After that battle, the barbarian army was routed, and my father also died in that battle.
This bloody lesson forced Wu Kui to take heed.
Although the troops he now commands are stronger than the barbarian army of yesteryear, Qin Ze is still a capable and skilled warrior.
We must be wary of fighting him!
Yanlu Mountain is so dangerous. If he leaves Anyang County, he will definitely take this place. If he sets up an ambush here, his army, which has traveled a long way, will fall into the trap.
Then we'll be plunged into a bloody battle!
Although we have many soldiers and brave generals, this does not mean we should put their lives in the most dangerous situation.
War kills people, but those people should not die in vain!
This expedition to the Southern Barbarians is not only to defeat Qin Ze, but also to establish a foothold in the Northern Liang and eventually launch a rebellion. Therefore, every soldier is of utmost importance!
By the time the military camp was set up, it was already late at night.
The night was frosty, and the cold began to creep in. A campfire had already been lit in the camp.
Beside a campfire, Wu Kui squatted on the ground, quietly watching Gu Hong, who was munching on grains with his head down.
“You’re not eating as much as before, Gu Hong.” Wu Kui looked at his beloved horse with gentle eyes.
"hiss--"
The black horse raised its head and let out a high-pitched neigh, as if in protest.
Wu Kui stood up, walked over to it, and stroked its smooth mane, saying:
“A few years ago, you ate two or three times more than other horses in one meal, but now you only eat about half as much again. You’re getting old.”
The lone goose suddenly leaped up, as if to prove that it was not yet old.
Wu Kui smiled, shifted his gaze from it, and looked at the bright starry sky.
The night sky was dotted with countless stars, deep and serene. A night breeze caressed his face, and the campfire danced in the breeze, scattering sparks across the ground. Wu Kui's gaze followed the flames.
In the distance, the majestic Yanluo Mountain looms faintly in the darkness.
Under the faint starlight, the rugged mountain was not clearly visible, but in this night, it was easy to imagine a giant hiding in the darkness.
Mystery represents the unknown, and the unknown brings fear.
Wu Kui shook his head, dispelling the trace of fear in his heart.
Now that he is the king of the barbarians, commanding hundreds of thousands of troops, he should not have any fear before the war.
At this moment, a man strode over; it was Shan Yi, one of the Eight Tiger Generals.
"Your Majesty, please rest early."
"Tomorrow I will lead a team to scout ahead. If there are no ambushes at Yanlu Mountain, we will continue on."
Wu Kui nodded, then took a deep breath and patted him on the shoulder:
"If there's an ambush, your going... I'm afraid..."
Before he could finish speaking, Shan Yi laughed loudly.
“What is there to fear? I am fifty-three years old. I followed your father in the past, and now I follow the king.”
"I survived back then, and I'm already incredibly lucky to have lived these extra years."
"Besides, plants only last one spring, and mortals only live one lifetime. If my life can help Your Majesty achieve great things in the future, that would be a wonderful thing."
"If I don't go, someone else will. I might as well let this lucky old man go first, haha."
Looking at his nonchalant demeanor, Wu Kui's eyes were filled with respect. After a long while, he slowly spoke:
"Alright, be careful tomorrow!"
Dan Yi smiled, cupped his hands in greeting, and turned to leave.
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"Reporting, my lord!"
In the middle of the night, Dian Wei suddenly flung open the tent flap and let out a loud shout.
Qin Ze's heart skipped a beat, and just as he raised his head, he heard Dian Wei say again:
"My lord! Another message has arrived! The enemy troops have halted! They have chosen to set up camp outside Yanluo Mountain!"
Qin Ze nodded, but before he could speak, Dian Wei continued:
"They said that judging from the campfires they lit and the estimated size of the camp, wow! There were hundreds of thousands of people! A huge, dark mass!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Ze frowned.
"So many people...it seems they're determined to kill me. They're up to no good."
Dian Wei leaned forward, his expression grave, a strange light flickering in his eyes. He said in a deep voice:
"My lord, we are the ones who have come."
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