We'll have you impersonate the Crown Prince and create a prosperous era for the Great Qian Dyna

Lin Tong dared to say this because he had the confidence to back it up.

Eight teams entered the hunting grounds. Before his cavalry could even set up camp, the Third Prince ordered them to attack the Crown Prince. After returning empty-handed, the Third Prince gave them a severe scolding.

This clearly demonstrates the Third Prince's hatred for the Crown Prince.

Lin Tong already knew how to use this hatred.

He split his army of five hundred men into two parts: one part was stationed at the camp, and the other part launched a feigned attack on Xue Fan of the Ministry of Rites.

When the news reached Zhou Rui, both civil and military officials were in an uproar.

"Has Lin Tong gone mad? Once the main force is tied up by Xue Fan, the Third Prince's cavalry can arrive in an instant. Wouldn't that put His Highness the Crown Prince in danger?"

"Could it be that Lin Tong doesn't know who Xue Fan is? Did he underestimate him?"

"On the battlefield, favorable timing, terrain, and popular support are all indispensable; Lin Tong has been too reckless!"

Those who say this are all overconfident civil officials.

Zhou Rui didn't even bother to listen and looked directly at Zheng Rong.

"Could the Duke of Protectorate see through Instructor Lin's scheme?"

Zheng Rong frowned slightly and silently shook his head.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have not spent much time with Instructor Lin and do not know his character, let alone his military strategy."

Although both were formidable figures who fought their way out of the northern frontier, the northern frontier of the Great Qian Dynasty was vast, bordering three large countries and four or five small countries, with no fewer than six or seven generals stationed there.

When Zheng Rong and Instructor Lin were in the northern frontier, they were each guarding their own territory and were not familiar with each other.

But Zheng Rong knew that among those who fought their way out of the northern frontier, there were no fools.

He frowned and looked at Zhou Rui.

"However, I believe that Instructor Lin's actions are by no means due to greed for credit or recklessness, nor are they due to madness or insanity."

"No matter how large the hunting ground is, it can't compare to the battlefield. The eight teams are distributed throughout, seemingly far apart, but actually very close. In other words, no matter who enters, they wouldn't dare to act rashly in the short term."

"Because of you and me, we both think, 'If my main force gets bogged down, others will seize the opportunity to capture the flag...'"

He was halfway through his sentence when Zheng Rong suddenly froze.

While the others didn't understand Lin Tong's thoughts, Zheng Rong did. She called over the guard who had delivered the message and questioned him carefully, then smiled without saying a word.

Upon seeing this, the civil and military officials were filled with curiosity, yet dared not press for answers.

Zhou Rui also turned to the side.

"Lord Protector of the Nation, what exactly is Lin Tong planning to do? Could you please tell me?"

Zheng Rong smiled.

"His Majesty will find out soon enough; it would be less enjoyable for me to say it out loud."

Zhou Rui could only return empty-handed, anxiously sending his guards to inquire about the situation.

Soon after, new news arrived.

Lin Tong led three hundred men and clashed with Xue Fan's forces from the Ministry of Rites!

Although the two sides haven't made a move yet, the trend is already there!

If they could get the news, the Third Prince would naturally get the news too, and he was so excited that he summoned the centurions to discuss the matter.

"The main force of the Crown Prince's army is currently tied down by the Ministry of Rites' troops. Who dares to attack the Crown Prince's camp and capture their generals and flags for us?"

Several centurions immediately raised their hands, vying to be the first to volunteer, afraid of falling behind.

Zhou Tianze was overjoyed and immediately picked one he liked, ordering him to lead the cavalry to attack the crown prince.

The five hundred men were divided into two groups. The main force, consisting of over four hundred and thirty soldiers led by a centurion, went to the prince's camp, leaving only fifty men to guard the camp.

The cavalry launched their attack, advancing rapidly with virtually no resistance.

Upon arriving at the prince's camp, the infantrymen were unable to stop them at all.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the crown prince ordered a retreat, clearly choosing to protect the military flag.

The several centurions exchanged glances, their eyes flashing with murderous intent.

They were personally selected by Qin Zhi'ang to enter this competition, specifically to kill the Crown Prince!

"Chase!"

At a command, more than four hundred men ignored the other infantrymen, bypassed the military camp, and rushed toward the Crown Prince's banner.

After chasing for about two miles, a gong suddenly rang out.

Before the cavalrymen knew what had happened, they saw that the previously chaotic deserters had stopped in their tracks.

They stepped aside, and the barricades behind them were already in place. No matter how the cavalrymen urged their horses forward, the horses would not advance any further.

After all, Ma wasn't blind. Those barricades were so big, with their tips pointing directly at their own army formation. If they charged through, wouldn't they be committing suicide?

The centurions felt a sudden unease.

Another gong sounded, signaling Lin Tong's return with his troops!

Suddenly, the Crown Prince's army had many more men!

"How is this possible? Didn't Xue Fan manage to keep them occupied?"

"Damn it, we've fallen for a trap! It seems Lin Tong never actually fought Xue Fan!"

"Retreat! Retreat immediately! His Highness is in grave danger!"

The cavalrymen were thrown into chaos. Some wanted to take the opportunity to kill the prince, while others wanted to turn their horses around and go back as soon as possible.

With various military orders being issued, the soldiers below were unsure of whose orders to follow.

Just now.

A series of whooshing sounds rang out.

The arrows finally came in handy.

The cavalry formation understood that they could not disobey, so they immediately turned around and prepared to leave.

But when they tried to return the way they came, they found that the road was blocked and there was no way back.

As if things weren't going to go wrong, another fast horse galloped by, shouting as it ran.

"Minister of War Shi Cheng has led his army towards His Highness's camp. Return immediately to rescue him!"

The several households finally panicked.

If the Third Prince is eliminated, they're doomed!

But there are barricades in front and behind, what should I do?

move!

There was no other way but to bite the bullet and carry it.

Of the more than 400 people, more than 200 came down on the spot to move the barricades.

Arrows struck their armor, leaving white spots, but they pretended nothing had happened.

According to the rules, once they were hit in a vital spot by an arrow, it was equivalent to their death, and they could do nothing. But they pretended not to know anything and gritted their teeth to move those barricades!

"Isn't this just being unreasonable?"

Someone started swearing.

These people are shameless.

"We are wearing armor. No matter how powerful your arrows are, how can they penetrate our armor?"

"These shots won't kill us at all, they don't count, they don't count!"

Lin Tong was so angry he laughed.

You're going to ignore the rules and just insist on being stubborn, huh?

"Someone! Bring up the armor-piercing spikes and the composite bow!"

Ordinary bows and arrows are naturally difficult to penetrate armor, but composite bows are different!

But armor-piercing cones are even more different!

Once the armor-piercing spike is thrust out, even if it's made of wood, it can easily pierce through these paper armors.

The composite bow gave the soldiers ample opportunity to aim, bypassing their armor and shooting directly at their faces and limbs.

The cavalrymen continued to curse and say it didn't count, but when the wooden arrows pierced their bodies and blood flowed out, they became furious again.

"How could you shoot us in the face and limbs! People can die, don't you know that?"

"And what is this thing you've got? How could it pierce through armor? If it kills someone, can you take responsibility?"

That's just utter nonsense!

Lin Tong gritted his teeth in anger, but there was nothing he could do about it.

At this time.

Zhou Tianchen rode out on his horse.

"Everyone, listen to my command! Beat them hard!"

"Any death or injury will be blamed on me!"