The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day

Chapter 1400: Chapter 806: Deployment: The Cold War Between Xie Qianyun and Xiao Luming (2)

Xie Qianyun was also somewhat fatigued, but as she spoke to the critical point, her entire focus sharpened.

Everyone else was the same, watching Xiao Luming seriously, anxiously waiting for his strategy.

"I have abandoned the plan to conquer the Tartars’ base and directly strike at the heart," Xiao Luming enunciated clearly.

The words caused quite a stir among the generals present.

Xie Qianyun was also somewhat puzzled. She couldn’t help but say, "Your Majesty, I believe your previous plan was excellent. If we destroy the Tartars’ base first, catch them off-guard, and occupy their vital positions, the Tartars will be thrown into chaos, making it easy for us to defeat them and drive them away."

"But I did not consider how to prevent the Tartars from supporting with military power from the Oasis."

Xie Qianyun pressed her lips together.

In truth, she hadn’t thought of it either.

Therefore, she couldn’t blame Xiao Luming.

After all, some things in this world are irreversible.

Like birth, aging, sickness, and death.

"Therefore, I have re-planned and redeployed our strategy for this battle," Xiao Luming calmly stated, "We will attack the Oasis first, take the Oasis, then seize the Tartars’ base, and finally expel the Tartars entirely from the Hebei region."

"Your Majesty means to follow our initial deployment?" pondered the Think Tank aloud, "Now our army has acquired some desert combat ability; capturing the Oasis isn’t impossible."

"But we can’t confront them head-on; the casualties in a direct confrontation would be too severe! A true victory requires minimizing casualties." Xiao Luming addressed everyone, saying, "Our biggest challenge in attacking the Oasis is the Tartars’ strong military presence there, so we must weaken their combat power at the Oasis. And the best way to weaken them is to feign one direction and strike another."

Everyone listened intently.

Xiao Luming continued, "Wu Huahao leading the Iron Cavalry Army will still march toward the Tartars’ base. Once we march, as the Empress worries, the Tartars will surely dispatch their Oasis troops to support. When they support, their military strength at the Oasis becomes thin, and that will be the golden opportunity for our rear army to capture the Oasis."

All at once, everyone was enlightened.

So the Emperor is using a strategy of turning their moves against them.

Unable to prevent their support, we use their support to then launch a counterstrike.

Indeed, brilliant!

However.

The Think Tank expressed some concerns, stating, "Your Majesty’s plan is undoubtedly sound, but I have two concerns."

"Speak freely, Think Tank."

"First, the Iron Cavalry Army heading to the Tartars’ base is essentially bait. How can the Iron Cavalry Army ensure a safe retreat? If they are caught between the Tartars’ two armies, it does not bode well. Secondly, will the Tartars truly fall for our ruse? If the Tartars uncover our plan and decide not to send reinforcements, our scheme will be thwarted."

"The Think Tank’s concerns are well-founded, and I have also considered them, requiring precise coordination," Xiao Luming responded thoughtfully, "The Iron Cavalry Army acting as bait is to attract the attention of the Tartars’ base and Oasis troops. The base troops will likely defend without easily dispatching, due to their limited forces needing to guard the base. The Oasis troops will move to encircle, so we must time it so when they turn to attack the Iron Cavalry Army, they return to support the Oasis, but by then, our forces must have already captured the Oasis, rendering their return ineffective. Therefore, the forces attacking the Oasis must be swift and decisive without the slightest flaw."

"I have discussed with the Great General, who will personally lead the troops to attack the Oasis," Xiao Luming articulated with precision.

Xie Ruotong promptly accepted the command, "I will exert myself to the utmost, without fear of death!"

Xie Qianyun glanced at her mother.

Though she knew this battle was crucial and challenging, the idea of her mother personally leading troops to battle left her somewhat uneasy.

"As for the Think Tank’s second point of concern, I have already thought of how to prevent it." Xiao Luming explained clearly, "Whether the Tartars believe we will directly strike their heart depends on who is leading the fight! If I and the Empress lead the Iron Cavalry to directly strike at their heart, would the Tartars still doubt our intention to seize their base first?"

"Your Majesty mustn’t!" a general hastily and respectfully said, "How can the Emperor personally go to the front lines? Additionally, baiting is inherently dangerous—if the Tartars’ Oasis support force abandons the Oasis in favor of targeting Your Majesty and the Empress, Your Majesty and the Empress would be placed in extreme danger! This must not happen."