Zhao Yatong was indeed very efficient. With the reputation of the Spear of Crimson Blaze and the power of the golden signboard that was The King of Song, Zhao Yatong was able to quickly rope in five students from Longwei and Shenwei Training Camps.
These people were basically on par with Xu Gan and Huang Yongtu, and they all came from extraordinary backgrounds. If not for the Big Dipper Great General Geshu Han's reputation, they might not have been able to keep them in check.
With the addition of these five and Zhao Yatong's own troops, Wang Chong now had two hundred Tang dynasty cavalrymen by his side.
This wasn't a huge number, but together with the four hundred foot soldiers and three hundred cavalrymen from the Big Dipper Legion commandant, it was more than enough to carry out Wang Chong's plan.
In truth, with just these two hundred Tang dynasty cavalrymen, Wang Chong was confident that he would be able to scatter the Ouzan army at the top of the mountain.
…
A mountain range rose steeply from the ground, and the mountain was shrouded in mist. At the foot of the mountain, ten soldiers and horses were gathered together, and on the backs of the horses, there were ten extremely handsome young men and women looking up and sizing up the mountain range.
The mountain was extremely beautiful. Verdant and lush, it was like a painting. But when they thought about the three hundred ferocious Ouzan cavalrymen hiding at the top of the mountain, none of them were in the mood to appreciate the scenery.
"The terrain is steep, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. As long as a few of the Ouzan cavalrymen charge out at the top of the mountain, we'll be doomed. Furthermore, after a few days of loitering here, these Ouzan cavalrymen should have a deep understanding of the mountain by now. On the other hand, outsiders like us are the ones who have just arrived, so our understanding of this place is inferior to theirs! "
The one who spoke was a young man of around twenty-one or twenty-two years of age. He had a tall figure and the back of an ape, giving him a valiant appearance. His every movement carried the demeanor of a scion, and he looked very elegant.
This person was called Fang Xuanying, one of the students from the training camp that Zhao Yatong had called over. Unlike Zhao Yatong, he was originally from Shenwei Training Camp and did not know Zhao Yatong at all.
He had participated in a few operations with Zhao Yatong, and they had been defeated by Ouzan's men. One time, Zhao Yatong had even saved his life. Thus, they had slowly gotten to know each other better.
This time, he was going to leave, but when he heard that it was Wang Chong of the Wang family in the capital who invited him and that he had the token of The King of Song, he decided to stay.
Although he was much older than Wang Chong, Fang Xuanying's words were very appropriate. He didn't look down on Wang Chong because of this. Instead, he treated Wang Chong with respect.
The Fang family in the capital was also an aristocratic family, but it was still a far cry from the Wang family in the capital.
And when the children of aristocratic families dealt with each other, they never looked at one's age.
Right now, in Shangjing, the name of Wang Chong was like the sun in the sky. Everyone knew that even though he was the youngest, he was deeply favored by Duke Jiu and the Emperor. In the future, he would inherit the Wang family's influence and legacy.
In front of the future successor of the Wang Clan, no matter how old he was, it was meaningless.
"There's nothing we can do about it. The Ouzan are holed up there, and we can't do anything about it. If we send too few men to scout the area, they'll be killed easily. If there were just a little more people, the Tibetans would charge down from above and immediately scatter, losing their lives for nothing. "
Another student from the training camp agreed with a helpless look on his face.
The Ouzan on this mountain was like a tough bone that couldn't be gnawed or driven away. Yet, they couldn't ignore it.
Since the Big Dipper Army was unable to spare any manpower, the heavy burden fell on them.
Since the start of the mission, several trainees from the training camp who had participated in the mission had died. Countless soldiers had perished in the battle.
"There's no need for us to charge up. Let them come down."
Seated on the back of his steed, Wang Chong gazed at the peak of the mountain and said calmly. Among the crowd, although he was young, his expression, speech, and every move unconsciously gave people a strong sense of confidence, causing people to subconsciously ignore his true age.
Only by knowing oneself and one's enemy could one emerge victorious!
In any battle, one had to first understand one's opponent and the location of the battle. The reason why Wang Chong came here was to understand the terrain here.
He had to understand the terrain here like the back of his hand before he could make the appropriate arrangements.
As his gaze slowly swept over the majestic mountain, the surrounding peaks, and the undulating terrain, Wang Chong imperceptibly nodded his head.
"Alright, let's stop here for today. I already know what we should do for tomorrow's battle!"
Wang Chong said.
"So fast?"
Hearing Wang Chong's words, everyone was taken aback. Wang Chong said that he wanted to scout out the location of the battle tomorrow, which was why they brought him here. But they had only just arrived, right?
Fang Xuanying and the rest, who had just interacted with Wang Chong, were not used to it.
"Alright, since Wang Chong said it's okay, then it's okay. Everyone just do as he says! "
Bai Siling said.
She had been with Wang Chong for the longest time, and they had experienced many things together. Thus, she understood Wang Chong very well. She knew that if he said it was okay, then it was okay.
