"Okay, you and I have nothing to complain about." Ba Xingtian patted the adjutant on the shoulder, "The higher-ups may have their own considerations. We just need to ensure that we can win at any time. If we can defeat this border army from the city in one fell swoop, , we can keep the border safe for at least one year."
"But the people of Gao will also know that we have a way to cross Pozigou." Yin Youyi sighed.
The so-called strange moves are nothing more than clever plans and clever tools. The two armies have been going back and forth here for several years, and they have used all kinds of strategies. It is difficult to win by surprise. Therefore, what can help the army take the upper hand are more magical weapons, such as the "Suspended Sky Rope" they are using at the moment.
This kind of rope is a newly developed ordnance developed by the Ministry of Industry. The main material is no longer hemp rope, but thin copper wires. God knows how those people turned red copper into something like spider silk. These silk threads are intertwined with each other, making it have the softness of hemp rope and the toughness of gold and iron. It can set up a hanging bridge on both sides of the rock wall. Coupled with special hooks, it can not only allow fully armed soldiers to The soldiers quickly crossed the chasm.
Their battle plan for this trip was also based on this magical weapon.
In the front, General Zuo led a large force of 9,000 men to contain the enemy's main force head-on. Baxing Tianling's elite bypassed Pozigou and launched a pincer attack from the side and rear, piercing the ribs of the Gaoguo army like a sharp knife. The opponent would never have expected why a group of Qi Guoqi troops would appear behind them, and then thinking about whether Futian Fort was lost, the morale of the army would definitely be in chaos.
However, as the adjutant said, the enemy will naturally learn a lesson after suffering this loss, so strange weapons should be used in operations with the greatest benefits.
"It's good to be able to maintain peace for a year," Ba Xingtian said with a nonchalant smile, "Who knows what changes will happen in one year, maybe the Ministry of Industry will come up with something new by then."
"Do you know the inside information?" Yin Youyi looked curious.
"Absolutely. I heard that it is a kind of thing called a machine beast, which is suitable for this rugged mountain valley." When he said this, he unconsciously looked to the east.
"Sir, Gyeonggi is in the north."
Ba Xingtian slapped the back of his head, "Who told you that I was watching the Ministry of Industry?"
"Then you must be missing your family? No... you obviously don't have a family." Yin Youyi pondered for a moment, then pretended to be enlightened and said, "Oh, I understand, you are thinking about your disciple."
"Hmph, if you don't know how to guess, just shut up." Although Ba Xingtian said this, a smile appeared on his face.
"Hey, if His Highness is still in the border army, I can guarantee a complete victory in this battle." He said regretfully, "General Zuo just wants too much stability."
At this time, a captain came forward and reported, "Sir, all the brothers are here, and no one is left behind!"
"Very good." Ba Xingtian waved his hand? "Recover the hanging rope, teams continue to move forward!"
Apply in the afternoon? The spies in front captured the figure of Gao Guo's border army.
In fact, there is no way for a team of ten thousand people to completely hide their whereabouts? They were discovered by local hunters shortly after entering the border of Qi State. With high bounties, these people can be said to be the eyes of the border army.
Is the encounter location at this time still considered an extension of Pozigou? But the height of the fissure has dropped to about three to four feet, and it has receded from a cliff to a hillside? The width expanded to hundreds of feet? Are those weird stalagmites gone on the surface? It is enough for the passage of the army. Walking another thirty miles to the northeast, you will reach Baixi Lake - the landscape there will suddenly become open and flat, and the numerical disadvantage of the Qi Kingdom's frontier troops will be revealed.
Therefore, it is best to take action before the other party gets out of this ups and downs area.
Ba Xingtian took his adjutant to a high place in the rear and got closer to check the enemy's situation.
"Sir, do you see? Their heavy transportation is all... wood?" Yin Youyi made an unexpected discovery. "Do they want to build a new station?"
