dognovel Chapter 1979 Division of Troops
Chapter 1979 Division of Troops
Tuwu Jin walked up to Wang Zhongsi and waved his hand:
"Helian Wujiu's death is not a pity, but those 30,000 Golden Scorpion tribe men are the heroes of our Scorpion Clan, and they cannot die in vain at the hands of the Chu dogs!"
"Moreover, rescuing them, especially those 30,000 cavalry, would be of great use to us!"
"On the plains, one cavalryman is worth five infantrymen!"
"With this cavalry, we can attack or defend as needed, and the initiative is in our hands!"
Turkkin's attitude was clear and resolute, and his statement undoubtedly added significant weight to the side advocating for rescue.
After hearing Tuwu Jin's words, a barely perceptible glint flashed in Wang Zhongsi's eyes.
He slowly stood up, pressed his hands down lightly, and the tent instantly fell completely silent.
"Everyone,"
Wang Zhongsi's voice carried a final decision: "What General Liu and the Tujue leader said is exactly what I think."
"Rescuing Chief Helian is not only a matter of alliance and morality, but also a matter of the survival of our Luoxia Mountain defense line, and even the entire eastern front!"
"This soldier must be rescued!"
He abruptly changed the subject, his tone becoming extremely serious: "However, we must not ignore General Gongsun's concerns!"
"Therefore, I have decided to split our forces into two groups!"
With sharp eyes, he issued the order: "I will personally lead 30,000 Tang infantrymen, together with 20,000 Black Wolf cavalrymen under the leadership of the Tuwu Jin leader, for a total of 50,000 troops, to assemble immediately, lightly armed and simple, and rush to the aid of the Helian leader!"
"The remaining 50,000 troops,"
He looked at his deputy generals Gongsun Wei and Liu Hongji: "General Gongsun and General Liu shall jointly command the troops to strictly guard the camp, build deep trenches and high walls, and set up many flags and feints!"
"Your mission is singular: hold fast to Luoxia Mountain like a nail! No matter how Xue Huaide provokes you, never engage in battle! Ensure the camp's absolute safety!"
"Your subordinates obey!" Gongsun Wei and Liu Hongji, knowing the weight of their responsibility, accepted the order in unison.
"Leader Tuwujin, please return immediately to reorganize your troops. Join my forces in half an hour, and we will set off together!"
"Alright! I'll go right away!" Tuojin didn't waste any more words, turned around and strode away.
Wang Zhongsi's deployment balanced rescue and defense, demonstrating both decisiveness and caution.
An emergency rescue operation concerning the life and death of 40,000 Allied troops and the fate of Luoxia Mountain was thus launched.
Meanwhile, in the Chu army camp at Luoxia Mountain, although it was the quietest time before dawn, the central command tent was brightly lit.
The air was thick with the shadows of people, and a tense yet exciting atmosphere of impending battle permeated the space.
Commander Xue Huaide, dressed in military uniform, sat upright. His face was resolute and his eyes were calm. Although he did not have the sharp and imposing aura of Guan Yun, he had a reassuring and dignified demeanor.
Just half an hour ago, a carrier pigeon from the southeast brought astonishing news that could change the entire battle situation at Luoxia Mountain.
Under the tent, generals of all ranks were urgently awakened from their sleep and quickly assembled here. Their faces were still a little sleepy, but more than that, they were filled with doubt and anticipation.
Even more noteworthy was that Jia Yu, the strategist who usually kept to himself and was mainly responsible for advising on military affairs, was exceptionally invited to the tent.
Jia Yu was about fifty years old, with a lean face, three long wisps of beard, and eyes that gleamed with the light of a wise man. He sat quietly to the left of Xue Huaide, like a deep pool of water.
Seeing that all the generals had arrived, Xue Huaide did not delay any longer.
He picked up the still-wet ink letter from the table, his gaze sweeping across the room, and spoke in a calm and clear voice, instantly attracting everyone's attention: "Ladies and gentlemen, we have just received an urgent message from Imperial Concubine Feng via carrier pigeon, sent from the southeast!"
This single sentence was enough to invigorate all the generals in the tent!
News of Consort Feng and the Vermilion Bird Legion has been on everyone's mind.
Xue Huaide continued, his tone filled with barely suppressed excitement: "The main force of the 100,000-strong Vermilion Bird Legion, personally led by the Imperial Noble Consort, was about 50 miles outside of Luoxia Mountain at dawn last night."
"She encountered 30,000 Scorpion Clan cavalry under Helian Wujiu, who had secretly circled around to this place, as well as 10,000 Tang infantry under Zhang Xun!"
"What? Helian Wujiu and Zhang Xun are here?"
"Forty thousand men? What are they planning? To ambush us?"
"The Imperial Noble Consort's brilliant strategy has allowed her to intercept them!"
A low murmur of surprise and discussion immediately arose from below the tent.
No one expected that a part of the enemy's main force, which was supposed to be outside Zhennan Pass, would sneak up on their flank and rear without anyone noticing!
If the Imperial Noble Consort hadn't arrived in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
Xue Huaide raised his hand in a gesture of quiet, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"The Imperial Noble Consort acted decisively and has commanded the army to completely surround Helian Wujiu's 40,000-strong allied force. They are currently engaged in fierce fighting, striving to annihilate this enemy force!"
"Great!"
"The Imperial Noble Consort is truly magnificent!"
"We must ensure that these barbarians and Tang traitors never return!"
Upon learning that the enemy was surrounded, the generals were filled with excitement and cheered, their long-suppressed fighting spirit instantly ignited.
Ever since Guan Yun was seriously injured, they had been on the defensive and had been harboring a burning desire for revenge.
However, Xue Huaide's next words added a touch of seriousness to everyone's excitement: "However,"
He then changed the subject, his tone becoming serious: "The Imperial Noble Consort also mentioned her concerns in her letter."
"Although she has the advantage in numbers, it will still take some time and effort to wipe out 40,000 enemy troops who are fighting desperately, especially 30,000 fierce Scorpion Clan cavalry."
"She was worried that Wang Zhongsi on Luoxia Mountain would not sit idly by and watch Helian Wujiu's troops be annihilated after learning the news, and would most likely send troops out of the camp to rescue them!"
He looked sharply at the generals in the tent: "Therefore, the Imperial Noble Consort earnestly requests that we must find a way to stop the reinforcements that Wang Zhongsi may send."
"Buy her enough time to completely annihilate Helian Wujiu's tribe!"
Upon hearing this, there was a moment of silence in the tent, which then erupted like a pot boiling over, and the atmosphere instantly reached a climax!
"General! This humble general is willing to lead the troops forward and will surely stop Wang Zhongsi's reinforcements halfway!"
"Why intercept them? In my humble opinion, we should seize this opportunity to launch a preemptive strike and launch a fierce attack on the Tang army's camp! This will prevent them from defending themselves from both ends!"
"Yes! If Wang Zhongsi dares to divide his troops, the camp will be left empty, which will be the perfect opportunity for our army to defeat the enemy!"
"After holding back for so many days, we can finally let loose and go all out!"
The generals chatted amongst themselves, each rubbing their hands together, their faces beaming with excitement, and their calls for battle were incessant.
The frustration of being forced into a passive defensive posture for so long has now transformed into a strong desire to attack.
The originally serious atmosphere inside the tent suddenly became fiery and passionate, as if it could be ignited at any moment.
Looking at the high morale of his generals, Xue Huaide was also filled with pride.
However, he did not immediately express his opinion, but instead turned his gaze to Jia Yu, who had been silent all along.