xymnovel Chapter 949 Gathering: The Summary of Gu Changqing's Troops!
Chapter 949 Gathering: The Summary of Gu Changqing's Troops!
At the same time, after Gu Changqing and Su Ye joined up with Wu Xiong's left and right guards and Chong Yan's left and right guards, the army was as strong as a dragon, and the entire camp was filled with a sense of urgency and readiness to go into battle.
Just as things were getting tense, the sound of rapid hoofbeats approached from afar, breaking the tranquility of the camp.
Amidst the rising dust, a swift horse galloped in like lightning. The rider, clad in armor, looked weary, yet his eyes betrayed his eagerness.
After a long and arduous journey, Si Yan finally found Gu Changqing's army.
"Grand Tutor Gu!"
Before the horse had come to a complete stop, Si Yan shouted loudly, his voice hoarse but full of excitement. He dismounted, took a few steps to Gu Changqing, clasped his hands together, and bowed deeply.
"Your Highness, you must have had a long and arduous journey!"
Upon seeing this, Gu Changqing quickly stepped forward and returned the greeting.
"Grand Tutor, there is no time to lose. Our army is in a critical situation and we must regroup as soon as possible to discuss a major plan."
Si Yan shook his head and said urgently.
The Yellow Turban Army nodded, their expressions showing no sign of seriousness, and gave the two guards a few more instructions.
"Grand Tutor, what is your next move?"
"This prefecture is strategically located, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and close to your army's supply lines. It could be a suitable place for a rendezvous. What does Your Highness think?"
"Otherwise, if Chai Hengzhi makes poor preparations and leads an army of seven or eight hundred thousand to Qiandu, the hundreds of thousands of Tan Meng troops under Meng Zhang's command will likely be attacked from both sides, and the situation will turn around and worsen."
The Yellow Turban Army came to their senses and, seeing Su Ye's calm and composed expression, felt a strange unease creeping into their hearts.
"Set off!"
"Your Highness must be extremely careful on this trip. Chai Heng's guerrilla troops are few and scattered, so do not overextend your forces."
Su Ye's Imperial Guards remained the central force, guarding the heart of the smaller army, while eight thousand White Horse Cavalrymen patrolled alongside like a beautiful sight.
Su Ye sighed softly and spoke to the air behind him.
Si Yan took a deep breath and briefly recounted his experiences along the way, from the fall of Qianyuan County to the reunification with Tan Mengjun's army, and then to the decision-making process of coming to find Gu Changqing.
Xiao Jun set up camp in an open area. Campfires flickered, and in the center of the camp, in a rather simple tent, the candlelight was dim and swaying, casting a dim and intermittent light on Su Ye's face.
Upon hearing this, Gu Changqing's expression hardened, and he quickly replied.
"Furthermore, the Yellow Turban Army is still constantly gathering defeated troops from various routes and garrison troops from various prefectures and counties. Qianzhou is a prosperous and densely populated area, and Chai Heng can probably gather nearly 100,000 more troops."
"In this way, our forces will be greatly increased, and we will be more confident in fighting the Yellow Turban Army."
In a short while, Xiao Jun was all ready to go.
"Tell me, the situation is urgent, and I must slow down the offensive as much as possible. Only after the Yellow Turban Army and Gu Changqing's various smaller armies that came to the aid of the emperor have officially joined forces should we attack Qiandu!"
"Grand Tutor, this is exactly what you mean. General Tan has already led a small army ahead and is rapidly heading towards that direction. You must quickly agree on a meeting point to jointly confront the enemy."
Chai Heng's cavalry, with their horses galloping and dust billowing, followed behind Wu Xiong's cavalry, their steps disordered yet their momentum unstoppable.
At the command of the Yellow Turban Army, the small army surged forward like a tide, rushing towards Qianling County.
Meanwhile, as Xiao Jun retreated in a long, winding path, night quietly descended as the last rays of the setting sun faded.
"It is better to delay than to delay. You should return immediately and inform General Tan that you and others met up in Qianling County a few days ago."
