They were a surprise force, lightly equipped, and surrendered prisoners would only slow them down and consume their existing resources.

Lin Han set up three ambushes in one month and killed 60,000 Qiang and Hu soldiers.

Jia Xu occupied the Qiang Road, set an ambush on the only way, and attacked with fire, killing 70,000 Qiang and Hu soldiers and horses in one fire.

The troops of the Qiang and Hu invaded Longxi, Hanyang and Wudu counties. Except for the main force of Beigong Boyu who was still defending Jincheng, the troops of other Qiang and Hu leaders were almost wiped out.

Before the news spread completely, Lin Han had already joined forces with Jia Xu in Hanyang County.

"My lord, the three counties have been pacified. We will lead the troops to launch a surprise attack on Meiyang from the rear, and the siege of Meiyang can be lifted." Jia Xu said.

"What month is it now?"

"The end of October." Jia Xu said.

"That's not necessary. Just wait and see. Good news will arrive soon." Lin Han smiled without saying anything. "Spread the word. Xiao Hange's generals who entered the Qiang region are now in Wangqu Valley, having perished along with the Qiang and Hu troops."

Jia Xu was puzzled, but still did not ask any more questions and ordered people to spread the news.

In November, there were meteors in the night sky that were as bright as fire and as long as ten feet.

Lin Han looked up at the sky, overjoyed.

"Wenhe, the siege of Meiyang has been lifted. Beigong Boyu, Han Sui, and others will soon retreat to Jincheng. We should remain in place."

"My lord, can you observe the celestial phenomena to determine the outcome of a war?" Jia Xu was extremely puzzled.

Determine victory or defeat so hastily?

"The secret of heaven cannot be revealed." Lin Han smiled mysteriously, and naturally would not say that he knew the history of later generations.

In November of the second year of Zhongping (185 AD), a meteor as bright as fire illuminated Bian Zhang's military camp, and donkeys and horses neighed.

Han Sui and Bian Zhang thought it was an ominous sign and wanted to retreat to Jincheng. When Dong Zhuo learned about it, he was overjoyed and joined forces with You Fufeng Bao Hong to attack, defeating Han Sui and Bian Zhang's armies and beheading thousands of them.

While keeping his troops on hold, Lin Han kept a close eye on the news of Beigong Boyu, Bian Zhang and others.

Sure enough, three days later, military information came from the front.

Han Sui and Bian Zhang's army retreated, but was defeated by Dong Zhuo and the troops led by Youfufeng Bao Hong, losing thousands of soldiers and retreating to Yuzhong.

Zhang Wen ordered Zhou Shen to lead 30,000 troops in pursuit and surrounded Beigong Boyu, Han Sui, Bian Zhang and others in Yuzhong City.

"My lord, your foresight is truly astounding." Upon hearing the news, Jia Xu marveled, then shook his head and said, "There's no need to besiege Zhou Shen's city. All we need to do is divide our forces and cut off the rebels' food supply. Without food, the city will fall without a fight."

"Wenhe is a divine man."

Lin Han gave him a thumbs up and then changed the subject.

"Now Zhou Shen is constantly rebelling against the army's food supply. Bian Zhang, Han Sui and others are dividing their forces to cut off Zhou Shen's food supply."

"this?"

Jia Xu hesitated, looking cautious, his eyes fixed on the map, and he thought for a long time before answering.

"Zhou Shen will definitely lose."

"Jia Xu, you will lead 4,000 soldiers with my elder brother to the grain road between Yuzhong and Jincheng. Set up an ambush at Kuiyuan Gorge and protect Zhou Shen's grain road."

"My lord, do you think that Han Sui, Bian Zhang, and the others will cut off Zhou Shen's food supply here?"

"Exactly. They are trapped beasts, and they must seek a way out. This is the way out. If Zhou Shen is defeated, all the previous strength will be wasted."

Jia Xu received the order and led his troops westward to Jincheng County.

Lin Han sat in Hanyang, motionless. He also looked at the accumulated military merits on the military merit list.

At this time, his military achievements had reached as much as 40 million.

This time, the Qiang-Hu Rebellion, with ten times the military merit and no exemption from the death penalty, was a great opportunity for Lin Han. Over 40 million military merits were earned from his massacre of the Qiang people over the past few days, and every bit of it was stained with blood.

This was the first time he entered the battle merit list as 'Xiao Hange'.

The second identity 'Lin Han' topped the list, leaving the people behind far behind, and no one could surpass him.

Jia Xu led his troops away, and Lin Han remained motionless, waiting for news. He hoped that the news would be as he expected. Even if it was not as he expected, Zhou Shen's grain route would be safe.

Just waiting for news from Jia Xu.