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Chapter 106 The Barbarians Arrive in Yancheng

The barbarians were rushing towards Yancheng at top speed, while the 70,000-strong army of the Great Xia was also marching at top speed; it was as if both sides were racing against time.

However, from the grassland to Yancheng, there is an endless plain, and no matter how fast Lin Xiuming and his men are, they cannot catch up with the speed of the barbarian cavalry.

Within a few days, the barbarian army of 300,000 had already approached the Wanning River Valley.

Early in the morning.

Lu Chen got up amidst Bai Qingqing's soft and fragrant body. Bai Qingqing took the initiative to dress Lu Chen. Now, Bai Qingqing has transformed from the aloof and mature woman into a cool and aloof young woman.

She had completely embraced the role of a maidservant, diligently taking care of Lu Chen's daily needs.

As soon as Lu Chen finished dressing and left the room, a female guard rushed up to him and said, "Your Highness, urgent report from the front: the barbarians have arrived at Wanning Valley!"

Hearing this, Lu Chen said in surprise, "So fast?"

The barbarians arrived much earlier than Lu Chen and his group had learned, but it wasn't a big problem, since they had already made preparations.

The thought of the impending battle against the barbarians made Lu Chen feel his blood boil.

Although he had killed people and witnessed killing, he had never seen what a real battlefield looked like.

Lu Chen rushed to Yancheng City Tower without even having breakfast.

At this time, Mu Changtian had already led 30,000 soldiers and was ready for battle. Mu Xingping also led the artillery battalion to ambush on both sides of the Wanning River Valley. The Black Cavalry also started to move. Everything was just waiting for the barbarian cavalry to enter the Wanning River Valley.

At this moment, a scout soldier approached Lu Chen and said, "Your Highness, the barbarian army did not immediately enter the Wanning River Valley, but instead set up camp on the grassland outside the valley."

Upon hearing this, the soldiers on the city wall immediately tensed up.

They couldn't help but wonder if the barbarian cavalry had discovered something, or if their deployment had been leaked.

If that's the case, then it's troublesome.

At that time, not only might they fail to defeat the barbarian cavalry, but the artillery battalions ambushed on both sides of the Wanning River Valley might also be wiped out by the barbarian soldiers.

If such a powerful weapon as a howitzer falls into the hands of the barbarians, Yancheng will fall with a single attack and will have no ability to resist.

At this moment, Mu Changtian said, "Your Highness, why don't I lead the troops out of the city to lure the barbarians into the Wanning River Valley?"

Upon hearing Mu Changtian's suggestion, Lu Chen did not reply immediately. He thought for a moment, then asked the scout soldier, "When did the barbarian army arrive outside the Wanning River Valley?"

The scout replied, "This morning."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen immediately said, "Immediately order the artillery battalions on both sides of the Wanning River Valley to hide and not show themselves until the barbarian army enters the Wanning River Valley."

"Besides, we don't need to rush. The barbarian soldiers only arrived this morning, so they probably traveled all night and are now setting up camp to rest."

"Just have the soldiers on the front lines keep an eye on their movements. If the barbarians send soldiers to scout, let them into the Wanning River Valley and ignore them."

The scout soldier who reported immediately replied, "Yes, Your Highness."

"Your subordinate takes his leave."

After the soldiers left, Mu Changtian said again, "Your Highness, the barbarians seem to be prepared for a long-term attack on Yancheng."

"Otherwise, they wouldn't have camped outside the Wanning River Valley, but instead chose to enter the Wanning River Valley directly."

Lu Chen thought for a moment and said, "It seems that Xiao Hongbo is not stupid. He knows that Yancheng is not easy to attack."

If Xiao Hongbo really believed that Yancheng could be taken down in the first wave of attacks, then why were they still setting up camp? They could have just rested for a while and then sent a large army into the Wanning Valley.

Wouldn't it be better to rest there after taking Yancheng?

The fact that the barbarians set up camp outside the Wanning River Valley proves that they were prepared for the terrain of the Wanning River Valley, and also shows that they did not believe they could conquer Yancheng today.

Just then, another reconnaissance soldier returned from the front lines.

"Your Highness, the barbarians have sent out a scout cavalry unit. That cavalry unit has already entered the Wanning River Valley and is heading straight for Yancheng."

Lu Chen asked, "How many people are there?"

The soldier replied, "Only a few dozen people."

Lu Chen thought for a moment and said, "Ignore it, continue monitoring."

"Yes, Your Highness."

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Outside the Wanning River Valley.

Standing by the river, Xiao Pengtian looked at the terrain of the Wanning River Valley and felt a serious sense of crisis.

Xiao Hongbo originally planned to lead an army of 300,000 directly into the Wanning River Valley, then attack Yancheng and take it before noon.

However, Xiao Pengtian tried his best to persuade them, saying that the soldiers had traveled all night and were exhausted and needed to rest. He also brought up the princess, and finally persuaded Xiao Hongbo to stop. That's how they ended up setting up camp outside the Wanning River Valley to rest.

Xiao Pengtian knew very well that Xiao Hongbo was seriously dissatisfied with him. During this southward attack on Beijun, he had said many things that Xiao Hongbo did not want to hear, and even brought up the title of the Princess Consort several times.

In fact, Xiao Hongbo's dissatisfaction with him had been brewing for a long time. When they were still in the Sirius King's tribe, a rift had already formed between them because their strengths were relatively close. Xiao Pengtian was Xiao Hongbo's biggest rival for the Sirius King's throne.

However, with the Queen's mediation, the elders of the Sirius King's tribe ultimately gave the throne to Xiao Hongbo.

Although Xiao Hongbo had become the Wolf King, he still felt uncomfortable because there was someone by his side who constantly threatened his throne.

Xiao Pengtian wasn't stupid; he could tell that Xiao Hongbo disliked him. However, in order for the Tianlang King Tribe to have a smooth attack on Beijun, he had to say a few words.

Given the terrain of the Wanning River Valley, if their 300,000 troops were to charge in directly, and if they failed to capture Yancheng, the Great Xia army would be able to outflank them from behind, trapping them all in the Wanning River Valley.

Just then, a servant from Wu Yuan's caravan approached Xiao Pengtian. "General Xiao, is there something you need from me?"

This time, they went south with Wu Yuan's caravan, since the looted treasure needed to be transported, and they could take advantage of Wu Yuan's caravan.

Xiao Pengtian asked, "Has your caravan found out anything about the Great Xia Dynasty's movements, such as whether they have sent a large army to support Beijun?"

The servants of Wu Yuan's caravan immediately replied, "Yes, General, the imperial court has dispatched 70,000 troops to support the Northern King."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Pengtian couldn't help but wonder if he was overthinking things.

Only 70,000 troops?

These 70,000 troops are most likely helping the Northern King defend Yancheng, and will not launch an attack on their own initiative, let alone outflank them from behind.

If the barbarian cavalry were to charge, the 70,000-strong army would be scattered in an instant. In that case, the encirclement would fail, and the 70,000 soldiers would instead be sent to their deaths.

Just then, a barbarian soldier rode up to Xiao Pengtian and said, "General, the king wants to see you."

(End of this chapter)