Chapter 70

Just when Ma Teng and the others were waiting quietly.

E He and Yan Xing were leading an army of twenty thousand Qiang soldiers, 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 was relying on their army of twenty thousand; as long as they could hold out until Han Sui's army arrived, the situation would reverse.

"Lord E He, we must speed up; according to our current speed, we can only reach Yunwu City tomorrow evening."

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

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

Only to see this person was burly and tall, 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 journey, Yan Xing had urged him many times, and the army had been on a forced march all the way.

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

Now, the soldiers were all very exhausted.

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

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

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 military strength, 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 long since stopped doing it.

Seeing E He's angry mood, Yan Xing also gave a bitter smile.

He squeezed a smile on his face and said ingratiatingly: "General E He, you are very clear about the situation in Yunwu City; if Yunwu City is lost."

"Then it will be hard 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 about to arrive!"

"By then, if we don't have us, relying on your few men, how can you resist the imperial court and Ma Teng?"

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

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

Ma Teng alone was not something their Qiang tribe could resist.

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

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

"Otherwise, this general is not being responsible to my Qiang sons!"

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 out 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.

"Sons, all 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 all rest well."

E He turned around and said loudly to the Qiang soldiers.

"Ah!"

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

"That's right! General, if this continues, the soldiers won't be able to fight at all!"

After 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 can reach 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 naturally arrange for you to rest."

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

"Yes!"

Seeing that resistance was ineffective, the soldiers immediately responded listlessly.

Subsequently, the army continued toward Yunwu City.

"General, the Qiang army is less than five miles away from us, and is expected to arrive in an hour."

And at this time on Ma Teng's side, the crowd could be said to be full and energetic.

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

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

Ma Teng instructed the scout who came to report.

"Please rest assured, General!"

The scout bowed to Ma Teng and left quickly.

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

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

"This humble general obeys the order!"

After the two of them clasped their fists respectfully, they left quickly.

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

When E He's army drove to a mile away from the valley where Ma Teng and the others had set an ambush, the scout scouting the path ahead returned to report.

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

"General Yan, according to this general, 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 was immediately anxious.

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

By the time they arrived at 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, even if they can reach it, the terrain above this valley is steep."

"And there is no cover, so it is fundamentally impossible for an army to hide."

Yan Xing said loudly to E He with confidence.

"So that's how it is, then there is no need to take a 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 opinion.

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

E He immediately gave instructions to the army and, together with Yan Xing, headed toward the valley.

"Phew..."

Seeing that E He followed his opinion and didn't choose to take a 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 E He in front, Yan Xing thought secretly in his heart.

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

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

"Everyone move quickly, drive out of 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 didn't know was that their every move was under the gaze of Ma Teng and the others.

After seeing that the army had all stepped into the valley, Ma Teng immediately shouted:

"Kill!"