On the spring mountain road, the rumble of horse hooves could be heard.
Dozens of horsemen were galloping along the mountain road. These people were all wearing heavy armor, long bows and scimitars. Although covered with such heavy armor, there is no burden at all. The body seems to be integrated with the horse underneath it, rising and falling rhythmically as the horse moves forward.
When we reached a relatively gentle slope, there was a mountain road below.
Wu Gen, the leader, raised his right hand high, and the riders behind him slowed down and stopped on the top of the slope. At this time, he and Yang Zheng had returned to their original appearance due to the invalidation of the disguise pill.
A horseman came over and took off his mask. It was Xue Xin. "Fortress leader, we want to ambush here."
Wu Gen was noncommittal and looked around at the surrounding terrain, "Let's take a look."
This time Wu Gen led his team here to ambush the Mo Zhi family. Since the last meeting with An Siyuan, Wu Gen has brought the humans in Shixing Village to the place agreed upon by both parties and carefully settled down.
When Yang Zheng asked about the name of this place, Wu Gen gave him three words: Lingyun Village. This name is taken from the four characters "Qian Xiao Ling Yun". Since it has begun to rise, the next step must be to brave Ling Yun and fight thousands of miles.
With this stronghold, Xue Xin began to start his own military training plan, selecting strong men from the rescued humans, equipping them with armor and weapons, and teaching them how to fight in battle formations.
These people also know that leaving this place is a dead end. Although the training is hard, they have no complaints.
Later, considering Wu Gen's safety, Xue Xin selected several people from the best to form the Eight Riders of Lingyun as Wu Gen's bodyguards. However, this move aroused dissatisfaction from Shixing Village, who insisted on sending people to join the eight cavalry, so Ha Ying, another herdsman, and Zhuo Ke also joined them.
Wu Gen cherished these eight knights very much. Not only did he pass on the inscription of effort to several of them, he also made a sky-shattering bow for each of them.
The Inscription of Strength can gather the power of eight people together to attack and defend together. Even if you encounter a high-level opponent, the combined power of eight people will not necessarily lose to the opponent.
In recent months, Wu Gen has been carefully training his troops, and there have been fewer robberies. An Siyuan received news that the Heita family and the Mozhi family had stepped up their investigation into the last time the human race was robbed, and sent a large number of manpower to search for the possible murderer.
The Baili family has been tortured several times, so much so that they had several conflicts with the Mozhi family, resulting in casualties on both sides.
Gradually, Wu Gen discovered that people were searching outside Shixing Village and Lingyun Village. If this continued, these two strongholds would be discovered sooner or later.
In view of this situation, Wu Gen decided to conduct several raids in the north, far away from the two strongholds, within the scope of the Mo Zhi family. Firstly, to train troops in actual combat, and secondly, to draw the attention of the Mo Zhi family.
This time the troops were sent out to gather the troops from the two villages together. They were still led by Xue Chunxin and Ha Bao was the deputy commander. Even so, there were only about fifty people gathered, which was really a bit scary. However, each of these people has a horse and a pair of armor, which is not inferior to the soldiers of the four families.
"Did the Mo Zhi family's convoy escorting the goods pass by here?" Wu Gen held a riding whip in his hand and turned to look at Yang Zheng. At this time, under the protection of everyone, he looked more majestic.
"Yes, that's what the information from the An Si family said. In addition, the Baili family also wrote that they are willing to provide money and food to help us harass the Mo Zhi family." Looking at Wu Gen standing at the front of the team, Yang Zheng felt inexplicably in a daze. , that scoundrel back then actually has some domineering power of a superior person now.
"Tell them they need 10,000 catties of grain, 200 pairs of armor, and the corresponding horses. If you want us to help them pull chestnuts from the fire, how can we do it without paying some money." Wu Gen sneered, knowing that the Baili family has been under a lot of pressure recently. It's really a bit urgent.
Yang Zheng hesitated for a moment and whispered, "Are you asking for too much? If the Baili family gets anxious, they will report us to the Mozhi family for immediate action."
