Night Attack

Note:

-- 5-Man Team Leader: Team Leader

-- 10-Man Team Leader: Squad Leader

-- 100-Man Team Leader: Company Leader

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Long Chen expressed his concerns, saying, "General, at the moment, we haven't thoroughly scouted the enemy's full situation, and we're not sure about their strength. It might be unwise to proceed recklessly."

Upon hearing this, the team leader pondered for a moment and nodded. He patted Long Chen's shoulder and said, "I'm a simple man and can't read a word. I don't understand these strategies. In battle, I just follow the lead of the company leader up ahead."

"But, I see that you have an extraordinary appearance, impressive demeanor, and seemingly profound knowledge. Do you have any suggestions?"

Long Chen understood the situation. After all, a team leader didn't need to understand such strategies; he only needed to be brave and good at fighting. So it was understandable that this squad leader wasn't well-versed in these matters.

With a calm demeanor, Long Chen suggested, "Perhaps we could first anchor the ship on the shore and send a few skilled individuals to scout the enemy camp. Then we can determine our next strategy. How about that?"

The team leader found this suggestion reasonable and agreed. He ordered everyone to anchor the ship on the shore. After all, they had taken money from that merchant, and they needed to handle this matter properly. The strategy proposed by the friendly-looking young man was the most prudent.

Unconsciously, the team leader began to associate Long Chen with the talented scions of noble families, which made him trust him even more.

"Notification: The team leader's goodwill towards you has increased to 68."

"So fast!? Two more points, and he'll be completely loyal to me!"

Long Chen was astonished.

Of course, this was all thanks to his talent, "Dragon and Phoenix Among Men," but it also depended on Long Chen's own performance. Even if you had a divine weapon, you'd still end up failing if you didn't have any real skills. And Long Chen happened to have both.

Li Wu and his two friends, following the orders of a team leader, were busy with menial work, helping to anchor the ship and perform other tasks. Li Wu wiped the sweat from his forehead and glared at Long Chen, who was leisurely enjoying himself.

"Why the hell does this guy get special treatment like this?"

"Li Wu is not happy!"

"What are you whining about? Get back to work!"

The team leader, who had heard Li Wu complaining, kicked him right in the center of his buttocks, causing Li Wu to yell in pain.

Zhang Hua and Chen Wei were concerned and quickly went to help Li Wu.

The team leader approached Long Chen and asked, "Young man, the ship is anchored. Should we send a couple of skilled individuals to scout the enemy camp now?"

Long Chen nodded and said, "That's a good idea. We shouldn't send too many people. Two should suffice. Just remember to maintain a safe distance to avoid unnecessary danger."

"By the way, can you bring those two skilled individuals here for a moment?"

"Of course!"

Before long, the team leader brought two well-built men dressed in red Han army leather armor to Long Chen's side. Long Chen attempted to use the system's probing function.

"Ding! Scanning attributes..."

[Identity]: Elite Han Army Soldier of the Late Han Dynasty

[Rank]: Team Leader

[Level]: 18

[Strength]: 36

[Strategy]: 9

[Stamina]: 22

[Civil Affairs]: 7

[Command]: 6

[Skills]: Late Han Swordsmanship (D-grade)

[Equipment]: Standard Soldier's Gear (White Common) (Attack +7, Defense +7, Stamina -2)

[Talent]: Infiltration (White Common) (When approaching an enemy, you can conceal your presence for 3 seconds, reducing your visibility by 10% within a thousand feet of the enemy...)"

Long Chen checked the other soldier and found that their attributes were almost the same. The only difference was that the other soldier had one point less in strength, but both had the "Infiltration" talent.

Seeing this, Long Chen gave a thumbs up. This team leader did have some ability, as he could efficiently issue orders to his subordinates.

"All right, it's the two of you! Did you both see the pirate's hideout earlier?"

"Yes, we saw it!"

"Very good. Your mission is simple: find out how many bandits are in the hideout and what kind of defensive equipment they have. If you are in a life-threatening situation, do not continue to gather information; return immediately."

"Understood!"

The two soldiers had a sense of trust and respect for Long Chen as they observed his calm and orderly manner of giving orders.

"Ding! The goodwill of the soldier towards you is 65, and he is considering pledging loyalty."

"Ding! The goodwill of the other soldier towards you is 65, and he is considering pledging loyalty."

Long Chen inwardly thought, "My charisma is truly hard to contain. Why don't I have a few women thrown into the mix..."

Oops, I got carried away with my thoughts...

The blue sky stretches out, yellow leaves fall, and autumn colors ripple with the cold mist.

Standing on the riverbank, Long Chen watched the ripples on the Yellow River and couldn't help but recall memories from his past life...

One hour later, the two soldiers who were sent to gather enemy intelligence returned. Their clothes were disheveled, they were covered in sweat, and they still appeared somewhat panicked.

The two soldiers knelt before the team leader, reporting the situation with a sense of urgency.

The team leaders expression grew more and more serious as he listened.

