Although these horse bandits have relatively rigid thinking, it does not mean that they have low IQs, but rather have strong understanding. Yang Xuan only told them once, and they immediately understood their responsibilities and overall strategy.
Next, the troops were divided into three groups, starting from Xuancheng, and launching a blitzkrieg towards Hongmen's territory in three directions!
The fighting power of the horse bandits is really strong, and coupled with Yang Xuan's exquisite tactical command, the three groups of people are unstoppable.
In just two days, a total of eight cities were captured, setting an incredible record.
The horse bandits' morale was so high that they could not stop at all and continued to launch frantic attacks on Hongmen's territory.
At this time, Yang Xuan's focus was already on the southward retreat plan.
Because he knew very well that the victory achieved by the horse bandits at this time was only temporary.
Hongmen has been dominant in the north for hundreds of years, and its strength is deeply rooted. How can it be so easily shaken?
The horse bandits, tens of thousands of people, came out in force, and they attacked suddenly. It seemed unstoppable, but in fact, for the towering tree of Hongmen, it was just a slight shake twice, and a few leaves fell off.
In addition to formulating a plan to retreat southward, Yang Xuan also asked Zhang Beikai to take twenty brothers to carry out a secret mission.
Destroy all the roads into the mountain, leaving them with no way to retreat when they are defeated!
Three more days later, Yang Xuan's prediction began to come true.
The Hongmen side quickly reacted, and Xie Wenxi sent three powerful generals under his command, Sanyan, Gao Qiang, and Li Shuang to lead the army to resist the three groups of horse bandits head-on.
Then he asked Nan Xinlei and Ren Duanfeng to each lead a team of men and horses to detour from the two wings to divide and surround the horse bandits.
When Hongmen really showed their strength, the horse bandits were defeated in the first attack.
Then came a new round of attacks. The horse bandits who had been unstoppable a few days ago were instantly defeated and began to make strategic moves. To put it simply, they fled.
In just a few days, the horse bandits lost their unheated territory and all retreated to Xuancheng in despair.
"Damn it, these grandsons are quite powerful. Brothers, prepare to retreat to the mountains. If they dare to catch up, let them never come back!"
After all, Long Aotian had some sense, and he made the most correct decision.
However, when they were about to retreat into the mountains, they found that all the roads into the mountains had been blown up!
"Hongmen is a bunch of bastards!"
Zhang Beikai was the first to shout angrily, "These dogs have cut off our escape. They are trying to push us to death. I will risk my life with them now!"
As Zhang Beikai spoke, he angrily walked back with his iron claw in hand.
"Brother, don't be impulsive!"
Long Aotian hurriedly stopped Zhang Beikai, "Brother, calm down, a man can bend and stretch, keep a useful life, and avenge his shame one day!"
Yang Xuan and other Tian Mie brothers on the side almost couldn't hold back their laughter when they saw this scene.
If Long Aotian knew that these roads were bombed by Zhang Beikai himself, I don't know what he would think.
"Brother Aotian, please make up your mind!"
Yang Xuan stepped forward and said, "Hongmen has forced us into a desperate situation. If we fight hard, none of us will survive."
"Now all the roads into the mountains have been blown up. By the time we clear the roads again, the people from Hongmen will probably have caught up with them."
"The top priority now is what Brother Aotian said just now, keep it useful, wait for the opportunity, and one day avenge the past!"
The other members of Tian Mie also quickly responded, "Leader, make up your mind quickly, the lives of tens of thousands of brothers are in your hands."
The corners of Long Aotian's mouth twitched, and he clenched his fists and said, "The only way now is to find a place to stay."
This proposal was immediately rejected by Yang Xuan, shaking his head, "Brother Aotian, the entire north is Hongmen's territory, where can we find a place to stay?"
Long Aotian's forehead was covered with beads of sweat, and he didn't pay attention at all at this time.
At this moment, someone in the crowd muttered, "Since the north is Hongmen's territory, we might as well go to the south."
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Beikai immediately made a look of realization, slapped his thigh hard and said, "Yeah, why didn't I think of that?"
"No matter how awesome Hongmen is, he can still extend his hand to the south? Leader, I think this method is feasible!"
Long Aotian seemed a little embarrassed. They had lived in the north for generations, and now they suddenly wanted to move south. This was tantamount to completely abandoning the place where they had lived for generations.
Seeing Long Aotian's hesitation, the negotiation expert Parrot quickly said, "Leader, please pay attention quickly, we will all listen to you."
"We will do whatever you ask us to do. At worst, if we fight with them, we will lose our lives!"
"I just hope that someone will remember us in the future and remember that we, the horse bandits, have been passed down for hundreds of years. That's enough!"
Parrot is indeed a negotiator. These words seemed to be full of indignation, but in fact, every word pierced Long Aotian's heart.
If the horse bandits that had been passed down for hundreds of years were destroyed in his hands today, then he would not be able to close his eyes even if he died.
"Damn, that's it!"
Long Aotian said loudly to the horse bandits, "Brothers, there is a saying that if you keep the green hills, you won't be afraid of running out of firewood!"
"Today we have a blood feud with Hongmen. Sooner or later, we will have to repay it twice as much!"
"So we must be patient for the time being and wait for the opportunity. Now I announce that everyone is ready to move south!"
Hearing Long Aotian say these words, Yang Xuan, Zhang Beikai and others looked at each other calmly.
Their second step of the plan was considered a success.
But this matter is not over yet, the third step still needs to be completed.
Although the horse bandits were now killed by Hongmen and abandoned their armor, the fierce attack in the past few days also allowed Hongmen to lose many brothers.
Based on Xie Wenxi's character, this matter would never be let go, and it was impossible not to think in his mind that the horse bandits were very likely to move south.
Therefore, if there is any movement of the horse bandits moving south, Xie Wenxi will definitely send troops to intercept it.
However, Yang Xuan had already thought of a countermeasure.
Taking advantage of the convenience, Yang Xuan quietly came to a deserted place and dialed a set of phone numbers sent by the Xuanzi Army Athena team a few hours ago.
"explain!"
The phone was connected and a young man's voice came through.
Yang Xuan paused for a few seconds, and then said calmly, "Thank you, Master, I want to make a deal with you."
After a few blank seconds on the other end of the phone, Xie Wenxi's gloomy voice came, "Who are you?"
Yang Xuan said, "It doesn't matter who I am. What's important is that I have a very good deal for you. I wonder if Master Xie is interested."
There was silence for a few seconds again on the other end of the phone, and then Xie Wenxi's calm voice came, "Say."
Yang Xuan slowly lit a cigarette, and then slowly said, "I know where all the treasures are buried in the Ma bandit mountain range."
"The horse bandits have been passed down for hundreds of years. I think Master Xie should know what exactly is inside."
"I plan to use this treasure map to exchange something with Master Xie."