After listening to the advice, I rebelled and became an emperor of all ages

"However, if you really want to take action, you can't be too reckless."

Hailanhak continued, with a sinister tone in his voice. He was speaking to Lin Zhongyun as much as to himself.

In his opinion, now is his best chance. As long as Chagan Wuli and Lin Zhongyun are both defeated in the fight, he can reap the benefits.

He had already built up a grand blueprint in his mind: once Lin Zhongyun was defeated, the power of the Northern Barbarians would surge like a tide and sweep across the entire grassland.

He secretly thought that by that time, not only the Khan's position, but the entire world would be in his pocket. Thinking of this, a sinister smile involuntarily appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Hu Yanhuan nodded, feeling a little relieved by Hailanhak's cautious attitude. He knew that only by combining the strength of the two could they win the war.

Although he still had doubts about Hailanhak's change of attitude, it seemed that it was not a good time to raise these doubts.

At this critical moment, they must unite.

"Once we arrive at Hailan Ranch, we must act quickly." Hu Yanhuan said, his eyes gleaming with fighting spirit, "I will never allow Lin Zhongyun to interfere with my plan!"

"Very good." Hailanhak's mouth corners slightly raised, secretly planning the next course of action in his mind.

Their target is not only Lin Zhongyun, but also the foundation of the entire righteous army. As long as Lin Zhongyun is killed, the morale of the righteous army will be greatly hit, and the Northern Barbarians will be able to take advantage of the situation and regain the lost territory.

At this moment, the mountains ahead gradually revealed their outlines, and the direction of Highland Ranch was getting closer and closer.

Hu Yanhuan and Hailanhak's hearts were filled with fighting spirit, as if they had seen the dawn of victory.

Their fate, just like this rushing river, is destined to be intertwined with Lin Zhongyun's future.

As their horse team gradually approached the Highland Ranch, the surrounding scenery was constantly changing. The originally desolate grassland was gradually replaced by fertile pastures.

The grassland is covered with green grass, herds of cattle and sheep, and occasionally a few yurts can be seen dotted among them, like a vibrant painting.

As the leader of the Hailan tribe, Hailan Hake is most familiar with everything here. This Hailan Ranch nominally belongs to him.

Therefore, he also acted like a protagonist, leading the way in front, turned his head and looked at Hu Yanhuan and said: "Follow me, I am most familiar with this area."

Hailanhak rode on his horse, looking around the vast pasture, and a sense of pride surged in his heart. He knew that this land was not only the foundation of the Hailan tribe, but also the lifeline for their survival.

Seeing this, Hu Yanhuan was dissatisfied but did not say anything and followed behind Hailanhak. He knew in his heart that this was not the time to worry about these things. The most important thing at the moment was how to defeat Lin Zhongyun and win.

Soon, they arrived at the army's camp.

The camp was bustling with people, and the soldiers were busy preparing for the upcoming battle. The arrival of Hu Yanhuan and Hailanhak made the atmosphere in the camp more tense and full of expectation.

"Pass the order down, everyone, be ready and stand by at any time!" Hailanhak ordered loudly, with unquestionable majesty in his voice. The soldiers stopped their work and saluted respectfully to show their obedience.

Hu Yanhuan looked around, secretly thinking about his next move. He knew that Lin Zhongyun was no ordinary man, and if he wanted to win, he had to make a careful plan.

Lin Zhongyun was known for his wisdom and strategy, and had used his strategies to turn the tide of battle in many battles, which made people terrified. He knew that if he wanted to fight against such an opponent, he must not be careless.

So he and Hailanhak walked into the command tent together and began to discuss the specific battle plan.

There was a huge map in the tent, which marked the topography of Highland Ranch and the locations of various important strongholds.

Hu Yanhuan studied the map carefully and gradually formed a preliminary plan in his mind.

"We can use the terrain of the ranch to set an ambush and lure Lin Zhongyun into our trap." Hu Yanhuan pointed to several key locations on the map and said in a deep voice.

"Such a wide terrain is perfect for the Northern Barbarian Cavalry to charge, and the terrain is extremely favorable." There was a hint of confidence in his tone, but he also understood that facing an opponent like Lin Zhongyun, any confidence must be based on careful preparation.

