The armies of the Arab Empire suffered a setback against Lin Tian's forces, something no one in the empire had anticipated.
However, anticipation aside, they learned from their defeat.
They realized that simply relying on brute force would not allow them to breach the walls of Lin Tian's city.
Therefore, after gathering another two hundred thousand troops, they did not immediately attack. Instead, they began to strategize.
"General, their army is heavily defending the city gates, preventing us from attacking. What should we do?"
"Indeed! General, their troops possess so many defensive weapons. Attacking the city would surely come at a significant cost!"
"General, do we need a perfect plan to quickly open their city gates and easily capture their city!"
Devising a perfect plan was of utmost importance to the people of the Arab Empire.
While they were warlike, they were not foolish.
They understood that a mere frontal assault would never capture Lin Tian's army.
What they needed was not a simple charge, but a cunning method to swiftly break through the gates of Lin Tian's city.
Then, while the gates were open, they would take the city.
To this end, the people of the Arab Empire pondered for a long time.
Finally, they recalled a game they played in their childhood.
"Do you all remember a game many of us used to play when we were children?"
"A game? What game?"
"A game where you jump from a high mountain and use the wind to land perfectly!"
The game the general of the Arab Empire spoke of was actually gliding.
In the Arab Empire, many daring individuals craved adventure.
Because of this, many of them had glided down from high mountains as children.
But these were things they did as children; as adults, many rarely engaged in such activities.
After all, it was just a game.
Adulthood brought with it more important matters than games.
With this mindset, they had long forgotten their childhood games.
Therefore, when their general brought up such a matter, many were bewildered, unsure why he was mentioning it.
However, some intelligent individuals quickly grasped the idea.
"General, are you suggesting that we can use the game we played as children, gliding down from high mountains, to enter their city and open their gates?"
"Precisely, that is what I am thinking! Our enemy may have numerous defensive measures, but they are likely focused on our ground forces. They will not be prepared for threats from the sky! If the timing is right, opening their gates will be a simple matter!"
"Once their gates are opened, we can immediately storm into the city. No matter how many defensive measures they have, they will be unable to withstand our assault!"
Upon hearing this, many fell into thought.
Before this idea was proposed, they hadn't considered it feasible.
But now that it had been suggested, they felt it might actually work.
After all, everyone's attention was focused forward, on their armies. Who would be watching for enemies in the sky?
If they seized the opportunity, breaking through the city would be effortless.
Consequently, the people of the Arab Empire quickly began discussing the finer details of the plan.
Simultaneously, they started preparing for their operation.
To ensure the success of their mission, they dispatched hundreds of soldiers to glide down.
They intended for these hundreds of men to secure control of Lin Tian's city gates.
Once they controlled the gates, their main army would break through.
Then, everything would become simple.
When their army poured in, Lin Tian's forces would naturally be defeated.
Thus, three days later, the armies of the Arab Empire made their move.
Not only did they send hundreds of soldiers up the mountain, but their ground troops were also stealthily advancing.
Their clandestine approach immediately drew the attention of the Great Qin army.
"Your Highness, the Arab Empire's army is approaching. Their demeanor suggests they intend to attack us!"
"Quietly mobilize the army. It appears they intend to launch a surprise attack!"
"Your Highness, are you suggesting... they will attempt a sneak attack on us?"
"That possibility cannot be ruled out. Our enemy has suffered losses, and naturally, they will become more cunning!"
Lin Tian was not surprised by the prospect of a sneak attack from the Arab Empire.
In fact, upon seeing the shadows of the distant mountains, he already had a premonition.
"Instruct our army to pay close attention to any aerial movements, to prevent the enemy from descending from the sky!"
"Your Highness, are you saying the enemy will use that tactic we employed before, stealthily opening our city gates?"
"Given the current situation, that tactic would indeed be very suitable!"
"Suitable it may be, but that is a tactic we have already used. Do they intend to attack us with our own leftover strategy?"
Wang Wu expressed his disdain.
He had little interest in these "leftover" tactics and believed he could easily repel the enemy's offensive.
As such, he was eagerly awaiting the descent of the Arab Empire's soldiers.
Lin Tian smiled slightly at this.
"Just instruct our soldiers to be vigilant!"
"If they indeed descend from the sky, allow them to land safely."
"However, they must not be allowed to open our gates, nor should they be permitted to send any messages out!"
"My objective is to silently eliminate them within the city walls. As for what comes next, I have my own arrangements!"
"Understood!"
Upon hearing Lin Tian's words, Wang Wu became very curious.
He wanted to know what arrangements Lin Tian had in mind.
However, Lin Tian clearly had no intention of revealing them at that moment.
Therefore, Wang Wu did not press further.
Nevertheless, he conveyed Lin Tian's orders, instructing the soldiers to remain vigilant for any aerial activity and be prepared for any eventualities.
Meanwhile, on the other side, the Arab Empire's situation was entirely different. Their plan had been seen through.
Now, hundreds of them stood atop a high mountain, each with clenched fists, eager to make their move.
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