"Let's all go back, there is a fierce battle waiting for us tomorrow." Di Chen said.
The atmosphere in the tent was already strange, but hearing Di Chen's words, everyone was happy to find a way out of this awkward situation. They all left and returned to their own tents.
The next morning, there was movement in the encampment of the Zhao army, confirming Ouyang Shuo's uneasiness.
It was mid-August, and the vast Shangdang Mountain was clear. The yellow mountains rose and fell under the blue sky, and the river valleys were filled with the last signs of spring.
At eight o 'clock in the morning, a mournful horn suddenly sounded in the Everlasting Valley. Banners flew north and south in two different directions like a large red cloud. The rumbling hooves of horses were like endless thunder, shaking the mountains. The 400,000 strong main force of Zhao was mobilized.
The 150,000 strong army in the north was led by Zhao Kuo, heading straight for the royal tomb. The 250,000 strong army in the south was led by Deputy General Zhao Zhuang. They were in charge of intercepting Wang Bei's camp at Old Horse Ridge and Meng Ao's camp at Dan River in the south.
The Zhao army's movements could not be hidden from Bai Qi.
The only thing that surprised him was that the Zhao army was so eager to break out. This was not what he had expected. Thinking of the report from the Mutant Man yesterday, Bai Qi felt uneasy for the first time. Yesterday, he had sent someone to the royal tomb to verify the report, but there was no reply in just half a day.
Bai Qi was not an ordinary person. He suppressed his uneasiness and climbed up the watchtower of Wolf Mountain to deploy the army.
According to Bai Qi's plan, Meng Ao's army was in charge of attacking the Zhao army in the south, while Wang Bei's army was in charge of defending the northwest. Wang Bei's army was to split 60,000 soldiers to break through the Zhao army and head north to reinforce the royal tomb.
Bai Qi had made it clear to Wang Bei that the Qin army's main force was not to defeat the Zhao army in Changping Valley, but to break through the Zhao army's blockade and protect the royal tomb's camp. He wanted Wang Bei to split the army because Wang Bei's army was known for its bravery and was unstoppable.
The mobilization of the army could not be hidden from Ouyang Shuo and the rest. The 30,000 strong mutants were incorporated into Meng Ao's army and left the camp to fight Zhao Zhuang's army outside of Light Wolf City.
Ouyang Shuo was well aware that the Alliance of Mountains and Seas' coalition army was made up of elite cavalry, and that they weren't suited for frontal combat. He asked General Meng Ao for permission to break out of the encirclement and head north to reinforce the royal tomb camp.
Meng Ao had always been cautious when it came to using troops. Although he knew that Ouyang Shuo's words were reasonable, he didn't dare to make a decision on his own. He simply reported Ouyang Shuo's proposal to the Lord of Martial Peace, Bai Qi, and asked him to make a decision.
After listening to the messenger's report, Bai Qi's eyes narrowed. He knew that with Meng Ao's steadiness, with the 150,000 soldiers at the southern lines, it was enough to delay Zhao Zhuang's army. On the other hand, the sixty thousand assault troops led by Wang Ci were slightly lacking. He didn't expect that Who Says Wuyi's insight was actually so keen.
"Order the Inhuman Army's cavalry to meet up with Huan Qi's army, and prepare to attack at any time," Bai Qi ordered.
"Yes, sir!"
When Ouyang Shuo received the order, his spirits rose. Huan Qi's army of fifty thousand were all elite cavalry. If they joined up with Huan Qi's troops, it would be a life and death battle.
Among all the lords, only Ouyang Shuo personally went to battle. The rest of the lords stayed behind to guard Light Wolf City.
"Wuyi, with so many generals leading the army, wouldn't it be better for you to stay behind and command Light Wolf City? Why do you still have to go personally? What if something goes wrong? "Bai Hua didn't agree with Ouyang Shuo personally going into battle.
Whether it was Ouyang Shuo himself or the ten thousand elite cavalry of Shanhai County, they were the core of the Qin Kingdom's Inhuman Army. If Ouyang Shuo died, the Qin Kingdom's camp would lose everything, and the losses would outweigh the gains.
"That's right, Brother Wuyi. Didn't you dislike going into battle in the past?" Mu Lanyue also tried to persuade him.
Ouyang Shuo's heart warmed, but he still shook his head resolutely. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, my strength is no longer what it used to be. It's more than enough for me to protect myself. Moreover, I have the Imperial Guard Brigade to protect me. Nothing will go wrong. I didn't go into battle recklessly, but I did it for a reason. "
"Tell me about it." Bai Hua didn't deny it.
"First, the Battle of Changping is not like other battles. Meng Ao and the others are generals who have been through hundreds of battles. There is no room for us to display our abilities, and we can only act according to their commands. Therefore, there is no such thing as me commanding the army.
Second, the biggest variable in this battle is the Old Pass. The result will be clear in this battle. I have to personally go to the Royal Tomb's camp to take a look. Otherwise, I won't be able to rest easy. "
After listening to Ouyang Shuo's explanation, Bai Hua and the others were silent.
"If that's the case, then be careful on your journey!"
Ouyang Shuo nodded and mounted his Green Beetle Horse. He picked up his Sky Demon Spear and prepared to depart.
The thirty thousand Inhuman Army separated at the entrance of Guang Lang City's camp. Chen Tang led seven thousand infantrymen and followed Meng Ao's army to the north to intercept Zhao Zhuang's army. Ouyang Shuo led 24000 elite cavalry and marched majestically towards the south of Guang Lang City, meeting up with Huan Qi's army that was hidden there.
