Chapter Nine: The Xiongnu Cavalry

Gao Shun nodded slightly, saying no more. He was very clear about his subordinates, and then turned to look at Wei Tao

Wei Tao did not return directly to the city, although it was not far from here; instead, he ran towards a nearby earthen slope.

This statement is not an exaggeration; if Zhang Wei were to exert himself fully from the outset, even though Wei Tao practices martial arts diligently on a regular basis, he would undoubtedly be defeated within ten moves

However, my own ten-person team has remained safe throughout

The Xiongnu cavalry, the Xiongnu cavalry, is naturally cavalry.

Lao Fang quickly caught up to Wei Tao.

Within the military camp, the regulations are strict, and there are drills both morning and evening. Since Wei Tao has entered the military camp, he naturally does not enjoy the same comforts as before. However, Wei Tao is not one to shy away from hardship, living and eating alongside the soldiers

By the end of January, the ten individuals under Wei Tao's management had already come to fully respect him.

Moreover, it is the cavalry of the regiment

The spear in Wei Tao's hand moved like a swimming dragon, directly piercing through Zhang Wei's spear, thrusting forward and heading straight for his own face

Looking around, apart from Wei Tao, only Lao Fang was able to remain calm

Captain, how long are we supposed to patrol here? I heard that not long ago, the Third Squad took down three Xiongnu cavalrymen and received quite a bit of reward.

It appears that the party in front is Han Chinese, while the party behind is Xiongnu

The other nine hesitated for a moment, each cursing in anger, and then followed suit.

Attacking the county city is beyond the capabilities of these cavalry units; I fear that the moment they lay eyes on the city, they will all meet their demise.

It is said to be a chase, but it appears more like a game; the Han people rely solely on their legs to run, while the Xiongnu ride their tall horses one by one

Two horses gallop back and forth, while two guns clash heavily against each other

"Tao wishes to be commanded."

Come with me

It is unfortunate for Laozi to have this captain! If he dies, so be it!

Wei Tao originally had horses, but due to Shi Chang not yet qualifying to ride, Wei Tao could only place the horses in the military camp

However, for soldiers, this is indeed the most realistic thought

Zhang Wei let out another furious roar, and a strong aura of killing intent emanated from him. His ability to attain the position of Bozhang was due to the countless merits he had established.

At that moment, Lao Fang added another remark, and his complexion also turned pale.

When the head falls, a bowl leaves a scar, and after eighteen years, it is once again a year of heroes

Ding!

Ding ding ding ... ...

At this moment, Gao Shun also stepped forward, a rare smile appearing on his face as he spoke to Wei Tao. After finishing his words, he turned to look at Zhang Wei, and the smile on his face immediately faded.

However, looking back, there are only ten people.

Although Wei Tao is younger, his strength is by no means inferior to that of Zhang Wei

By the end of this month, it has already been my third time leading a patrol. There have been occasional incursions by the Xiongnu cavalry moving south, which other patrol teams have also encountered.

Only then did Zhang Wei's steel gun move even faster, instantly transforming into three blossoms of gunfire that shot straight ahead

Thus, gradually, one falls into a disadvantageous position

Upon closer inspection, there are men and women, young and old among the Han people. Once they fall to the end, they are surrounded and toyed with by countless Xiongnu cavalry, ultimately being beheaded by a single individual

This is the coming-of-age ceremony of the Xiongnu, where every young man must kill a Han person. These Han individuals are either those who have been driven away from various border areas or, more commonly, those who have been captured by them

Your abilities are indeed commendable, but remember not to be arrogant. Just like in a battlefield, if this were a book, you could just as easily meet your demise.

It was precisely because Zhang Wei did not exert his full strength at the beginning, and when he later subdued Wei Tao, he did not have the intention to take Wei Tao's life, that allowed Wei Tao to gradually adapt to Zhang Wei's desperate fighting style

Two long spears intertwined, at this moment, both individuals showcased their skills, exchanging blows back and forth

Old Fang angrily cursed, clearly more aware than Wei Tao, this veteran from the military.

Taking advantage of this moment, others indeed managed to escape for a while, but before long, Xiongnu cavalry pursued them, surrounding the one who was running the slowest, going back and forth.

But at that moment, an old soldier who had remained silent suddenly furrowed his brow slightly

I have already warned you to be cautious and not to be careless during weekdays; clearly, you did not heed my command just now. This time it was merely a contest; had it been on the battlefield, you would now be lying down forever.

Just as Gao Shun was about to step forward to separate the two, he suddenly saw the situation change once again

Wei Tao smiled, as he himself wished to launch an attack against the Xiongnu, and those under his command felt the same way, albeit with different objectives

Although Wei Tao is young, he stands above others. Moreover, over the past month, even the oldest among them, Lao Fang, has admired Wei Tao's martial skills. His usual insights have also earned him great respect.

With a firm grip on his gun, Wei Tao gritted his teeth and spoke. After finishing his words, without waiting for a response from others, he immediately headed towards the direction of the Huns.

Wei Tao also understood very well and cupped his fist towards Gao Shun

Old Fang, what is wrong?

It is said to be an earthen slope, though it is not very high. However, from this vantage point, Wei Tao immediately noticed that about half a mile away, two groups of people were chasing each other.

