Martial Arts: My achievements in Beiliang were so great that they threatened the lord's positio

Tian Hu asked solemnly, "Who exactly is the commander of the Northern Pythons this time?"

This attrition tactic, though seemingly cumbersome, is extremely effective, relying on numerical superiority to continuously replenish the enemy's ranks with lives.

With an army of 100,000, the Northern Python has enough troops to launch attacks and rest in rotation. The longer the war drags on, the more advantageous it will be for the Northern Python.

"This is an attempt to force me to transfer the troops remaining in Yan County."

Lin Xuan sensed something unusual from the Northern Python's relentless attacks.

At this moment, Yan County still has 10,000 Canglang cavalry, 15,000 Xuanjia soldiers, and 8,800 battalions remaining stationary.

If these three elite forces do not move, even if the Northern Python breaks through Tianxian Pass and enters Yan County, it will undoubtedly be walking into a trap.

"Pass on the order."

He ordered, "Order Wutugu to lead 10,000 Canglang cavalry to Luanshi City under the pretense of supporting Zhang Wei."

"Order Huyan Lie to lead 10,000 Xuanjia soldiers to Duanlong Pass immediately."

"Eight hundred battalions remained to guard the Yan County camp."

Lin Xuan did not transfer all his troops at once, but left 800 battalions to guard the rear.

If the Canglang Cavalry, the Eight Hundred Battalion, and the Xuanjia Army were all transferred away, it might arouse suspicion from the enemy.

After all, he always acts with great care and caution.

The troop movements in Yan County naturally did not escape the surveillance of various informants, and the Northern Python's attacks became increasingly fierce.

In just three days, the garrison at Duanlong Pass suffered two thousand casualties, while the Northern Python left behind more than ten thousand corpses in front of the pass.

On the fourth day, 10,000 Xuanjia soldiers arrived and took up residence at Duanlong Pass.

"Tian Hu, Zhang Long."

Huyan Lie led his troops quickly up the city wall and replaced the original garrison.

"You all go and rest; leave this to me."

Hu Yanlie was full of fighting spirit.

Tian Hu and Zhang Long had bloodshot eyes and exuded a chilling murderous aura, but they looked extremely tired.

"Then I'll leave it to you."

The two did not refuse.

"Brothers, let's show those Northern Barbarians the might of the Xuanjia Army!"

Huyan Lie shouted loudly.

"kill--"

"kill--"

"kill--"

The black armor gleamed coldly, the swords were sharp, the military flags fluttered, and the morale was high.

The Northern Pythons intended to attack the city during the change of guard, but they were routed as soon as they engaged in battle by Huyan Lie's Xuanjia Army.

Outside the city, horns sounded long and deep, twilight descended, and the setting sun gradually sank.

After inspecting the military camp, Lin Xuan returned to his residence.

Yan Ri, Nan Gong Pu She, and Po Jun are still assisting in the defense of the city from the city wall.

After showering and changing clothes

Lin Xuan closed his eyes and sat cross-legged, concentrating on circulating his inner energy to comprehend the second move of the Three Blades of Avici Hell – Hell Path.

In recent days, I have killed over a thousand enemy soldiers from the Northern Pythons on the city walls, accumulating more than 200,000 Killing Points.

Once you've accumulated some more, you can use the Killing God Points to cultivate the Hell Path.

The Northern Python invaded the south, and fierce battles raged in Yan County for half a month. Daily battle reports were sent from the General of the Northern Garrison's mansion to the capital by express courier.

The ferocity of the battle shocked the officials in the court.

The 100,000-strong army launched a relentless attack on Duanlong Pass day and night. Within half a month, the Yan army suffered over 10,000 casualties, while the Northern Python army also suffered tens of thousands of casualties.

In contrast to the devastation in Yan County, the Liangmang border appeared unusually calm, with the 100,000-strong Northern Python army and the Northern Liang cavalry facing off at Jubei City.

There were only a few small-scale cavalry skirmishes, with the total number of participants on both sides not exceeding 10,000.

