They were skilled at fighting on horseback, but after a large number of their warhorses died, they only had about 30% of their original number available for use.
This puts them in a very passive position.
Therefore, even if they wanted to attack southward, they could only launch small-scale attacks in the early stages.
After all, according to the spies planted in Fang's army and Qilian City, Da Chu was also in dire need of water.
Especially the Qiliancheng area!
They had experienced firsthand how formidable Fang's army was.
Even if they were to be severely weakened and capture Qilian City, it would be of little use to them without water and supplies.
But now, they see hope.
Therefore, we must fight.
But how to fight and when to start the battle must be decided by the strategist!
For the past twenty years or so, Fang Anguo has been stationed in the northern frontier.
They had a very clear understanding of the nature of the Northern Di people.
When white clouds appeared in the sky, and were replaced by dark clouds overnight, he had already ordered a state of war preparedness.
Perhaps because it was going to rain and war was about to break out, everyone in the army drank water and ate to their heart's content that day.
Even military pay was distributed at the same time.
After all, no one knows whether they will survive once the war starts.
We make sure they have enough to eat and drink, because we don't want them to die of thirst or hunger.
Their military pay would later be sent back to their families in their hometowns along with their personal belongings.
As everyone went on high alert, it didn't rain on the first day, and the Northern Di army didn't attack.
Fang Anguo was a magnanimous man. The next day, he ordered the cooks to continue providing everyone with food and water, just as he had requested the day before.
He maintained close correspondence with his nephew, who lived far away in Anping Town.
Knowing about Qin Mu's wife was due to some special opportunity.
It was also clear that his nephew's rapid appointment as crown prince was related to this.
So when Qin Mu returned, he hoped that the woman would do something for Qin Mu's sake.
Of course, he also understood that his kind of reliance on this idea was somewhat ridiculous.
But it's too dry here. Not only is it impossible to find water anywhere, but even the water we stored beforehand is running low.
Therefore, he could only place his hopes on this.
In addition, Qin Mu is a man of both courage and wisdom, so recalling him would definitely be more beneficial than harmful.
Sure enough, the weather has changed in just two days since I got back.
He was certain that it would rain, and it would rain heavily!
It still didn't rain the next day.
But the sky grew increasingly dark, to the point where lights were needed even during the day.
But as a result, it wasn't so hot anymore.
It was at this time that the Northern Barbarians seized the opportunity to attack.
Qin Mu, as the vanguard, wore lamellar armor, held a long spear, and led three thousand men to ambush on the small hill located between the two armies.
In the past, this place would have been a rare hill covered with trees.
Hiding here, it's hard to be discovered.
Now, the trees and grass have long since withered and died, making it impossible to hide anyone.
Of course, this is under normal weather conditions.
However, the weather was abnormal, and the sky was very dark, so the Northern Di scouts did not find them.
Fang Anguo was not a passive person. Even though he knew the enemy was going to attack, he stayed in the city and waited for them to attack.
When Qin Mu led his army to Xiaoshanbao, he also personally led his troops to follow closely behind.
Whether by coincidence or not, a loud rumble suddenly came from the sky during the battle between the two armies.
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