Things turned out exactly as Jia Xu had predicted.
Seven days later, Yelü Junba led 100,000 Xiongnu cavalry to appear near Fuling City on time.
Yelü Junba learned about this through conversations with Pei Shaozhu.
They also basically learned about everything Mu Zian had done recently.
It didn't matter if he didn't listen; after hearing Pei Shaozhu's account, Yelü Junba's tightly furrowed brows never relaxed.
Because Mu Zian's transformation was just too bizarre.
He was originally just a spoiled brat from the capital.
However, after experiencing heartbreak, he suddenly transformed into a well-rounded individual skilled in both literature and martial arts.
First, he defeated 100,000 with 30,000 troops and established his capital in Luzhou. Then, he swept through the literary world with his drunken poetry.
Then came the reform of the imperial examination system, manipulating public opinion to force Pei Liang to his death, and single-handedly fighting off a thousand elite soldiers led by Pei Shaoqing and escaping unscathed.
Then, at the foot of Wuwei City, they thwarted the army's attack, raided the camp with fifty horsemen in the middle of the night, and finally lured and killed Helian Tiege, annihilating their own 10,000 vanguard troops.
These achievements are truly remarkable.
Based on the above information, Yelü Junba can only draw two conclusions.
Either Mu Zian's previous playboy behavior was all an act, or he was possessed by some kind of demon!
Yelü Junba took a deep breath, just as a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit.
Yelü Junba did not lower his guard because he had more people and greater strength.
Upon entering Liangzhou, he immediately dispatched all his scouts.
The final feedback left Yelü Junba with a major headache.
All the trees within a ten-mile radius of Fuling City were destroyed.
This means that if Yelü Junba wanted to build a camp and manufacture siege equipment, he would have to cut down timber from a place ten miles away.
This will undoubtedly waste a lot of time.
Based on this one incident alone, Yelü Junba could conclude that Mu Zian was no ordinary person and that his strategic vision was top-notch.
Cutting down so many timbers to reinforce the city walls and implementing a scorched-earth policy was undoubtedly the smartest thing to do when facing an army of 100,000.
After a brief analysis of the current situation.
Yelü Junba immediately ordered his troops to set up camp at a place called Junshan, not far from Fuling City.
The military camp was built against the mountain, which not only allowed them to use materials nearby, but also prevented them from being attacked at night by Mu Zi'an, who could strike like an iron spear.
The cavalry's speed will be greatly reduced when charging uphill, which gives them enough time to react.
On the other hand, their own cavalry, moving down the mountain, would be able to pursue at a faster pace.
Moreover, Fuling City is situated on flat ground, while Junshan Mountain is even higher, making it convenient for Yelü Junba to observe the situation of Fuling City.
The simple act of setting up camp was enough to demonstrate Yelü Junba's military command abilities.
After issuing the order, Yelü Junba led his personal guards and Pei Shaozhu on horseback to continue their journey towards Fuling City.
They stopped not far from Fuling City and climbed up a hillside.
As their gaze swept across the distance, the entire cityscape of Fuling came into view.
Yelü Junba was already familiar with Fuling City, but even so, he was shocked when he saw the scene before him.
Under the sunlight, the entire city of Fuling radiated a chilling light.
Countless blades were embedded on the outside of the city wall, and barricades made of sharpened giant logs were arranged in a circle around Fuling City.
Moreover, there were two objects wrapped in black cloth not far away on the city wall.
Seeing this, Pei Shaozhu frowned and said something.
"I never imagined that Mu Zian could arm an empty city to such an extent in just a few days."
"If the Left Wise King wants to launch a strong attack, he will probably have to pay a heavy price."
"Moreover, once Mu Zian has stalled us until Dali reinforcements arrive, we will likely be at a disadvantage."
Pei Shaozhu's words were very direct, and Yelü Junba was also somewhat melancholy at this moment.
If he had Fuling City in his hands, he could have used it as a base and then sent troops to plunder Liangzhou.
However, if they want to advance into Liangzhou, Fuling City is an obstacle that must be removed and cannot be bypassed.
After all, nobody wants to be the one being stabbed in the back while someone else is ready to stab them in the back at any moment.
The Xiongnu cavalry had not prepared much food or provisions.
If they don't quickly plunder to replenish their military supplies, their 100,000 cavalry will soon face a food shortage.
At that time, the entire army will collapse without a fight.
Therefore, the only problem facing Yelü Junba right now is how to capture Fuling City before the reinforcements from the Dali Dynasty arrive.
After briefly analyzing the situation he was about to face, Yelü Junba led his army back to the camp.
Because the surrounding trees were mostly burned, the Xiongnu army had no choice but to cut down trees from further away to build their camps.
Meanwhile, on the city wall of Fuling, Mu Zian put down his binoculars.
The oppressive feeling brought by 100,000 iron cavalry cannot be explained in just a few words.
Fortunately, Mu Zian has already made the entire city of Fuling impervious to swords and spears in the past few days.
Moreover, Zhao Yun and Luo Cheng also rallied nearly two thousand defeated soldiers during this period.
Currently, the garrison in Wuwei City numbers around five thousand.
Jia Xu, Zhao Yun, Luo Cheng, Han Shizhong, Liang Hongyu, and others stood in a line behind Mu Zian.
No one showed any fear on their faces; on the contrary, there was a hint of anticipation in them.
Han Shizhong crossed his arms and smiled as he looked at the Xiongnu people building a fortress in the distance.
"Now we can really kill to our hearts' content."
The rest of the people had the same expression.
Perhaps for an ordinary military general, the sight of 100,000 Xiongnu cavalry would be a great pressure.
However, the more people there were behind Mu Zi'an, the more excited they became.
Let's not even mention that Han Shizhong and Liang Hongyu, a married couple, once nearly trapped a Jin army of 100,000 with only 8,000 men.
Zhao Yun alone, at Changban Slope, charged in and out of Cao Cao's 800,000-strong army seven times, killing fifty of Cao Cao's generals.
Luo Cheng even killed five rebel kings in a single day during the Battle of Luoyang, a feat that will be recorded in history!
To them, the number of people is just a string of numbers.
For Mu Zian, being able to fight alongside these historically renowned generals was undoubtedly exciting.
Mu Zian smiled and looked at the busy Xiongnu army camp, then said.
"Previously, the Xiongnu sent 10,000 vanguard troops to invade our Dali Liangzhou."
"As the saying goes, it is impolite not to reciprocate! I, the Duke, must also give them a gift."
Having said that, Mu Zian waved his hand.
The city gate of Fuling was opened a crack, and a fast horse was released.
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