In the land of Cangbei, the wind and sand are raging, and the sun is setting and the road is exhausted.
The desert scene extends endlessly in all directions. The land here has been tortured by the scorching sun and drought to the point of rocky outcrops.
There are cracks in the sand, and the fine yellow sand has been ravaged endlessly by the wind. Each grain has countless tortures and helplessness, and the desolation and desolation are vividly displayed.
Here, life is hard to find, like a forbidden land of life, with only the occasional wandering ghosts as companions.
If it weren't for the dilapidated city left behind and the three bright red characters Cangbei County on the boundary monument, no one would be willing to believe that this was once a county-level administrative district.
The desolate world has stripped away the old prosperity and hustle and bustle without a trace.
Two years have passed since the yin and yang were reversed and the Hundred Ghosts Walked at Night. Cangbei County seems to have not recovered from the catastrophe. However, this is only the appearance seen by ordinary people.
Fifty thousand Xia troops were on foot and riding on the Cangbei Straight Road, which was still under repair and maintenance. Many of them were no strangers to this place, and they were accustomed to the desolation and desolation.
Just because in the days when Zhou Bai did not go south to expand his territory, the north of Cangshan Mountain was the military training ground.
After escorting caravans time and again, fighting against grassland bandits and Jin cavalry, I have become very familiar with the "ghosts" in this area.
If you ask some of the experienced veterans whether Cangbei County can be inhabited and reclaimed, the answer must be yes.
The target of the battle was announced by Zhou Bai, and everyone knew who the enemy was. The 100,000 Jin Army cavalry were very powerful, but there was not much fear or nervousness on the faces of Sergeant Xia.
Even in order to relax, the military judge allowed to chat quietly at this time. This is the experience of the war, and there is a certain degree of relaxation.
A new recruit from Longfeng who joined the Forbidden Army saw that everyone was chatting and laughing freely, so he asked the question he was most concerned about: "Boss, the Lord said that after winning this battle, he will grant us more fields. Is that right?" Really?"
"You don't need to ask. When the propaganda officer announced the policy and military orders, I saw that you didn't listen carefully. The land is at our feet, and the entire Cangbei County will be granted to the sergeants." Another veteran immediately slapped the recruit on the forehead and said fiercely. .
"Here? This place is like a desert, desolate and broken. Can we farm?" The recruit looked in disbelief and shook his head repeatedly.
"What do you know, kid? Of course it didn't work two years ago, but now the world has changed drastically. The underground has regained its vitality. Now you see that there is no vitality but only the surface."
"The Canglan River will soon connect to Cangbei. Just wait. If I can make a great contribution and die in battle, I may be able to ask the king to grant me the land and protect this place." A veteran from Cangbei said, coming from his pocket He took out a piece of moist soil and inside it was a piece of plant rhizome.
Before the recruit's eyes could shine and he scanned the dead land, there were sounds of horse hooves ahead. This was the return of the sentry who had gone out to investigate the military situation.
The commander quickly rectified the military discipline and ended the pre-war relaxation time with a few words: "Okay, if you can't become an officer, just think about how to kill the enemy and get promoted later. The sergeant is just the basics. I want to make hundreds of dollars." Acres of land, at least sharp soldiers..."
At this time, in the middle of the marching team, Zhou Bai and a group of subordinates were also discussing Cangbei County.
"Two years of spiritual energy recovery and residual Yin energy counteracting, and with the intervention of the Taoist priests and many land gods, Cangbei County has now restored 80% of its pre-ghost disaster vitality... I believe that as long as there is sufficient water source, the imperial court can start the relocation plan. "
“If the monks trained by various sects, especially Ling Zhifu, are mobilized to focus on restoring and intervening in Cangbei, it is expected that Cangbei will be like Cangnan within three years.
Listening to the reports of the Taoist officials, Zhou Bai nodded slightly: "After the Canglan River connects with the Ningjiang River, it will definitely flow into Cangbei through Cangshan Mountain. The mountain gods and water gods will cooperate. But the premise is that we win this battle. No one dares to look south again!"
