Chapter 1108: Sharpening Weapons and Training Troops

He and Zhao Zilong studied the geographical environment and enemy deployments together, formulating detailed tactical plans for the next steps.

They knew that although Yuan Shao had suffered a heavy blow, he would not stop there.

Gu Yi's army had to remain vigilant at all times, prepared to meet Yuan Shao's counterattack.

Gu Yi and Zhao Zilong led the soldiers in training day and night; their determination was firm, and their will was like iron.

Throughout the entire training process, Gu Yi always maintained a calm and thoughtful attitude.

War was not just a contest of strength, but a duel of wisdom and strategy.

As the lord, Gu Yi had to have a clear understanding, insight into every move of the enemy, and formulate the most effective tactics for the soldiers.

As time passed, the efforts of Gu Yi and Zhao Zilong gradually showed results.

The soldiers' combat effectiveness improved significantly; their cooperation became more tacit, and their pace became more unified.

Looking at the changes in his soldiers, Gu Yi felt gratified in his heart.

Before this, Gu Yi had been working hard to improve his own strength; he knew his situation was very difficult, but he had never given up.

Behind him were many generals and soldiers silently supporting him, so he had to be responsible for their future and pay everything for it.

He knew he had to improve himself rapidly; only in this way could he ensure his own survival.

He had to walk higher and further on this path.

Yuan Shao's reaction was fast; the news that Gu Yi had led his army back to camp to train did not escape Yuan Shao.

"His strength has actually improved so rapidly," Yuan Shao muttered to himself, his brows locked as he thought of countermeasures.

"I cannot let him grow!" Yuan Shao secretly made up his mind.

Yuan Shao knew clearly in his heart that if Gu Yi were given enough time, his strength would surely improve to an astonishing level.

He had to eliminate Gu Yi as soon as possible to avoid leaving behind future disasters.

This day, Gu Yi gathered his army, preparing to set out again.

Before Yuan Shao's army arrived, Gu Yi was the first to charge out of the camp.

"General, we are ready!" a soldier stepped forward to report.

"Hmm, let's go!"

They were on the road again.

This time, they did not choose to ride horses.

Because riding horses had requirements for the horses' physical condition.

Horses galloping at high speeds would generate inertia, causing their hooves to sink into the sand.

Because of this, the requirements for the cavalry's agility and body coordination were extremely high.

Consequently, riding horses placed even higher demands on the warhorses' physical condition.

This was Gu Yi's strategy.

"Our target is the Xiongnu in the southwest," Gu Yi said in a deep voice, looking at the grasslands in the distance.

He wanted to use these Xiongnu to clear away all obstacles for him.

This time, he wanted to take the entire grassland with the minimum cost.

"Yes!" the soldiers replied in unison.

Gu Yi did not speak again; he looked into the distance, his eyes filled with the light of confidence.

He believed in his legion, and his soldiers believed in him.

This time, Gu Yi wanted to let Yuan Shao witness his methods.

He wanted to let Yuan Shao see that he was the strongest general in this world!

Yuan Shao's prestige in his own army was very high.

Yuan Shao personally directed his own army, and every one of his orders could resonate with the ministers.

They all agreed with his ideas.

But deep in their hearts, they did not hope that Yuan Shao's army could win this battle.

After all, Yuan Shao was too formidable.

Gu Yi led his army in a grand procession out of Yexian.

His soldiers were also in high spirits on the road.

In their view, as long as they could defeat the Xiongnu, it would count as completing the mission.

"Brothers, shouldn't we also enjoy the joy of victory properly?" Gu Yi laughed.

"My lord is wise!" the soldiers cheered in unison.

A month passed; Gu Yi led his soldiers galloping all the way, and after a short rest, they continued to rush to the battlefield.

Yuan Shao led his army in pursuit behind Gu Yi.

Yuan Shao knew Gu Yi's prowess very well.

Although his soldiers were very brave, when facing an opponent like Gu Yi, they had no advantage at all and were only there to be abused.

Gu Yi was a tiger and a wolf, a general skilled in battle; every one of his moves was very fierce, every move was a fatal strike, causing heavy losses to Yuan Shao's army.

Yuan Shao's soldiers were not pushovers either; during the battle, they always fought bravely forward, charging without fear of death, and their bodies were covered in many scars.

But their faces were filled with excited smiles.

They felt their battle record was glorious; they had fought this battle beautifully, and they had finally witnessed the style of their general.

Under such intense combat, they had also learned many things.

Their combat style was more refined than before, and their battle formation was more stable than before.

"General, ahead is the grassland!" a deputy general reported.

"Hmm." Yuan Shao nodded, his gaze looking into the distance.

Gu Yi's side also led his army to a slow stop.

"You are all elites under my command."

"If you want to continue following me in battle, then I will give you a chance; whether you can defeat the enemy before you depends on your own performance."

As he spoke, he took out a piece of paper and handed it to the deputy general.

The deputy general looked at the paper in his hand and could not help but show an expression of astonishment: "General, this is?"

"This is my itinerary map in the grassland. If there is an opportunity, you can take the chance to ambush me; if there is no opportunity, you follow the instructions on this terrain map and head to the ambush circle I have set up," Yuan Shao explained.

"General, what if this time it doesn't succeed?"

"I will send scouts to investigate; if there is any unusual movement, I will notify you immediately," Yuan Shao smiled slightly.

"Alright." The deputy general helplessly took the terrain map.

The authenticity of this terrain map was beyond doubt; this was a real battlefield, but the map also had several red dots drawn on it.

The deputy general observed carefully and discovered that those red dots were his own soldiers.

Gu Yi's plan was like this... ===== CHAPTER 1109 =====