Chapter 91: Split into Two Groups
In front of the camp of the border town defenders, a huge army was gathered, and it looked like a sea of black people at a glance.
Seeing this, Agui, the driver, was surprised. "This... this is to rescue people in Wanghe Valley. If you don't know, you would think our border town garrison is going to attack Mobei."
He was just complaining casually, but Wen Wan, who was sitting behind him, lifted the curtain and took a look, and agreed with him.
"They are going to attack Mobei."
Agui: "No, it's impossible?"
The Duan Dynasty and Mobei had been at odds for many years. Although there were constant frictions and burning, killing and looting often occurred around the border, the people of Mobei were good at guerrilla warfare. They would often move to another place after looting a village. By the time the Duan Dynasty's main force arrived, the people had already fled.
In the past few years, after Shen Yu was stationed at the border, he specially established a brave light cavalry. They were extremely fast and ruthless. After destroying several Mobei troops, the border was finally peaceful.
The city of the Mobei people is located in an oasis thousands of miles away. If both sides want to attack each other, the journey is not only difficult, but there are also many dangers and obstacles along the way. Therefore, over the years, there has never been a large-scale army attacking the border.
Therefore, Agui couldn't understand it.
Perhaps sensing his confusion, Wen Wan added, "Actually, to be more precise, the border town defenders weren't really attacking, but rather feinting."
"Pretending to fight?" Agui became more and more confused as he listened.
He was about to ask for details when he heard the sound of horse hooves on the path beside him.
An old man with a hood rushed down the hillside on horseback. His beard was gray, but he looked energetic, and his eyes were bright and lively.
The old man stopped his horse and looked in Wen Wan's direction.
"At such a young age, you actually have such insight. This really makes me look at you with new eyes."
Agui seemed to recognize the old man and was very respectful to him. When he saw him, he immediately jumped off the carriage and saluted.
"Mr. Min."
Elder Min waved his hand, looked at Agui, then at Wen Wan, "She... is the female Zhuge Liang who 'knows a thing or two'?"
A female Zhuge Liang who knows a thing or two?
What the hell is this name?
Wen Wan opened her big eyes, looking puzzled.
Ah Gui nodded and replied to Elder Min, "You really have a sharp eye. Yes, she is Miss Xiaowan."
He turned to Wen Wan and introduced, "This is Elder Min, the military advisor of the border town garrison."
When Wen Wan heard this, she was filled with awe and got off the carriage to greet Mr. Min.
Elder Min responded, handed the reins to Agui, and said, "You are also going to the Forgotten Valley, right?"
Agui was stunned. "Really? Could it be that... you want to go in person?"
Min Laodao: "Originally I was planning to go, but now that she wants to go, I don't have to go."
Wen Wan and Agui didn't understand.
Elder Min explained, "Since Xiaowan has guessed that our border city garrison is planning a feint attack on Mobei, she should know that we are splitting our forces into two groups and making a feint to the east while attacking in the west."
Wen Wan understood immediately, "So, you want to lead the army to feint an attack on Mobei, to tie down the forces there, and give us a chance to rescue the general?"
"Yes," Elder Min sighed. "The general personally led our light cavalry to the Forgotten Valley, but was trapped there. Even with his abilities, he was still trapped. This proves that Mobei is definitely not just a few small bands fighting."
"Well," Wen Wan also agreed with his point of view, "the worst case scenario is the main force of Mobei. Even if we are lucky, they are not the main force of Mobei, but definitely the defenders of Mobei's border."
Talking to smart people saves energy.
After just a few words of exchange, there was more approval in Mr. Min's eyes when he looked at Wen Wan.
Elder Min said, "Originally, I planned to lead a group of light cavalry to the Forgotten Valley, and have a few of my men lead the troops to feint an attack on Mobei. We don't know what the situation is in the Forgotten Valley yet, so we must get there as soon as possible. I'm an old man, how can I withstand such a torment? There's nothing I can do."
After a pause, he said with relief: "It's all right now. I feel relieved that you are rushing over with the cavalry."
Wen Wan: “…”
You really think highly of her.
Wen Wan curled her lips and said, "You are such a joke. How can I, an outsider, lead the light cavalry?"
In this era, men are superior to women, and not everyone can accept that women are more powerful than men.
This trip was short and dangerous, and she had no time to help them regroup.
Elder Min: "Don't worry, someone will help you. Gao Ling will go with you too."
Gao Ling?
"He returned to the border town?"
Wen Wan hasn't seen him for several months. It is said that he went to the capital to do a big deal.
Although Gao Ling was a businessman, he also held a sinecure in the border town garrison, and he was in charge of all the expenditure accounts of the garrison.
Nowadays, anyone who is in charge of money definitely has the final say, and his status in the border town garrison is no less than that of a military advisor.
So when he went along, he really managed to shock people.
Mr. Min: "What a coincidence! He just came back yesterday and happened to encounter this incident."
The few of them talked as they walked, and soon they arrived at the camp gate.
As expected, Wen Wan saw Gao Ling in the distance. He was wearing a riding suit embroidered with gold thread and was counting the number of people.
Old Min led Wen Wan and Agui over and told Gao Ling about the idea of acting separately. Gao Ling immediately agreed.
He had seen Wen Wan's abilities, so he naturally had confidence in her.
"That's good. You're the backbone of our border town garrison. I'm worried you won't be able to endure this journey. When the general returns, you'll definitely blame me."
Gao Ling glanced at the direction of the army again. "Besides, the people of Mobei are very cunning. It would be more appropriate for you to personally oversee the large force defending the border city."
At that time, no one thought that Gao Ling's joke would actually come true. Fortunately, there was a military advisor following the main force, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.
*
The war drums thundered and the trumpets sounded solemnly.
Everyone was ready to set off, and the mighty team advanced towards the northern desert, stirring up clouds of dust, like surging waves, full of unstoppable momentum.
Several specially trained whistling hawks flew over the team, whistling.
Wen Wan looked up and for a moment, she felt a little dazed.
Who would have thought that in modern society, she, who sits in the office and works overtime late at night, would one day accompany the army into battle.
The 200-man light cavalry team quickly separated from the main force of the border town defenders and marched non-stop into the depths of the grassland.
As it grew dark, the light cavalry stopped to rest.
Wen Wan got off the horse with the help of Agui. Her legs were shaking after riding for a whole day.
Gao Ling came over and handed her a box of ointment. "At the current rate, it will take us half a month to reach Wanghe Valley, so I think..."
Wen Wan didn't argue with him. After taking the medicine, she said in a deep voice, "Let's continue on our journey after dinner. I can hold on. Half a month is indeed too long. If we add two more hours of travel every night, we can reach the destination within ten days."
Shen Yu and his group have been besieged for more than half a month. Now, every minute and second of delay may be a torment for them in their struggle for survival.
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