Chapter 343: Luring the Enemy into the Trap

Just as Ma Teng and the others were waiting quietly.

E He and Yan Xing were leading twenty thousand Qiang troops, anxiously heading toward the commandery city of Yunwu City.

Ma Teng's sudden change of direction completely disrupted Han Sui's deployment.

At this time, they were all praying that they could reach Yunwu City before Ma Teng arrived.

Now, Yunwu City depended on their twenty thousand troops; as long as they could hold until Han Sui's army arrived, the situation would reverse.

"General E He, we must speed up; at our current speed, we will only reach Yunwu City tomorrow evening."

"And Ma Teng's army will arrive tomorrow morning; with the two thousand men in the city, we cannot hold it."

Yan Xing saw the Qiang people's marching speed and urged the commander E He anxiously.

One saw this person was tall and sturdy, with bare arms, holding a mountain-opening axe, looking mighty and extraordinary.

And after hearing Yan Xing's words, E He was also a bit helpless.

Along this way, Yan Xing had urged him many times, and the army had been marching urgently all the way.

Even at night, they only rested for four hours before starting to march again.

Now, the soldiers were already very exhausted.

Immediately, E He said helplessly to Yan Xing: "I say General Yan, you are not unaware of this along the way; the soldiers are all very exhausted now."

"If this continues, let alone not being able to reach Yunwu City, even if we reach it, we will have no combat power."

E He said to Yan Xing in a muffled voice; at this time, his tone was also a bit angry.

If it weren't for Han Sui being stupid enough to mobilize all his troops, would this situation have happened?

If it weren't for the fear that after Han Sui was finished, they would lose a bargaining chip to resist Liu Bian, he would have quit long ago.

Seeing E He's angry emotions, Yan Xing also smiled bitterly.

A smile was squeezed onto his face, and he flattered: "General E He, you know the situation of Yunwu City clearly; if Yunwu City is lost,"

"then it will not be easy for us to take it back; by then, if Ma Teng mobilizes troops from Zhangye Commandery and Dunhuang Commandery again, then we will all be finished."

"Not to mention, the Emperor's army is also arriving soon!"

"By then, if we are gone, how can you resist the imperial court and Ma Teng with those few men?"

After listening to Yan Xing's words, E He was also silent.

He also knew that what Yan Xing said was the truth.

Just a Ma Teng alone was not something their Qiang people could resist.

Not to mention, plus the imperial court's army.

"General Yan, it is fine for my soldiers to march, but I demand that after reaching Yunwu City, my soldiers must rest well before they can fight."

"Otherwise, this general will not be responsible for my Qiang warriors!"

After pondering for a while, E He compromised.

However, he still put forward his own conditions.

"Good, this general promises you; as long as the army can arrive at Yunwu City on time, this general has a way to hold until General Han arrives."

Seeing that E He agreed, Yan Xing also hurriedly guaranteed.

"Good, remember what you said!"

E He stared tightly at Yan Xing, his words full of warning.

"Warriors, hold on, let's make an effort; we will be at Yunwu City soon."

"After arriving at Yunwu City, this general promises that I will definitely have you rest well."

E He turned and said loudly to the Qiang soldiers.

"Ah!"

"General, I can't hold on anymore!"

"Yes! General, if this continues, the soldiers won't be able to fight!"

Hearing E He's words, the soldiers immediately complained with faces full of resentment.

"Enough, I know everyone's mood, but our mission this time is to cooperate with General Han and the others."

"Now, Ma Teng of Wuwei will arrive at Yunwu City tomorrow morning; our mission is to hold Yunwu City and wait for General Han's reinforcements to arrive!"

"Everyone make an effort; after arriving at Yunwu City, this general will arrange for your rest."

Seeing that the soldiers were very resentful, E He also explained loudly. His voice also carried unhappiness.

"Yes!"

Seeing that resistance was ineffective, the soldiers responded listlessly.

Subsequently, the army continued toward Yunwu City.

"General, the Qiang army is five li away from us, and it is expected to arrive in an hour."

And at this time, on Ma Teng's side, everyone was full of food and drink, full of energy.

Now, they were just waiting for the enemy army to enter the ambush.

"Continue to scout, tell them, be careful, don't be discovered!"

Ma Teng warned the scout who came to report.

"Please rest assured, General!"

The scout cupped his hands to Ma Teng and left quickly.

"Mengqi, Lingming, you all go and prepare too!"

Watching the scout leave, Ma Teng also ordered Ma Chao and Pang De with a serious expression.

"This subordinate obeys!"

Ma Chao and the two cupped their hands respectfully and left quickly.

"General, there is a valley ahead; should we take a detour?"

When E He's army reached one li away from the valley where Ma Teng and the others had set an ambush, the scout scouting the way ahead returned to report.

After listening to the scout's report, E He looked toward Yan Xing.

"General Yan, in this general's opinion, we should take a detour; it is already late, and this terrain is very easy to be ambushed by the enemy."

Seeing that E He wanted to take a detour, Yan Xing became anxious.

It was hard to persuade him; if they took a detour, they would have to walk more than ten li.

By the time they reached Yunwu City, it would probably have changed hands.

Thinking of this, Yan Xing hurriedly stopped him and explained to him: "General E He, rest assured, I know this valley,"

"It is absolutely impossible for Ma Teng to set an ambush in this valley!"

"Not to mention whether their army can reach here, this valley has steep terrain."

"And there is nothing to use as cover, so it is impossible for there to be a hiding place for an army."

Yan Xing said loudly and confidently to E He.

"So that's how it is, then there is no need to detour; just in case, let's pass quickly!"

Seeing Yan Xing's confidence, E He, who was not familiar with the terrain here, decided to follow Yan Xing's advice.

No matter what, Yan Xing was more familiar with the terrain here than he was.

E He immediately gave instructions to the army and went toward the valley with Yan Xing.

"Phew..."

Seeing that E He followed his advice and did not choose to detour, Yan Xing also let out a long sigh of relief.

"At this time, Ma Teng should be heading toward Yunwu City; it is impossible for him to set an ambush here."

Looking at the E He in front, Yan Xing thought to himself.

Looking at the silent valley in front of them, as well as the hills full of scattered stones, Yan Xing and E He both felt certain in their hearts.

In this pile of scattered stones, how could an army be hidden.

"Everyone move quickly, pass through the valley quickly."

E He, seeing that there were no ambush troops here, immediately said loudly to the army.

Subsequently, he followed the army and walked toward the valley.

And what they did not know was that all their movements were under the gaze of Ma Teng and the others.

Watching the army all step into the valley, Ma Teng immediately shouted:

"Kill!"

... ===== CHAPTER 344 =====