Enough! I am a man

Damn

Wei Tao knew that this old man was the oldest among the eleven of them, and at the same time, he was the most experienced veteran

But it was because Zhang Wei, after the fight began, became increasingly frantic with the steel gun in his hand, firing shot after shot, a sense of tragic intensity emerging as if he were determined to fight to the death with Wei Tao

Thank you for your mercy; I have lost this battle

Hmph

The opposing Xiongnu have a hundred men; how could they possibly withstand us

Wei Tao understood very well why he was able to retaliate fiercely; it was precisely because at that moment he told himself that this was merely a test and that Zhang Wei would not harm him

Suddenly, Wei Tao spun his spear fiercely, no longer being as cautious as before. He launched a powerful assault towards Zhang Wei, and under the immense force, even the spear shaft began to tremble violently.

Since you wish to join my Bingzhou army, it is certainly possible. However, the regulations of my Bingzhou army are strict; one cannot become an officer without merit. Since you want to enter my army, you must start as a soldier. Are you willing to do so?

"Huh... this is merely a competition. If it were truly on the battlefield, how much of my abilities could I still bring to bear?"

Gao Shunzhi's military discipline was strict, and Wei Tao was already aware of this. However, Wei Tao had not anticipated how things would unfold upon his arrival, so he immediately bowed again.

He is a good seedling, and with some training, he could barely become a general

This method of combat on the actual battlefield is aimed at killing the opponent

Wei Tao, upon seeing this, also dismounted and paid his respects to Zhang Wei.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone felt a tightening in their hearts, even the young man from the Zhang family who had just called for the extermination of the Xiongnu wore a face full of anxiety

Damn it

At that moment, Wei Tao's eyes flashed with a glimmer of brilliance, and he shouted loudly. The gun moved like a swimming dragon, thrusting forward in a single stroke. Even if Zhang Wei had regained his senses in time, he would still be unable to block it

Zhang Wei is not the kind of person who becomes arrogant when in a position of power. He understands that this is Wei Tao showing mercy, and immediately dismounts, clasping his fists in a gesture of respect.

Zhang Wei's expression darkened, yet there was no trace of resentment; it was evident that Gao Shun held a very high status in the hearts of many soldiers

However, after just a few dozen moves, Wei Tao gradually found himself at a disadvantage, not because his martial skills were lacking

It is no wonder that these people were able to escape here, but everyone can understand that even if the dawn is right before their eyes, these Xiongnu cavalry are unlikely to truly allow them to achieve it

Young man, you have done quite well. It seems that your words are indeed not empty promises

Damn it!

There are the Xiongnu

At this moment, Gao Shun did not look down on Wei Tao; instead, he secretly nodded in approval.

A strong wind blew against him, and Zhang Wei suddenly felt a chill in his heart

Regarding the old Fang, Wei Tao was usually very polite. Now, seeing the strange expression on Old Fang's face, he immediately hurriedly asked.

Unable to help it, I once again mocked myself a few times in my heart

Who says that a person who has died once is no longer afraid of death? They are just as afraid of death, okay?

The general is being overly modest; if the general were truly intent, I fear I would not last even ten moves, and I would have to thank the general for showing mercy.

Is it possible that the Xiongnu have moved southward

"Whoever is a man shall walk with me! If unwilling, I shall not force it; just promptly inform General Gao!"

Come on, being able to live in peace and stability is good enough. Indeed, the third team did eliminate three Xiongnu cavalry, but you should also consider that they lost five men and had three injured. Achieving merit is not as simple as that

At that moment, Zhang Wei suddenly had a thought flash through his mind, wondering why he thought of hetushu.com. His mind became distracted, and his hand involuntarily slowed down.

In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the great Han was on the verge of collapse, while the northern Xiongnu gradually grew stronger, frequently invading the borders. The region of Bingzhou was often subjected to attacks until Lü Bu led the army to engage in several battles against the Xiongnu, successfully suppressing this momentum.

Old Fang suddenly stamped his foot

Ding!

Wei Tao was also filled with a raging fury; as a Han person, witnessing the treatment by foreign tribes ignited a fire of anger within him.

"Yes, General"

Well, however, you possess martial skills, and by joining the military with your abilities, you will be appointed as a squad leader first.

In this way, although one can still rely on horsepower, it increasingly depends on the individual skills and abilities of each person

After a moment, Zhang Wei realized that the shot was not aimed at his face, but rather it had knocked the red tassel from his helmet.

Yes

However, infantry often finds itself at a disadvantage against cavalry, let alone against a people mounted on horseback like this

This is certainly abnormal; under such circumstances, Wei Tao's lack of experience is immediately laid bare.

Could I possibly be defeated by this little brat

Regardless of past lives or the present, Wei Tao has never faced such a situation. Confronted with life and death, he still cannot achieve invincibility; his instinct is to prioritize defense.

The two long spears collided continuously, and Zhang Wei clearly did not expect Wei Tao to launch such a fierce assault. Attempting to turn the situation around was not easy at all.

Kill

Seeing the other party like this, Wei Tao also showed no signs of weakness. With a shake of his long spear, it instantly transformed into three blossoms of spear flowers. Under the guidance of Cao Cao and others, Wei Tao's martial skills had significantly improved, no longer exhibiting the previous state of being insubstantial and unfocused

However, this time the two did not merely pass by each other; instead, they engaged in battle together

Thank you for your guidance, General