Chapter 318: The Bai
318 The Bai
The plan Jun Hua proposed could only be categorized as crazy. The commanders in the tent were all looking at Jun Hua like she could no longer think straight. Even Yan couldn't believe that Jun Hua would propose such an outrageous plan.
"I cannot agree at such a plan where your safety would be put into risk," one of the generals said in a grave tone. If something were to happen to her during the time Soujin was unconscious, that general would surely butcher them.
"There is no need to worry. Princess Hua will be safe under our watch," Yabei said solemnly. Inside his mind, he was sure that Jun Hua would be alright since she could protect herself.
"But…."
"Although this plan might sound courageous, this is the best I can come up with," if her deduction was correct, even Prince Ye Jiu didn't know that she was Jun Min. That one ignorance was enough to give her a chance in beating him down. Of course, if he knew that she was Jun Min, this plan would be more difficult to succeed, but the chance was still there.
"Can't you think a more moderate plan?"
"We will do with this plan," Ming Hui interrupted, "Going conservatively would only end in our loss. That is except you want to repeat the last few days lost again with greater damage."
The commanders looked at each other. No matter how unwilling they were, they knew that this was the best option they could have. If they didn't, they would just sacrifice the life of numerous soldiers they have.
"We understand."
After the commanders dispersed, Yan stood up and look towards Jun Hua, "Are you sure that you want to use yourself as the bait?"
Jun Hua glanced back, "Why not?"
"Are you sure that you can do this?" putting herself into danger, despite being protected, the risk would not just disappear like that.
"Don't worry. You just have to do your part well, Prince Yan. Don't make the same mistake as before," Jun Hua stood up and walked out. Outside the tent, Ming Hui nodded towards her with a knowing smile. He believed that she would be able to do this work perfectly. If not because of that, what was the use of the famous name she had as the general?
"Take care of yourself."
"You too," Jun Hua answered. Returning back to her room, she looked towards the armor she put on the side. When was the last time she wore it? Touching it for a moment, she sighed. The time has come for her to participate in the battle once again.
The next day, the soldiers were all eager to fight. Their commander only told them their role today, but didn't say anything about the bigger picture of the fight. Because of that, they didn't know the big plan their strategist planned for them.
"Commander, why are you spacing out?"
Fan Lanying was startled, but she shook her head quickly. When Jun Hua finished her explanation about the plan for today, she was shocked senseless. The plan to use Jun Hua as the bait to force Ye Jiu to change his plan was really outrageous. However, if they succeed, the battle will be theirs.
Taking a deep breath, Fan Lanying looked towards her comrade, "Let's move on. We cannot disgrace ourselves with poor performance after all that we said yesterday, can we?"
"Yes, Commander!"
Hiding her real feeling, Fan Lanying took her sword. It was time for her to fight on the battlefield once again.
As the battle horn sounded out, the soldiers were charging towards each other on a frontal battle. This time, the one leading the soldiers was not Soujin, but rather it was Yan. Standing in front of the soldiers with Shu protecting him was not easy.
"This role is insane," this was the first time Yan stood in front of the soldiers and fought without Soujin protecting him. With only Shu on the side, he had to exert more power just for his own protection.
The role of a general was not one to be underestimated. Standing on the very front of the battlefield and guide the soldiers to the battle while at the same time opening the path was not easy. Compared with him standing on the rear and watch the fight, this was a much harder fight than before.
"Shu, cover my left!"
Different from Soujin who has immense fighting power and capability, Yan martial art was far below him. However, he would not give up without a fight and this time, he had to fulfill the role Jun Hua entrusted to him well.
Compared to lead the soldiers in secret and made a surprise attack, this role of fighting the enemy head on was more suitable for him. Still, the real problem came when Ye Jiu came closer to their place. Even Shu was not a match for that guy fighting power.
Looking towards the desperate prince fighting in front of him, Ye Jiu didn't have any interest in fighting him. The lesser battle skill Yan demonstrated in front of him made him felt that there must be something else was going on. There was no way those people would send someone important with poor fighting skill right to his doorstep.
"Your Highness, there is a separate army go from the left side."
Ye Jiu's eyes narrowed at the report as he stopped fighting and look towards the side. His soldiers frantically move forward to protect their leader and defended the position. Ignoring his surrounding, his gaze moved to the side where he could notice dust rising and the faint sound of soldiers walking.
"What is their banner?"
"It's the Mountain Kingdom," the soldier answered.
Ye Jiu mouth curved up. If it was the Mountain Kingdom, then it meant that the Princess might be there. He had heard about the Ming Kingdom collaborating with the Mountain Kingdom, this would be the perfect chance for him to meet with them.
"Find out whether their princess is there or not," Ye Jiu instructed.
"Yes Your Highness."
From afar, Yan could see that Ye Jiu had stopped fighting. His heart started to pound with unease. From the bottom of his heart, he hoped that Ye Jiu would not clash with them head on and took the bait. If not, there would be no chance for them to win this battle.
"Shu, fight with your all."
"As your command, Young Master," Shu answered and quicken his pace. He would just cover up the side of Yan, but with this instruction, he exerted himself to cover a much larger area. The soldiers from Pan Kingdom met with their end in his blade in a matter of seconds.
The sudden outburst of Shu attracted the attention of the soldiers, and many of them trembled in fear. The power Shu suddenly exerted was far more than what ordinary people can do. However, no matter what they thought, they needed to move forward and fight.
Even Ye Jiu looked towards the scene with narrowed eyes as he grew cautious.