Xiong Qian stroked his chin and chuckled:
"Isn't it a good thing that he arrived so quickly?"
"It hasn't been long since the Battle of Yanluo Mountain. Although they won, it was a tough battle. Qin Ze doesn't care about the fatigue of his troops at all. They've been traveling at a rapid pace and are already heading to Bailiyuan."
"Think about it, they've been rushing all this way, aren't they tired?"
Wan Yan nodded: "The general is right. He rushed here with his troops. He must have been carried away by the previous victory, which is why he is in such a hurry to go south to the capital."
"Now that they have marched here at great speed, and we have been stationed at Bailiyuan for a long time, we can wait for them to tire themselves out."
"Yes, that's right. Although they're very aggressive right now, it's not a bad thing for us!" Xiong Qian stood up and continued:
"Pass down the order: the entire army must remain on constant combat readiness!"
"Prepare for battle! Slaughter them until not a single one survives!"
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Time flies, and two nights later...
Qin Ze, who had already entered the Baili Plain area, was standing outside the military camp looking at the night sky outside the tent.
The scouts had already reported that the imperial army was indeed stationed on the plain, just as Zhu Ming had said before. The imperial court was indeed preparing for a tough battle on Baili Plain.
With his 300,000 troops marching on the road, such a conspicuous target could not possibly go unnoticed by the imperial court. Their inaction must mean they have already made all the necessary preparations at Baili Plain.
And this Baili Plain, just as its name suggests, is a vast, flat plain stretching as far as the eye can see.
Even the earthen slopes are rarely seen, let alone forests and rivers. This open view will allow the enemy to see your troops clearly.
Of course, you can also get a rough idea of the enemy's troop strength.
This also means that this is a battlefield far larger than the rugged and secluded Yanlu Mountain. Once the war begins, this vast area will descend into chaos.
Whether it's fighting each other or sending troops to pursue, it will take some time.
This is different from siege warfare and mountain warfare. On this vast battlefield, victory depends on the strength of both sides. Whoever has more and stronger troops will win.
After passing Bailiyuan, you will reach Zhongnan Pass. Once you exit the pass, you can reach Jinling by passing two more cities.
That's why Qin Ze knew that the imperial court had chosen to gather its forces at Bailiyuan to block the attack; fighting here would be a contest of pure combat strength.
If you use ballistae, these weapons are powerful, but they are too slow.
On this vast plain, the enemy can see it all, and upon seeing it, they will naturally choose to disperse.
At that time, they will be like rats scurrying about on this plain, impossible to catch completely.
Therefore, this battle cannot rely solely on these weapons; it depends more on the people fighting. In fact, throughout history, most battles have been won by human determination over nature.
The role of people is far greater than that of any weapons.
Good military equipment is certainly an improvement, but it still needs people to use it. Those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who have something to lose. Qin Ze truly understands this principle.
And coincidentally, what I have in abundance is people.
After all, aside from using some points for food and supplies, the points accumulated along the way are countless.
Thinking of this, Qin Ze opened the system shop.
Although we already have 300,000 troops, we still need to exchange them. The newly exchanged troops will not have experienced the turmoil along the way. They will be full of energy and ready to charge forward as soon as they receive an order!
Since the enemy's main force is heavy cavalry, and war lances and ballistae can only be used as auxiliary weapons, we still need to use a special unit to deal with heavy cavalry.
His gaze swept across the troop templates, and Qin Ze looked at one of the troop types.
【Mo Dao Team】
This is an army known as the "Blade of the Tang Dynasty".
Unlike ordinary armies that mostly use halberds, spears, or lances, the soldiers of the Modao Brigade are famous for using the Modao, an extremely powerful weapon, just as their name suggests.
The Mo Dao is a double-edged sword, one zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) long, with some weighing up to fifteen jin (approximately 7.5 kilograms). It has an extremely strong armor-piercing ability.
With a single slash, this long and narrow broadsword can even cut down a strong warhorse, making it usable as a horse-slaying sword. Cutting people is even easier for it.
Even with armor protection, the Mo Dao warriors could still cleave it in two.
The production cost of the Mo Dao is extremely high, with the cost of one Mo Dao being more than five times that of an ordinary knife. However, its combat effectiveness justifies this cost.
Of course, without the support of a strong national power, the Mo Dao Brigade could not have been established; it was an army that could be described as "luxurious".
Furthermore, the soldiers who could be equipped with the Mo Dao were not ordinary people; they were all highly skilled soldiers who had been carefully selected.
With a single strike of a long-handled sword, whether you are a man or a horse, armored or unarmored, you will fall dead on the spot.
In the past, there was a battle in which 5,000 Mo Dao soldiers defeated 100,000 enemy troops. These Mo Dao soldiers were specifically designed to counter heavily armored cavalry.
The general who led them to such remarkable achievements was named Li Siye, who was also the general template Qin Ze planned to exchange for.
Li Siye was known as the "Great General of Divine Power," possessing extraordinary strength and unparalleled power. He was skilled in wielding the Mo Dao (a type of long-handled sword), and his reputation resounded throughout the seventy-two kingdoms of the Western Regions!
Having determined the types of troops and generals to be exchanged, Qin Ze looked back at the military camp.
Currently, there are several generals in the military camp, all of whom are strong men. Moreover, these troops are not just the Wudang Flying Army; they are a mixed force.
With the Mo Dao (陌刀) troops as the main force, they launched a frontal battle against the enemy.
With this mixed force rushing out from the flank, even if the vast Baili Plain is a battlefield, it will not be a problem!
What followed was a bloody battle.
Without the slightest hesitation, Qin Ze began exchanging troops.
Although we haven't reached the enemy's location yet, how will the enemy deal with these suddenly appearing troops?
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"General, the horses are well fed, the spears are sharpened, the enemy is getting closer and closer, it looks like we'll be at war in the next few days. Everyone is in high spirits, and the situation is very favorable!"
Inside the tent, Shi Yan spoke to Xiong Qian.
Xiong Qian was holding a letter in his hand. After hearing this, he put the letter down and smiled:
"The General Zhenguo sent another letter, instructing me not to be greedy for merit and to be careful in dealing with the rebels."
"After the defeat at Yanluo Mountain, the Second Prince fled back to the capital in a sorry state. Now, the troops under my command were reinforced by the General Zhenguo. They suppressed the rebels, and the General Zhenguo also gained honor."
"I don't know how many times they've sent people over these past few days, haha."
Upon hearing this, Shi Yan nodded: "General Zhenguo certainly values this battle highly."
"In fact, it wouldn't be unreasonable for the General Zhenguo to personally come and supervise the battle."
Xiong Qian didn't take it seriously and waved his hand dismissively:
"It doesn't matter, I'm enough."
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