Wu Gen waved his hand and said disdainfully: "That's why I don't put my stronghold at his Baili home. If they are sensible, they will send the things over. If they report us, huh, we are just these people anyway. They were all guerrillas, burrowing into the mountains, choosing the opportunity to attack, and biting them from time to time to see who could survive in the end.
No matter how serious it is, let it out and say that Mo Zhicheng's death was planned by Baili Su, which will disgust them to death. These days, those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes. If the Baili family is willing to spend so much effort to deal with us, it will not be the other three families who will benefit in the end. Baili Su understands the reason.
By the way, in addition to An Sijia's intelligence, our craftsmen must also be cultivated as soon as possible. Relying on others all the time is not an option. "
Yang Zheng bowed his hand and accepted the job.
"Ha Bao." Wu Gen turned to the other side.
"Young man is here." Ha Bao trembled and quickly rode to Wu Gen's side, carefully staggering half of the horse's body back. Now that Wu Gen was becoming more and more powerful, Ha Bao was a little afraid of the leader of the village.
"How are the shepherds near Shixing Village doing?" Wu Gen asked.
Shixing Village has a small population, and many people were lost during several operations. If there is no external supplement, I am afraid that in a few days not even enough people will be found to go to war, so Wu Gen asked Ha Bao to pay attention to the surrounding herder villages and select reliable people to join Shixing Village to increase the source of troops.
"The leader of the village has recruited nearly a hundred people, but these people have not yet been trained and cannot go into battle." Ha Bao replied carefully.
"Well, we need to step up training, but don't be too hasty for success, and screen carefully to avoid leaking our news. In the future, newcomers should not be placed in Shixing Village, but in Lingyun Village.
Shixing Village is our home base, and only the elderly are allowed here. We must be careful not to overdo it, and we must not make any mistakes. From now on, as shepherds, you should abandon your prejudices and train together with the human race. You and Xue Xin will be responsible for it. "Wu Gen glanced at the other party and said in a deep voice.
"I understand, little one." Ha Bao nodded quickly.
"How are you doing with the practice of the Mind Scripture that I taught you?" Wu Gen suddenly asked, "In the future, we will have more and more people. Sooner or later, you will have to lead the army alone. How can you convince the crowd if your cultivation level is not improved?"
Hearing this, Ha Bao's face turned red. "Master, I have been practicing hard every day and have achieved some success. Master, please rest assured. Ha Bao will follow you to the death."
Wu Gen looked around, but secretly sighed in his heart. There were too few people who could use it, and even hunters like Ha Bao had to coax him. If Baoxiang, Shui Congyue and others were here, I would have a lot more manpower.
Looking around, Wu Gen pointed to a ravine not far away with his riding crop, "Everyone dismounts from their horses and has a rest. They only eat dry food, no fire is allowed, and the horses must be well fed. We are waiting here for the Mo Zhi family." People come. This battle is the first time since our two villages were established. You must fight bravely to be the first to annihilate your opponents. Anyone who is afraid of the enemy will be killed. Those who do not obey orders will be killed. Anyone who robs and gains indiscriminately will be killed. "
After saying that, Wu Gen looked at the people around him coldly, "But they all understand."
Everyone responded with emotion, all looking solemn. Wu Gen nodded with satisfaction and looked at Yang Zheng. Yang Zheng felt a chill on his neck and quickly straightened his stomach.
"Yang Zheng will supervise the army in this battle. He will record military exploits and distribute war gains. Anyone who disobeys military orders will be killed." Wu Gen said coldly.
Yang Zheng quickly raised his hand and said, "I understand."
The team hid in the ravine to rest, and only sent a few people to watch the situation on the road on the slope. After waiting for half an hour, someone reported that the convoy was here. The intelligence was indeed accurate, but there was also an inaccuracy. That was that the number of escorts was not dozens, but nearly a hundred.
In this way, the opponent will be twice as many as himself.
