There are some people who shine brightly no matter where you put them.

They can be in charge and keep things under control when they are in a high position, and they can also stir up trouble and rise rapidly when they are at the bottom.

They laugh at the ups and downs of life.

Yue Fei was such a person.

Yue Fei is a very controversial figure in the Song Dynasty today.

Many people say that he rose to power because of the emperor, who spent money and resources on him, providing him with the best soldiers and the most abundant military rations.

They also provided him with the best partner and the best warhorse.

There were even rumors that the emperor granted Yue Fei special privileges that other commanders in the army did not have.

People often ignore the truth but readily believe rumors.

That's human nature.

Looking at Yue Fei's retreating figure, Zhang Cai was deeply moved, believing that Yue Fei was truly a military genius.

He also believed that this time, he would become famous throughout the Song Dynasty alongside Yue Fei!

Thirty thousand cavalrymen lined up outside Suzhou City, their armor gleaming coldly in the setting sun.

From the air, it looks like an iron army forged from steel.

Each person carried half a month's worth of military rations and went into battle lightly equipped.

As the sun was about to sink below the horizon, the army set off.

This army was called the Wolf Slayer, and the Wolf Slayer is very famous in historical records.

It wasn't because his original general, Xigong, was such a remarkable figure.

Simply because this army was the predecessor of the infamous Beiwei Army.

In the game "Heroes of Empires", this army is a cavalry regiment that is on par with the Divine Warrior Army.

It was the dead of night, and the northwestern sky was ablaze with stars. The Wolf Slayer Army, under the stars and moon, was speeding toward the northern front.

They need to reach the northern route before dawn the day after tomorrow.

That night, on their way, they encountered Imperial City spies who were raiding the area.

They learned from their scouts that Blackwater City had fallen.

The 100,000-strong army at the front has been routed and is fleeing south.

A more comprehensive military intelligence report indicates that further north, an even larger enemy force is crossing the grasslands and advancing southward.

The scout informed Yue Fei of the enemy's specific route and then hurriedly ran towards Xingqing Prefecture.

After the fall of Xia, the most aggressive expansion in the Northwest was undertaken by the Imperial City Bureau's Investigation Division. Under the Emperor's pressure, they planned to complete the deployment of their intelligence network by the beginning of this year.

This is to ensure that all communication in the war zone remains completely open during wartime.

Zhao Huan believed that ancient warfare had a fatal weakness: information asymmetry!

Zhao Huan was constantly trying to compress information and make it flow smoothly.

Given the current technological conditions, the most effective and practical method is to rely on manpower.

However, there are still gaps. For example, when the Mongols launched their large-scale southward invasion, Yelü Dashi bypassed the Song Dynasty's intelligence system.

They launched a blitzkrieg, mobilizing a vanguard army to launch a surprise attack on Blackwater City in a very short time.

By the time the Imperial City Guard received the news, the army had already besieged the city.

However, this intelligence system began to play its true role at this time.

Yue Fei not only learned that Yelü Dashi's main force had arrived behind him, but also that the rebellions in Xuanhua Prefecture and Xiping Prefecture had been suppressed.

The marshal's order to mobilize troops has been sent to various places, and Liu Qi of Xuanhua Prefecture has also headed north to reinforce the northern front.

As for Wu Jie on the western front and Zhe Keqiu on the eastern front, no news has yet come.

Yue Fei frowned and said, "We're not going to the northern front now. We'll leave the northern front to Liu Qi!"

Zhang Cai asked in confusion, "Why? Blackwater City has fallen, and we must retake it!"

"The temporary gains or losses of Blackwater City are not important. Let's go and attack Yelü Dashi now!"

Zhang Cai was shocked: "We only have 30,000 troops, while Yelü Dashi claims to have 300,000. How can we possibly fight them?"

"Yelü Dashi thinks the same way. He's currently riding high and has no idea that we'll appear behind him!"

Zhang Cai was a little confused. The Imperial Military Academy's curriculum did not mention fighting like this.

Having experienced the rebellion in Suzhou that night, Zhang Cai and his generals had completely trusted Yue Fei.

This is not just a matter of idol worship; it is Yue Fei's actions that proved he was capable of shouldering great responsibilities.

The front lines are now in a critical situation. In terms of rank, Yue Fei is certainly not up to par, but in terms of prestige, who can surpass Yue Fei?

"It will take two days and two nights to stop Yelü Dashi. We each have four days' worth of rations. We need to defeat Yelü Dashi on the third day."

Stunned by Yue Fei's bold tactics, Zhang Cai paused for a moment before realizing what was happening: "In that case, we will follow Pengju's command!"

"Absolutely not, you are the Commander of the Military Capital."

"In terms of military strategy and tactics, I am not even one percent as good as Pengju. At this critical moment, I would never dare to seek personal gain."

Having said that, Zhang Cai, not wanting to be outdone by Yue Fei, loudly proclaimed, "From this moment forward, the entire army shall obey Yue Fei's orders. Anyone who disobeys will be punished according to military law!"

At his command, the commanders shouted, "Yes, sir!"

Yue Fei bowed and said, "If that's the case, I absolutely cannot refuse. Thank you all for your trust!"

"Please give the order, Commander Yue! We will go through fire and water, even at the cost of our lives!"

"We are all here to share the Emperor's burdens!" Yue Fei shouted. "All generals, listen to my command! Follow me northward, and together we will kill Yelü Dashi and wipe out the northern barbarians!"

They set off again, changing direction, and ran across the vast snowfield.

The youngest among them was only sixteen years old, and the oldest was no more than twenty-nine.

Their armor was hard and cold in the winter wind and snow, but their blood was hot and passionate.

Each of them radiated a burning passion, as if they wanted to melt away the snowfield.

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