Yeluhong originally thought that a powerful Martial Emperor had arrived and could challenge Long Chen to a duel, but Ma Zun couldn't make a move.
What are you here for? Come to eat mutton?
Everyone knows that this Yaksha Ming King Ma Zun does not follow the rules and regulations and often drinks, eats meat and plays with women.
Ma Zun said: "Forgive me, Shanyu. If the poor monk takes action, then Xixia and Eastern Zhou will start a war."
"Don't worry, Chanyu. The abbot has given you instructions and strategies to defeat the enemy. The poor monk will definitely be able to kill Long Cheng'en."
Although Yeluhong was dissatisfied, it was hard for him to say anything more after Ma Zun said this.
Monk Kongji is capable. It was Kongji's idea that Yeluhong raided Huxie to seize the throne.
"Then you have to rely on the mage."
Yeluhong said politely.
Baoyin came in from outside and paid his respects: "Khan Yu, Hou Qi has just received the news that Long Chengen's army has arrived at Wuli Mountain and is heading towards us."
Wuli Mountain is only fifty miles away from Ahebo, and the cavalry can reach it soon.
"How many people are there?"
Abuji asked.
Baoyin replied: "It's estimated to be 60,000."
Yeluhong looked solemn and asked: "Wise man, how many soldiers and horses have we gathered now?"
Abuji replied: "The ministries are coming one after another, there are 210,000 in total."
The battle at Yanmen Pass was scary, and the ministries were not very enthusiastic about reinforcements. So many talents came to bring 50,000 people.
Yeluhong cursed: "Do these people want to rebel? They don't even listen to my orders! When Long Cheng'en is killed, I will liquidate them. Anyone who doesn't come will be killed!"
Yeluhong felt subtle changes in his subordinates.
Yelvxiong and Yelvsu were too angry to show off.
Ma Zun said: "Long Chengen only has 60,000 troops, and we have 210,000. We have three times the strength, which is enough."
Yeluhong said: "The Master didn't know something. We had three times the strength last time, but..."
Ma Zun shook his head and said: "No, last time it was a city siege, this time it is a frontal battle on the grassland, we can win!"
Ma Zun inquired carefully about the battle at Yanmen Pass. He felt that the greatest casualties came from the siege.
If it was just a head-on fight, the barbarians would not suffer.
Abuji asked: "Does Master Kongji mean for us to fight head-on?"
Ma Zun grinned, which startled Yeluxiong and Yelusu. The smile was so ferocious that it was better not to smile at all.
"The abbot has his own clever plan, but first we have to fight them head-on."
"The Chanyu isn't afraid anymore, is he?"
Yeluhong said angrily: "Master, he looks down on our wolf tribe. Who are we afraid of?"
"The wise king on your left and right, let all the ministries gather and prepare to fight Long Chengen!"
The two men immediately got up and left the tent, summoning all the troops to prepare for the battle.
After the people left, only Yeluhong and Ma Zun were left in the tent.
"Chanyu, the abbot asked me to tell you something before he left."
"Master, please speak."
"The strongest thing about the prairie wolves is not the cavalry, it's the cold!"
Yeluhong said helplessly: "I know, but it's almost summer now."
The winter in the grassland is irresistible to the Central Plains people. If Long Chen chooses to attack in winter, Yeluhong only needs to retreat and let Long Chen's soldiers freeze to death on the road.
Ma Zun said: "Isn't it cold in spring?"
Yeluhong was stunned for a moment and said, "Yes!"
....
Wuli Mountain.
Long Chen sent several waves of cavalry ahead to make sure there was no ambush before letting the army pass.
If you use the ambush strategy too much, you will be afraid of being ambushed wherever you go.
Crossing Wuli Mountain, Long Chen saw the desert and distant mountains frozen by ice and snow.
The south side of Wuli Mountain has green spring grass, but the north side is still wintery.
"Yanmen Pass is the dividing line between the Central Plains and the grassland, and Wuli Mountain is the dividing line between the grassland and the desert."
Di Lingyi said next to him.
Emperor Lingyi attacked the grassland several times, but he always stopped at the southern foot of Wuli Mountain and did not dare to cross this mountain.