In the capital city

After reading the memorial in his hand, the emperor's face turned ashen, and he was even more furious after returning to the inner palace.

"What exactly is Xu the Cripple's intention?"

"Not only did they remain inactive, they even voluntarily ceded their eastern defensive line."

"Is he going to commit adultery?"

"Or are they deliberately allowing the Northern Python cavalry to advance south?"

"His Majesty."

The Grand Eunuch Cao Zhengchun of the Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs reported in a low voice: "The plot of the King of Northern Liang is probably no small matter."

"Now the main force of Yan County has been transferred to Duanlong Pass and Luanshi City, and only eight hundred battalions remain to guard Yanzhou City."

Cao Zhengchun bowed and reported: "As far as I know, the Northern Python is still sending more troops to Duanlong Pass. Perhaps soon, even the Eight Hundred Battalion will be transferred to the front line. At that time, the rear will inevitably be short of troops."

The King of Beiliang has actually withdrawn his eastern defenses. If the Northern Python sends light cavalry to break into Yan County from Tianxian Pass, the situation may become unmanageable.

"Where will the Northern Pythons reinforce their troops?"

The emperor's expression was stern.

"The Western Route Army".

Cao Zhengchun responded in a low voice.

"That's incredibly arrogant."

The emperor angrily rebuked, "Has Xu the Cripple become too complacent in his position as King of Northern Liang?"

"Issue an imperial edict to Xu Xiao, ordering him to strictly control the western route army of the Northern Python Army. If even a single soldier or cavalryman is sent to reinforce the eastern route, I will not let him off lightly."

Although the emperor issued such an order, he knew in his heart that he was actually powerless against the King of Northern Liang.

The battle at Duanlong Pass had not yet ended, and the Northern Pythons continued their fierce offensive, with catapults, battering rams, and siege hammers being used in turn.

The daily casualties of the Yan army and the Northern Python army were staggering.

Neither side retreated.

The Northern Python launched a fierce attack, while the Yan army held firm.

After a stalemate lasting more than a month, the Northern Pythons reinforced their troops again, forcing Lin Xuan to transfer his 800 battalions to Duanlong Pass as well.

The Azure Wolf Cavalry are currently engaged in a struggle with the three tribes of Duoyan in Luanshi City.

So far

All units of the Yan army have been mobilized, leaving only yamen runners and able-bodied men recruited from various counties to form simple patrols.

General Zhenbei's Mansion

Frontline battle reports delivered

In the hall

Zhuge Qing, Zhu Duanhe, Meng Jiao and others gathered together.

Mu Qing'er stepped in, her expression solemn: "Last night, a troop of ten thousand light cavalry from the Northern Python Army set off under cover of darkness, penetrating deep into Northern Liang, and is currently heading rapidly towards Tianxian Pass."

"Very good."

A smile, unseen for many days, appeared on Zhuge Qing's face.

As for the fact that the spies sent by the King of Beiliang had arrived at Fulong Guard, Mu Qing'er did not tell everyone.

She will handle the situation herself and ensure that the 20,000 elite troops of the Three Guards of the Thousand Bulls are not harmed.

"Order Luo Wentong to have the three cavalry units of the Doyan tribe fully equipped and ready to march north at any time."

Zhuge Qing said, "I would like to trouble Miss Qing'er to go to the Three Guards of the Thousand Oxen."

These 20,000 elite cavalry must reach the outskirts of Yanzhou City in time to intercept the Northern Python cavalry.

"The Canglang Cavalry led by Colonel Wutugu should also be prepared as soon as possible."

"The troops of Luanshi City should not be moved lightly. If the three tribes of Duoyan break their agreement, we can only rely on them to resist the Arutai tribe."

"clear."

Mu Qing'er nodded and turned to Meng Jiao, saying, "Captain Meng, the safety of Yanzhou City is now entrusted to you."

"Don't worry, Miss Qing'er."

Meng Jiao said solemnly, "As long as the people live, the city will stand; even if the people die, the city will still stand."

