At the same time, Hu Yanlang, the second bravest warrior of the Northern Barbarians, looked at the rebels gradually retreating from the city, with a fierce light flashing in his eyes. The morning breeze blew, bringing a hint of coolness, but it could not dispel the blood and anxiety in his heart.

Long before the rebels attacked, he received a secret letter from his military advisor, telling him all the moves the rebels might make in the future. The letter mentioned that the rebels would adopt a strategy of dividing their forces and try to exert pressure in multiple directions at the same time to weaken the resistance of the northern barbarians.

He knew very well that if the Northern Barbarians continued to defend themselves, they would not suffer a great defeat, but such delay would only plunge them into a deeper desperate situation.

The Northern Barbarians have vast lands, but relatively scarce resources. Unlike the rebels, they do not occupy the vast tracts of rich land in the Central Plains, which provide them with a steady flow of supplies and reinforcements.

The rebels have an endless supply of food and manpower, but they must seek opportunities to survive and fight back with limited resources.

The northern barbarians have always been the most impatient, otherwise escaping from the grassland and entering the Central Plains would not have become their century-old wish.

Now, there is only one way before them.

That is, the bravest will win when two meet in a narrow road. Taking advantage of the excellent opportunity of the rebel army's division of forces, they took the initiative to attack and reverse the passive situation of the entire Northern Barbarians in one fell swoop.

After the last victory in Yinshan City, the rebel army was still powerful, but it no longer had the same aggressiveness as before.

He believed that only by inflicting a few defeats on the rebels could he truly undermine their morale and force them to retreat.

As long as the rebels feel the counterattack of the Northern Barbarians and hurt them and scare them, their offensive will inevitably weaken and they may even think of retreating.

He slowly walked to the edge of the city wall, overlooking the rebel camp below the city, and a surge of fighting spirit surged in his heart. Although the rebel soldiers were numerous, in his eyes, their momentum was no longer as strong as before.

If we want to truly scare the rebels, we must inflict heavy damage on them in the next battle.

"We must seize this opportunity." He thought to himself, his eyes becoming more determined.

Thinking of this, he didn't even have time to enjoy this long-awaited victory. After handing over the matters on the city wall to his personal guards, he personally went to a military camp in the city.

The location of this military camp is very hidden, surrounded by tall trees. There are four or five sentries guarding the tents alone, ready for battle.

They were tall and wore black armor that gleamed coldly in the sun, making them look mighty. Each sentinel was like a towering mountain, unshakable.

Hu Yanleng walked closer and glanced at the weapons on their waists. They were not conventional spears or halberds, nor were they swords, but the crescent-shaped scimitars unique to the grassland.

The scimitar is shaped like a crescent moon and has an extremely sharp blade. Due to its exaggerated curvature, it always creates a strong sound of wind when it is swung, and the speed is incredibly fast.

"Are you ready?" Hu Yan Leng's deep voice echoed in the camp, like a horn, inspiring the soldiers around him. The soldiers around him stood at attention, their expressions serious, their eyes flashing with expectation and tension.

"Yes, warriors!" Everyone responded in unison, their voices loud and clear, echoing throughout the area.

Hu Yan nodded, feeling secretly relieved.

The people in front of him could be said to be the last foundation of the Northern Barbarians, and they were the most elite troops among the Northern Barbarians - the Eagle Division. Unlike the other conventional cavalry charges of the Northern Barbarians, the Eagle Division was best at dealing with the cavalry charges head-on.

"You know, today's battle will determine our future." He said in a deep voice, his eyes like knives, scanning every serious face. "Facing the enemy's cavalry, we must respond flexibly and give full play to your advantages. The scimitars in your hands are the sharp weapons to cut off the enemy's horse legs!"

There was a gleam of fire in the soldiers' eyes, and Hu Yanleng's words ignited the fighting spirit in their hearts like a raging flame.

Hu Yanleng knew very well that the Eagle Division's flexibility was their greatest advantage. They were able to quickly adjust their positions on the ever-changing battlefield and counterattack against the enemy's weaknesses.

He has full confidence in these people. Every member of the Eagle Division is an elite who has undergone rigorous training. Each of them has extraordinary skills and can ride sideways and respond flexibly to enemy attacks.