"I'm afraid that's it." Ba Xingtian said in a serious voice. The road from Futianbao to here is not easy? The bulging hillsides greatly obstruct the view, and there are many forks in the valley. No general would want his troops to stay here longer. If we can gain a foothold at Baixi Lake, a good view can effectively prevent Qi Guojun from sneaking into the valley to ambush? You can also get a stable rear passage.
The only reason why the Qi State border troops did not seize this place was that it was too far from the rear garrison.
"Is this already a naked invasion?" Yin Youji smacked his lips.
"It depends on who it is. As long as it doesn't hit Leizhou Mansion? The court will probably accept it - after all, to the ministers who have never been to the border, this place is just a wasteland with no one living in it."
While Ba Xingtian was speaking, two roars suddenly sounded from the north.
The dull echo reached everyone's ears along the valley.
"Thunder? No...it's the sound of artillery shelling!" Yin Youyi perked up, "Is General Zuo taking over the enemy?"
"Don't worry, let them fight first." Ba Xingtian said calmly, "Give me my order, everyone is ready to take action!"
The sound of artillery came intermittently, and even Gao Guo's rear troops who were still marching were in some confusion. Some people stopped and hesitated, while others continued to drive their livestock forward, making the valley bottom much more crowded.
Ba Xingtian remained motionless.
Until two soaring firecrackers shot into the sky, making a sharp and piercing whistle. Even though it is more than ten miles away, its sound is clearly audible.
That was the signal agreed upon by the two militaries!
"Blow the trumpet and attack with the entire army!" Ba Xingtian gave the order.
The sergeants who had been gearing up for a long time suddenly rushed out from behind the hillside and headed towards the Gaoguo troops in the valley! Although the opponent sent out scouts, they were basically concentrated on the right wing and front. They did not expect that a surprise force would pass through Pozigou and go directly behind them.
The marching team suddenly fell into chaos!
Ba Xingtian rushed to the front, the giant sword in his hand whipped up gusts of wind, and blood mist was splashed wherever the blade touched.
"Hold on, don't retreat!" An enemy general restrained the troops while driving his horse towards Ba Xingtian, "I am Meng Duo from the High Kingdom, and I will be known by my name!"
"I'm your grandfather!" Ba Xingtian caught the opponent's spear with one hand, pulled him off his horse, and then slapped the opponent's head with the handle of the knife, knocking the opponent's head to pieces.
"This horse belongs to me!"
After taking care of the enemy general, he turned over and mounted the opponent's mount, and charged into the crowd again.
The soldiers of Gao Kingdom were horrified to find that no matter whether it was a crossbow or a chopping knife, they could not stop this man's charge. The sharp blade seemed to have lost its usual sharpness. Even if it struck the opponent, it would only leave a light gray mark.
With his indestructible strength and invulnerable body, someone quickly reacted.
"The power of Fudo Myojin! It is Qi Guo's guardian Ba Xingtian!"
"Why is he here?"
"Where is the Alchemist? Inform the front team quickly!"
The effective resistance of this force only lasted for more than ten breaths before disintegrating. Once one person turned around and ran away, panic would spread like the wind.
And crowding amplifies the effect of collapse.
Everyone fled toward the exit of the valley, while Ba Xingtian followed and chased them all the way, and the blood splattered on him half of his armor was dyed red.
But surprisingly, in less than a quarter of an hour, the density of the crowd suddenly dropped, as if he had killed the entire army.
How is this going
There are not as many as 20,000 Gaoguo border troops.
The situation that Ba Xingtian envisioned was that General Zuo and his elite troops would attack the opponent from front to back and eliminate their effective strength to the maximum extent. When the enemy's formation was in chaos and they fled in a hurry, the two troops would gather together to further expand the results.
But he did not see General Zuo get the flag.
In this moment of hesitation, he had already led his men and horses out of the valley, and the view ahead suddenly broadened.
Ba Xingtian saw Baixi Lake not far away at a glance.
At the same time, there were so many soldiers standing by the lake that it was almost impossible to see the head. They were lined up, armed with spears, and showed no sign of having experienced a major battle.
The flags fluttering in the wind in the team are all the military flags of the High Kingdom.