Chapter 569: Yang Jian and Hanba’s Soldiers on Two Route

"As the Art of War says, if you know yourself and your enemy, you can fight a hundred battles without danger. Now, Luowang under my lord's command has conducted a comprehensive survey of Hengzhou's terrain, troop distribution, and the personalities of its generals, and has formulated a detailed battle plan."

"I will strengthen the logistics support of our army to ensure sufficient food and grass, strong soldiers and horses, and wait for the arrival of the enemy."

Gao Jiong pondered for a moment and spoke slowly.

"Okay! In that case, let's speed up our offensive."

"Xue Rengui, Tie Shiwen, Lian Po, the three of you will each lead your troops and advance head-on to capture the capital of Hengzhou."

"Mr. Guo Jia and Mr. Xun You will go with the army to gather intelligence and instigate internal rebellion. Mr. Gao Jiong will stay at Tianqian Pass to coordinate the overall situation and ensure that there are no worries about logistics."

After hearing this, Su Ye had an idea in mind. He stood up, looked around at everyone, and spoke in a firm tone.

"As for the two new generals, Yang Jian and Gongsun Ba, I wanted to let you rest for a while, but the opportunity for battle is fleeting, so I want to order the two generals to lead the troops to the battle."

Having said that, Su Ye's gaze deliberately lingered on Yang Jian and Gongsun Ba at the end of the poem, with a hint of anticipation in his tone.

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian and Gongsun Ba were both cheered up, and then they were overjoyed, with excitement flashing in their eyes.

I didn't expect that we had just joined the Cangzhou Army, and the lord would give us such a good opportunity.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that it was no longer difficult to capture Hengzhou, and the two of them were going there purely to gain military merit!
This was of course done intentionally by Su Ye, as he was the one who summoned them out.

Su Ye was naturally very clear about the fighting power of the two of them, but the others didn’t know!
At present, all the people under Su Ye’s command have appeared on the battlefield and performed brilliantly.

Yang Jian and Gongsun Ba naturally cannot be left behind, and Su Ye does not have the time to let them slowly waste time with the army.

"Yang Jian, I order you to lead 10,000 elite troops, including 5,000 infantry, 3,000 cavalry, and 2,000 archers, to make a detour from the east and head straight for Yunmeng County in the north of Hengzhou."

"With your bravery, you will surely be able to intimidate the enemy and quickly capture key areas."

Thinking of this, Su Ye looked at Yang Jian who was bowing below him and continued.

"Gongsun Ba, you will lead an army of 10,000 with the same configuration, and attack from the west, targeting Lishui County in the south of Hengzhou. With your combat power, you will surely help our army successfully capture this county."

"You two are here not only to capture cities, but also to show the might of our Cangzhou Army and make everyone in Hengzhou tremble with fear. Remember, speed and efficiency are the key to this operation. I look forward to your victory!"

Yang Jian and Gongsun Ba looked at each other and saw determination and excitement in each other's eyes.

"As you command, my lord! We will live up to your trust and take the two counties of Hengzhou!"

The two men stepped out together, bowed, and spoke in firm voices.

Su Ye nodded in satisfaction, then his eyes moved among the generals, finally settling on Zhao Yun, who was dressed in a white robe and looked heroic.

At this moment, Zhao Yun was standing quietly among the generals with a calm expression.

"Zilong, I have an important mission that I need you to carry out personally."

Su Ye called out in a deep voice, with a strong trust in his voice.

"My lord, please speak. Yun will do his best."

When Zhao Yun heard this, his body shook slightly, then he took a step forward and bowed.

"Zilong, the White Horse Volunteers under your command are the most elite troops in our Cangzhou Army. Their speed and combat effectiveness are both top-notch."

"During this campaign in Hengzhou, I want you to lead this elite division to patrol the territory of Hengzhou. You should not stick to a fixed battle line, but be flexible and maneuver according to the battlefield situation to find opportunities for battle."

Su Ye smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with admiration. Zhao Yun heard this, and a gleam flashed in his eyes. The true strength of the White Horse Volunteers had been fully demonstrated long before.

But this time, how great the results can be will be another test of his ability to lead troops.

As the light cavalry soldiers of the Baima Yicong, no matter how great their achievements are, they are not excessive.

But if your teammates are too capable and you are still struggling after the Hengzhou battle is over, then that would be your own problem.

"My lord, rest assured. Yun Ding will lead the White Horse Volunteers and follow us like a shadow, supporting all the troops and leaving the enemy no place to hide."

Although there was some pressure, Zhao Yun's voice remained firm, revealing his confidence in victory.

"Zilong, your troops should not only look for opportunities to fight, but also pay close attention to the progress of each unit. If they encounter danger, they need to provide timely support. If they encounter a good opportunity, they need to strike decisively and defeat the enemy with a thunderous force."

"At the same time, you must also pay attention to collecting intelligence, understanding the enemy's dynamics, and providing a decision-making basis for our army's subsequent actions."

Su Ye nodded in approval and continued to make detailed arrangements.

"I already understand what the lord wants."

"Please rest assured, my lord. Yun will live up to your expectations and lead the White Horse Volunteers to add more victories to the Cangzhou Army."

Zhao Yun listened carefully, keeping every word of Su Ye in mind, and then bowed and said:
Su Ye looked at Zhao Yun's determined eyes and felt very satisfied. He was handsome, capable and loyal.

Who wouldn’t love such a victorious general?
"Okay! Zilong, I'll wait for you to return triumphantly and drink a celebratory wine together."

Su Ye's voice was full of anticipation and encouragement.

"Everyone, the battle of Hengzhou must be won!"

"In this battle, we must take down Hengzhou in one go!"

Su Ye then waved his hand to signal Zhao Yun to stand up, looked around the audience, and spoke in an excited voice.

"I swear to follow my lord till death and annihilate Hengzhou!"

When the generals heard this, their blood boiled and they shouted in unison.

With Su Ye's order, the atmosphere in the entire conference hall reached a climax.

The generals received the order and prepared to go into battle.

Zhao Yun bowed again, then turned and left, returned to the camp, and began to make intensive preparations for the expedition.

He quickly summoned his White Horse Volunteers, conveyed Su Ye's orders in detail, and made careful deployment.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight filled the earth, Zhao Yun led the White Horse Volunteers, like a white storm, sweeping out and disappearing on the vast land of Hengzhou.

Yang Jian and Gongsun Ba, with 10,000 new troops from the Cangzhou army, quickly got ready to start their expedition.

The troops led by Yang Jian were mainly composed of infantry equipped with spears and shields, forming a solid line of defense, the cavalry was responsible for mobile raids, and the archers were deployed on high ground to provide long-range support.

The 10,000-strong army was like an unstoppable torrent, rapidly advancing towards Yunmeng County along the predetermined route.

Under her leadership, Gongsun Ba's army showed extraordinary discipline and combat effectiveness.

The two armies, like two sharp swords, penetrated straight into the heart of Hengzhou. Wherever they passed, the Hengzhou defenders, who had long lost the will to fight, fled.

(End of this chapter)