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Chapter 1417 White Tiger Arrests Martial Arts Night Raid

Military campaigns emphasize speed, especially for cavalry reinforcements. Delays are the worst thing to do. Before the White Tiger Cavalry marched south, Su Ye had already issued military orders that all prefectures and counties in Hengzhou should cooperate fully. The post stations along the way were prepared with food and water, and obstacles on the official roads were even cleared in advance, allowing this elite cavalry to move as if they were in an empty field.

Light cavalry can cover 300 li every day, and heavy cavalry, though carrying even greater loads, can still keep up closely. This is the hard power of Su Ye's elite troops—not only are they well-equipped, but their soldiers' physical fitness and willpower far surpass those of ordinary armies.

"Don't be impatient. The battlefield in Wuzhou is dangerous. Shen Ni, Zhu Jiuyin, and Di Jiang are all top-notch fighters. This trip to Wuzhou will probably not be easy. Otherwise, there would be no need to call us here to put out the fire."

Baihu rode his horse in the center of the army, his white outfit making him stand out in the ranks. His White Tiger World-Slaying Spear was leaning against the saddle, the tip of the spear occasionally scraping the ground and sparks flying.

Although he also hoped to achieve merit as soon as possible, his years of experience guarding the northern frontier had instilled in him a calm and steady nature. In cavalry combat, endurance is often more important than explosive power. If one's physical strength is exhausted after a long-distance raid, even if one encounters the enemy, one can only passively take a beating.

When the group arrived at Luoyan Pass, where Hengzhou and Wuzhou meet, the Luowang spies who had been waiting there immediately came to greet them.

“General Baihu, Deputy General Tian, ​​I am an informant from the Luo Wang branch stationed in Wuzhou. I have been ordered by Lord Jingni to come and guide you.”

The agent knelt on one knee, his voice low.

"Several commanders in Wuzhou have already learned of your southward journey, and have specifically ordered you not to linger, but to proceed immediately to the defense line of Commander Wuqi in the south of Wuzhou to deal with the main force of the Yellow Turban Army."

As he spoke, he pulled out a roll of animal hide map from his pocket. When unfolded, it clearly marked the Yellow Turban Army's deployment, water sources, and grain storage locations, and even the patrol shift change times were clearly marked—this was the terrifying aspect of the Luo Net, which could even find out the intelligence of the enemy's core camp, making it a veritable "battlefield X-ray vision cheat".

Traveling day and night, in just seven days, the White Tiger Cavalry traversed most of Wuzhou and arrived at the Hengzhou Army's defense line in the south of Wuzhou.

Looking into the distance, the continuous camps were built against the mountain, with deer antlers and chevaux-de-frise arranged in a neat and orderly manner, and bonfires burning in the night, forming a continuous expanse, which was the garrison camp under Wu Qi's command.

Before the White Tiger Cavalry could get close, the Hengzhou scouts, who had already received the secret message from the Luo Wang, rode up to meet them. Upon seeing the White Tiger Cavalry's banner with the character "Bai" on it, they immediately led them towards the central command tent.

"General Baihu has come from afar and must be exhausted."

Outside the main tent, Wu Qi, dressed in a blue scholar's robe, greeted Bai Hu and the others with a cupped hand.

Although he had never met Baihu before, he had long heard of the formidable reputation of this guard of the northern frontier, and knew that the Baihu Cavalry under his command were an elite force that could "make all beasts retreat". Now, seeing the momentum of this cavalry in person, he was secretly shocked - indeed worthy of being the lord's ace. Just looking at the neatness of the formation and the spirit of the soldiers, it was far beyond the reach of ordinary armies.

“Governor Wu, that scoundrel Shen Ni was able to single-handedly storm Wuzhou City, kill people, and escape. I, Baihu, am not as ‘arrogant and domineering’ as him, but I will still give him a ‘fight fire with fire’—tonight I will lead the Baihu cavalry to raze his allied camp to the ground!”

Baihu didn't stand on ceremony and went straight forward, pointing his whip at the location of the Yellow Turban Army's camp, getting straight to the point.

"General Baihu's idea is certainly appealing, but Xu Da is no easy opponent. I have fought against him for many days and know his prowess well. He can be called a 'battlefield old fox'. His troop deployment is watertight, especially in defense, where he is a 'detail-oriented'. It will be no easy task for him to launch a successful night raid."

