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Chapter 351 Burning the Camp
The people who sneaked into the Prince of Zhenbei's camp under the cover of night couldn't help but smile when they saw this scene. This situation was most suitable for burning the camps. If they could set a big fire, it would not only destroy the Prince of Zhenbei's food and grass. Thinking of this, the people carrying out the order gathered together.
"Brothers, according to His Highness's original request, burn all the food and grass. Leave the rest to us. We will set fire to these guys who are still sleeping, so that they can take this opportunity to cheer up."
Hearing this arrangement, although the others were a little surprised, they all acted quickly.
Now, taking advantage of the fact that the Xiongnu haven't noticed anything unusual, burning them all with a fire would naturally solve everything without any accidents.
Just as they were preparing, the Xiongnu soldiers on duty did smell the smell of kerosene.
Before they could issue a warning, countless people pounced out of the shadows in the next second and quickly ended their lives.
Just after hiding the bodies, several Xiongnu sentries slowly woke up. Realizing that there was no time to delay, everyone present acted in unison without any hesitation.
After confirming that all the kerosene they were carrying had been poured into the area where the Xiongnu were active, a fire quickly burned.
The Xiongnu, who were still dreaming, woke up feeling the heat around them. After seeing the scene in front of them, they were all panicked, but before they could take any action, they heard fighting sounds coming from the camp.
"Wake up quickly, someone has sneaked into our camp, and they set a fire."
Although they were trying their best to wake up their companions, many people had just woken up from their sleep and hadn't reacted to what was happening around them.
Those who were sent out to carry out the mission were also full of madness. The moment the fire was lit, they realized that they had no way to retreat, so they all stayed and fought with the Xiongnu soldiers.
When the Prince of Zhenbei was awakened by the noise outside, the fire outside the city had become uncontrollable. No one dared to approach, and everyone could only watch from a distance.
"Your Highness, leave quickly. The camp is on fire and assassins have infiltrated. Your Highness, you must leave here alive."
As he spoke, someone escorted the Prince of Zhenbei to break through to the periphery quickly.
The firelight outside the city naturally attracted the attention of the Prince of Jiangzuo. When the Prince of Jiangzuo saw the raging fire, his face was full of disbelief. He never thought that Jiang Chen would dare to take the initiative to attack in this situation.
"It seems I really underestimated you."
Thinking that Jiang Chen dared to attack the Prince of Zhenbei, the Prince of Jiangzuo was surprised. But while he was pondering where Jiang Chen got his confidence from, the Prince of Zhenbei was being escorted by countless subordinates and fled the camp in a very embarrassing state.
Seeing the monstrous fire coming from his camp, the Prince of Zhenbei was trembling with anger. How long has it been since he suffered such humiliation?
The next day, after the fire was extinguished, he returned with his confidants. Fortunately, the fire in the camp was only alarming and did not cause too many casualties.
Most of the deaths and injuries were caused by those people Jiang Chen arranged to come in. But judging from the current situation alone, he had completely fallen into a disadvantage in front of Jiang Chen, and it was extremely difficult to make a comeback.
"Your Highness, those guys last night were just a cover. Their purpose was to delay our time to put out the fire. Most of our food and grass were burned, and many of our equipment were also destroyed. The key parts are useless."
Speaking of this, the leading man couldn't help but lower his head, quietly waiting for the Prince of Zhenbei's punishment.
Just as he was preparing to welcome a storm of abuse, the Prince of Zhenbei waved his hand helplessly. After all, Jiang Chen's trick had deceived all of them this time. No one could have imagined that Jiang Chen would make a feint at such a moment.
"How many days can our food and grass last now?"
Hearing the Prince of Zhenbei's question, all the quartermasters present lowered their heads in shame.
"Reporting to Your Highness, if there is no other food and grass to support us, we will run out of food in at most three days."
"Why don't we ask the Prince of Zhennan for some food and grass to make plans for the next attack?"
Hearing his subordinate's advice, the Prince of Zhenbei's face became extremely gloomy.
Even if he was willing to admit that he had been defeated by Jiang Chen, he would never bow his head to the Prince of Zhennan. After all, people fight for a breath. If this breath is lost, who knows how the Prince of Zhennan will laugh at him in the future.
"There are still three days of food and grass? Treat all the soldiers today, and tomorrow we will launch an attack until death."
The quartermasters widened their eyes at the Prince of Zhenbei's crazy decision, but before they could open their mouths, they saw his cold gaze.
Everyone understood in their hearts that these things had completely changed their flavor at this moment. While they were carefully preparing, Jiang Chen had selected another group of experts.
"Last night's feint must have exhausted these Xiongnu. If we can give them another fatal blow now, all their plans for so long will be in vain."
"If that's the case, I'll send him another gift tonight. Since he's still unwilling to withdraw his troops, I'll use a fire attack to persuade him again."
Hearing this instruction, although many of his subordinates and strategists didn't understand why Jiang Chen had such confidence, they all acted in unison.
While they were working together to study how to expand the results of the battle, Jiang Chen selected another group of people.
"When we attack the camp again tonight, these guys will definitely be furious. Tomorrow, you and the others will follow me to meet the enemy in front of the formation. No matter how they clamor, you must not move. When they launch an attack, it will be time for us to turn defeat into victory."
Although they were a little confused about Jiang Chen's plan, everyone agreed. The emperor was willing to take risks with them personally, and even if they were unwilling, they would never dare to refuse.