Li Jiangyao bowed slightly: "You and I went to one place." If the enemy comes to attack Metasequoia City now, it will only be a waste of money. If I am replaced as the main commander of the enemy army, the best choice at the moment should be to rest and recuperate while looking for fighters. ”

Lin Feng had a steady temperament, and after he pondered for a moment, he asked, "My lord, do you think the Turks will set their sights on Pai City?" ”

Li Jiangyao happily patted Lin Feng on the shoulder: "Okay, Xiaolin, now you are getting more and more general-like." The collapse of the right army means that the threat in the Pai direction has been lifted, and we will naturally not arrange heavy guards. The enemy did not take advantage of the emptiness of troops there to sneak attack, but it was abnormal. However, whether this is the case or not, accurate information is needed to confirm it. ”

Lin Feng frowned and said, "Wait for accurate information, will it be too late?" The enemy now has an elite cavalry unit with high mobility, and if we react after they have moved, I am afraid that we will not be able to catch up with them first. ”

Xie Tanzhi also agreed: "My lord, the city of Pai is densely populated, and it has always been an important town of our army. There are only a thousand defenders over there at the moment, and if we keep waiting, we may miss the fighters. ”

"Well, of course it's not waiting." Li Jiangyao waved his hand calmly: "Before you came, I had already sent Paletahun to lead a part of the soldiers and horses to Pai City, and I made some preparations in advance." ”

Lin Feng and Xie Tanzhi wanted to ask what to prepare, but Li Jiangyao spoke first: "You send more people to closely monitor the movements of the camp of the Middle Route Army. As for me, hurry up and get some sleep first, it won't be long before there will be a big battle to be fought! ”

-

In the evening of the same day, Li Jiangyao finally rested and slept enough, and immediately summoned the generals of all departments to come and discuss the battle plan.

As soon as everyone sat down, Lin Feng spoke first: "Lord Qiqi, we have received the latest report, just an hour ago, the Turkic cavalry troops left the camp of the Middle Route Army of the Western Xinjiang Alliance and headed straight for the southeast. It was judged that their target was most likely the city of Pai. ”

The other generals had apparently already known the news, so there was no surprise in their reactions.

Li Jiangyao was very excited when he heard this, and hurriedly asked, "Did you really run to fight Pai?" How many people are there? ”

"The scale is about 10,000 people, all Turkic iron horses." Lin Feng replied seriously, and at the same time, he couldn't help but show a worried look: "My lord, whether we are sending troops to intercept or rushing to the aid of Pai, it is a little late now. ”

Horia couldn't help but say anxiously: "Although Paletahun is experienced, after all, the troops in his hands are limited, and the other party is a strong Turk, so this battle can't be fought at all......"

"It's okay, it's okay," Li Jiangyao still looked indifferent, as if saying to himself: "Great! This god really gives face, it's actually the whole army of Mohadi who did his best......"

The generals looked at him with a thief's light in his eyes, and they couldn't help but look at each other.

Xu Youchang coughed dryly twice, cleared his throat, and then said, "My lord, what should we do next?" The Mohadi cavalry has already set out, and it won't be long before they reach the city of Pai, and Paletahun is still waiting for us. ”

"Oh? Let's go? Li Jiangyao reacted and said with a smile: "Yes, yes, it is indeed time to act immediately, let's go to the ambush war!" ”

"Ambush warfare? Ambush whom? The generals looked dazed.

Li Jiangyao's sharp gaze swept over everyone one by one, and said with a calm smile: "Are you all stupid?" Of course, it was the Turkic iron cavalry who ambushed the Mohadi. ”

Horia was slightly puzzled: "My lord, you are not confused, are you?" The Turks are rushing fast, unless we can grow wings, how can we rush to the front of the other party to set up an ambush? ”

"Who said I was going to set up an ambush in front of them?" Li Jiangyao pointed to the map: "I'm planning to set up an ambush behind them!" ”

Ambush behind you? Isn't that even more inconsequential?!

Seeing that everyone still didn't know why, Li Jiangyao was patient and explained seriously: "The reason why the Turks are so good is because of their ability to gallop fast and come and go like the wind. This is called 'hidden trace' in the art of war, which is the so-called hidden in the shadows, as fast as the wind, and a blow that flies far away, leaving no trace. It was also because it was difficult to find out or trace their whereabouts that it was often difficult to encircle and ambush the Turkic cavalry. But this time it was different, I used the city of Pai as bait to make the turtle grandsons show their original form, so that they could follow the ambush and be ambushed. ”

Hearing him say this, all the generals present immediately understood, and they all showed surprised looks.

The Turkic cavalry is well-trained and fast-moving, and if you don't know his goals and trajectory in advance, then any interception is impossible, and you usually only notice it when the Turks suddenly appear in front of you.

However, if their intentions or objectives can be ascertained in advance, and their next course of action can be determined, an ambush can be set up in advance on their path to catch them by surprise.

