There happened to be eagles coming back with letters in the past two days.
The elders of Xue Yue discussed it and immediately asked Ying Hu to send the news of the burning of several pastures near Qian'an and the destruction of the Changyang tribe to the Benlu tribe in the east.
It has been more than two years since the leader of the Blood Moon clan left the tribe, and he was already worried. However, it was only because of the unsatisfactory war and the pressure from the royal court that he was still unable to escape.
When he got the letter and looked at it, his expression changed.
He decided on the spot to return to the tribe.
"Chief," the drum-holding elder next to him hesitated, "if you go back like this, what will happen to the hundreds of thousands of soldiers here?"
"Yes." Others nodded in agreement.
Xueyue Zhiyong didn't even raise his head, "Yingxiang is responsible for everything here. Everyone must obey the command of the young patriarch."
The drum-holding elder had a sad look on his face, "Chief, of course we have no problem following the young patriarch's command. But other tribes may have other ideas."
After all, Xueyue Yingxiang was too young, and his previous record was mediocre, but he still boasted that he was a prairie eagle, so the generals of other tribes were not very optimistic about him.
There is even a joke about him circulating among the soldiers of Xiliang: Blood Moon Yingxiang is indeed an eagle of the grassland, but it has not yet grown its hair.
"Other tribes?" Xueyue Zhiyong sneered, "They are just a bunch of losers who are holding us back, let them be."
Three days passed, and after arranging some important matters, he left the Benlu tribe and embarked on the return journey, regardless of the opposition of other tribes.
When Xue Yue Zhiyong left, Yankui Fortress and Peishi City were still in the dark, but other Xiliang generals including Angel knew it clearly.
Many people were immediately in an uproar.
Should this battle continue?
If you don't plan to continue, don't just go back to Xueyue Zhiyong alone, everyone can just go back to their hometown.
Don't waste food and lives here.
Xiliang was in chaos and the morale of the army was low, which quickly attracted the attention of the Yunchui scouts, and the news quickly spread to the ears of Yanchui Fortress and the Yingling Legion.
The garrison general Huo Ling and the Yingling Legion Kong Chunhui were puzzled.
"What's going on? Is the other party using some kind of eyesore? Find out quickly."
The news that Xueyue Zhiyong left the border and returned to the tribe was not made public. It took Yunchui's scouts a while to find out.
Huo Ling and Kong Chunhui were immediately overjoyed, and they immediately gave the same order without hesitation: attack.
The fortress is facing east, and the Yingling Legion is facing west, attacking the enemy outside the Stone City from both ends.
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Luoxia Mountains, Yangguan Ancient Road.
The Wild Geese Regiment.
Kong Chunhui of the Yingling Legion sent a military advisor over, and Xu Xu explained the situation between the enemy and ourselves.
"General Tian, it has been more than three years since Xiliang invaded our territory. Our soldiers have the duty to defend our territory and not give in. The people of Dingxi behind them have long hated the people of Xiliang to their bones and wish they could eat their flesh and suck their marrow."
"Since the invasion of Xiliang, Xiliang has suffered repeated defeats and suffered heavy casualties. In addition, the distance is far away and the supply of food, grass and medicine has not been available. The tribes have been arguing over whether to fight or retreat, and there are already many conflicts."
"The two leading tribes, Blood Moon and Angel, are blaming each other, causing other tribes to feel depressed and depressed. Especially Blood Moon Zhiyong's recent departure without saying goodbye has dealt a fatal blow to the generals."
"At this time, their ambitions are completely at a low ebb. Many of the soldiers below have even packed their bags and have been waiting for news of returning home."
"The sage has said that in war, the right time, place, and people are all important, and both are indispensable. Yun Chui is here now. If we all unite and attack as a group, we can seriously inflict heavy damage on the enemy, and even drive them out of our Dingxi County in one go.
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"General, look..."
Tian Hongyan stroked his beard and stared at the map on the wall.
"Commander Feng's words make sense."