Not long after the tone was set, urgent military intelligence came.
"Report, fifty miles ahead, there is a large-scale Jin sentry cavalry, among which there are eagle shooters blocking our army's outpost exploration."
"Let Chu Kai teach these golden people a lesson, remember not to go too deep."
"Report, there are many Jin Shamans within a hundred miles. They are summoning wolves and wild beasts, trying to attack our military formation."
"Li Yuan, lead the group of Taoist priests to clear the obstacles, and send a message to True Lord Shao Yuan, asking him to go to Yinshan Mountain."
One retaliation after another, Zhou Bai was extremely efficient and counterattacked one by one against the methods used by the Kingdom of Jin.
In particular, the Jin Kingdom shaman actually tried to use extraordinary means to interfere with the war, which puzzled him.
Is it possible that the support given by the Black Emperor's lineage is so great that these shamans can't understand the heights of the world?
From ancient times to the present, the prosperity of the cultivation world has been directly proportional to the prosperity of civilization. The level of cultivation in the Central Plains will always be higher than that outside the region.
Even though the spiritual energy recovery is now global, for a while, the high-end combat power of the grassland monks will definitely not be comparable to that of the Xia Kingdom.
At most, they could only rely on the size of the kingdom and the number of shamans to fight a war of attrition, so Zhou Bai directly invited Shao Yuan to go to Yinshan.
It was not necessary for True Lord Shao Yuan to carry out the suppression of the Jin Kingdom's national destiny and break into Yin Mountain to destroy the ancestral temple. Most of the Shamans of the Three Realms would not dare to leave Yin Mountain even if he showed up.
Yinshan Mountain is not only the location of the dragon veins of the Jin Kingdom, but also the gathering point of spiritual energy on the grassland. Once something goes wrong, the entire Jin Kingdom’s cultivation world will suffer.
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With 80,000 cavalry, plus the tribal cavalry recruited on the way back, the number of the Jin army now exceeded 100,000.
Once there are more than 10,000 people, there is no limit, let alone 100,000 cavalry.
Thousands of billowing military flags flaunt the splendor and vastness of its territory and the majesty and power of its army.
These powerful soldiers, who had just experienced a great victory in the Southern Expedition and had built up strong self-confidence in Liang Jun, were all ferocious and full of murderous intent.
Such a large army could destroy the country at any time, but Hu Yanhe always felt a little uneasy.
At first, he thought it was because the Northern Capital was broken and the dragon veins were turbulent, which caused his luck to be implicated. However, as the sentry riders and shaman reported the investigation situation, he understood that it was still the pressure brought by the opponent.
Why only bring 50,000 people? Does the Xia Kingdom think that the battle on the grassland is the same as in the mainland?
But when we think of Zhou Bai's record, this "old friend" has prospered in Dingzhou and has not suffered a defeat since the uprising.
At present, 50,000 cavalrymen want to defeat his 100,000-strong army. I am afraid they really think they have the strength.
Therefore, no matter how loud and confident the tribal leaders were, Hu Yanhe maintained a steady attitude and repeatedly ordered all tribes to be cautious.
Forty thousand forbidden troops, five thousand cavalry, five thousand subduing demons, and fifty thousand infantry and cavalry are all elites, and everyone is a soldier.
After checking the relevant information about the Dingxi army's defeat at Menjuguan, Hu Yanhe's expression became more solemn. It was obvious that the main factor why Dingxi could not occupy the border town was the failure of the military confrontation.
Because of the internal strife in Jin Dynasty, it did fall behind the martial arts revolution in the Central Plains, but he did not lose confidence. As a country on horseback, only the prairie people knew the power of the cavalry regiment.
In history, the Jin Kingdom broke through the northern border many times. The reason why they were unable to occupy too much land was not that their cavalry was incompetent, but that the farther south they fought, the more various terrains were mixed together.
