"The general who can command over two million troops would never fail to deal with such a trap. We can proceed with our next plan."
Sun Wu saw from the reconnaissance aircraft that their rear traps had been destroyed. He turned to Guo Jia.
Guo Jia smiled and said to Wei Qing, "General Wei, it's your turn to act. With your cavalry's speed, they shouldn't be able to catch up, but be wary of any high-level experts."
Wei Qing quickly cupped his fists and replied, "Marshal, strategist, rest assured, I know what I'm doing."
Wei Qing was also a top commander, so he didn't need much detailed instruction. His timing on the battlefield and his ability to gauge the enemy were exceptional.
The "Twin Pillars of Han" were not just for show, and Wei Qing had always fought with great prudence.
"We will await your good news. General Qin Qiong should also be ready, right?" Guo Jia glanced at the communicator and shifted the view to Qin Qiong, finding him also fully ambushed.
Wei Qing led his Tiger Leopard Cavalry away from the main army and headed into the nearby woods. Sun Wu and the others continued forward, then Sun Wu asked, "Strategist, what do you think of this place?"
Guo Jia surveyed the area and asked, "Does the Marshal intend to use this place to strike at the enemy?"
Seeing Sun Wu nod, Guo Jia added, "Although this location offers some geographical advantages, it might not be easy to keep it hidden from the enemy."
"Haha, strategist, worry not. I have my ways to deceive them. We will simply watch from the sidelines, wait for them to exhaust themselves, then strike them while they are vulnerable, and finally, make our escape. Trust me, the enemy will be at their wit's end."
Sun Wu spoke with great confidence. As a top commander, he was also resourceful and possessed countless skills, giving him such assurance.
This was all thanks to Sun Wu's skills, which were based on the Thirty-Six Stratagems. By properly utilizing the terrain, he could execute them perfectly.
Who was Sun Wu?
He was practically a sage of warfare. Only another top talent like him could possibly discover any flaws, but the enemy commander was positioned in the middle of the army, not at the front, as Sun Wu had observed.
Since the enemy commander wasn't at the forefront, it would be incredibly easy for Sun Wu to deceive the soldiers ahead.
Sun Wu wasn't aiming to annihilate the enemy army entirely; he merely intended to inflict some losses.
The extent of these losses was not his primary concern.
Upon hearing Sun Wu's idea, Guo Jia, filled with curiosity, asked, "May I know how the Marshal plans to arrange this?"
Sun Wu began to explain his method to Guo Jia. While this plan might be impossible for others to execute, it was perfectly feasible for Sun Wu.
Possessing the Thirty-Six Stratagems, Sun Wu could ensure a flawless execution of these skills, rendering any enemy, unless they were also a top commander or strategist, unable to see through it.
After hearing Sun Wu's strategy, Guo Jia, filled with admiration, said, "The Marshal is indeed a great talent. Guo Jia is in awe."
"Strategist, there is no need for such modesty. With your wisdom, you are surely above me. We simply excel in different areas," Sun Wu replied.
The two exchanged smiles and resumed their arrangements. During the process, Guo Jia made some targeted optimizations and improvements, which greatly impressed Sun Wu. He hadn't thought too deeply about the finer details, but Guo Jia had. With Guo Jia's input, Sun Wu felt even more confident in this chain of stratagems.
Faced with the cooperation of two top commanders and a top strategist, how would Marshal Dong Xiuxian of the Long family respond?
Meanwhile, upon receiving his orders, Wei Qing began to organize his soldiers. This mission was to harass and lure the enemy, so Wei Qing had his soldiers switch from heavy armor to leather or light armor to reduce the burden on their mounts and increase speed.
Once prepared, Wei Qing led the Tiger Leopard Cavalry to attack the enemy's flanks.
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The Long family army.
"Report! Cavalry Marshal, a small band of cavalry has attacked our flank. Their numbers are around ten thousand." A soldier reported to Dong Xiuxian in the central army.
"Hmph! A mere small force dares to attack. They are likely trying to disrupt our army's speed. Xiong Yuan, dispatch thirty thousand of the Long family's Black Leopard Army to eliminate them. Do not let them escape. With the Black Leopard Cavalry's speed, they will surely be crushed."
Upon hearing the military intelligence, Dong Xiuxian immediately issued his order.
"Yes, my lord. My Black Leopard Army will definitely annihilate them." Xiong Yuan quickly replied.
From behind Dong Xiuxian's army, thirty thousand cavalrymen clad in black armor, riding black mounts, charged towards Wei Qing.
This Black Leopard Army was also a formidable cavalry force. All soldiers were at maximum level, their equipment was a complete set of platinum-grade, and their mounts were not ordinary warhorses but stronger black panthers.
Black Leopard Cavalry versus Tiger Leopard Cavalry!
Both armies were powerful cavalry units. Which one would prove superior?
The thirty thousand Black Leopard Cavalry, visible from afar, stirred up clouds of dust, like ten thousand panthers entering a forest.
Upon seeing the enemy, Wei Qing also felt their strength and said, "All generals, prepare yourselves! The enemy has arrived!"
The soldiers quickly got ready, holding their weapons in one hand and the reins in the other.
Three kilometers, two kilometers, one and a half kilometers!
"Fire!" Wei Qing had been meticulously calculating the distance. As they reached attack range, he immediately put away his weapon and began to launch his sleeve darts.
These sleeve darts were small and easy to carry, with three capable of being fired from each side. With various range bonuses and spiritual energy enhancements, their effective range could reach 2000 meters.
However, to unleash their full power, they were most effective within 1500 meters.
"Swoosh swoosh swoosh!!!"
A volley of sleeve darts whistled through the air, rapidly streaking towards the enemy.
The enemy's vanguard had no idea that an attack would be launched at this moment, nor did they expect the range of Wei Qing's projectiles.
"Ahhh!!"
Suddenly, Xiong Yuan's Black Leopard Army suffered heavy casualties. Many soldiers and their black panthers were shot down.
"Shields!" Xiong Yuan shouted immediately.
As the Black Leopard Army raised their shields, the attack of the sleeve darts was finally blocked.
"Form ranks, accelerate charge!" Xiong Yuan commanded again.
All the black panthers formed a charging formation. All the soldiers unleashed their spiritual energy, transforming into a giant black panther that blocked all the incoming sleeve darts.
"Retreat!" After launching one wave of attacks, Wei Qing did not engage the enemy in a direct confrontation. He turned his mount and immediately retreated, refusing to fight them head-on.
The enemy's cavalry was indeed fast and strong, and their commanding general was also quite capable.
However, Wei Qing's cavalry was no slower. Not only did they benefit from the territory's barracks bonus, but their mounts were also superior to the enemy's. It was not easy for the Black Leopard Cavalry to catch up to Wei Qing.
As Wei Qing and his men retreated, they saw the enemy still in pursuit. Smiling, Wei Qing said, "Drop!"
Objects the size of spheres were stealthily dropped onto the ground, with countdown timers displayed on them.