Yan Xing led the troops from the rear and arrived at the Di camp in the evening. He saw that the place was in a mess, but there was no return from the Qiang people.
Cheng Yi found out that the Qiang people were chasing into the mountains, and said worriedly: "General Yan, Kesu and the others have not been heard from since they entered the mountains. Could there be some accident?"
Yan Xing frowned slightly and said: "The Qiang people have always been greedy for power and advanced rashly. If the Di people are outmatched, they may pursue them directly. Send people to investigate first and be careful. We will camp here tonight."
Cheng Yi also felt that something was fishy, so he immediately sent a horse team to investigate. The rest of the troops camped on the spot, and some of the barracks could still be used.
Some soldiers found that several wooden warehouses and stone troughs for storing grain were very clean. The Di people must have retreated and took away the grain and grass. It was convenient for the Xiliang army to get the materials locally.
During dinner, Cheng Yi said in the tent: "Ma Chao escaped this time, and no one has rescued him yet. It's really incredible. Now that the Di people have suddenly emerged, I'm afraid there are experts who can help, so it's better to be careful. "
Yan Xing sneered and said: "The Ma family's father and son are far away in Xiliang. All the generals have abandoned the secrets and turned to the bright side. Even the Qiang people have taken refuge with the lord. Who else can save Ma Chao? This son is brave and foolhardy, but he is just a reckless man. Even if he escapes by chance, he will not be able to save Ma Chao." It’s nothing to be afraid of.”
Cheng Yi sighed: "Ma Chao has been calmly facing the enemy since he escaped from Jincheng, and he has been careful at every step. These actions are definitely not done by Ma Chao."
Yan Xing waved his hand and said with a smile: "Even if he suddenly becomes enlightened, there are at most 10,000 enemies in our army. We have all the advantages. Even if he has some means, it will be in vain."
Cheng Yi shook his head and said: "Knowing yourself and knowing your enemy is a surefire victory. This matter is too strange. I hope the general will act with caution."
Yan Xing laughed and said: "When the Xiliang uprising happened, the general was also a hero. How could he become timid when he encountered setbacks in the Central Plains? We, the heroes of Xiliang, should be like Dong Zhuo, who stirred up the situation in the Central Plains. What's the point of Ma Chao, a mere brat? ?”
In order to avenge his father, Ma Chao and Han Sui raised ten Xiliang troops to attack Guanzhong. Later, they negotiated peace on the Weishui River. Only Ma Chao returned to Hexi, and the rest of the troops were coerced and lured by Han Sui.
This time Ma Chao escaped from danger, and everyone was afraid. Once this person escaped from Xiliang and raised troops to take revenge, no one would be able to think of it easier, so they all came out to chase Ma Chao.
But along the way, Cheng Yi felt more and more that Ma Chao was doing things with divine help, and he was completely different from before. Thinking about his sudden escape from Wuquan Mountain, there must be someone secretly helping him behind the scenes.
But until now, he has not figured out why. Even if King Qiang is willing to help Ma Chao, he does not have such means to deal with the pursuing soldiers.
While discussing with Yan Xing, there was suddenly a commotion outside. Tan Ma returned to the camp, and everyone looked flustered after entering the tent. Cheng Yi's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly felt that something was not good.
The two men entered the tent and reported to Yan Xing: "General, something bad happened. The entire Qiang army was wiped out."
"What?" Yan Xing stood up suddenly and said in a deep voice, "Did you all see clearly?"
Kesu, the general who was exploring the horse, was killed, and many Qiang soldiers were shot to death by random arrows. None of the war horses and weapons were left. The Di people told them about camping in the back mountain pasture.
"Hiss—" Yan Xing's face changed drastically and he looked at Cheng Yi: "The entire Qiang army was wiped out, how could Ma Chao be so vicious?"
Cheng Yi looked solemn and thought: "If the horses outnumber the troops, they will definitely hunt down Kesu's troops and kill and retaliate to their heart's content. The whole army will never be wiped out. I'm afraid they were ambushed!"
"Impossible, impossible!" Yan Xing turned around twice in the tent, "Which one of Ma Chao and Di Ren would set up an ambush? Could there really be an expert to help?"
