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Looking at Cui Ji, Lin Kai was somewhat surprised and suspicious.

According to his intelligence, the garrison commander of Lie'an City was a remarkable man who was "said to be well-versed in military strategy and tactics."

Lin Kai was initially mocking the female-oriented writers for their ignorance of political intrigue, but then...

"Yes, when I accompanied you to the capital before, I passed through Lie'an City."

"The garrison commander of Lie'an City at that time was Fang Xiaoren, as mentioned in the intelligence."

"It is said that Fang Xiaoren was the youngest son of Emperor Aizong of the Qianlong Emperor. He loved reading from a young age, and because of his exceptional eloquence, he was hailed as the Sage of Poetry in the literary world."

Choi Ki thought for a moment, then spoke with certainty.

"?"

Lin Kai was somewhat shocked.

No, a member of the former imperial family is appointed as the garrison commander?

Even Li Shimin wouldn't dare to be this careless...

This isn't... well, what do women in the online novel world know about power dynamics... A multi-billion dollar conglomerate can go bankrupt because of a single affair...

I hesitated for a moment.

"During Fang Xiaoren's time as the garrison commander of Lie'an City, did anything else happen?"

Lin Kai continued to urge the horse forward.

"Well... there was one that caused quite a stir at the time."

Upon hearing Lin Kai's question, Cui Ji scratched his head, pondered for a while, and then his eyes lit up.

"What?"

"In the early years of Emperor Renzong's reign, Fang Xiaoren submitted a memorial stating that although Dali was governing the country with filial piety and implementing benevolent policies, it was also necessary to strengthen the military forces in various regions in order to better prevent invasions from other countries."

"?"

Lin Kai remained silent.

A descendant of the previous dynasty's royal family was appointed as a garrison commander... and even petitioned the current emperor to strengthen the military...

However, Lin Kai became even more determined.

Female-oriented content truly doesn't understand the rules governing the operation of power; some even believe that the former and current royal families are a loving family...

But this only made Lin Kai more curious.

How was the Great Qian Dynasty established? And how was the Great Li Dynasty established?

...

Lie'an City is located more than 200 li northeast of Tongde City.

Although there were other cities nearby, they weren't supply routes, and the surrounding areas were either mountains or dense forests, so Lin Kai didn't bother with them.

As time goes by.

The sun sets and rises again.

The end of the Mao hour on the second day.

On an open ground 17 li outside Lie'an City.

"Young Master, Lie'an City is not far ahead. Should we send scouts to investigate their movements? Should the army rest here for a while?"

Cui Ji rode up and looked at Lin Kai, asking a question.

"Why rest? Just take it down."

However, Lin Kai has a different opinion.

Upon hearing Lin Kai say this...

"Young Master, perhaps we should be more cautious?"

It has long been rumored that Fang Xiaoren was fond of reading military books and possessed considerable strategic acumen. Even before he came of age, he was repeatedly praised by Emperor Aizong of the Qianlong Emperor.

Choi Ki hesitated for a moment, then spoke with concern.

Upon hearing these words...

"Enjoys reading military books? Has he developed a knack for strategy?"

Lin Kai, who was riding on horseback, chuckled.

For a female-oriented online novel, does she also possess considerable strategic acumen and enjoy reading military texts?

"Let's not even talk about how much of it is hype."

"The entire defensive force of Hunter's City is only about a thousand men. Even if they were, what could they do?"

Turning his head to look ahead, Lin Kai waved his hand.

Even if all of your thousand-plus people have undergone 'formal training,' so what?

6 isn't enough to keep you hanging... you might as well hang yourself on a tofu block...

"Besides, what do they know about siege warfare..."

After a pause, Lin Kai squeezed his legs together and continued walking forward.

...

However, Lin Kai still tends to believe that the so-called "enjoyment of reading military books" is just a boast.

Anyway, Lin Kai has never met many decent people along the way.

The most typical example is Gu Manwei, whose so-called "innate superhuman strength" is nothing but a joke...

Full of confidence, Lin Kai led his army to continue their advance.

After an incense stick has burned.

On a flat area 1 li outside the city of Lie'an.

"The city gates have been open the whole time?"

Sitting on horseback, looking at the wide-open city gates of Lie'an City, Lin Kai's eyes twitched.

No, I saw the city gate was open from about four miles away, and it's still open now.

"But there's no sign of a large army gathering at the city gate... What is Fang Xiaoren up to?"

Lin Kai stroked his chin, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

In female-oriented novels, isn't the defense of a city all about opening the city gates to meet the enemy?

I'm torn between these two thoughts.

"Oh no, could it be that this time it's not the female-oriented brain guardian?"

