"They really can't sit still anymore," Wang Li sneered. "These Crimson Cloud Wolves are quite patient. Let them test the waters. When they truly believe they've found a way to deal with the 'swarm,' that's when we'll show our true colors!"
Inside the camp, tens of thousands of Qin soldiers were intensifying their training.
Every soldier must undergo rigorous training, not only mastering the use of the "swarm" tactic but also learning to fight in various adverse weather conditions.
Training in snowy weather is especially crucial, as this type of weather makes it easier for the enemy to succeed and best demonstrates the advantage of a "swarm attack".
Through repeated drills, the Qin army's combat effectiveness steadily improved. With this powerful weapon in hand, morale soared even higher.
Meanwhile, on the northern grasslands.
Red Cloud Wolf himself arrived at the training ground. Thousands of Xiongnu warriors were practicing a new shield formation, using specially made large shields to withstand the barrage of arrows.
"Your Majesty," a general stepped forward and said, "we have crafted this large shield using ten layers of cowhide interspersed with wooden planks. It is said that even the most powerful arrows cannot penetrate it!"
Red Cloud Wolf nodded silently.
These days he has been thinking about how to deal with the Qin army's new weapons.
Brute force alone is not enough; we must use strategy.
"Continue to intensify training," he ordered. "Also..."
He looked into the distance: "Send someone to contact the Yuezhi. Tell them we are willing to pay any price, as long as they provide armor."
This is his new strategy.
Now that the Qin people had new weapons, the Xiongnu also needed to seek help.
The Yuezhi were famous for their iron casting; if we could gain their support, we might not be without a chance of victory.
The wind on the grassland was still biting, but it couldn't conceal the impending war.
Xianyang, the Grand Commandant's residence.
The wicked man looked at the military reports sent from all over the country and a cold smile appeared on his lips.
"Red Cloud Wolf is really going all out," he muttered to himself. "But that's fine, let these barbarians see what real war is like!"
The wicked man, who had just returned from the Mo family workshop, was reviewing military reports. His desk was piled high with intelligence from all over the country, each report revealing unusual movements of the Xiongnu.
"The Yuezhi..." A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he read the information in the secret report. "As expected, this Crimson Cloud Wolf is no ordinary person. However..."
He walked to the map, tracing the borders of the Xiongnu, Yuezhi, and Qin: "The problem now isn't how to deal with the Xiongnu, but rather to let the entire north know the price of offending Qin!"
"Guards!" he said in a deep voice, "Go and fetch Xiangli He. Tell him that I, the Grand Commandant, have an idea to improve the 'swarm attack.' Since the Xiongnu want to try something new, we need to prepare something new too!"
On the desk, military orders for troop deployment are being drafted rapidly.
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