134: Chapter 134 Heading to the Rocky Hill

However, it did not matter.

He was nothing more than a one-armed piece of trash who could not stir up any trouble.

Su Bai did not even take him seriously.

Right now, his mind was entirely focused on how to breach Piled Rocks Ridge.

According to the intelligence, Piled Rocks Ridge was easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the bandits were well-equipped; a direct assault was definitely not the best strategy.

That fool Chang Feng was a living example of what happens.

He had to find a way to outsmart them.

As he walked, Su Bai built a topographical map of Piled Rocks Ridge in his mind.

A bold plan gradually took shape in his heart.

Returning to Handao Camp.

Su Bai immediately summoned Ma Lie, Zhao Ding, and all officers above the rank of Centurion to hold an emergency military meeting.

"General, when do we set out?"

Ma Lie was an impatient person; as soon as Su Bai sat down, he asked impatiently.

He had already heard about Chang Feng's disastrous defeat.

He had been suppressing a fire in his heart, wanting to go to Piled Rocks Ridge to settle the score.

"No rush."

Su Bai waved his hand, signaling him to calm down.

He passed the intelligence report about Piled Rocks Ridge to the others to read.

Upon seeing the contents of the report, the expressions of all the officers present became grave.

"Damn it! These mountain bandits are better equipped than we are!"

A Centurion couldn't help but curse under his breath.

"This battle will not be easy to fight..."

Many people started to have doubts in their hearts.

Su Bai took in everyone's reactions.

He cleared his throat and spoke slowly in an unquestionable tone:

"Piled Rocks Ridge has a dangerous terrain; it is easy to defend and difficult to attack."

"A direct assault is the worst possible strategy."

"Therefore, I have decided..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present like a sharp sword.

"Divide our forces!"

"Tomorrow morning, I will personally lead three hundred elite soldiers from Handao Camp to launch a feigned attack from the front!"

"We will attract the full attention of the bandits at Piled Rocks Ridge!"

"Ma Lie! Zhao Ding!"

"This subordinate general is here!"

Ma Lie and Zhao Ding immediately stood up and clasped their fists in response.

"I will give you eight hundred troops!"

"You will detour fifty miles and climb up the cliff at the back of Piled Rocks Ridge!"

"Then, strike directly at their lair."

"Remember! Your mission is not to kill the enemy, but to... set fire!"

"Burn all the grain, fodder, and military equipment they have hoarded to the ground."

"I want to make their backyard catch fire and throw their morale into chaos."

This plan was undeniably bold.

Even a bit crazy!

A frontal feigned attack with three hundred people to challenge over two hundred well-equipped and fierce bandits.

Even though they were regular troops, they couldn't help but feel a little nervous at this moment.

After all, they were well aware of how treacherous the terrain of Piled Rocks Ridge was.

And the sneak attack from behind, climbing up steep cliffs.

That was a mission with a slim chance of survival.

Once discovered, it would be a desperate situation with no way up to heaven and no door into the earth.

"General! You cannot do this!"

A Centurion immediately stood up, his face full of worry, and advised: "Three hundred men for a feigned attack is simply too few! If... if the enemy sees through our strategy, then you..."

"That's right! General! You are the commander-in-chief, how can you risk yourself?!"

"Let This subordinate general lead the feigned attack instead!"

"This subordinate general is willing to sign a military pledge!"

The officers present spoke up one after another to dissuade Su Bai.

It was not that they were afraid of death, but that they were genuinely worried about Su Bai's safety.

Su Bai was the Soul of their Handao Camp.

He was their backbone.

Once something happened to Su Bai, the entire Handao Camp would fall apart.

Su Bai looked at their faces, filled with sincerity and concern, and felt a warmth in his heart.

But he had absolutely no intention of changing his mind.

"Execute the order!"

He said in a cold voice:

"This is a military order!"

"Those who disobey will be executed!"

Seeing this, everyone knew that further persuasion was useless, so they could only sigh helplessly and clasp their fists to accept the order.

"Yes! General!"

Only Chang Feng, who had been standing silently in the corner, remained.

Upon hearing this plan from Su Bai, a flash of venomous light instantly flickered in those eyes that had originally been dull and lifeless.

Good!

What a plan that seeks its own destruction!

Su Bai, oh Su Bai.

You are truly arrogant beyond measure!

Daring to feign an attack on Piled Rocks Ridge with only three hundred people, are you tired of living?

By then, as long as I manipulate things a little from behind...

Hehehe...

Your death date will have arrived!

The next day, just as the sky was beginning to brighten.

Su Bai assembled three hundred elites from Handao Camp.

They marched out of Yunzhou City in a grand procession.

He deliberately made a huge display of the momentum.

Banners were fluttering, and the sound of drums shook the sky.

He was afraid that others wouldn't know he was going to suppress the bandits.

Meanwhile, Ma Lie and Zhao Ding took the remaining eight hundred troops and quietly left the camp from another direction, sneaking towards the back mountain of Piled Rocks Ridge.

Within the ranks.

Chang Feng was wearing the armor of a most ordinary soldier, keeping his head down as he followed behind Su Bai's horse.

No expression could be seen on his face.

But in his heart, he was already blooming with joy.

He had already secretly sent his trusted aide to tip off the bandits at Piled Rocks Ridge.

He told them that Su Bai had only brought three hundred people to their deaths.

He told them to make sure to completely surround and kill Su Bai on the frontal battlefield.

When the time came, he, Chang Feng, would then "switch sides in the heat of battle."

Under the pincer attack from inside and out, Su Bai would surely die!

And he, Chang Feng, could use this "pledge of allegiance" to start over at Piled Rocks Ridge.

And make a comeback.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt his plan was flawless.

He felt as if he had already seen the scene where Su Bai's head hit the ground!

Hahahaha.

Su Bai! Li Han!

You all just wait for me.

Once I gain power, you will be the first ones I deal with.

However, he did not notice.

Su Bai, who was walking at the very front, inadvertently curled the corners of his mouth.

Chang Feng, oh Chang Feng.

Did you think your little tricks could be hidden from me?

The messenger you sent out is probably already a corpse by now, right?

And the "informant letter" on his person had long since been replaced by me with another... "false intelligence report."

A false intelligence report sufficient to ensure those fools at Piled Rocks Ridge die without a burial place.

The game has only just begun.

The real show is still yet to come.

The army marched all the way forward.

Soon, they arrived at the territory of Piled Rocks Ridge.

Looking from afar, one could see a continuous stretch of gray mountain ranges ahead.

The mountains were steep and treacherous.

The mountains were covered with jagged rocks, and almost not a single decent tree could be seen.

There was only a narrow and rugged goat path winding its way into the depths of the mountain range.

That was the entrance to Piled Rocks Ridge.

It was also the place where Chang Feng suffered a disastrous defeat last time.

Su Bai looked at the incredibly dangerous terrain before him, secretly clicking his tongue in his heart.

This damn place is truly a spot where one man can hold the pass against ten thousand.

Trying to force a way in from the front is an almost impossible task.