Counting the time, Lin Yan has been in the Cangzhou Prefecture military camp for a long time. His purpose in joining the army was not only to serve the country passionately, but also to increase his strength through killing on the battlefield, so as to gain a different perception!
Now, I have almost achieved the desired feeling, and it’s time to leave!
However, the military camp is no different from other places. You can't come and go when you want. Lin Yan is currently thinking about finding a good time. At this moment, an order came, asking him to lead a team to attack and gather information about the barbarians.
The order came from the school captain Wu Gai. Although he was always wary of this person and felt that he was not very real, he had to obey the orders of his superiors after all. Moreover, the task of just collecting intelligence is indeed the duty of their cavalry team.
"Okay, I understand!" Lin Yan replied to the soldiers who came to deliver the order, and then began to assemble the team to prepare.
This time it was just a scouting mission, not a war, so there was no need to bring the entire team. Therefore, Lin Yan just took Lao Zhong and his party and set off.
Of course, Monk Chen and Guo Toad will not be left behind. Their injuries have been recovered and have almost recovered. If something unexpected happens, they can play a surprise role.
After Lin Yan led the team away, Wu Gai looked at the direction they left and murmured to himself: "I wonder if we can meet again after this time?"
Then he raised the corner of his mouth in a slightly weird arc, paced towards the camp with his hands behind his back, and said: "He who knows the current affairs is a hero!"
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On the other side, after Lin Yan led the team out of the camp, they headed all the way to the border between the two countries. He did not go straight to the southern barbarian territory, because that would inevitably be discovered by the other party. Instead, his whereabouts would be exposed, and the gain would outweigh the loss.
You can despise the enemy strategically, but you cannot despise your opponent tactically, because that will make you pay an unbearable price!
Lin Yan led the team to search carefully along the national border, but found nothing. There was no trace of barbarian invasion at all. Everything still seemed so normal.
This is very strange! After all, according to the order of Captain Wu Gai, the barbarians should have done something, so they were sent out to investigate. But now it is peaceful, but it is inconsistent with the previous order.
"Is it because the barbarians are hiding too deep?" Lin Yan just had this idea, but was quickly killed by himself, because he led the search very carefully. If there is something really wrong, no matter what It should have been missed!
"Commander, what do you think is wrong? Could it be hidden somewhere deeper, such as in the southern barbarian territory?" said Lao Zhong on the side.
Lao Zhong is not young. In terms of qualifications, he should be considered the oldest among them! Not to mention in this cavalry team, even in the entire Cangzhou Prefecture, he is a veteran with a lot of experience.
As the saying goes, "A man becomes better with age, and a soldier becomes a god with age." If you can still survive after experiencing large and small battles, there is something extraordinary in itself!
Lin Yan looked at him and said, "Old Zhong, what do you think?"
Lao Zhong pondered for a moment and said: "The border guards of the Southern Barbarians are not tightly guarded. Most of them are poor small tribes. They are also poor people who cannot survive and are not a big threat. Our army has also reached an agreement with some of these tribes. We have made some secret agreements and can get some information."
From Lao Zhong's words, Lin Yan also knew that the Nanman territory was not monolithic and could also be penetrated.
In fact, it makes sense when you think about it. Even within the Southern Barbarians, the only people who enjoy the glory and wealth are the powerful. The barbarians from these poor tribes were even driven to the border and lived a precarious life all day long. Their living environment was extremely worrying. It is not difficult to understand that they did some things that were not conducive to the southern barbarians in order to survive.
Lin Yan did not agree with the behavior of "betrayal" and was even extremely disgusted! Because if they can betray their companions for profit today, they will betray you without hesitation tomorrow!
This kind of thing is completely unreasonable, because for them, survival is the only reason!
However, from Lin Yan's point of view, he couldn't blame anything. After all, the existence of these people was beneficial to Tang Jun to a certain extent!
Moreover, first those in power abandoned them, and under the pressure of survival, they chose to embark on this path in desperation.
Lin Yan thought for a moment. Although he was wary of obtaining information from barbarian tribes, there was no better way until now.
Although the school captain Wu Gai looked smiling, but if he returned empty-handed this time, the other party might use this as an excuse to deliberately make things difficult for him.
For some reason, Lin Yan always felt that Wu Gai paid extraordinary attention to him, which made him feel uncomfortable.
"Maybe it's an illusion!" Lin Yan shook his head and got rid of the unnecessary emotions.
Then he glanced at Lao Zhong and said, "Do you have a way to contact me?"
Old Zhong said: "There is a small tribe not far ahead. The barbarians there have had several transactions with us in the past. I should be able to contact you."
Lin Yan said: "Okay, Lao Zhong, you can sneak in with a group of people and get some information!"
Old Zhong said: "Yes!"
Soon, he took the soldiers in disguise and set off! For them, this disguise is also a necessary means, which can save some unnecessary troubles, and at the same time, their whereabouts will not be easily exposed. It is very practical!