They have been training on the grassland for many years and have already honed their fighting skills to perfection.

With these people, they will no longer be helpless when facing the rebel cavalry, and may even be able to catch the rebels off guard.

"Get your weapons ready, organize your equipment, and be ready to attack!" he said firmly, his voice full of fearlessness and courage.

Following Hu Yanleng's command, the entire camp instantly became busy and orderly. The soldiers began to check their weapons and adjust their armor with serious and focused expressions.

Everyone knows that they are about to face a life-and-death battle, and their courage and unity will be the key to victory.

Hu Yan stood in front of the military tent, looking at everything in front of him with a determined gaze. The sunlight shone through the cracks in the tent and fell on the ground, casting mottled light and shadows, as if quietly telling the upcoming battle.

At this moment, his mind was extremely clear that every decision made today would affect the future of Beiman.

"Now everything is ready, only the east wind is missing." He thought to himself, staring at Yandang City in the distance. That was the base of the main force of the rebel army and the key to their plan.

Only if the military advisor sends reinforcements to Yandang City can the rebels' attention be attracted there, giving them the opportunity to take the initiative to attack.

This time, they were fully prepared. After weeks of planning and training, the soldiers of the Eagle Division were familiar with every tactical move, and could even cooperate well in night drills.

Every soldier understood that in the face of the rebels' charge, they had to respond flexibly and give full play to the advantages of their scimitars in order to gain the upper hand on the ever-changing battlefield.

It was also to create opportunities for them to take the initiative and to play such a big game with the rebels.

He believed that no matter how resourceful Lin Zhongyun was, he would not be able to react for a while and would still be immersed in the joy of having everything under his control.

The morale of the rebel army was high, and Lin Zhongyun was full of confidence, believing that the resistance of the northern barbarians was just a temporary struggle and could not shake his advantage on the battlefield at all.

However, Hu Yan Leng knew that the situation on the battlefield could change in an instant. Their plan had been carefully deduced, and they had already anticipated the possible reaction of the rebels.

While Lin Zhongyun was still proud of his strategic layout, the Northern Barbarians' Eagle Master was already lurking in the dark, ready to give him a fatal blow.

"By the time he reacted, the rebel army outside the city had been completely wiped out." Hu Yanleng's mouth corners slightly raised, and he was secretly proud in his heart.

He knew that as long as the Eagle Division attacked, they would be able to quickly and decisively defeat the enemies one by one. After many training sessions, the soldiers of the Northern Barbarians had already integrated the tactics of flexible response into their blood. Facing the iron cavalry charge, the Eagle Division's scimitar would be the most deadly weapon.

At that time, they would definitely not disperse their forces, but would gather them together, and then it would be their turn.

"As long as the rebels' offensive is forced to stop, their siege strategy will be completely ineffective." Hu Yanleng's heart was burning with blood, imagining the upcoming victory. He knew that the rebels' strength lies in their large numbers, and the dispersed forces can quickly form an encirclement, but once they are forced to shrink, they will lose that flexibility advantage.

"At that time, they will definitely not disperse their forces again, but will gather them together." Hu Yanleng's eyes flashed with determination, and he was secretly calculating the next tactical deployment in his heart.

They will launch a fierce attack with lightning speed, directly targeting the core of the rebels and destroying their morale.

……

Just as Hu Yanleng was preparing for the battle, Lin Zhongyun, who was far away in Yandang City, also received news that the Northern Barbarians were sending troops to Yandang City.

"The Northern Barbarians really sent troops to Yandang City this time!"

A general slammed the table in anger and shouted angrily: "Your Highness, since the northern barbarians have fallen into the trap, we can let go!"

"That's right. The previous fight was too frustrating. If it weren't for your highness's order, how could we let the northern barbarians be so proud?" Someone said indignantly.

"Your Highness, give us a chance, let us go fight the Northern Barbarians!" another general said excitedly, his eyes sparkling, as if he had seen the dawn of victory. "We can't let them lead us by the nose anymore!"

"Yes, Your Highness! We have been frustrated for long enough. Why not take this opportunity to defeat the Northern Barbarians in one fell swoop and completely curb their counterattack!" The generals echoed in unison, and the atmosphere became more and more heated.

