Chapter 509: Tibetan Reinforcements! Two Become One! (1/2)
Chapter 509: Tibetan Reinforcements! Two Become One!
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
Bwoooom!
As the white yak horn blew, rings of flame bloomed like red lotuses beneath Bachicheng's warhorse, enveloping his entire army. It only took a few moments for the six thousand Tibetan cavalry to feel like their bodies were aflame, and Stellar Energy flowed more quickly through their bodies. The horses began to neigh as the Tibetan cavalry flew down from the summit like a fierce gale, sending up massive clouds of dust as they pursued Wang Chong's army.
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At the same time, in a place several dozen li away from the pass being guarded by the Tibetan army, although all was silent, the atmosphere was fraught with tension.
”Milord, is this really okay?” Commandant Xu asked uneasily from Wang Chong's side.
His five thousand brothers had all followed, and what they were facing was six thousand elite Tibetan cavalry. This was no joke.
Next to him, Zhao Jingdian, Li Siye, and Old Eagle were also in a rather dour mood. Although they wanted to state on Wang Chong's behalf that everything would definitely be okay, not even they had any confidence in this matter. That the Tibetans had waited for so long to finally launch this attack meant that they had clearly come prepared. And everyone present had personally experienced the power of this army.
”Ha, if we don't try, how can we know if it's okay?”
It could only be Wang Chong who could still keep such a leisurely and easygoing manner at this time. He had witnessed such scenes far too many times, and though he had the external appearance of a teenager, his mind was far older.
”Commandant Xu, are all your large shields ready?” Wang Chong asked.
Commandant Xu immediately gave a nod. ”They're all ready.”
For infantry to contend against those swift and powerful cavalry, those shields were a necessity. Xu Shiping had only dared to challenge Batunlu from the mountain because he had gathered crate after crate of hardy large shields. These large shields were originally meant to deal with Batunlu.
But they ended up being used by Wang Chong to deal with the even more formidable Bachicheng.
”Then it's fine.”
Wang Chong nodded, his expression composed as if everything was going to plan. It was like there was nothing that could ever make him panic.
”Old Eagle, can you release your birds and see if Bachicheng followed us?”
”Yes!”
Old Eagle quickly sent out a large eagle. After a few moments, a shrill cry echoed through the air.
”They've come!”
Old Eagle's expression grew nervous as he heard this cry. In reality, however, it was more because his sense for danger was growing more and more sensitive as he participated in more battles.
Wang Chong waved his right hand and immediately ordered, ”Let's go. Follow the plan and head up the mountain!” He turned and pointed straight at a distant mountain behind them. In this region, besides the pass guarded by the Tibetans, this mountain was the highest. This mountain wasn't particularly tall, but its walls were extremely steep, making it appear like a massive sword sticking out of the earth.
More importantly, the back of this mountain was an extremely tall cliff. Not even the formidable Tibetan cavalry would be able to charge up the back of the mountain.
This was the location for battle that Wang Chong had selected after carefully inspecting the model.
His army quickly retreated, surging like a tide until it reached the top of the mountain.
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Rumble!
The earth quaked. Not long after Wang Chong's army had retreated, a cloud of dust shrouded the area. In this dust were the six thousand Tibetan cavalry, galloping forward with all the aggression of a fire. Leading them was Bachicheng, only his frigid eyes showing from beneath his heavy armor.
”Hmph, the Tang army is showing a little intelligence this time. Knowing that they can't escape, they decided to just stop running!”
Bachicheng gazed at the distant Tang army ascending the mountain, a mocking smile on his lips.
”Milord spoke truly. They really are showing some intelligence this time,” one of his Tibetan officers agreed.
None of these officers had ever heard of two legs outrunning four legs. It might have been okay if this Tang army had been pure cavalry, but for a mixture of infantry and cavalry to want to flee in front of Tibetan cavalry? That was simply absurd. Although fleeing to the mountain might not guarantee their survival, it was an expedient plan.
”Milord, do you wish to attack?” another officer behind Bachicheng asked. They were currently presented with a superb offensive opportunity. With their force of six thousand cavalry, they could definitely pulverize that Tang army.
”There's no need!”
To their surprise, Bachicheng raised an arm and rejected his subordinate's suggestion.
”Since they can't escape, there's no need to rush.”
There was a sneer in Bachicheng's eyes.
”We'll stand guard here and wait for General Xiangyang Dalu to arrive. Once we meet up with him, then we can attack and get rid of this Tang army!”
He never did anything without confidence.