Lin Yan and the others are waiting here. After all, the situation is unknown now, and it is very dangerous to step into the enemy's territory rashly!
I have to say that Lao Zhong’s work efficiency is still extremely high! Within half an hour, Lao Zhong brought back the news: "The barbarians are preparing to raise troops in an attempt to repeat the incident in Cangzhou Prefecture!"
After hearing this news, even Lin Yan couldn't help but look solemn and his eyes were cold.
He was a witness to the changes in Cangzhou Prefecture at that time. Under the iron hooves of the barbarians, countless Tang people were trampled and ravaged without mercy, and even their former comrades fell under the attack of the barbarians.
If something like this happens again, it means that the same tragedy will happen again, and the consequences may even be more serious!
Because Cangzhou Mansion at this time is not as good as before. It has not fully recovered after the devastation of the war. If it starts an all-out war with the barbarians again, it is still unclear what the chances of winning are!
"This matter is of great importance, and the news must be passed back as soon as possible!" Lin Yan thought, and quickly sent a few cavalry back to the camp to report the news.
This is what Lin Yan learned from the previous battle in Cangzhou Mansion. The battlefield situation is changing rapidly, so it is always right to be cautious. In order to prepare for various emergencies that may occur along the way, sending a few more people can ensure that the message can be accurately conveyed.
After making these arrangements, Lin Yan saw Lao Zhong's hesitant expression and asked, "Old Zhong, is there anything else?"
Old Zhong said: "Besides this, there is another piece of news, but it is not certain."
Lin Yan said: "Tell me about it."
Old Zhong said: "I heard from people in the tribe that a group of barbarian soldiers passed through this place recently. They seemed to be well-equipped and dressed differently from ordinary barbarian soldiers. I guess it must be some big shot. However, these are just Presumably, the specific situation is still unknown.”
Lin Yan pondered for a moment after hearing the words, and thought: "Just now there is news that the barbarians are preparing to make a big move, and there is such an unusual group of soldiers appearing here. There is a high probability that it is related to this matter. It seems, It’s necessary to get in touch!”
He looked at Lao Zhong and asked: "Do you know how many people there are in that team? Where are they now?"
Old Zhong said: "According to the people in the tribe, there are about thirty of them, guarding a carriage, so they are not traveling very fast. Calculating based on the distance traveled, they should be going about ten miles to the west from here. place."
Lin Yan thought for a while after hearing this. With the speed of the cavalry, it shouldn't be very difficult to catch up with them. Moreover, with the current combat effectiveness of the cavalry, even if he only leads a group of cavalry, he still has some opportunities.
He had never been a hesitant person. Now that he had made a decision, he no longer hesitated and quickly led his cavalry to pursue him in the direction pointed out by Lao Zhong.
As they rushed forward with all their strength, they soon discovered the traces of the team in front. Just like the information Lao Zhong had received before, about thirty cavalrymen were guarding a carriage that looked extremely luxurious. The so-called big shot should be riding on the carriage at the moment.
However, these people didn't look like they were in a hurry. Shi Shiran, who didn't know better, thought they were here for a spring outing, and they were too leisurely and comfortable!
Lin Yan frowned slightly when he saw this. The unclear situation in front of him made him undecided for a while, wondering whether he should take the initiative.
Just when he hesitated, the team in front seemed to have discovered them, and suddenly began to accelerate, galloping towards the depths of Nanman territory.
Old Zhong on the side said urgently: "Commander, they have noticed us. Once we go deep into the southern barbarian territory, we will lose this opportunity."
Lin Yan was struggling in his heart at this moment: "Should we pursue or not? If we choose to pursue, if it is a trap, then we and others will be in danger. After all, the cavalry in front does not seem to be very powerful. This is too similar." I’ve prepared the bait for myself and others!”
"But once you give up the pursuit, you will lose the opportunity to explore, and maybe your side will lose the opportunity in the upcoming war."
In the end, Lin Yan waved his arm and directed the cavalry to pursue. Because he felt that his current realm and status were not worth the enemy's elaborate layout.
Moreover, my action was decided on the spur of the moment and did not give the enemy time or opportunity to react, so it was worth the risk!
Lin Yan led the cavalry in pursuit at full speed and soon caught up with the cavalry in front. After a fight, the opponent was successfully eliminated. It was so smooth that Lin Yan wondered if these people were just wooden stakes used for practicing martial arts. They had no power to resist!
This was obviously not in line with the historically fierce style of the barbarian cavalry, so Lin Yan was secretly wary!
"People in the car, you are surrounded. Come out!" The soldier called several times, but there was no response from the car.
A soldier opened the curtain of the carriage, and Lin Yan saw the scene clearly, and his face immediately darkened. There were only stones inside, and there was no one at all!
"Fell into a trap!" Lin Yan muttered secretly. When he turned around, he saw dense enemy troops rushing out from all around. At this moment, they are already surrounded by each other...
