Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 361: Speed is of the Essence in Warfare

Chapter 361: Chapter 361: Speed is of the Essence in Warfare

"A long time."

Li Qingmu’s reply made Cao Xiao roll his eyes involuntarily; he felt like he had been trapped by this young couple.

"Brother-in-law!" Long Yue turned back, smiling as she looked at him, "Le Xi is a daughter of the Chang Family! The Chang Family is powerful and also has ties to the imperial family, hmm..."

Long Yue gave Cao Xiao a meaningful look, causing him to shiver as he suddenly realized something.

Although he was Cao Yin’s son, Cao Yin was Cao Yin, and he was Cao Xiao. If he didn’t have any military achievements or rank to his name, would the Chang Family give their only cherished daughter to him?

Even if Chang Lexi was willing, what about the Chang Family members?

They certainly wouldn’t want it!

So if Chang Lexi insisted on being with him, it would surely cause unrest in the family.

In this case, there’s only one outcome: either Le Xi would be forced to break up with him due to her family’s opposition, or her family would be pressured by her will to let her marry him.

Regardless of which one, life wouldn’t be happy.

Understanding this, Cao Xiao suddenly felt a surge of strength and thumped his chest, saying, "Don’t worry, my dear nephew-in-law, your brother-in-law is here. Just call out, and I will come at once!"

"Good, thank you!"

Li Qingmu cupped his hands in thanks, while Cao Xiao left, eating a pancake and drinking rice soup in large strides.

"For the woman he loves, hmm, this move is really clever, my wife is truly smart!"

Li Qingmu was still thinking about how to persuade this hot-headed brother-in-law, but Long Yue only said a few words and effortlessly accomplished it. His little wife is really amazing.

"He’s my brother-in-law; how could I not understand him?"

Long Yue chuckled. With someone as oblivious to feelings as Cao Xiao, if he hasn’t realized it, you’d be so mad that you’d want to knock him out; but once he does, he’s very loyal to his feelings.

Since he also likes Le Xi, he would naturally do anything for her.

Long Yue lazily stretched, and a breeze slipped through the door curtain, making her shiver: "Ah-choo!"

Li Qingmu draped a cloak over her shoulders, frowning as he said, "It’s cold, be careful not to catch a chill."

"I’ll go get a charcoal brazier!"

This time, Long Yue brought many high-quality black charcoal with her, which wouldn’t choke with smoke when burned, and wouldn’t produce thick smoke either. The only thing to watch out for is that the tent needs to have a small ventilation opening to avoid suffocation, not from being smothered, but poisoned!

She remembered encountering someone in her past life who used a burning charcoal brazier to kill.

It was said that if a brazier burns for a long time in a closed space, it would release a toxic gas that could poison someone to death.

"Crackle!"

The charcoal brazier burned inside the tent, gradually warming up inside while Li Qingmu remained standing in front of the large map, deep in thought.

Suddenly, he turned around and went straight out of the tent.

Long Yue quickly chased after him, seeing that he had found Cao Xiao and spoke with him, Cao Xiao instantly nodded, then went off to arrange the manpower.

"The sky is overcast, and it’s suddenly gotten colder here. I’m worried it might snow, so I’ve told them to set up camp around the valleys along the mountain range, which would be much warmer."

Li Qingmu said this, but Long Yue knew he intended to surround but not attack, waiting for the cold weather and snow to come, then their supplies would be cut off from above, right?

They would need warmth, which meant they’d have to descend the mountain.

As long as the mountain bandits came down, whoever it was, they were to be killed without mercy!

As for whether there might be stored food inside?

There’s no need to worry. Back when Long Yue and Li Qingmu visited Heifeng Village, anything that could be dug into a tunnel was used for smelting iron ore and forging armor. The soil and air were polluted, so storing food was impossible.

The only food storage in Heifeng Village was a very small warehouse, barely enough for four or five days’ worth of provisions at best. Trying to stockpile food on a large scale? That was simply impossible!

So, they would definitely have some people come down the mountain to transport food, or rather have regular people deliver food to them!

Once the food supply is cut off, how many days can they hold out on the mountain?

At most seven days, they would be forced down the mountain!

And once they come down, their eight thousand troops can be put to use!

What a clever strategy!

"Too bad cutting off water is not feasible; otherwise, it would be faster!"

Li Qingmu grumbled, noticing Long Yue coming over with a peculiar expression on her face, knowing that she had seen through his plans. He decided not to keep it hidden and explained it outright.

After all, they are husband and wife; naturally, they have a tacit understanding.

Cut off the water?

Long Yue’s lips twitched slightly. This man truly had a ruthless way of doing things; those rumors from her past life were indeed true to some extent.

Seemingly as docile and harmless as a white mouse, but in reality, he is a venomous snake.

Of course, Long Yue was no different.

"Luanshi Ridge... When we went up there, didn’t they have a small stream trickling down from the ravine? We could do this..."

Long Yue whispered in Li Qingmu’s ear.

Li Qingmu’s eyes lit up, "None knows me better than my wife. Let’s do it this way!"

"However..."

"Hmm?"

"I’m worried about A shao. It’s only comforting if he goes to do this thing, but I’m still concerned about him."

Speaking of Cao Xiao, Long Yue furrowed her brows slightly.

After all, there are many enemies on that mountain, and the numbers are currently unclear. What if they fall into an enemy encirclement?

Grandfather entrusted Cao Xiao to her to keep an eye on him, and nothing must happen.

Li Qingmu said, "What if I go with him?"

"No way! A shao is unrecognized by anyone, that’s why I’m letting him go. You and I would definitely be recognized by them, no way!"

This was just one reason; the second one was that Long Yue didn’t want Li Qingmu to take the risk. Although his wounds had healed well, he still needed more rest.

"Then just give more careful instructions. A shao, though a bit slow, at least listens."

Li Qingmu said this without any guilt, mainly because A shao was routinely under Li Qingmu’s thumb, and what’s more, he even enjoyed it thoroughly...

Subsequently, Cao Xiao was invited into the tent, where Long Yue and Li Qingmu detailed the plan to him.

Cao Xiao patted his chest and assured them resolutely that he would successfully complete the task.

"A shao, take two trustworthy people with you, so you can look out for each other, but no more, at most only two!"

If there were too many people, the trail could easily be exposed and discovered by others, with three people, one scouting ahead and keeping watch, another covering the rear, and the person in the middle executing the action, it’s just right.

"Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to get it done beautifully!"

Cao Xiao chuckled.

"Alright, you’ll go tonight then!"

"Ah?"

Cao Xiao looked utterly shocked. Tonight? It’s already dark by now. Shouldn’t they be too late to go now?

"Speed is of utmost importance in the art of war; it’s all about seizing the right moment. Once missed, it’s very hard to find another opportunity," Li Qingmu said, "We’ve just set up camp, so the other side will assume we are taking a short rest. This is the time when their guard is at its loosest; if not now, then when?"

Cao Xiao nodded repeatedly. His father had mentioned these things before, but he hadn’t paid attention. Now that Li Qingmu brought it up again, he was finally listening.

At this time it was already the Xu hour; the sky was dark. Cao Xiao changed into night attire and, together with two other trusted, deft soldiers from the Cao Family Army, set out up the mountain.

They were about to undertake a dangerous and crucial mission!