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Dawn had just broken, and all the animals on the ground should still be sleeping soundly. All the horses in the Han camp were awake, and they were letting the soldiers in charge of assembling the horses take care of the saddles on their backs and the items needed on the field. The horses neighed as if they had sensed the killing intent in the array. They uneasily stomped their hooves on the ground, making a rattling sound.
Other than the soldiers who were assembling and feeding the horses, there was another group of people who were nimbly wearing heavy armor and iron armor. They were carefully checking their bodies, as if they were worried that they would miss something or not be comprehensive. Some of them even took out their usual personal long knives, daggers, and other weapons and kept grinding them back and forth on the whetstone that was soaked in water. The expression on their faces was abnormally serious.
Today was a crucial day for the Han Army. If Lu Zhi's army was unfortunately defeated... No, it should be said that if the Han army was unfortunately defeated, then this plan could be said to be completely useless. The official road pass from the northeast through the black forest to the southwest would fall into the hands of the Yellow Turban army. It would be very difficult for the Han army to recover it at that time. Moreover, this official road would become a natural barrier that could be attacked and defended. The Yellow Turban Army would be able to establish a strong force in the north, eradicate the local military power, and unify the north to compete with the Han Dynasty south of the Yellow River.
This had always been an outcome that the Han court did not want to see. It was also the main reason why the Spirit Emperor Liu Hong had sent Lu Zhi to take on this difficult task. Lu Zhi was very clear about the importance of this battle to the entire Han Dynasty, so he could only win and not lose.
Lu Zhi has been fond of reading military books since childhood and likes to shoot cavalry. At twenty-three, he was promoted to General of the Flying Cavalry. His status in the court was second only to General He Jin. Moreover, because he was upright and impartial, his reputation was not inferior to that of the country's brother-in-law. Instead, he had the power to surpass him. Although He Jin was once very afraid of him, he respected Lu Zhi because of his personality of not fighting for anything and not asking for fame and fortune. For example, He Jin recommended the Spirit Emperor Liu Hong for the Northern Expedition this time.
Lu Zhi had experienced more than 30 battles in his life, and this battle could be said to be the most important one in his life. Lu Zhi naturally did not want his reputation to be ruined because of this battle, so when faced with this battle, Lu Zhi racked his brains to maintain the final advantage.
Unfortunately, although Lu Zhi intended to defeat the Yellow Turban Army in this battle, the enemy's commander was Zhang Jiao, who had been taught the Taiping Scripture by an expert. Lu Zhi had rich battle experience, but he had to admit that Zhang Jiao was the strongest opponent he had ever met in his life. Lu Zhi even thought that he would lose to this person.
Fortunately, not only did this idea not come true, Zhang Jiao's final key was to withdraw his hands and return to Northern Hebei to be led by Ma Yuanyi and Cheng Yuanzhi. He also obtained a treasure that surprised him-the silk.
Although Hua Juan was only eighteen years old, Lu Zhi felt that she was talented in the art of war and strategy. Every time Hua Juan mentioned ideas, although they were a little unconstrained, they were full of vitality. Although Lu Zhi still did not know the origin of Hua Juan, he really felt that his life was not in vain for meeting a suitable successor in the sunset year. Therefore, he secretly decided that no matter the success or failure of this battle, as long as he was still alive, he would teach her his decades of combat experience.
Just as he thought of this girl who was unconstrained and often had sudden whims, Hua Juan walked up to Lu Zhi with sleepy eyes and said,""Have the troops gathered? From now on, our army will exchange time for space. Without the Yellow Turban thieves 'guard up, we will rush straight to the black forest, hoping to arrive before the Yellow Turban thieves discover us and catch up…I wonder if the 60,000 soldiers who have left have arrived at the Black Forest?”
Bai Qing, who was following closely behind Hua Juan, laughed: "The army has long been ready to wait for you, young miss. If it weren't for young miss, you wouldn't have gotten up from your bed. Maybe we can put a longer distance between us and the Yellow Turban thieves!”
The originally extremely tense atmosphere, but because of Bai Qing's teasing, everyone burst into laughter. Hua Juan scratched his head in embarrassment and said,"It's because there are too many mosquitoes in the middle of the night. The whole group is buzzing in my ears! Originally, I wanted to ask Sister Qing to get up and help me chase away the mosquitoes, but..."
Hua Juan tried to explain, but for some reason, he stopped. Bai Qing saw the change in his expression and asked,"But what?"
Hua Juan smiled awkwardly. I don't dare to say…"
"What's so difficult about Miss Juan?" Lu Zhi asked curiously.”
Hua Juan glanced at Bai Qing before lowering his head and shaking his head with a smile. The more others didn't say anything, the more Bai Qing wanted to know. She pulled the handkerchief and asked,""Say it! Don't act like you have no silver in your hands. I don't think I have anything to use against you!”
"That's right! Since Heroine Bai said so, Miss Juan, don't worry!”
"That's right! What can't you say? Miss Juan, don't keep us in suspense!”
Facing everyone's questions and Bai Qing's solemn promise that she would not get angry, Hua Juan who had been 'struggling' for a long time nodded his head and smiled,"Sister Qing, you were the one who said you wouldn't turn angry!... Alright then! Then I'll say it. Originally, I wanted to ask Sister Qing to get up and help me get rid of the mosquitoes because I couldn't 'subdue' them, but I didn't expect…I called Sister Qing several times, but she still couldn't wake me up. I almost flipped her bed over! Moreover, her snoring was extremely loud. Even if I covered my entire body with the blanket to avoid the 'attack' of the mosquitoes, her demonic snoring was really pervasive…Ah..."
Hua Juan had yet to broadcast last night's "live broadcast" when Bai Qing's elbow was clamped under her armpit, shouting, I'm going to beat you into a pig's head.
After the laughter, Hua Juan was busy tidying up the hair that had almost turned into a pig's head. Lu Zhi looked at the sky and said in a clear voice,"The time has come. Let's set off!”
After Lu Zhi finished speaking, the faces of all the generals immediately tensed up. Suddenly, the Han camp seemed to be filled with the sound of swords clashing against spears for a long time because of Lu Zhi's words. Everyone mounted their horses and reins that had been prepared long ago, and they rushed towards southern Hebei. The great battle was about to begin!
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