"Load the crossbows!"

Four thousand white-robed cavalrymen, each equipped with a crossbow, a hand axe, and a halberd.

A complete set of saddle and stirrups for a warhorse.

The arm-stretched crossbow is similar in function to the Zhuge crossbow. Although it can only fire once, it can be fired with one hand while on horseback.

When they were a hundred paces away from the vanguard of the Xianbei cavalry, the white-robed cavalrymen took out their crossbows and fired them as they charged.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

The crossbow bolts flew like locusts, densely covering the enemy and instantly riddling the Xianbei cavalry with holes.

At least one or two hundred people fell from their horses and were mercilessly trampled into mincemeat by their own cavalry.

The Xianbei cavalry did not expect that their opponents could shoot arrows with one hand while on horseback, and that they could do so as if they were walking on flat ground.

They seemed to be more skilled in horsemanship than these barbarian cavalrymen who grew up on horseback.

Just as the Xianbei cavalry were drawing their bows and nocking their arrows, a second wave of crossbow bolts rained down like a storm.

The two sides were now close to fifty paces apart, and the Xianbei cavalry's archery skills were not to be underestimated.

Both sides suffered losses, with each losing one or two hundred men.

The second round of long-range clashes ended in a draw.

They're about to clash.

"Change weapons!"

As the white-robed army captain shouted, the white-robed cavalrymen quickly hung their crossbows on their horses and grabbed their hand axes.

At a close-quarters combat distance of fifty paces, short weapons are more convenient for fighting.

The Xianbei cavalry also shouldered longbows and switched to swords, cleavers, maces, and other miscellaneous weapons—whatever was handy.

Put down the bow and crossbow, switch to another weapon, and it's all done in an instant.

The vanguard of both cavalry forces clashed violently.

Hurry!

boom!

Driven by their master, the warhorses crashed head-on into each other, followed by a series of pitiful cries after a muffled thud.

The battle axe cleaved into the enemy's head, and blood gushed forth like a fountain.

As soon as the two cavalry forces made contact, they began to infiltrate and penetrate, and the riders on horseback fell one after another like dumplings being dropped into a pot.

However, it was clear to anyone with eyes that the Han cavalry, clad in black armor, had the upper hand.

Each Han cavalryman swung his axe left and right, and the poor Xianbei cavalrymen screamed and fell one after another.

The swords and cleavers of the Xianbei cavalry did not cause much damage to the Han soldiers.

Only a spiked club can cause serious internal injuries.

With Xue Rengui's 10% combat power boost, the four thousand white-robed cavalrymen were incredibly powerful.

After the initial close combat, the number of the five thousand Xianbei cavalrymen dwindled at a visible rate.

Just as the two sides were engaged in a fierce battle, not far behind the white-robed cavalry, Xue Rengui, holding a halberd and riding a snow dragon steed, coldly watched the fight unfold.

At this moment, he did not need to lead from the front.

Four thousand white-robed cavalrymen could easily deal with these ten thousand Xianbei cavalrymen.

As for charging into battle, that was the job of the four cavalry captains: Zhou Qing, Xue Xiantu, Jiang Xingba, and Wang Xinxi.

The 1,900 Xuanjia cavalry were still five miles away, while the 6,000 auxiliary soldiers serving the Xuanjia cavalry were even more twenty miles away.

Compared to the superior mobility of the four thousand cavalry battalion, Xue Rengui did not understand why his lord wanted him to bring along these nearly two thousand heavy cavalry as well.

These Xuanjia cavalry were incredibly fierce in their charge, invincible and unmatched.

However, its mobility is greatly reduced, and it requires 6,000 auxiliary soldiers to assist it, along with their families.

This was somewhat unfamiliar to Xue Rengui, who preferred rapid-fire combat.

Therefore, when they arrived at Juyan City, Xue Rengui still assigned his White Robe Army cavalry, whom he was comfortable with, to take charge.

It should be noted that in the Gobi Desert south of the Yellow River, Xue Rengui led these four thousand cavalrymen and wiped out fifty thousand Jie people!

The Xuanjia Cavalry, let's just think of it as an aircraft carrier parade!

Chen Ji, who was beside Xue Rengui, was already filled with excitement when he saw the Han cavalry routing the Xianbei cavalry.

He was forcibly sent by Liu Wei to follow Xue Rengui, ostensibly as a military supervisor, but in reality to broaden his horizons.

When he saw the 1,900 Xuanjia cavalry, he immediately lost faith in the Han court and He Jin.

Even if King Liu Wei of Yunzhong were to reduce his entire army to just these 1,900 heavy cavalry, they would still be enough to dominate the Central Plains.

Only by concentrating hundreds of thousands of elite imperial troops and sending renowned generals to command the encirclement and suppression might it be possible to eliminate Liu Wei's heavily armored cavalry.

Once the court learns that Liu Wei has nearly two thousand heavily armored cavalry, even a cough from Liu Wei in the Hetao region will keep Luoyang awake for three days and three nights.

If Liu Wei had not been born out of wedlock and was not a legitimate prince, he would not have been able to claim the moral high ground.

Otherwise, if Liu Wei were willing, it wouldn't be impossible for him to force his troops into Luoyang and force the current emperor to abdicate.

On the way from Hetao to Juyan Lake, Chen Ji gradually learned about Liu Wei's powerful civil and military achievements from Xue Rengui.

The army is strong and well-equipped, the region is thriving, everything is in need of rebuilding, and there is a wealth of talent.

With his current force of nearly 40,000 troops, occupying the three counties of the Hetao region is already a very generous gesture towards He Jin.

Even with the formidable passes of Yanmen Pass and Pian Pass, it would be easy for Liu Wei to take over the entire Bingzhou if he wanted to.

"Our lord only wants to kill the Hu people. He wants to wipe out all the Hu people in the northern deserts, western regions, and even Liaodong, Goryeo, and Japan. He doesn't seem to be very interested in the Central Plains."

After Chen Ji and Xue Rengui became acquainted, Xue Rengui inadvertently revealed Liu Wei's lofty ambitions.

Chen Ji was utterly astonished.

He Jin held military power in the Han Dynasty and was vying for power with the Ten Attendants.

With such boundless energy, why not use it to expand our territory and restore the glory of the Han Dynasty!

At the very least, the northern deserts and the western regions should be incorporated into the territory.

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