Chapter 573: Letter from the Northern Border

Just as Su Ye led the three commanders Xue Rengui, Tie Shiwen and Lian Po, and the army was approaching the city of Mingheng County, the capital of Hengzhou, with morale high and preparing to launch the final general offensive, a group of people were galloping on the dusty path leading to the front line.

The sunlight shone through the sparse clouds, shining on the armor of the Cangzhou army, flashing a cold light.

Su Ye held the battle report in his hand, his brows furrowed, and his eyes revealed a barely perceptible worry. This worry did not come from the Hengzhou capital in front of him, but from an urgent letter from afar.

"My lord, urgent news from General Wei Qing!"

A scout in light armor came galloping from a distance, with a hint of panting in his voice, obviously he had been riding non-stop all the way.

He presented a sealed letter with both hands. On the envelope was printed the words "Wei Qing, Commander-in-Chief of the Yulin Army". The handwriting was vigorous and powerful, revealing Wei Qing's unique fortitude.

Su Ye took the letter, opened it quickly, and read the contents of the letter at a glance.

As he read deeper, his expression gradually became more solemn, and the worry between his brows intensified.

In the letter, Wei Qing described in detail the tense situation at Longming Pass in the north: the Night Evil Army at Longming Pass in the north has begun to lose patience and is no longer satisfied with small-scale probing, and has begun to speed up its offensive.

Moreover, a full-scale offensive was launched, and the troops were divided into two routes. One route attacked the Daqian army directly, and the other route headed straight for Xujing County in the northernmost part of Hengzhou, where the Yulin Army led by Wei Qing was stationed.

Although Wei Qing was not at a disadvantage, he only had tens of thousands of soldiers under his command, and not many cavalry.

On a flat battlefield in the north, they faced tens of thousands of elite cavalrymen of the Night Fury Army.

The fact that Wei Qing has been able to hold out until now is an extraordinary performance. He has managed to hold out until now with tens of thousands of infantrymen against the enemy's equal number of cavalry.

But now, as time goes by, Wei Qing is obviously unable to hold on any longer.

"The Night Furies are so impatient."

Su Ye muttered to himself, as if thinking about something.

He handed the letter to Guo Jia and Xun You who were standing beside him. After reading it, the two counselors looked solemn and exchanged knowing glances.

"My lord, the Night Demon Army's move obviously shows that they have learned about our Cangzhou Army's offensive in Hengzhou. In addition to wanting to quickly defeat the Daqian Army outside Minglong Pass, this move is also intended to disperse our forces and reduce the pressure on the Hengzhou capital."

"But if we divide our forces to rescue, we may face changes in the battle for the Hengzhou capital."

Guo Jia spoke first, his voice somewhat amused, as a strategist who was well versed in human nature.

He was not surprised by the Night Fury's actions.

In an age of great strife, the enemy is strong and I am weak, now that my own power is blocked.

Isn't weakening the enemy also a means of strengthening oneself?

"Although General Wei Qing does not have many troops, he has been able to resist the Night Evil Army's cavalry of the same number with tens of thousands of infantry until now, which shows his talent as a commander."

"However, if this continues for a long time, it may be difficult to sustain. We must make a decision as soon as possible."

Xun You put down the envelope, pressed his eyebrows, and then added

Upon hearing this, Su Ye was silent for a moment, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

The battle for the capital of Hengzhou is related to whether the Cangzhou army can completely conquer Hengzhou and lay the foundation for the great cause of unification.

The Yulin Army currently stationed in Xujing County in the north of Hengzhou is now an important barrier to the north of their Cangzhou Army. Once it is lost, the hundreds of thousands of cavalrymen at Minglong Pass will directly take a detour and march south to Hengzhou, and the consequences will be disastrous.

"Pass the order down, General Xue Rengui, command the three armies, and immediately prepare for a general attack on the capital of Hengzhou. There must be no mistakes."

"At the same time, order Luowang to strengthen intelligence gathering and make sure to understand the specific movements and troop deployment of the Night Fury Army."

Su Ye finally made up his mind. After thinking about it, he decided that he had to take over the capital of Hengzhou as soon as possible to avoid any more trouble.

"As for Wei Qing..."

Su Ye paused slightly and looked towards the edge of Mingheng County, the capital of Hengzhou. The flags of the Cangzhou army were fluttering nearby, as if they were also looking forward to the arrival of the final decisive battle.

Su Ye's eyes passed through the flames and smoke in front of him, and he had already made up his mind. "Rengui, you stay here and coordinate the overall situation and prepare for the general attack on the capital of Hengzhou."

"With your wisdom and courage, I am assured."

Su Ye's voice was steady, interrupting the whispers and bustle around him.

"My lord, rest assured that Xue Li will live up to your trust and will capture the capital of Hengzhou in one fell swoop, thus laying the foundation for victory for our Cangzhou army!"

When Xue Rengui heard this, his body trembled and a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes.

It seems that I have no part in going north to resist the Night Fury Army this time.

"Shiwen, General Lian Po, the two of you will immediately lead 30,000 cavalry and 20,000 infantry, a total of 50,000 troops, to the north to support Wei Qing."

"The situation at Wei Qing's place is critical. You need to speed up your march."

Su Ye nodded slightly to Xue Rengui, then turned to look at Tie Shiwen and Lian Po.

Now that the overall situation in Hengzhou has been settled, Xue Rengui can be left to coordinate the overall situation.

Therefore, Su Ye planned to directly let Tie Shiwen, who was also proficient in cavalry combat, and Lian Po, who was also an extraordinary commander and extremely good at defense, lead most of the cavalry of the Cangzhou Army to the north.

Tie Shiwen and Lian Po looked at each other and saw a strong desire to fight in each other's eyes.

"Don't worry, my lord. We will do our best to help General Wei Qing!"

Tie Shiwen's voice was deep and powerful, full of fighting spirit.

"My lord, I am here to ensure that the northern part of Cangzhou is safe. At the same time, I will cooperate with Shiwen's cavalry to teach the Night Evil Army an unforgettable lesson."

Lian Po was much calmer. He said in a deep voice.

"Also, send a message to the White Horse Volunteers who have been cruising in Hengzhou, asking them to move closer to the north and be ready to support the battle in the north at any time."

"The mobility and combat effectiveness of the White Horse Volunteers will be a sharp sword for us on the northern battlefield."

Su Ye nodded with satisfaction, and then gave another order.

As Su Ye issued orders one after another, the Cangzhou army took quick action.

Xue Rengui, who took over as commander-in-chief of the three armies, began to prepare for the general offensive.

Tie Shiwen and Lian Po did not delay and immediately led an army of 50,000 and marched northward in a mighty manner.

On the march, Tie Shiwen and Lian Po continued to discuss tactics and strategies.

This battle not only concerns the survival of Wei Qing's Yulin Army, but also the gateway to the north for the Cangzhou Army.

Therefore, they must give their all and not make any mistakes.

"Shiwen, the northern part of Hengzhou is flat, so the infantry can only be of limited use."

"Therefore, your cavalry must play its best role and make sure to catch the Night Fury Army off guard."

Lian Po said in a deep voice, there was nothing he could do, no matter how powerful his infantry were.

However, on a battlefield in the north that is extremely suitable for cavalry, its role is ultimately limited.

"I understand, General Lian Po, but your defensive experience is equally important. We must ensure that while we are attacking, we will not be able to be found by the Night Fury Army."

“Only by combining offense and defense can we be invincible.”

Tie Shiwen nodded. The cavalry under his command would definitely be the main force this time.

The two men discussed tactics while marching.

(End of this chapter)