【The Divine Eagle Empire】(Volume 5, Chapter 4)

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Volume 5, Chapter 4: Attacking the Mountain

Wu Tianjiao knew it was extremely unwise to associate with the Black Dragon Stronghold bandits, but he also knew this was a rare

opportunity, and ultimately decided to fight alongside them.

He understood bandits like the Black Dragon Stronghold, who ruled from the mountains; most of them were

forced into banditry for various reasons—a classic case of "oppression breeds rebellion." These people harbored

deep hatred for their rulers; in a sense, they were forced into banditry for survival.

Half an hour later, the bandits had recovered most of their strength, and led by Black Dragon, Wu Tianjiao and the Black

Dragon Stronghold bandits fled into the distance.

At midnight, just as the Black Dragon Stronghold bandits were resting, the government's pursuers caught up. These imperial

cavalrymen, being well-trained soldiers, far surpassed the Black Dragon Stronghold bandits in strength and skill, and caught up

almost immediately.

The Black Dragon Stronghold bandits, still exhausted, dared not fight back and quickly mounted their horses and galloped away.

Having rested briefly, the Black Dragon Stronghold bandits' horses were exhausted, and they

soon left their pursuers behind.

The thousand-man guard dared not continue the chase, ordering his men to dismount and rest. In his view, knowing

the direction the Black Dragon Stronghold bandits had fled was sufficient; his three thousand men

were not enough to eliminate them, and he needed to wait for the arrival of another two thousand.

On the afternoon of the third day, Wu Tianjiao finally saw a range of mountains appearing on the distant horizon.

Black Dragon shouted from horseback, "Brothers, Black Dragon Mountain isn't far ahead! Once we get there,

we 'll never fear those government troops again! Give it our all!"

The exhausted Black Dragon Stronghold bandits were invigorated by this, spurring their horses on and charging forward.

When the bandits reached the foot of a mountain, the imperial cavalry could be seen on the distant plains.

Seeing the approaching Imperial cavalry, Heilong said to Qiao Renjie, "Fourth Sister, you take Brother Wu and

the wounded back to the stronghold first. I'll stay behind to cover the rear."

Wu Tianjiao looked around. The bandits were currently at the entrance of a valley. The cliffs on both sides of the valley

were steep . If they used only a small force to defend the top, it would be extremely costly to attack.

Therefore, entering the valley was the only way. Of course, from a military strategy perspective, one generally wouldn't dare to enter an unknown

valley. If one entered a valley where the enemy had laid an ambush, there was a ninety percent chance of a disastrous defeat.

Seeing this, Wu Tianjiao said, "Brother Heilong, you're too kind. How can you let me return to the stronghold while you're

fighting the enemy? I'll be staying at the stronghold for a while, so I'm practically

one of them. I should also have a part in fighting the enemy."

Heilong was overjoyed. Previously, because Wu Tianjiao wasn't from their stronghold and had saved them, he

hadn't dared to ask for his help in repelling the enemy. However, deep down, he desperately wanted Wu Tianjiao's assistance, as Wu Tianjiao

's martial arts skills had been quite high, perhaps even higher than his own. With Wu Tianjiao's help, they would be more

confident in defeating the government troops.

Heilong cupped his hands in gratitude and said, "Then thank you very much, Brother Wu." He then turned to Qiu Lianxia and said,

"Fourth Sister, escort the wounded brothers back to the stronghold first, and have the brothers in the stronghold prepare."

Qiu Lianxia nodded and left to carry out the order.

Watching Qiu Lianxia leave with the wounded soldiers, Heilong said, "Second Brother, take fifty brothers and guard the left

slope ." Qiao Renjie accepted the order and left.

Heilong then said, "Third brother, you lead fifty brothers to guard the right slope."

Luo Leiwen accepted the order and left.

Heilong looked at Wu Tianjiao and said, "Brother Wu, you lead two hundred brothers to ambush on both sides of the valley.

After the government troops pass, attack them from behind. I will lead the remaining brothers to lure the enemy from the front."

Wu Tianjiao nodded.

