Chapter 1006: Chapter 937: Iron Cavalry! Iron Chariots! Iron Giants!
As the armies of Khan Long Bo from the north began to gradually move southward, various Tujue tribes on the steppes beca tense.
Especially the tribes near the north.
After all, no one wants to easily leave their holand.
But no one wanted to die either.
Xing Luohou had to both migrate these tribes southward and send people to help them evacuate, resisting the armies under Khan Long Bo’s command.
At the sa ti, Xing Luohou also began rallying more tribes to assemble troops, preparing to confront the armies under Khan Long Bo.
On Zhang San’s side, he imdiately convened all the generals in the camp.
At this mont, the generals gathered by Zhang San were extrely excited.
It was clear that war was about to break out, and with war cos rit.
Therefore, all the generals in the camp were very excited and eager, waiting for Zhang San to give his orders.
However, Zhang San walked into the command tent with a face full of worries.
“All the generals, is there anyone who isn’t afraid to die?”
“We are all not afraid to die!”
The generals thought Zhang San was testing them, each stepping forward with fearless expressions.
Zhang San gave a bitter smile and said, “I naturally know that each of you is very brave. But what I want you to do next is an extrely risky task, one that you might not return from. Especially since this task hasn’t got much credit, only risk. Even so, are you still willing to go?”
Upon hearing this, a hesitant look appeared on the faces of so of the commanders.
Many people tried everything to participate in this battle against the Tujue not because they knew Great Sui was certain to win, so they ca to gain so credit, right?
Now you’re telling there’s only risk and no benefit, so who would want to do it?
But there were still so generals who were fearless, because the responsibility of a general is just like that—to charge into battle and die gloriously wrapped in horse hides.
Of course, so people believed there must be imnse benefits, thinking it was Zhang San testing them.
Therefore, many generals still had a look of eagerness.
At this mont, Pei Shouqi stood forward and said, “Great General Zhang, in several battles, our New Army Camp has always lacked an opportunity to gain experience, I wonder if you could give us this opportunity to go to battle this ti?”
Zhang San frowned upon hearing this.
Zhang San naturally knew what kind of people were in the New Army Camp, basically young scions with a bit of connections and wealth. Although during these months on the prairie, there have indeed been so changes, if these people go to war, small-scale favorable battles are fine, but in large-scale battles or adverse situations, they are the first to collapse.
But Zhang San also knew that if he always let them avoid battle, they might beco dissatisfied.
Even though Zhang San didn’t care about these people, their connections were intricate, and it wasn’t necessary to let them cause trouble for him from behind.
“Very well! Pei Shouqi is so brave, actively proposing to take the field, so I can give you this opportunity. This ti, 12,000 troops will be dispatched, among which your New Army Camp will send 2,000. How you select them is up to you. Now, we still need to choose a commander to lead 10,000 elite soldiers and the 2,000 troops from the New Army Camp northward. Who would volunteer?”
If it were to lead their own units out, so generals would naturally dare to agree.
But now, with these 2,000 new recruits, the situation is different.
If anyone dies, coming back would solely be their responsibility!
Just with this statent, many eager generals chose silence.
At this mont, Long Xutuo stood out.
This battle had brought many excellent commanders from all over Great Sui, including Long Xutuo from the Sword South Path.
After all, he had made so rit during the rebellion against the King of Shu in the past, but it wasn’t quite enough. If he achieved great rit in this battle, Long Xutuo wouldn’t be far from the Great General position.
“I am willing to go!”
Zhang San glanced over and saw Wang Junwu also wanting to step out, glared at Wang Junwu, forcing him to retreat.
“Even though General Long Xutuo’s rank can only command 5,000, I, the Great General, will make an exception this ti, letting you lead 12,000 troops. Rest assured, they are definitely elite from each unit. But there are only three requirents for this battle!”
“First, recon the false and real under the command of Khan Long Bo. The northern tribes of the Tujue were previously frightened by Khan Long Bo’s army, so their intel might be exaggerated, requiring you to ascertain the elite level of the troops under Khan Long Bo.”
“Second, there must be so new troops under Khan Long Bo. You heard right, don’t widen your eyes, I an new types of troops. I need you to find out the situation of the new troops under Khan Long Bo, not only by seeing but best to engage with them, probing their advantages and weaknesses. This task is especially important!”
“Third, bring back the intel. You can die, those under your command can die, even if all 2,000 from the New Army Camp die, it’s no matter, but you must return with the collected intel. Your intel concerns the victory or defeat of the great decisive battle in the future.”
“If this battle is achieved and accurate intel is brought back, Long Xutuo, you will have made great rit. After the great decisive battle concludes, I, Zhang San, will recomnd you be conferred the title of Marquis and appointed as Great General. Conversely, if it isn’t accomplished, even if you die on the battlefield, no rit will be left for you! Understand?”
Just hearing Zhang San’s words at this mont made many people break out in a sweat.
Everyone knew this mission was risky, but never imagined the risk was so great.
“Rest assured, Great General, I guarantee the task will be completed!”
Zhang San nodded in satisfaction, having so assurance in Long Xutuo’s capability and attitude.
Afterward, Long Xutuo led 12,000 troops northward.
Nominally, it was to assist the Tujue in retreating, maneuvering to cover the withdrawal of the Tujue, supporting Xing Luohou’s frontline troops.
But in truth, Zhang San knew obtaining valuable intel from the Tujue side would be difficult.
Therefore, among the 12,000 troops given to Long Xutuo, even though the 2,000 from the New Army Camp seed like a burden, Zhang San also provided Long Xutuo with 3,000 martial artist troops from the Divine Martial Army.
Among these 3,000, 2,000 were in the Late Period of the Primordial Qi Realm, and 1,000 had broken through to the True Core Realm.
With their capabilities, it was enough to probe what Khan Long Bo had under his command.
All the generals in the army waited for news from Long Xutuo.
Seven days later, Long Xutuo returned.
Zhang San led all the generals out to welco him.
Finding ahead of the camp gates, Long Xutuo returned with only 5,000 n.
Long Xutuo took a bloodstained box from his horse and placed it in front of Zhang San.
“Cavalryman Great General Zhang, Long Xutuo led 12,000 into battle, resisting the forces under Khan Long Bo, discovering the enemy had new-style iron cavalry, battlefield iron chariots, and iron giants we’ve never seen before. Here is all the intel on the enemy troops. We suffered nearly 7,000 casualties, with more than half severely wounded. I am here to plead guilty.”
Zhang San opened the box to find scrolls within, all stained with blood.
It wasn’t hard to guess how many soldiers left their hot blood on the northern front forever to obtain this intel.
“Everyone, the future battles will only be more brutal than now.”
“Long Xutuo, have your wounded receive treatnt. Those with amputations or disabilities should be separately settled. The rest should be sent back to their camps, and those with incomplete structures should be rged into other units. Then tell everyone what you saw in this battle. Be sure everyone understands what the enemy is like, and let everyone know this ti we aren’t fighting a battle destined for victory!”
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