Chapter 198 The storm is coming, the eve of the decisive battle! (Subscribe)

Northern Barbarian Camp.

The firelight illuminated Chagan Uli's angry face, as if it was going to burn away the anger in his heart.

After listening to the advice of the middle-aged scholar, Chagan Wuli's expression eased a little, but his heart was still surging.

In fact, he also knew that now was not the time to get angry or to hold anyone responsible.

Although Tan Tai Ao's defeat made him sad, the ensuing battle with the rebel army was what he should consider most.

Chagan Wuli took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He looked at the battlefield in the distance, feeling uneasy. Judging from the repeated defeats at the hands of Lin Zhongyun, the rebels were much stronger and more difficult to deal with than he thought. He was once a warrior on the grassland, always putting courage first when facing the enemy, but now he had to examine this new situation.

In the past, he would certainly have scoffed at the so-called conspiracy, believing that doing so would only go against the principles of grassland warriors.

But now he doesn't think so. All this is because of the rebel army that makes him so afraid.

You must know that this time the northern barbarians came south in full force, in order to fight a decisive battle in the Central Plains and settle the issue once and for all.

If they really fail this time, the price will not only be hundreds of thousands of troops, but also the fortune of the Northern Barbarians for hundreds of years to come. I am afraid that the Northern Barbarians will never recover from then on.

If that happens, he will really become the eternal sinner of the Northern Barbarians!
So, this time he was unwilling to gamble, and dared not gamble. What he wanted was to be absolutely sure.

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and said to Yuan Chenghuan in a deep voice: "Just now, I was blinded by anger."

Hearing this, Yuan Chenghuan calmed down a little. Chagan Wuli was known for his strong character, and it was very rare for him to make such a concession at this time. He knew that if he really apologized, it would be really embarrassing.

"Khan, that's too serious. I do have an unshirkable responsibility for General Tantai's death. However, we are facing a great disaster now, and the only thing we can do is to fight the enemy together."

He took a deep breath, his eyes emitting endless coldness, and said in a deep voice: "This plan was discussed with the military advisor and was implemented only after we confirmed it was foolproof."

"Before passing through the canyon, General Tan Tai must have explored the situation inside the canyon, so he was able to pass through it. But I didn't expect that Lin Zhongyun would do the opposite!"

He said this with gritted teeth, his words full of unwillingness.

Normal people would set up ambushes on both sides of the canyon. This is the safest and most foolproof method.

However, he did not expect that Lin Zhongyun would not play by the rules. Instead of setting an ambush on both sides of the canyon, he set an ambush at the exit of the canyon. This was something he did not expect.

Although he was wary of Lin Zhongyun, he had to admit that the other party was resourceful and every one of his actions was a little unpredictable to him.

This was the case in Yangzhou before, and it is still the case today.

He felt a sense of powerlessness towards Lin Zhongyun, as if every one of his actions was guessed by Lin Zhongyun.

At the same time, the middle-aged scholar also said at the right time: "It seems that Lin Zhongyun's strategy should not be underestimated."

His words were like a sobering dose, making Yuan Chenghuan realize that the current situation was far more complicated than he had imagined.

"But what surprises me is that even if we want to deal with General Tan Tai and his entourage, we shouldn't use such a big fuss. This is too much." The middle-aged Confucian scholar frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about something.

Yuan Chenghuan nodded, secretly alert in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "If we don't take action, I'm afraid he will lead us by the nose."

Chagan Wuli walked out slowly, his gloomy expression growing darker. He looked in the direction of the rebel army, and panic surged in his heart. His eyes pierced through the cold wind, as if he wanted to see through the distant battlefield. At this moment, his heart was like a rolling wave, unable to calm down.

"I failed to steal a chicken, but ended up losing a handful of rice!" He sighed in his heart. This feeling was like a thorn that pierced his heart deeply. Now, he deeply understood the meaning of this sentence. It seemed that every step he took was designed by Lin Zhongyun. No matter how he planned, he was eventually controlled by the other party's wisdom.

What’s more important is that the midwinter has lasted for quite some time, and the temperature these days has been much warmer than before.

He knew that winter would soon pass and the breath of spring would bring new changes. However, if he waited until then to take action, it would be too late.