The Imperial cavalry stopped in front of the valley. The thousand-cavalry guard looked up and surveyed the valley before him, occasionally glancing

at the peaks on both sides. He turned to the officer in the rank of adjutant beside him and said, "Adjutant Xie, what do you think we should do to capture

Black Dragon Stronghold?"

Adjutant Xie rested his chin on his hand, thought for a moment, and said, "My lord, as far as I know,

the bandits of Black Dragon Stronghold are not that scary. They are all a

rabble , the rest are not to be feared. As long as we engage in close combat, they are definitely no match for us. Therefore,

what we should be considering now is how to engage them in close combat." Black Dragon Mountain " The terrain is treacherous, easy to defend but difficult to attack. If

we launch a direct assault, our casualties will certainly be high. I think it's best not to attack head-on."

The thousand-cavalry guard asked, "Does Military Advisor Xie mean we shouldn't attack for the time being?"

Military Advisor Xie nodded and said, "That's exactly what I mean. I think we should first understand the enemy's situation.

According to the hundred-cavalry guards escorting the prisoners, one of the bandits is extremely skilled in martial arts. The reason the bandits escaped

was mainly because of his help. Moreover, Black Dragon Mountain is treacherous, with steep slopes on both sides of the valley, which is not conducive to mounted combat.

We can't even consider that. Only that valley leads directly to their stronghold, but the enemy will definitely..." "

They've laid an ambush in the valley . With the enemy in the dark and us in the light, the battle situation is extremely unfavorable for us."

A young officer in his twenties beside Xie, a military advisor, chimed in, "Military advisor Xie, aren't you exaggerating the Black Dragon

Stronghold bandits ' prestige? As you said, the Black Dragon Stronghold bandits are just a rabble. Although they number over a thousand,

how can they compare to the bravery of our regular army? Thousand Cavalry Guard, please allow me to lead my men to the vanguard, capture the valley, and

clear the way for the main force."

The Thousand Cavalry Guard thought for a moment and said, "Now that the Black Dragon Stronghold bandits have returned to their lair, supplies

are no longer a problem, and they can garrison there for a long time. We, on the other hand, are an expeditionary force, without any..." "He Buji, we absolutely cannot allow a prolonged stalemate with

them . Now that they've just escaped and haven't had time to prepare, this is the perfect opportunity to attack.

Otherwise, once they recover, we'll be at a disadvantage. Alright, as Vice General Cheng says, teams one, two, and

three will form special attack squads, under Vice General Cheng's unified command, to eliminate the ambush in the valley first. The remaining hundred-man

squads will follow me towards the valley. After Vice General Cheng defeats the ambush, we'll charge in."

Vice General Cheng saluted and said, "I obey your command."

The hundred-cavalry guard escorting the prisoner pleaded, "Lord Thousand-Cavalé, I lost a prisoner and am willing to

serve I hope you will grant my request!"

The Thousand-Cavalry Guard nodded and said, "Alright, you take your men and follow Vice General Cheng."

The Hundred-Cavalry Guard saluted and said, "Thank you, sir." He then led his men and followed Vice General Cheng forward.

Watching Vice General Cheng lead his troops towards the left hillside, the Military Advisor Xie looked worried and said, "Thousand-Cavalry Guard,

Black Dragon Stronghold has failed to be captured despite several encirclements. It must have

some extraordinary abilities. I think we should inform Cheng En to be careful."

The Thousand-Cavalry Guard thought this made sense and shouted, "Messenger, relay my order: the enemy may have an ambush in the valley

. Tell Cheng En to be careful."

A cavalryman obeyed and left.

Cheng En led five hundred cavalrymen into the valley. Looking around, the valley was relatively open, about forty zhang wide, and began to bend at

about one hundred zhang , which should lead to Black Dragon Stronghold. The valley was flanked by steep cliffs with some small trees and

shrubs, and there was no indication of any ambush.

Not far from the valley, a neatly arranged column of Black Dragon Stronghold cavalry, numbering over a hundred, all armed with

bows and arrows, was led by their leader, Black Dragon.

