Meanwhile, on the Ouzan Plateau, Wang Chong was leading the Ouzan cavalry and the experts dispatched by the great clans, preparing for battle.
"Neigh!"
The excited cry of a horse came from the distance, instantly shattering the calm of the plateau. The Ouzan reacted much faster than expected. In the blink of an eye, the earth quaked as thousands of Ouzan cavalry galloped toward the plateau like a black tide.
Their aura seemed capable of toppling mountains and overturning seas, making one's heart palpitate in fear.
In a flash, the winds began to howl, and the atmosphere on the steppe became tense.
"Ready!"
Wang Chong raised his sword and pointed it forward, his voice calm and composed. In the face of the thousands of Ouzan cavalry, Wang Chong showed no fear, only endless anticipation. If he wanted to change Qixi, change the Western Regions, change the fate of the entire empire, he would have to start now.
Clang! Armor clattered, and the moment Wang Chong gave the order, the five thousand Wushang cavalry behind Wang Chong finished assembling. The five thousand soldiers silently stood behind Wang Chong, all of them as silent and silent as mountains. Invading like fire, immovable like a mountain. Although the army did not move, everyone could feel the majestic energy hidden under that calmness, like a volcano.
Ten li, eight li, six li …
As they got closer and closer, they could even see the breaths exhaled by the Ouzan cavalry and the trembling weapons in their hands.
"It's the Mountain Army!"
A cry of alarm could be heard, not from Wang Chong's camp, but from the scouts dispatched by the Qixi Protectorate several hundred zhang away. They had fought with the Ouzan for many years and were extremely familiar with the Ouzan armies. At a glance, they had noticed the symbol of a mountain on the left chests of the Ouzan soldiers.
Based on the terrain, the Ouzan had divided their armies into the Plains Army, the Steppe Army, and the Mountain Army. The most powerful among them was the Mountain Army.
Cavalry was most suited to fighting on flat terrain. If they could fight on complicated mountainous terrain, then the strength of this army could be imagined.
The strength of the Mountain Army generally surpassed that of other armies. They were extremely strong, and the warhorses they rode on were specially trained. Not only were their bones stronger than other highland steeds, they could run faster, and their muscles were sturdier, allowing them to withstand more intense chases and collisions.
Most importantly, all of the Mountain Army had penetrated deep into the hinterlands of other countries. Each of them was used to fighting and had rich combat experience.
Everyone in Qixi knew of one thing: Ouzan's Mountain Army had once bypassed Qixi and penetrated deep into the steppe, defeating a force of Western Turkic Khaganate cavalry several times their number.
The Qixi Protectorate was stationed at the border, where the situation was complicated, and wars were ongoing all year round. Compared to the inland army, the Qixi Protectorate was definitely one of the best.
When encountering Tibetan soldiers, they were often able to wait for movement, defend for attack, and rely on their strength and training to force back their foes.
But when they ran into the Mountain Army, the Qixi Protectorate would often suffer eight to ten casualties. In other words, if eight Ouzan soldiers died in battle, at least ten Qixi Protectorate soldiers would be buried with them.
Of the many armies of the Ouzan Plateau, the Mountain Army was undoubtedly the army that the Qixi Protectorate feared the most. Whether it was Pulan He or Heba Ye, if they ran into this army, they would definitely order their entire army to fortify their defenses and be on full alert. If necessary, they would even withdraw from the plateau and temporarily avoid the brunt of the attack.
"It's over. They ran into the Mountain Army. They're dead for sure!"
The scouts of the Qixi Protectorate army had nervous and worried expressions. Although they were different from Wang Chong and the others, they were still the Tang people. When Wang Chong and the others were killed, they felt the same way.
"There's nothing we can do. The general has given the order to forbid us from mobilizing. It's impossible for them to fight against Ouzan's Mountain Army with just their numbers. If they leave the plateau now, they might still be able to make it. "
A Qixi scout with a centipede-like scar on his neck said.
"It's too late. Once they retreat, the Ouzan will take advantage of the situation and charge down. The power of the cavalry is even greater than the charge on the plains. If that happens, they will die even faster. Now, no matter what, they are doomed. No one can save them. "
The other Qixi scout said. Those who could serve as scouts were the elites of the army, all of them extremely experienced. The moment they saw the Mountain Army appear, they could already see the fate of Wang Chong and the others.
In the distance, the dense sea of Ouzan Mountain Army did not continue their charge. Instead, they stopped around two thousand zhang away, all the warhorses neighing as they stared at the triangular gap in the northeast corner.
"These Tang barbarians are truly stubborn. One base is enough, but they still dare to expand here? Do they think that the plateau belongs to them?"
At the very front of the army was a burly and furry Ouzan general with a dark face. He wielded a strange stinger more than one zhang long, a savage light in his eyes.
"General, the triangular gap is the main path between Qixi, Longxi, and the Turkic steppe. No matter what, we can't let them block it."
An Ouzan general next to him said.
Although the triangular gap in the northeast corner of the Ouzan's northern border was not very large, it was one of the quickest paths for the Ouzan to enter and exit the plateau. This was also why the Ouzan cavalry had arrived so quickly upon discovering that Wang Chong and the others were wantonly constructing there.