Wu Qi invited the two men into his tent, spread out the map again, and pointed to the location of the Yellow Turban army's camp.

"Everyone says that Xu Da is the new 'First Commander of the Yellow Turbans' after Meng Zhang, the commander-in-chief of Longxiang. This is not an exaggeration. His military tactics emphasize 'stability', just like a craftsman building a wall, where the brick joints are perfectly sealed."

When Wu Qi mentioned Xu Da, his tone carried a hint of genuine appreciation. In chaotic times, encountering a worthy opponent is a blessing for a general.

Xu Da has always been a steady and cautious strategist, never acting rashly. When he faced Li Shimin, he defeated the stronger enemy with the strength of a weaker force, relying on the strategy of "advancing step by step and striking after the enemy has made his move." Now, stationed in the Yellow Turban army camp, he has made the defenses even more impenetrable.

“In the months I’ve been fighting him, I haven’t gained the slightest advantage. This man not only understands soldiers, but also understands people’s hearts. His five battalions are well-trained and can be deployed with ease. Even I have to say I admire him.”

“But ‘no one is perfect,’ and Xu Da’s ‘steadiness’ is precisely his weakness.” Wu Qi paused, then changed the subject, a sharp glint in his eyes.

"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."

White Tiger raises an eyebrow.

"Xu Da seeks stability and completeness, but seeking completeness exposes weaknesses."

"Although his five battalions are strong, they are mainly composed of infantry with cavalry as a secondary force. Nighttime mobilization takes time, and he always likes to have a backup plan. If attacked, his first reaction is to 'hold firm and wait for investigation' rather than 'risk pursuing'."

Wu Qi tapped the Yellow Turban Army camp on the sand table with a wooden stick.

"Xu Da's or rather the main force of the Yellow Turban Army's Five Armies Camp, with the central army as the core and the left and right wings and sentry armies surrounding it, seemed to be stable. However, the left wing army's garrison was close to a woodland, which the cavalry could use to their advantage to launch a surprise attack."

"However, Xu Da is meticulous. If we launch a night attack, he will definitely react immediately and mobilize the other four armies to come to our aid. Even if we break in, we will be surrounded."

Wu Qi smiled faintly.

The biggest taboo in night raids is "alarming the enemy." Once the enemy reacts and relies on their camp for defense, the cavalry's advantage will be greatly reduced, and they may even be surrounded and annihilated by the infantry.

Wu Qi was well aware of this, so he did not agree with a direct night attack, but instead wanted to devise a "chain plan" to make it difficult for Xu Da to distinguish between the real and the fake.

"What insightful opinion does Governor Wu have?"

Baihu asked, though he was the bravest in the army, he knew that Wu Qi had more experience in tactical planning. After all, Wu Qi had fought in Wuzhou for many years and knew more about Xu Da and the Yellow Turban Army.

“We can play a ‘feint’ game. I will send my generals Zhao Gongming and Qin Niu to lead the main force of the Hengwu Army to launch a night attack on the Yellow Turban Army’s vanguard camp. We will make a big show of it so that Xu Da will mistakenly believe that it is our main force attacking. He will then surely mobilize the elite troops of the five armies to resist, especially the Left and Right Wing Armies, which will definitely be sent to support the vanguard.”

Wu Qi pondered for a moment, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

"At this moment, the general led the White Tiger Cavalry, taking advantage of the cover of the woods, to launch a surprise attack on the undefended Left Wing Army camp."

"Once the Left Wing Army is defeated, the Yellow Turban Army's defense system will be breached. We can then take advantage of this to attack the Central Army and disrupt their deployment. Even if we cannot kill Xu Da, we can still severely damage the Yellow Turban Army of the Great Xuan."

He paused, then traced his finger across the Zuoye Army's garrison.

"With the fighting strength of the Hengwu soldiers, they are more than capable of supporting this feint attack."

Wu Qi said confidently.

Hengwu soldiers are his elite elite troops, selected according to extremely strict standards. The soldiers are all veterans who have experienced countless battles. They are equipped with finely crafted iron armor and spears from Hengzhou, and their teamwork is superb, making them "fighter jets among infantry".

Back then, the two thousand Hengwu soldiers held off the tens of thousands of troops of the Wuzhou strongmen's coalition, relying on the sheer strength of this force.

(End of this chapter)