The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day

Chapter 1393: Chapter 804: Qianyun the Nemesis, Military Strategy Discussion_3

The meals were delivered to the camp.

He just sat down.

Xie Qianyun woke up.

She really has the nose of a dog, sharper than anyone else’s.

Watching her wolf down the food, Xiao Luming’s face turned dark.

He hadn’t eaten yet, and she almost devoured everything before he could taste it.

Wu Shen watched from the side, feeling all sorts of fear.

He feared the Emperor might fly into a rage at any moment.

However, as the morning passed, the Emperor’s face twisted in restraint, yet he did not show his temper to the Empress.

Even at this moment.

The Emperor, always the most attentive to etiquette, tolerates the Empress’s lack of refinement, elegantly picking up his chopsticks to eat with grace and dignity.

In contrast to the Empress’s eating style.

The difference was like night and day.

Xie Qianyun seemed to realize her own boldness.

In the Imperial Palace, she could pretend, as life there was idly boring every day, and she had never starved. Eating was mostly just to stay alive.

She wiped her mouth and became much more refined.

Xiao Luming’s expression seemed to ease somewhat.

After the two finished their meal.

"Is the rash on my face better?" Xiao Luming asked.

"Much better, Your Majesty," Xie Qianyun said earnestly, examining him.

The bumps had receded, though still slightly reddish.

Xiao Luming didn’t feel as itchy anymore.

He ordered, "Have the Great General prepare; I want to understand the current war situation and the strategy ahead."

"Yes," Wu Shen promptly responded.

Moments later.

Xie Ruotong personally invited Xiao Luming to the military tent.

Xie Ruotong reported, "The main position of the enemy is south of the Hebei Desert, separated from us by a desert in between. Originally thought to be isolated, unexpectedly there is an Oasis east of the desert. The enemy’s last sneak attack went through this Oasis, raided our camp, killing over 2,000 of our soldiers, and then returned along the same route. Now the Oasis is occupied by the enemy; our army must traverse the desert to reach there. However, moving through the desert is tough, and our troops lack desert warfare experience, making breakthroughs difficult."

Xiao Luming listened silently.

Xie Qianyun shared her strategy, "That’s why I’ve urgently summoned Wu Huahao back, intending for him to lead 5,000 cavalry to cross the desert, first disrupting the enemy-occupied Oasis. With our rear troops supporting, we’ll seize the Oasis and drive the enemy south of Mobei. Once we occupy the Oasis, moving further south to expel the enemy from Hebei will be straightforward!"

Xiao Luming nodded, agreeing with Xie Ruotong’s strategy.

First take the Oasis, then march to completely expel the enemy from Hebei.

However.

Xiao Luming asked, "With the Oasis now occupied by the enemy, have we scouted their military status clearly?"

"Still scouting, only knowing they’ve concentrated most forces at the Oasis, with strict military vigilance. They clearly understand the Oasis is key to success or failure, as it provides survival conditions in the desert," Xie Ruotong replied.

"Since it is so crucial, the enemy’s military strength at the Oasis must be formidable," Xiao Luming evaluated.

"Indeed," Xie Ruotong nodded, "But even so, we must take the Oasis; otherwise, we remain passive. After their sneak attack, the enemy can quickly retreat, and if we pursue, we’ll fall into a disadvantaged position, leading to unnecessary casualties."

"My intention is, since the Oasis is so important, most of the enemy’s military forces should be concentrated there. Therefore, their main camp south of Hebei should be quite weak. Instead of attacking their well-defended Oasis military base, we could capture their main base south of Hebei, which must be their stronghold. If we occupy it, the enemy will find themselves surrounded at the Oasis. No matter how resource-rich the Oasis, it is, after all, just an Oasis; resources will eventually be exhausted. Once we cut off supplies, the enemy will lose resistance capability."

Xie Ruotong was somewhat surprised.

Xie Qianyun and other generals were shocked by Xiao Luming’s sudden strategy.

Wasn’t it said the young Emperor had never been to war?!

Moreover, Daxuan Kingdom has indeed been quite peaceful these years, with rare external invasions.