Chapter 348: Set a Trap for Yourself
The women of the tribe were busy drawing water from the deep well nearby and pouring it on the tent.
The thick felt cloth, when wetted with water, can block some of the attacks from arrows and even prevent rockets.
They also collected snow from various places to cover the stacked hay, which would protect the hay from being burned immediately.
The woven carpets and cashmere yarn were also moved out of the tent and scattered throughout the valley.
Everyone's face was filled with anxiety, but they remained calm. They had experience with this kind of thing and were able to deal with it in an orderly manner.
Only the children were infected by the depressing atmosphere, crying from time to time, only to have their mouths and noses covered by adults in the blink of an eye.
The wooden gate at the entrance of the valley opened, and Elder Shan, who was almost sixty years old, took the lead and rode into the night wind.
Behind him were a dozen or so sparsely packed cavalrymen, elite soldiers drawn from the guards.
The tribal soldiers had been taken away by Zhao Tingduo, and the only ones left were herdsmen armed with sheep whips.
At this time, all the herdsmen took their bows and arrows and wooden spears and stood behind the wooden fence. Elder Dan was only able to take away these ten or so people.
The Wuda tribe was like a hedgehog, instantly straightening every sharp spine on its body, determined to teach anyone who dared to provoke it a lesson they would never forget.
At this time, in Bailidi, a team was also traveling overnight.
As soon as Bawan died, another person appeared beside Pingshan.
Zhang Qishan's respectful and humble attitude, as well as his willingness to work hard and his proactive attitude, quickly won the favor of the chief Pingshan, who allowed him to stay with him.
"Headmaster Pingshan, the Wuda tribe and the Pingshan tribe have a life-and-death feud that must be avenged. However, we cannot let the Wuda tribe get away with it."
Ping Shan blinked his tired eyes and glared at him: "If you have something to say, just say it. If you have something to say, just fart. You Wu Chao pigs don't have a single straightforward word to say."
After marching for two hours overnight, he finally recovered from his initial anger. Such tired soldiers were simply incapable of fighting.
But some harsh words have already been said, and it’s too embarrassing to go back on them now.
He once said that he would defeat the Wuda tribe at dawn.
Zhang Qishan said sincerely, "Headmaster, we can rest outside Kala Mountain first. When they see the army outside, the Wuda tribe will definitely lose their composure. Then we can attack them."
As soon as he finished speaking, another Di tribe member next to Pingshan whipped him in the head: "You bastard, you want to harm us. The Wuda tribe killed Ba Wan, which means the news has leaked.
If we can't take the Kara Valley as quickly as possible, and if the Mudan tribe surrounds us from behind, we won't be able to fly away even if we have wings."
Zhang Qishan was beaten so hard that his face was bleeding. He gritted his teeth and said, "Chief Pingshan, we need to rest before we can continue our journey. The Wuda tribe is best at defending. If we attack hastily, we will only die in vain."
"You're talking nonsense! Everyone knows that Ashileduo is best at frontal attacks. He led his troops to disperse several tribes. When did he become good at defensive battles?"
The tribesman next to Pingshan wanted to attack Zhang Qishan again, but was stopped by Pingshan.
"Tell me, why is the Wuda tribe so good at defensive warfare? Why have I never heard of it before?" Pingshan stopped his horse and tilted his head to look at the talkative Wu Dynasty slave soldier.
He wanted to listen, but Zhang Qishan stopped talking and just said, "Headmaster, there is a place of shelter ahead. Why don't you let the warriors rest a bit and relax the horses a bit."
Someone just came to report that there is a small river ahead. Although the river is frozen, the snow there is shallow and we can let the horses go.
Pingshan pondered for a moment, then said to the tribesmen beside him, "Spread the word to the front, set up camp by the water for an hour, and then set out at daybreak."
As soon as the order spread, there was a burst of jubilation. The people of the Pingshan tribe were happy to have a rest, but were also excited about the imminent defeat of the Wuda tribe.
My pockets are about to be filled again.
During the break, Zhang Qishan stuffed his stomach with dried meat while describing the situation of the Wuda tribe to Pingshan.
After leaving Suijin Town, he had been wandering around Xuyang Ranch where the Dilu Royal Court was located.
There are countless tribes of all sizes on the grassland, and Zhang Qishan still knows a few of them that are related to the Wu Dynasty.
Especially the Wuda tribe, which was involved with the Zhenbei Army, was his most concerned target.
After all, he was responsible for the disappearance of thousands of people in Suijin Town, a heinous crime that caused the Zhenbei Army to be suppressed by the imperial court for many years and could not raise its head.
He described in detail the relationship between the Wuda tribe and the Wu Dynasty's Zhenbei Army, as well as the young master who led his troops in a fierce battle with the Dongyue headquarters and vassal tribes.
The Wuda tribe also learned its tactics from the Zhenbei Army.
The Zhenbei Army is best at defensive warfare.
Now that the Wuda tribe is well aware of this, as long as they stay in the camp and don't come out, the Pingshan tribe will have no way to open a gap.
Pingshan had not been involved in tribal affairs before and was not familiar with the Wu Dynasty. He even knew about the Wuda tribe only in the past few months.
When he heard that a year ago, Abli of the Dongyue tribe had been defeated by the Wuda tribe and had hundreds of his riders shot dead by the river, his face suddenly changed.
As soon as he came into contact with the Wuda tribe, he lost a brother.
Is this also a kind of "defensive battle"?
Zhang Qishan's explanation and analysis of the Wuda tribe and the current situation were much more pertinent than Bawan's.
Pingshan couldn't help but trust Zhang Qishan even more, and immediately asked him what to do next?
When Zhang Qishan saw Pingshan actually asking him what to do, his heart started beating faster.
On the way, he was only thinking about leaving the Pingshan tribe halfway and sneaking back to the Wu Dynasty with a few brothers.
But at this moment his thoughts changed, and countless thoughts suddenly came to his mind.
Once Ba Wan died, Pingshan, the reckless man, would lose his mind and come to ask himself what to do?
The Pingshan tribe is a medium-sized tribe and was very powerful in the past, otherwise I would not have gone there.
All the elite troops led by the old man were killed, but now the eighty cavalrymen led by Pingshan are also a strong force.
Although they cannot walk sideways in the Mida Valley, they are still a powerful army that can dominate the small tribes.
If I could establish myself firmly in the Pingshan tribe, I wouldn't have to sneak back to the Wu Dynasty to live like a rat...
...Even if the Pingshan tribe is not strong enough, I can use this cavalry to fight the Wuda tribe and both sides will suffer losses. I can then take the opportunity to reap some benefits and then slip away.
While looking forward to a better future, Zhang Qishan calmly described the war to Pingshan.
From tentative feints, to careful attacks, and then to how to win over the nobles of the Wuda tribe and make them obedient.
Every step was reasonable. In Zhang Qishan's words, the Wuda tribe was already in his pocket.
Not only did Pingshan nod his head in agreement, but even the tribesmen around him couldn't say "no".
"Okay, let's do as you say. Hey! Your name is Zhang Qishan, right? Why didn't I realize you're such a talent before?"
Pingshan patted Zhang Qishan's back hard with his hands, looking very satisfied.
Zhang Qishan lowered his head, hiding the greed in his eyes, and said humbly: "I am willing to serve you at your service!"
Pingshan laughed wildly: "Dog and horse? No, no, no, you don't need to be a dog, and you don't need to carry me around. You just need to use your brain.
If it's not as you say, I'll chop your smart head off right now!"
Before Zhang Qishan's joy faded, he suddenly felt cold. He suddenly realized that something seemed wrong!
(End of this chapter)
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