Keyboard Immortal - Chapter 2935

Chapter 1448 Taking the General’s Head from Among Ten Thousand Armies

Zu An observed for a while, then said in a deep voice, “They are currently mainly guarding the direction of Ji County and haven’t discovered us. Why not launch a night attack? Once we cause chaos in the camp, the outcome will be decided.”

The military camp at night is very dangerous because death is a constant threat on the battlefield, and everyone’s nerves are on edge.

If chaos erupts in the darkness, others won’t know what’s happening. Fear is contagious; everyone will flee, and the entire camp will collapse instantly, leaving only a one-sided slaughter.

Murong Qinghe, observing for a moment, shook his head slightly: “I’m afraid that won’t work. Gao Sheng, as the Yellow Turban leader, is quite capable. He has set up a perimeter defense array. If the enemy attacks the camp, they will know immediately and can mobilize troops for defense. Once the 50,000-strong army reacts, our charge in will only be suicide.”

Zu An secretly noted these details. The wars in this world were very different from those he was familiar with. He had to understand everything as soon as possible, otherwise, problems might arise later.

He asked again, “What if we could bypass the outer defenses and launch a surprise attack directly into the camp?”

“That would indeed give us a chance to cause chaos, but we wouldn’t have the opportunity to sneak in unnoticed.” Murong Qinghe frowned. “

I remember your command talent is ‘Swift as Thunder,’ which can speed up the march?” Zu An recalled the things she had told him about the battlefield along the way.

“That’s right. Looking across the world, I’m afraid only the White Horse Cavalry of Liaodong can keep up with the speed of my cavalry.” Murong Qinghe proudly puffed out her chest.

“Then I have a plan!” Zu An carefully explained his plan to her.

Murong Qinghe’s eyes lit up: “As expected of my brother-in-law, he actually thought of such a method.”

Tingxue, who had been silent all along, glanced at him. These two were playing a bit perversely. They were clearly in that kind of relationship, yet they still addressed each other as brother-in-law.

However, she soon had no time to think about these things, because Murong Qinghe began to lead the two of them and his cavalry on a flanking march.

Tingxue had trained troops in Ji County, but she had to admit that Murong Qinghe’s marching speed was terrifying, far exceeding the speed of any army she remembered.

Each time, they managed to seize fleeting gaps between the Yellow Turban army columns along the way, finally intercepting the Yellow Turban supply convoy bound for the front lines on a small plain.

Supply convoys were usually second-line troops, and who would have expected to encounter an enemy attack in the rear?

Some tried to set off fireworks to warn of the danger and call for help, but Zu’an and Tingxue were prepared and quickly blocked the signals.

The outcome was already decided, especially since the Wuhuan cavalry possessed a special skill—precise mounted archery. Their arrows had a hit rate at least 30% higher than ordinary troops, and the Yellow Turban supply convoy quickly crumbled, fleeing in disarray.

But how could they escape the Wuhuan cavalry?

Ultimately, the supply convoy was annihilated.

The Wuhuan cavalry, seeing the endless supply of provisions, cheered wildly. In this chaotic world, provisions were the ultimate currency.

Murong Qinghe said apologetically, “Brother-in-law, I need to send some men to take this grain back as spoils of war.”

“Of course.” Zu An knew that although she was a little princess, she couldn’t act unilaterally. To mobilize the army, there had to be corresponding benefits.

Although he coveted the grain, he still needed these Wuhuan cavalry to assist him in the next battle, so he could only pay them a token payment.

Murong Qinghe was overjoyed, “Brother-in-law is the best!”

How could she not feel his thoughtfulness?

Hearing her sweet voice, Tingxue raised her hand, and one could almost see goosebumps on it.

Hmm, lately she seems to have a lot more emotions than before…

Zu An was too busy to notice her thoughts at the moment. He had half of Murong Qinghe’s Wuhuan cavalry change into the uniforms of the grain transport team, while Murong Qinghe led the remaining cavalry to follow behind, waiting for an opportunity to strike.

