Chapter 80: Besiege a Point to Strike at Reinforcements

After a fierce battle, the Great Qian troops stationed in the valley began to rout rapidly under the pincer attack of Meng Zhang and Qiao Shefei.

Led by Qiao Shefei, they broke through from the front and seized the granary inside the valley.

They then began to systematically destroy the valley's remaining facilities, setting fire to the grain in the granary.

Flames leapt in the night sky, illuminating the entire valley.

However, Meng Zhang did not retreat; instead, he chose to wait in place.

With the rear attacked, the Great Qian enemy would surely send reinforcements to rescue, so the next step of Meng Zhang's plan was to besiege a point to strike at reinforcements.

Given Meng Zhang's excellent strategic vision and command ability, he certainly would not be satisfied with merely attacking a single granary.

Even before the operation, when selecting targets, he first carefully surveyed the valley's terrain, understanding its size, topographical features, and the enemy's possible routes of movement.

By analyzing the terrain, Meng Zhang knew that Great Qian would dispatch reinforcements to rescue after discovering the granary had been burned.

Therefore, he ambushed archers on the slopes on both sides of the valley to strike the enemy with a dense barrage of arrows.

At the same time, he ordered the cavalry unit to lie in ambush at the valley floor, ready to flank the enemy from both sides.

To ensure the plan's success, Meng Zhang also meticulously deployed the Yellow Turban forces that had arrived.

He carefully selected an elite archer unit to ensure they could accurately hit the enemy.

At the same time, he equipped the cavalry unit with the finest warhorses and weapons to ensure they could swiftly pursue the enemy.

After finalizing the plan, Meng Zhang also conducted urgent, detailed tactical training for the troops before his arrival.

He personally instructed the archers on how to adjust their shooting angles to ensure accurate strikes at various heights and distances.

At the same time, he trained the cavalry unit to quickly flank the enemy and attack their flanks and rear.

Throughout the planning process, Meng Zhang also paid special attention to safety measures.

He ordered the soldiers to remain concealed during operations to avoid detection by the enemy, and set up multiple early-warning systems to promptly detect enemy movements.

At this moment, in the forest above the valley, Meng Zhang's troops began their tense preparations.

They quickly dug trenches and built defensive works to ensure they could effectively resist the enemy's upcoming attacks.

At the same time, they set up various traps and obstacles to impede the enemy's movements.

Once everything was ready, Meng Zhang closely monitored the enemy's movements.

He dispatched scouts to the vicinity of the valley to gather intelligence and report back to him at any time.

According to the scouts' reports, he continually adjusted the troops' deployment to maximize the strike against the enemy.

Thud thud thud!

Soon after, a hurried hoofbeat sounded from afar in the valley; indeed, a unit of the Great Qian rearguard troops had come to reinforce.

"Damn it!"

"Damned Yellow Turban Rebels!"

Seeing the flames shooting up inside the valley, they realized the granary had likely been completely burned.

The Great Qian troops instantly flew into a rage and quickened their march.

However, upon entering the valley, they discovered that the Yellow Turban rebel forces had already set up ambushes on both sides.

When the Great Qian reinforcements appeared at the valley entrance, the archers Meng Zhang had positioned on high ground swiftly launched their attack.

A dense barrage of arrows poured down from the slopes, accurately striking the Great Qian soldiers.

For a moment, the valley echoed with wails and screams.

At the same time, Qiao Shefei, who had long been waiting, led the cavalry unit in a charge from the valley floor.

They charged at the enemy like tigers descending a mountain, their blades flashing with cold light.

Under the impact of the cavalry charge, the Great Qian army's formation instantly collapsed and the soldiers scattered in disarray.

Trapped in the valley, they were utterly overwhelmed by Meng Zhang's Yellow Turban force, unable to offer any resistance.

The archers on the slopes, facing the numerous Great Qian troops and the valley's narrow terrain.

One could almost say that not a single arrow missed; each shot took an enemy's life.

And Qiao Shefei's cavalry unit charged into the enemy ranks like a tiger, the swords in their hands flashing with cold light in the night sky.

The Great Qian reinforcements that had rushed over were thrown into disarray by this sudden attack.

They began to panic, but their good training still prompted them to attempt to organize a counterattack.

However, the Yellow Turban forces' assault surged like a tide, unstoppable.

The fighting in the valley immediately erupted into a frenzy, with flesh and blood flying and the clash of weapons deafening.

The firelight illuminated the soldiers' faces, their eyes filled with resolve and courage.

Qiao Shefei took the Doomsday Twin Blades, leading the soldiers, waving the long sword—these twin blades charging ahead.

His figure darted across the battlefield like lightning, each appearance accompanied by the enemy's screams.

Precisely slaying the enemy's important officers and commanders, thereby maximally weakening the Great Qian army's combat strength.

In the fierce battle, the Yellow Turban troops gradually gained the upper hand under Meng Zhang's numerous arrangements.

They cooperated seamlessly, fighting in unison, giving the Great Qian reinforcements no chance to catch their breath.

As time passed, the Great Qian reinforcements began to fall into difficulty.

They were tightly encircled by the Yellow Turban forces, their retreat cut off, their lines split and severed.

The situation grew increasingly unfavorable for the Great Qian army.

In the lulls of battle, Qiao Shefei, leading the charge, keenly detected the position of the Great Qian reinforcements' commander.

On the ancient battlefield, slaying the enemy's important leaders and commanders has always been the key to victory.

Thus, he decided to carry out this task himself.

Qiao Shefei, relying on his superb horsemanship and his own speed, moved flexibly across the battlefield.

Quickly evading the enemy's defenses, he silently approached the position of the Great Qian reinforcements' commander.

At this time, the night grew darker, firelight and smoke spread across the battlefield, adding a touch of mystery to Qiao Shefei's actions.

He used the valley's terrain and the cover of firelight and smoke everywhere to successfully approach the commander of the reinforcement army of Great Qian.

When Qiao Shefei approached the Great Qian commander, he did not rush but calmly observed and waited for an opportunity.

He noticed that the guards around this commander were gradually dwindling, judging it to be an excellent opportunity.

Thus, Qiao Shefei erupted instantly, his whole body shooting toward the Great Qian commander like lightning.

The Doomsday Twin Blades in his hand were like a dragon emerging from its cave, accurately cleaving toward the Great Qian commander's vital point.

"Ding! Qiao Shefei's skills Demon Slash and Swift Shadow activate simultaneously!"

Demon Slash: Absolute Demon Shadow Slash, one strike kills life, one strike seizes soul; the skill's effect varies depending on the user.

Effect One: Double Blade Slay Enemy, first blade +3 martial force, second blade another +3 martial force.

Effect Two: The more battles, the braver; every ten bouts, martial force +1, can be activated up to three times.

Swift Shadow: Fast as a shadow, swift as the wind, quick as lightning; those with extraordinary speed talent have a certain chance to awaken it, and the concrete effect varies by user.

Effect One: When facing an enemy, one's own martial force +3.

Effect Two: Whether in single combat or group battle, depending on the enemy's martial force value, reduce their total martial force by 1 to 3 points.

Currently Qiao Shefei's base martial force is 105, weapon Doomsday Twin Blades +1, Swift Shadow +3, Demon Slash Effect One +4, raising current martial force to 114.

For now, today is still just one chapter; tomorrow I'll pack up and go home.

If nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to resume updates the day after tomorrow.

(End of chapter)