These Westerners have a truly moving passion for war horses.

  In such a state of shock, they actually rounded up 100 war horses, it was a desperate struggle.

  Passing by Lang Song without attacking, Zhao Xi was purely a temporary idea after arriving. Now that the surrounding points and reinforcements have been attacked, what should be done next?

  Zhao Xi couldn't be bothered to deal with these soldiers who were crazy about horses, he was thinking about how to stir up trouble next.

  "Pursue! Just follow behind, no one is allowed to leave the team too far. Those with war horses can advance ahead and be on guard!"

  Zhao Xi's command was somewhat vague and, in short, almost pointless.

  What does it mean? Even Di Qing was stunned, but he didn't say a word.

  Yang Wenguang has been scolded, no ambiguity, the crown prince said so, he just went to pass on the order like that.

  Di Qing looked at Zhao Xi, waiting for him to explain. Because Di Qing was puzzled.

  At this time, the reinforcements were repelled. Now Lang Song is isolated and unsupported, with less than a thousand defenders, it should be easy to take down. He can't figure out why Your Excellency would allow pursuit.

  What you will encounter in pursuit, Your Highness should be clear about, is facing nearly three times the Annan troops, all fully equipped and heavily armed.

  Even if they win, it will be a miserable victory, even if they join forces with the national army of Guangyuan City.

  You don't think that just because you have explosive bullets, everything will be okay and you'll be invincible, do you?

  "Di Shuai, I didn't intend to engage in a skirmish, nor did I think that the Huoyao bullets would sweep everything away. I want to fight against Gao Bang!"

  Gao Bang? This... Di Qing couldn't help but admire the Crown Prince's idea, this really wasn't something an ordinary person would think of.

  It was Di Qing, who only thought of turning back to kill and occupy Lang Xiang, this stronghold, with the ability of the imperial army guarding the city, to insert a nail in Annan territory.

  Moreover, Lang Song is close to Yongping Stockade, and these tens of thousands of soldiers did not return after infiltrating deep into enemy territory, isolated and without support.

  But Your Highness is like this...

  "This time's reinforcement will likely bring in more reinforcements from the Guangyuan direction. Because Langsong is their key point with the national border, it cannot be lost."

  "Take advantage of this gap, and tens of thousands of soldiers may be able to launch a surprise attack on Gao Bong successfully!"

  As for what's next, Zhao Xi didn't say. It depends on how things go and the other party's reaction to decide their own actions.

  Fighters have never been static, and the so-called "decisive victory a thousand miles away" is purely nonsense.

  Those arrays of ancestors are just good-looking in Zhao Xi's view, and their function is useless except for killing people.

  Sneak attack on Gao Bang! If Di Qing had absolute autonomy, with the crown prince's authority to make emergency decisions. He thought, perhaps he would do the same.

  It goes without saying that Cao Bang should be the supply point for the entire northern region of Annan, which is about to bring disaster to the imperial court and Guangnan with tens of thousands of people, and it is a key point for grain and fodder transportation.

  It's said to be pursuing, but it's actually following closely behind, almost like tailing.

  Everyone was walking towards Guangyuan with a relaxed and casual attitude, and some even had the energy to cook meals along the way.

  As for those Annan soldiers who were trampled and injured by war horses, the Crown Prince said that they weren't wounded by us, so there's no reason to take care of them, just leave them there...

  The wounded are more unsettling than the dead!

  Gathered to the war horses, this is still very useful. Zhao Xi divided them into several teams as vanguards, with the task of scouting the Annan army in Guangyuan direction, but absolutely not contacting them.

  ……

  "Your Highness, troops are approaching from Guangyuan direction, infantry and cavalry mixed, approximately ten thousand in number."

  Zhao Xi was still worried about this, worrying that the Crown Prince of Annan would suddenly have a strange idea and directly launch an attack on Guangyuan.

  After all, if it were that way, the team that is currently staying in Guangyuan may not be able to withstand the impact.

  In the end, they were in trouble in Guangyuan, and they were busy in Annan. It was a case of six of one and half a dozen of the other, with neither side gaining an advantage.

  But now it's fine, the plot has come as I expected.

  "Enter the mountain and hide! If you can't take good care of the war horses, kill them all, don't expose them!"

  Zhao Xi accompanied Di Qing, checked the map and gave orders directly.

  No choice, going to Gaobang, must continue northwest for twenty or thirty miles, then head directly west.

  Originally, I had left some time for Annan, this big prince, to consider, but unexpectedly he was so anxious.

  Lying in the mountains, listening to the passage of thousands of troops and horses below... my heart is really itchy, several times I had the idea of firing a few artillery shells.

  But at this time, Yang Wenguang felt relieved in his heart. Being with a group of deputy generals was also considered relaxing.

  They all thought that His Highness the Crown Prince was going to engage in a fierce battle, but unexpectedly, he let the reinforcements pass again.

  What's the point of doing this? There are nearly 20,000 Annan soldiers in Guangyuan direction. If they collude with the king's troops in Guangyuan state and attack from both sides, it should also be a big victory.

  They are all commanders, and they have their own judgments about the war situation and evaluations of the battlefield.

  However...

  After letting Annan's supporting troops go, they advanced another 20 miles, but unexpectedly, the Crown Prince ordered the guards to open the way, and the whole army turned west, crossing the mountain ridge...

  It's going to be a big fight! The generals were suddenly enlightened.

  The Crown Prince's use of troops has never been a real fight, always avoiding the strong and attacking the weak...

  Yu Jing watched as the reinforcements were withdrawn again from across the way. He had been ambushed and fled back in a panic, so he couldn't see anything, and his heart was heavy with worry.

  The first time was five thousand, this time nearly ten thousand, still a mix of infantry and cavalry... Your Highness, Commander Di, isn't it difficult for you to defend Lang Song?

  He was just a scholar and had the intention of launching a surprise attack on the enemy camp several times, but it didn't work out.

  Not mentioning those who were bribed with money and grain, even the recruited soldiers are not suitable for charging forward. Only that tens of thousands of Western troops... can be matched by an enemy twice their number.

  Alas... this anxiety was only shared by Sun Mo and him.

  "Scholar, will you continue this standoff?"

  It's said to be a confrontation, but it seems more like they're living separate lives.

  Both sides stationed troops along the border, neither side crossed the border once, let alone fought a war. They were all cautious and maintained the status quo.

  Annan is short of troops and does not dare to make loud noises on this side, while Yu Jing knows his own family's affairs.

  "The prince, Di Shuai, has his own plans. Let us proceed as usual!"

  Now both sides are like arrows on the string, as long as they don't let go, they will always be a threat, but once they release the arrow, it means showing their trump card.

  This principle is very clear to Yu Jingyao, and Sun Ben himself also understands it. It's just that he's been stuck in this situation for so long, worrying about it in his heart...it's not a good feeling.

  Every day is like this, casually chatting a few words, the two of them encouraging each other, then pretending to be confident and starting their patrol.

  Gaobang is not Langsang, this is the city closest to Guangyuan.

  At this time, almost all the soldiers from Annan's north were concentrated in Guangyuan, so the whole Gao Bang is now a granary.

  Ann's eldest son is not the kind who grew up in the deep palace, but has gone through wars and battles, and his military strategy is not bad.

  For example, Gao Bang now has at least 5,000 soldiers stationed to guard him.

  The key is that the military discipline of the entire Annan army has never relaxed, even in the rear of the main force, with patrols being very standardized and strict.

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