Regardless of whether Zhang Liang's words were right or wrong, they would certainly ambush as he suggested. However, Zhang Liang was not entirely sure when the enemy would launch their surprise attack, so caution was paramount.
Moreover, Zhang Liang had a series of arrangements in place. If the enemy were to attack, they would be able to counterattack that very night, perhaps even crushing the enemy camp in one fell swoop, just like yesterday.
Of course, all of this was based on Zhang Liang's speculations and subsequent plans. The specific actions would depend on the enemy's actual offensive.
As night fell, the hidden [Tian Ce Xuan Jia Army] was in a state of readiness. Yang Zaixing, however, glanced at his watch and asked General Qin Qiong, "General Qin, do you think the Minister is accurate? It's this late, and we still haven't seen any sign of them. Do you think they might not come?"
Although the soldiers were still waiting, Yang Zaixing felt the enemy would not appear.
"Why are you in such a hurry, young man? The Minister made these arrangements with foresight. Even if the enemy doesn't come, our plan is still justified," Qin Qiong replied.
"Even if the enemy wants to launch a surprise attack, they will choose a suitable time. This is not yet the most opportune moment. If it were me, I would choose around two or three in the morning, when people are most sound asleep," said Hou Junji, after some thought.
"General Hou's words are very true. The enemy are not fools; they are seasoned warriors and surely understand this logic. I think if we wait a little longer, we will have our answer," Wang Junhuan also agreed.
"Then let's wait and see," Yang Zaixing said, looking at his communicator. It was midnight. Waiting another hour or two should yield results.
Meanwhile, other troops were hidden around the camp, all awaiting the enemy's arrival.
Zhang Liang, Bai Qi, and others were also waiting in one location for the enemy. Zhang Liang felt there was a high probability the enemy would make a move.
Bai Qi was not entirely confident that the enemy would attack, but if Zhang Liang said they would, it was unlikely to be wrong.
After two in the morning, sounds of shouting and killing echoed from outside. Zhang Liang smiled and said, "The fish have taken the bait."
"Minister Zhang's calculations are indeed divine. The enemy has indeed come," Bai Qi also expressed his deep admiration for Zhang Liang's strategy. If it were him, he would never have conceived such a meticulous battle plan. This was the difference between individuals.
"I have prepared extensively. It all depends on how the enemy commander attacks," Zhang Liang's plan was far from simple; he had accounted for everything. If the enemy were to feign an attack, he would make arrangements accordingly.
However, the enemy clearly did not share his foresight. Their surprise attack was a direct assault; they had not expected Zhang Liang to have already laid a trap for them to fall into.
"Report!" a soldier announced.
"Enter," Zhang Liang said, standing up. After so much rest, it was finally time to act.
"Reporting to the Marshal and Minister, the enemy has come with twenty thousand cavalry to attack the camp. Five kilometers away, there are fifty thousand infantry providing support, and on another flank, the enemy has prepared a hundred thousand troops," the soldier replied.
Zhang Liang looked at the map and said, "It seems the enemy intends to annihilate us in one go. They have even calculated our retreat routes."
"Unfortunately, these schemes of theirs will be exploited by our army, and we will annihilate them in one fell swoop," Bai Qi said, having quickly formed a plan and figured out how to defeat the enemy.
"Then, Marshal Bai Qi, let us fight this decisive battle," Zhang Liang said with a confident smile.
Bai Qi and Zhang Liang stepped out of the camp.
Subsequently, Bai Qi issued various commands, and several large formations immediately began to move. The attacking force for this surprise raid was cavalry. They charged into Zhang Liang's camp, ready to wreak havoc.
However, upon charging in, they discovered the entire camp was empty.
"No one!" The enemy was extremely surprised, even disbelieving. By the time they reacted, it was too late.
As volleys of arrows rained down, these enemies were destined for destruction.
"Retreat! Retreat! Quickly retreat!" The enemy suffered countless casualties. They had never expected the enemy to have predicted their surprise attack. These enemies were too formidable, too intelligent.
The enemies attempted to escape, but how could Zhang Liang, having planned everything, let them leave?
Indeed, Yang Zaixing, who was hidden in the dark, was astonished upon hearing the enemy's charge. "What kind of brain does Minister Zhang have? He was right. The enemy has truly come to their death."
"Hahaha, Yang Zaixing, it's up to you next. Don't let these brats get away," Qin Qiong roared with laughter, putting on his helmet and summoning his mount.
"Heh heh, when it comes to brains, we have the Marshal and Minister Zhang. I certainly won't let a single enemy escape. Just you watch, I won't let any of them get away," Yang Zaixing also picked up his weapon, summoned his mount, and prepared to charge.
Qin Qiong glanced at his watch and said, "Yang Zaixing, charge! Don't shame me. I'll be right behind you to support you."
"Just watch!" Yang Zaixing replied, then shouted, "Brothers, charge!"
"Kill!"
Yang Zaixing led five thousand [Tian Ce Xuan Jia Army] into the charge. After a few minutes, Hou Junji also led five thousand men to follow Yang Zaixing.
Following that, Wang Junhuan led his troops to another location. They could not let any enemy escape, so they needed to block the enemy's retreat routes.
Qin Qiong, on the other hand, led the remaining fifteen thousand men in the opposite direction. He had just received orders; his mission had changed. Behind them were fifty thousand enemy infantry, and his task was to cooperate with Chen Qingzhi and Xie Xuan's armies to annihilate them.
"Fifty thousand infantry? Isn't this just sending us food?" Qin Qiong grinned as he led his men forward.
Inside Zhang Liang's camp, as the enemies were mowed down by several volleys of arrows, they immediately turned to flee.
Unfortunately, they had not fled for long when they heard a series of earth-shattering sounds, then saw an army appear before them. The terrifying force of the cavalry charge swept towards them.
"Die!"
Riding the momentum of his mount, Yang Zaixing thrust his long spear, impaling an enemy general and then flinging him aside, instantly killing him. The soldiers behind then swarmed forward, completely engulfing the enemy forces.