Chapter 377

This plan is feasible, but we must ensure Zhu Que can get close to that War God and have a chance to strike.

Xun You listened, stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, then nodded and said.

The seventh-ranked Blazing World Radiance—Zhu Que—on the All‑Under‑Heaven Storm and Cloud Rankings.

They are no strangers to what battle exploits earned them that ranking.

Exactly! As long as we carefully devise a plan, we can create the best opportunity for Zhu Que to strike.

Guo Jia also slapped his forehead suddenly, excitedly saying.

Having a powerful teammate makes all the difference; with Zhu Que, the sniper king of the cold‑weapon era, on our side...

... many things become especially simple.

I also know this is not easy, which is why I wanted to ask you two whether there might be a better scheme.

Su Ye nodded, indicating he understood.

No need for a better scheme; we only need to use Meng Zhang's status to set a trap and lure that War God into it.

Then, at the crucial moment, let Zhu Que strike and kill him in one blow.

Guo Jia and Xun You exchanged a smile, then Guo Jia spoke.

With Zhu Que present, we hardly need any clever stratagem anymore.

Let's be direct and crude—lure the snake out of its hole.

Then strike with a killing blow!

Oh? How do we set the trap?

Su Ye asked, intrigued.

We can have Meng Zhang deliberately leak false intelligence to lure that War God into pursuit.

Then we set up an ambush in advance at the predetermined spot; once the War God enters the ambush zone, Zhu Que can find a chance to strike.

Xun You smiled faintly and said.

Feasible! But we must ensure the intelligence is accurate and the ambush concealed.

Su Ye listened, his face showing no particular expression.

With such a luxurious lineup, if we still can't kill an old relic from a bygone era...

... then he could just take Xuan Wu, Zhu Que, and the Cangzhou Army and go home to wash up and sleep.

What's the point of fighting for hegemony then!

My lord, rest assured.

With Meng Zhang inside the Yellow Turban Army, the intelligence will naturally be accurate. As for the ambush's concealment, we can pick a hazardous location and use the terrain to our advantage.

Guo Jia took a sip of wine, then laughed confidently.

That's excellent. Then I'll leave this matter to the two of you.

Su Ye nodded.

As for the specific details, naturally we'll have our subordinates handle them.

Otherwise, what's the point of Su Ye gathering so many people?

As Guo Jia and Xun You departed with their orders, Su Ye stood on the city wall, gazing at the distant stars, his heart full of anticipation.

If this operation succeeds, it will not only weaken the Yellow Turban Army's strength, but also clear a major obstacle on the path to unifying the territories of the future Da Qian dynasty.

Meanwhile, inside the Yellow Turban encampment, night fell, bonfires blazed, lighting up the entire camp.

Meng Zhang sat alone in the main tent, his expression grave, as if pondering some great plan.

Outside the tent, Yellow Turban soldiers patrolled and guarded; within the camp, mysterious figures lurked, representing various behind‑the‑scenes forces, secretly observing Meng Zhang's movements.

Soon, several envoys dressed differently arrived at Meng Zhang's tent in succession; each was a representative sent by a different hidden power.

Some wore splendid robes, some cloaked themselves in capes to hide their forms; each person's gaze was deep and inscrutable.

Commander Meng, you've won successive battles lately, and the Yellow Turban Army's prestige is growing daily—truly gratifying.

A representative in a green robe spoke first, his words carrying a touch of flattery but also a probing intent.

It's merely the soldiers' brave fighting, with heavenly aid.

I don't know what important matter brings you all here tonight.

Meng Zhang smiled slightly and waved his hand.

General Meng, we have heard that Cangzhou Inspector Su Ye has personally led his army to attack; he comes with great force, and his fierce generals are numerous—not to be underestimated.

The black‑robed representative said in a low voice, his tone full of gravity.

Su Ye? I too have heard of him; he is indeed a remarkable person.

But our Yellow Turban Army is no ordinary lot; our soldiers are brave and adept at battle—what do we fear from his Cangzhou forces?

Meng Zhang heard this, his brows slightly raised, yet his expression unchanged as he replied.

What General Meng says is quite right.

However, the fierce generals under Su Ye, especially those two staff‑wielding War Gods of today, have even dealt a crushing defeat to our Yellow Turban Army's famed Three Brothers of Lion‑Camel Ridge on the Wuzhou battlefield.

They are indeed not to be underestimated; we must respond carefully.

The green‑robed representative gave a slight bow and continued.

Meng Zhang secretly thought these behind‑the‑scenes hands were evidently trying to use Su Ye to test his strength, even to weaken it.

Yet how could Meng Zhang let them succeed so easily?

Gentlemen, I have a plan that might deal a heavy blow to Su Ye's army in one strike.

Having thought of this, he smiled faintly and began to speak.

As soon as he said that, the atmosphere inside the tent instantly grew tense.

All the representatives turned their gazes toward Meng Zhang, awaiting his next words.

We can deliberately leak some false information to lure Su Ye into coming to pursue.

Then, set an ambush at the predetermined location, using the terrain to our advantage; once they enter the trap, we strike in one fell swoop.

Meng Zhang's tone was flat and confident, as if everything was under his control.

"General Meng, this plan is excellent, but how do we ensure the information is accurately conveyed to Su Ye, and how do we grasp the timing and location of the ambush?"

The black-robed representative's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning, yet he maintained a calm tone as he spoke.

"Rest assured, I have a clever plan to deliver the information to Su Ye. As for the ambush site and timing, we can choose a perilous spot suitable for an ambush, using the terrain to our advantage. Once they step into the ambush, they will surely be caught off guard and suffer a heavy blow to their army."

Meng Zhang smiled faintly and replied with full confidence.

"Marshal Meng, we naturally wish to lend the chief a hand. However, under a great reputation there are no weaklings; currently, two of the top ten on the world's heroes list are within the Cangzhou Army."

"But the Cangzhou Army is no ordinary force; if we rashly attack, it may damage our allied army's morale."

"In my humble opinion, we should simply wait and see how things develop."

A representative with a sinister visage, dressed in brown robes, slowly spoke.

"That is wrong. Though the Cangzhou Army is brave, how can we boost others' morale while destroying our own prestige?"

"I have a fierce general under my command, nicknamed 'Iron Spear Invincible,' who is willing to do battle with the Cangzhou Army."

As soon as his words fell, another representative in flowing white robes, holding a feather fan, immediately responded.

"What you both say is reasonable. However, I have made up my mind: this time we must lure the Cangzhou Inspector Su Ye into battle and then find a way to eliminate him."

"I know your subordinates hide dragons and crouch tigers; I wonder which hero is willing to take on this heavy task of luring the enemy deep?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Zhang gave a faint smile.

When these words were spoken, another silence fell within the tent.

Everyone understood that this was a dangerous mission; success would be a great merit, but failure might mean eternal damnation.

No one's War God falls from the sky; where could such a thing be made?

(End of chapter)