"At present, the new food and grass of the rebels have not been delivered yet, so they are still a little afraid." He thought to himself, but once they reacted, it would be the rebels who took the initiative to attack. This situation made him feel extremely anxious, like a beast trapped in a cage, struggling everywhere but with no way to escape.

There is no doubt that he doesn't have much time left.

He thought to himself, cold sweat gradually seeping out of his forehead.

This was the first time he was forced into a desperate situation like this.

Finally, Chagan Wuli slowly turned around, looked at Yuan Chenghuan and the middle-aged scholar with a firm gaze, and said in a deep voice: "Since things have come to this, let's do as you planned before!"

"This time, I will definitely support you with all my strength. No matter what, we must put that thief Lin to death!"

"Yes, Khan!" Yuan Chenghuan and the middle-aged scholar looked at each other and responded in unison. At this time, their mood was as heavy as Chagan Uli's, and they realized the importance of this battle.

They looked at each other, and saw solemnity in each other's eyes.
They understood that this was not just a battle, but the future and hope of the Northern Barbarians. If they could not inflict heavy damage on the rebels this time, no one in the world would be able to compete with them. At that time, the Northern Barbarians would fall into endless despair and become victims of history.

Then the two of them walked out of the tent. The snowflakes were falling gently, and the cold autumn wind was as chilling as an invisible blade, constantly hitting their cheeks. However, at this moment, the two of them, without exception, did not care, and walked in the camp with heavy hearts and heads down.

"It seems we have to redo and improve our previous plan."

Finally, the middle-aged scholar broke the silence, his hoarse voice revealing endless disappointment, "This time, we must take every step into our own hands and make sure everything is in place."

"Yes, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."

Yuan Chenghuan nodded and sighed deeply, "Lin Zhongyun is really very smart. How could he be so unknown before?"

Until now, he still doesn't believe that Lin Zhongyun rose from the poor common people. An ordinary family could never produce a talent like Lin Zhongyun.

Just as he was immersed in thought, his eyes involuntarily fell on the middle-aged Confucian scholar.

The man in front of him was different from all the northern barbarians he had met before. He was dressed in Confucian clothes, and his strong physique still showed that he was a northern barbarian.

But whether it is conversation or strategy,
There is no difference between them and ordinary Han people.

He is even more scholarly than the average poor scholar.

So much so that when he first saw him, he thought he was a Han Chinese from Central Plains and almost caused a misunderstanding.

At this moment, the middle-aged Confucian scholar also felt Yuan Chenghuan's puzzled gaze and knew what he wanted to ask.

So, he slowly said: "My father is a northern barbarian, but my mother is a Han Chinese. There are many people with my bloodline among the northern barbarians.

Of course, within the northern border, there are also many Han people who kidnap our people and make them their wives.”

Yuan Chenghuan remained silent about the middle-aged scholar's words, but he knew in his heart that everything he said was true. No matter how tense the situation between the two tribes was, the people on both sides were innocent after all, and they still had to live.

Moreover, although Daqian had frequent wars with the Northern Barbarians over the years, no major conflicts had broken out.

Therefore, commercial and travel transactions among the people always exist, and gradually the cultures of both sides blend together. This trend is most prevalent in the north.

Of course, the imperial court knew all of this, but it simply turned a blind eye.

after all,

They wanted peace on the border, and the northern barbarians also wanted to have a warm winter, so they were very restrained towards each other.

Except for the weakening of Daqian's national strength in recent years, this balance has been broken.

However, seeing that Yuan Chenghuan didn't say anything, the middle-aged scholar continued, "In fact, you people in the Central Plains have a great prejudice against us Northern Barbarians, and more people also like to be hypocritical."

"As the ancients said: There is no distinction in education. Yet you are so hostile to us!
The ancients said: If you are poor, you should take care of yourself; if you are rich, you should help the world!
But what about you Daqian scholars? You study only to climb higher and stand further. You have already stood at the highest point, enjoying endless wealth and splendor, but you still don’t think about seeking welfare for the people, and don’t think about making the slightest change. "

Yuan Chenghuan listened to the words of the middle-aged Confucian scholar and smiled bitterly in his heart.

Who could have imagined that such incisive sermons would come from the mouth of a northern barbarian?
How can these scholars who think they are well-read in the books of sages and saints face themselves?

