Youzhou, Liaoxi Prefecture.
In the wilderness about a hundred miles away from Guan Zhong City.
A group of cavalrymen swaggered forward.
The few people in the lead were none other than Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun's high-level hanger-ons, Luo Feng, Qin Lin, and Lin Jing. They were also Chen Xiao's spies placed beside Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun.
But they were just a cover.
The true commanders of this cavalry were Zhao Yun, Zhang He, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun!
Yes, it was!
Zhang Liao and Gao Shun had set off from Hedong Prefecture. Their speed was much faster than Chen Xiao who was traveling with 100,000 people. Therefore, they had already arrived at Youzhou.
However, he didn't wait for Chen Xiao to take up his position in Ji City.
This was because Chen Xiao had given them the order to head straight to the Endless City of Youbei Prefecture and wait for Zhao Yun's cavalry to arrive before joining the army and fighting alongside them.
Zhang Liao and Gao Shun both knew that this was a test given to them by the new Overseer of Youzhou Province.
He would be put in an important position in the future.
If he returned without success, his future would be bleak.
With this thought in mind, the two of them were filled with fighting spirit. At the same time, Zhao Yun, who was taking on the role of general for the first time, and Zhang He, who was accompanying him as a deputy general, also wholeheartedly wanted to make a contribution in this battle.
"Zilong, how did they train this cavalry? They have been marching for so long that even the horses are tired.”
During the march, Zhang He suddenly looked at Zhao Yun.
He also brought 500 elite cavalry from his headquarters.
Among these 500 elite cavalry, 100 of them were the elites that he had trained as newbies. However, at this moment, because of the continuous rapid march, these 100 people were already exhausted.
However, Zhao Yun's five thousand cavalry were in a much better condition.
This made Zhang He feel defeated.
He had been in the Jizhou Army for many years and believed that he was well versed in training troops. The 100 elite cavalry that he had trained had even formed the embryonic form of an army soul.
However, compared to Zhao Yun's 5,000 cavalry, their endurance was far inferior!
"You may not know this, but the training method of this cavalry was personally set by the lord.”
Zhao Yun was high-spirited. Although she was travel-worn, she did not look tired at all." There are three main points. One is offense, the second is discipline, and the third is endurance. We often practice high-intensity long-distance raids like this to prepare for the lightning war!”
Lightning Battle!
This was what Zhao Yun said after gathering Zhang Liao and Gao Shun.
It was said that it was invented by the lord.
There was nothing new about this. It was nothing more than following the essence of the art of war, which was to attack the enemy at the fastest speed and attack the enemy unprepared before they could react.
Zhang He, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun all understood this principle.
However, this was the first time he had heard someone summarize a specific combat technique.
"Could it be that today's battle was actually within my lord's expectations? Even the soldiers were specially trained for endurance?”
Zhang He couldn't help but sigh deeply. During this march, there were even situations where the horses would be led by someone to rest when they were tired. One could imagine how much endurance Zhao Yun's 5,000 men had!
If it wasn't for the fact that he was taking care of the 500 people under him, his speed would have been even faster.
" It's more than a thousand miles from Zhuo County to Guanzi City in western Liaoning, but we only took less than four days. At this time, my lord probably hasn't reached Ji City yet…"
Thinking of this, Zhang He's confidence in this battle was overflowing.
The army ran for dozens of miles, and the sky gradually darkened.
Zhao Yun immediately ordered the entire army to rest.
They didn't set up camp or start a fire. They only ate the dried meat and rations that they carried with them.
Zhang He once again looked at the five thousand soldiers. They placed their spears on the ground, tied their reins, and fell asleep.
"Everyone knows that the combat strength of the private soldiers of the noble families can't compare to the elites of the imperial court at all, but this private army of the Zhen family is probably not inferior to all the elites of the imperial court, or even stronger!”
Zhang He, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun, the three future generals, couldn't help but look at each other and smile bitterly.
Then, he followed suit and forced himself to fall asleep.
When she woke up the next day, the sky was still dark.
After breakfast, the army set out once again and arrived outside Guan Zi City at dawn.
The city was surrounded on all sides, and outside the city were densely packed camps.
Wuhuan Lord Qiu Liju's tent was in the west of the city.
"Act according to plan!"
After Zhao Yun gave the order, he didn't say anything else and passed the 'command' of this army to Luo Feng, Qin Lin, and Lin Jing.
Not long after, the army arrived outside the main tent in the west of the city.
" Who is it?!"
There were scouts who saw this cavalry and immediately sent out several cavalry to question them.
"It's me!" Luo Feng shouted loudly."It's me, the cavalry commander under General An Ding!”
As Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun's trusted aides, Luo Feng and the other two often followed the big tent that had just entered Qiu Li Residence, so their reputation was quite high.
When the sentry heard the sound, he quickly approached. Under the light of the dawn, he saw Luo Feng's face and could not help but ask in surprise,""Why did Commander Luo come back at this time?”
"Not only me, Commander Qin and Commander Lin also came with me!”
Luo Feng laughed loudly." His Majesty has won a great victory this time. Not only did he kill the new Youzhou Prefecture Overseer, but he also took advantage of the situation to attack the Zhongshan Kingdom. He looted the treasury and obtained thousands of elite weapons, armor, and warhorses. He specially ordered us to come back and report!”
When the Wuhuan Sentries heard this, they craned their necks to take a look. Indeed, the number of cavalry behind Luo Feng had increased significantly compared to before they sent out their troops.
Previously, it was only 3,000.
Now, there were at least five thousand cavalrymen.
Good boy!
They had plundered the entire Zhongshan Kingdom. They had become rich!
The sentry was envious and jealous. He couldn't help but say,"There are so many good things. Don't tell me there's no share for us adults?”
"Of course!"
Luo Feng's voice shook the surroundings, deliberately letting the Wuhuan people in the camp hear him." Not only did His Majesty plunder the Zhongshan Kingdom, but he also obtained the vast wealth of the Zhen Family of Wuji…"
Afraid that the Wuhuan people did not know about the Zhen family's reputation, he explained,""Have you heard of the Zhen family of Wuji? They are the wealthiest family in the Great Han Dynasty, the kind that can rival a country. Right now, His Majesty and King An Ding are still counting their money!”
"He sent us back to present these elite weapons and armor to Lord Qiu Liju!”
All for the leader?
Hearing this, the sentry cavalry knew that these Han people were on the right track. They immediately laughed and led the way, placing the five thousand cavalrymen into the camp.
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