309: Two goals

By the time Wang Zhi arrived in front of Lin Yue, the King of Xihu's Encampment was already ablaze.

“I've been waiting for you; let's go,” Lin Yue said with a smile, seeing Wang Zhi's belated arrival.

However, he was feeling a bit anxious because it was already getting late. By dawn, the chances of the Mongol discovering them would increase, and the effectiveness of a sneak attack would be greatly reduced compared to nighttime.

“My apologies, I just had to relieve myself. I'm good now,” Wang Zhi said, lowering his head slightly, a bit guiltily.

“It's fine, everyone has their urgent needs; I understand,” Lin Yue didn't notice anything unusual about Wang Zhi.

After all, he had heard that once a man was castrated, he would have some difficulty controlling his urination, which is why they liked to spray “perfume” on themselves. He didn't know if it was true or not.

He decided to ask when he had time, to satisfy his curiosity.

Of course, he wouldn't ask Wang Zhi, but rather his good grandnephew, Han Tan, since Han Tan wouldn't chop him with a knife.

“General, I just forgot to ask you, do you know where the Right Wise King's Encampment is?” Wang Zhi turned his head and asked.

Since a decision had been made, he had to ask for clarification. Otherwise, it was already getting late, and if they didn't know the location, there would be no point in a night raid.

“I know, follow me,” Lin Yue smiled and nodded, then his expression turned stern as he said in a deep voice to the Generals behind him, “Order the entire Army: don't ask where we're going, don't ask what we're doing, just follow me!”

“Understood!” the Generals responded.

Lin Yue had just used the Qi Observation Technique to take a look. Although he didn't know which one was the Right Wise King's Encampment, he had pinpointed the location with the most people!

Even if the location with the most people wasn't the Right Wise King's Encampment, it must be an important strategic point, so attacking it wouldn't be a loss. Besides, this was the only option for now.

Fortunately, the destination wasn't far from here; he estimated it was probably less than eighty li away!

It was currently 2:30 pm, which is 3:30 AM. There was still an hour and a half until Mao hour, which is 5:00 AM at sunrise. This meant he had to cover eighty li in that hour and a half. For the enhanced warhorses in the game, this wasn't difficult, but the journey was full of uncertainties, so ample time had to be allowed.

At the same time, he also noticed several cavalry units rushing towards the King of Xihu's Encampment. He surmised that the raid on the camp had attracted the attention of other Encampments. Therefore, he ordered the Army to accelerate, using the information from the Qi Observation Technique to directly shake off this group of people!

“Accelerate!”

Lin Yue said, and then the two hundred thousand cavalry moved in response... “Oh, General, was what you just said true?” Wang Zhi suddenly asked as the Army marched.

“What?” Lin Yue was startled, not understanding what Wang Zhi was referring to.

“Just what you said to me earlier,” Wang Zhi hinted.

Lin Yue pondered for a moment, then suddenly understood:

“Ah! Of course, it's true, Wang Zhi. In my heart, you will definitely become a respected Eunuch, and leaving your name in history will be no problem. You must believe me!”

Lin Yue smiled. This wasn't him speaking carelessly, but something that had already been proven by history.

Although Wang Zhi wasn't as revered as his idol, Zheng He, he was admired by many, especially the literati of the Ming Dynasty, and quite a few confided in him. In the eyes of later generations, this was already incredibly unbelievable!

Moreover, he indeed left his name in history, and it was a formidable one!

He, as a former convict, guarded the frontier and the Great Ming's empire, and as a mere Eunuch, he led a lone Army deep into enemy territory to raid the Mongol royal court at night. This was enough to shock the world!

Furthermore, Yu Huatian of the later Western Depot was modeled after him!

So, in another sense, his reputation was quite significant.

Therefore, Lin Yue had confidence in him. Even in this era where heroes from all over China emerged, Lin Yue still had confidence in him, believing that he would still shine brightly in this era!

When Lin Yue finished speaking, Wang Zhi was not as moved as he had imagined, nor was he filled with the heroic spirit he had expected. Instead, he asked with a pair of sincere, wide eyes:

“Not that. It's when you said I was more of a man than a man in your eyes. Do you really think so?”

Lin Yue was stunned by the question, almost falling off his warhorse. After steadying himself, he gave him a strange glance.

“You're crazy!”

“Bro, why is your thought process different from normal people?” Lin Yue thought to himself, then patted Big Yellow to accelerate forward!

... “Ru Lin, look, that's the Right Commandant King's Encampment,” She Jian said, pointing his long spear towards the Mongol Encampment looming in the night ahead.

Zong Ze also looked into the distance, his gaze constantly sweeping, and finally said to She Jian, “General, This humble general observes that the Encampment's defenses are sparse and not strict. The intelligence must be accurate. Indeed, there aren't many Soldiers inside the Right Commandant King's Encampment now.”

“Ru Lin has excellent eyesight, and it's just as I thought. It seems the Right Commandant King is still locked in fierce combat with General Wang Li and has not yet returned to camp,” She Jian laughed heartily. “This gives us a golden opportunity!”

“General, your insight is profound!” Zong Ze said with a complimentary smile.

“Going on an expedition with you, Ru Lin, is a fortunate thing. It's not like with that Lin Yue, who only knows how to charge headfirst and gives me no peace of mind,” She Jian looked at Zong Ze, his eyes filled with unceasing amusement.

He grew fonder of Zong Ze. He lacked nothing in Martial Power, possessing the strength of a peak Second-Rate Military General, which was enough to rank among the Great Wall Legion!

His ability to command and lead Generals was even more exceptional. Even a confident person like him readily admitted Zong Ze's superior strategic vision and methods of commanding troops!

Furthermore, he possessed considerable insight into strategy, local governance, and Great Qin's laws and policies. In She Jian's heart, even if Zong Ze didn't serve in the Great Wall Legion, he could still achieve great things in Xianyang or in local administration!

He could be described as proficient in both civil and military arts!

In his eyes, the only flaw was that he was a person recommended by Lin Yue!

Such a rare talent in the world, having any connection with Lin Yue, was a desecration of Zong Ze in his eyes!

Fortunately, he had a discerning eye and discovered Zong Ze, this great General!

Of course, this was his own opinion... So, he was determined to poach this talent, even if the Great General himself came, it wouldn't stop him!

Thinking of this, She Jian's mood became even more cheerful. He laughed heartily and said, “Lin Yue must have returned to the Encampment by now. How could he have imagined that our two brothers are currently achieving great deeds?

Hahaha, this immense fortune will ultimately belong to the two of us!”

“Heh heh,” Zong Ze chuckled, neither refuting nor agreeing.

She Jian then stopped laughing and suddenly shouted, “Generals, heed my command!”

“This humble general is here!” the Generals responded in unison instantly.

“The time has come to kill the enemy, repay the country, and achieve great deeds! Rouse your spirits,

and follow me... to charge!” She Jian shouted, raising his long spear!

“Understood!” the Generals responded!

“Charge!”