He vaguely realized that perhaps it was precisely because of this hypocrisy and prejudice that the Northern Barbarians became their greatest enemy. The Northern Barbarians, whom they despised in their hearts, had now become the opponents they had to face. This ironic reality made him feel sad.

Now that I think about it, Lin Zhongyun, who was regarded as a thorn in their side, actually did everything for the people.

Apart from his stance, Lin Zhongyun can be said to have done his best to serve the country and the people.

But their stance is what they cannot abandon the most.

……

at the same time.

The news of the Cui family's demise also spread throughout the world.

Yunfu City, a team of fast horses entered Yunfu City and brought good news.

Yuan Jingxin had received the news early in the morning that Tan Tai'ao's entire army had been wiped out.

"Your Majesty, the Northern Barbarian Cavalry behind us have been completely annihilated!"

"It's a pity that those noble families were ultimately unable to take action." Yuan Jingxin handed over the latest information and spoke slowly, with a hint of regret in his voice.

"Ok!"

Lin Zhongyun nodded with satisfaction, without much surprise in his heart.

In his opinion, the new armor is undoubtedly a groundbreaking product. The combat effectiveness of the rebel army equipped with it has been greatly improved and is no longer what it used to be. Therefore, the annihilation of Tan Tai Ao should be a natural thing and it is not surprising at all.

Judging from the recent battles with the Northern Barbarian Cavalry, the defensive capabilities of the new armor are undoubtedly up to standard. Although it is not as good as the Northern Barbarian Cavalry in terms of comprehensive combat power, at least it is not inferior, which is enough.

Now, what he is most worried about is the situation of Wu Dang Flying Army.

The Wudang Flying Army is a trump card in his hand, and it has not yet been discovered by the Northern Barbarians. This elite force can definitely play an unexpected role when necessary.

Thinking of this, he asked Yuan Jingxin who was standing beside him, "How is the training of the Wudang Flying Army going?"

"The training has basically been completed, and the combat effectiveness is extremely strong." Yuan Jingxin replied with a proud look on his face, "but it has not been tested in actual combat yet!"

"Ok!"

Lin Zhongyun smiled slightly and continued, "The training of the Wu Dang Flying Army must not be neglected. In addition, no unrelated people are allowed to approach the Wu Dang Flying Army. Absolute confidentiality must be maintained."

"Yes, King Wu!" Yuan Jingxin nodded solemnly, knowing what this meant to the rebels. As long as the Wudang Flying Army remained secret, it would be an unknown trump card in their hands, which could play the greatest role at the critical moment.

He understood that only under the leadership of Lin Zhongyun could the rebel army continue to move forward and realize their ideals.

However, he continued, "There is another point that King Wu needs to pay attention to, which is that we are running low on food and grass. It will take at least seven days for the food and grass to arrive here.

If the Northern Barbarians invade in force at this time, I’m afraid…”

This is what he is most worried about.

It is obvious that the Northern Barbarians have been watching covetously for so long that they will not give the rebels time to react.

The next period of time is the most dangerous time for them.

"Your concerns are on point!"

Hearing this, Lin Zhongyun couldn't help but nodded. Although they annihilated the Northern Barbarian Army in the rear in time, the opponent's goal had already been achieved, cutting off their supply line for a period of time.

And this period of time is their best time to attack.

"However," he smiled slightly, with a hint of determination in his eyes, "I have already prepared for this. This time, we have completely destroyed the Cui family, and we have not only seized a lot of food and fodder."

"Pass the order down, tell everyone to tighten their belts and hold out for a few more days. The food and fodder problem will be solved soon."

"Yes, King Wu!"

Yuan Jingxin nodded. This was the only thing he could do now.

However, he firmly believed that this time, Lin Zhongyun would be able to find opportunities in crises and turn danger into safety, just like he had in the past.

After giving all the instructions and waiting until there was no one around, Lin Zhongyun opened the system panel again. He hadn't uploaded any videos for a long time. Now that it was the eve of the decisive battle, uploading videos would definitely attract a lot of traffic.

In fact, by now, he already has a good idea in mind and wants to see what netizens have planned.

This time, he wanted to decide the outcome of the battle in one fell swoop, whether it was Daqian or Beiman, he would wipe them out in one fell swoop...

(End of this chapter)