the blink of an eye, the entire central army camp was engulfed in flames!
Wang Wenbin clicked his tongue: "Looks like the rebels haven't read any books."

Dong Ping: "Hmph!"

Soon, shouts of battle erupted from the central army camp!
Wang Wenbin pointed his rifle at the central army camp:
"go ahead!"

So Wang Wenbin and Dong Ping led an army of 10,000 men and rushed toward the central army camp engulfed in flames.

At the same time, two miles to the right of the central army camp, Shan Tinggui and Wei Dingguo also led five thousand men toward the central army camp.

However, Shan Tinggui and Wei Dingguo already knew the inside story. They deliberately slowed down their advance and march, allowing Wang Wenbin and Dong Ping to arrive first... Sure enough, Wang Wenbin and Dong Ping arrived at the central army camp first.

Seeing the chaotic scene of men and horses scattered throughout the central army camp, Wang Wenbin looked at Dong Ping:

"In his secret letter, Zhang Shuye said he would have the rebels dressed in government military uniforms storm his camp!"

"Let's charge in and fight! The government troops inside are all rebels!"

"Humph!"

Dong Ping nodded: "Brother Wang, let's charge in!"

"rush!"

Wang Wenbin was also the instructor of the 800,000 Imperial Guards in Tokyo. Confident in his bravery, he charged into the wide-open gate of the central army camp!
Dong Ping was equally confident in his own strength, but because Wang Wenbin had connections, Dong Ping made sure Wang Wenbin made the first contribution.

For a fierce general like him, this is a piece of cake; he just has to do it!

"kill--"

Wang Wenbin and Dong Ping charged into the central army camp one after the other, followed closely by 10,000 troops!

"Oh no! The rebels have broken in!"

A spy shouted loudly, his heart pounding with fear as he did so:
Is this an act?

The government troops around them emerged from their tents in a daze, some shirtless, some barefoot, and some even without trousers, all lounging around, brandishing knives and spears and killing anyone they saw!

"Oh no! The rebels have broken in!"

A weasel-faced, sharp-mouthed spy ran past him shouting, but he grabbed him.
"Stop shouting! Won't that cause a problem?"

"Come here, I'm going to tell you!"

The weasel-faced, shifty-eyed, and monkey-like spy looked around and pulled him behind the military tent:

"Pfft, pfft!"

With a few more stabs, the assassin died with his eyes wide open, unable to rest in peace.

The weasel-faced, shifty-eyed, and monkey-like spy ran out again:

"Oh no! The rebels have broken in!"

……

On a large ship, Ruan Xiaoer, the "Standing Earthly Tai Sui," asked Guan Sheng:
"General Guan, shall we just dock like this?"

Guan Sheng: "Not bad."

Ruan Xiaoer couldn't help but remind him, "General Guan, Zhang Shuye's spies are very capable. What if we're discovered..."

"Don't worry, they won't notice!"

Guan Sheng stood at the bow of the boat, stroking his beard with one hand, and said inscrutably:
"We'll dock!"

Ruan Xiaoer then took a leaf with both hands, held it to his lips, and skillfully blew on it:
"force--"

With a sharp whistle, large and small ships quickly docked in the darkness!

Guan Sheng led his Red Hare off the boat, and seeing how easily he walked, Ruan Xiaoer couldn't help but praise him:
"General Guan is skilled in naval warfare!"

"That's natural!"

Guan Sheng squinted and stroked his beard, saying:
"My ancestor Guan flooded seven armies and was invincible in naval warfare!"

"Guan respects his ancestors the most; how could he not know naval warfare?"

Ruan Xiaoer gave a thumbs up: "General Guan truly has the spirit of his ancestor!"

Guan Sheng laughed heartily, mounted his horse, and shouted, "Brothers, let's go!"

Lu Junyi disembarked from another large ship, supported by Yan Qing. They exchanged a glance after hearing Guan Sheng speak:
Fourth Brother is bragging again!

The 10,000-strong Liangshan army, led by Lu Junyi and Guan Sheng, quickly assembled and headed towards the government army camp.

When they were about two miles away from the central army camp, Lu Junyi and Guan Sheng stopped.

No rush, let's wait for the elder brother's orders!

(End of this chapter)