A thousand cavalry led by Ma Chao and Chen Dao galloped very fast. Even though the cold wind howled in the night and was biting to the bone, Ma Chao and Chen Dao still endured the cold and continued to drive until late at night before resting.
Fortunately, there are guides in the army, as well as businessmen from the Western Regions recruited previously, who can clearly guide Ma Chao and Chen Dao.
Without a guide, Ma Chao and Chen Dao could easily get lost.
Along the way, we encountered many desert areas. Moreover, some areas are not suitable for large numbers of cavalry, because with the guidance of a guide, detours can be avoided and the army can go smoothly.
When the army led by the two men arrived near Qiancheng, they found a hidden place and hid a thousand cavalry. Then, the guide took Ma Chao, Chen and a group of more than ten people towards Qiancheng.
This is to understand the situation first.
When Chen Dao and Ma Chao arrived at the city gate, there were people coming in and out, but there were not many people and it looked very shabby. The reason for this is that Moxituo successively recruited troops in the Western Regions. Many of the young men in Qiancheng were recruited, and some people fled to hide.
There were only a few old veterans staying at the city gate, responsible for guarding the city gate.
The two walked around the city and did not notice the patrolling soldiers. From this, they judged that there were not many troops stationed in the city.
Chen Dao and Ma Chao also went to the palace in Qiancheng.
The palace in Kancheng was originally magnificent and solemn. Today, there are only a few soldiers guarding the palace, and they are not the most elite soldiers.
This made Chen Dao and Ma Chao happy.
Chen Dao also asked the guide to understand the people's situation about the war in the Western Region. After asking again, he got the news that the local people hated the Tianzhu people.
The reason is simple. Tianzhu soldiers like to rob and rob women to defile them.
As a result, the people of Kucha were in turmoil.
After Chen Dao learned all the news, he was completely relieved.
When Tianzhu's troops came to the Western Regions, they did not practice moral governance or govern the place, but only plundered. If it were just like this, it would be a fool's dream for the Tianzhu people to control the Western Regions.
Tianzhu people are too arrogant.
Chen Dao felt relieved and led his horse beyond the city and back to the station where a thousand cavalrymen were stationed.
"Report!"
Just at this moment, a sentinel came back in a hurry.
This was what Chen Dao spread around.
Chen Dao was very strict in running the army, so he arranged sentinels to keep an eye on him on the way to Qiancheng.
The sentry looked a little anxious and reported: "General Chen, the people we are following west of Qiancheng have received news that a large-scale Tianzhu army has appeared thirty miles to the west and is heading towards Qiancheng. "
Chen Dao's pupils shrank.
So fast.
I actually ran into it.
The arrival of Tianzhu's army means that the King of Tianzhu Chaori is also here.
If Chen Dao had thousands of cavalry under his command, he might be able to forcefully raid King Chaori, take the opportunity to fight and then evacuate. Chen Dao now has only a thousand cavalry in his hands and cannot fight against King Chaori.
Chen Dao was thinking in his mind, looked at Ma Chao and asked: "Meng Qi, King Chaori is coming with his army. The opponent has many troops and we can't destroy them. What do you think about this?"
Ma Chao's eyes were eager and he said: "General Chen, I have one point of view: take the city first. The city is in front of us. If we don't take it now, we will miss a good opportunity."
"It's like a woman stripping naked and you just watching. It's a waste of energy."
“If God doesn’t take it, you will suffer the consequences.”
"No matter what, we must win it."
Ma Chao had a tough attitude and said: "As for Tianzhu's army coming, even if we are defeated, we can still evacuate. With our strength, we can roam and fight, and we can fight against the Chaori King."
Chen Dao thought for a while and said: "Let's make an assumption and assume that we are the Super Sun King of Tianzhu. He should have great confidence in this battle. Especially since there is no news coming back from the front, the Super Sun King You won’t be in a hurry, and you won’t be overly impatient.”
"When King Chaori arrives at Qiancheng, he will definitely enter Qiancheng to station himself and take the opportunity to rest and recuperate."
"Then, replenish the food and grass."
Chen Dao analyzed the situation, his eyes were bright, and he further said: "Meng Qi, you said that if we take Qiancheng, can we plot against King Chaori?"
"too difficult!"
Ma Chao shook his head and answered.
Although Ma Chao was a martial artist from Xiliang, he had also read some books. He explained: "It's a very simple reason. If the king of Qiuci is here and can be used by us, we can use his strength to confuse King Chaori."
"Without the leader of Kucha Kingdom and the people who cooperate with us, it would be impossible for us to quietly deal with King Chaori after entering the city."
"General Chen, I suggest that we enter the city and set fire to the granaries in the city, leaving no supplies for King Chaori. Then, we leave the city and prepare to roam around and fight with King Chaori to harass his army."
Ma Chao said: "In short, King Chaori will not be able to settle down in Qiancheng."
When Chen Dao heard Ma Chao's words, his eyes suddenly lit up and he said with a smile: "Meng Qi, you just said it well."
Ma Chao was confused and asked, "What's good?"
Chen Dao explained: "Fire attack is good."
Ma Chao thought about it for a while, but he didn't think of how to attack with fire. He said, "It's difficult for us to attack with fire. Don't we have this chance?"
"No, there is a chance."
Chen Dao was very excited and explained: "According to the original plan, we first captured Qiancheng. Then, we announced in the city that the Tianzhu people were coming, and they wanted to arrest the people as soldiers and rob the people of their money and women."
"Anyway, the bad reputation of Tianzhu people has spread widely. After we spread the news, countless people from the Western Regions fled in all directions."
"The people in Kancheng fled. On the one hand, it made Kancheng empty, preventing the people from being caught by King Chaori, and leaving no food for King Chaori. On the other hand, we took the time to find the west gate of Kancheng, which is King Chaori. Arrangements were made inside the city gate where they came with the army.”
Chen Dao elaborated on the follow-up details.
He finished detailing his follow-up plan and asked, "Does Meng Qi think the plan is feasible?"
"feasible!"
Ma Chao's eyes were bright and he spoke without thinking.
There was a look of yearning in his eyes, and he said: "Although this arrangement cannot severely damage Tianzhu's army on a large scale, it is enough to give King Chaori a blow. Once the first step is completed, we will evacuate quickly. If King Chaori is angry, send someone to come Chase us and give them a shot in return."
Chen Dao smiled and said, "That's what I mean."
Ma Chao looked excited and said, "Just do it and get ready for war."
Chen Dao nodded and immediately made arrangements to mobilize the army and attack Qiancheng. A group of people attacked the city. Because of their fast speed, elite troops, and the fact that they had no preparations for the city, they easily captured the city.
Chen Dao quickly spread the news according to the plan and at the same time prepared for the next ambush.
