stonecrandall Chapter 206
Chapter 206
Two weeks passed quietly, the sky seemed to be quietly ignited by invisible fire, the heat became more and more steaming, and the earth was shrouded in a dull and anxious atmosphere.
In Guanzhong, the rainy season quietly arrived, and the drizzle gradually became a downpour, moistening the dry soil, but also awakening the sleeping rivers, which broke free from their shackles, surging and rushing wantonly.
The scenery along the way changed drastically due to the sudden rainy season. The river surface that was calm in the past is now raging and turbulent. The muddy road did not stop the Qiang people from attacking Guanzhong.
They shuttled through the shadows like ghosts, sometimes in groups of three or five, sometimes acting alone, quietly approaching the edge of Chang'an. Near Chang'an.
Everyone had a clear mind, knowing that this was not just a prelude to the coming storm, but also the beginning of the Qiang people's long-planned and determined offensive. The cunning and tenacity of the Qiang people became more and more vivid during this long wait.
As the night fell, the cunning of the Qiang tribe was as deep as the night. They took advantage of the night and sometimes blew the horns they carried with them. The sound was long and shrill, penetrating the silence of the night; sometimes they roared like hungry wolves in the wilderness, which was weird and terrifying, constantly weaving a terrifying web around the military camp, disturbing people and making it difficult to sleep.
Liu Yao was sitting in the Hongmen tent at this moment, with the flickering candlelight reflecting his resolute face. He sat around the stove with Generals Le Jin and Li Si to discuss the current situation and the recent battle situation. There was a tense and steady atmosphere in the air, as if even breathing resonated with the pulse of the battle.
"Humph, these foreign barbarians have really been with the wolf pack for a long time, and they have also learned a bit of cunning." Liu Yao snorted lightly, with a bit of disdain in his tone.
"They actually know how to use this kind of harassment tactics, frequently harassing our army with a small force, intending to wear down our will and physical strength, and when we are impatient, they will send a large army to attack us, trying to break the camp in one fell swoop. What a good plan!"
Liu Yao stared at the map spread out on the table. On it, the iron cavalry of the Qiang tribe was like a dark cloud pressing down on the city, step by step, and Chang'an City seemed to have felt the fierce fighting spirit.
"Lord! Let me lead the elite troops to fight! I will definitely kill them!"
Li Si shouted excitedly on the side.
Since ancient times, fighting against foreign races has been the honor of every Han soldier.
Hearing this, Le Jin shook his head gently, revealing calmness and deep thinking between his eyebrows.
"General Li is brave, but the Qiang people only sent light cavalry to test our army. If we come out in full force at this moment and show all our strength, I'm afraid it will be what they want. By then, the Qiang people will split up and use guerrilla tactics to consume our army's strength, making our army exhausted and unable to annihilate the strong enemy."
Liu Yao nodded slightly, with deep thoughts flashing in his eyes.
"Indeed, our army currently has a large number of infantry, and cavalry is still a rare treasure. If the Qiang people intend to deal with us with guerrilla tactics, we may fall into a passive position and find it difficult to show our fists and feet."
"If you want to defeat the enemy first, you must first transform into the enemy's shadow and blend in." His words revealed a cold and resolute tone.
"Send a message to the Black Armor Heavy Cavalry, let Ke Yiying lead the team to hunt the nearby Qiang people. As for the other tribes, hold the camp firmly. No one! Do not move without authorization!"
"Yes!"
That night, Ke Yiying led 5,000 Black Armor Heavy Cavalry to hunt the Qiang people.
Their goal was clear and firm - to give the Qiang people a taste of being hunted.
Each Black Armor Heavy Cavalry rider was like black lightning, carefully woven into multiple tiny blades, scattered in the night and the wilderness.
This was their best tactic - small-scale assaults, like wolf pack hunting, flexible and versatile, and omnipresent. The skills that had been honed countless times at Yanmen Pass were now transformed into the art of harvesting lives.
The first day of the battle yielded results. The Qiang light cavalry suffered heavy losses under the precise attack of the Black Armor Heavy Cavalry.
The next day, Liu Yao continued to send more people.
As the days went by, the number of Qiang people killed in battle increased, and the Black Armor Heavy Cavalry also suffered casualties.
Until the end of the battle, both sides paid an inestimable heavy price.
In the end, only less than 20 people returned from the 50-man team led by Ke Yiying.
Even Ke Yiying, who led the Xuanjia Heavy Cavalry, was no longer as tall as before. Under his blood-stained battle robe, there was a shocking and fine knife mark, which was the mark of a brush with death, silently telling the cruelty of the battle.
Looking at this scene, Liu Yao couldn't help but feel a surge of shock in his heart, and unbelievable emotions surged like a tide.
You know, the Xuanjia Heavy Cavalry, this elite division that he was proud of, all wore armor and shone.The cold light of the armor, holding a strong bow and a sharp horse, has accompanied him in countless battles and has been invincible. Now, he has encountered an unprecedented setback in the battle with the Qiang people. How can he not be shocked and sad?
"What's going on?"
Ke Yiying immediately knelt in front of Liu Yao.
"My lord! It's my negligence! We encountered a group of very strange cavalry. They all hold spears and blunt weapons, and they all wear bronze masks and armor."
"Their archery skills are superb, and they are comparable to our elite troops. When they fight hand to hand, they are evenly matched. In the fierce battle, our soldiers are all amazed at their bravery and tenacity. I dare to speculate that this mysterious army is very likely the most ferocious wolf cavalry in the legendary Western Qiang land."
Le Jin's brows were tightly knit, like ravines in the mountains, and it was difficult to hide his worries.
Speaking of the Western Qiang Wolf Cavalry, it is a sharp knife in the Qiang land. Their actions have always been loyal to the High Priest. Such cavalry is well-equipped and rare in the world, and their warriors are carefully selected from countless warriors, all of whom are extraordinary and have superb combat power. "
"In terms of elite, the Western Qiang Wolf Cavalry may only be slightly inferior to the famous Black Armor Heavy Cavalry in terms of equipment, but their bravery and fighting spirit are not inferior. "
Liu Yao heard this, and a solemn look flashed in his eyes. He knew the sacred status of the High Priest in the hearts of the Qiang people. It was a belief that transcended blood and boundaries.
"It seems that the Qiang people are really serious this time, and they want to use the power of the entire army to set off an unprecedented storm. The situation is far more serious than we expected."
Liu Yao immediately waved his hand: "Call everyone to the tent!"
"Order the troops! Assemble immediately! Prepare for war! If the Western Qiang Wolf Cavalry is nearby, then their high priest must be nearby too!"
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