Chapter 659, Target 1: Xianbei Cadres
Chapter 659, Target 1: Xianbei Cadres
"Our goal is not only to support the Xianbei people, but also to control the situation on the entire grassland."
"Therefore, we must proceed cautiously and step by step."
After Murong Ke met with everyone, Jia Xu began to explain the strategic plan that Xun Yu and others had discussed long ago.
"Generals Yuwen Chengdu and Jin Wuzhu, you will lead the Iron Pagoda as the vanguard and proceed to the Xianbei camp first."
"General Tie Shiwen, along with Generals Huya and Huyin, will then set off with the nine thousand foreign cavalry that Wenruo has gathered for you, as well as the supplies for this aid to the Xianbei."
He paused, then continued.
"Yes, sir!"
At Jia Xu's command, everyone stood up and bowed.
For a time, banners fluttered and warhorses neighed inside Taiping Pass.
Elite troops and generals embarked on their journey, heading towards the territory of the Murong Xianbei beyond the Great Wall.
Murong Ke stood in the crowd, his gaze fixed on the area beyond the pass. The future of the Murong Xianbei clan depended on his two elder brothers.
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Meanwhile, in the Xianbei camp outside Taiping Pass, the arrival of the Iron Pagoda heavy cavalry brought an unprecedented sense of oppression to the originally peaceful camp.
When Yuwen Chengdu and Jin Wuzhu appeared in front of the Murong Xianbei camp with the Iron Pagoda, Murong Jun and Murong Chui both showed expressions of shock.
"So this is the legendary Dao Soldier? It truly lives up to its reputation!"
Murong Chui looked at the suffocating pressure emanating from the Ironclad Cavalry and exclaimed with admiration.
For a commander of his stature, such a formidable force was simply the most perfect creation in the world.
She was infinitely more perfect than his new wife.
Murong Chui's gaze was intense, fixed intently on the Ironclad Pagoda soldiers marching in.
Each Ironclad Knight was clad in heavy black armor, which was no ordinary armor. It was forged from the finest iron through countless hammerings, and its surface gleamed with a cold luster, appearing even more indestructible under the sunlight.
The armor was engraved with intricate totems, and the helmet had a unique design with a veil that revealed only cold eyes and tightly pursed lips, making him look like a grim reaper emerging from hell, inspiring awe.
The warhorses were also carefully selected; each one was tall and strong, with prominent muscles, glossy coat, and powerful hooves. Even when they were still, one could feel the immense power contained within them.
On horseback, numerous heavily armored knights held long spears, their tips gleaming coldly in the sunlight, as if they could pierce the enemy's chest at any moment.
Those spears were no ordinary spears; the shafts were made of the finest wood, and the tips were made of incredibly sharp iron. Each one was meticulously crafted to ensure a single, fatal blow on the battlefield.
In contrast, Murong Jun appeared more composed. He slowly scanned Yuwen Chengdu and Jin Wuzhu. From their demeanor and eyes, it was easy to see that they were both fierce generals who had experienced countless battles.
"Generals, you have come from afar, you must be tired."
"On behalf of the Murong Xianbei, I welcome you. I hope our cooperation will be as invincible and unbreakable as this Iron Pagoda."
Murong Jun spoke, his voice deep and magnetic, carrying the boldness and passion unique to the Xianbei people.
"You are too kind, Khan Murong. We have come here on the orders of our lord, and we will do our utmost to fight against the foreign enemy."
Jin Wuzhu laughed heartily and returned the greeting with a cupped-hand salute.
"However, speaking of which, Great Khan Murong, do you have someone in mind for our first target on the grasslands?"
His sharp gaze swept over the surrounding Xianbei warriors, and he secretly admired the might of this steppe force.
"Indeed, we have already selected people. They are from a small tribe within our Xianbei people, called Hegan."
"In the past, we had some close ties with the He cadres, and we once fought together against foreign enemies and shared the bounty of the grasslands."
"But recently, Hegan Gui, the leader of the Hegan tribe, has become ambitious and has begun to secretly collude with the Jurchen Wanyan clan and the Jurchen Aisin Gioro clan, intending to betray the Xianbei and join another tribe."
Upon hearing this, Murong Jun's expression flickered slightly, as if he were recalling something. After a moment, he slowly spoke.
Well... all I can say is that they truly are the sons of the grasslands, so bold and unrestrained.
He started by attacking his own clan, and even Lu Bu, the assassin of his adoptive father, would have to admit he was an expert.
"We, the Murong Xianbei, cannot tolerate such behavior. As fellow Xianbei, we should be of one mind and work together for development. Since they have chosen to turn their backs on us, then don't blame us for being ruthless."
"The He cadres are our first target in this operation, and also the first battle to establish our authority on the grasslands."
At this point, Murong Jun's eyes turned cold, and his tone became ruthless.
"Very well. Since the He cadres dare to betray us, let them taste the might of the Cangzhou army."
"However, Khan Murong, we still need to understand the specific situation of the He cadres, including their troop deployment, the personality traits of their leaders, and the degree of their connection with the Jurchen Wanyan clan and the Jurchen Aisin Gioro clan, so that we can formulate the most effective strategy."
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Chengdu nodded slightly, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes. For Yuwen Chengdu, who had lost his family at a young age and was later taken in by Su Kai, this was a serious matter.
Although he carried the blood of a nomadic tribe from the grasslands, his heart was always that of a man from the Central Plains, and he held no regard for these so-called nomadic tribes from the grasslands.
His murderous intent clearly outweighed everything else.
"General Yuwen is absolutely right. Although the Hegan tribe is a small tribe, it has developed rapidly in recent years and its military strength has reached several thousand, approaching ten thousand, and most of them are strong and capable men."
"He Gan Gui is also cunning and resourceful, adept at using terrain for defense, and should not be underestimated."
"As for their connections with the two Jurchen tribes, it is not yet clear, but according to our spies, Hegangui has secretly sent envoys to the Jurchen tribes on several occasions, clearly seeking some kind of alliance."
Murong Jun glanced at Yuwen Chengdu with admiration, secretly praising the man's prudence.
"This Hegan Gui is truly blinded by greed, daring to collude with the Jurchens."
"Doesn't he know that the Jurchen tribes are wolves in sheep's clothing and will eventually swallow them all up? To negotiate with a tiger is tantamount to courting death."
Jin Wuzhu, who was listening from the side, frowned and couldn't help but interject.
Hmm... no wonder he's a Crimson-Bearded Dragon reincarnated; he directly attacked his former employer.
"General Jin is absolutely right. Hegangui's actions are undoubtedly playing with fire and getting burned."
"However, this also gives us an opportunity, an opportunity to purge our internal forces and unify the Xianbei."
"If we can capture the He cadres, we can not only deter those small tribes with ulterior motives, but also establish our prestige for our next actions."
Murong Chui then withdrew his infatuated gaze from the Iron Pagoda and continued the conversation.
Yuwen Chengdu nodded, not really caring about Murong Jun's specific thoughts.
On such grasslands, the law of the jungle prevails eternally.
Only by demonstrating overwhelming strength can we deter those tribes with malicious intentions.
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