Two days later, the army set off!
In this great battle, Gu Chui, Ku Sang, Hei Gu, Tuoba, and other new and old generals discussed the matter at length in the Military Affairs Department.
Drumstick looked at everyone and said, "Everyone, tell me your opinions!"
Black Bone was the first to speak: "The Art of War says, 'In all battles, one engages with the orthodox and wins with the unorthodox!'"
If our army simply follows the righteous path and uses the tactics we have practiced in peacetime to divide and surround the White Horse Clan's troops, then the White Horse Clan will surely be defeated!
If there are indeed Quanrong soldiers among them, annihilate them all!
Ku Sang thought for a moment and said, "My study of military strategy is inferior to yours."
But I have seen Chi Lie, the leader of the Quanrong clan. That was when I was sent as an envoy to the Baima clan to quell the conflict between the Baima and Yeniu clans.
At that time, Chi Lie was not yet the leader of the Quanrong clan, but he was very close to Gui Gu.
I've heard that Ghost Bone played a significant role in Red Lizard becoming the leader of the Quanrong clan.
In Ghost Bone's eyes, Red Mane was just a lackey.
Red Mane was happy to be this underling and take the opportunity to gain benefits from Ghost Bone!
It can be said that Ghost Bone and Red Mane were in cahoots.
The reason why Guigu made such outrageous remarks must be because he believed that he was in charge of both the Baima clan and the Quanrong clan.
But he actually overestimated himself. He was good at waving flags and shouting, and he was also good at wielding stone knives when he had the upper hand in battle.
But it's absolutely impossible for him to exert himself to the utmost.
Such a person is greedy and cunning; if things go wrong, they will likely flee immediately.
Upon hearing this, Tuoba said, "In that case, as Guigu's number one underling, the Quanrong clan will surely send troops!"
In that case, why don't we send an advance force to march covertly, circle around to the enemy's rear, and then attack from both sides!
Kill this vicious dog!
Just in time, the Marquis of Wu had already ordered his men to forge a considerable number of iron traps!
After this battle, we'll certainly have plenty of dog meat to eat.
After listening to everyone's opinions, Gu Chui pondered for a moment and said, "In that case, appoint Hei Gu as the vanguard general, and let Tuoba follow him. They will go straight into the enemy's rear and cut off the Quanrong clan's retreat."
"As you command, General!" the two replied in unison.
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The army marched westward.
Two hundred men led by Black Bone were the vanguard, with Tuoba assisting them.
Because the march needed to be conducted covertly, oxcarts could no longer be used, nor could fires be lit.
The Ministry of War delivered supplies, providing all the soldiers of the advance force with salted fish, dried vegetables and fruits, and boiled water.
Each soldier was also assigned a backpack.
The soldiers put bamboo water cups filled with cool water, ropes, food, knives, plasters, gauze, and other items into their backpacks.
Then, after the Blackbones lined up and counted off, they began their march.
As a vanguard general, Black Bone was also equipped with the Ministry of Works' latest research achievement: a not-so-large clock.
This allows Black Bone to better control time and more accurately seize opportunities.
Midway through the journey, the army stopped to eat and rest for a while.
They crossed the Ji River again and arrived at the territory of the Yuanye Niu clan.
When they reached a mountain road, the Blackbone Army stopped advancing.
After the meeting of the Military Affairs Department, Heigu and Tuoba discussed in detail how to penetrate deep behind enemy lines.
After all, the Military Affairs Department discusses the general strategic direction, but the specific implementation methods are for them to figure out themselves.
If their methods are flawed and they miss a crucial opportunity, even if the Marquis of Wu wants to forgive them, military law cannot.
The two studied the military map recently updated by the Ministry of War for a long time.
He then summoned several former Buffalo Clan soldiers and inquired in detail about the characteristics of each mountain path on Buffalo Mountain. He then marked each path and carefully considered their features.
Both proposed several solutions, and after finally patching up the loopholes, they jointly developed a solution that currently shows few flaws.
Looking at the soldiers lined up in a square formation in front of him, Black Bone said, "Below this mountain road, there is a path that few people travel on!"
It may be filled with snakes, insects, rats, ants, ferocious birds and beasts, but without a doubt, it is a road that leads directly to the rear of the Bai Ma clan!
As long as we can walk this path that few have walked before, and finally climb White Horse Mountain, we will surely win!
Do you understand?
"Understood!" the soldiers replied in unison.
Black Bone nodded and ordered, "Set up rope ladders, everyone descend the cliff in order!"
On the other side, the drumsticks were also ready.
The soldiers lined up, all in high spirits, and marched toward Bai Ma Clan in an orderly fashion.
Bai Ma clan.
After taking a large bite of dog leg meat, Ghost Bone put his greasy right arm around Red Mane and said:
"My good brother, this is really a great thing."
This so-called Zhuxia tribe can actually weave cloth! Cloth is a very good thing!
And then there's the ceramics. Look, their ceramics are so white and shiny, and they even have patterns. I use them to drink wine every day.
The only problem is that they have a weapon called a bow and arrow, which has a longer range and greater power than the pointed wooden sticks used by my White Horse Clan for hunting horses.
Fortunately, we have the help of our pack of dogs! We'll attack with the dogs first, and they'll be forced to frantically shoot the dogs with bows and arrows!
Then we can take advantage of the situation and throw javelins, which will surely terrify the enemy!
We will then launch a final attack, and the enemy will surely be routed!
Hehe, originally Ji Shui Shi Wu She was cowardly as a mouse and always stayed in hiding. In addition, the terrain was easy to defend and difficult to attack, so I was able to live in peace with him.
Unexpectedly, this old man was short-sighted and sided with that damned Zhuxia tribe!
The Zhuxia tribe is also quite ambitious, vainly hoping to swallow up our Baima clan and Quanrong clan without losing a single soldier!
I have humiliated their envoy this time, and they will surely rise up and attack!
Hehe, once they leave Wild Buffalo Mountain, the Zhuxia tribe has no terrain left; they're practically courting death!
Actually, I should thank that old witch. Hahaha.
Brother, when the time comes, we'll slaughter the old and weak, the women and the children, and we'll split the spoils between us.
But I'll take the lion's share of the ceramics, and you can have a portion of the bows and arrows too.
how?"
Ghost Bone stared intently at Red Mane.
Red Mane hurriedly said with tears of gratitude, "Without you, brother, there would be no Red Mane today! All arrangements are up to you."
Ghost Bone patted Red Mane's shoulder hard: "You really are a good brother."
The next morning, a messenger entered Guigu's room and said, "Chief, the sentry has sent word that the Zhuxia tribe has entered Baima Mountain!"
Ghost Bone, already dressed and eating, smiled at Red Mane opposite him upon hearing this:
"Brother, we're here!"
Then he looked at his attendant and said, "Quickly pass on my order: all soldiers, follow me to meet the enemy!"
Red Mane swallowed a piece of roasted meat, then cupped his hands to Ghost Bone and said, "Brother, please allow me to inform the soldiers I brought to make some simple arrangements so that they can cooperate with your operation."
Ghost Bone was very satisfied with his brother's understanding and naturally said with a smile: "Brother, go and make good arrangements. In this battle, we brothers are of one mind and will surely win a great victory!"
After this battle, we will seize all the wealth and people of the Xia people. From now on, my brothers and I will enjoy fine wine, porcelain, beautiful women, and delicious food every day, and have countless days of pleasure!
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