One.
An empty boat was the right choice!
Wu Liba placed a straw doll on the boat and lit a torch, trying to attract the attention of Jiang Pengji's side.
If it was someone else, they would most likely be fooled.
Even if they did not shoot arrows wildly, they would gather a group of troops and wait by the river bank.
As long as Jiang Pengji's main force was deployed there, Wu Liba's goal of creating a diversion would be achieved.
However, Wu Liba's opponent was Sun Wen, a late bloomer who had once toyed with the Northern borderline's imperial court.
Sun Wen was cautious and meticulous. He would fully understand his opponent until he could analyze them thoroughly.
As the wise man of the Northern borderline, Wu Liba was an important target for Sun Wen's careful analysis.
Once the enemy analyzed it thoroughly, no matter how ingenious the plot was, it would only be a joke.
The strategy of creating a diversion was a complete failure.
The messenger delivered a message. "The enemy's boat has docked. We've checked. There are only straw dolls and a small soldier manning the helm on the boat."
Jiang Pengji clicked her tongue and said to Liyun, "It's our turn next. Han Mei, let's go."
Wu Liba used an unmanned boat to attract attention. He would definitely sneak ashore and launch a sneak attack. No matter when he launched a sneak attack, his target would be the main camp. Instead of playing hide and seek with them, it would be better to stay where they were and defend the main camp's defense line. They would wait for the enemy to exhaust themselves!
Liyun clenched the silver spear in his hand tightly. He looked cold on the surface, but his heart was surging with excitement.
He was not a bloodthirsty and warlike person, but he was unwilling to remain calm.
Now that the world was in chaos, only by following his lord to quell the chaos could his family and lover live in peace.
His lord had muttered something before, and Liyun felt that it was quite reasonable.
The so-called peaceful life was just someone carrying the burden for you.
As the head of the family, Liyun was a son, a husband, and a father … He was willing to bear the burden for them.
Night enveloped the land, and it was pitch-black.
The night wind of the Northern borderline was as cold as a knife. When it hit his face, it hurt. It was as if it could penetrate deep into his bones.
As they had just arrived, Jiang Pengji's main camp had not been completed.
The outer defense was complete, but the wooden fences were like paper in the eyes of the Northern borderline cavalry. They could not withstand a single blow.
Most of the tents in the camp had not been set up yet. He could faintly see some figures moving around the perimeter. They should be the patrolling soldiers.
Wu Liba had calculated the time and disembarked in batches. He was prepared to devour Jiang Pengji's 30,000 elites in one go.
As long as they successfully defeated the Liu family's vanguard troops and dampened their morale, they wouldn't have to worry too much about the main army.
Wu Liba had fought in all sorts of battles in his life, but this was his first time fighting against the Central Plains on his home turf.
Whistling arrows soared into the sky. Upon hearing the order, the soldiers of the Northern Borderline launched a swift and violent attack on Jiang Pengji's camp.
Wave after wave of fire arrows landed on the camp, instantly setting it ablaze.
Wu Li drew his long saber and roared with all his might.
"Charge!"
Just as he had expected, the simple defensive measures of the camp could not withstand the ferocious cavalry of the Northern Borderline.
After a wave of attacks, the fence outside had already collapsed and was almost destroyed.
Wu Liba had brought ten thousand men with him for this sneak attack, of which fifty percent were cavalry!
According to his initial estimation, the soldiers of Jiang Pengji's camp should be in a state of deep sleep. Even if they reacted, they would be thrown into confusion by the sudden sneak attack. They wouldn't be able to organize an effective defense, let alone attack …
Once Jiang Pengji's army lost order due to panic, it would be the best opportunity for the Northern Borderline to expand and reap the spoils of war.
Wu Liba directly rushed toward the reserves of the camp.
No matter how elite they were, once they ran out of food, even if they didn't sacrifice many people, they wouldn't be able to raise their morale.
However, what happened next was beyond Wu Liba's expectations.
Not only did the soldiers who rushed out of the camp not panic, but they all wore heavy armor and held heavy shields and long sabers in their hands.
The heavy shields formed a fish-scale formation, forcefully blocking the cavalry's momentum of charging.
They cooperated seamlessly with each other. Their hands rose and their sabers fell. The warhorse beneath the warriors neighed and fresh blood gushed out like a pillar of blood.
The cavalry of the Northern Borderline tried to attack with their spears, but the tip of the spear could not penetrate the fish-scale shield. Not only did it not leave any marks, but they were also pierced through by the spear or chopped into two with a long saber because they couldn't stop in time.
There were many soldiers, but due to the limitations of their armor and weapons, their speed of movement was not fast.
To make up for the disadvantage of mobility, there were often soldiers from other units who cooperated in battle.
The cavalry of the Northern Borderline fell into a chaotic battle. Because of the heavy shields, it was difficult for the warhorses to display their advantage in speed.
On the other side, Wu Liba also realized that something was wrong.
Their sneak attack failed and they were ambushed by the enemy instead!
Wu Liba secretly gritted his teeth. He brandished his saber and killed a few people, then decisively gave the order.
"Retreat!"
Since it was a premeditated ambush, it would not be easy for Wu Liba to escape.
Not long after, there was a commotion in the rear formation. The enemy must have gone around to the rear to ambush them.
Wu Liba's face darkened.
The battle cries from both sides never stopped.
Although the Northern Borderline came to ambush them, they did not have the advantage of a sneak attack. There were only about 10,000 of them.
Although Jiang Pengji was ambushed, she had already made preparations for battle. 30,000 elites were sharpening their sabers.
As soon as the two armies met, the Northern Borderline was beaten senseless.
In a chaotic battle, not only did it require a large number of people, but it also required individual combat and tacit understanding.
The soldiers of the Northern Borderline were physically strong. They were not afraid in a one-on-one fight, but which of the soldiers under Jiang Pengji were not well-trained?
Not to mention the male soldiers, even the girls in the female battalion all had six-pack abs.
As for tacit understanding, there was no need to elaborate.
Although Jiang Nongqin was the captain of the female battalion, she could also lead the soldiers of the male battalion.
She nimbly controlled the warhorses and led the troops to the rear of the Northern Borderline for a sneak attack.
In the end, she even shouted loudly, "The Northern Borderline has been defeated! The Northern Borderline has been defeated! "
"The old man, Wu Liba, is dead."
The night was dark. The surroundings were already in a chaotic battle. The Northern Borderline was in a difficult situation and it was difficult for them to deal with the situation.
They could not even care about themselves. How could they receive accurate information?
When Jiang Nongqin led the troops to ambush them from the rear and disrupted their formation, she shouted this. Many soldiers of the Northern Borderline believed her.
Their morale plummeted. They turned around and ran.
They dared to turn around and run during the chaotic battle. This was not fleeing for their lives. This was sending warmth and heads to the enemy!
The turmoil and chaos at the rear spread rapidly to the front like a rolling snowball.
When Wu Liba heard the hurried shouts of the soldiers, he was so angry that he almost vomited blood.
Damn it, I'm right in front of you!
Seeing that things were not going well, Wu Liba could only withdraw his troops decisively. As he retreated, he stopped the rumors from affecting the morale of the troops and used it to stabilize their position.
However, in the chaos of war, the effect of Wu Liba's efforts was limited.
The army of more than 10,000 abandoned thousands of corpses and retreated while fighting. They were forced to flee to the banks of the Yi River.
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