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On the grassland.

Huo Qubing rode up from the front and, upon arriving beside Qin Ze, spoke:

"My lord, good news!"

"According to the sentries monitoring this area, the Beiyang tribe held a bonfire feast last night, which lasted until very late. Now that our army has arrived, they may not be able to fully mobilize their troops in a short time."

"We can catch them completely off guard!"

Qin Ze nodded slightly and asked calmly, "How is Zhongqing doing?"

Huo Qubing immediately replied, "Uncle has already bypassed it, but there are too many enemy troops, and it will probably be chaotic when the battle starts."

"I'm afraid it will be difficult to kill them all in one fell swoop."

Qin Ze hummed in agreement and said in a deep voice:

"It's alright. Bei Yangmang's army is still above Tu Tianque. We can't take on so many people in a short time. But even if they flee, they won't escape our grasp!"

"Kill as many as possible this time, and once we take over this place, they will be like stray dogs."

"Our troops are growing every day, humph, where can they go?"

"Yes, my lord!"

Moments later, Qin Ze and Huo Qubing led their army close to the Northern Yang army camp.

The distance was only two or three miles away.

Unlike the hot-tempered and impulsive Tu Tianque, Bei Yangmang adopted a defensive strategy this time.

Qin Ze looked up and saw that a defensive line had been set up outside the Northern Yang army camp. Countless Hu cavalrymen were gathered together, holding bows and arrows, forming long rows, seemingly waiting for Qin Ze to attack.

In fact, this was indeed Bei Yangmang's plan.

In the military camp, Bei Yangmang stood with his hands behind his back, his face cold.

Several officers were gathered around him, their faces all extremely solemn.

"Hmph, regardless of whether Qin Ze and Tu Tianque have fought, we don't need to take the initiative to attack. If Qin Ze recklessly leads his army to kill us, we will make sure they don't return alive!" Bei Yangmang said coldly.

As soon as he finished speaking, a lieutenant general asked in confusion:

"Your Majesty, it seems that their army is not large, only tens of thousands. We have more soldiers and generals, and our strength is far superior to theirs."

"They have come after a long journey, while we are well-rested and ready. The advantage is entirely in our hands!"

"Why not send troops out from the left and right flanks, while our main force attacks from the front, thus forming a pincer movement to annihilate his entire army in one fell swoop!"

Bei Yangmang shook his head and said in a deep voice:

No! You're wrong.

“Look at Qin Ze’s troops. Many of them are riding heavily armored cavalry. They are extremely powerful. If we split our forces to fight, even if we have a numerical advantage, we will easily be scattered by them, resulting in heavy casualties.”

"In short, if we want to wipe them all out here, we will have to pay a heavy price!"

"We don't know what the situation is with Tu Tianque yet. If we suffer losses in troops, wouldn't that be letting him gain an advantage?"

"That old bastard has always been eyeing our territory. If we're not careful, they'll seize our land and let him reap the benefits. Don't even think about it!"

The adjutant suddenly realized and nodded, saying, "Does Your Majesty mean that it is enough to make the enemy retreat?"

Bei Yangmang narrowed his eyes and stroked his chin.

"That's right, let him back down when he's in trouble. But if his troops are weak and crumble at the first blow, then killing them won't hurt!"

"The battlefield situation can change in an instant, and anything can happen, but no matter what, as long as we act carefully and proceed steadily, we will never be in trouble!"

Everyone immediately nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty's insight is brilliant!"

Just then, a soldier rushed in to report:

"Your Majesty! The enemy is only a little over a mile away from us!"

"The archers are ready!"

Bei Yangmang stroked his beard and sneered:

"Don't rush, let them get even closer. The more they charge, the faster they'll die!"

Upon hearing this, the deputy generals around him all smiled.

Bei Yangmang added, "I've heard that Qin Ze is not yet 20 years old. He's young and impetuous, and it seems that the previous battle has boosted his confidence. That's why he dared to lead his army here today. He really doesn't know what the word 'death' means!"

"Fine, let's teach him a lesson today. If he's lucky enough to survive, he'll have to keep a low profile from now on!"

"If I die... hahaha, then I'll become a hero again in eighteen years!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.

But suddenly, the previously clear and cloudless sky turned somewhat gray.

At the same time, a panicked scream echoed throughout the military camp.

"Their arrows are coming!"

"Watch out for arrows!"

Bei Yangmang's eyes narrowed as he saw a barrage of arrows raining down from the front!

Although he was in the central army camp at this moment, some distance from the front line, he still panicked immediately when he saw the dense barrage of arrows.

He trembled and cried out in alarm:

"They're still a mile away! How did this arrow come so close?!"

"How did it get shot at us?!"

His response was the continuous screams of pain from the soldiers on the front lines.

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The front lines of the battlefield.

"Release the arrows!"

The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry drew arrows from their quivers and fired them in orderly volleys in response to commands.

Meanwhile, Qin Ze watched with a cold eye as the Northern Yang tribe's defenses were being decimated by arrows, feeling a sense of satisfaction.

He originally thought that Bei Yangmang would take advantage of his large army and lead a large force to fight, just like Tu Tianque, but he did not expect that he would adopt a defensive strategy.

This was completely unexpected by Qin Ze.

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