Chapter 167: The Fall of Black Wind Fort
Chapter 167: The Fall of Black Wind Fort
September 25th, 2017
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Although the transportation of supplies back to the mountain camp had begun three days prior, with a quantity of over ten thousand, it was impossible to complete the delivery in just three days, especially with the batches being sent in separate shipments.
In three days, more than half of the supplies, numbering in the tens of thousands, remained unmoved.
However, Wang Ti and his men didn't seem to consider changing their methods, even though Wang Hao's troops had seemingly departed. Wang Ti intended to continue using this transport method to return this batch of supplies.
Everything seemed fine, but on the fourth day, a situation arose.
The supply convoy came under attack, and within half a day, four separate convoys were ambushed, resulting in the loss of forty to fifty warriors from the Third Battalion.
Under these circumstances, it became nearly impossible to transport goods out of the Black Wind Fort. Any attempt to exit through the mountain camp's gates would result in the convoy being slaughtered within an hour.
Wang Ti remained calm in the face of this situation. What could they do if they were blockaded?
Now that the enemy had revealed themselves, it was time to respond. Wang Ti could either lock down the fort's main gate and await reinforcements from the mountain camp, or gather his forces—seven to eight hundred bandits—to form a cohesive unit and escort the remaining supplies back safely. Both options seemed viable.
Wang Ti preferred the former option, as he was uncertain about the enemy's numbers and strength and didn't want to take any unnecessary risks.
As Wang Ti patiently awaited reinforcements from the mountain camp, disaster struck. The enemy had infiltrated the fort!
"What's going on?" Wang Ti asked anxiously, hurrying towards the scene with a messenger from his bandit troops.
"A group of about ten people disguised as our men tricked their way through the main gate," the messenger reported. "Among them is a formidable warrior. Currently, they have taken control of the fort's main gate, and their reinforcements are on the way. I suggest we gather our forces and hold our ground in the Assembly Hall until backup arrives."
Wang Ti had initially asked out of curiosity, but he was surprised by the messenger's eloquence and combat experience. Not only did the messenger provide a comprehensive yet concise update during Wang Ti's journey to the main gate, but he also offered his own advice.
Wang Ti was impressed by the messenger's report, but instead of heeding his suggestion, he immediately rallied all the forces of the Black Wind Fort to retake the main gate.
After all, the enemy only had about ten people, and Wang Ti saw no reason to back down without a fight.
The Black Wind Fort was already on high alert due to the previous attacks on the supply convoys. Wang Ti's order to mobilize the bandits was swiftly executed, and soon, hundreds of them rushed towards the main gate.
Wang Ti's response was swift, but he was a step too late. By the time his forces reached the gate, Pei Yuan Shao had completely secured it, and their reinforcements had arrived.
This cavalry unit, consisting of only a hundred or two hundred riders, charged into the fort and utterly defeated Wang Ti's gathered bandits!
It was undeniable that this cavalry unit, whether in individual strength, collective might, or equipment, far surpassed anything Wang Ti's bandits or even the Third Battalion could match.
In terms of equipment, Zhang Xiong's cavalry was fully armored from head to toe, while Wang Ti's forces, including the Third Battalion, lacked such provisions.
With Pei Yuanshao leading the charge, Wang Ti's bandit forces stood no chance. A single charge from Pei Yuanshao's troops was enough to scatter them.
"Sir Wang Ti, we must retreat! The mountain camp cannot be held. We need to disperse and minimize our losses!" A messenger from the bandit forces changed his expression and immediately advised Wang Ti.
The messenger's quick assessment left no doubt; he was undoubtedly from the Flame Battalion.
His name was Zhao Yin, and he was among the most outstanding in the Flame Battalion, second only to Zhao Gang's group of four. This time, as Zhao Gang and his group graduated, Zhao Yin followed Zhao Gang and Wang Yi to the Third Battalion, only to encounter this situation.
Zhao Yin, accustomed to the Flame Battalion's combat style, immediately shared his assessment.
However, Zhao Yin was not part of the Flame Battalion, nor was Wang Ti.
Hearing these words, Wang Ti's anger surged, and he glared, shouting, "This mountain camp was entrusted to me by the lord. Even if I die here, I will not retreat a single step!"
"If you dare say such things again, I'll teach you a lesson!" At that moment, Wang Chao arrived, brandishing a long spear. Simultaneously, Wang Tian and Wang Xing joined him. All four of the Black Wind Fort's members with strength ratings above 60, excluding the Flame Battalion, had gathered.
"Your arrival is perfect. Let's join forces and take him down. Only by capturing him will we have a chance to counterattack!" Wang Ti's expression brightened at the sight of Wang Chao and the others.
Wang Ti was referring to the spear-wielding Pei Yuanshao, who led the charge. It was because of Pei Yuanshao's fearless charge that their forces had been so unstoppable. Now that Wang Ti wanted to counterattack, capturing Pei Yuanshao was crucial.
The four nodded without hesitation and rode their horses directly toward Pei Yuanshao.
(End of Chapter)
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