At dawn the next day, before it was even light, a carriage drove out of the General's Mansion and headed straight for the garrison of the Thousand Bulls Three Guards.

A light drizzle fell over Yan County, and a cool breeze swept by, dispelling some of the early summer heat.

"kill--"

The strategic pass of Liangyan was suddenly breached, and a fierce battle broke out.

Tens of thousands of Northern Python light cavalry launched a surprise attack under cover of night, catching three thousand Liang soldiers inside the pass off guard and forcing them to hastily engage in battle.

Within half an hour, the defending troops were all killed, and the Northern Python light cavalry broke through the pass and galloped into the heart of Yan County.

"Urgent!"

"The Northern Pythons launched a surprise attack with 10,000 light cavalry, and Tianxian Pass fell. Enemy cavalry are now rushing towards Yanzhou City."

"Urgent!"

"The Northern Python cavalry are less than three hundred li away from Yanzhou City."

"Urgent report! The Northern Python cavalry is only two hundred li away from Yanzhou City."

Scouts rushed into the general's mansion one after another, and Zhuge Qing and the others were on tenterhooks.

Even the cavalry of the Qianniu Three Guards, the closest to Yanzhou City, would take two days to arrive. If this city falls, the entire situation will collapse.

The main force of the Yan army was mobilized to the eastern and northern fronts, leaving only a few thousand miscellaneous soldiers available within the Yan prefecture.

"Please don't worry, everyone."

Meng Jiao, clad in armor and wielding a sword, strode into the hall, his voice as cold as iron: "I will not allow the Northern Python Iron Cavalry to trample this city."

After speaking, he led his deputy out of the mansion and onto the city wall, with Wang Qing following along.

In addition to the several thousand miscellaneous soldiers gathered from various counties, they urgently recruited young men to assist in the defense.

The soldiers on the city wall were a mix of those wearing iron armor, leather armor, and rattan armor, as well as some dressed in plain clothes; the weapons they carried varied in length and style.

Standing atop the hill, Meng Jiao shouted, "You are all fine men of Yan County! Do you dare to join me in fighting the Northern Python army to the death?"

"kill--"

Although these soldiers and civilians had simple weapons, they were all skilled riders and archers, and could also fight with knives after dismounting.

"Prepare weapons and defend the city."

The gates of Yanzhou were tightly closed, and the people joined the ranks of those defending the city, transporting sand and stones, making arrows, and some even brought out weapons and armor that they had hidden in their homes to contribute.

Dawn

The light cavalry of Beimang approached the city, and the siege immediately began.

At almost the same moment, a carriage that had departed from the Zhenbei General's Mansion also arrived at the Qianniu Sanwei garrison.

"By order of the General Who Guards the North, all able-bodied men of the Thousand Bull Guard shall take up their swords, mount their horses, and rush to the aid of Yanzhou City."

"By order of the General Who Guards the North, all able-bodied men of the Tieyang Guard shall take up their swords, mount their horses, and rush to Yanzhou City to provide relief."

"By order of the General of the Northern Garrison, all able-bodied men of the Fulong Guard shall take up their swords, mount their horses, and proceed swiftly to Yanzhou City to provide relief."

Squads of black-armored cavalrymen carried banners embroidered with the character "林" (Lin).

The banners bearing the characters sped through the camps of the three guards and their respective hundred-household units.

"What happened?"

Upon hearing the news, the Tuoba tribesmen who were working inside the Thousand Ox Guard all showed expressions of surprise and doubt.

"The situation is urgent."

"The Northern Python Army has broken through Tianxian Pass and is now fiercely attacking Yanzhou City."

"By order of the centurion, all able-bodied men in the camp must immediately prepare their armor and weapons; those who delay will be punished according to military law."

"Act immediately."

"Finally, we're going to the battlefield."

"The General has shown us profound kindness and righteousness; if we do not repay this kindness now, when will we?"

"Ah Jun, quickly bring me my leather armor and scimitar."