He would never lie about this.
"Since Siling has said it, then there's naturally no problem."
Zhao Yatong also chimed in.
The capital's Bai Clan was well-known in the capital, and the Spear of Crimson Flames was even more famous. With these two people speaking up for Wang Chong, everyone finally believed that Wang Chong had actually completed the reconnaissance in such a short time and was already prepared for the battle tomorrow.
"Gongzi is indeed extraordinary. No wonder you are favored by the Holy Emperor. For the battle tomorrow, we will listen to gongzi. "
Fang Xuanying said.
"Hehe, the battle is tomorrow, but there's one more thing I need to trouble everyone with. If we don't resolve this matter, we won't be able to carry out our plan tomorrow. "
Wang Chong said.
These words greatly surprised everyone.
"Gongzi, please speak. If there's anything you need our help with, we will definitely do our best to cooperate!"
Fang Xuanying said seriously.
Zhao Yatong and the rest nodded. This matter was related to the battle tomorrow, and everyone's lives were at stake. This was no joke, and everyone treated it seriously.
Wang Chong smiled and told them what happened next.
"That's impossible, right?"
Hearing Wang Chong's words, Zhao Yatong was shocked.
"We've fought with Ouzan's people so many times, but we didn't notice this at all. If there were, we would definitely have noticed it. "
Fang Xuanying and the others also frowned. Clearly, just like Zhao Yatong, they hadn't noticed anything of the sort either.
"Don't worry, even though the Ouzan aren't familiar with Longxi, they aren't fools. They will definitely do so. It's just that you haven't noticed it yet. "
Wang Chong faintly smiled.
"Alright then. Since you've said so, we'll do as you say. I hope that we'll be able to notice them. "
Zhao Yatong said.
Had it been in the past, she would have surely scoffed at Wang Chong's words. But now, she didn't dare to underestimate this fifteen-year-old scion of the Wang Clan.
"Siling, Xu Gan, and Huang Yongtu, the three of you should cooperate with them as well."
Wang Chong turned to Bai Siling and the others and said.
"Un."
The three of them nodded their heads. As they had just arrived, they didn't have the slightest understanding of the terrain around the gathering point. In this aspect, they could only assist them from the side.
Following which, everything went according to Wang Chong's plan. The two hundred Great Tang cavalrymen spread out and formed a huge net around the resting point, shrouding the entire area.
…
Time unknowingly passed. From morning to afternoon, the sun gradually set in the west. The two hundred cavalrymen patrolling the area around the resting point were still unable to find anything.
"Wang Chong, don't you think you're making a big deal out of nothing? The strength of the Ouzan soldiers far surpasses ours, and they've crushed us four times in a row. Under such circumstances, do you think that there's a need for them to send out scouts to spy on us? "
Outside the resting point, a few steeds were gathered together. Bai Siling was the first to speak up.
It wasn't that she didn't trust Wang Chong, but more than half a day had already passed. There wasn't a single Ouzan scout around the resting point.
The difference between the Ouzan soldiers and those from the Central Plains was simply too great. It was impossible for them not to notice their presence.
"Or perhaps, the Ouzan scouts will only come out at night? You said it yourself, they don't dare to leave the mountain easily. "
Zhao Yatong also tried to sound them out, using a more tactful approach.
It wasn't that she didn't believe them, but she and Fang Xuanying hadn't seen a single Ouzan scout around the resting point for so long.
It was only because they heard Wang Chong mention it that they did so. If it were anyone else, they would just laugh it off and not take it seriously.
"Don't worry. They'll come! I've observed the terrain there. The weather is humid, and there will be clouds in the morning. But I've asked you before, there were three attacks, one early and one late, but the Ouzan attacked almost all of them when you were gathering at the foot of the mountain. "
"There are clouds in the morning, and they're obscured by the mountain peak, so we can't see them at all. And the wind is strong on the mountain, so we can't necessarily hear the sound of horses' hooves. If there aren't scouts scouting outside, it's impossible for them to know so clearly. "
"I've told you long ago. The Ouzan might not be familiar with the geography of the Tang dynasty, but they're not idiots. Before the troops and horses move, the rations and fodder move first. The ones who move before the troops and the rations are the scouts. Regardless of whether it's the Tang dynasty or other countries, it's impossible for them not to send scouts! This is common sense! "
Wang Chong said calmly. Although his voice was gentle, it was unquestionable.
Wang Chong didn't order them to hunt down the Ouzan scouts just to suppress them. Only by knowing oneself and the enemy can one emerge victorious.
If they didn't get rid of these Ouzan scouts and let them roam around, they would be able to find out all their secrets.
That was why Wang Chong said that if they didn't solve this problem, they wouldn't be able to carry out their plan tomorrow.
Everyone's mouths were agape, but they couldn't say a word.
Especially Zhao Yatong, who was dumbfounded.
When Wang Chong asked her three days ago, Zhao Yatong told him everything she knew. But she didn't expect that Wang Chong's questions would be related to this.
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