Banners were waving and horse hooves were heard. When Xu Chang saw the northwest cavalry approaching from the east, their troops were at least seven or eight thousand, he was immediately grateful for his previous decisive decision.

If we did not turn back in time and quickly occupy Huangling, but insist on returning to join the main cavalry army in Liaodong, then our troops would be trapped in front and back attacks by tens of thousands of northwest cavalry, and the consequences would be devastating. I am afraid that by the time Kou Ying got the news, the four thousand soldiers under his command would be wiped out.

Fortunately, I finally followed Zhao You's persuasion and quickly turned around and took over Huangling.

Huangling is not a steep mountain, or even a dangerous mountain. Compared with the many towering peaks and steep peaks in Hexi, it is even just a slightly higher hillside, but this is already the best place Xu Chang can choose to stick to.

He knew that if the Northwest Army had all its strength to attack, his troops would not be able to hold on after all, but he was also confident that once Kou Ying found something wrong, he would definitely send reinforcements to rescue him, and it was not an impossible task to support the reinforcements until they arrived.

Xu Chang expected it was indeed good. Kou Ying was already wondering at this time. According to the original plan, the 4,000 troops sent should have returned, but they were not seen for a long time, which made Kou Ying quite angry.

Kou Ying's military order was very clear. He was not allowed to advance further when he advanced to Huangling as far as possible. Kou Ying was confident that Xu Chang should not dare to disobey this military order, not to mention that Zhao You was arranged by his side. Even if Xu Chang was impulsive, Zhao You, who had always been calm, would naturally persuade him.

Of course, Kou Ying didn't want to really get into evil with the Northwest Army at this time. It would undoubtedly be a very stupid choice to easily start a war with the Northwest Army before gaining the power of Liaodong.

But he knew better that he did not want to start a light battle with the other party, which did not mean that the other party was willing to take peace with him. To make the other party fearful, the best way was to naturally show his strength and shine his fists to shock the other party. Because of this, thousands of people were sent over and walked on, and Xu Chang took out the elite cavalry among the Liaodong cavalry, and he was also willing to let the Northwest Army see its strength so that the other party would be concerned. In addition, he could also use this opportunity to test what the Northwest Army reacted.

As long as the four thousand elite cavalry did not go too deep into the enemy territory, Kou Ying believed that with their strength, even if they encountered the main cavalry of the Northwest Army, they would be able to escape unscathed.

But it had been a whole day since they returned, which made Kou Ying feel a little restless.

If the troops that show their strength and use to shock the opponent fall into the trap of the Northwest Army, it will be really not worth the loss and will become a big joke.

"Report!"

A voice came from outside the tent, and Kou Ying immediately stepped forward: "Can you find Xu Chang's movement?"

"General, the horse explored the west, but did not find our people, but found the Northwest Rangers." The horse explored the horse reported: "Looking at their appearance, it seems that they are also paying attention to the movements on our side."

"Northwest Ranger?" Kou Ying's heart sank, "Are you saying that the Northwest Ranger was found in the west?"

Of course he knew the steepness of this information. Logically speaking, Xu Chang's troops occupied Huangling, so from here to the middle of Huangling, under his control, Xu Chang was like a wall blocking the road from the Northwest Army to the east. In this area, it was naturally impossible for the Northwest Rangers to appear.

But since the Northwest Rangers appeared, it can only prove that something was wrong with Xu Chang.

If the Northwest Rangers avoided Xu Chang's eyes and saw him behind, it would be just a harassment from a small scout, which would not be a threat, otherwise there would be great changes ahead.

Kou Ying did not wait. No matter what happened ahead, the main cavalry could not wait to go to reinforcements.

The soldiers and horses were clanging, but Kou Ying did not delay and led his troops to the battlefield immediately. The four thousand cavalry were the elite of the Liaodong Iron Cavalry, and there was no need to be missed. The war horses were strong, and the horses were neighing. Long dragons quickly advanced towards Huangling.

Naturally, the baggage, food and grass cannot follow the army, and the rescue is like putting out a fire. Kou Ying left a team of men to protect the food and grass, and repeatedly ordered to guard day and night without any loss.

Kou Ying made a quick decision to send troops, and Xu Chang naturally knew nothing. After occupying Huangling, he immediately distributed his troops on various roads in the mountains, setting up formations and waiting for the Northwest Army to attack.

According to his idea, since the Northwest Army surrounded these 4,000 elite cavalry in Liaodong, there is no reason to let go of such a large piece of fat. It must have been to swallow this army at all costs before reinforcements arrived.

Because of this, Xu Chang only thought that he would face a fierce attack next.

But what happened next was completely beyond Xu Chang's expectations. The Northwest Army had no intention of attacking Huangling at all. It just set up formations on both sides of Huangling and sent cavalry to cruising around Huangling from time to time.

