Not only must news from there be relayed back to Niu Gao immediately, but Niu Gao himself must also lead a large group of people to inspect the area.

On that day, he led eight hundred cavalrymen to the reconnaissance point.

From the southeast corner to the northwest corner, Song army reconnaissance points were distributed across the grassland, forming an arc-shaped information defense line.

A total of 100 sentry posts were set up, 50 on the outside and 50 on the inside, in a staggered arrangement.

These outposts are usually used for reconnaissance at the front.

An information wall was formed behind the Song army's lines.

Niu Gao had already inspected the area, and he returned to his tent with peace of mind.

As darkness fell, thick clouds obscured the stars and the moon.

A cold wind blew by, and Song Dynasty sentries were on duty ahead.

A young officer on horseback said to the officer next to him, "Old Zhang, you've been in the army for over ten years now, haven't you?"

"Yes, when His Majesty was conquering the Dangxiang, I joined the army in Chang'an. This scar on my face was cut by one of Richard's personal guards."

"Haha, you've told me this so many times."

The middle-aged officer said, "After we finish this campaign against that scoundrel Yelü Dashi, I'll retire and go back to my village to take care of my grandson!"

"Old Zhang, you're only in your forties, strong and healthy, why the rush!"

"It's no use. I was seriously injured before, and now it hurts as soon as the weather gets cold." Old Zhang sighed, somewhat unwilling. "Now it's your time. You graduated from Hanwu National University and became a military officer. Your future is limitless!"

During the conversation, the young officer suddenly looked up and said, "Old Zhang, look over there, there's someone there!"