Zhao Zhuang's army left the camp in two directions to kill their way to the Qin army's camp. Who would have thought that the front army would encounter the Qin army's main force after traveling for less than two miles! In front of the Old Horse Ridge was a large banner with the word "Wang". In the south of the Dandong Valley was a large banner with the word "Meng". The Qin army left their camp to fight, obviously not wanting to be blocked by the Zhao army within their camp.
Zhao Zhuang is also a veteran general. When he saw the Qin army's formation, he knew that today will be a battle to the death. He immediately ordered, "The two armies will split up and attack the Qin army. Don't let the Qin main force pass Chang Ping Pass." In an instant, the war drums sounded and the two armies engaged in a storm-like battle at Chang Ping Valley.
The four armies clashed together in an earth-shattering manner. The black Qin army and the red Zhao army were like two unstoppable torrents, pouncing towards each other with the force of a tsunami. The sounds of collision were like the rumbling of thunder in the valley, like the raging waves crashing into the mountains. Broadswords and scimitars danced in the air, spears and javelins whizzed past, a dense rain of arrows covered the sky and the earth. The muffled sounds of killing and short roars caused the mountains and rivers to tremble.
The earth-shattering battle cries resounded through the valley, reverberating like a torrent, causing one's heart to race.
These were the two strongest armies in the Warring States Period. Both had a glorious record of winning and never losing. Both had the courage to face death. Men of steel collided, death did not stop. Hideous faces, bloodied swords and blades, deep roars, and dust filled the air. The entire valley was shrouded in the tragic atmosphere of a primitive battle.
The 7,000 foot soldiers led by Chen Tang were like a canoe in the ocean. Facing the raging waves, they were quickly drowned in the waves and disappeared without a trace. They could only struggle bitterly.
Bai Hua and the rest stood on the walls of Guang Lang City. Looking at the tragic battle outside the city, their hearts couldn't help but tremble. Such a large army, such a strong army, and the less than 10,000 foot soldiers of the mutants were really too insignificant.
Sparks and the other leaders of the Qin camp were happy and worried at the same time. They were happy about the rising contribution points, but worried about the troops fighting on the battlefield and how many soldiers will survive.
The key for the southern army was whether Wang Qi can lead his troops to break through the siege.
But seeing that two hours had passed and Wang Qi's iron cavalry still could not break through the Zhao cavalry formation, Bai Qi gradually frowned. The valley where the royal tomb camp was located was narrow. Although it was good for defense, there was no place to store large numbers of soldiers. The only way to strengthen this key camp was to maintain a large number of reinforcements at all times.
From the looks of it, it was the most critical moment. Zhao Kuo personally led 150,000 soldiers to attack fiercely. Even if the royal tomb fought to the death, it was probably time.
"Reporting to Lord of Martial Peace, the royal tomb camp is in an emergency!" Old Sima of the central army looked at a red flag waving rapidly downstairs and shouted urgently. The veins on his face were bulging.
Bai Qi's face darkened. "Order Huan Qi's troops to move out immediately!"
"Yes!" Old Sima immediately turned the large red flag on the watchtower. This was the Qin army's emergency order for the main support army.
Huan Qi, who was at the bottom of the mountain, was already at the watchtower. When he saw the large red flag waving, he immediately mounted his horse and gave the order to attack. "All troops, move out!"
"Kill! Kill! Kill! "The reply to Huan Qi was a heaven-shaking war cry.
Huan Qi did not trust the mutant army led by Ouyang Shuo and arranged for them to bring up the rear.
Ouyang Shuo was not annoyed and let Huan Qi's 50,000 cavalry charge at the front. In the mutant army, Shanhai County's 10,000 cavalry were at the front while Zhang Liao brought up the rear with 14000 cavalry.
This way, Zhang Liao was right in the middle of the army and could easily give orders.
Although Ouyang Shuo had gone out to battle, he did not take over command of the army. It was still led by the generals. He was at the front of the army with the Forbidden Brigade protecting him. On his two sides were Shi Wansui and Wang Feng.
Over 70,000 cavalry galloped out and broke out of the encirclement towards the north.
Zhao Zhuang's army was entangled with the main force of the Qin army. When they saw the dust rising from their side, they knew that something was wrong. However, they could not split their forces and could only watch as the black cavalry charged towards the north.
Just as the Zhao army was distracted, Wang Feng let out an angry roar and raised the flag beside him. The cavalry charged forward and broke through the Zhao army in an instant.
Zhao Zhuang panicked and with a shout, he immediately led a group of cavalry to cut in and block the back of the Qin army. Just like this, Wang Ci's cavalry managed to charge past the Zhao army and there were about thirty to forty thousand of them.
Zhao Zhuang had wanted to split his army to chase after them but was intercepted by Meng Ao's tens of thousands of foot soldiers. A dense rain of arrows came whistling over and it was a chaotic battle between foot soldiers and cavalry. Both sides did not allow the other to escape and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers were entangled in a chaotic battle.
When Huan Qi's army reached the northern battlefield, the scene in front of him made his eyes almost pop out of their sockets. Looking from afar, the Qin army's flag on the Royal Tomb camp was almost completely covered. It looked like the entire army was about to be wiped out.
Huan Qi knew that things were not good and shouted, "Death battle horn!" More than thirty ox horn bugles sounded in a short and intense manner, and this fresh force that had not participated in the battle pounced towards the camp with an overwhelming force. (To be continued.)
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