"Yes, the terrain here is complex and perfect for an ambush." ​​Hailanhak nodded in agreement and added, "However, we must also be careful. Lin Zhongyun is cunning and intelligent, so we must not take it lightly."

These days, after getting to know Lin Zhongyun, he also put away his previous contempt for the rebel army.

Although he is arrogant, he is not blind. He knows that knowing both yourself and the enemy will ensure victory in every battle. Without a foolproof plan, rash action will only lead to self-destruction.

"Before that, we must scout the surroundings to make sure this is not a trap set by Lin Zhongyun."

Hu Yanhuan pondered for a moment and said cautiously, "They must ensure that they will not fall into the enemy's trap, and the premise of all this is to know the movements of the rebels."

"Yes, we need to be prepared for both situations. We can now send out scouts to investigate the movements of the rebels!"

Hailanhak stared at the map and pointed to a trail next to Hailan Ranch. "But we also need to be prepared for both situations. If the rebels know they are no match for us, they will retreat. We must block their retreat."

Hailanhak's words woke Hu Yanhuan up. Hu Yanhuan looked at Hailanhak in surprise, with a flash of surprise in his eyes.

He originally thought that Hailanhak was old and frail, and his mind was confused, but he didn't expect that his intuition was extremely sharp when it came to marching and fighting.

A sinister light flashed in his eyes, and he began to draw up a careful plan in his mind. Not only would they confront Lin Zhongyun head-on, but they would also set up numerous obstacles in unexpected places, making it impossible for him to escape.

"We can set up an ambush on this trail and send out elite cavalry to block the rebels' retreat. At the same time, we must also deploy heavy troops at the surrounding mountain passes and water sources to ensure that they have nowhere to escape."

After hearing this, Hailanhak secretly praised Hu Yanhuan's decisiveness. They had to force Lin Zhongyun into a desperate situation in order to eliminate this threat in one fell swoop.

Therefore, he marked several places on the map and said with great certainty: "If I were Lin Zhongyun, I would definitely retreat in this direction at that time.

In addition to the smooth road ahead, more importantly, there is water along the way, which is enough for them to survive for a while."

"In order to make this plan perfect, we can place archers on both sides of the trail and give the rebels a fatal blow when they pass by." Hailanhak continued to analyze, "while the main cavalry hides in the rear and launches a charge when the opportunity is ripe, forming a pincer attack."

Hu Yanhuan nodded in agreement, becoming more and more satisfied with the plan. Their goal was not only to defeat Lin Zhongyun, but also to completely destroy the morale of the rebels and let everyone know that they could no longer compete with the Northern Barbarians.

However, the next second his expression suddenly became solemn, and he changed the subject and said in a deep voice: "Besides that, there is one more thing we need to pay attention to urgently."

"Anything else?" Hailanhak raised his eyebrows and looked at Hu Yanhuan with some displeasure.

In his opinion, they had paid enough attention to Lin Zhongyun, and the plan was so detailed that it even included the location of the ambush and the allocation of troops. He really couldn't think of any unexpected events that would occur.

Hu Yanhuan's action actually boosted others' morale and diminished his own prestige.

Hu Yanhuan took a deep breath and tried to keep his voice calm. "Lin Zhongyun is full of tricks. It is hard to guarantee that he will be able to figure out our plan. The most important thing is how to force the rebels to come out and face us head-on."

As he said this, he recalled the previous battle in Juxu City. Although their cavalry charge was invincible, the rebels always hid in the camp. In that situation, they had no way to deal with the rebels.

After hearing this, Hailanhak thought for a moment, and his expression gradually eased. He realized that what Hu Yanhuan said made sense. If Lin Zhongyun chose to stay put, their advantage would be difficult to play, and they might even fall into the quagmire of a protracted war.

At that time, the greatest advantage of their Northern Barbarian Cavalry would be difficult to bring into play, and their choice of the Hailan Ranch as the location would completely lose its meaning.

"You're right." Hailanhak nodded and re-examined the entire plan. "We need to find a way to force Lin Zhongyun to fight so that we can annihilate the rebels in one fell swoop."

Seeing that Hailanhak was persuaded by him, Hu Yanhuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, he nodded slightly and began to think, and put himself in the other person's shoes. What would the military advisor choose if faced with this situation?

