After deploying his ambush troops, Lin Mo led 60,000 troops to Anyang.
Upon learning that the Regent of Great Xia had personally led his troops, the Vikings urgently convened a meeting to discuss countermeasures.
Inside the large tent, the brave warrior Bjorn sat solemnly in the center.
He had broad shoulders, a thick waist, golden hair and beard, and was all muscle.
Looking at his generals, he spoke first, asking, "Warriors of Odin, what are your thoughts on this Regent of Great Xia?"
"I thought that shield maiden from Great Xia had fled after her crushing defeat last time, but I didn't expect their king to arrive today, humph!"
"This time, the Xia army is even larger. I suggest we contact Constantine immediately and have him send his cavalry. We can then attack them from both sides and annihilate them!"
"Odin's warriors need reinforcements?" Another warrior with saffron hair objected. "King Bjorn, our troops are invincible and can surely wipe out that regent's entire army!"
"It's best to minimize the losses!"
"Hmph! Odin's warriors are honored to die in battle!" shouted the maroon-haired warrior. "After the hero dies, he will go to the divine kingdom of Asgard Valhalla. There, shields and spears are built, and the feasts are filled with delicious wild boar meat and rich mead."
After saying this, he stood up and shouted, "Valhalla!"
The other generals also stood up and shouted in response, "Valhalla!"
Seeing this, the brave warrior Bjorn did not want to spoil the mood of the warriors, so he agreed.
He also believed that the soldiers of the Great Xia were nothing special, even inferior to the bunch of incompetent fools from England and France!
Meanwhile, on Lin Mo's side, the scouts were overjoyed to find that the Vikings showed no intention of seeking reinforcements.
His plan is already halfway to success.
In order to ensure the smooth implementation of the plan, Lin Mo sought out Qin Liangyu alone and explained the plan to her in detail.
Qin Liangyu frowned deeply after hearing this, "My lord, is this plan... feasible?"
"You just need to carry out your mission!" Lin Mo told her. "These Vikings are all barbarians who love to plunder. My plan will definitely work!"
After the mission was assigned, Lin Mo left half of his men with Qin Liangyu and took the other half with him, and hurriedly left.
Qin Liangyu had a heavy task on her shoulders, and it would be difficult for her to gain the trust of her generals in a short period of time.
But military orders are absolute, and she had no choice but to grit her teeth and complete them.
So after Lin Mo left, she convened a strategic meeting.
Inside the camp, a group of generals and their messengers reported that they had all set up camp.
Qin Liangyu nodded in satisfaction and said, "Very good, everyone, thank you for your hard work."
Then, she ordered someone to bring out a map of Anyang, pointed to the map and said, "General Zhang, you will lead five hundred soldiers to garrison on the south bank of the Anyang River and prevent the barbarian troops from crossing the river."
If the enemy army attacks, remember not to fight them head-on. This general only needs you to buy time. If even one barbarian soldier crosses the river, you will bring back your head!
General Zhang cupped his hands in greeting and went to receive the order.
Qin Liangyu then said, "General Lu, you will lead your three thousand men and the barbarian troops westward in pursuit. You must only be allowed to lose, not win, in battles along the way. Escape to the west of Anyang, the farther the better."
General Lu was Lu Tianbao, who had competed with Qin Liangyu for the position of commander. He was always fierce and competitive. He was very dissatisfied with Qin Liangyu's orders and said arrogantly, "I only know how to win battles. I don't know how to lose battles."
Qin Liangyu's gaze darkened, and she said, "This is my order. I also need you to carry the grain and fodder and abandon it along the way, so that they will plunder it."
Lu Tianbao was furious upon hearing this. He shouted, "Why are you giving away our grain supplies? I can't carry out this order!"
Qin Liangyu's small mouth was tightly clenched, and she asked in a deep voice, "Lu Tianbao, are you going to obey orders or not?"
Lu Tianbao drew his broadsword, brandished it, and shouted, "If you lead us to victory, I will obey your orders. If you order me to lose, I will fight to the death to resist!"
Qin Liangyu said, "This general is here to lead you to victory. However, you need to retreat first, and then launch a counterattack."
Lu Tianbao's eyes reddened, and he shouted, "You think you can fool me with this nonsense? We've already suffered several defeats by listening to you before. Especially in the battle of Long County, a full 30,000 men were slaughtered by those savages."
Hmph! I will inform Your Highness and ask you to send General Xu Chu instead!
You're a woman who only knows how to lose battles; you're not fit to command us!
Upon hearing this, Qin Liangyu frowned angrily and shouted, "Arrest him!"
Four bodyguards rushed forward and grabbed Lu Tianbao's arms.
Strangely, upon seeing this, Lu Tianbao did not resist, but merely sneered.
Qin Liangyu shouted, "The enemy is fierce. We must unite as one to win the battle. Do you obey orders or not?"
Lu Tianbao snorted coldly and shouted, "I won't listen! What can you do to me?"
Qin Liangyu said, "Guards! This man dares to defy this general! Execute him!"
Lu Tianbao, confident in his bravery, thought Qin Liangyu wouldn't dare punish him. Upon hearing this, his face turned ashen.
"You dare?" he said, his voice trembling slightly.
"General Qin, please reconsider!" the other generals also began to urge.
Those personal guards were clearly a bit apprehensive, after all, Lu Tianbao's status was not low!
Seeing that her personal guards were not moving, Qin Liangyu's expression changed, and she immediately drew her long sword from her waist.
With a "whoosh".
He then severed Lu Tianbao's head with a single sword stroke.
"This..." The generals were utterly astonished.
Next, Qin Liangyu promoted Lu Tianbao's deputy general to commander and led the barbarian troops westward in pursuit. When they saw the smoke of war rising in the east, they detoured back.
At this moment, the lieutenant dared not act rashly and immediately accepted the order.
Qin Liangyu then ordered the remaining generals to march to the grasslands further west of Anyang.
Having given the order, she rode westward alone, dismounted, knelt down, tears streaming down her face, and whispered, "My lord, the task you have given me is far too difficult!"
I hope your plan will succeed, so as to wash away the shame of my defeat as Qin Liangyu and restore the prestige of my Great Xia Dynasty!
After the prayer was finished, he mounted his horse, drew his sword, turned his horse around, and shouted: "General Chen, General Wu, come with me. The rest of the teams, go to your respective defense positions."
Seeing that the Great Xia had begun to mobilize its troops, the army of the brave Bjorn also set out.
After noon, the two armies met.
Qin Liangyu then began to direct her subordinates to set up formations, and a great battle was about to break out.
The brave Bjorn saw a woman in the Great Xia army, clad in armor and wielding a long sword, looking majestic and awe-inspiring. It was Qin Liangyu.
"Haha, I never imagined that Great Xia would have such a shield maiden!" Bjorn laughed loudly. "Once I defeat you, I will definitely capture you and bring you back to give birth to more warriors for me!"
Then he raised his arm and shouted, "Odin's warriors, charge!"
The Viking warriors shouted in unison, "Valhalla!"
The battle immediately began!
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