After a careful observation, Cheng En decided that even if there were ambushes on either side of the valley, it wouldn't be a problem. He drew his spear in his right hand and a small shield

in his left , and shouted, "Kill!" before spurring his horse forward.

Five hundred Imperial cavalry simultaneously raised their spears and followed closely behind Cheng En, galloping away with a whoosh.

Seeing the Imperial cavalry charging towards them, Black Dragon calmly ordered, "Archers, fire!"

Nearly fifty Black Dragon Stronghold bandits drew their bows, drew their strings, and the long arrows whistled as they flew towards the oncoming

Imperial cavalry.

Because the Imperial cavalry held shields in their left hands, most of the arrows were blocked. By the time they reached the Black Dragon Stronghold bandits

, only about twenty had been killed or wounded.

Black Dragon knew he couldn't engage regular cavalry head-on, and when the Imperial cavalry was only a dozen or so paces away, he had already

ordered a retreat.

Black Dragon led his men back nearly two miles, reaching the edge of the valley. Behind the valley was a narrow

path leading to the mountaintop, from which the mountain stronghold could be seen.

However, this path was extremely treacherous, narrowing to only about ten feet at its narrowest point, with towering cliffs on both sides.

This was the only way to attack the stronghold. Of course, the cliffs on both sides were also guarded, and logs and boulders

could fall down at any time. As long as there were guards, even a thousand troops could not breach the stronghold.

Cheng En knew that the narrow path was an insurmountable obstacle and shouted, "Brothers, speed up!

We must not let them return to the stronghold!"

All the Imperial cavalry understood this, and simultaneously spurred their horses on. The horses suddenly accelerated, and just as Black Dragon

and his men reached the entrance of the path, they were already in front of them.

Black Dragon turned and stopped, a long staff appearing in his hand, about ten feet long and as thick as a child's arm.

Cheng En was the first to rush in front of Black Dragon, thrusting his spear forward, the spear whistling through the air.

Black Dragon blocked with his staff, and with a clang—the horses of both men came to a halt simultaneously.

Cheng En felt his hands, gripping the spear,

go numb, secretly alarmed by Black Dragon's superior martial arts. Black Dragon was also in trouble; his staff nearly slipped from his grasp, and he inwardly cried out in alarm, realizing the lieutenant's martial arts were likely

slightly superior.

Cheng En, having gained a slight advantage, became even more aggressive, letting out a loud shout as his spear unleashed a flurry of spear flowers, enveloping Black Dragon.

Black Dragon was not to be outdone, his staff flashing like a blur as he clashed with the lieutenant .

Due to the narrowness of the valley entrance, as Black Dragon and Cheng En clashed, they could no longer make direct contact, only able

to cheer .

Gradually, Black Dragon began to retreat. Although his martial arts were considerable, his opponent was the lieutenant of the Thousand Cavalry, whose

skills were slightly superior, and who now held a significant advantage.

Seeing the situation was dire, Black Dragon's men charged out with shouts, rushing towards the halted Imperial cavalry.

In an instant, the two sides clashed fiercely.

Of course, Black Dragon Stronghold was weaker than the Imperial cavalry, both in terms of numbers and individual skill. As soon as the two sides

clashed, Black Dragon Stronghold began to retreat.

Behind them, the Thousand Cavalry Guards had already led their men into the valley, leaving only Xie, the Military Advisor, with two hundred men to guard

the valley entrance.

The Thousand Cavalry Guards were cautious, leading their men slowly deeper into the valley, while leaving a portion of soldiers

to guard the valley passage.

On the mountain path, due to its narrowness, the Black Dragon Stronghold men dismounted and fought on foot.

For the Imperial cavalry, this path was also unsuitable for mounted combat. Cheng En dismounted first, brandishing his spear and attacking Black Dragon, who was covering the

rear .

Black Dragon had no choice but to meet him with his club, and the two clashed on the narrow path.

The mountain path was extremely narrow; Black Dragon alone blocked most of it, truly a one-man army

.

The two retreated and advanced, slowly moving towards the middle of the mountain path, causing both sides to move slowly along with them.