"There is a sacred mountain to the north of Wuli Mountain, which is said to be the place where the ancestors of the barbarians live."
Di Lingyi looked into the distance, she also wanted to see what the barbarian's holy mountain looked like.
Tuzhi said from behind: "That holy mountain is called Buhan Mountain. Our ancestors of the wolf tribe once hunted and grew up there. Our ancestors stipulated that the descendants of the wolf tribe must offer sacrifices."
Long Chen had also heard of the legend.
A group of waiting cavalry came back and said: "Princess, General, the barbarian army is at Ahebo, 40 miles away. They should have discovered us and are gathering their troops to prepare for battle."
Emperor Lingyi asked: "How many soldiers and horses are there?"
Hou Qi replied: "About 200,000!"
This amount is similar to what Chen Dong said, and there is no problem with the information.
Emperor Lingyi looked at Long Chen, who said: "The whole army listens to the order and moves forward slowly. Don't rush and don't make a mess. The heavy cavalry is in front, the light cavalry is behind, and the archers are on both wings. Maintain the formation."
Zhang Qian and others began to disperse, each commanding troops and advancing according to Long Chen's military orders.
"Chen Dong also gave me a message."
Long Chen whispered, and Di Lingyi turned his head and asked, "What's the news?"
Long Chen said: "Xixia sent King Yaksha Ming Mazun."
Emperor Lingyi frowned and cursed in a low voice: "How dare Xixia openly interfere in the war."
Long Chen smiled and said: "Jing Tianlie was sent by them, so why don't you dare?"
"I was thinking, Xixia secretly sent people here, I must keep them."
Emperor Lingyi asked: "Do you want to kill Ma Zun?"
Long Chen nodded and said: "Yes, Ma Zun is a strong man in Xixia. Keeping him will be troublesome."
"Monk Kongji secretly sent his disciples here. I want to kill Ma Zun and make him suffer the consequences of being mute."
Monk Kongji thought that God was unaware of the situation, but Long Chen had already received the news.
Even if Ma Zun is killed, Monk Kongji will have nothing to say.
Di Lingyi nodded slightly, she knew that Long Chen had this strength.
The army continued to move forward, and when they reached 10 miles south of Ahebo, Long Chen ordered the cavalry to stop moving forward and rest on the spot.
"What if we don't send troops in and they run away?"
Gongsun Linglong was worried that the barbarians would run away without being able to fight.
"No, we are only 10 miles away from Ahebo. If they escape, we can chase them all the way."
"Moreover, they are gathering, which means they have no intention of escaping."
Zhang Qian has been in more battles and can judge the enemy's intentions based on their movements.
Gongsun Linglong threw the lion hammer on the ground and let the war horse rest.
"Tingting, come with me."
Bai Tingting immediately mounted her horse and ran north with Long Chen.
"Why are they two going? They are about to go to war, what else do they want to do?"
Gongsun Linglong thought that Long Chen and Bai Tingting wanted to find a place to be shy...
Dugu Jiali said contemptuously: "What are you thinking about? Your Excellency must have gone to check the terrain."
No one has ever seen the terrain north of Wuli Mountain. Chen Dong gave him a map, but it was not clear.
As for Tuzhi and Manzi, they were still young at that time, and even after so many years, they can’t remember clearly.
Therefore, Long Chen had to check it personally.
Gongsun Linglong curled her lips and said, "Is there still a time when he can be serious? I thought he could only play with girls."
Wu Xiangyun said: "Linglong, you have made great military achievements, how can you only play with women?"
....
Ahbo.
Baoyin hurriedly entered the tent and said: "Chanyu, we found Long Chengen!"
Yeluhong asked hurriedly: "Where?"
Baoyin replied: "On our left, very close."
Yeluhong immediately stood up and said: "Gather the wolf cavalry and follow me!"
Ma Zun also stood up and said, "Let's go together, poor monk."
Ma Zun heard Monk Kongji talk about Long Chen and also knew that Mojie was brainwashed by Long Chen. He was very curious and wanted to see what Long Chen was like.
