Zhao Yatong was completely stunned.
Even without looking, she knew that her face must be as pale as a sheet. Zhao Yatong was a proud and powerful individual. Otherwise, she wouldn't have earned the reputation of the Spear of Crimson Flames.
All along, she had thought that the reason why the Ouzan forces were encircled was because their opponents were too strong. Never in her wildest dreams did she think that she would make such a grave mistake.
Wang Chong's words were undoubtedly a blow to the proud Zhao Yatong.
She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but not a single word came out.
"... Other than that, the reason why they didn't leave the mountain to attack the resting point isn't because they are benevolent, or because they don't know how to make use of this opportunity to maximize their gains. It's because they can't, and don't dare to, leave.
"Do you know why they only have three hundred men in a group, and not a hundred, two hundred, four hundred, or five hundred? That's because as long as the Ouzan Steel Cavalry has three hundred men, their halos will be linked together to form the elementary Halo of Fortress. Coupled with their heavy armor, it will be difficult for your attacks to deal any real damage to them.
"So, after so many battles, you have suffered heavy losses. But that group of three hundred Ouzan Steel Cavalry didn't suffer any losses at all. So, in your eyes, this group of Ouzan Steel Cavalry is exceptionally powerful, almost undefeatable! "
Wang Chong's words left Zhao Yatong and the others in a state of utter disbelief. In that instant, Zhao Yatong's face wasn't just pale, it was deathly pale.
She had no idea that she had made such a grave mistake.
If not for Wang Chong's words, she might not have known the reason for her failure even when she returned to the training camp.
In truth, it wasn't just Zhao Yatong. Even Bai Siling, Xu Gan, and Huang Yongtu were shocked speechless by Wang Chong's words.
Wang Chong hadn't seen the powerful Ouzan Steel Cavalry before, but he was able to deduce the strength of the Ouzan Steel Cavalry just from Zhao Yatong's words.
This kind of ability was completely unimaginable to the crowd.
Even though they had experienced the incident with the Iron Cloak Highwaymen, they still found it hard to believe that such a thing was possible.
"It's truly inconceivable. There are rumors in the capital that the regional commanders incident and the Wang Clan's every move were all orchestrated by this child. At that time, I thought it was an exaggeration. How could someone who had never left the capital possess such knowledge? The Wang Clan's Old Master must have had the intention of nurturing him. From the looks of it now, I'm afraid that's really the case! "
"I'm no match for him!"
Looking at Wang Chong's silhouette, Xu Gan couldn't help but sigh. Thinking back to when they first arrived, they even mocked him for being a commoner's son, and he felt extremely ashamed.
The incident with the Iron Cloak Highwaymen and the incident with the Ouzan Steel Cavalrymen had unknowingly changed Xu Gan's mind, and he had made up his mind.
But at this moment, no one other than Xu Gan was aware of it.
On the other side, Huang Yongtu's eyes were also moving as if he was deep in thought. But other than himself, no one else could tell what he was thinking.
On the other hand, Bai Siling looked at Wang Chong's confident and confident demeanor with delight and pride in her eyes.
"... Once the Ouzan army leaves the mountain and enters the plains, their strength will be greatly reduced. Secondly, if they were ambushed and their numbers fall below three hundred, the effects of the Halo of Fortress will be nullified. Without the protection of the halo, the fighting prowess of the Ouzan army will be greatly reduced, and in the inner regions of Longxi, they will be doomed. This is the reason why they dare not make a move recklessly. It's not that they don't know of an opportunity, but that they don't dare to 'exploit' it! "
Wang Chong's eyes gleamed with wisdom. In just a few words, he had dispelled the mysterious halo of the invincible Ouzan army, turning it incomparably ordinary.
Sometimes, this was just how things were. No one would point it out, but in the eyes of Zhao Yatong and the others, it was an invincible existence.
But in the eyes of Wang Chong, this was just an Ouzan army. There was no doubt that they were strong, but they were far from being invincible.
They were like a proud phoenix that had been beaten down to the ground, losing all of its luster. At this moment, Zhao Yatong's mood had sunk to rock bottom, and even Bai Siling couldn't bear to see it anymore.
"Alright, what's the point of saying so much? This isn't Yatong's fault. We are just students of the training camp, not officers who have officially joined the army. How would we know? Alright, Yatong, ignore him. These men are all the same. "
Bai Siling grumbled as she tried to console her best friend.
In the Longwei Training Camp, Yatong was the classic example of someone who was too arrogant. She wasn't called the Blazing Spear for nothing. But this time, she had met her nemesis, Wang Chong.
All of her pride had been smashed to the ground.
"Hehe, even so, Siling isn't wrong. This matter belongs to the commander's mistake. As a student of the training camp, you don't have any authority to command, and the failure of the battle won't be blamed on you. "
Wang Chong chuckled helplessly. Even though he had been rebuked by Bai Siling, she wasn't wrong this time around.
The reason why Wang Chong spoke of the situation with the Tibetan cavalrymen wasn't just to deal a blow to Zhao Yatong's confidence. Rather, it was to point out the situation they were facing and what they should do in the third phase of the mission.
