"Don't be happy too soon. I always feel that there is something fishy going on." Li Xingzhong's expression was slightly solemn.
"There's nothing strange about that!" He Jin took out the water bag he carried with him, took a few gulps, and then continued, "When we conquered the Chahar tribe, we fought against the elite troops of the Eight Banners. They were no match for us at all. Not only did we lose, but we lost miserably."
"It's different," Li Xingzhong shook his head. "When we conquered the Chahar tribe, our army was well-rested. The Jiannu's Eight Banners soldiers marched thousands of miles from Liaodong to the southern steppes of the desert. They were already exhausted, and they were ambushed by our army, which led to their defeat."
"Now that the battlefield has moved to Jinzhou, how come they are defeated even faster than on the grassland?" Li Xingzhong was very suspicious.
"Perhaps...the fighting power of the Eight Banners was originally mediocre!"
"Impossible," Li Xingzhong denied, "The Eight Banners are very powerful, otherwise they wouldn't have occupied Liaodong for decades!"
While he was puzzled, the scout came to Li Xingzhong and said, "General, we have roughly figured out the number of Jiannu's troops. According to preliminary estimates, the enemy's troops are between 43,000 and 50,000."
"So many?" Li Xingzhong was a little surprised. "Did I count correctly?"
"We counted very slowly and carefully. Even if there are errors, they are not much different from the actual number," the scout replied.
"Uncle, ask for reinforcements!" Li Shunzu stepped forward and said to Li Xingzhong, "We only have 26,000 people, nearly 20,000 fewer than the Jiannu!"
"I don't think it's necessary!" He Jin rushed to say, "Their combat power is too weak! Especially those Mongolian cavalry, they are no match for us at all."
"The Mongolian cavalry is indeed weak, but not as weak as you think!" Li Shunzu reminded loudly, "The most important thing to avoid when facing an enemy in battle is to underestimate the enemy! Commander He, don't you understand this?"
"Of course I know that the Mongolian cavalry is not weak, and I also know that we cannot underestimate the enemy! But..." He Jin took a deep breath, "Who can support us? We have no reinforcements!"
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