Chapter 519 - Chapter 519: Harassment
Chapter 519: Harassment
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Qin Silong feigned anger, retorting, “Deputy General Lin, mind your manners!”
“While you may hold the title of deputy general, it’s me who commands the troops in battle! Remember, your advanced age and less-than-sharp mind prevented the higher-ups from entrusting you with leadership. You’re here to assist me!”
“It’s called assistance, bluntly put, I’m letting you freeload some battle merits.
Be thankful I’ll throw some gold your way before I kick the bucket.”
“Understand, you’re only a helper. I decide the battle plan!”
“Unless you’re ready to lead the troops yourself!”
“Otherwise, spare me your endless chatter.”
Deputy General Lin, infuriated, pointed at Qin Silong, struggling to articulate his response.
“You… you… you!”
“You’re just a temporary commander! How dare you speak to me like this!”
“Aren’t you afraid I’ll teach you a lesson in front of Old General Chen and make you suffer?”
Qin Silong sneered, “Leading a few thousand soldiers against 15,000 in a fortified position. If we charge in recklessly, do you think I’ll stand a chance?”
“I have to consider the safest approach.”
Deputy General Lin was momentarily stunned. Did Qin Silong already suspect their plot to eliminate him?
With this thought, Deputy General Lin dropped his aggressive stance. He needed to maintain a facade of cooperation with Qin Silong.
Softening his tone, he adopted a more conciliatory approach, saying,
“What nonsense are you spouting? Despite their numbers, they’re just a disorganized bunch.”
“Even though we only have five thousand regular troops, they’re well-trained. Each can handle ten on their own. We haven’t even started, and you’re already painting such a gloomy picture?”
Qin Silong, as if realizing something, sighed in relief. “Forget it. I don’t want to argue with you before the battle begins, as it may affect our morale.” “I’ve calculated that the rations I brought can last for about ten days.”
“We’ll launch the attack in eight days, striking the entrance in one swift move. Then, we’ll storm the castle in a single assault. Once the castle is taken, food won’t be a concern.”
“It’s settled. I’ll select the team for the harassment mission tonight.”
With those words, Qin Silong exited Deputy General Lin’s tent.
Deputy General Lin, nearly fainting from anger, cared little about maintaining a facade of cooperation.
“Stop right there!”
“This is absurd!”
Yet, Qin Silong paid no heed and walked away without turning back.
Hmph! Planning to harm them covertly while maintaining a composed exterior. Deputy General Lin vowed to expose this deceit.
Despite his advanced age, Qin Silong remained deviously cunning.
While following orders, it was an open secret in the military camp that Deputy General Lin had sided with the Public House.
Not only was he a coward, but he was also a self-serving opportunist willing to do anything for personal gain.
His position as deputy general wasn’t earned through military achievements but through skillful flattery.
Once Qin Silong left Deputy General Lin’s tent, he promptly returned to his main tent.
The troop harassment was a ruse designed to provoke Deputy General Lin. When pressured to initiate an attack by wielding his authority, Qin Silong planned to respond based on the unfolding circumstances. A figure like Deputy General Lin couldn’t be allowed to live.
The most effective solution was to eliminate him.
That night, as darkness enveloped the surroundings, Qin Silong took charge, leading a squad of elite soldiers in a series of relentless harassments against the defending forces.
True to his word, they created disturbances four times throughout the night, returning to rest in the early hours of the morning.
The opposing defense grew increasingly disoriented.
They pondered over Qin Silong’s motives, unsure of his intentions..