However, having said that, everyone is still a little unsure about what kind of medicine is being sold in the gourd of the main general Li Jiangyao, and why he can say so firmly that he wants to set up an ambush behind the Turks.

Li Jiangyao smiled confidently and continued to explain: "Originally, I could only be sure that the enemy would definitely not miss the opportunity of the empty forces of Pai City, and would definitely take advantage of the situation to sneak attack. But I can't tell who they're going to let pick the fruit in the end. To be honest, what I hope most is Mohadi's Turkic Iron Horse, but if it's the unlucky guy of Alikjiang, it doesn't hurt, it's just to make another windfall. ”

Hearing Li Jiangyao mention the word "windfall", the metasequoia generals all showed knowing smiles on their faces, as if they saw a large pile of gold bars with legs, and they couldn't help nodding.

Li Jiangyao then smiled and said: "However, God really helps, and it would be better if you really let the Turks fill this wronged man." I have ordered Paletahun to rush to Pai and ask him to move all the people of the city out of the city, to hide in the mountains and forests outside the city, and to clear the wilderness with strong walls. In this way, our Marshal Mohadi will pounce again, haha. ”

Du Jian stroked his palms and smiled: "This Mohadi doesn't know what luck to take, this will come to participate in the war, first in the Ulundu River, and then in the city of Payi, patronizing all day long, I can't catch anything." ”

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but laugh.

Li Jiangyao also laughed with everyone for a while, then waved his hand to make the generals quiet, and then said: "When our beloved Marshal Mohadi has traveled hundreds of miles tirelessly, but only sees an empty city, we will inevitably be annoyed and angry, and there is nowhere to vent the evil fire in our stomachs. You say, if at this time, he suddenly heard that the invincible commander of the Zhenjiang Army, Li Jiangyao, was preparing to lead his troops to a decisive battle with the Western Xinjiang Middle Route Army, what would he do? ”

"What will happen to him? He will definitely run back again in the dust and tirelessly, for fear that the invincible commander Lord Li will slip away. Xu Youchang said with a serious face.

His serious expression, coupled with this remark, immediately caused everyone to laugh again.

Li Jiangyao pointed to the map on the table and said, "From the Ulundu River to Payi, it takes about two or three days under normal circumstances. No matter how fast the Mohadi runs, it will take at least a day and a night. Add in the time it takes for the Central Route Army to arrive for help and the time it takes for the Turkic cavalry to return, and we should have three more days to use. ”

Xu Youchang lay on the map, studied it carefully, and then said: "Coming here from Pai City, the nearest road is Che Chi Guo's galloping road. It is said that it is a galloping road, but in fact, it is basically a gravel dirt road, which is completely incomparable to the road in the Central Plains of Shengtang. However, all the way to this gallop is next to the wilderness with a wide view, and the only thing we can use is the large poplar forest belt on either side of the road, eighty miles away. ”

Du Jian also leaned his head over, stared at the map and muttered, "Wild fox...... Wild Fox Forest? ”

"That's right! It's the Wild Fox Forest! Li Jiangyao waved his hand: "After dinner, the whole army will start preparing for war!" Defeat the Turkic elite in one fell swoop, and you will be in this battle! ”

The generals stood solemnly and shouted at the same time: "Obey! ”

-

In the middle of the night, the east gate of Metasequoia City slowly opened, and the soldiers of the Zhenjiang Army, who had just entered the city in triumph during the day, had to leave quietly at this time.

According to the plan, the commander of the First Army, Xu Youchang, led his elite ironclad cavalry to ambush the Turks, and the commander-in-chief of the Third Army, Horia, also went to assist. The First Army of the Wind and the Third Army of Thunder, as well as the five thousand elite white robes specially dispatched by Li Jiangyao, totaled nearly 30,000 horses.

Taking advantage of the hazy night, the 30,000-strong army came out of the east gate of Metasequoia, and the people and horses picked up their bridles and disappeared silently into the darkness.

At this time, most of the scout outposts of the Western Frontier Alliance Army squatting outside Metasequoia City were distributed on the west side of the city, and it was difficult to notice the situation on the east side. Coupled with the heavy cold and bitterness of the night, the scouts were so sleepy that they were not even aware of the secret actions of the Metasequoia Legion.

It wasn't until dawn the next day that the scouts of the Western Xinjiang Coalition Army came out of the tree holes and grass pits, shook off their heavy cloaks, basked in the warm sun, and prepared to start their new day's reconnaissance mission.

They don't know exactly what happened the night before, but it won't be long before they know exactly what's going to happen next.

At three o'clock, the gate on the west side of Metasequoia City suddenly opened, and thousands of cavalry in white robes rushed out of the city like a whirlwind. As soon as the white-robed cavalry left the city gate, they automatically dispersed into dozens of squads, galloping towards all parts of the city in a scattered manner. Looking at those white robes who were getting closer and closer, like wolves and tigers, the Western Xinjiang scouts who were hiding everywhere knew in their hearts that the other party was definitely coming for themselves.

The Zhenjiang Army is performing a standard tactical move: clear the warning range!