By the time Li Yuan led his soldiers back to the main battlefield, carrying Qiu Li, the bodies of Prince Kulkuo and other Xiongnu, and the bodies of the Gan people, the fighting had reached a fever pitch. Smoke filled the battlefield, and the cries of killing shook the earth. Soldiers from both sides fiercely engaged in a bloody storm, the blood staining the pale snow red, and the roars of battle were deafening.
Gradually, the sky brightened. The soldiers in Lin County, having received information that the assault force was making good progress, but the enemy was too numerous and struggling, immediately picked up their weapons and prepared to go out and provide support.
At the foot of the city wall, soldiers gathered in front of the city gate, anxiously awaiting orders. They murmured, "When will the general send us out to reinforce?"
A general standing next to them, after hearing these complaints, replied sternly: "Can you please be a little more steady? We must obey the orders of the general. Do you understand?"
The soldiers looked at the general, who was fully dressed and even leading his own warhorse. They couldn't help but complain in their hearts: "If you were really steady, you wouldn't be so well prepared and still stand here with us."
Such conversations echoed in every corner of Lin County. Although the soldiers were anxious, they all understood the importance of discipline. They knew that only under the unified command of the general could they exert their greatest combat effectiveness and achieve victory on the battlefield.
However, after Mu Yunfeng sent the cavalry to support, he no longer planned to send more soldiers to the battlefield. After all, the morale of the Xiongnu and Gan people's armies had been severely damaged and their morale was low.
They would soon collapse on their own and flee in all directions. If the entire army were pressed forward at this time, those soldiers, seeing that they had no way to escape, would likely fight to the death. This would greatly increase the casualties of the Wei soldiers.
Mu Yunfeng sighed silently in his heart. The Wei State had already suffered too many casualties. He should try to reduce them as much as possible. Every soldier's life was precious. Reducing losses on the battlefield was the greatest responsibility to the country and the people.
The soldiers left behind at the walls of Lincheng and the civilians armed with simple weapons like hoes and sickles were unwilling to sit idly by. On the one hand, they could not bear to see their comrades fighting bloody battles on the front lines while they could only stand by and watch; on the other hand, the blood debts committed by the Xiongnu and the Gan people on the Wei State filled them with anger and they longed to take revenge with their own hands.
Mu Yunfeng stood on the city wall, his eyes sweeping over the soldiers and civilians waiting for his orders. Their eyes were stained red with hatred, their faces filled with determination and resoluteness.
Mu Yunfeng knew that they were no longer ordinary soldiers and civilians, but avengers carrying deep hatred. Their hearts were filled with anger and indomitable will, and they vowed to seek justice for their dead relatives and comrades.
Just as Mu Yunfeng was still lost in his sorrow over the casualties, one of his soldiers rushed over with a crucial message: "General, General Li has sent someone to report on the situation." Hearing the soldier's report, Mu Yunfeng frowned, wondering: Wasn't Li Yuan operating with Yang Jian? Why would he suddenly send someone to report alone? Could there be some hidden agenda?
Full of doubts and uneasiness, Mu Yunfeng immediately gave an order to the soldier who delivered the message: "Bring the person up." He wanted to ask in person what had happened.
The soldier sent back by Li Yuan knelt on one knee, clasped his fists and saluted respectfully, saying: "Reporting to the general, last night General Li led one hundred of our soldiers to set up an ambush in Luoyan Valley, fifteen kilometers away from Lin County.
"In Luoyan Valley, we successfully attacked the fleeing remnants of the Xiongnu and Gan forces, captured the Gan general Qiu Li alive, and killed the Xiongnu Prince Kulkuo. Several generals from both the Xiongnu and Gan forces were also killed by our gunfire."
The news Li Yuan sent back shocked Mu Yunfeng. The high-ranking leaders of the Xiongnu and Gan Kingdom armies had been completely wiped out by his ambush troops.
Only mid-level generals remained on the front lines, commanding the soldiers to resist. Without orders from their superiors, these mid-level generals naturally dared not retreat easily. Even if some wanted to lead their troops to flee the battlefield, they would be intimidated by their colleagues. They knew that if they deserted the battlefield, even if they returned to their homeland, they would face only death.
Mu Yunfeng cursed in his heart. The leaders of the Gan Kingdom and the Huns were really a bunch of good-for-nothings. They didn't even dare to fight alongside his own soldiers.
Mu Yunfeng took a deep breath, fully aware that the decision he was about to make would profoundly impact the lives of countless people. He was also well aware of the cruelty of war, and reality didn't allow him the slightest hesitation or delay. At this moment, he had to demonstrate unwavering resolve and resolve.
He slowly raised his hand and glanced resolutely at the expectant eyes of every soldier and civilian. Their eyes were full of trust and expectation, as if telling him that as long as they could go out and kill the invaders, they would be willing to die.
Mu Yunfeng raised his hand and waved it vigorously, shouting in a firm and powerful voice: "All troops, attack! For our comrades, for our homeland, and for the glory of Wei!"
Following Mu Yunfeng's command, the soldiers and civilians of Lincheng erupted in earth-shaking shouts. Their voices coalesced into a powerful force that seemed to shake the heavens and the earth. Like a tide, they surged out of the city gates and rushed towards the battlefield.
However, after the soldiers left the city, the civilians wanted to follow them to the battlefield but were stopped by the soldiers. As soldiers, it was their duty to fight on the battlefield. However, these civilians were not warriors. They had no formal military training and no proper equipment; they could easily die on the battlefield.
The soldiers knew that the cruelty of the battlefield was far beyond their imagination, and they had to protect these innocent people from the harm of the war. Although the people were angry and unwilling, under the persuasion and protection of the soldiers, they also knew that going to the battlefield would probably only cause trouble for the soldiers; they finally stayed in the city.
Looking at the soldiers walking away, some of them knelt down and prayed for the soldiers who went to the battlefield, hoping that they could return safely.
When Li Yuan returned to the main battlefield, he happened to meet Mu Yunfeng. After the two exchanged intelligence, Mu Yunfeng decided to take the initiative to disperse the troops and completely surround the camp where the Xiongnu and Gan State soldiers were located.
Li Yuan suppressed Qiu Li, and then ordered his soldiers to tie the dead generals of the Gan Kingdom and the Xiongnu people to long spears and have the soldiers hold them high and follow him into the main battlefield.
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