Fight or not, everyone's eyes are on Wu Gen.
"Mount your horse and put on your armor." Wu Gen climbed up from the ground, tightened his sleeves, and walked to his horse.
Seeing Wu Gen's move, Xue Xin whispered to the person next to him: "Give me the order, mount your horse, and prepare to attack."
Soon there was a rustling sound, mixed with the restless snort of the horse. More than fifty people drove their horses to the high slope. Although the terrain was narrow, the formation was not chaotic at all.
Wu Gen urged his horse forward and looked down at the road down the slope.
In the distance, there was billowing dust and smoke, like an earth dragon winding its way. It was said to be a big road, but in fact it could only accommodate two cars traveling side by side, so the convoy was forced into a long formation.
"Xue Xin." Wu Gen greeted back softly. Xue Xin and Yang Zheng hurriedly rode over and pointed at the convoy in the distance. Wu Gen said, "How are you planning to attack?"
Xue Xin sighed, "Captain, it's not easy to charge. Although this place is a good place for an ambush, the terrain is too narrow and the cavalry cannot fully deploy. After launching a wave of charges, they are limited by the terrain and cannot increase their speed. They can only Fight with them in close combat. But in close combat, what matters is personal cultivation, the courage to kill the enemy, and crushing the opponent bit by bit."
Seeing Wu Gen's calm expression, Xue Xin quickly added: "However, there are some advantages to such a terrain, but the opponent cannot cross the narrow passage to provide effective support and cannot get through."
Wu Gen nodded and looked at the people behind him, "Since you can't charge multiple times, then charge once and kill as many as you can. The team is divided into three teams. I will be responsible for the rear of the team. Yang Zheng will lead Ling Yun's eight riders. Block the way, you and Ha Bao each lead a team, and immediately engage in hand-to-hand combat after one impact."
Xue Xin looked a little hesitant and suggested cautiously: "Captain, should you let go of the tail and let the opponent see the hope of escape? This way they won't engage in a deadly fight with us. Moreover, if the entire convoy turns around, it will easily become chaotic. With order and trampling on each other, it is easier for us to succeed."
"No, you can just charge. I will act according to the situation at the end of the team. Before charging, I will cover it with arrows, rush forward and throw a spear again, trying to kill the opponent as much as possible." Wu Gen gave the opponent a cold look, " Take action."
Xue Xin had no choice but to quickly discuss with Ha Bao and others to redistribute the teams. According to Wu Gen's habit, each team included some humans and herders.
Soon, the motorcade rumbled forward and gradually reached the front of the high slope.
Wu Gen waved his hand, and the riders split into three groups and reached the edge of the high slope. At this time, the convoy under the city also discovered the dark line of cavalry on the high slope. The formation was inevitably a bit messy, and someone was loudly shouting to clean up the team.
Taking off the Sky-shattering Bow from the horse, Wu Gen fired an arrow at the man who was shouting loudly and was obviously a leader. The white arrows carried the air current, carrying a series of circular turbulences, and headed straight towards the convoy.
The arrow accurately hit the leader, causing a mist of blood to burst out. Under the huge impact, the person was knocked into the air and smashed into the carriage beside him. After crashing two cars in a row, the tattered bodies were scattered on the ground.
"Release." Seeing that Wu Gen had released the arrow, Xue Xin ordered without hesitation.
Pieces of black arrows flew out, taking advantage of the momentum of the high slope, flying like locusts like a rain to the convoy down the slope, filling the narrow valley.
Wu Gen clamped his horse under him, and like a bolt of lightning, he ran towards the rear of the convoy along the high slope. Its speed is so fast that the horse's body is almost parallel to the ground, as if flying over an eaves and walking over a wall.
"Charge." Xue Xin glanced at Ha Bao and Yang Zheng, took off the long stick hanging on the horse, and rushed down first.
The rumble of horse hooves sounded, and three torrents rolled down. The tip of the spear flashed with cold light, like a group of poisonous snakes, staring at the people down the slope.