The thousand-cavalry guard had reached a point not far from the mountain path. Seeing the two sides locked in a fierce struggle, he was overjoyed and

shouted, "Pass on my order! Soldiers, advance rapidly to support the vanguard! We must not allow the enemy to gain

distance!"

The imperial cavalry responded in unison and charged forward at increased speed.

At this moment, Black Dragon was also extremely anxious. His original plan was to lure the enemy into the mountain path and use the rolling

logs and boulder traps to deal with the government troops. However, his deputy general was extremely skilled in martial arts,

relentlessly . With him in the mountain path, the traps dared not be activated. If they retreated to

the mountain stronghold, the consequences were unimaginable—Black Dragon Stronghold would be completely annihilated.

Wu Tianjiao led more than a hundred Black Dragon Stronghold bandits, hiding in two caves in the valley. These two caves were not only large

but also well-hidden, capable of concealing two hundred men. The stone slabs sealing the caves appeared from the outside to be nothing more than a clump of bushes, with a hole in

the slab allowing a view of the situation in the valley.

Meanwhile, dozens of Black Dragon Stronghold bandits hid in the mountainside, where numerous man-made holes had been dug.

Seeing Black Dragon tightly bound by the Imperial cavalry, he knew he couldn't wait any longer. He lifted the stone slab and led two hundred Black Dragon

Stronghold bandits out.

The Black Dragon Stronghold guards on the mountain path began firing arrows. Due to their superior position, the Imperial cavalry were almost powerless to retaliate

, only able to use their shields to deflect the arrows raining down from the sky.

At the same time, traps in the valley activated—tripwires, animal traps, and iron nets all went into action. The

charging Imperial cavalrymen were instantly thrown from their horses, and as they tumbled, a hail of arrows rained down from the sky.

Many Imperial cavalrymen who lost their shields died instantly, and in the blink of an eye, more than a hundred Imperial cavalrymen were killed or wounded.

Despite the attack, the commander of the thousand-man cavalry remained calm and ordered, "Fourth and fifth squads, go and assist the special attack

team; sixth, seventh, and eighth squads, follow me to rout the ambush behind them."

Seeing the Imperial cavalry charging towards them, Wu Tianjiao ordered his men to fire arrows, and instantly, a dense rain of arrows rained down on the cavalry.

However, the Imperial cavalrymen were indeed brave; although many were hit by arrows, the remaining men

charged forward relentlessly. When the first volley of arrows was finished, the Imperial cavalrymen were already three or four zhang away from Wu Tianjiao.

Looking at the thousand-man guards who were gritting their teeth, Wu Tianjiao smiled coldly, waved his hand, and the ground a few zhang in front of him

suddenly collapsed.

The Imperial cavalrymen were completely unprepared, and the horses at the front of the charge plunged into the pit.

Although the horses in front plunged into the pit, the cavalrymen behind could not stop and continued to charge forward, only to

fall into the pit as well.

Having lost over thirty riders, the pit was now full. The remaining cavalry crossed it and reached Wu Tianjiao and his men

.

The first to reach Wu Tianjiao was the Thousand-Rider Guard, whose horse had already fallen into the pit, forcing him

to walk.

The Thousand-Rider Guard was now filled with rage. He hadn't expected to lose several hundred men before even engaging in combat.

The Imperial Regular Army had been utterly humiliated by bandits—an insult to the Imperial cavalry! Only the destruction of

Black Dragon Stronghold could appease his anger.

With a roar, the Thousand-Rider Guard charged at Wu Tianjiao with his spear.

Wu Tianjiao dared not underestimate him; his opponent, the Thousand-Rider Guard, was no weakling. He immediately raised his sword to meet the attack. Sword and spear

clashed in mid-air with a deafening roar. The Thousand-Rider Guard shuddered violently and involuntarily took a step back.

The thousand-cavalry guard was taken aback, never expecting to encounter such a master in this small mountain stronghold. He quickly

realized this man must be the one who rescued Black Dragon and his men at Shili Pavilion. He roared, "Who are you? How dare you oppose

the imperial court ? Aren't you afraid of having your entire family executed?"

