"How many people from the tribes closest to Guixiong Pass are there?"
Su Zhen calculated, "Around forty thousand."
“Aside from those stationed at Guixiong Pass, Xiao Kui could only take with him a maximum of fifty to sixty thousand men at this time, and these troops could not possibly arrive in time.”
"Therefore, we can keep our sights on these various groups of people on the road."
"We'll take care of whichever we can destroy. If we're lucky, we might be able to hunt down Xiao Kui again."
After pondering for a moment, Su Zhen nodded and added, "We must be wary of the enemy launching an attack from Guixiong Pass."
"Then I'll have to ask Uncle Bei to put on a good show for me, to make it seem like we're cooperating with you and planning to attack Guixiong Pass with all our might."
Xiao Zhixing pointed to the map, "If he dares to transfer the garrison, we might just launch a full-scale attack on Guixiong Pass!"
By employing a combination of feints and real attacks, turning passivity into initiative, and leading the enemy by the nose, we can further expand our gains.
Xiao Kui had not anticipated his crushing defeat, so his hasty redeployment of troops gave her the opportunity to continue her operations.
That's just how things are; if one crucial point fails, misfortune will follow in quick succession.
No matter how much Xiao Kui struggles, the situation can only proceed according to Xiao Zhixing's direction.
For example, Xiao Long's death forced him to return to the capital immediately, and the defeat at Sanqingyuan forced him to redeploy troops to defend Guixiong Pass.
Even knowing that it might give Xiao Zhixing an opportunity, the situation forced him to do so.
This is an open strategy.
Unless he is willing to abandon Guixiong Pass and transfer all his troops to besiege and kill Xiao Zhixing.
Or simply declare defeat and retreat to the grasslands.
Otherwise, given the mobility and combat effectiveness of the Southern Jiangsu Army, they would be as free as the wind and unstoppable on the grasslands.
This will inflict another painful blow on the Northern Barbarians.
“Uncle Black Moon, you and I will each lead 10,000 men, 70% of whom will be from the Southern Jiangsu Army and 30% of whom will be new recruits. We will go out from Beihai Pass and Wangyue Pass and head straight for the grasslands.”
Xiao Zhixing circled several possible routes for the target:
"To avoid being discovered by them, I won't make a detailed plan. We'll adapt when we get to the grasslands."
The countries on this continent all have eagle messengers, so information transmission is relatively convenient, and short-distance communication is even more convenient.
Then they can work together.
Their unpredictable plans, which can be adjusted at any time, also make it difficult for the enemy to pinpoint their whereabouts.
So they began mobilizing troops that very day.
"I want to go too."
Huo Baijun, who had just returned to camp to rest, ran over with Xiong Chumo, saying, "I can't miss out on something this exciting."
"It might be dangerous, are you really going?" Xiao Zhixing deliberately pursed his lips and sized him up.
Huo Baijun rubbed his bald head hard. "I'm going! Only a real man isn't afraid of death!"
"Alright, then you'd better hone your skills and stick with me. I don't want General Huo to have to bury his son when he's old."
"Okay, watch closely." Huo Baijun, as if injected with chicken blood, dragged Xiong Chumo to start practicing.
At midnight, the stars stretched for miles.
The two teams left from Beihai Pass and Wangyue Pass, heading straight for the grasslands.
The guards at the two small checkpoints watched them leave, standing solemnly for a long time, a silent sign of respect.
Xiao Zhixing led his men on a stealthy and swift journey, and on the afternoon of the second day, they were lucky enough to find the outer perimeter of a group of people.
Xiao Yun and Huo Baijun returned with their men after scouting; "There are eight thousand men."
With a blade of grass in his mouth, Xiao Zhixing squatted down with them and discussed, "We only have 10,000 men. We should try to outsmart them if possible."
We must preserve our strength; there are still many more heads to be taken.
She stopped talking and looked at Xiao Yun, Huo Baijun, Xiong Chumo, and Luo Zhengnan, wanting them to speak freely, as this was the best opportunity for learning and practice.
Huo Baijun spoke first, "We can harass them, lure some people out, take them out first, and then deal with the rest."
"Hmm, that's a good idea. Anything else?" Xiao Zhixing looked at the other three encouragingly.
Xiao Yun said, "I noticed that they also brought an equal number of spare warhorses with them when they marched. Could we make use of that?"
With Black Tiger around, this method is also acceptable.
"Good, continue."
Luo Zhengnan stroked his stubble. "Didn't we bring a lot of Northern Barbarian clothing? Can we try to pull a trick? Disguise ourselves as other tribesmen going to meet their Khan?"
Not bad either.
Xiong Chumo raised his chubby little hand and stammered, "Actually... we can... we can poison the water they use?"
Wow, as expected of a scholar, that's ruthless. Thumbs up!
Xiong Chumo smiled shyly.
Xiao Zhixing sat down cross-legged, looking like a hands-off manager, and said, "Since you all have a solution, then go ahead and do it."
"Huh? What do you mean? You want us to do it, but what about you?" Huo Baijun glared.
"Me? I'll stay behind you and keep you company."
Xiao Zhixing smiled and said, "The four of you can discuss what strategy to use yourselves. I won't interfere anymore."
"Young men, don't be afraid, just do it."
The four looked at each other in bewilderment: No, Your Highness, you're even younger than us. Why do you sound so kind?
Finally, the four little chicks, like fledglings separated from their mother, trembled and eagerly went off to the side to discuss their plans.
Xiao Zhixing lay on the grass, legs crossed, leisurely watching the sunset.
His consciousness was focused on studying the poison that Xiao Yuanshan had been given in the storage ring space.
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