The God of War Who Protects the Nation: Starting with Saving a Mother and Daughter in Distress

"General, in my humble opinion, this plan is unwise!"

Everyone turned to look at the person who spoke, and it was Qin An.

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Xu's eyes, then he said gently, "Captain Qin, do you have a different opinion? Please speak freely."

Qin An stepped forward and stood in the center of the tent, his eyes clear and bright.

"General Han's plan, while seemingly sound, is actually too conservative and unlikely to completely eradicate the trouble! Not only will it fail to defeat the enemy quickly, but it may also nurture a tiger that will eventually become a threat!"

As soon as he finished speaking, all the generals in the tent looked puzzled, and then subconsciously looked at Han Anjiao, feeling worried for Qin An.

But Qin An remained calm and continued his clear and logical analysis: "Song Yu is no ordinary person! He raised an army in rebellion, repeatedly resisted government troops, and is patient, ambitious, and unwilling to be subordinate to others—a typical example of a ruthless and ambitious leader!"

"Although he suffered a crushing defeat and is now weak and severely weakened, his foundations remain, his prestige endures, and he still has loyal followers among his men!"

"If our army deliberately lets him go, allowing him to catch his breath, recuperate, and accumulate strength, he will surely grow stronger again once he recovers. And what kind of shrewd and ambitious person is he to be short-sighted?"

These words made everyone thoughtful.

"Brother Qin means that even if Song Yu grows stronger, he won't clash with Wang Bo?" Luo Kai was also worried that Luo Kai's actions would offend Han Anjiao, so he quickly tried to salvage the situation.

Qin An nodded: "As long as our imperial army exists, unless we are at our wits' end, no one who is not extremely foolish would do something so self-destructive."

Han Anjiao, who was being subtly observed, did not get angry like the others. After hearing Qin An's reasonable and well-founded words, he nodded slightly.

"In that case, I was oversimplifying things!" he said, looking at Qin An with admiration. "Captain Qin is thoughtful and resourceful, truly a rare talent. I wonder if Captain Qin is married?"

Those who were initially worried that Han Anjiao would be angry because he had lost face were now at a loss for words, and they were all amused and exasperated by his words.

Clearly, he has his eye on Qin An and wants to bring him into his family through marriage, hoping to revive the Han family.

Qin An was slightly taken aback, then quickly replied, "Thank you for your kindness, General Han, but I already have a family!"

Upon hearing this, Han Anjiao looked disappointed, and wanted to say something more.

But Zhang Xu didn't want his military meeting to turn into a marriage proposal event, so he quickly interrupted.

"I understand Captain Qin's meaning. Indeed, we should not allow Song Yu to recuperate. Instead, we should relentlessly pursue him, pressing him step by step until he is completely cornered and forced to take desperate measures!"

As he said this, Zhang Xu was also thinking quickly in his mind.

He admitted that Qin An's words made sense, but he also had some concerns.

Song Yu's troops had already suffered heavy losses; if they were weakened further, they might be completely destroyed.

However, upon further reflection, even if Song Yu were truly crippled, their side wouldn't suffer any losses, and they could still achieve the goal of weakening the rebels.

With many thoughts flashing through his mind, Zhang Xu stared at Qin An for a long time, his eyes full of appreciation and approval: "Then let's do as Captain Qin says, and continue to put pressure on Song Yu's troops, trying to force them to rebel."

After making the decision, Zhang Xu no longer hesitated. He gathered everyone together to discuss and quickly finalized the tactics, and the entire army adjusted its combat plan.

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Under Zhang Xu's orders, the imperial army followed the plan carefully, proceeding steadily and cautiously without rushing into a full-scale offensive, maintaining a posture of constant pressure.

As a result, the time for the next match between Qin An and Lu Lin, which they had agreed upon, soon arrived.

Neither of them broke their promise, and they fought a fair and just battle in front of their respective armies.

Soon, Lu Lin discovered that what Qin An had said earlier was not entirely unfounded.

Qin An at his peak was indeed much stronger than before.

Previously, he had been able to suppress Qin An to some extent, but in their next encounter, he found that he was the one being suppressed.

They really thought this was Qin An's true strength.

Little did he know that, with the system's support, Qin An's strength was constantly improving, growing stronger day by day.

Given Qin An's rapid growth, it won't be long before he can kill the leader of the rebel army's five tiger generals.

Despite being suppressed by Qin An, Lu Lin, a martial arts fanatic, didn't mind at all; instead, he became even more interested in Qin An.

In the days that followed, every morning, Lu Lin would ride out of the camp alone, stand in front of the battle lines, and loudly challenge Qin An to a duel.

Qin An, following Zhang Xu's secret orders, went out to meet the enemy on time every day, and the two armies clashed briefly.

Under these circumstances, Qin An's strength increased every day, and he had unknowingly surpassed Lu Lin completely.

However, he always adhered to military orders, deliberately concealing his strength and keeping his skills hidden, precisely controlling the force of each move.

Each seemingly fierce battle was actually a carefully orchestrated display of skill, with each player holding back and precisely gaining a slight advantage, perfectly portraying a scene of evenly matched strength.

This daily battle on the battlefield completely captivated Lu Lin's mind and spirit.

This fierce general no longer cared about military operations, factional disputes, or the overall war situation; only one thing remained in his mind.

That is to defeat Qin An and win the duel!

He was obsessed with martial arts competitions and had no interest in governing his army. He neglected to manage and guard his troops and completely ignored the situation of Song Yu's troops.

Meanwhile, the imperial army continued to execute its established strategy, avoiding Lu Lin's elite troops and focusing its efforts on relentlessly attacking Song Yu's remaining forces.

Every time Qin An and Lu Lin engaged in a battle of wits on the battlefield, drawing the attention of all the rebels, the imperial army would take the opportunity to sweep away Song Yu's scattered troops, eliminate his outer strongholds, and plunder his food and supplies.

With each battle, Song Yu's power would be quietly weakened, his troops, provisions, and territory shrinking day by day.

In just a few days, Song Yu's remaining troops became increasingly desperate, suffering from food shortages, low morale, and repeated defeats, making their situation increasingly difficult.

Song Yu saw this and felt resentful. She was so anxious that she couldn't sleep at night and was anxious every day.

He personally approached Lu Lin several times, earnestly persuading him to prioritize the overall situation, cease the pointless infighting, unite his troops to resist the government army's encirclement and suppression, and preserve the strength of the allied forces.

But each attempt to persuade him was met with a rude interruption and indifferent rejection from Lu Lin, who was obsessed with martial arts.

Lu Lin was preoccupied with the outcome of his duel with Qin An and completely disregarded Song Yu's predicament.

He even grew tired of being repeatedly interrupted in his martial arts matches, and his attitude became increasingly cold and arrogant.

In Song Yu's eyes, the truth of all this became increasingly clear and glaring.

Lu Lin did it on purpose!

He deliberately indulged in duels and neglected military affairs, deliberately allowed government troops to encircle and annihilate his remaining forces, and deliberately watched his troops be wiped out!

This is not a martial arts fanatic's competitive spirit at all, but the most insidious scheme of Wang Bo's faction!

They wanted to use the government troops to gradually erode, deplete, and destroy their own power, completely annexing their followers and eliminating them as dissidents without firing a single shot!