Fighting on the mainland in the endless plains, if one hundred thousand cavalry is afraid of fifty thousand infantry, then there is no need for him to be the golden king.
Come on, let's see who is more powerful, your infantry and soldiers, or my king's cavalry, Torrent.
Just as Hu Yanhe continued to reorganize his army and prepare to fight, the Xia army that had entered Cangbei County suddenly slowed down.
After an in-depth investigation by the Sentinel Cavalry, they found that these Xia people were actually repairing roads, cities, and canals along the way.
They were not in a hurry, and seemed not to care at all that there were 100,000 golden troops waiting on the grassland.
After ten days of this, when Xia's army finally walked halfway through Cangbei and arrived at Cangbei County, the 50,000-strong army refused to leave again.
In the past, Cangbei County had both farming and animal husbandry. Farming was mainly in the south of the county, and grazing was mainly in the north. This was determined by the geographical environment.
On the boundless Cangbei grassland, Hu Yanhe and his horsemen were galloping. They were dozens of miles away from the main camp. There were hundreds of yellow sheep in front of them, fleeing for their lives.
"Side, rush this way!"
"Sheep with the head shot."
"Don't shoot the lamb to death. The adult sheep will be left behind if you shoot them."
Amidst the roar of arrows, yellow sheep died on the spot one after another, and the entire army was wiped out in a short time.
Under the sharp arrows of Huyanhe's horsemen, none of the yellow sheep, which are famous for their speed, could escape.
But this is normal, just because they are the Jin King's personal bodyguards, Hu Yanhe's personal bodyguards, and they can all bend bows and shoot vultures, making them rare elites.
But before he could celebrate the success of the hunt, the messenger hurried over.
"Your Majesty, news came back from thousands of households at the front line, saying that Xiahou ordered the entire army to stop in Cangbei City. They did not say when they would set off."
Hu Yanhe frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Have you found Huo Feiguang's Xia Qi?"
"No trace has been found yet, and all ministries are already trying their best to search."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, the heavy snow is coming, and these Xia people will not be able to survive on the grassland where the white-haired wind blows!"
The general's kind comfort inspired Hu Yanhe, and he understood why Xia Jun was procrastinating.
Heavy snow and white-haired wind can destroy the lone Xia Cavalry that penetrates deeply, and they can also destroy his 100,000 cavalry!
Also, food...
Why did he, the majestic golden king, want to go out hunting? In fact, he wanted to share some of the logistical pressure. One hundred thousand cavalrymen chewed horses, and the consumption of cattle and sheep was too appalling.
This is not Liangzhou. We can feed on the enemy, and we have left behind a lot of baggage all the way back north.
"Send an order to support 5,000 cavalry to Zhahe, and tell him to stop making small fuss and cut off the Xia Army's logistics supply line."
"In addition, the tribes nearby for 1,500 miles are all suspected of collaborating with the enemy. Do you know what to do?" Hu Yanhe looked at the general coldly.
"The general will understand that the cattle and sheep of these tribes must be sent to the army to prevent them from becoming enemies."
By November 7, the Jin army exceeded 10,000 cavalry and penetrated deep into Cangbei County, conducting military cover over the entire territory.
In order to protect the food road, Chu Kai led his newly expanded 5,000 cavalry to attack many times. Unfortunately, the time was short and the strength of the cavalry was lagging behind. After losing thousands of cavalry, he could only retreat to the vicinity of Cangbei City.
Fortunately, the Taoist group was not suppressed by the shaman group, and news of key military mobilizations could be sent back in time, so that the Xia army in the city would not be blinded.
At this time, Cangbeicheng's military rations were only enough for 50,000 infantry and cavalry for one month, but the Jin army was under greater logistical pressure and could no longer sustain it for long.
The monks from both countries predicted that there would be heavy snow within half a month, and the war was imminent.
On November 9, Huo Feiguang led his troops to appear five hundred miles behind the main force of the Jin army. The Jin army was unable to encircle it and escaped.
