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The generals sighed in unison, admiration written all over their faces. However, the Lord of Martial Peace had always been strict and stern, so the generals never dared to cheer under his tent. They all looked excitedly at this mighty god of war, anticipating his detailed plans.
Ouyang Shuo sat in the corner, feeling emotional. Only a peerless hero like Bai Qi could be a commander. Fierce generals like Shi Wansui and E Lai could be generals but not commanders. The difference between the two was obvious.
Unfortunately, to subdue Bai Qi was as difficult as ascending to the heavens. Even though the mutant army's performance in the previous battle was remarkable, it was not enough to attract Bai Qi's attention.
"Generals, listen up!" Bai Qi's words interrupted Ouyang Shuo's thoughts, making him alert.
"Huan Qi's 40,000 cavalry, join the 25,000 cavalry of Ying Bao's troops and 20,000 cavalry of the mutant army. Then transfer 15,000 cavalry from Wang Qi's army to make up for the 100,000. The army will be led by Huan Qi, with Ying Bao as his deputy. They will go through the White Path, pass Ling River and enter Hanoi to intercept and kill the Wei army. "
"Yes, General!" Huan Qi and Ying Bao replied solemnly.
Huan Qi's lack of help had caused Wang Ling's death and he was filled with anger. Now that Wei dared to provoke Great Qin, he was furious and decided to teach them a lesson.
Ying Bao was a member of the royal family and respected no one in the army except Lord of Martial Peace Bai Qi.
"From tomorrow onwards, Meng Ao's army will advance towards the southern camp of the old pass and pretend to attack forcefully to confuse the Zhao army. Wang Qi's army will support from the side and be responsible for guarding Old Horse Ridge to ensure the safety of the rations. "
Wang Qi and Meng Ao were two generals, one brave and the other steady, a pair of extremes. Because it was a feint, Bai Qi arranged for Meng Ao to be the main attacker and Wang Qi to support. He was worried that Wang Qi would be rash and turn the feint into a real attack, affecting the entire battle. Bai Qi's ability to choose generals could be seen.
"Yes, General!"
After the generals dispersed, Bai Qi went to find Wang Ci alone and gave him some secret instructions before letting him go.
On the second day, Meng Ao's army left the southern line of barracks and rushed towards the royal tomb's barracks in a grandiose manner. They looked as if they would not stop until they reached their goal.
In the west, Wang Ling's army was also frequently mobilized. Banners and flags were waved, and smoke and dust billowed.
Zhao Kuo and Prince Pingyuan, Zhao Sheng, were standing side by side on the city gate tower.
Although Zhao Kuo did not fully agree with the imperial edict brought by Lord Pingyuan, he had no choice but to accept it. He followed the King of Zhao's request and formed a vertical defensive line, determined to hold the line and not come out.
Zhao Kuo did not take Meng Ao's army seriously. He had set up an army of fifty thousand in the royal mausoleum. Within ten days, the soldiers had finished repairing the camp and putting it back into use.
Moreover, at the foot of the old pass, Zhao Zhuang was leading an army of a hundred thousand ready to respond at any time. He did not think that Meng Ao's army could succeed. Back then, he had led an army of one hundred and fifty thousand, but was still unable to take down the royal mausoleum in a short period of time.
"Why is the Qin army so anxious?" Lord Pingyuan did not understand and asked.
Zhao Kuo smiled calmly: "Of course they want to fight with their backs against the wall before their rations are completely cut off and their reinforcements arrive."
"Bai Qi is an expert in using troops. Why would he be so anxious? Could there be a trap in this? "Lord Pingyuan still could not let go of his doubts and said uneasily.
"You must be joking! Bai Qi may be powerful, but right now, we are in a favorable position. What can he do? " At the end of the day, although he had experienced defeat, Zhao Kuo still did not fully trust Bai Qi and wanted to compete with him.
Lord Pingyuan looked at the high-spirited Ma Fuzi and did not say a word. He knew that without concrete evidence, any speculation would be futile. He could only choose to trust Zhao Kuo's judgment.
Under the cover of Meng Ao's army and the dust stirred up by Wang Ling's army, Huan Qi and Ying Bao led a hundred thousand cavalry and quietly left the camp, moving towards the White Path in the east.
The Qin cavalry was not like the Zhao light cavalry. They could carry horse milk and meat. The accompanying soldiers all carried biscuits and meat that they had prepared beforehand. Before eating, they had to start a fire and roast it. Compared to the Zhao light cavalry, it was much more troublesome.
Luckily, Ouyang Shuo and the other lords of the Mountain and Sea Alliance offered their rations to the Qin Dynasty to reduce the pressure on the cavalry. Otherwise, without strong support from the rear, the expeditionary army would be like a tree without roots.
Ten days later, the army entered Hanoi Prefecture.
Although Hanoi Prefecture was a new prefecture that Qin had just conquered, King Zhao of Qin was personally in charge of Hanoi and rewarded the people of Hanoi. The people of Hanoi were greatly comforted.
Therefore, the hundred thousand cavalry were like fish in water as they marched in Hanoi Prefecture.
Prince Xinling of Wei led a hundred and fifty thousand soldiers into Hanoi Prefecture. They were like candlelight in the night. In the eyes of Huan Qi and the other generals, there were no secrets.