After reporting their findings, team leader came with the two soldiers to Long Chen. He spoke with a serious tone, "Young man, according to our scouts, there are approximately eighty to ninety bandits in that hideout, which is more than our initial estimate of sixty to seventy."

"Furthermore, they are on high alert, and it seems like their leader may have had military training. They've set up strong defenses in their hideout, making it nearly impenetrable."

"Now, what should we do?"

Long Chen carefully listened to the team leader's report and was already formulating a plan in his mind for taking down the pirate hideout. The team leader appeared somewhat anxious since he was not well-versed in strategy.

Meanwhile, game player Li Wu and the others were performing manual labor on the side, but they were also paying attention to the conversation. They saw an opportunity for a change.

Li Wu put down the water bucket he was carrying and walked confidently towards the group. He respectfully said, "I have a suggestion. What if we launch a direct assault on the bandit camp? With our numbers and the elite soldiers we have, dealing with eighty to ninety bandit shouldn't be an issue."

Li Wu knew that Han Dynasty soldiers were known for their combat abilities, and there were several elite solders with them.

Although the team leader didn't like the idea due to Li Wu's non-human background, he couldn't deny the logic in Li Wu's suggestion. If he were in their position, he might do the same.

However, Long Chen spoke up, disagreeing with the idea. He said, "This plan is not appropriate. It's too reckless, and even if we win, it'll be a pyrrhic victory. The scouts have reported that the bandits hideout is well-defended, and they even have watchtowers with bamboo arrow platforms that pose a significant threat. We should avoid direct combat."

Li Wu snorted in frustration and asked, "So, what do you suggest then?"

"Late-night infiltration," Long Chen calmly responded. "Around 3 AM, that's when most people are in their deepest sleep. The enemy is more likely to be off their guard, and bandits usually lack proper discipline and organization. We'll all wear black cloth over our armor, carry our blades, and move silently. Several skilled soldiers will infiltrate and silently eliminate the guards at the wooden gate. Once the gate is open, we'll all rush in together. This plan will work."

This proposal received the team leader's approval, and he couldn't deny the logic behind it. In fact, if he were in their situation, he might have come up with a similar plan.

Long Chen's calm and rational approach left an impression on him. Li Wu, on the other hand, felt astonished by Long Chen's strategic thinking. After all, he didn't expect someone like Long Chen to come up with such a plan.

The team leader was thrilled and pounded the ground with his fist, creating several deep cracks in the ground. "Excellent! I didn't expect the young man to be so brilliant. I'll issue the orders for this plan."

Long Chen gave a serene smile, thinking, "If only I had a folding fan right now."

As night fell, a full moon was supposed to light up the sky. However, dark clouds obstructed the moon's brilliance, creating a perfect cover for their mission. The cloud-covered night sky would enhance their chances of success by making their approach even stealthier.

At exactly 3 AM, team leader Shiqiang led several soldiers to infiltrate the bandit hideout as planned. With their remarkable skills, they silently made their way through the camp, jumping over obstacles and using ropes to reach the gate.

Team leader Shiqiang held his ring pommel saber, which gleamed with a cold light. He was approaching the half-asleep bandits guarding the entrance. His heart was steady, and he had an even greater trust in Long Chen after receiving his approval.

In the shadows of the dense forest, Long Chen suddenly received a system notification: "Ding! team leader Shiqiang's goodwill toward you has increased to 70."

So, this team leader's name was Shiqiang. It seemed that when goodwill reached a certain level, the NPC's name would be revealed. Long Chen mused on this thought; he was likely the only player in the entire server to gain such high goodwill from a local NPC in such a short time, let alone the trust of a capable team leader like Shiqiang.

If Long Chen asked team leader Shiqiang to do something for him now, he would probably agree.

As he contemplated this, a bright red torch was lit on top of the bandit camp's watchtower, as if it intended to devour the vast darkness of the night. It burned brilliantly, serving as the signal to launch their attack.

"Fire the signal! Open the gate! Brothers, follow me into the camp!"

Long Chen raised the Blood Drinking Blade in his hand and roared.

In the absence of team leader Shiqiang, Long Chen was in command, following the orders set by team leader Shiqiang before his departure. The soldiers followed Long Chen's commands and rushed into the camp, in line with those instructions.

"Charge!"

"Kill, kill, kill!"

Immediately, over fifty soldiers charged into the camp like ferocious tigers, wielding their weapons and exuding a fearsome presence as they advanced towards the camp.

Their shouts of battle were like the tolling of a giant bell.

The initially deep-sleeping bandits were woken by the cacophony, looking bewildered and clueless about what was happening. It wasn't until the bandit leader issued orders that these men picked up their weapons, rushed out in a disorganized formation, and appeared more like a rabble than a united force, like lambs to the slaughter.

At first contact, the outcome was already clear.

Long Chen, moving within the formation, resembled a dragon emerging from the sea. With the Blood Drinking Blade in his hand, he made a fierce swipe to the left, slaying an unfortunate pirate.

"Ding! Congratulations, you have killed a pirate, earning 50 experience points!"