Wu Tianjiao remained calm and laughed heartily, "I'm just a nobody. You don't need to know who I am.

As for having my entire family executed, I'm alone. Come and execute me if you dare!"

Knowing further words were futile, the thousand-cavalry guard shouted, "I'll talk after I've captured you!" With that, he charged at Wu Tianjiao with his spear

.

Wu Tianjiao met him with his sword, and a fierce battle ensued.

Since their martial arts were evenly matched, neither could gain the upper hand, resulting in a protracted battle. While

their leaders fought, their men were not idle, and they clashed and shouted as they fought.

Due to the heavy losses suffered by the imperial cavalry earlier, only a little over a hundred soldiers reached Wu Tianjiao. Furthermore, Wu

Tianjiao held off the thousand-cavalry guard, so although Black Dragon Stronghold was at a disadvantage, they could hold out for the time being.

On the other side of the mountain path, the cavalry archers began to unleash their power, firing arrows at the Black Dragon Stronghold bandits who were shooting from the cliff face. A dozen

or so bandits screamed as they fell off the cliff.

With the archers' support, the Black Dragon Stronghold began to suffer casualties, and the government troops advanced step by step.

Black Dragon, in the mountain path, also knew the situation was critical and shouted, "Brothers in the back, retreat! Drop rolling stones and logs

!"

Qiu Lianxia, who was directing operations from the cliff face, hesitated upon hearing this.

Black Dragon had already retreated to the middle of the mountain path, and in just over ten zhang (approximately 33 meters), he would be out of the path. Without the natural defenses, the Black Dragon Stronghold would definitely suffer. However, if

they dropped rolling stones and logs, Black Dragon would be the first to suffer. Although Black Dragon was highly skilled in martial arts, escaping

from would not be easy for him.

After retreating a few steps and seeing no movement above, Black Dragon grew anxious and shouted, "Don't worry about me, release the rolling stones!"

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Qiu Lianxia gritted her teeth, waved her hand, and yelled, "Release the rolling stones and logs!"

A deafening roar followed as a continuous torrent of rolling stones and logs tumbled down the mountain path.

The soldiers were terrified; they hadn't expected the enemy to disregard their leader's safety and release such a massive force.

Faced with irresistible force, their only option was to retreat.

The rolling stones and logs came too fast, reaching the bandits in the blink of an eye.

Black Dragon and Vice General Cheng were locked in fierce combat; retreat was impossible. Both men, skilled in combat,

leaped up simultaneously as the stones arrived, clinging to the rock face. Looking down at the flood of rolling stones and logs below, both broke out in a

cold sweat.

The Imperial cavalry were not so lucky. A torrent of rolling stones and logs rained down, causing screams of agony as

countless soldiers were crushed to death or wounded.

The Imperial cavalry behind fared slightly better, retreating as the boulders rolled down, avoiding

the impact of the stones and logs.

Once the boulders and logs had passed, Black Dragon and Vice General Cheng leaped down the cliff face. Vice General Cheng's eyes

were bloodshot, his gaze deadly. The earlier volley of boulders and logs had cost him at least a hundred

soldiers; no wonder he was about to explode.

With a roar, Vice General Cheng charged at Black Dragon.

Black Dragon, undeterred, roared back, and the two clashed again.

On the other side, Wu Tianjiao was evenly matched with the Thousand Cavalry Guard, but his men were no

match for the Imperial cavalry. They began to retreat slowly, activating the traps in front of the cave, causing the Imperial cavalry to lose

dozens more. With the support of archers inside the cave, they temporarily halted the government troops' attack.

The two sides fought fiercely for nearly an hour, both becoming exhausted. The situation

favored the Black Dragon

Stronghold were extremely tight, and with Wu Tianjiao's assistance, their efforts were thwarted. Eventually, the commander of the thousand cavalry

realized the situation was hopeless and had to order an abortion.

