My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 585: If You Do Not Enter The Tiger’s Den, How Can You Catch The Tiger’s Cub?

Listening to Feng Xiyan’s answer, Zhong Zi’an asked, "Since the Great General already knows the Jin Emperor won’t trust us... Wouldn’t returning now be the same as sending ourselves to our deaths?"

Looking at his confused expression, Feng Xiyan explained, "If you return with only the three of them, of course, the Jin Emperor won’t believe you. But what if you return with this general as a war prisoner?"

The moment his words fell, Tuluo Cheng stood up and rejected the idea. "Great General, you can’t do that! It’s too dangerous!"

Turning to look at him, Feng Xiyan replied, "Military Advisor Tuluo, if you do not enter the tiger’s den, how can you catch the tiger’s cub? This general does not wish to implicate innocent people in this war. This plan is the best way to enter the Jin Empire without fighting."

Seeing Tuluo Cheng open his mouth to object again, Feng Xiyan raised his hand and added, "Military Advisor Tuluo, this general will not go alone. You don’t need to worry."

After working with Feng Xiyan and gaining his trust, Tuluo Cheng had finally learned about the existence and strength of the Feng Clan’s shadow guards.

However, he was still worried about letting Feng Xiyan enter the Jin Empire. It wasn’t because he doubted the shadow guards’ strength, but because he still didn’t fully trust Wu Ruizhan and his generals.

It would be a disaster if Wu Ruizhan betrayed them after Feng Xiyan went into the Jin Empire.

Seeing through his thoughts from his expression, Bai Hanyun said, "Military Advisor Tuluo, my team and I will also enter the Jin Empire in secret."

Tuluo Cheng had witnessed Hua Yuyu and his team’s combat power earlier, when they bombed the Dizhu Tribe into ashes. Hearing this, he could only let out a long, helpless sigh.

Clasping his hands, he bowed to Bai Hanyun and said heavily, "Then... this subordinate will entrust the Great General’s safety to you, Miss Bai."

Nodding at him, Bai Hanyun replied, "Mhm. I will protect him and the others. Don’t worry."

Now that Tuluo Cheng had agreed, Wu Ruizhan asked, "Great General, can you share the details with us?"

Feng Xiyan stood up, spread out the map of the Central Continent, and looked at everyone present.

"We will divide into three teams. The first team will be led by General Wu."

Looking at Wu Ruizhan, Feng Xiyan continued, "General Wu, you will escort Jin Cen, Jin Yan, Shi Yixi, and two thousand war prisoners back to the Jin Empire, along with one hundred thousand soldiers of the Feng Army."

Wu Ruizhan clasped his fists and responded, "Yes, Great General."

Turning to Zhan Qi, Feng Xiyan said, "General Zhan and Military Advisor Tuluo will stay behind with the remaining soldiers and defend the Yurong Border Pass."

"When news of this general’s defeat spreads, those who wish to fish in troubled waters will seize the opportunity to attack us. At that time, General Zhan, the border defense will be entrusted to you."

Zhan Qi clasped his fists and said firmly, "Please rest assured, Great General. This subordinate will ensure not a single enemy steps into our territory."

"To win a war, capture the commander first." Feng Xiyan looked around and continued, "The third team will be led by Yun’er and Brother Hua. Their mission is to assassinate the Jin Emperor while the first team diverts the enemies’ attention."

"When chaos erupts, General Wu must seize the opportunity to take control over the ministers and generals of the Jin Empire. With attacks from both outside and inside, we will seize the Jin Empire’s imperial capital city and bring it down in one strike."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone stood up and clasped their fists. "The Great General is wise!"

Seeing that the meeting was over, Bai Hanyun stood up and said, "Since everyone had agreed, then I will bring Jin Cen and the others over from Xiqiang City."

Before she could take a step, Feng Xiyan grabbed her hand. "Yun’er, wait for me. I will go back with you to Xiqiang City."

Turning around, Bai Hanyun thoughtfully looked at him for a moment and then nodded. "Alright."

Turning to the others, Feng Xiyan instructed, "We depart for the Jin Empire early tomorrow morning. Make sure the soldiers get proper rest and meals today."

"Yes, Great General."

"The meeting is adjourned." Feng Xiyan said, then left hand in hand with Bai Hanyun.

After they left, Zhong Zi’an scratched his head and asked doubtfully, "Can Miss Bai really transport Jin Cen and the others in one day?"

Hearing this, Zhan Qi patted his shoulder. "General Zhong, you can doubt yourself, but you shouldn’t doubt Miss Bai."

Zhong Zi’an raised an eyebrow at his words. "General Zhan, you seem to trust Miss Bai greatly. This general is curious—where does your confidence in her come from?"

Questioned by him, Zhan Qi exchanged a glance with Tuluo Cheng.

After a brief moment of silence, Tuluo Cheng said, "General Zhong, you will find the answer to your doubts tomorrow morning."

Seeing that neither of them intended to explain further, Wu Ruizhan said, "That’s enough idle talk. We don’t have much time before departure. Let’s hurry and begin the preparation."

Clasping their fists, all the generals responded in unison, "Yes, General Wu."

With that, they went to carry out their tasks.

At the same time, in the neighboring command room, Feng Xiyan briefed Hua Yuyu and the others on the plan.

Sitting around a wooden table, Hua Yuyu said, "Brother Feng, since we lack information on the Jin Emperor and their internal situation, my team will leave first to gather intelligence."

Feng Xiyan took out a sheet of paper and spread it on the table. "This is the portrait of the Jin Emperor, Jin Kui."

Taking out his phone, Hua Yuyu photographed Jin Kui’s portrait and shared it in their WeChat group before putting his phone away. Then he took out another phone from his Qiankun Pouch and handed it to Feng Xiyan.