The sun gradually sets in the west, and the afterglow of early spring shines beautifully on the shallow snow.
From the valleys on both sides, the whine of unknown birds can be heard from time to time.
Adding a chilling atmosphere to this lonely plateau.
On the South Silk Road near Mantou Mountain, on the flat road, a caravan with no end in sight moved forward slowly.
"General Ma, if we walk another ten miles, we will enter the boundary of Mantou Mountain."
"According to the plan, we will camp in the valley outside the city."
A tall and strong young man whispered to Ma Dayong beside him.
He was the first scout sent by Wang Jian to Tuyuhun to inquire about information. He was very familiar with the mountains and terrain here, and he was now responsible for contacting the Chinese army where Wang Jian was located.
Ma Dayong's eyes narrowed and he asked in a deep voice: "Commander Wang, do you have the latest instructions?"
The scout whispered back: "The commander said, in There are already nearly 80,000 Tuyuhun troops around Mantou Mountain, eyeing us."
"Another 20,000 people?"
Ma Dayong frowned.
I didn’t expect that they were just a small caravan that would attract so many Tuyuhun forces.
The people who spread the news in Yushitai are really ridiculously powerful.
No wonder everyone in the imperial court is so afraid of the newcomers at Yushitai.
With this ability, whoever you target will not lose a layer of skin?
The scout explained: "The prime minister of Tuyuhun, King Tianzhu, increased by 10,000 people, King Daning Murong Shun increased by 5,000 people, and Prince Murong Gui increased by 5,000 people."
Murong Shun is the eldest son of King Murong Fuyun, and Murong Gui is the second son.
The two brothers are now fighting fiercely among themselves, and they are all eyeing the position of the king.
As for the powerful Prime Minister King Tianzhu, his ambitions have long been discovered by scouts.
These three forces all want to eat up their caravan, and then use this huge wealth to recruit troops and horses for themselves and win over their tribes.
Ma Dayong said solemnly: "Do you have any instructions from Commander Wang?"
He is now the leader of this team, and now being stared at by such a large group of hungry wolves, he said Not being nervous is a lie.
The scout was much calmer. His face remained unchanged and he reported: "The commander-in-chief said that the commander-in-chief of Weidao March and the commander-in-chief of Hedao March each led an army of 10,000 troops and were already ambushing both sides of Mantou Mountain. The commander of the central army followed behind us. "
"The commander ordered the brothers to eat dry food while walking, and when they arrived at the valley to camp, they immediately put on their armor and carried their spears to prepare for battle. "
"When the Tuyuhun tribes gather together, the three armies will launch an encirclement and suppression campaign. At that time, we will cooperate with the army and attack from the inside out."
Ma Dayong nodded.
Then he ordered the captain not far away: "Let the brothers eat while walking, and change their armor when setting up camp."
"No!"
The captain responded, reined in his horse and quickly went to give the order.
"Ha~ It's so cold!"
Ma Chengcai let out a breath of cold air, rubbed his cold and stiff hands, and complained in a low voice.
He took out the dry food from his backpack, ate it with big mouthfuls, and then said to Ma Dayong beside him.
"Brother Dayong, we have to let the brothers drink some hot water later, rub their hands and stretch their bodies."
"Otherwise, in such cold weather, we won't be able to use our weapons. "
As Ma Dayong's deputy general, he also plays the role of military advisor.
Although he doesn’t need to worry too much about big strategies, he is responsible for reminding most of these small details.
"Okay, I'll make the arrangements right now."
After Ma Dayong responded, he asked another captain to inform.
After finishing speaking, Ma Dayong also took out the dry food to eat. He looked at Ma Chengcai who was riding skillfully on the horse and said with a serious expression.
"Chengcai, we are all fighting on horseback now, do you still use that simple sword?"
"Every inch is longer and every inch is dangerous, you might as well change to a longer spear. It’s better than the plain knife you have now.”
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The simple knife used by Ma Chengcai was reforged by Lao Tietou.
The length is about two meters and two, but compared with the spears that are often more than three meters long, the length of his simple sword seems very short.
Ma Chengcai shook his head and said: "Brother Dayong, I am more comfortable with the Pu Dao."
"And it has been with me in battle for so long, and it asked me to change weapons. Somewhat reluctant."
As the two chatted, the team had already reached the designated valley location.
The sky has also become hazy, and you can’t see clearly even if you don’t walk within a hundred meters.
Ma Dayong shouted: "Set up camp!"
After receiving the order, under the command of several captains, the caravan quickly set up camps one by one. .
They did not light a fire, but worked in the dim light.
Carriages were pulled into the camp.
The soldiers opened the linen cloth on the carriage, instantly revealing a pair of brand-new armors and spears with cold light.
"Pierce armor!"
"Move your hands and feet!"
Under the command of the squad leader, everyone quickly changed into armor.
Then move your hands and feet in place to keep your body and hands flexible.
Ma Dayong also arranged for the Huotou Army to boil several large pots of hot water and deliver the water to each camp.
The soldiers, who were feeling cold in their mouths, felt warm all over after drinking a few mouthfuls of hot water.
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In the small towns around Mantou Mountain, countless Tuyuhun cavalry rushed towards the small valley where the caravan was located, like a torrent.
The general led by the Prime Minister King Tianzhu held a big sword and shouted loudly with a smile.
"Little ones, hurry up. We must eat this big fat sheep before others."
"As long as we eat this big fat sheep, All the brothers will be rewarded with large sums of money!"
"They will all be able to enjoy a wealthy life in the future!"
After hearing the general's words, these soldiers who were eager to change their fate against fate, A ferocious smile appeared on his face.
They all raised their whips and slapped the horse hard on the buttocks.
The team, which was already moving rapidly, became faster and faster.
At the same time.
In the other three directions, King Murong Fuyun's 40,000 cavalry, Daning King Murong Shun's 10,000 cavalry, and Prince Murong Gui's 10,000 cavalry also rushed towards the valley. .
In a long and narrow canyon 15 miles away from the valley.
Wang Jian and Su Dingfang, carrying fifteen thousand elite cavalry, braved the biting cold wind and waited quietly here.
Suddenly, a fast horse in front ran quickly towards the direction of the Chinese army.
The cavalry on horseback, holding the talisman, rushed in unimpeded.
He came to a place twenty steps in front of Wang Jian and Su Dingfang, reined in his horse and stopped, then dismounted with great skill and rushed to Wang Jian to report.
"Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief and Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Tuyuhun's 80,000 troops have been dispatched and are expected to arrive in the valley where the bait is located in half an hour."
"Wang Dingtai, the commander-in-chief of the Weidao March, Hedao Xue Rengui, the commander-in-chief of the march, has led his army to ambush on both sides of Mantou Mountain."
Upon hearing the good news, Su Dingfang couldn't help but wave his fist.
"Great, I didn't expect to attract all the elite cavalry from Tuyuhun!"
"Commander Wang, you sent out decoys and people to spread the news. This is a brilliant move. Ah!"
Su Dingfang couldn't help but admired again.
He was thinking, if this battle was arranged by his master Li Jing, would he also come up with this trick?