Cheng Yi said: "All these things are definitely beyond what Ma Chao can do!"
"Ma Chao!" Yan Xing gritted his teeth and growled, then sneered: "No matter how capable he is, with my 20,000 elite soldiers, he can be defeated easily."
"General Yan, don't be impulsive!" Cheng Yi said: "Although the Di people are nothing to worry about, if someone directs and dispatches, you can't take it lightly. It's better to report this matter to General Han first, and then make a decision."
Yan Xing remembered that he was scolded by Han Sui earlier and feared he would be charged if he allowed Ma Chao to escape this time. He sneered and said, "To deal with Ma Chao, one move is enough!"
Cheng Yi advised: "It is better to send people to find out the actual situation of the enemy's army first, and then send troops before it is too late."
Yan Xing said angrily: "We are waiting to find out the enemy, but Ma Chao is nowhere to be seen. If he escapes into Nanshan, it will be difficult to capture him. If we don't take the opportunity to eradicate him now, will he kill me when he comes back to take revenge?"
At this moment, a general entered the tent and said with cupped fists: "General, I will ask for orders to go out to battle tomorrow and offer Ma Chao's head under the tent."
When Yan Xing saw this man, he laughed and said, "Hahaha, my wise nephew will kill Ma Chao if he takes action."
The person who came was Yan Xing's nephew Yan Ba. He was born with supernatural powers and had the courage of an overlord. He could wrestle a yak by himself and had the power to pull up mountains. He was named "Ba".
Yan Xing kept him by his side, hiding his strength as a personal soldier, actually to prevent Han Sui from attacking him.
Although the two were Weng's sons-in-law, Yan Xing knew that this old father-in-law was ruthless. Once his interests were touched, his own son would dare to kill him. If he planned to kill Ma Chao this time, he might kill himself next time.
Now that Ma Chao is about to escape, he has to send Yan Ba in advance. As long as Ma Chao can be killed, the prestige of his uncle and nephew will surpass that of Han Sui. This is also a good opportunity for the rise of Xiliang.
Yan Ba said in a buzzing voice: "In recent years, Ma Chao has been so powerful in Xiliang that he has been revered as General Shenwei Tian. I think he is just relying on his father's reputation and others have given him the title. It's time for this title to be replaced." .”
Yan Xing patted Yan Ba on the shoulder, nodded and said: "My good nephew has the courage of an overlord. You are the strongest person in Xiliang. The title of General Shenwei is prepared for you."
Yan Ba left happily, and Yan Xing ordered the whole army to set off at five o'clock tomorrow. Yan Ba was the vanguard, and Cheng Yi stayed at the camp to take care of the food and grass. When Han Sui's army arrived, they would hold a banquet to celebrate the victory.
Early the next morning, Yan Xing was dressed neatly. People outside shouted at his horse, so Yan Ba left the camp first and went straight to the Diren pasture.
Five thousand Xiliang cavalry roared in the mountains, filled with smoke and dust, and soon came to the place where the Qiang people were killed. They saw corpses strewn on the ground, with blood stains already solidified, and traces of being bitten by wild beasts. It was too horrible to look at.
"Those who don't know how to live or die, disgrace our Xiliang army!" Yan Ba cursed and led his troops through the valley.
An hour later, the sentry horse came to report that the Di camp had been discovered. Yan Ba rode his horse to the top of the mountain and saw that the valley was flat and wide with gentle slopes from east to west, which was most suitable for cavalry attacks. He laughed and said: "These idiots have set up camp." At the lowest level, isn’t it just looking for death?”
Then he sent word to his troops to prepare and formed the most impactful front arrow array. Yan Ba took the lead and charged straight towards the enemy camp.
Going down this high slope, the speed of the cavalry will be maximized. Even if there are people in the camp who are on guard, they will not be able to stop the impact of thousands of horses.
Rumble——
The sound of horse hooves was like thunder, echoing in the valley. The Xiliang army's lineup was more orderly than that of the Qiang soldiers. They were like huge rocks rolling down the hillside, unstoppable.
Until then, the Di people ran out of the tent and fled in panic, like a frightened rabbit scurrying around in the grass.
Yan Ba scanned the enemy on horseback, looking for Ma Chao, and shouted: "Ma, come out and fight!"
