Chapter 1486: It Was Actually Acting

Just as the whole army was immersed in the joy of victory, Zhao Yun did not completely relax his vigilance. Years of battlefield experience told him that the enemy would never give up easily and would likely look for new opportunities to counterattack. Thus, while celebrating, he began to plan the next strategy to prevent the enemy from making a comeback.

A few days later, an urgent military report arrived at the camp, breaking the brief tranquility. It turned out that after the main force was frustrated, the enemy army turned to adopt the strategy of "besieging Wei to save Zhao," intending to force Zhao Yun to divide his troops to rescue by besieging the supply lines and important strongholds behind Zhao Yun's army, thereby alleviating the pressure on the front line and looking for opportunities to counterattack.

Facing this sudden change, Zhao Yun quickly summoned the generals to analyze the enemy situation and formulate countermeasures. Inside the camp, the candlelight flickered, reflecting faces that were solemn and firm. Zhao Yun stood in front of the map, his fingers gently sliding across the mountains and rivers on the map, and he already had a plan in his heart.

"The enemy's move is intended to disperse our army's strength; if we blindly rescue, we will fall right into their trap. But if we ignore it and the rear is lost, it will also endanger the overall situation." Zhao Yun's voice was steady and powerful, his gaze sweeping across everyone. "Therefore, we must find a way that can both rescue the rear and maintain pressure on the front line."

After some discussion, Zhao Yun proposed a bold plan: he decided to personally lead an elite force to secretly bypass the enemy's main force and head straight for their rear camp, implementing a counter-action of "besieging Wei to save Zhao." At the same time, he would leave a portion of troops to hold the front line, maintaining suppression on the enemy army and preventing them from taking the opportunity to counterattack.

Once this plan was proposed, the generals were in an uproar. Some worried that the division of troops would make it difficult to deal with two-front warfare; others admired Zhao Yun's courage and were willing to take risks with him. Zhao Yun listened patiently to the opinions of all parties and eventually firmed his determination.

"This plan is risky, but if it can succeed, it will not only rescue the rear but also disrupt the enemy's deployment, winning the initiative for our army." Zhao Yun's words carried unquestionable firmness. "I have made up my mind; we will set out tomorrow. I entrust the matters of the front line to you all."

Early the next morning, Zhao Yun led the elite force and left the camp silently, galloping toward the enemy's rear. Along the way, they avoided the enemy's main patrol routes, used terrain for cover, and successfully bypassed the enemy's heavy defense lines.

When Zhao Yun led the army to suddenly appear at the enemy's rear camp, the enemy army instantly fell into chaos. They never expected that Zhao Yun would dare to be so bold as to head straight for the dragon's den. Zhao Yun took the opportunity to launch a fierce attack; the enemy army was caught off guard and soon collapsed.

At the same time, the generals left behind on the front line also launched a fierce offensive against the enemy army according to Zhao Yun's deployment. Caught between internal and external attacks, the enemy army could not look after both ends and eventually had to sue for peace with Zhao Yun.

In this battle, Zhao Yun won with fewer troops, not only successfully rescuing the rear but also forcing the enemy army to retreat, winning a comprehensive victory. When he returned to the camp with the news of victory, the whole army cheered and was even more respectful of Zhao Yun's wisdom and courage.

However, Zhao Yun did not feel complacent because of this. He knew well that the war was far from over, and the enemy could make a comeback at any time. Thus, he continued to strengthen the training and defense of the army, while dispatching scouts deep into enemy territory to inquire about the enemy situation and prepare for the next battle.

In the following days, Zhao Yun led the army to repel the enemy's attacks time and again. Relying on excellent tactics and the heroic fighting of the soldiers, he gradually expanded the results of the battle and forced the enemy army into a desperate situation.

Finally, in a decisive battle, Zhao Yun led the army to defeat the enemy army with overwhelming superiority and won the final victory of the war. When the news of victory spread throughout the army, the soldiers cheered and celebrated the hard-won victory.

Zhao Yun stood on a high place, looking at this ocean of celebration, but his heart was exceptionally calm. He knew that this victory was only temporary, and the road ahead was still very long. But he also believed that as long as everyone was united, there was nothing that was impossible.

After the war ended, Zhao Yun was appointed to a higher position, but he did not become arrogant or complacent because of this. He continued to maintain a humble and diligent attitude, devoting himself to the construction and development of the army. He knew well that as a general, his responsibility was to protect his soldiers well and win every battle. And in this process, any factor that might threaten these must be mercilessly eliminated.

Under Zhao Yun's leadership, the army gradually became more powerful and united. They not only made great achievements on the battlefield but also made huge contributions to the prosperity and stability of the country in peacetime. And Zhao Yun himself also became a hero and model in people's hearts.

Although Zhao Yun had already achieved success and fame, his loyalty to the country and longing for peace had never diminished. With the growth of his years, he realized even more that true victory was not just a triumph on the battlefield, but being able to let the commoners live and work in peace and the country enjoy long-term stability. Thus, he began to devote more energy to the reform of the army and the governance of the country, striving to solve the root cause of war and promote the stability and development of the country.

One day, an urgent report came from the imperial court: a small country on the border suddenly started a rebellion, intending to invade border territory and threaten national security. The imperial court was in an uproar, and many people advocated for immediate dispatch of troops to quell the rebellion to show the country's might. However, Zhao Yun proposed a different view. He believed that simple military suppression could temporarily solve the problem but was difficult to eradicate the contradictions, and might even intensify the hatred between the two sides, triggering longer wars.

"Governing a country is like cooking a small fish; it needs careful preparation and cannot be impatient." Zhao Yun said earnestly in the imperial court, "We should first dispatch envoys to try peace negotiations, understand the other side's true demands, and at the same time strengthen border defenses and make full preparations. If the negotiations fail, it will not be too late to solve it by force."

Zhao Yun's proposal won the support of some ministers, but some also questioned his weakness, fearing that this move would encourage the enemy's arrogance. Facing the questioning, Zhao Yun did not argue but silently took on the heavy responsibility of preparing for peace negotiations, while secretly strengthening border defense construction to prevent accidents.

He personally selected a group of officials proficient in diplomacy to form an envoy group, carrying thick gifts, and went to the rebellious country. After some difficult negotiations, Zhao Yun and others finally understood the other side's true intention—it turned out that the country had suffered natural disasters for years, grain was in short supply, and the people lived in poverty, so they were forced to start a rebellion, hoping to get some aid to alleviate the domestic crisis.

After learning the truth, Zhao Yun felt deep sympathy and immediately requested instructions from the imperial court to allocate grain and supplies to aid the country. At the same time, he also proposed a long-term cooperation plan, including trade exchanges, technical exchanges, etc., aiming to help the country develop its economy, improve people's livelihood, and fundamentally eliminate the root cause of war. ===== CHAPTER 1487 =====