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Chapter 426: Unlocking the Siege of Jiuyuan County (1)
Chapter 426: Unlocking the Siege of Jiuyuan County (1)
September 25, 2017
Ever since Lu Hai Kong's Blackwind Army annihilated the 60,000-strong Wuxian rebel forces, they have been stationed near Jiuyuan County.
With the Blackwind Army's speed, it would be difficult for them to be defeated unless the enemy mobilizes an army of over 100,000.
It is precisely because of the presence of the Blackwind Army that Lu Hai Kong was able to quickly receive news from Jiuyuan County.
Since Ding Yuan has already fled, the Wuxian rebels' attack on Jiuyuan County is now an opportunity for the Blackwind Army to intervene.
However, it seems somewhat far-fetched for a mere 2,000-strong force to intervene in a war against an army of over 100,000.
The warriors at the East City Gate initially held little hope for this cavalry unit, as it would be challenging for even Lu Bu's Flying Wolf Cavalry to directly engage an army ten times their size.
What they didn't anticipate was that the Blackwind Army never intended to confront the massive army head-on. This has never been the Blackwind Army's style; since its establishment, their core strategy has always been kite tactics.
So, upon the Blackwind Army's arrival, they immediately employed this tactic.
The Blackwind Army didn't get close to the enemy; they maintained a safe distance, always keeping a range that allowed them to shoot arrows.
On one side, they encircled the enemy army, firing arrows relentlessly into their ranks, while on the other, they remained vigilant, ready to retreat at the first sign of the enemy attempting to surround them.
This was a rather shameful yet effective strategy, as the Blackwind Army's speed made them uncatchable, and their vigilance denied the enemy any chance of encirclement.
Additionally, although the Wuxian allied forces numbered 400,000, a large portion of them were herders with low combat strength and rudimentary equipment, lacking even basic archery skills. Under such circumstances, it was surprising that the 100,000-strong army seemed completely helpless against the Blackwind Army.
"It's indeed the Blackwind Army. That Lu Hai Kong guy has finally made his move."
The overall commander of the Wuxian rebel forces narrowed his eyes.
During this period, Lu Hai Kong's Blackwind Army had gained quite a reputation on the grasslands. On one hand, the Blackwind Army had protected Lu Hai Kong's caravans on the grasslands multiple times, and on the other, Li Xiong had deliberately promoted the Blackwind Army as the second-best cavalry after the Flying Wolf Cavalry.
As a result, over the past six months, the Blackwind Army's fame had spread across the grasslands, and this overall commander recognized them.
"Indeed, this cavalry unit is well-equipped and incredibly fast. It won't be easy to stop them. Forget it, I don't believe they can bring that many arrows. Pass the order to focus all efforts on attacking the city!"
This was a wise decision, but the order might not be effectively conveyed, let alone executed.
The Wuxian rebels were not a proper army, as had been mentioned numerous times. They were merely a temporary coalition of herders or, one might say, rioters.
Their military proficiency was not high, and they were easily provoked by the Blackwind Army.
Before the Wuxian commander's order could be fully conveyed, a large number of rebels had already pursued the Blackwind Army.
With tens of thousands of rebels drawn away by the Blackwind Army, the pressure on the East City Gate significantly lessened.
However, the Black Gale Legion could only lead away one or two thousand rebels, and the remaining rebels continued their siege under the command of their leader.
But eventually, with a group of rebels lured away by the Black Gale Legion and the arrival of reinforcements at Jiuyuan, the morale of the defenders rose, making it difficult for the rebels to capture the city for the time being.
Nevertheless, the situation for the Wuxian army was still very favorable. The Automaton Beast blocking the East City Gate was on the verge of collapse, and victory seemed within reach. However, at this moment, another group of uninvited guests arrived.
The two thousand Flying Wolf Cavalry, who had been stopped halfway by Lu Hai Kong and successfully lured back using Mind Manipulation Technique, had now returned to the outskirts of Jiuyuan.
Upon witnessing the encirclement and suppression campaign against Jiuyuan County by the Wuxian rebels, the Flying Wolf Cavalry charged forward without hesitation.
Unlike the Black Gale Legion, this group of Flying Wolf Cavalry, lured and decimated by Lu Hai Kong, directly charged into the enemy formation with their two thousand against nearly ten thousand. Their courage was commendable.
Ding Li and Ding Yuan, who were caught up in the charge of the Flying Wolf Cavalry, had no choice but to follow them into the midst of the Wuxian rebel forces.
The warriors on the East City Gate watched as the Flying Wolf Cavalry, which had turned back, charged through the tens of thousands of troops, and complex emotions appeared on their faces.
"What's going on? The Flying Wolf Cavalry? Didn't they leave? How come they're back?"
The commander of the Wuxian rebels wore an expression as if he had just been slapped by reality. He had initially thought that attacking Jiuyuan County would be a lucrative assignment, but first the Black Gale Legion and now the Flying Wolf Cavalry had disrupted his battle plans. One after another, the two most elite cavalry forces of Bingzhou had thrown his battle strategy into disarray, and he began to sense that something was amiss.
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Regardless of the Black Gale Legion or the Flying Wolf Cavalry, neither could significantly impact the overall situation at this point.
The Black Gale Legion could only use kite tactics to lure away one or two thousand troops, while the Flying Wolf Cavalry's arrival was purely a gift.
Although charging into tens of thousands of troops seemed impressive, this group of Flying Wolf Cavalry lacked command. In this situation, their courage was admirable, and they initially overwhelmed the enemy, but they would eventually be crushed by the overwhelming numerical advantage of the Wuxian army.
As expected, the Flying Wolf Cavalry's momentum was quickly suppressed, and the Wuxian army began to overwhelm them, causing the Flying Wolf Cavalry to suffer heavy casualties.
The warriors on the East City Gate witnessed the once-invincible Flying Wolf Cavalry gradually marching towards their demise, and a sense of sorrow arose within everyone.
At this moment, someone spotted a sizable legion approaching from the rear of the Wuxian rebel forces.
This legion had more troops than the Black Gale Legion and the Flying Wolf Cavalry combined, although it was still far inferior to the Wuxian Alliance Army in terms of numbers. However, in terms of momentum, they surpassed the Wuxian Alliance Army.
"Hey, this group of Flying Wolf Cavalry is quite fierce. They dare to charge into the enemy's army with only two thousand men."
Lu Hai Kong, who had arrived with the Bandit Raiders, smiled slightly. The Flying Wolf Cavalry's fierce performance justified his use of Mind Manipulation Technique to lure them back. Now, the Flying Wolf Cavalry presented Lu Hai Kong with an excellent opportunity.
"Let's go! I want to see which is stronger, this chaotic army of ten thousand, or my fifteen thousand Bandit Raiders [Elite]!"
At Lu Hai Kong's command, his army charged forward...
(End of Chapter)
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