In front of the Bauhinia Pass, the army of Zhao finally arrived. Thousands of horses galloped, and the sand covered the sky. Looking at the majestic momentum that was surging in, Ning Hu, the general of the Yan State who was standing at the juncture, had an extremely serious look on his face.

According to reliable information, the Zhao army from the direction of Yanling Pass had a total of more than 10,000 cavalry and 20,000 foot soldiers. Although compared to the 60,000 Yan troops gathered near Zijing Pass, the other party's military strength was insufficient, but Ning Hu did not dare to despise it at all.

In just over ten days, the army of Zhao State penetrated more than 600 miles into Yan State like a bamboo, and defeated the defenders of Yan State, which is enough to see the strength of this army.

However, for a proud general, any strong enemy is nothing to fear. What's more, the 60,000 elite soldiers of Bauhinia Pass are here, but they are not vegetarians.

Only by knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent can one win a hundred battles. On the way out of Jicheng, Ning Hu had already read all the information he had so far. Li Mu, the rising star of Zhao State, he had heard of it. But this time, Murong Licheng, who commanded the cavalry as the vanguard, didn't know much.

Ning Hu and his generals carefully studied each other's military strength. It is said that this cavalry unit named the Tiger Ben Army by Zhao King Chu Jiangmian himself, originally only about 5,000 horsemen, after the victory at Yanling Pass, because of the capture of many war horses from the Hu people, it was expanded to the current 10,000 horses.

More than 10,000 cavalry can be so powerful? Ning Hu suddenly laughed coldly. Because he is also a cavalry general, he brought the most elite 20,000 cavalry of the Yan Kingdom in his hands! In any case, this time I have to have a good fight with the other party.

Because of the territory and terrain, if you talk about it in detail, the threat of the Yan people is much greater than that of Zhao and several other vassal states. Because of this, the number of cavalry units that Yan State has developed at any cost in the past few years is still very impressive. And General Ning Hu, as a leader in the army who is deeply valued by King Yan, naturally has his own set of marching and fighting.

At this time, he came to Zijing Pass in accordance with the king's order, and his main combat target was Li Mu, but not Murong leaving the city. No matter from which point of view, the little-known Murong Licheng is not worthy of such attention.

However, Ning Hu, who was standing under the banner of hunting, never expected at this moment that he would soon understand the power of the other young general.

The wind came from the northwest, with an air of iron and blood. Ning Hu narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the cavalry figure that appeared faintly in the distance outside the city, he asked lightly.

"Have you arranged for the transportation of baggage and weapons in the rear?"

Hearing the general's question, the generals around him hurriedly replied: "There are enough combat weapons in the city, there is no need for the general to worry, all the rear supplies are safe!"

Ning Hu nodded, at such a tense situation, he believed that no one would dare to slack off. As long as the weapons and equipment are sufficient and the rear supply is timely, then not only is the Bauhinia Pass foolproof, but he also has full confidence in the victory of this war. However, he still gave another special advice.

"We must send more scouts and do a good job of guarding the rear transportation lanes. Order them to keep in touch with the cavalry units at all times, and if they find out that the Zhao army has any intention on this, they will immediately move randomly and resolutely annihilate the invading enemy! If there is any delay in the fighter plane, it should be dealt with in accordance with military law. Severely punished, never tolerated! ”

Hearing his stern tone, all the generals obeyed the order in unison. Everyone knows the importance of the Bauhinia Pass battlefield, and the success or failure of this war is to a large extent related to the rise and fall of the Yan Kingdom. If there is a real mistake and the battle is defeated, it will be a great disaster.

Bauhinia Pass is surrounded by flat areas, and this important city is very tall and strong, easy to defend and difficult to attack. Ning Hu didn't worry about anything else, but the logistics supply channel made him a little relieved. Because he has studied the art of war, he understands very well that the supply of weapons and logistical baggage for such a large-scale operation is extremely important. There are many failed generals, and it is precisely because of mistakes and omissions in this area that the enemy army takes advantage of them.

It was precisely because he was concerned about these that he specially mobilized two cavalry units, which were stationed in the direction of Dongcheng and could be quickly dispatched at any time. If the cavalry of the Zhao army wanted to fight in this regard, he did not mind taking the opportunity to destroy them.

Of course, these are only precautions until the real war begins. The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and no one knows what will happen in the next moment. Even if Ning Hu had absolute confidence that he would be able to defeat the Zhao army, he was not arrogant enough to think that he was a general who won all battles.

