novelSusiti Chapter 693 The army marches south, Qin Niu of Wuzhou
Chapter 693 The army marches south, Qin Niu of Wuzhou
"General Wu Qi, this mission carries a heavy responsibility; you must proceed with utmost caution."
"Although there are many remnants of the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Wuzhou, there are also many heroes and valiant men hidden among them. You must be flexible and adaptable, and win with your wisdom."
Before Wu Qi departed, Xue Rengui gave him earnest advice.
To be honest, even though his lord had so confidently pushed Wu Qi forward, Xue Rengui was still somewhat unsure.
However, he wouldn't be fussy or boss Wu Qi around.
After all, he and Tie Shiwen had gone through the same thing when they fought in Qizhou.
He was appointed to a critical mission and led an army deep behind enemy lines.
Therefore, he would only quietly clean up the mess and cover for Wu Qi if Wu Qi made a mistake.
However, they would never immediately launch into a lengthy discourse to dampen Wu Qi's spirits.
"Don't worry, Commander Xue. Although Wu Qi is new here, he believes he has some experience."
"This southern expedition will certainly live up to the expectations of our lord and Commander Xue, and we will bring Wuzhou under our lord's control!"
Therefore, Wu Qi didn't react emotionally after hearing this; instead, he smiled slightly and responded confidently.
Although he believed that his talent in commanding troops was no less than that of Commander Xue, he couldn't help it because the latter had followed the lord earlier!
Moreover, since Xue Rengui joined Su Ye's forces, he has fought in numerous battles over the years, accumulating many military achievements.
Wu Qi still showed Xue Rengui basic respect.
Soon, under Wu Qi's leadership, the vanguard army set off swiftly. In addition to Wu Qi, the near-sage, Zhao Gongming, Jia Fu, the brothers Shebi Shi and Xia Geng Shi, the brothers Xue Gang and Xue Kui, as well as Bai Wenbao, Fan Lihua, and other fierce generals, each took on their respective duties and followed closely behind.
It can be said that this luxurious configuration of the vanguard army is more than enough to be used as a separate force to directly launch a general offensive against the Great Qian Dynasty. The configuration is absolutely top-notch!
Among Xue Rengui's central army, only the relatively steady Zhuge Kunlong was willing to stay with him to oversee the central army and assist Xue Rengui in handling various military affairs. This was only because he stayed on voluntarily.
Although he was not good with words, he was extremely reliable in his actions. Whether it was executing battle plans or allocating troops, he was able to do so in an orderly manner, ensuring the stability and safety of the central army camp.
Although their autonomy is not very high, they are very good at following Xue Rengui's orders, which makes Xue Rengui very satisfied.
"Commander Xue, the vanguard has set off successfully. Should we also speed up our advance?"
Zhuge Kunlong asked softly, his eyes also revealing his anticipation for the battle at the front.
As a newly joined general, how could he not yearn to charge into battle and achieve great deeds?
However, since Jia Fu and the others around him were eager to join the vanguard, he had no choice but to take on the position of general of the central army, as he did not want to compete with them.
"Indeed, we cannot let the vanguard fight alone, nor can we stray too far from them."
"Pass down the order: the entire army must accelerate its advance, maintain contact with the vanguard, and be ready to provide support at any time."
Xue Rengui nodded, gazing into the distance as if he could already see the battlefield of Wuzhou engulfed in flames.
He then immediately ordered the central army to keep pace with the vanguard, so that in case of any unexpected events, they could promptly clean up the vanguard.
As Xue Rengui gave the order, the central army began to speed up its march, the sounds of horses' hooves, wheels, and soldiers' footsteps mingling together as they rapidly advanced towards Wuzhou.
Meanwhile, in the rear guard, the brothers Ma Shanwei and Ma Yuan were leading the remaining 10,000 troops, responsible for escorting the logistics and supply units.
Among the martial arts tournament participants, Ma Yuan was considered to be both a capable commander and more composed. Therefore, Xue Rengui directly appointed him as the head of the rear army, leading the remaining 10,000 troops to escort the logistics and supply troops.
Although Ma Yuan was young, based on Xue Rengui's observations over this period, he undoubtedly possessed the talent of a commander.
With a calm and composed personality and keen observation skills, he is capable of serving as a pillar of strength in the rear guard.
Since Ma Yuan stayed in the rear army, Ma Shanwei, Ma Yuan's younger brother, naturally had to stay in the rear army as well, serving as Ma Yuan's capable assistant.
Moreover, Ma Shanwei is also highly skilled in martial arts and brave and fearless, making him a solid bulwark in the rear guard.
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Just as Wu Qi's massive army was marching towards Wuzhou, the Yellow Turban Army, which controlled the area, was also at work.
Qin Niu, the only general among the Yellow Turban Army in Wuzhou, was frowning as he wandered alone on the city wall of Wuzhou. His gaze passed through the layers of rooftops and looked at the distant sky tinged with gold by the morning sun, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
With the departure of the three demons of Lion Camel Ridge with tens of thousands of troops not long ago, and the remaining Yellow Turban Army leaders in Wuzhou, such as Meng Huwang and Zhang Liang, being in the Great Xuan Dynasty in the south, they are unable to effectively control the current situation in Wuzhou.
Qin Niu, though his identity is that of a fellow clansman of Qin Shi, one of the three demons of Lion Camel Ridge who ran away.
However, Qin Niu, who identified himself as a disciple of the Taoist Taishangdao lineage, believed that he was not one of the same kind as Qin Shi, Bai Xiang, Kong Jin, and other violent people, and he looked down on the brutal style of Qin Shi and the other three demons of Lion Camel Ridge from the bottom of his heart.
Therefore, when the three demons of Lion Camel Ridge returned to Wuzhou and invited him to leave with them, he did not leave with them, but instead stayed with the Yellow Turban Army.
Since he had only recently entered the world from Taoism and had not yet chosen his own enlightened ruler, he might as well stay in the Yellow Turban Army for a while longer.
In any case, the Yellow Turban Army could be said to have some connection with Taoism!
"Alas, the world is truly unpredictable."
Qin Niu sighed softly, toying with a jade pendant in his hand. It was a talisman given to him by his master when he entered the mortal world, and it seemed to offer him some comfort.
Although he was in the Yellow Turban Army, he had just entered the world with a Taoist mindset, and his deep-seated pursuit of peace and morality was out of step with this chaotic world.
Just as Qin Niu was lost in thought, having just shaken his head and taken out a few oranges from his pocket, intending to rest for a while, hurried footsteps interrupted his reverie.
"General Qin, there is an urgent message from Luzhou!"
A messenger rushed in, clutching a secret letter tightly in his hand, looking nervous.
Qin Niu took the secret letter, opened it, and saw that the words in the letter were earnest and that it was written by Meng Zhang, the commander-in-chief of the Yellow Turban Army in Luzhou.
The letter stated that, given the current predicament of Wuzhou, Meng Zhang decided to dispatch Niu Mo, the top general of Luzhou, to lead his troops to provide support and jointly resist the approaching Hengzhou army.
After reading it, Qin Niu's eyes lit up. He had great respect for Meng Zhang, the former commander-in-chief of the Yellow Turban Army in Luzhou.
After all, the Yellow Turban Army at that time could mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops, which was not something that ordinary people could handle.
Even the Supreme Lord of the Supreme Dao lineage of Taoism once said that there are very few famous generals in the world who can command an army of millions at will, and each of them is a pillar of the country who can dominate the war.