"Pass on my order! All soldiers, charge and kill them!"
Buluhu, the dark-faced Ouzan general, fiercely ordered.
"Yes, General!"
The messenger quickly left, but he had barely gone a distance when he was called back.
"Wait a moment!"
Buluhu hesitated for a moment as he gazed at the distant, gleaming steel walls that resembled fish scales. As a famous general of the northern Ouzan, Buluhu was far more cautious than the other generals.
Those fish scale-like steel walls instinctively made him feel suspicious.
"Don't be in such a rush. Send a group of cavalry to probe them. If there's no problem, kill them! "
Buluhu sternly said.
"Yes, General!"
Very quickly, the bleak and sonorous blare of the yak horn resounded through the dense ranks of the Tibetan army. The army stirred, and soon, a vanguard of around two thousand soldiers was sent out.
"Marquis, they've sent out the vanguard!"
Li Siye said.
"Mm."
Wang Chong smiled and nodded.
"The generals this time seem to be different. They seem to be very cautious."
The majority of the Ouzan were straightforward and valiant. It was extremely rare for the Ouzan to send out a vanguard to scout ahead.
"Get ready!"
Wang Chong waved his sword and gave the order. Three hundred Wushang cavalry suddenly charged out from behind the heavy steel walls, heading straight for the Ouzan Mountain Soldiers.
"Bastard!"
Buluhu and the other Ouzan generals' pupils constricted at this sight, their eyes spitting fire. The Ouzan Mountain Soldiers had killed countless opponents, but this was the first time they had encountered such an arrogant enemy.
"Kill them all! Leave no one alive!"
Buluhu said coldly.
In the distance, the two thousand Ouzan Mountain Soldiers moved faster and faster. Eight hundred feet, seven hundred feet, six hundred feet …
"Kill! — — "
Suddenly, there was an earth-shattering roar. The two thousand Ouzan Mountain Soldiers unsheathed their scimitars with bloodshot eyes and charged at the three hundred Wushang cavalry.
As they charged, the two thousand Ouzan Mountain Soldiers quickly split into seven groups of three hundred, forming a seven-layered echelon formation. Like a tidal wave, they charged at the three hundred Wushang cavalry.
The earth trembled as the aura of the two thousand Ouzan cavalry merged into one. It was incomparably heavy. Rumbling sounds came from beneath the hooves of the horses, as if even the earth beneath their feet could not bear their weight.
In stark contrast to the Ouzan, the three hundred Wushang cavalry were deathly silent, not making a single sound. Their formation constantly lengthened, finally forming a long arrow formation that charged at the two thousand Ouzan Mountain Soldiers.
Although it was silent, there was an indescribable shock to it.
Four hundred feet, three hundred feet, two hundred feet …
As the distance between them grew shorter, the atmosphere became more and more tense. Everyone's gazes were focused on the three hundred Wushang cavalry and the two thousand Ouzan Mountain Soldiers.
"Damn it, what are they doing?"
"They're courting death! Are they crazy? "
"Those three hundred cavalry will all die! Not a single one will survive!"
In the distance, the scouts from the Qixi Protectorate paled. Not even the most elite of Qixi's forces would dare to face the Mountain Soldiers in such a manner, using three hundred cavalry to fight against an enemy six or seven times their number.
No one had expected Wang Chong to use this sort of strategy.
While they were still in shock, the three hundred Wushang cavalry were getting closer and closer. Clang! Without the slightest hesitation, the three hundred Wushang cavalry unsheathed their swords and charged forward.
Four hundred feet, three hundred feet, two hundred feet …
The earth rumbled as the distance grew shorter and shorter. The three hundred Wushang cavalry remained silent, a cloud of dust rising ten zhang into the air behind them. At this moment, the tension had reached its peak.
Bang!
There was an earth-shattering boom as the two armies collided in the center of the battlefield. Neeeigh! Hundreds of warhorses neighed fiercely in the wind, their voices drowning out all other sounds on the plateau.
Boomboomboom!
After what seemed like an instant, but also like countless long centuries, the sound of horses falling to the ground resounded throughout the battlefield.
Screams, the neighing of warhorses, and the clashing of swords mixed into a cacophony of screams. A moment later, under the stunned gazes of countless people, the three hundred Wushang cavalry and the Ouzan army were locked in a stalemate for only a few moments before they cut through the Ouzan army's defenses like a sharp blade.
"Kill!"
Only now did the three hundred Wushang cavalry let out a heaven-shaking roar. Three hundred halos vibrated beneath their feet, forming a line that sent the Ouzan cavalry flying.
One Tier, two Tiers, three Tiers …
The echelon formation of the Ouzan army was like paper in front of the three hundred Wushang cavalry, torn apart like paper.
"Ah!"
Screams filled the air. The cavalry's charge was so powerful that the Ouzan cavalry in front of them were either smashed to pieces along with their horses, or sent flying ten zhang away by the combined force of the charge of the three hundred Wushang cavalry.
It was a shocking scene!
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