"Your Majesty just ordered our Yanhui Army to stick to the Yangguan Ancient Road to ensure that the counties east of Luoxia are not invaded by the Xiliang people. If we send troops rashly, we may fall into the enemy's spies. In case of this, we will be injured.
If the ancient Yangguan Road is lost, then the sins between you and me will be great."
"Therefore, I will have to think carefully before making a decision."
"General Tian," Military Advisor Feng was worried and analyzed the situation with a forced smile on his face.
"The Yangguan Ancient Road is indeed very important, but the Luoxia Mountains are so high that the Yangguan Ancient Road is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Otherwise, the original Dingxi Commandery Commander Xia Bang, Lord Xia, would not have been able to defend it with just over 20,000 men.
More than a year."
After speaking, he walked to the map and pointed at the troop layout drawn above.
"General Tian, please take a look. The map of your army also shows the layout of our and enemy's forces."
"At this time, there are only about 20,000 Xiliang people near the Yangguan Ancient Road. They put such little weeds here not to capture the Yangguan Ancient Road, but more to keep an eye on your army to prevent General Tian's geese from returning to the main army.
Attack the Xiliang people outside Peishi City."
"The complete Yanhui Army has a total of one hundred thousand people, and there are at least more than eighty thousand people guarding the Yangguan Ancient Road at this time. If the general wants to destroy the twenty thousand Xiliang weeds, it shouldn't be difficult, right?"
"It's hard to say." Tian Hongyan shook his head, "Commander Feng is also a general who leads the battle. He should know that fighting is not just about the comparison of the opponent's forces."
"Just now, the military advisor also said that the Yangguan Ancient Road is easy to defend but difficult to attack. This is true for the Xiliang people, and it is also true for our Yanhui Legion."
"Although we have a large number of people and are powerful, the ancient road is narrow and only a small number of soldiers in front can be used. If the Xiliang people set many traps at the pass, we may not be able to break out no matter how many people we have."
Military Master Feng was speechless for a moment, and quickly analyzed it carefully again.
However, no matter what he said, Tian Hongyan always said the same thing: Think carefully first.
After most of the day, Commander Feng's attempts to persuade him were in vain, and his tone became colder.
"General Tian, the war involves the lives of countless soldiers. It is a good thing to deal with it cautiously for the generals."
"But fighter opportunities are fleeting and once missed, it will be irreversible."
"Now is a golden opportunity. General Huo from the fortress, General Ying Lingkong, and Lord Dingxixia all believe that this battle must be won. As long as your army sends troops, we can expand the results of the victory."
"I hope the general will think it through as soon as possible and give me an answer as soon as possible on whether to send troops."
"Definitely." Tian Hongyan was still noncommittal.
well.
Military Master Feng sighed secretly.
"General Tian, in that case I'll take my leave first. I hope you'll consider this for the sake of your fellow Yunchui soldiers having the responsibility to defend our territory."
After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave, but as soon as he took his steps, he couldn't help but say another sentence.
"The final word from the General is that our Yingling Legion, Yanchuo Fortress and Dingxi Bei garrison are determined for this battle. The time to launch the attack is set in three days."
"If your army still chooses to stick to the Yangguan Ancient Road, the victory or defeat will be the responsibility of all three of us, and everything in the battle report will have nothing to do with your army."
"In addition, General Xia Bangweixia will lead the Dingxi garrison through your army's defense area in the near future. I hope the general will not stop him."
After saying that, he strode away.
As they walked away, Commander Feng shouted loudly, "Master Xia only has more than 20,000 troops in his hands. I want to see if they can break out from the Xiliang people at the pass."
Tian Hongyan heard clearly, and his face suddenly turned ugly.
"General," the generals, staff and military advisors of the Yanhui Legion gathered around them, "What should we do?"
If Chabon, who was a garrison, broke out, then their reasons would be totally untenable.
Once the news reaches Star City, where should Yan Hui put his face as a border guard?