The ministers were all furious and emotional, and all kinds of voices intertwined together, forming a clamor.

Long before they attacked the city, Lin Zhongyun had told them not to try their best, to avoid casualties, and to create the illusion that they still had hope for the Northern Barbarians, in order to trick them into revealing their true strength.

Now that the Northern Barbarians have sent reinforcements to Yandang City, it means that they have fallen into the trap. How can they not be excited?

Lin Zhongyun listened quietly at the side, thinking secretly in his heart, but did not speak directly.

"It is just as Your Highness expected. The Northern Barbarians can't sit still anymore." Yuan Jingxin stood up, his eyes gleaming with admiration, and looked deeply at Lin Zhongyun. "Your Highness's strategy is indeed superior, and he has already seen through the Northern Barbarians' mind."

"We don't need to wait any longer. This is our chance to defeat the Northern Barbarians in one fell swoop."

Facing the excitement of the generals, Lin Zhongyun remained calm. His eyes penetrated the tent and looked towards the direction of Yandang City, as if he was thinking about some profound truth.

Unlike everyone else who was very excited, Lin Zhongyun had a different opinion on the Northern Barbarians' move to send troops to Yandang City.

Although he expected that the Northern Barbarians would take action under such circumstances, he did not expect that they would make a decision so quickly.

According to the methods of that Northern Barbarian military strategist, it shouldn't be so mediocre. Could it be that he really overestimated him?

At this moment, he couldn't help but fall into doubt for a moment, always feeling that the Northern Barbarians' actions were a bit strange.

However, this did not change his previous plan. He then pondered for a moment and said, "Although what you said makes sense, I think that the Northern Barbarians' move is not just to deal with our siege, but has other implications."

His voice was like the calm surface of a lake, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

The generals looked at each other in bewilderment. Lin Zhongyun's calmness and deep thought made them feel a little uneasy, as if reminding them not to be confused by the current situation.

"Your Highness, are you saying that the Northern Barbarians have another conspiracy?" Yuan Jingxin asked tentatively, with doubt in his eyes.

"Yes, although I don't have any evidence yet, we must remain vigilant."

Lin Zhongyun nodded and turned his gaze to the distance again, as if he was observing the distant Yandang City. "The Northern Barbarians sent troops to Yandang City, perhaps to induce us to split up our forces and cause chaos within us.

They know that our forces are spread out, and this is the perfect time to look for opportunities."

"This..." The generals were stunned, feeling a little uneasy. Lin Zhongyun's speculation made them realize that the matter was far more complicated than they imagined.

"From now on, send more scouts to patrol the surrounding areas."

Lin Zhongyun said in a firm tone, "In addition, we need to send out more spies to find out the true intentions of the Northern Barbarians."

"Yes, Your Highness!" All the generals nodded, and their trust in Lin Zhongyun became stronger. They realized that in the face of a complex battle situation, only calmness and wisdom could lead them to victory.

……

In Yandang City, Chagan Uli walked down from the city wall with a worried look on his face.

The sun shone through the gray clouds and shone on this once glorious city, but now only broken walls and ruins remained. Every step seemed to step on the pain in his heart, making him feel heavy.

Along the way, there were destroyed buildings everywhere, rubble all over the ground, and dust flying everywhere.

The wailing of pain continued to fill his ears, like a sad elegy, tearing at his heart. Some soldiers were crushed by the rubble, while others struggled painfully on the ground, their battle shirts stained red with blood. The bright red and gray intertwined to form this tragic picture.

Chagan Wuli's heart was broken, and his eyes were flashing with uncontrollable anger and sadness.

The scene after the first round of attack made him feel extremely desperate. Although he had ordered everyone to find shelter and make full preparations at the first moment, how could the rolling flint be avoided so easily?

But this is a blessing in disguise. At least they were not directly defeated by flint like Daqian.

Now, they still have a lot of defensive troops in the city, which are enough to deal with the next offensive of the rebels.

But he understood that this was only a temporary measure.

Even the reinforcements sent by the military advisor were just a drop in the bucket, and the key to breaking the deadlock all lay in Huyan Leng.

He now only hopes that Hu Yanleng can be invincible like before, completely open up the situation for his Northern Barbarians, and thus turn the defeat around in one fell swoop. (End of this chapter)