"Could there be an ambush inside?"

Upon realizing a certain possibility, Lin Kai was immediately startled.

But it doesn't seem like it...

Although I've never had any contact with Fang Xiaoren, his outward appearance suggests he's a seasoned female-oriented psychologist...

Just then.

"Is that Lin Kai, the former Loyal and Brave General, outside the city gate?"

A gentle, warm voice rang out from the city wall.

Hearing this, Lin Kai snapped out of his daze and looked towards the city wall in the direction of the voice.

next moment.

"This is……"

Lin Kai glanced at the white-robed man sitting on the city wall playing the zither, and then at the several maids behind him. He suddenly had a sense of déjà vu.

But before the vague idea in Lin Kai's mind could gradually become clear...

"Having heard that General Lin was coming here, I specially ordered someone to brew a pot of tea."

"If General Lin doesn't mind, would you like to come up and offer me a toast?"

Fang Xiaoren stroked the strings with one hand, looked at Lin Kai, and spoke with a smile.

Lin Kai: ?

His gaze lingered on Fang Xiaoren's face for a moment.

"Damn it... no wonder this feels so familiar..."

Lin Kai understood.

Isn't this just a classic example of the Empty City Stratagem?

You really enjoy reading military books, don't you?

After suddenly realizing what was happening, Lin Kai mentally spat.

Followed by.

"The army will march directly into the city!"

Turning to the messenger beside him, Lin Kai waved.

Okay, okay, so this is the show you're putting on?

There are no Zhuge Liang or Sima Yi in the female-oriented fiction, so the female-oriented fiction is just copied, right?

"General, if we really go straight into the city, wouldn't that be...?"

Upon hearing this, the messenger hesitated for a moment.

The city gates are wide open; it's very much like the tactic the general told us about to lure the enemy...

"Absolutely not!"

Lin Kai spoke with a confident expression.

The Empty City Stratagem succeeded because Sima Yi was wary of Zhuge Liang and under psychological pressure; the Empty City Stratagem is essentially a psychological warfare tactic.

You have nothing, and you're not a famous general. Trying to play the empty city stratagem? Are you kidding me?

"Here you go!"

Upon hearing Lin Kai's words, the messenger bowed and agreed.

...

As the messenger pulled a military flag from his pocket, the Lin family army began to move.

The city walls of Lie'an.

"?"

Fang Xiaoren looked at the scenes outside the city, his mind filled with questions.

That's not right. Doesn't the military strategy say that you should feign weakness to intimidate the enemy? Can the empty city strategy directly intimidate the enemy?

I knew Lin Kai had rebelled, I knew Lin Kai was coming, I knew a thousand men were no match for sixty thousand, so I did this. What's wrong with that?

"Shouldn't Lin Kai be terrified by me at this point, retreating to wait and see, and then I request reinforcements?"

Fang Xiaoren couldn't understand it.

I followed the military manual in every way, so why did the result turn out differently?

He really wanted to know why.

But he knew something else...

then.

Just as Lin Kai was about to step into Lie'an City.

"How dare you!"

"Lin Kai, you enjoy the emperor's bounty but do not repay his kindness, and now you have even committed blatant rebellion."

"Aren't you really afraid of the Emperor's wrath, which could lead to the extermination of your entire family?"

Fang Xiaoren stood up, glared at Lin Kai below the city, and shouted angrily.

Lin Kai: ?

With your mental fortitude, you think you can pull off a feint?

And what kind of nonsense are you spouting?

"None of your business. You talk as if you're completely loyal to Da Li..."

Lin Kai curled his lip and spoke dismissively.

However, Lin Kai only got halfway through his sentence.

"Fang's loyalty to Dali is as clear as day and night. Even His Majesty Emperor Renzong himself admitted that 'no one can match Dali's loyalty.'"

"As a descendant of loyal ministers of the Dali Kingdom, you not only fail to repay the country's kindness but also raise an army in rebellion. And now you dare to speak so shamelessly?"

Fang Xiaoren, who was standing on the city wall, retorted directly.

Lin Kai: ?

Lin Kai, still conflicted, remained indecisive.

"Considering the great military achievements your ancestors made for the Great Li, I, Fang, can give you face."

"As long as you are willing to disband the army and then tie your own hands to plead guilty to His Majesty, then I, Fang, can write a letter to plead for you and ask His Majesty to show leniency and leave you with a whole corpse."

Fang Xiaoren stood on the city wall with his hands behind his back and spoke calmly.

Lin Kai: ?

"Clang!"

Gritting his teeth, Lin Kai drew his sword.

Then.

"Get lost! Who do you think you are?"

Lin Kai threw the longsword directly.