Chapter 1611

Gu Yi patted Zhao Yun on the shoulder and said gratefully, "General Zhao, today is all thanks to you. Without your courage and determination, we might not have been able to achieve this victory."

Zhao Yun smiled slightly and shook his head. "General Gu, this is what we should do. We are fighting for the same goal, and victory belongs to every one of us."

The two looked at each other and smiled, but then fell into deep thought. They knew that although this decisive battle was won, the war was far from over. They must be prepared for the next battle to ensure that they could achieve victory every time.

After returning to the camp, Gu Yi and Zhao Yun immediately gathered all the generals and strategists to start discussing the next combat plan. They knew that the enemy would not give up and would definitely launch an attack again. They must formulate a more meticulous plan before the enemy.

At the meeting, Gu Yi spoke first: "Everyone, we have just achieved an important victory, but this does not mean we can relax. The enemy is still strong, and we must remain vigilant at all times."

Zhao Yun continued, "I agree with General Gu's view. We should take advantage of the momentum of victory to continue pursuing the enemy and not give them a chance to catch their breath."

A young strategist stood up; his name was Li Yu, a think-tank who had recently joined Gu Yi's command. "General, in my opinion, we cannot rely solely on temporary morale. The enemy is very likely to set a trap to lure us deep. We should first stabilize the existing defensive line, send scouts to investigate the enemy situation, and then make plans."

Gu Yi nodded. "Li Yu makes sense. We cannot blindly pursue and must act cautiously. General Zhao, what do you think?"

Zhao Yun thought for a moment and answered, "Indeed, acting cautiously is necessary. However, we cannot be too conservative and give the enemy a chance to catch their breath. I suggest that on one hand, we consolidate the defensive line, and on the other hand, we send elite troops to harass the enemy's supply line, forcing them to be unable to reorganize quickly."

Gu Yi expressed his agreement. "Good, this is a method that serves both purposes. It can ensure our safety and continuously exert pressure on the enemy. Li Yu, you are responsible for the dispatch of scouts and intelligence collection; General Zhao, you lead the elite troops to execute the harassment mission; other generals, follow me to strengthen the construction of the defensive line and prepare to deal with the enemy's counterattack."

Everyone responded in unison and left to carry out their orders.

In the next few days, Gu Yi's camp was busy and orderly. Scouts continuously brought back intelligence about the enemy's movements, and the troops led by Zhao Yun frequently attacked, destroying the enemy's supply line, making the enemy's military heart chaotic.

However, just when Gu Yi and the others thought everything was under control, an unexpected piece of news came. Scouts reported that the enemy was gathering a large number of troops, preparing to carry out a large-scale counterattack.

Gu Yi immediately gathered Zhao Yun and other generals to hold an emergency meeting.

"Everyone, the enemy is gathering troops and preparing to counterattack. We must be prepared in advance and cannot let their plan succeed." Gu Yi's voice was firm and powerful.

Zhao Yun frowned tightly. "How many troops does the enemy have specifically? Can we compete with them?"

Li Yu stood out, holding a map and intelligence report in his hand. "According to the scouts' intelligence, the enemy's troops are about twice ours. However, most of them are newly recruited soldiers, and their combat effectiveness may not be as good as ours."

Gu Yi looked at the map and said after thinking for a moment, "Even so, we cannot take it lightly. General Zhao, you lead a portion of the troops to continue harassing the enemy's supply line and contain their troops; Li Yu, you are responsible for arranging the defensive line and using terrain advantages to weaken the enemy's offensive as much as possible; other generals, follow me to prepare for battle."

After the meeting, Gu Yi stood alone outside the tent, staring at the distant horizon. He knew that this war was not only a test of military strength but also a test of wisdom and will. He must ensure that every decision was correct because any small mistake could lead to irreparable consequences.

Just then, Zhao Yun walked over and stood by Gu Yi's side. "General Gu, are you worried?"

Gu Yi smiled slightly. "General Zhao, what do you think? We shoulder the life and death of so many people; how can we not be worried?"

Zhao Yun patted Gu Yi on the shoulder. "General Gu, I believe in you. We have experienced so many battles together, and every time we could turn danger into safety. This time is the same; we will definitely win."

Gu Yi looked at Zhao Yun, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that with a comrade like Zhao Yun by his side, he had nothing to fear.

A few days later, on a clear morning, the enemy arrived as scheduled and launched a fierce attack. Gu Yi and Zhao Yun led the soldiers to fight bravely, and the battle was extremely intense.

The enemy's military strength was indeed powerful, but Gu Yi and the others, relying on careful preparation and tenacious will, repelled the enemy's attack time and time again.

In the gaps of the battle, Gu Yi and Zhao Yun stood in front of the formation, looking at the enemy in the distance.

"General Zhao, how long do you think we can hold on?" Gu Yi asked.

Zhao Yun's gaze was firm. "General Gu, as long as we still have a breath, we will never let the enemy succeed. I believe that the final victory belongs to us."

Gu Yi nodded; he also firmly believed this. Although the enemy came surging like a tide, they had firm faith and unyielding will. This faith not only came from their own courage but also came from the deep feeling of guarding this land and the people behind them.

"General Zhao, look over there," Gu Yi suddenly pointed to a weak point in the enemy's formation and said, "If we can concentrate our troops to raid there, perhaps we can break the enemy's offensive."

Zhao Yun looked in the direction of Gu Yi's finger, and a flash of light flickered in his eyes. "Good idea! However, this requires precise coordination and rapid action. I will personally lead an elite unit to execute this mission, and you sit here to command and ensure the stability of the overall situation."

Gu Yi pondered for a moment and finally nodded. "Good, General Zhao, you must be careful. I will provide you with all necessary support here."

Zhao Yun took the order and left, quickly gathering an elite unit, and launched a surprise attack toward the weak point of the enemy's formation. Their action was rapid and fierce, like lightning tearing through the haze of the battlefield.