The next day, around noon.
Under the blazing sun, the vast Baili Plain was not as cold as in winter; on the contrary, it was exceptionally warm and pleasant.
But at this moment, the military camp stationed in Bailiyuan was filled with a chilling atmosphere before the battle.
The reason was simple: the scouts had brought the most urgent news.
The Northern Liang rebels, who came from the northern border and advanced with lightning speed, have already come into the sights of the outpost!
Although they were still some distance from the battlefield where the next battle would take place, the soldiers in the camp could already hear the neighing of warhorses and shouts of battle coming from the rebels in the distance.
Admittedly, this might be an auditory hallucination, but there is no doubt that we will soon be facing this formidable army.
At the front of the army, Xiong Qian, dressed in military attire, rode a tall horse, holding a long spear. His rugged face was solemn.
The scouts brought news that, in addition to the rebels being on their way, they also provided a rough estimate of the rebels' strength.
"General, the rebel army is numerous. To the naked eye, the front ranks alone number over 100,000, and there are still a large number of troops in the rear. This strength seems to exceed our expectations."
These are the words of the scout.
I originally thought that although the rebels won a great victory after the Battle of Yanluo Mountain, they would have lost some men.
However, based on the intelligence we have gathered so far, it is clear that the fact that they have this force on Baili Plain means that they had a large number of troops from the very beginning.
Xiong Qian knew that although he had hundreds of thousands of troops at his disposal, fighting against this unexpectedly large rebel force meant that the battle would last a long time.
Fortunately, the main force of his troops consisted of heavily armored cavalry, and this Baili Plain was the most suitable battlefield for them to launch an attack!
He looked up at the clear blue sky and knew that he had the perfect combination of timing, location, and people today.
Therefore, there is absolutely no possibility of losing this battle!
Before them, the army had already assembled and divided into several ranks.
In the center was a steel torrent of heavily armored cavalry, their armored horses and soldiers exuding a murderous aura.
The sharp halberds were fully exposed, and the burning fighting spirit in the soldiers' eyes declared that they could not wait to launch a charge on the battlefield.
Beside the erected flag, Xiong Qian surveyed the vast army with a solemn expression, then raised his arm and shouted:
"His Majesty has ordered us to annihilate the rebels here!"
"To annihilate the rebels is to have rendered an unparalleled service!"
"The rebel leader Qin Ze must be killed in this battle! Whoever among you can kill this traitor will be awarded a title and honors, rewarded with silver and land, and His Majesty will surely appoint him as a general in the future!"
As they spoke, the soldiers' eyes burned even brighter.
This once-powerful Prince Zhenbei is now a traitorous rebel. Who wouldn't want to take his head?
If you take his head, even the lowest-ranking soldier can be transformed into a general.
Seeing the excitement on everyone's faces, Xiong Qian nodded in satisfaction and continued:
"The rebels are numerous, but even so, they will crumble like clay chickens and earthenware dogs under our charge."
Therefore, in the upcoming battle, you are not allowed to retreat even a single step!
"Our cavalry, which is still mainly composed of heavily armored cavalry, is only allowed to advance and launch charges."
"The immense credit and wealth will be won in this battle. Whatever you want, go and take it for me!"
"kill!"
With a loud shout, the horn sounded, followed by the thunderous sound of horses' hooves.
The sunlight was intense, and a strong wind whipped up mud and weeds kicked up by horses' hooves, leaving only hoofprints of varying depths on the devastated land.
Although the rebels had not yet arrived, Xiong Qian was already eager to go and fight.
Now, his troops are at their peak, and having stayed on this plain for too long, everyone is filled with the determination to go into battle and kill the enemy.
The cavalry, on the other hand, needed to charge a considerable distance before they could launch a crushing attack.
Furthermore, many of the rebels seen by the scouts earlier were infantrymen. With cavalry fighting infantry, there was even less reason for them to lose!
Throughout the history of the Great Gan campaign, whether in civil or foreign wars, there has never been a case where cavalry was defeated by infantry.
This army, mainly composed of heavily armored cavalry, has absolutely no chance of losing!
No matter how many rebels there are, it's just a matter of time before they can be killed.
Thinking of this, Xiong Qian's eyes burned even hotter, and even the hand holding the gun felt hot.
On the other side of the battlefield.
Qin Ze's army was also advancing, but their pace was not very fast.
At the forefront of the army were various square formations composed of infantrymen. These infantrymen, walking at the front, could not only serve to confuse the enemy, but also quickly charge into the battlefield in the subsequent head-on battle.
Under their cover, the middle of the army consisted of ballistae pulled by warhorses. Qin Ze did not exchange for war rapiers, not only because they were heavier and slower, but also because finding suitable boulders on the plains was too difficult.
With the time spent on preparation, this battle would have been over.
Delaying for too long would allow the imperial court to set up defenses, and if they were to flee in defeat, the subsequent war would be delayed even longer.
The cavalry, on the other hand, are more mobile and can flank the enemy once the battle begins.
At this moment, everyone who was traveling heard the sound coming from ahead. Qin Ze looked ahead with a cold gaze and saw a black line appear from the horizon.
"Hmph, getting impatient, huh?"
Now that the enemy has arrived, Qin Ze actually feels it's even better.
Then he shouted in a loud voice, "Prepare to meet the enemy!"
"Scatter! Set up your crossbows and fire to break through the formation, then charge in!"
At the command, the soldiers with long swords at the front moved.
Among the Mo Dao (陌刀) warriors, three stood out.
One of them was Dian Wei, who wielded two halberds. In this battle, he specifically asked Qin Ze to appoint him as an ordinary infantryman as the vanguard so that he could see how tough these heavily armored cavalrymen really were!
Secondly, there was Lü Bu, riding Red Hare. As the only one riding a horse, he didn't care whether the enemy was infantry or heavy cavalry; he simply swept them away with a single halberd strike.
The other person was none other than Li Siye, the former general who commanded the Mo Dao (陌刀) troops!
He said this this morning, when the troops were being deployed;
"My greatsword is already itching for a fight!"
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"General, the rebels are moving slower and slower!"
"Could it be that they're waiting for us to charge through? Or have they set up tripwires or dug pits on the plains?"
Deputy General Shi Yan frowned and looked at Xiong Qian beside him.
"Hmph, they didn't have time to lay these traps!"
"Baili Plain is the battlefield under my command! With iron cavalry in front, we sweep across, leaving not a blade of grass standing!"
Facing the rebel army ahead, Xiong Qian felt as if the blood flowing through his body was boiling.
"Run them over!" He gripped his spear, his face flushed, and gave the order to charge into the army!
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