Chapter 29: Deception

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  In the forest.

  Zhou Huchen slowly opened his eyes from a deep sleep, and then he immediately jumped up and shouted loudly: "Is it our turn now?"

  "Master, don't be in a hurry! Don't be in a hurry! There's still plenty of time! First let everyone get up and have something to eat, eat their fill, and then we'll give Jian Nu a show!" Zhou Wanjiang appeared in front of Zhou Huchen with a meaningful smile:

  "Uncle Jiang, what time is it now? How's the situation outside?"

  "Don't worry, young master! With the great general personally in charge, nothing unexpected will happen. Let's eat something first, Liu Qianhu is waiting for news at the edge of the forest, and it'll be our turn soon!"

  "Okay! It seems there's still enough time, let's eat something first."

  Zhou Huchen also smiled, this was one of his tactical designs, very simple, just a feint to the east and strike to the west. Zhou Yuji was in charge of engaging Jian Nu's strongest cavalry, making a strong diversion. Behind him, it was very... simple, led by Liu Qi, who would lead these 400 most ferocious cavalrymen to launch a heavy blow on Jian Nu's main force while they were fetching water. Because Zhou Huchen had already judged the situation clearly, this attack had a great chance of success.

  Just last night, when Zhou Huichen proposed this bold plan, Zhou Yuji, who had long wanted to have a fierce and intense battle, agreed without hesitation.

  With some stiffness in his limbs, Zhou Huchen raised the water bag handed over by Zhou Wanjing, and the icy water entered his mouth. Zhou Huchen took a refreshing gulp.

  The warriors woke up one after another, and the late breakfast began...

  The scout roughly saw the knight who was galloping wildly, and the person who was galloping wildly with the fluttering war flag hinted to Liu Qi that he should make preparations.

  Zhou Yu is about to clash with Du Malan again, and Du Malan feels a hint of fear, which is an unprecedented feeling. Du Malan was commanding the battlefield at the age of 16, starting from being a low-ranking ordinary infantryman, step by step becoming what he is today, he himself doesn't know how many battles he has participated in, relying solely on his own bravery and ferocity. This Zhou Yu is probably the most formidable opponent he has ever encountered, that kind of unstoppable momentum, that kind of "I'll take you down" fighting spirit makes Du Malan feel suffocated, today, he finally knows what it means to be truly formidable.

  Zhou Yuji and Du Maler's second head-on confrontation is about to begin. At the same time, in the woods, cavalry commander Liu Qi shouted: "Depart!"

  Four hundred strong cavalrymen burst out of the woods on the east side in an instant, rushing straight to the north of Yangliuqing Town. The target was already very clear. These fierce cavalrymen were going to bypass Yangliuqing Town and then... attack Jian Nu's main force.

  By the side of Wuqing Lake, the white flag with a red border fluttered in the wind as Meileertu, commander of the vanguard, led his troops to fetch water.

  "Report to the commander! Enemy spotted in the northeast direction!" Suddenly, a scout rushed in like a madman:

  Tu Luo's vision went dark for a moment, and in just one day and night, they had already lost 5,000 men. Zhou Yuji was too formidable this time! This couldn't be Zhou Yuji's reinforcements, Tu Luo knew the mettle of those other Ming troops. And who knows what Duma'er was thinking, actually letting the Ming army bypass Yangliuqing Town - this news was like a thunderclap on a clear day.

  "Pass the word, cavalry to counter-attack! Let Banta hold them off for me! Otherwise, I'll have his head!"

  This Banta is newly appointed cavalry leader, because of yesterday's battle, the original mixed cavalry leader has been beheaded by Tulo.

  The order was given, and Lord Turo stepped back into the infantry phalanx without hesitation. He then began to arrange the infantry's defense, with several rows of long gunners in the rear, shield bearers in front, and a line of archers at the end. Several hundred firelock hand from Goryeo were also quickly summoned over.

  The enemy has entered the field of vision, Liu Qi took the lead, behind him were several of the strongest riders, followed by Zhou Wanjing, and behind Zhou Wanjing was Zhou Huchen.

  Banta, who had just been promoted to cavalry leader, was perplexed by the order to attack. According to the scout's message, weren't the Ming army's cavalry currently fighting against Dumaile? How could they appear here now? This was simply inconceivable. Had they split their troops?

  "Charge!" Banta raised the war knife in his hand:

  No matter what, there is a lesson from the past, now apart from fighting, Banta has no other choice.

  The cavalry's charge was the most thrilling and fastest way of fighting in this era. As the distance between the two sides quickly narrowed, Liu Qi drew his war sword, his war horse already at top speed.

  The other side is not real cavalry!

  Liu Qi smiled somewhat strangely.

  Because, apart from that leader of Jian Nu, many Jian Nu cavalrymen behind him suddenly swung their knives wildly.

  The most standard and effective way for cavalrymen to use a war knife is not to swing it down, but to drag it behind them and flexibly use their war knife according to the combat situation. Due to the high speed of the war horse, the rider only needs to move the war knife slightly according to the situation, and with the help of the horse's speed, the knife can exert its maximum lethality. A knight who meets the cavalry standard can flexibly grasp his own offense and defense, and this is also the most energy-saving way to hold a knife.

  These so-called cavalry were clearly hastily assembled and were just a group of people who knew how to ride horses, they should be the same cavalry that fled in their first battle.

  In a cavalry collision, wildly swinging a sword is stupid behavior!

  Because this way can't use full force at all, and it's not good for defense and offense either. Only those riders who haven't received formal training would be so stupid.

  Four hundred cavalry arrived in an instant, and a thunderous attack of ten thousand troops began.

  With fiery passion, Liu Qi swung out his own war knife. As the leader, Banta was equally fearless and charged forward to meet him head-on.

  The cavalry of the Khan's slaves charged forward with a loud yell, and the knights led by Liu Qi also let out a loud battle cry. They were determined to kill these barbarians and make these brutal invaders pay for their lives.

  Banta, who was fighting against Liu Qi, was very brave and had some experience. His performance was not bad, almost evenly matched with Liu Qi. The war knives clashed, and the two sides crossed each other, but the several Ming army riders behind him became his nightmare. Several of them were no weaker than Liu Qi, and they were all selected to be the vanguard's top fighters.

  It wasn't even Zhou Wanjing and Zhou Huchen's turn to make a move against the Jian Nu leader, when a Ming army cavalryman neatly beheaded Banta.

  There was no suspense afterwards... Just like a clear wind sweeping away fallen leaves, the Ming army cavalry led by Liu Qi was like a tiger entering a wolf pack. This so-called cavalry was too weak, they didn't even know the most basic rules of cavalry charging, let alone their combat effectiveness, which wasn't worth mentioning.

  Do not expect untrained riders to contend with real cavalry, for true cavalrymen are seasoned warriors, born to kill.

  It wasn't long after the collision that these Jin slaves' so-called cavalry saw their comrades constantly being chopped down from horseback, fear began to dominate their consciousness, and there was no other choice but to flee. The gap was too big, as soon as they slowed down a bit, these Jin slave cavalry would become the souls of the Ming army's brave warriors under the knife.

  Zhou Huchen swung out a few knives and there were no more enemies in front of him.

  The war horse galloped swiftly, and with the rolling yellow dragon, the large army of Jian Nu by the side of Wuqing Lake was easily exposed before their eyes.