In Tieyangwei, a man who was farming hurriedly returned home, threw down his farm tools, and shouted into the house.

"My lord, what brings you in such a hurry?"

A young woman walked out of the door; though her clothes were simple, her beautiful appearance could not be hidden.

"The Northern Python cavalry besieged Yanzhou City, and the General dispatched my Tuoba cavalry to relieve the siege."

As he spoke, the man put on his leather armor, fastened his scimitar, and took out a hard bow and two quivers of arrows.

"After I kill a few more enemy soldiers from the Northern Pythons and collect the reward money, I will buy you a new hairpin."

After saying this, he mounted his horse.

"My lord, please be careful."

The woman looked worried.

Similar scenarios occurred simultaneously in multiple locations across the three bathrooms.

Under the watchful eyes of their loved ones, the young men of the Tuoba tribe, carrying weapons and mounted on warhorses, galloped toward the garrison to assemble.

In the past two years, the prefectural government has gradually relaxed its control over the Tuoba tribe, allowing them to cultivate wasteland and graze sheep, and they no longer suffer from famine in the winter.

Compared to the days of wandering the grasslands, life is so much better now.

Therefore, most of the Tuoba tribesmen were grateful to Lin Xuan.

"Forest"

Wherever the banners and flags went, numerous Tuoba cavalrymen followed.

Soon, the elite cavalry of the Thousand Ox Guard and the Iron Yang Guard were assembled.

Only the Dragon Guard

When the officials of the thousand-household garrison came to mobilize troops, they were met with resistance from Tezamu.

The leader of the Tuoba tribe gathered several hundred cavalry and charged into the thousand-household garrison.

"Warriors, the Yan people are cowards! Charge with me and slaughter them all! The glory of the Tuoba tribe is ours!"

However, there were very few responses.

The remaining Fulong Guard cavalry protected the area around the Thousand Households' Office, resisting the Tiezamu tribesmen.

At this moment, a carriage drove into the Thousand Household Office, and Tuoba Prince Tuoba Yu'er stepped out of the carriage.

Stop.

Tuoba Yu'er's voice was not loud, but it instantly silenced the fighting between the two sides.

Tiezham roared, "Tuoba Yu'er, you traitor of your tribe, you are unworthy to be king!"

"Bring it up."

With a wave of her hand, Mu Qing'er bound the hands of the families of the rebel soldiers and brought them into the prison, including Tie Zhamu's children and his spies planted in the Qianniu and Tieyang Guards.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

The great commotion was abruptly escalated when Leng Qianqiu, commander of the Thousand Bull Guard, and Tu Baili, commander of the Iron Yang Guard, led over ten thousand cavalrymen to the scene, completely surrounding the Fulong Commandery.

Seeing that all was lost, Tiezamu drew his sword and committed suicide.

The remaining hundreds of men were wiped out in an instant.

After quelling the internal strife, Mu Qing'er and Tuoba Yu'er led more than 20,000 iron cavalry from the Three Guards to Yanzhou City.

And at this moment

The Northern Python Cavalry has already engaged in fierce and bloody battles with the garrison of Yanzhou.

Night was falling.

The rain intensified

Xue Toutuo led three thousand elite soldiers, armed with swords and shields, and stealthily launched a surprise attack from Dafu Mountain under the cover of night, heading straight for Tianxian Pass.

The Northern Python Guard had only two thousand soldiers left, and they were completely unprepared for the sudden arrival of the Yan County troops, causing them to fall into chaos.

Xue Toutuo charged through the pass alone, unstoppable, with Xuanjia infantry surging in like a flood behind him.

"cut!"

The last Northern Python defender was cut in two by Xue Toutuo.

"Keep the city gates tightly shut."

In a single day, the Heavenly Pass changed hands several times.

Xue Toutuo was ordered to defend this pass to the death and prevent the Northern Liang cavalry from entering Yan County.

War broke out in the Yan region, with clashes occurring everywhere.

Military reports arrived at the Zhenbei General's Mansion at night.

"It's done."