He closed his eyes, and the image of Lin Zhongyun emerged in his mind, a cunning and resourceful opponent.

Facing such an opponent, he must make full use of his wisdom to gain the upper hand in this battle of wits and courage.

Suddenly, Hu Yanhuan's eyes fell on the flickering lights in the camp, and an idea flashed in his mind. He thought of a bold plan - fire attack.

Fire attacks not only create chaos, but also force the rebels to abandon their camps and fight. After all, once the camp is on fire, the rebels will have nowhere to escape.

"General Hailan, I have an idea."

Hu Yanhuan lowered his voice, his eyes gleaming with excitement, and whispered: "We can take advantage of the cover of night to send an elite team to sneak into the vicinity of the rebel camp and set fire to their baggage and food."

Hearing this, Hailanhak frowned slightly, then nodded thoughtfully. Fire attack is indeed an effective strategy, especially when the enemy is unprepared.

"However, we must ensure the secrecy of this operation and not let the rebels detect it in advance." He thought about it and thought this was a very good idea.

"We can choose to act at dawn, when the enemy is least alert."

Hu Yanhuan continued, his tone full of excitement, "Moreover, we can launch an attack immediately after setting the fire and wipe them out in one fell swoop while they are in chaos."

Hailanhak weighed the pros and cons in his heart, and finally made up his mind. "Okay, let's do as you planned. We will select elite soldiers immediately."

At this time, Hu Yanzhong opened the curtain and walked into the tent. "Greetings, generals. The scouts just reported that they found traces of Lin Zhongyun nearby."

"it is good!"

Hu Yanhuan was extremely excited when he heard this. A chill flashed across his eyes and he said coldly: "It seems that it won't be long before they fall into our encirclement."

He and Hailanhak smiled at each other, as if they had already seen the scene of Lin Zhongyun being killed.

"That's right, this time my Northern Barbarians will definitely be able to avenge our previous shame!" Hailanhak also laughed heartily, but there was a barely perceptible chill in his eyes.

He knew clearly in his heart that this battle was not only for revenge, but also to completely destroy the morale of the rebels so that they would no longer be able to compete with the Northern Barbarians.

Seeing the two generals so excited, Hu Yanzhong couldn't help but get excited. He knew that if he could successfully kill Lin Zhongyun, then his Northern Barbarians would be just one step away from ruling the Central Plains.

He stood up straight and said in a firm tone: "Generals, I will send more scouts immediately to ensure that we understand the movements of the rebels. We must not allow them any chance to escape."

"Okay, be sure to proceed with caution." Hailanhak nodded and responded, "We must complete the deployment as quickly as possible without Lin Zhongyun noticing, and ensure that every detail is perfect."

"I will arrange everything." Hu Yanzhong said, then turned and walked out of the tent.

Then, Hu Yanhuan looked at Hailanhak and said meaningfully: "In that case, we will have to rely on you, General, this time." There was a subtle hint of temptation in his tone, as if he was waiting for the other party's response.

Hearing this, Hailanhak smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Please rest assured, General Huyan, I will do my best and will not let the rebels have any chance to escape."

His tone was firm, and he seemed convinced by Hu Yanhuan's plan. However, Hu Yanhuan still had some doubts in his heart.

Although Hailanhak appeared to be convinced, Hu Yanhuan knew that the old general might not be completely submissive in his heart. After all, Hailanhak held a prominent position among the northern barbarians and had an unruly character, so he might not be willing to be inferior to others.

When Hu Yanhuan thought of this, he couldn't help but become alert.

He knew that if he wanted to completely consolidate his position, he had to settle accounts with Hailanhaq after annihilating the rebels. Especially the message from Chagan Wuli a few days ago, which further strengthened his determination.

"After we completely wipe out the rebel army, we will settle accounts with Hailanhak." Hu Yanhuan thought secretly, with a cold look in his eyes. He knew that only by eliminating all potential threats could the long-term stability of the Northern Barbarians be ensured.

However, at this moment, he still needs to rely on Hailanhak's strength to successfully complete the encirclement and suppression of the rebels. Therefore, Hu Yanhuan suppressed his doubts and focused on the upcoming battle. (End of this chapter)