Although the government troops' attack on Black Dragon Stronghold had failed, their strength remained superior. When the commander ordered a retreat from

the valley , Wu Tianjiao was powerless to stop them and could only watch helplessly as they left.

The commander, leading his men out of the valley, was filled with rage. He hadn't expected the Black Dragon Stronghold bandits to be so

troublesome ; he had already lost six or seven hundred men in the previous attack alone. If they attacked again, his

troops would likely be rendered ineffective.

At this moment, he also felt a bit of a headache. He originally thought that Black Dragon Village was just an ordinary rabble, and that with his

thousand-man team attacking, it wouldn't be long before he captured the village. He didn't expect that Black Dragon Mountain was not only strategically important, but the people of Black Dragon Village

were also quite strong, causing him to suffer heavy losses.

Of course, he wouldn't just go back like that; if he did, he wouldn't be able to explain it to his superiors.

Looking at the Black Dragon Stronghold bandits guarding the hillsides on both sides of the valley, the Thousand Cavalry Guard asked, "General Xie,

what to take down Black Dragon Stronghold?"

General Xie thought for a moment and said, "I think we can't just attack from the front of the valley. As far as I know,

many of our soldiers have already perished in that valley. Our troops have besieged Black Dragon Stronghold several times before, but they couldn't conquer it because the terrain

was too

is just a small bandit stronghold; it's not a significant threat. Also, it's relatively remote and hasn't received

much attention from higher-ups, so we haven't used a large army to besiege it; at most, we've only managed to take two..." " Even a thousand-man detachment would have to

retreat ,"

said Qianqiwei. "Does Military Advisor Xie mean we should also retreat?"

Military Advisor Xie nodded and said, "There's no need to retreat. We sent someone to report the situation to

Wanqiwei . With Wanqiwei's intelligence, he must know we can't take Black Dragon Stronghold. The fact that he hasn't sent anyone

to stop our attack shows that he agrees with our actions. Now we can ask Wanqiwei for help.

With Wanqiwei's support, I think this small Black Dragon Stronghold will be easy to capture."

Qianqiwei frowned and glanced at Black Dragon Mountain not far away, his face uncertain. Finally, he sighed and said,

"Military Advisor is right. Black Dragon Stronghold is a dangerous place. If we continue to attack, the casualties will be even greater. Alright, we will not attack for now and

wait for news from Wanqiwei."

Hearing Qianqiwei say this, the imperial cavalrymen secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Through the previous battle, they

all realized the advantage of Black Dragon Stronghold's terrain. If they continued to fight, they would be the ones who suffered losses. Now that Qianqiwei agreed

not to attack, they knew their lives were a little safer.

Inside the mountain stronghold, the Black Dragon Stronghold bandits were overjoyed, celebrating their victory over the enemy's attack.

Wu Tianjiao was directing the Black Dragon Stronghold bandits to reset their traps in the valley when one of them

approached , bowed, and said, "Brave Warrior Wu, our leader invites you."

Wu Tianjiao followed the bandit through the mountain path to the stronghold.

Passing through a large gate, Wu Tianjiao entered the main stronghold.

Black Dragon and Qiu Lianxia were waiting in the open space within the stronghold.

Upon seeing Wu Tianjiao, Heilong said happily, "Thank you so much, Brother Wu, for your help. We were able to repel the enemy."

Wu Tianjiao replied politely, "Chief, you're too kind. I only contributed a little,

it's nothing . I've observed the terrain of your stronghold; even without me, those government troops wouldn't have been able to break through."

Heilong shook his head, "That's not how it works. It was all thanks to you holding off their thousand cavalrymen that they

were able to retreat so easily. By the way, let's talk in the council hall." With that, he walked towards the building behind him.

The Black Dragon Stronghold's council hall wasn't very large, probably only able to accommodate a few dozen people. In the center was a large armchair,

clearly meant for Heilong. Behind the armchair hung a large cloth with a

huge .

There were rows of chairs on either side of the hall, presumably for the leaders and some lower-ranking officers.

Heilong invited Wu Tianjiao to sit in the first seat on the left, and Qiu Lianxia in the second seat on the right.

