The Liangzhou cavalry led by Zhao Muyun, covered in dust from the journey, finally arrived at the city of Ganzhou.
The gates of Ganzhou were wide open, and Tang Yanhai and the deputy commander of Ganzhou personally led their generals ten miles out of the city to welcome them.
When he saw the familiar big flag with the word "Zhao" on it and the familiar figure, Tang Yanhai's eyes were filled with tears.
He left Zhao Muyun and came to Longyou, and he hasn't seen his "Zhao Tou" for almost three months!
"Zhao Tou!"
Tang Yanhai stepped forward quickly, bowed, and said with sincere admiration, "I'm finally able to meet you!"
Zhao Muyun dismounted and supported Tang Yanhai. "Old Tang, you did a great job in Longyou, especially assassinating the King of Chechi. It was so clean and efficient. I give you a thumbs up!"
"This is all thanks to Zhao Tou's good teaching!"
The two men held each other's arms and laughed happily.
Wu Shangzhi and Guo Luo also came up to greet Tang Yanhai warmly.
Behind him, the two armies joined together, cheers shook the earth, and morale reached its peak.
Soon, Pei Lun and Guo Xiaoti arrived with their trusted guards.
Shi Yong was left behind with 4,000 soldiers to confront Wumuchi.
"Master Pei, thank you for your hard work!" Zhao Muyun went up and held Pei Lun's hand tightly.
"Grand Commander, you have worked hard too!" Pei Lun was also extremely excited.
He introduced Guo Xiaoti to Zhao Muyun.
Zhao Muyun smiled and said, "Captain Guo, I heard your name in Lord Pei's battle report."
"Grand...Grand Commander!" Guo Xiaoti looked at the young Zhao Muyun and found it difficult to connect him with the Grand Commander who turned the tide and supported the young Prince of Jin to continue the great dynasty.
"I am the commander of Ganzhou, not the captain!" he explained hurriedly.
"From now on, you are the captain of Ganzhou, and Liu Hui is the deputy captain." Zhao Muyun's words promoted both of them to a higher level.
"Thank you, General!" The two men hurriedly bowed and expressed their gratitude.
"Let's go into the city!" Zhao Muyun walked to the front, Pei Lun hurriedly followed, with little Zhao Muyun half a step behind.
"Sir Pei, you don't have to be so polite. I heard that you found kerosene and used it to burn two thousand Tartars!" Zhao Muyun smiled slightly.
"That's right. Captain Tang and I came to Longyou to search but to no avail. Unexpectedly, we found something in Heidu Mountain. It's all thanks to the great blessing of the commander-in-chief!" Pei Lun said modestly.
"Master Pei, your discovery of the fierce fire oil alone is the greatest achievement in Longyou!" Zhao Muyun said solemnly, "After we defeat the Tartars and take Longyou, we will put this thing to good use."
"Grand Commander, we came to meet you this time and specially packed some water in leather bags. Maybe you can use them in great detail." Pei Lun pointed to the bulging water bags carried by hundreds of war horses behind him.
"Haha, that's great! Master Pei, I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful!"
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The two chatted and soon arrived at the Ganzhou Duwei Mansion.
Zhao Muyun had no time to rest, and immediately gathered with Tang Yanhai, Pei Lun, Guo Xiaoti, Liu Hui, Guo Luo, Wu Shangzhi and others to discuss the matter.
"Grand Commander, the remaining 20,000 Wumuchi troops have retreated to the 'Soul-Breaking Valley' area, 50 miles north of Wild Boar Ridge. They've set up camp, relying on the terrain. It seems they intend to hold their ground and await the arrival of the 30,000 reinforcements from the Northern Di."
Pei Lun first reported the latest enemy situation.
Shi Yong added, "These Tartars have learned their lesson. They've set up strong camps and deployed their cavalry far away. We launched several exploratory attacks, but didn't gain much advantage."
Tang Yanhai pointed to the Broken Soul Valley on the map and said, "This place is strategically located, easy to defend but difficult to attack. Wumuchi chose this place to hold us back until reinforcements arrive, and then attack us from both inside and outside."
Zhao Muyun stared at the map intently and said in a deep voice, "We can't let him succeed. We must eliminate this stumbling block, Wumuchi, before the 30,000 reinforcements from Prince Loufan and Prince Xiutu arrive!"
He raised his head and glanced at the generals: "Wumuchi has just been defeated, and morale is low. Although they are defending a strategic position, their food and grass supplies will be difficult, and their morale will be unstable. This is our chance."
"The Grand Commander intends to storm the Valley of Broken Souls?" Guo Xiaoti asked, frowning slightly. "The terrain there is indeed not in our favor."
Zhao Muyun shook his head, a cold smile curling his lips. "A violent attack is a bad idea. We need to let him get out on his own, or... let him think there's an opportunity."
He pointed to a relatively open hilly area south of the Valley of Broken Souls:
"This place is called 'Falling Wild Goose Slope'. We are going to prepare a 'bait' for Wumuchi that he can't refuse."
"Bait?" the generals were puzzled.
Zhao Muyun said slowly, "You have been facing Wumuchi for many days. He must think that our army is eager to fight, but he is also wary of the stronghold."
"If he received news at this moment that our army was exhausted from the long battle and running low on food and fodder, and that some troops needed to return to the defense to rest and recuperate, leaving only a small number of troops to monitor the front lines while the main force retreated to the Luoyanpo area to 'get food'... what do you think Wumuchi would think?"
Pei Lun's eyes lit up: "He will think this is a perfect opportunity to defeat part of our army, or even cut off our logistics!"
"Especially when he learns that their reinforcements are about to arrive, he will be even more anxious to achieve a victory to save face before we reunite!"
"good!"
Zhao Muyun nodded. "This is the illusion we want to give him. Lord Pei and Shi Yong, continue to put pressure on Broken Soul Valley, but reduce your offensive slightly and act exhausted."
"Captain Guo, you will lead the main force of the Ganzhou army and make a grand gesture to return to Ganzhou City."
"I will lead the main force and move the camp to Luoyanpo. The camp should be set up loosely and more people who look like civilians should be sent out to 'collect food and fodder' to create the illusion of supply difficulties."
He paused, his tone becoming stern:
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