It wasn't his intention to deal a blow to the pride of the heavens like Zhao Yatong.
Even though she knew that Wang Chong was saying those words to console her, Zhao Yatong still felt a little better after hearing those words, and her spirits lifted a little.
"Let's go and hand over the information. Otherwise, when the time comes for the mission, we won't be able to do anything with just the 40 of us. "
Wang Chong said.
This time, no one objected.
As they entered the resting point, an official appeared. Wang Chong and the others handed over their tokens, and after verifying their identity, they saw a tall and muscular officer.
This man was dressed in black heavy armor, and he had a rugged and authoritative appearance. On his left armguard, there was a large silver star with seven smaller stars revolving around it, clearly indicating his identity.
He was a Big Dipper Army officer, and a commandant at that! Even though he wasn't a high-ranked commandant yet, it was still an astounding feat.
Officers of the Big Dipper Army wielded extraordinary authority in Longxi.
"Are you the students who defeated the Iron Cloak Highwaymen?"
The tall and sturdy Big Dipper Army officer glanced at the four of them after reading the letters from the Bureau of Military Personnel. It was a casual glance, but it felt as if he could peer into their souls.
"Yes, lord!"
Xu Gan replied.
The usually lively Wang Chong kept a low profile at this moment. His lips were tightly shut, and he didn't say a single word.
"Indeed! The fact that you were able to defeat the Iron Cloak Highwaymen is a testament to your strength, but the fact that you were surrounded by the Iron Cloak Highwaymen shows that you are still lacking. Clearly, you are still lacking! "
While the Big Dipper Army officer was still praising the four of them, the latter part of his words made Xu Gan's heart tighten.
"Lord, you are right. We will take note of it in the future."
Xu Gan hurriedly replied.
The Big Dipper Army officer didn't say a word. Instead, his gaze slowly swept across the four of them. When his gaze fell on Wang Chong, he seemed to pause for a moment.
Gedeng, Wang Chong's heart skipped a beat. But soon, the Big Dipper Army officer's gaze turned back to Xu Gan, and he continued asking him a few questions regarding the Iron Cloak Highwaymen.
Xu Gan answered all of them.
"Alright, that's enough. You can leave now. After leaving the resting point, Lieutenant Zou stood by the fence on the left. A batch of soldiers from the Bureau of Military Personnel has been transferred to him. You can head over to him to replenish the soldiers! "
The Big Dipper Army officer waved his hand.
"Yes, lord."
Xu Gan felt as if he had received a royal decree.
"The operation will begin in three days' time. By then, you will have to listen to the orders given! Anyone who dares to defy the orders or leave without permission will be dealt with according to military law. "
Returning the letter from the Bureau of Military Personnel to the four of them, the Big Dipper Army officer declared sternly.
How could the four of them dare to say anything? They hurriedly nodded and left the resting point.
"Brat, what's wrong? Weren't you acting all high and mighty? Why didn't you say anything at all? "
After leaving the resting point, Bai Siling suddenly asked.
Wang Chong's behavior in the resting point was completely different from when he was outside. It was completely unlike him, and this left her perplexed.
"I just had a small grudge with the Big Dipper Army, how could I dare to say anything?"
Wang Chong replied with a bitter smile.
"Grudge?"
Bai Siling was taken aback.
"Don't ask anymore. They did have a small grudge. It wasn't appropriate for him to say anything in that situation. "
In the end, it was Xu Gan who spoke up and whispered a few words into Bai Siling's ears. Bai Siling widened her eyes in shock, and realization dawned on her.
"Geshu Han! ... "
Wang Chong nodded, but he was smiling bitterly on the inside. The reason why he didn't reveal his identity to Xu Gan, Huang Yongtu, and Bai Siling wasn't just to toy with them.
The regional commanders incident had caused Wang Chong to offend a group of people, and one of them was the commander of Longxi's Big Dipper Army, Geshu Han. In that incident, Geshu Han was one of the great generals who had called for Wang Chong to be executed.
The Silk Road to the west had to pass through Longxi, and Longxi was Geshu Han's territory.
This was also one of the reasons why Wang Chong didn't reveal his name. Otherwise, someone of Geshu Han's status would only need to lift a finger to prevent Wang Chong from carrying out his mission.
It was one thing if it was an ordinary mission, but this was the Halo of Dusk Stallion that Wang Chong was concerned about. Failure was not an option!
Before completing the mission, Wang Chong didn't want to cause any trouble.
"I see!"
Understanding Wang Chong's intentions, Bai Siling fell silent. One had no choice but to lower one's head. No matter how powerful the Wang Clan was, this was Longxi, Geshu Han's territory. The Wang Clan's influence didn't extend here.
Walking out of the resting point, Wang Chong found the Big Dipper Army Commandant Zou. This time, Bai Siling took the initiative to help Wang Chong take on the responsibility and replenish his troops.
With the addition of forty new Tang dynasty cavalrymen from Commandant Zou, the four of them finally regained their original strength of eighty. After which, the resting point fell silent.
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