Demon Lord Tang Dynasty

"Crunch, crunch..."

A group of dwarf horses pulled the cart along the mountain road.

Because it was so heavy, the car body kept making a cracking sound.

The gray-white earth beneath our feet stands out starkly against the backdrop of the lush green mountains on either side.

This is the vital passage connecting the northern deserts and the Central Plains, the Yinshan White Road.

It gets its name from its unique terrain.

The mountain path, stretching for nearly a hundred miles, is entirely covered with grayish-white soil and rock layers.

At this moment, the Sui army's supply train was moving slowly along the mountain road.

When war breaks out, provisions naturally become the most important thing.

In particular, the daily consumption of food and supplies during large-scale troop deployments is astronomical.

When the Sui army marched north into the desert, they were unfamiliar with the area and had no way of finding food on the spot.

Although they had settled in Wuchuan, a dilapidated and deserted city was not enough to supply the Sui army.

Therefore, the entire unit had to rely on supplies from the rear.

The white road in front of them naturally became the army's supply route.

Of course, the troops at the front had already established a foothold in Wuchuan.

The royal flag, fluttering in the wind, is a symbol of the king's support.

It was enough to intimidate all sides.

Under such circumstances, the grain supply lines are naturally as stable as Mount Tai.

With 20,000 troops blocking the way, no one would believe that an enemy could bypass 20,000 eyes and attack the army's supply lines.

You could tell just by looking at the expressions on the faces of the soldiers transporting the grain.

The soldiers escorting the goods showed no sign of tension; on the contrary, they appeared extremely relaxed.

After all, they were troops under the command of a powerful figure.

Even logistics and supply troops are enough to hold their heads high and look down on others.

Yang Lin, the Prince of Kao Shan, was a symbol of the Sui Dynasty and a synonym for invincibility.

What they didn't know was...

At this very moment, in the shadows, pairs of eyes, sharp as eagles and wolves, were fixedly watching them.

"Attack!"

Gao Yi mounted his horse and stood atop the hill, calmly waving his right hand.

As soon as he finished speaking, the two thousand iron cavalry, who had been unable to restrain themselves any longer, swept out like the roar of dragons and the howl of tigers.

Because of the darkness, and because Gao Yi's troops were deliberately concealed, they were already difficult to spot.

Moreover, the Sui army never expected to encounter the enemy here.

One was prepared, the other unprepared; the contrast between the two naturally caught them off guard.

Gao Yi remained motionless, his gaze indifferently fixed on the battle unfolding before him.

His goal was never this grain transport team in front of him.

Meeting them was somewhat of an accident.

However, things in life are never entirely as one wishes.

Even the most perfect plan can hardly guarantee that no unexpected events will occur.

In fact, he was already very lucky to be able to lead two thousand cavalrymen all the way to Yinshan Baidao without any obstacles.

"kill!"

"Oh no! Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

"Form ranks! Quickly form ranks!"

Gao Yi did not choose to continue avoiding the situation.

Continuing to hide and avoid this supply convoy is certainly one option.

However, there are also risks involved.

Moreover, the most important aspect of a surprise attack is speed.

The longer the delay, the greater the possibility of bigger accidents.

No one knows whether something unexpected will happen to the garrison in Wuchuan or to Bai Yue'er's place, or if it will give people a clue.

War is dangerous and perilous, and Gao Yi never underestimates anyone.

Moreover, since Gao Yi has chosen to fight, it is impossible for him to avoid all enemies.

When it's time to draw your sword, you should draw it decisively.

His troops, though armed with curved swords and riding warhorses, were disciplined and well-organized.

However, Gao Yi could not guarantee the exact combat strength under the command of Protector Bai for a long time.

Although these soldiers were almost turned into fanatics by their faith in Maitreya.

But believers are believers, and the Iron Army is the Iron Army.

There are still differences between the two.

"Only through blood and fire can a truly strong army be forged."

Two thousand cavalrymen charged straight at the enemy like tigers among sheep, and the Sui army was instantly scattered.

But the scattered soldiers quickly regrouped and formed ranks to meet the enemy.

Gao Yi couldn't help but sigh, "No wonder it's Yang Lin's troops."

Even the supply troop soldiers, who weren't considered core elites, were able to react so quickly.

The deafening shouts of battle were incessant.

The Sui army used the grain carts as a barrier and put up a fierce resistance.

But ultimately it was too chaotic, and soldiers fell one after another in the face of the charging cavalry.

Of course, many cavalrymen were also killed by the enemy.

The pale gray earth was quickly stained red with blood.

Gao Yi's gaze remained unmoved, unmoved by either the fall of the Sui soldiers or the deaths of the Maitreya cavalry.

From beginning to end, he showed no intention of making a move.

If, under conditions of waiting in ambush and launching a surprise attack, a supply convoy cannot even be dealt with, then there is no need for this unit to continue existing.

"Retreat! Retreat!"

As soldiers fell one after another, and fewer and fewer soldiers remained, the Sui army's fighting spirit finally began to collapse.

Accompanied by a sharp whistle.

The remaining soldiers began to flee.

Seeing this, the Maitreya army raised their scimitars and let out joyful roars.

"Chase them! Kill them all!"

Shouts came from the soldiers.

Despite the Sui army's retreat, the Maitreya army remained calm.

For a group of routed soldiers, relying solely on their two legs, to escape from cavalry was practically impossible.

"Whoa~~~"

Just as the troops were preparing to pursue and kill them.

Gao Yi suddenly leaped forward on his horse and let out a soft whistle.

The troops, who had been full of murderous intent and brandishing their scimitars in preparation for a charge, suddenly froze in place.

Gao Yi pulled on the reins and swayed through the troops.

The soldiers on both sides bowed their heads respectfully, and not one of them showed any doubt.

After returning to the front of the troops, Gao Yi calmly waved his right hand.

The sound of horses' hooves rang out, and the troops set off again.

However, under Gao Yi's control, the troops did not sprint at full speed, but instead advanced forward at a leisurely pace.

The Yinshan White Road stretches for dozens of miles from north to south.

However, there were no special checkpoints along this long mountain road.

The reason for this is that the mountains on both sides are high and steep, making it too difficult to build a pass.

Another point, which is also very important.

This important battle route was not only a passage connecting the North and the South, but also a communication and buffer zone between the two countries.

Crossing the White Road, you will only encounter a defensive city pass on the south side of Yinshan Mountain.

This was also the front line for the Sui Dynasty's defense of the north.

Baidao City, also known as Baiguan.

At this moment, on the city wall of Baiguan, a group of garrison soldiers were looking solemnly towards the direction outside the pass.

"The lieutenant is our brother... Could it be... that the north has been defeated?"

"Shut up! How could that be?" the leading lieutenant shouted angrily, then beckoned to the soldiers beside him and whispered:

"Send someone on horseback south to report this. Remember, do not alert anyone along the way."

"What's right in front of me..."

"Don't scare yourself. Open the city gates first and find out what's happening up ahead."

With a muffled thud, the city gate slowly opened.

The routed soldiers below the city walls surged forward instantly, tumbling and crawling towards the city gate.

Just then, the thunderous sound of horses' hooves echoed from the distant horizon.

"Damn it, enemy attack!"