Heilong didn't sit in the upper seat, but instead sat in the first seat on the right.

After the three sat down, Heilong said, "Brother Wu, please wait a moment. Second Brother and Third Brother will arrive soon.

Then we can discuss a plan to repel the enemy."

Wu Tianjiao nodded.

Afterwards, Heilong and Wu Tianjiao chatted casually, gaining a better understanding of each other through their conversation.

Heilong was of commoner origin and had previously served in the army, holding the rank of Hundred Cavalry Guard in the Empire. Because of his straightforwardness, he offended

his superiors and was punished for poor performance in battle, forcing him to leave the army.

Qiao Renjie and Luo Leiwen were originally members of an adventure team. During a mission, they encountered danger and were rescued by

Heilong , after which they recognized him as their elder brother.

The three formed a small mercenary group, completing low-difficulty missions.

Life continued like this until one day, they encountered a group of soldiers robbing a village.

Out of righteous indignation, they intervened to help. Although they saved the village, they became wanted criminals by the Empire and were forced to lead

the entire village to Black Dragon Mountain, becoming bandits who ruled the mountain.

Later, they met Qiu Lianxia, and Black Dragon Stronghold now had four leaders.

A month ago, Black Dragon led his men to rob a batch of military rations, but they were ambushed. He

led over two hundred brothers to cover the retreat, protecting Qiao Renjie and others as they escaped. He was defeated and captured, and more than half of his men were killed or

wounded .

Through the efforts of Qiao Renjie and the others, they finally learned that Black Dragon and his men would be sent to the Northern Desert

Prison , so they waited at Shili Pavilion to rescue them. Unexpectedly, the soldiers escorting Black Dragon and his men were the most elite troops in Wudian City,

and Qiao Renjie and his men almost got trapped as well. They only escaped thanks to Wu Tianjiao's help.

Wu Tianjiao fabricated a story for himself: born a commoner, orphaned at a young age, he had worked as a coachman, waiter, and

laborer, among other jobs. He met a wandering master who, despite his master's initial lack of martial arts skills, became quite proficient through his efforts

. Later, his master passed away, and he became a wanderer.

Just then, Qiao Renjie, Luo Leiwen, and several other minor leaders arrived at the council chamber.

After everyone sat down, Heilong said, "Thanks to the efforts of all the brothers, we have repelled the government troops' attack.

However, the victory is only temporary. Now the government troops are stationed at the foot of the mountain, and they could launch another

attack ."

Qiao Renjie said, "The chief is absolutely right. Those government troops are guarding the foot of the mountain, neither attacking nor retreating,

they must be waiting for reinforcements. Once the reinforcements arrive, they will definitely launch a fierce attack, and we must be on guard."

A burly man stood up and said, "Chief, if those government troops come again, I, Meng, will definitely lead the troops to wipe them

out."

Heilong said, "Mengbing, don't be impulsive. The government troops are well-trained, and our brothers in the stronghold

are still quite a bit inferior to them. We are no match for them in a head-on confrontation." Saying this, he looked at Wu Tianjiao and said,

"Brother Wu, what do you think we should do?"

Wu Tianjiao smiled and said, "Chief, you also said that we must not confront the government troops head-on. We

should make full use of our mountain advantage and eliminate their manpower in the valley. This place is far from Wudian City."

"The government troops have come from afar, and their provisions are limited. As long as we hold the stronghold, they won't stay long. Of course,

we should also send some brothers out to intercept their supply lines. Once we cut off their logistics,

they will naturally retreat within a few days with the provisions they brought."

Heilong clapped his hands and said, "Good! How come I didn't think of that? Meng Bing, I'm giving you a

difficult . You take a hundred brothers out through the secret passage and circle around to the rear of the government troops. Their reinforcements must not

show themselves. Wait for their main force to pass by, then deal with their supply convoy. You must remember, never engage the main force of

the government troops head-on."

Meng Bing was overjoyed and shouted, "Meng Bing will never let the chief down!"

Sure enough, by noon the next day, reinforcements from Wudian City appeared on the plain.

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