52 The True Battle Had Just Begun (2/2)
”Yes, that's one of the reasons.” Rin smiled. ”However, another would be the enemy is waiting for their weapons to arrive.”
Sighing, Rin wraps her hands behind her back.
”Based on the recent reports my grandfather informed me about the enemy is that they're quite skillful in schemes and strength. Yesterday's battle I'm guessing was a reckless miscalculation on their side. It was quite clear their General went on his own record to attack, causing their defeat.” Rin explained.
Nodding in response, Governor Tao watches the young boy's expressions observantly.
”I thought the same. However, nonetheless, because of your skillful strategy, we were able to destroy the first wave of enemies. With yesterday's attack, we've slowed down their next assault and minimized their considerable number in men for the time being. I would say your grand strategy has bought us time.” He said with a pleasant grin.
”You're right. But my plot has only delayed their next attack for now, as I'm sure you're aware and as do our enemies. This time given gives them and us another chance to scheme.” Rin looked at the governor calmly.
”Which is why I brought up the discussion of stationing the soldiers outside of the walls. Once the river dries up what then? Our enemies will be given the chance to attack.”
Silent at the boy's words, Governor Tao smiles helplessly with a sigh, his gaze turning towards the city.
”Yes, I see your point…” He chuckled. ”In the past, all of the surrounding provinces didn't hesitate to help. But seems now even asking for a small sum of soldiers has become impossible.”
Rin quietly listened as the governor speaks with a mournful expression, her expression impassive.
After a few silent seconds, the governor sighs before turning to look back towards Rin with a faint smile.
”Back to the subject at hand, what do you plan to do with the soldiers stationed outside of the city walls?” Governor Tao humbly asked.
Gently tilting her head, Rin flashes an innocent smile towards the man. ”I understand that each soldier was personally trained by you, specifically for defense. You teach them this because you treasure each of your soldiers very much and don't want to lose any of them.”
With a gentle wind blowing through the air, Rin continues.
”Of course I understand my plan seems quite risky, however, I wouldn't consider playing with the lives of your precious soldiers.” Rin grins, her emerald eyes glittering. ”That's why my scheme is purely a defense meant to look like an attack.”
Rin looks towards the city, her finger pointing towards each section of the walls.
”When we station the soldiers outside of the walls, we shall place five thousand in the north-eastern mountains, while also stationing them in the north-western side of the mountains. It'll create a horn formation, with the north-eastern side being the right horn and the north-western being the left horn. This will trap any of our enemies that attack in the center.”
Placing her hands behind her back once more, Rin without gazing away from the city view, speaks.
”If the outer wall soldiers are unable to manage, then the city soldiers can come in help them and vise versa. With this plan, our chances of damaging the enemy and winning will increase immensely.” Rin continued explaining with a subtle smile. ”If our soldiers can't handle the enemies strength, they can simply retreat into the woods to recover their wounds.”
With a mild breeze, Rin twirls her body in the governor's direction with an expectant expression.
”What do you think Governor Tao?” Rin tilts her small head.
Examining the young boy's prideful smile, the governor looks at him helplessly.
Why does it seem like this isn't his first time commanding an army?
”Once again, you've surprised me, boy.” Governor Tao sighed with a kind smile. ”We'll go with what you said. But make sure to finish it before the river dries up.”
”Of course sir,” Rin cups her hands with a lowered head.
For the next few minutes, the two discuss Rin's strategy while looking out at the city view.
”Do you plan on commanding the troops?” Governor Tao suddenly asked.
Towards his question, Rin awkwardly scratches her nose. ”No, however, I do recommend one of your top Generals for that task. I can do the best good within the city walls than commanding the troops.”
That and that her grandfather wouldn't allow her anywhere near the battlefield - not that Rin could say something like that to the governor.
”Very well. I'll allow you to select who you think is most qualified.” Governor Tao said respectfully.
”Thank you, sir.” Rin chuckles.
Although they had won the first battle, she knew not to let her guard down. After all, the true battle had just begun.