The prosperity and dense population of Qianzhou provide me with a continuous source of soldiers. Conservatively speaking, the Yellow Turban Army can gather at most nearly 100,000 more troops in various prefectures and counties of Qianzhou!
Chai Hengzhi pondered for a moment, his gaze sweeping across the map, his finger landing on Qianling County, a county near Hengzhou in Qianzhou.
"Given the Grand Tutor's intentions, you two guards will surely fail in your mission!"
The 100,000 elite troops under Gu Changqing's command of Xiaoqian Pingbu are about to be incorporated into Chai Hengzhi's forces. In addition to the elite troops of Si Yan You Zuo Wuxiong and Chong Yan You Zuo Wuxiong, as well as the defeated soldiers and garrison troops of various prefectures and counties gathered along the way, the forces that Chai Hengzhi can mobilize are not even close to the 700,000 troops at Xiaoguan!
"Of course, you should immediately order the entire army to slow down its march!"
Su Ye secretly calculated in his heart that when the Yellow Turban Army officially fought against the hundreds of thousands of Tan Meng Army under Meng Zhang's command, the troops he had gathered would, conservatively speaking, reach at most 700,000 troops!
Chongyan Youzuo Wuxiong then followed the winding mountain path backward. Although their retreat speed was slightly faster, their formation was well-maintained, though some members fell behind.
"Your Highness, your presence with General Tan's army is truly a blessing to the Great Qian Dynasty!"
Having said that, I turned around, dismounted, whipped my horse, and galloped out of the camp like a bolt of lightning, leaving behind only a series of crisp hoofbeats and billowing dust.
"Your Highness, please tell me, what exactly happened?"
Su Ye smiled, nodded, turned and left, finishing the arrangements for breaking camp.
"If we add the more than 100,000 elite troops under Gu Changqing's command, the Yellow Turban Army's available forces are constantly increasing."
"If we add the more than 100,000 elite troops under Gu Changqing's command, the Yellow Turban Army's available forces are constantly increasing."
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"Grand Tutor, you are mistaken. Qianling County is indeed an ideal place."
The two guards smiled slightly, a resolute glint in their eyes.
"Duke Su, you must immediately order the entire army to prepare to break camp and depart for Qianling County. At the latest, join forces with General Tan's small army, and gather all the loyalist forces to fight Tan Meng's army to the death!"
Watching the two guards' departing figures, the Yellow Turban Army felt a strange sense of emotion. Although that prince was a bit too clever, his dedication to the Xiaoqian Dynasty was truly commendable. No... what use was he!
The entire camp instantly sprang into action, with soldiers quickly packing their belongings, organizing their equipment, and preparing to depart.
Erwei nodded, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes.
Su Ye sat behind the desk, tapping his fingers heavily on the table. He looked at the map spread out on the table, which was densely marked with the Xiaojun's marching and retreat routes, meeting points, and expected troop deployments. A ripple of emotion welled up in his heart.
That old general of the Yellow Turban Army is indeed the backbone of the Xiaoqian Dynasty. Now he is gathering all kinds of loyalist armies at an unprecedented speed. As these armies gather, the power in Chai Hengzhi's hands is expanding at an unprecedented speed. The strength of his army makes me feel a little bit of pressure.
"Jingni, he immediately prepared a secret letter to inform Meng Zhang in detail about the troop strength behind your command and Chai Hengzhi's plan."
The Yellow Turban soldiers, mounted on their warhorses, gazed at the mighty army behind them, composed of elites from all walks of life. They took a deep breath and forced themselves to suppress the inexplicable unease in their hearts.
Upon hearing this, Chai Heng glanced at the map carelessly and nodded.
After hearing this, Chai Hengzhi frowned, then relaxed, and looked overjoyed.
That number, even for Meng Zhang, who now commands hundreds of thousands of Tan Mengjun troops in Luzhou, is undoubtedly a significant threat.
Su Ye, who had been silently standing by, quietly approached the Yellow Turban Army, startling me.
Su Ye secretly pondered, his brows furrowed.