Tingxue originally wanted to disguise herself as a grain transport team with Zu An, but he refused. This trip deep into the enemy camp was too dangerous; he was already prepared to risk it alone.

Tingxue, however, was somewhat dissatisfied: “I’ve encountered many dangers far greater than this.”

Murong Qinghe chuckled: “Senior, it’s mainly because you’re too beautiful, and as a woman, you’re easily spotted in the grain transport team.”

Tingxue’s eyebrows initially rose slightly upon hearing the word “Senior,” but her expression softened considerably upon hearing the following words: “Alright, we’ll provide backup outside and wait for your signal.”

Zu An nodded, then led the “grain transport team” towards Gaosheng’s camp. He himself used his Transformation Technique to transform into a grain transport officer.

He controlled the marching time, arriving at Gaosheng’s camp at night.

The camp guards checked his credentials, and since someone recognized the grain transport officer, they opened the gates.

However, as he directed his men to carry the grain inside, the gatekeeper suddenly asked in confusion: “Hey, Old Li, why are all these unfamiliar faces here? I’ve never seen them before.”

The Wuhuan people broke out in a cold sweat, instinctively placing their hands on their weapons.

Fortunately, Zu’an reacted quickly: “Oh, don’t even mention it. It’s all because of that governor of Zhongshan County. They seem to have allied with the Wuhuan people and are plotting against us. General Di Gong has transferred many brothers to the west to defend against them, so I can only bring some greenhorns.”

“I see,” the general cursed, “That Zhang Chun is quite arrogant. After we deal with Ji County, we’ll go and besiege Zhongshan County. I heard that Zhongshan has always been wealthy, and that Zhang has hoarded a lot of grain and treasure over the years.”

Zu’an’s heart stirred, and he secretly memorized this information, while laughing heartily: “That’s right, we’ll rob him then!”

In the midst of laughter, they had already overcome the difficulty and successfully led their troops into the military camp.

Throughout the process, Zu’an secretly observed the defenses and formations along the way, thinking that it was fortunate he hadn’t tried to force his way in at the beginning. A military camp of this size could not be breached by just a few thousand men.

After settling in, he instructed the other Wuhuan people not to act rashly, and went out for a stroll, quickly obtaining the password for tonight’s patrol.

Then, after midnight, when most of the troops were asleep,

he gave the password to the Wuhuan, instructing them to secretly scatter flammable materials hidden under the grain carts throughout the camp.

He then quietly went to sabotage the various defensive formations, easily finding weaknesses given his expertise in them.

The camp’s defenses were lax on the outside but weak on the inside; the army wasn’t yet in full formation, so the faint aura of military might had limited effect on him.

Once everything was ready, he gave the order, and the entire camp burst into flames.

The Wuhuan then shouted and created chaos within the camp.

Sure enough, the sleeping Yellow Turban soldiers, thinking it was the main force of the imperial army suppressing the rebellion, began to flee in terror.

Seeing the camp on the verge of collapse, Commander Gao Sheng rushed out of his tent, still donning his armor. He had just been enjoying a mother and daughter he had abducted from a wealthy family in a nearby prefecture when this unexpected turn of events occurred.

“Guards!” he roared, summoning his personal guards and attempting to issue orders to stabilize the situation.

A guard rushed to his side, and he quickly ordered, “Pass on my orders: everyone stay within your tents! Anyone wandering around is a traitor!” As a

regional commander, he was no incompetent man. He knew the imperial army could not possibly be here; he astutely realized it must be a small group causing trouble. As long as morale was maintained, those troublemakers would be sitting ducks.

Halfway through his deployment, he suddenly exclaimed, “You look unfamiliar…”

At that moment, the guard looked up and gave him a sinister smile, then a flash of cold light, and his head fell to the ground.

If Gao Sheng were leading a large army, Zu An could only avoid his attacks, but in a one-on-one fight at such close range, how could he possibly be a match for him?