The Prodigal Son

After listening to Pei Du's words, they had a general understanding of the situation of the Nuoli tribe.

"What are we waiting for? Let's rest tonight and charge in first thing tomorrow morning!"

Lü Si was extremely excited.

This small force isn't even enough to fill their teeth!

They're determined to claim the credit for this territorial expansion!

"What's it to you?"

Lin Gong glared at Lü Si, then turned to Qin Yu, "Even a lion hunting a rabbit must go all out! Although the enemy's forces are weak, we must still formulate a meticulous battle plan and must not be careless!"

"right!"

Shen Jue agreed, "Eliminating the Nuoli tribe is indeed simple, but we need to consider the consequences..."

What should we do if the Nuoli tribe receives reinforcements?

Furthermore, how to achieve the greatest victory with the least casualties!

Warfare requires strategy; it's not simply a matter of both sides charging in and indiscriminately killing each other.

If they were to capture a crippled Nuoli tribe at great cost, even if they won, it would be almost the same as losing.

Afterwards, everyone discussed the detailed battle plan.

Qin Yu didn't say much; it was mainly Lin Gong, Shen Jue, and several generals in the army who were discussing the matter.

Lin Gong suggested: "Treating others with courtesy first, then resorting to force!"

First, send someone to persuade them to surrender!

The best outcome would be to take down the Nuoli tribe without bloodshed.

However, Lin Gong's suggestion was immediately opposed by Shen Jue, who argued, "Trying to be polite first before resorting to force is giving them an opportunity to ask for help!"

"Most importantly, the Nuoli tribe is almost completely controlled by the Holy Fire Cult. They harbor deep hostility towards us, and there's no need to persuade them to surrender!"

"Furthermore, I believe we should send a warning to the various tribes in southern Xinjiang with an iron fist!"

"Those who wish to oppose Great Ning must bear the wrath of Great Ning!"

Hearing Shen Jue's words, many people nodded secretly.

Shen Jue's words make sense.

While Da Ning suffered no significant losses on the battlefield, its losses outside of it were considerable.

Of the 30,000 border troops under Shen Jue's command, excluding those captured by Qin Yu and his men at Lianghekou, it is estimated that at least six or seven thousand had been lost.

This does not include the losses of soldiers from Lingqiu and Chongyi prefectures.

Regardless of the reason why the Nuoli tribe became enemies with Da Ning, they must be taught a lesson.

Otherwise, even if they conquer the Nuoli tribe, they will still be attacked by various tribes in the southern border region in the future.

This time, let's use the Nuoli tribe as an example to establish our authority!

"Yes, I also think there's no need to persuade them to surrender!"

Qin Yu finally spoke, "If the Nuoli tribe wants to surrender, they will naturally surrender upon seeing our army..."

If the enemy does not surrender voluntarily, then fight!

We must take down the Nuoli tribe with lightning speed. If the enemy sends reinforcements, we will find a way to defeat them!

If no reinforcements arrive, then end the battle as soon as possible!

As for how to govern this land, that is something the Empress and the ministers in the court should consider!

"Well said!"

Lu Si, unusually, agreed with Qin Yu's words.

Lin Gong glanced at Qin Yu, then at Shen Jue and the others, hesitated for a moment, and nodded, saying, "Since everyone wants to fight, let's just fight! A direct attack does seem to have a greater deterrent effect than persuasion!"

Qin Yu and Lin Gong both agreed to fight directly, and no one else objected.

Next, we'll discuss how to attack.

This time, Qin Yu adopted a learning attitude and didn't interrupt.

Lin Gong formulated a battle plan at an extremely fast pace.

With three thousand Wudang Flying Cavalry as the vanguard, they launched a rapid frontal assault.

Five thousand elite cavalrymen outflanked the enemy from the east, cutting off their reinforcements.

Shen Jue led 5,000 infantrymen to cover the rear, guarding against enemy attacks from the rear.

No one had any objections to Lin Gong's plan.

Qin Yu immediately approved the plan, "Then let's proceed according to this plan! Everyone can also refine the plan further to ensure it's foolproof!"

"yes!"

Everyone accepted the order.

After handing over the tasks, Qin Yu prepared to find a place to catch up on sleep.

He hadn't slept much while capturing prisoners, and yesterday he had been traveling day and night, so he was really tired now.

Qin Yu slept until almost dark.

He didn't come out of his room until there was a knock on the door, saying that Xu Wan and the others had returned.

As soon as he stepped out, he met two pairs of eyes with ill intent.

Trick three, trick four!

Meeting their gazes, Qin Yu felt a chill run down his spine.

I rely on!

What kind of looks are those?

Is he planning to beat himself up?

Gui Si stared at Qin Yu with a half-smile: "You little bastard, isn't there still a score we haven't settled?"

Qin Yu's face darkened.

Damn it, it really is true!

Why hold a grudge like that?

I had no choice but to do it, okay?

Who told you two to hide and not come out?

Qin Yu was speechless, but still, adhering to the principle of respecting the virtuous, he stepped forward with a smile, "Seniors, about what happened before..."

Before Qin Yu could finish speaking, he saw a blur rushing towards his stomach.

"puff……"

Zhao Luan from the imperial city spat out a mouthful of tea onto the battle report she had just received, and instinctively clutched her stomach.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?"

Shangguan Youyi quickly stepped forward and gently patted Zhao Luan's back.

"It's nothing, I just choked on the tea."

Zhao Luan squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth, quickly removed her hand from her stomach, and tried her best to appear as if nothing was wrong.

But that stab to my stomach just now really hurt!

It's excruciatingly painful!

It felt like someone had kicked you in the stomach.

Qin Yu!

It must have been that bastard Qin Yu who got beaten up!

That bastard!

Isn't there a ninth-realm expert protecting him?

He actually got beaten up?

Could they have run into danger?

"Is Your Majesty simply overjoyed?"

Shangguan Youyi smiled and said, "With General Lin's battle report, His Majesty can finally get a good night's sleep."

"Yes, that's true."

Zhao Luan forced a smile, but a hint of regret appeared on her face. "It's a pity that Lin Gong's battle report was too simple. It only said that Qin Yu and his men had defeated the enemy with a water attack, but it didn't mention the specific details of the process or the results."

Zhao Luan waited quietly for a while, and only felt slightly relieved when no new pain came.

That bastard, he dragged me down with him again!

When that bastard gets back, I'm going to hang him up and beat him to a pulp...

Ok……

never mind!

Let's spare this bastard this time, considering he's inflicted such a crushing defeat on the enemy!

When he ever crosses my line, I'll settle all the old and new scores with him!

"Your Majesty, please do not be anxious."

Shangguan Youyi smiled and said, "General Lin is probably worried that His Majesty is too concerned about the war in Chenzhou, so he sent someone to deliver good news to His Majesty first. Once the specific battle results are tallied, there will definitely be a more detailed battle report sent back."

"Then I'll await their detailed battle report!"

Zhao Luan put the battle report aside, but a helpless, bitter smile flashed across her face.

Qin Yu, that bastard, is truly someone you can both love and hate!

On his first appearance on the battlefield, he decisively defeated the enemy army.

Although the details of the battle losses are still unclear, it is certain that the losses will not be too great.

Qin Yu is so young, and with Qin Fumeng and his old subordinates backing him up, if he is properly trained and developed, he will most likely become a great commander in the future!

The key point is that he is a capable leader whom I can trust!

Even if he were to rebel, I wouldn't be worried at all!

The problem is, I don't trust him to lead the troops.

If we don't let him lead the troops, we'll be wasting a talented commander.

How to use him is really a headache...