Volume 1, Chapter 70, Hit the Stream (1)
Jiang Feng could no longer remember how many times he had quietly stood up and looked east. What disappointed him was that there was still no sound in the dark night.
From time to time, the impatient breathing of war horses was carefully suppressed by the soldiers. They had been staying on the Huai River for three hours, but there was still no movement on the other side of the river.
"No, there should be no problem." He grabbed the grass root and stuffed it in his mouth and chewed it slowly. The slightly bitter smell of green grass made Jiang Feng's irritable mood slowly calm down.
It's important, he has to be more cautious.
The news from the ant thief should be quite reliable, otherwise he would not have told himself in such a very risky way that Jiang Feng believed in the person he liked.
Three days ago, Han Baling's troops began to collect civilian ships along the Huai River. In terms of time, it should be time to cross the river in one or two days. Yesterday, I waited for noon and I waited for three more hours today. I saw that it was already noon and the sun gradually went west. If I continued like this, it would be in vain today.
You should know that nearly 30,000 ants cross the river, even if hundreds of ships were collected, it would be impossible to imagine if there were less than three or five hours.
Jiang Feng glanced at Qin Zaizai, who was resting with his eyes closed, and said that this guy is now acting more calm than himself. It seems that he is sure that an ant thief will definitely cross the river from the front.
Jiang Feng was a little confused about this guy's thoughts. It seemed that the two beautiful ladies of Xu had a strong desire to win him over. This guy also acted very ambiguously, and I don't know what he was thinking about.
However, Jiang Feng doesn't have much thought to think about these things now. Everything is based on the premise that Gushi has been preserved in this battle, otherwise everything will be empty talk.
He needed to achieve a perfect victory in the Gushi defense battle. Jiang Feng knew that this was the fastest and most effective way to gain a foothold in this army, so he went out of the crowd to fight.
Waiting is undoubtedly the most difficult. Only when that moment comes will you truly feel how happy it is to release the pleasure of the anger and depression accumulated over a long period of suppression. You will feel that all the patience, waiting and preparation are worth it.
A rustling serpentine swim sound suddenly turned into a slight sound of footsteps. Jiang Feng used his eyes and shook rapidly in the bushes ahead. Qin Zaidao and Jiang Feng's solemn guy on the right side immediately opened his eyes and woke up.
Under the torch, a humanoid object covered in mud yellow mixed with green and brown spots appeared ten meters away, and the crossbowman's arrow was already on the string.
"It's Huang Shunming!" The only remaining veteran in the scout camp of the old Guangzhou army. The mottled figure finally stood up and walked towards this side quickly.
"How is it, Shunming?" Jiang Feng had already felt some joy from the other party's tired and excited expression.
"Sir, I'm here, I'm here. When I returned, I found nearly thirty ships docked. At least more than 500 people had landed on the shore and were in the procession. They were all infantry and no horses were found. They also sent scouts, but the search range was not large." The scouts' dark face was full of excitement. Such important news was discovered by me and my party. According to the military rules when the Gushi Army was rebuilt, I could at least record two transfers and honors at one time.
"Oh?" Jiang Feng was sure in his heart. He was not as expected. There were no cavalry in Han Baling's army, which was a good omen. "Is there only so many ships that docked in this first wave?"
"Sir, we can't watch it carefully. We can only roughly estimate that at least a large number of ship shadows were arriving one after another when I left, and it is probably not less than the number of ships that had already landed before." Gulu Gulu poured a burst of cold water, the scout wiped his mouth, gasped for a few breaths before adding: "Jiao Yuanji is still waiting there, I'll come back to report the message first."
"Another way, how much time will it take to cross the river?" Jiang Feng turned his head and asked Qin Zaidao, who had already started to tie his arms.
"Depending on the situation, the Huai River is shallow and narrow now, and the water flows are smooth. If nothing unexpected happens, you should be able to go back and forth in half an hour." Qin Zaidao pondered for a moment and replied.
"How much time did you take to come back?" Jiang Feng nodded and turned his gaze to the scout.
"In less than half an hour, my subordinates took the shortcut and walked straight, and there was no scruple in the dark."
"So, the other party should have set sail now." Jiang Feng raised his thick eyebrows, "Suppose there are 1,500 people in one round of ant thief, and about 6,000 people will cross the river in three hours. What do you think?"
Qin Zaidao glanced at the soldier who was like a stone statue on the left side of Jiang Feng, "What do you think Lord He?"
"Weizhi was ordered by the third prince, but according to Lord Jiang's instructions." The soldier seemed reluctant to move, and then said: "But our terrain is not familiar with the dark night, so I'm afraid it's safer."
Jiang Feng cursed in his heart that sneak attacks in the dark are undoubtedly the most beneficial for the cavalry. This guy seems to be respectful, but he is very cautious in his bones. However, the number of cavalry in his hands is too small. If this guy cannot be allowed to go on the battlefield willingly, once there is any disturbance after going on the battlefield, this guy leads the team to escape, which is a disaster.
"Mr. He, I believe you have heard the report of our scout just now. This section of the river bank is gentle and narrow, suitable for our cavalry to charge, but the other side has no cavalry. Although we are not familiar with the terrain, we have done several simulation exercises on the map before, which should not be a problem." Jiang Feng said patiently: "This night is as strange as ant thieves. After all, we are afraid that we will be the dominant one. Today is the time for us to make great achievements. If we can return with great victory, the 30,000 people in Gushi will definitely ask for me for the Ezhou cavalry. I wonder what Mr. He wants to do?"
"Hehe, Lord Jiang said how to do it, he just followed the order. But He had the words first. The third young master handed over the five hundred cavalry to He. He would have to bring these five hundred cavalry back to Ezhou. If the war is unfavorable, don't blame He for taking the retreat first."
The soldiers' words of the Arctic made Jiang Feng feel terrified. This guy is not soft or hard. No wonder Du Li so readily left these five hundred cavalry, but he had to find a way to maximize the combat power of these five hundred cavalry.
"Mr. He said very much. Jiang and Mr. Du San made this agreement, but he also asked Mr. He to follow the agreement. Don't be anxious if there is any slightest movement. First, he became a soldier in Ezhou. Second, if this is a mistake, I am afraid that Mr. Du San will be difficult to explain when he returns."
Jiang Feng took a deep breath and said slowly.
"Don't worry, this lord is the leader of these five hundred cavalry. If He is not ordered on the battlefield, he will never retreat without permission." The cavalry leader said proudly.
"That's good, then please Lord He go first to prepare, and we will set out immediately."
"Then He went to prepare and wait for the Lord's order."
Looking at the disappearing background of the soldier, a strange color flashed in Jiang Feng's eyes. It's no wonder that he is, but you brought yourself to the door, and these five hundred riders were destined to contribute to Gushi.
Chapter completed!