Chapter 635: Li Chen had almost forgotten who Tuoba Zhen was! (Please subscribe

Tuoba Zhen's inner anger surged, and he could almost not hold it back, but on the surface, he had to squeeze out a smile, patting Xie Ergai on the shoulder: "Brother Xie Ergai is right! It was this Khan's lack of consideration! How about this: you first command a cavalry team to familiarize yourself with our army's combat style; you will certainly be of great use in the future!"

He had already calculated in his heart that when the time came, he would send this team to unimportant flanks or to execute some harassment missions; he must not let him get close to the core area of the main battlefield, lest one rat's dropping spoil a whole pot of soup.

After obtaining some military power, Xie Ergai left Tuoba Zhen's tent, feeling satisfied.

Although it was only a cavalry team of ten thousand, it was far from his expectations, but he believed that with his ability and the support of the Andrei family, he could completely use this as a foundation to recruit and cultivate his own confidants.

He was full of ambition, determined to shine in this upcoming Southern Expedition, to make his father look at him with new eyes, and even more so to make the entire Daluo Dynasty remember his name, Xie Ergai!

If he could help his father ascend to that supreme throne, he would be the undisputed crown prince!

When that time came, those core dignitaries in the Imperial Capital who once looked down on him would all have to crawl at his feet.

As for Tuoba Zhen, hmph, he was just a powerful dog raised by his father!

If it weren't for his terrifying strength, which could be called top-tier in the world, with his status as a defeated dog, how would he have the qualifications to stand on equal footing with him?

Xie Ergai was full of disdain for Tuoba Zhen in his heart, but hindered by the other party's unfathomable martial power, he could only hide this contempt deep in his heart, maintaining a hypocritical courtesy on the surface as he took his leave.

Meanwhile, in Beiyue City, where the headquarters of the May Tian Ce Dynasty's Northern Army was located, the atmosphere was heavy and murderous.

Commander Han Wu was in front of a huge sand table, discussing countermeasures with several core generals under his command and important local Northern generals.

An old general who had long guarded the Northern Border pointed at the Hantie Pass and the surrounding area on the sand table, his face solemn: "Commander, I have fought Tuoba Zhen many times. His use of troops is cunning and fierce, especially skilled in night raids and long-distance strikes, accustomed to using elite forces for decapitation operations.

In this subordinate's view, before the war begins, his primary target is very likely to be our command center, Beiyue City! Intending to take off our army's head in one fell swoop."

Another general added: "General Sun's words are very true. According to the latest intelligence, Tuoba Zhen has not declined after his defeat but has had constant encounters, his strength has improved, and he has reached an unfathomable realm.

The old troops gathered under his command are also survivors of a hundred battles, fearless of death, and their combat effectiveness is extremely terrifying. Beiyue City is our army's heart; we must guard against it!"

Several generals who had fought Tuoba Zhen echoed him, mentioning that Tuoba Zhen's use of troops often did not follow common sense, was reckless, extremely fond of taking risks, and often succeeded.

Han Wu's face was calm, and he nodded slowly.

How could he not know these things? The reason he set up the command post in Beiyue City, which was crowded with heavy troops and experts, was precisely out of this consideration.

Now, not only were hundreds of thousands of elite troops gathered in the city, but it also brought together sect cultivators from all over May Tian Ce, and there were even several Sage Realm Sect Masters who had come in response to the imperial court's conscription sitting in town.

No matter how arrogant Tuoba Zhen was, he would never dare to attack Beiyue City head-on.

"What we need to guard against now is assassination, poisoning, and the infiltration and sabotage of small elite groups." Han Wu said in a deep voice, "In addition, I and all important generals must not easily leave the city unless necessary in the near future, and must not rashly lead small groups of troops out, lest we give Tuoba Zhen an opportunity."

Although it seemed a bit aggrieved, facing Tuoba Zhen's decapitation tactics that were impossible to guard against, this was the safest approach.

At this time, another general looked worried and spoke: "Commander, does the defense of Hantie Pass need special strengthening? After all..."

Although he didn't say it clearly, everyone understood that he was worried about Li Chen's safety.

Han Wu heard this, pondered for a moment, but shook his head: "No need. The news of His Majesty being at Hantie Pass is highly classified, and His Majesty has his own arrangements. If we suddenly significantly strengthen the defensive forces of Hantie Pass at this time, it might instead arouse Tuoba Zhen's suspicion and alert the enemy. Everything should remain as usual."

The generals in the tent who had witnessed Li Chen's actions were slightly startled, and then their faces showed a bit of strange and relaxed expression, and some even couldn't help but raise the corners of their mouths.

That's right, what were they worrying about here? If Tuoba Zhen really went to attack Hantie Pass without knowing life from death, that would be throwing himself into a net—an old man hanging himself—tired of living!

Just at this moment, a personal guard reported: "Commander! North Dragon Grand General He Lan Xuan has arrived!"

Everyone in the tent was energized. They saw the tent door lifted, and a young general wearing heavy black dragon-patterned armor, tall, with a firm face and a dragon-like gait, walked in proudly.