Huan Qi was very clear that this expedition had to end the battle quickly. Firstly, the logistics of the army would not be able to last for long. Secondly, if they left for too long, it would easily arouse the suspicion of the Changping Zhao army.
After some discussion, Huan Qi and Ying Bao chose a route that the Wei army would definitely pass through and set up an ambush. They were prepared to catch the Wei army off guard and defeat them in one blow.
The place they chose for the ambush was not a steep canyon, nor was it a dangerous place. Instead, it was an ordinary open plain. In a radius of a few hundred miles, other than the official road, there were only a few scattered villages.
The hundred thousand cavalry were hidden in one of the villages. Not far from the village, there was a vast forest with lush foliage. It was the perfect place for the army to rest.
Seeing such a large army, the villagers were naturally uneasy.
Fortunately, other than gathering food from the village, the soldiers did not do anything too out of line. The Lord of Martial Peace, Bai Qi, was very strict with his army. He did not allow his soldiers to rob the people or even abduct women for sexual pleasure. Even a fearless general like Ying Bao did not dare to openly disobey Bai Qi's orders.
After the army settled down, Huan Qi sent out several scouts to monitor the movements of the Wei army.
Two days later, the Wei army arrived as expected.
Looking from afar, the one hundred and fifty thousand infantry and cavalry army stretched out for dozens of miles. The once famous Wei soldiers had declined and were no longer as brave as they were in the past.
A moving army was not suitable for a surprise attack. Because the battle line of the army was too long, even if they intercepted the front line, the back line would have enough time to get into formation and would not be able to kill them effectively.
Therefore, the time Huan Qi chose to attack was after the Wei army had set up camp. Because it was a continuous march and there were almost no Qin guards in Hanoi Commandery, the Wei army set up camp casually.
They did not know that not far from the camp, a pack of hungry wolves had already set their eyes on them.
Just as the Wei camp was about to be set up, a hundred thousand cavalry charged out of the forest like a surging black tide towards the Wei army. Their aura was overwhelming and unstoppable.
The rumbling of the hooves caused the earth to tremble. It was like a huge wave or a tsunami. The black tide gradually swallowed the earth. The green plains were instantly drowned and the earth changed colour.
"Oh no, it's the Qin army!" The Wei army panicked. The Qin army was like a pack of tigers and wolves. In recent years, the Wei army had suffered at the hands of the Qin army and had developed a fear of them.
At this time, the Wei army had already started to gather at the camp. After a day of continuous marching, the soldiers dragged their tired bodies and unloaded their rations. They were preparing to tidy up the camp, feed the horses and cook their meals. They did not expect the enemy to suddenly attack and the entire camp was in chaos.
Shouts, shouts, the neighing of horses, the clashing of pots and pans, cursing and scolding. All sorts of noises could be heard and it was like a huge market.
Luckily the Wei army's commander, Prince Xinling, was not an ordinary person. He calmed the morale of the army and directed the troops at the same time. He ordered the cavalry to gather quickly to intercept the Qin army while the infantry quickly got into formation.
The one hundred and fifty thousand strong army naturally would not set up camp at the same place. They were split into front, middle and back lines. When the front line was setting up camp, the middle line arrived while the rear line continued to advance.
Huan Qi led the fifty thousand strong army and was in charge of attacking the front line. Ying Bao led the mutant army and was in charge of cutting off the middle line. Prince Xinling Wei Wuji was personally in charge of the middle line.
In the world today, only the Zhao army could compete with the Qin army. As for the Wei army in front of them, they were no longer as brave as they were in the past. Compared to the elite Qin cavalry, they could not withstand a single blow.
The camp of the front line was scattered by Huan Qi's army and could no longer regroup. Huan Qi led the army and moved through the camp, causing a great massacre.
The plains that were originally unknown was remembered by the future generations because of this battle.
In the camp of the central army, the ones guarding Prince Xinling are the last remaining Wei soldiers. Shi Wansui volunteered to lead the mutant cavalry to attack the Wei soldiers.
The cavalry of Shanhai County were even stronger than the average Qin army. How could the soldiers of Wei stop them? With the 2nd Brigade leading the charge, the steel flood fearlessly and resolutely smashed through.
A battle of spears and shields ended in a complete victory for the Shanhai County cavalry.
Prince Xinling, who was full of confidence, could only bitterly lead his personal guards and escape, escaping to the rear line.
Even Ying Bao, who had always thought highly of himself, could not help but be stunned when he saw the bravery of the mutant army. Before this, he was still unhappy that Huan Qi had treated the mutant army well. Now, he was completely convinced.
Although the Wei soldiers were not as powerful as they were in the past, they were still an elite army. How could Ying Bao not be shocked that they could not withstand a single blow from the mutant cavalry?
The Wei army that stretched for tens of miles on the vast plains was smashed by the hundred thousand Qin cavalry. Not only could the front and back not connect, even the middle line was smashed into pieces.
The Wei army was mainly infantry with cavalry as support. The small number of cavalry could not stop the Qin cavalry at all. Instead, Huan Qi and Ying Bao worked together to outflank them and cripple them.
The Wei army had lost the support of the cavalry and the remaining infantry had no fortifications to defend or trenches to defend against the enemy. The mighty Wei army was like a flock of sheep waiting to be slaughtered. Under the chase of the Qin army, they covered their heads and fled. (To be continued.)
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