For many days after that, Huo Feiguang appeared and disappeared, killing thousands of Jin troops and escaping from the siege.
Hu Yanhe did not expect that the combat power of this lone cavalry was so strong, especially the five hundred dragon cavalry, which were simply unstoppable.
However, whenever the Jin army wanted to deploy more main forces for encirclement and suppression, the Xia army in Cangbei City would take advantage of the situation and go out to attack in large numbers.
After a lot of pulling and pulling, Xia Jun actually got another food transport convoy.
The Jin Army was shaken internally, and the nobles in the rear of the Jin Kingdom also started talking after hearing the news. Is there nothing the King of Jin can do with his main force and a small group of three thousand cavalry?
After defeating the Northern Capital, it is really a shame to pursue and suppress them by ourselves and still lose our troops and generals.
The matter has developed to this point. It can no longer be solved by rescuing Wanyan Zonggu. Hu Yanhe must win a big victory to re-establish his prestige.
The golden man seeks strength, he cannot be weak.
On November 11, Hu Yanhe gathered the main force and advanced to Cangbei City, and Xia's army responded.
In the past, for the sake of safety and fairness, when Cangbei City was used as a forum for transactions between the two countries, many gaps were deliberately made in the city wall. In addition, the Yin Qi eroded the city bricks, so Cangbei City could not hold on.
Of course, forcing the Jin army to come near Cangbei City had achieved Zhou Bai's goal.
Although the battlefield on both sides is open, it is not an endless grassland, and the 100,000 cavalry will be greatly restricted.
The sky was dark and oppressive, the military energy boiled and collided, and the Haechi and the black wolf fought close to each other amidst their screams.
The tests that should have been conducted for more than half a month have been completed long ago, and the two armies came up for a decisive battle.
One hundred thousand golden cavalry could not spread out, so Qianhu Zhahe could only be ordered to lead 30,000 cavalry to attack, but its majestic power had already shocked the Xia army.
The sergeants in the front row turned pale and held the big shield tightly in their hands. During the battle in Cangnan, they had never seen such a huge cavalry army attack.
"Block it! Block it! After death, your family will be safe and you can live forever in a blessed land!"
Boom, boom, boom, the golden cavalry swept in like a violent storm, the majestic battle flags fluttering in the wind, and the 30,000 cavalry were like a chasm breaking open, unstoppable.
The rolling torrent rushed straight to the front of Xia Jun. The deafening roar and the sound of armored hooves triggered the transition between heaven and earth.
Divine arm bow, release!
The overwhelming heavy arrows caused countless golden cavalry to fall, causing chaos. However, the cavalry legion that had already charged only stopped for a moment and could not stop them after all.
Bang bang bang~
Soon, the sounds of wailing, screaming, and fighting were heard endlessly.
Under the brutal impact, Xia Jun in front was holding a large shield and wearing thick armor, but he still could not completely stop it.
However, it is meaningful that thousands of Xia army elites died on the spot. Their special iron shields mitigated the impact of the Jin army to the greatest extent.
"The Demon-Suppressing Army!"
Zhou Bai looked serious, seized the opportunity when the impact slowed down, and ordered in a deep voice.
The 40,000 imperial soldiers blocking the front all gave way, and 5,000 demon-suppressing soldiers wearing thick black armor formed behind them. Their hands were one foot long and weighed dozens of kilograms, and their long-handled swords jumped out impressively.
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
"Mo Dao Formation, slaughter!" Five thousand demons were subdued, their swords moved forward, and murderous intent suddenly swept across them.
Jin Qi, who was trapped in the military formation, was helpless in front of Mo Dao and was slaughtered bloodily.
The blade kept cutting off the horse's legs, killing the golden soldiers, and the sounds of squeezing into flesh and blood could be heard one after another.
"No, what kind of weapons are these!"
"Save me, they are the demons of hell!"
It's too late, I'm stupid
(End of chapter)
