Chapter 486: Thorough Investigation <<<
"Why didn't you say that just now?" Li Chen asked, frowning.
Su Zhen'ting smiled bitterly and said, "I am also worried that it will appear as if I am trying to clear the way for Bei Ping."
"This concerns military intelligence. Whether or not it was leaked, this palace has its own judgment. General, you are being foolish," Li Chen said.
Su Zhenning bowed slightly and said, "It was my negligence."
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Su Zhen said, "It's just a guess, with no evidence. But my trusted aide has followed me for over ten years, and his father and son were both raised and taught by me and my father. They are not incompetent people. What he reported in secret must not be groundless, he must have some suspicions."
“This whole matter is fishy. The entire battle plan was only finalized a few days before the war started. If it were the enemy who saw through our flaws, there's no reason they would have guessed so accurately.”
According to the report, the enemy forces from the East Island seem to have accurately anticipated the movement of our troops. They not only completely destroyed the roads for the flanking assault units in advance but also feigned weakness, luring the main force deep into enemy territory before encircling them.
Su Zhenting's face was serious. "Although I wasn't present, based on my experience and the information I have now, it seems unlikely that our army's plan was not leaked beforehand or that such a meticulous and targeted deployment could be achieved without prior knowledge."
To know, marching and fighting, often involves the movement of tens of thousands of troops, it is by no means easy. Once an order is given, it is like a mountain decree, and it cannot be easily changed. If you guess wrong about the other party's intentions, you will inevitably suffer heavy losses.
For example, this time, if our army hadn't divided its forces but instead truly pressed the entire force forward, the enemy army of the Eastern Isles would have undoubtedly collapsed instantly. The responsibility and cost are something that any commander could not accept.
“Therefore, this time the enemy forces from the East Islands were able to make such a targeted deployment. In my opinion, there are only two reasons for this. Either the main commander of the East Islands is a genius, or they obtained intelligence beforehand.”

Li Chen pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "Chen Tong."
Outside the hall, Chen Tong heard Li Chen's call and immediately walked in.
"Immediately, find several trusted confidantes and go to Xian Chao together. General Su will help you secretly meet Su Pingbei. Your task is only one: thoroughly investigate whether there are any traitors within the army."
Li Chen's voice was filled with murderous intent as he said, "If you find him, don't kill him. Bring him back to the capital first."
Chen Tong immediately clasped his fists and said, "I obey your orders!"
Turning to Su Zhen Ting, Li Chen said, "General Su, I leave the follow-up matters to you to coordinate and execute."
Su Zhending bowed and said, “I obey your orders.”
After the two left, Li Chen sat in Xizheng Hall and had someone bring him the freshest military map. According to the latest battle reports, he arranged the positions of both sides on the map.
He is not omnipotent. While he has some common sense about military command, that's the extent of his knowledge.
But this war is of great importance and must not be lost at all costs.
At that time, entrusting this heavy responsibility to Su Pingbei was partly due to the fact that he had no other usable military talents under his command. On the other hand, it was also intended to completely win over the Su family.
But now it seems this risky move has taken a turn for the worse.
While Li Chen was thinking of a countermeasure, at Zhao Wangfu.
Li Yinhu was sent back by a carriage.
After all, he was injured and deeply affected. He was carried out of the carriage by others.
Back at the manor, Li Yinhǔ ordered his attendants to leave and immediately summoned the mysterious old man who had been hiding in plain sight by his side.

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