"What do they want to do?" Xu Chang was confused when he saw the Northwest Army still holding his troops.

Zhao You also frowned, obviously quite puzzled by the Northwest Army's actions.

"You can't you want to trap us to death on this mountain?" Xu Chang sneered. If the Northwest Army really had this plan, Xu Chang would feel much more relaxed.

Each of the soldiers under his command carried four days of dry food, and saved some, and supporting five days was no problem. Although it had been three days since the camp, the soldiers had not had much dry food, but there was no problem with two more days of support. Moreover, the Liaodong Army had always been hard-working to train. Even if the food was exhausted, it would be possible to last for two or three days without eating. In other words, the Northwest Army wanted to trap this army and starve them to death on Huangling, which was completely willing.

In the past few days, even if Kou Ying’s reaction is slow, he will arrive in time.

Looking at the Northwest Army under the mountains, although the two troops together had tens of thousands, Xu Chang knew that once Kou Ying led his troops to reinforce, the Liaodong cavalry would quickly gain the upper hand in terms of military strength.

"It's not that simple." Zhao You shook his head and said, "Brother, Chu Huan can march around us on a snowy night. It's impossible for us to be able to support the reinforcements. If he wants to trap us in the mountains, he needs to do two things. First, he must be able to be sure to block the reinforcements of the main cavalry. Second, there are enough troops to trap us in the mountains. However, the current troops in his hands cannot do these two things at all, so he will never really trap us in the mountains."

"You're right." Xu Chang nodded slightly, "I'm actually very confused about something now."

"Didn't the starling say that the two thousand northwest cavalry before were fully capable of dragging us until their squadrons rushed over, so we would fall into a situation where we were attacked from the front and tail." Zhao You said: "But they suddenly left the battle formation, not only did they not attack us, but even Huangling was easily occupied by us!"

"Yes." Xu Chang said: "I'm just wondering why they did this?"

Zhao You thought about it, then his eyes twitched slightly, as if he was thinking of something, and said in a lost voice: "Is it that the target of the Northwest Army is not us at all?"

"What does it mean?" Xu Chang was stunned, "It's not us, is it still the second brother?"

Zhao You's expression became solemn: "Brother, I'm afraid you're right. Chu Huan's target is really the second brother. We're just bait."

"Bait?"

"I ask you, have your second brother ever thought about fighting the Northwest Army before?"

"It should not be proactively seeking a decisive battle from the Northwest Army."

"That's it." Zhao You looked cold: "The Northwest Army circled around our rear. At first we thought we were going to eat us, but they did not do so. Instead, they let us retreat to Huangling, Bald guy, think about it carefully, from beginning to end, it seems like Chu Huan made arrangements for us, forcing us to go up the mountain, and put us in the siege. Is that what I mean?"

Xu Chang thought for a moment, and his expression became serious: "It seems that this is really the case. It seems that they were deliberately taking over this Huangling."

"I have to surround us without fighting. I know that our reinforcements will come soon, and they will not be stupid enough to trap us here." Zhao You sighed: "In this way, there is only one reason, that is, deliberately trap us and use this as bait to let the second brother lead reinforcements to rescue. In other words, Chu Huan may have used this trick to mobilize our main force of cavalry."

"It's not very possible." Xu Chang said: "Second brother got the news. With his temperament, it's impossible for him to remain calm. He will definitely send troops to rescue him!" Frowning and said: "But if the second brother leads his troops to come, what benefits can it do to the Northwest Army? Their troops are not above us. If the main cavalry comes, can they still be our opponents?"

Zhao You said: "It is impossible for them to make this plan without reason. At least in this way, the initiative on the battlefield has fallen into their hands." He paused and said: "They are here, and reinforcements can only come to rescue. In other words, the Northwest Army chose the battlefield, and we are just passive. We don't know this area, but since they chose this place, they can even bypass us and run behind us to intercept our way back, which proves that they are very familiar with this area and have an advantage in the geographical advantage."

"It makes sense." Xu Chang nodded slightly, "Old Fourteen, do you think there are still Northwest Army ambushing nearby?"

"Chu Huan's method is obviously to lead our main cavalry here. Judging from his method, it is very likely that he will seek a decisive battle with us here." Zhao You said: "If it is really a decisive battle, Chu Huan should bet all the chips in his hands. If so, the Northwest Army in this decisive battle will not be what we have seen, and there will definitely be more ambushing behind it."

Xu Chang clenched his fist and sneered: "If this is the case, I will really fight with them this time. If I can defeat the Northwest Army in one fell swoop, advance westward, and be invincible, I'm afraid there will be another situation."
Chapter completed!