At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 266: Dispatching Troops to Shuoyin City

"Both sides sent out 200,000 cavalrymen, and the battle lasted for several hours. As a result, the soldiers who fell during the day climbed up from the battlefield at night."

He laughed and said, "I didn't expect that the soldiers of Jizhou in the Northern Wei Dynasty would be able to resurrect. I am really ignorant. There are such miraculous things in the world."

Xie Peiyao's pretty face froze slightly, and she didn't reply because she didn't know how to respond to the ridicule of the man next to her.

Hundreds of cavalry crossed the Tianxian Pass, entered the territory of Youzhou, and headed straight for Changshan. The Huben Camp and Youzhou Cavalry were stationed in the camp outside the city.

After only two days of rest in Changshan, Xiao Han led 40,000 cavalry north, crossed Pucheng, and headed towards Shuoyin.

At the same time, the Xiliang envoys also sent the official document of sending troops to Jizhou.

Inside the Mansion of Marquis Zhenbei.

Xie Xuanli looked at the secret letter in his hand, which was stamped with the seal of the General of Pingxi. The Xiliang envoy knelt on one knee and said, "My Lord, my Lord has led the Death Cavalry to the north to attack the Northern Wei and entered Juzizhou from Shuoyin. Please give orders quickly and let the Shuoyin defenders cooperate."

"it is good."

Xie Peiyao smiled and nodded: "Your Lord finally still remembers some of our old friendship. I will give the order and prepare for a counterattack."

"You can go down and rest."

"No."

The messenger shook his head and said, "I will return to Changshan to report immediately."

"it is good."

Xie Xuanli said: "Come here, prepare war horses and dry food for the Xiliang envoy."

"Thank you, Lord Marquis."

The messenger withdrew.

"It's obviously a very detailed description, but I just can't calm down."

The Zhenbei Marquis murmured to himself, "I always feel a little frightened."

"Have there been any recent movements of troops from Xiliang?"

He spoke.

"No."

Yuan Hong walked out of the back hall, frowning. "It's just the Huben Camp and Youzhou Cavalry, a total of 40,000 soldiers and horses have been transferred to Youzhou, and are currently heading towards Shuoyin."

"But according to scouts, the second young lady is also going to the battle with Marquis Xiliang."

"That kid is worried."

Xie Xuanli said: "He was afraid that I was plotting against him, so he carried Pei Yao as a talisman."

"How many soldiers are there in the five counties of Youzhou?"

"not much."

"Changshan, Daijun and Pucheng combined should have only 100,000 troops, and that's even including the 60,000 Northern Army."

Yuan Hong said: "The Northern Army has only been established for a year, so its strength should not be very strong, far inferior to the other cavalry battalions in Xiliang."

"Old Yuan, do you think that boy has figured out something?"

Xie Xuanli asked with narrowed eyes.

"This possibility cannot be ruled out."

Yuan Hong nodded, "But it doesn't matter whether we can see it or not. As long as Xiliang Hou leaves Shuoyin, the situation will be in our hands."

"When the Northern Wei army arrives at Dang, the cavalry from the Xiliang camp will be forced to come to its rescue."

"By then, the five counties of Youzhou will be empty of soldiers and horses. This will be the opportunity for the Marquis. Not only will you take back the five counties in one fell swoop, but you will also take control of Xiliang."

"I hope so."

Xie Xuanli closed his eyes: "This is my last chance. If I fail, the Xie character king flag will probably fall too."

"I will not let the Xie character king flag fall."

Yuan Hong looked determined.

"Man proposes, God disposes. It is beyond your and my control."

Xie Xuanli shook his head: "Go ahead and act according to the previous plan."

"promise."

Yuan Hong took the order and left.

In the main hall.

The Marquis of Zhenbei closed his eyes.

He was a little tired. Time is unforgiving, and this body will eventually grow old. Warriors in the world can move mountains and fill the sea, fly with swords, but they cannot defeat the long sword of time.

The energy in his body was dissipating every day and night, making Xie Xuanli increasingly weak.

Especially in the past two years, due to the war with Northern Wei, his mind was always tense and he hasn't had a good sleep for several months.

After just a moment, faint snoring sounds were heard in the hall.

"Thank you Xuanli."

"Old bastard."

The prince's voice was heard in the distance, but was stopped by the guards.

"Sir, the Marquis just fell asleep."

The guard whispered, "Your Majesty has been unable to sleep for the past few months. It's rare for you to take a short rest. I dare to ask you to stop making noise."

Prince Xie rarely listened to advice, so he shut his mouth, stepped into the hall, and looked at Xie Xuanli. His temples were gray and his face was full of wrinkles, and it was hard to see the heroic spirit of his past.

He was left with only a bit of energy left to hold on to. He couldn't help but feel a little sour in his nose. He turned his head away and looked away.

The weather in mid-September was a little chilly. The prince went to the back hall, took out a coat, covered Xie Xuanli with it, and then left the main hall.

……

The territory of Youzhou.

A large mass of cavalry was galloping across the land, large black banners were fluttering in the wind, and 40,000 cavalry were marching in battle formation.

Xiao Han was wrapped in black armor, holding a broadsword, and was riding in the front. Next to him was Hu Chi, who also held a broadsword in his hand.

"drive"

"drive"

Several riders came galloping from a distance.

"My Lord, thirty miles ahead is Shuoyin City."

Report on the horse.

"Full speed ahead."

Xiao Han turned around and shouted, "Reach Shuoyin City and set up camp before sunset."

"promise"

The messenger behind him carried the command flag and rode his horse towards the army in the rear.

"Reach Shuoyin City and set up camp before sunset."

"Reach Shuoyin City and set up camp before sunset."

The cavalry galloped wildly like a strong wind blowing fallen leaves, the earth was shaking, and murderous energy rose into the sky. The clouds and fog shook, and countless birds and beasts within a radius of dozens of miles were trembling.

After more than half an hour, the outline of Shuoyin City appeared at the end of the sight, with the setting sun dim and the golden light shimmering.

Xiao Han narrowed his eyes and looked towards the towering pass with a sigh in his heart. Back then, he led the 30,000 strong Northern Army stationed in Shuoyin and fought countless battles with the Northern Wei barbarians.

The most spectacular battle was when 30,000 men devoured the 80,000 cavalry of the Northern Wei Dynasty. That battle was stained with blood.

It was from that battle that Xiao Han's reputation reached its peak. He handed over his military power, led 500 cavalrymen out of Xiliang, and went far away to Xiliang, laying the foundation for today.

"Tiger Maniac, mark this, this is Shuo Yin."

Xiao Han grinned and laughed: "I was the one who came out of here when your Lordship came here. I didn't expect that after several years, I would come back again."

"And it won't be long before Shuoyin will be back in my hands."

"Hurry up."

He pulled the reins, and the warhorse under him neighed and leaped out, spanning five or six feet, getting closer and closer to Shuoyin City. He could even see the uneven arrow holes on the city wall.

On the top of the city wall, Jizhou’s flags were flying, and armored soldiers were standing densely on the top of the city wall, each with a solemn expression.

The bows and crossbows are strung and ready for battle.

no way.

The might of these 40,000 Xiliang cavalry was so terrifying and so powerful that one could feel the murderous aura even from hundreds of feet away.

Even though the soldiers in Shuoyin City were experienced warriors, they still felt a chill.

“It’s the flag with the character Xiao on it.”

A sharp-eyed soldier shouted.

(End of this chapter)