The scouts who heard the news soon reported that the Zhao army had begun to set up camp, and it seemed that they wanted to rest for a while and would not start a war in the short term. After Ning Hu observed the city for a while, he saw that everything was arranged safely, and all the soldiers were waiting for the battle, and there was no omission. He put his mind at ease, waved his hand, and led the generals to walk down.

"General! King Yan sent us a large amount of armor and weapons this time, and there was a guarantee of 100,000 arrows...... Ha ha! The army of Zhao came from a long distance and fought continuously, and it must have been exhausted. If we can't win in this situation, then we're sorry for King Yan's expectations. ”

The general followed behind and whispered, Ning Hu stopped, glanced back, and saw that his subordinates had some excitement on their faces. Of course he knew what they were thinking, but for the sake of prudence, he didn't want them to risk it.

"The Zhao army is menacing, and it should not be underestimated. Without being sure, no one is allowed to fight easily! ”

"General, isn't this a good opportunity? Taking advantage of their unstable foothold, the last general is willing to attack the enemy camp at night! Regardless of whether you can do your best or not, kill him for a while first. At least it can frustrate its sharpness and strengthen the prestige of my Yan country! ”

These generals and colonels of Yan Kingdom are also fierce and belligerent guys. Since the Bauhinia Guan Yan Army had such a military advantage and a strong supply of weapons, they couldn't wait to start a war with the Zhao army. After all, for warriors who fight on the battlefield, all their glory depends on military merit. Any favorable opportunity must be firmly grasped.

"What are you anxious about? Our army waits for work at ease and occupies a huge advantage. The more time passes, the more opportunities there are...... Let's wait! When the time is ripe, when the battle is decided, it will be difficult for Zhao Jun to escape! ”

Ning Hu made a decision in a majestic voice, and the others had to give up and obey the order together. Everyone followed behind the general, preparing to return to the general's mansion and then discuss the battle plan. At this moment, someone hurried from Jicheng and told them a shocking news.

King Yan is dead! Prince Dan succeeded to the throne and became the new King of Yan.

The news was too sudden and too shocking. Everyone looked at their general with a panic on their faces. As a general of King Yan's lineage, Ning Hu's emotions in his heart were even different. Not long ago, when he left Jicheng, King Yan had personally summoned him. But why did he suddenly die? It's really an eventful and eventful time!

Before they could digest this shocking change, the envoy sent by the new Yan King, who had just ascended the throne, arrived.

The envoy who came with a large number of rewards was the guest who had been with Prince Dan, and he could be described as a confidant. In order to encircle these soldiers at the front, and even more so to appease the people's hearts, the new Yan King did not hesitate, ordered the treasury to be opened, filled with dozens of carriages, and pulled directly to the Bauhinia Pass.

Under the so-called heavy reward, there must be brave men. With the encouragement of glory, wealth and money, he believed that the soldiers of the Yan Kingdom would definitely create miracles.

Although all the soldiers who had been rewarded and rewarded still had many doubts about the sudden death of King Lao Yan, they had come to this point, and those of them who were far away from the royal capital naturally did not say anything more. What's more, Prince Dan's reputation has always been good. His ascension to the throne was originally expected by all.

Even Ning Hu, after receiving the heavy rewards brought by the envoy, he accepted it with peace of mind. Whether it is the dead King Yan or the crown prince Dan who has just ascended the throne, as long as you trust him and still let him lead the army to fight, there is not much difference. The duty of a general is originally on the battlefield. Only by achieving constant victories is what they should care about.

It's just that Ning Hu, who had just put his mind at ease, quickly raised his heart again. Because, the envoy of King Yan pulled him aside and whispered another news to him.

"General Ning, the Yan and Qin kingdoms' operations to defeat Qi have failed...... Perhaps, the country of Yan will soon face a huge crisis. Therefore, the king asked me to tell you that the battlefield of Bauhinia Pass must be resolved quickly, and the Zhao army in this regard must be defeated in the fastest time possible! I don't know if General Ning has a good plan? ”

It's really a blessing, and the disaster is not a one-way street! Ning Hu had a big head at that time. He glanced at the generals around him who were celebrating each other, and felt a sense of sadness rise in his heart. Because he understood very well that the reason why King Yan suppressed this news and only secretly told him that he knew it was to let him guarantee that he must win this battle!

"The news was so sudden that I had to readjust my strategy...... Alas! To be honest, if there is enough time, it is still very possible to defeat Zhao Jun outside the Bauhinia Pass. But since the situation was so critical, he had to take a risk...... As for the outcome, I'm not completely sure. ”

Ning Hu, who already understood King Yan's thoughts, did not conceal or exaggerate in the slightest. If you play in a hurry, you can only fight hard with strength. Huge casualties are inevitable. However, he had no choice.