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"I recently heard that the general is leading troops to fight, so I will seek an opportunity to make a contribution and return to the court."

"I was also sent to harass the army yesterday at noon,"

"Not daring to fight the imperial army any longer, they retreated, assuming the general was already prepared."

Guan Sheng then realized why he had been on guard all day yesterday.

However, only one army retreated without a fight.

"General Huyan, you...."

Guan Sheng exclaimed in surprise,

"Didn't they say you'd already been executed by Liangshan?"

"That was all a treacherous scheme by Liangshan,"

Huyan Zhuo said with a face full of hatred,

"That Liangshan chieftain spread the news that I had been killed by them,"

"Once the imperial court lowers its guard,"

"But they sent men to tie up my whole family and take them to Liangshan."

"Then, by threatening to save my family's lives, they coerced me into working for Liangshan."

"I had no choice but to surrender to Liangshan."

"Now that we have learned that General Guan is leading his troops here,"

"That's why I came here secretly to see you."

"I see,"

Guan Sheng nodded.

“I said that the Hu family has been loyal and virtuous for generations, how could they betray the court and become outlaws?”

"General, have you come here with a plan to defeat the enemy and achieve merit?"

Chapter 1496 Let's go! Let's launch a sneak attack!

Huyan Zhuo nodded.

"After the Liangshan bandits learned that the general was leading troops to attack,"

"They then set up camp outside the marshland,"

"This makes it easier for the bandits to harass the imperial army along the way."

"Tonight it's Han Tao and I on duty,"

"General Guan, you can lead your troops and follow me to secretly infiltrate the bandit camp,"

"Capture Zhao Dalang, the leader of Liangshan stronghold, alive!"

“Transport it to Tokyo.”

"At that time, the general could achieve great deeds,"

"I can also ask the court to pardon my crime of military defeat and allow me to return to being a good citizen."

Guan Sheng frowned upon hearing this and said,

"As you know, my troops have been harassed by bandits for the past two days,"

"Our fighting strength has been greatly reduced; we'll launch a night raid tonight."

"I'm afraid we'll be defeated by the bandits instead. It would be better to wait a few days."

Huyan Zhuo shook his head and said,

"Not to be missed."

"I also know about your troop situation,"

"However, Liangshan's retreat today was due to the general's well-fortified camp,"

"We withdrew because we didn't want too many casualties."

"They will send a large army to break through the camp tomorrow,"

"At that time, even if the general wanted to defend the camp to the death, he would not be able to."

"So that's how it is,"

Guan Sheng has witnessed the might of the Liangshan army today.

On his side, however, his troops were disloyal and their soldiers were not on the same page.

It's just a night's rest.

The decisive battle is tomorrow.

They lost more often than they won.

If Huyan Zhuo truly comes to surrender,

Therefore, his strategy undoubtedly has the highest probability of success.

But if he really turned to thieves,

If I go there, I will fall into the ambush of the Liangshan bandits.

Guan Sheng thought for a while,

“If we are to raid the camp, we must recall Xuanzan.”

"Wait a moment, I'll send someone to fetch him back."

Then he told Huyan Zhuo to stay in the main tent.

He sent someone to invite Xuan Zan and Hao Siwen.

Hao Siwen then took up his post in the camp.

They arrived very quickly.

"May I ask why you have summoned me, my worthy brother?"

Guan Sheng immediately explained Huyan Zhuo's purpose.

Hao Siwen thought for a while,

"I think it's worth a try,"

“Huyan Zhuo comes from a military family; he wouldn’t easily surrender to the traitors.”

"Moreover, the enemy has many soldiers and generals, and our army is already exhausted."

"Liangshan has already secured victory; there's no need for any further strategies."

"But if we don't achieve victory through a surprise attack,"

"I'm afraid we'll be defeated by the Liangshan bandits."

The two discussed it for a short time,

The soldiers also found Xuanzan outside the camp.

Xuanzan heard about this.

"Since both of my brothers say this is feasible,"

"Then what else is there to discuss?"

"Therefore, I will lead three thousand soldiers to accompany Huyan Zhuo in attacking the camp,"

"If there is a trap, I will be the only one implicated."

"My two brothers may devise another plan."

Guan Sheng shook his head upon hearing this.

"We brothers will live and die together."

"How can we let you risk your life to do this kind of work all by yourself?"

"Besides, the army is already disloyal; if we fail again in the raid,"

"The army will inevitably scatter; it would be better to mobilize the entire army."

"Victory or defeat hinges on this moment; we must fight with all our might!"

"Let fate decide the outcome."

Speaking of which,

Guan Sheng looked up at the sky.

A sudden feeling of powerlessness arose.

The three of them have reached an agreement.

Xuan Zan and Hao Siwen then went to gather the troops.

Guan Sheng then returned to the main tent and spoke with Hu Yanzhuo.

While the two were discussing Liangshan in the main tent,

Suddenly, a commotion broke out outside the camp.

Guan Sheng blushed involuntarily.

"The soldiers in the battalion come from various parts of eastern and Hebei provinces,"

Some conflicts are inevitable.

Huyan Zhuo was also well aware of the flaws in the imperial military system.

If we wipe out a rabble,

The imperial army could also barely manage the task.

If they encounter an evenly matched enemy, they will most likely be routed.

Half an hour later,

Xuan Zan and the other two then mustered all their troops.

Guan Sheng also donned his armor.

The horses removed their bells, and the soldiers gagged themselves.

They followed Huyan Zhuo northward.

After walking for about half an hour,

However, they encountered a group of Liangshan soldiers on night patrol.

Where are the troops ahead?

Xuanzan saw this,

They spurred their horses forward to engage in battle.

Hu Yanzhuo whispered,

"Yes, General. All of you follow behind my horse and say no more."

Guan Sheng saw that the soldiers on night patrol had all followed behind Huyan Zhuo's horse.

I can finally relax.

After walking a few more miles,

Looking at the Liangshan stronghold in front of us.

Huyan Zhuo clasped his hands in a fist salute and said,

"I went up and called for the gate to be opened,"

"Just wait for the gates to open, then you can charge in,"

"Go straight in and you'll find Chao Gai's central command tent."