After crossing, I surrounded the capital from the countryside

As Helian Temujin's army continued to gather in the border area, a tense atmosphere enveloped the entire land like a dark cloud.

As for the Great Zhou army, generals such as Shen Qingsong and Xiao Yuheng did not dare to slack off at all, and every day they took their teams outside to search for the whereabouts of the Northern Barbarian Army.

The grassland was too large, and the Northern Barbarian Army was like a slippery loach, fleeing everywhere following Temujin. Whenever Shen Qingqing and his group found some clues, they disappeared.

It's simply the ancient military version of you chase and I flee.

In this way, you ran away and I chased you for a few days.

"The spies reported that Helian Temujin's army is advancing northward. It seems that they are planning to take the initiative to attack." Shen Qingsong said in a deep voice to the generals in the main tent.

"You've come just in time. You've underestimated the strength of our Great Zhou Army, and you'll suffer." Lu Zhenting clenched his fists. "The best way is to find the main force of the Northern Barbarian Army before he launches an attack and take the initiative."

"I agree with General Lu." Xiao Yuheng nodded in agreement, "But the Northern Barbarian Army is good at hiding their whereabouts. The grassland is too large, so it is not easy to find them."

"I have already sent more spies, and they are searching for the whereabouts of the Northern Barbarian Army day and night." Shen Qingsong replied, "At the same time, we must also be fully prepared to ensure that once we find any trace of the Northern Barbarian Army, we can quickly gather our forces and give them a fatal blow."

"If it doesn't work, we can just let Helian Feiying go." Shen Qingqing said, "We can also just sit back and wait."

"Our Great Zhou army is stationed here, which will surely make Helian Temujin dare not act rashly. But what if we are outnumbered?"

Lu Zhenting's eyes turned and said, "This... Isn't it dangerous for the Great Zhou army to stay here?"

"We can adopt a strategy of dividing our forces and attacking together. One part of our forces will head on to contain the main force of the Northern Barbarian Army and attract their attention. The other part of our forces will go around to the rear and form a pincer attack with the frontal forces, striving to win in one battle. Helian Feiying will stay here to attract Helian Temujin's attention and delay time."

Several people looked at each other and said, "It's feasible. But if Helian Feiying is really rescued by Temujin, he will become a powerful enemy for us."

Shen Qingqing thought of the gun in the space: "It's okay, I have a way to deal with him."

In the following days, the spies of the Great Zhou Army shuttled through the dense forests and mountains of the border like ghosts, collecting all the information about the Northern Barbarian Army. Generals such as Shen Qingsong and Xiao Yuheng constantly adjusted the battle plan to ensure that they could deal with various possible situations.

Finally, on a stormy night, the spies brought an exciting news - they discovered the main force of the Northern Barbarian Army, which was behind a hill, preparing to launch a surprise attack on the Great Zhou Army.

"Good opportunity!" Lu Zhenting's eyes flashed with excitement when he heard this. "Pass the order down, the entire army will assemble immediately and prepare for battle!"

He turned to look at Shen Qingsong and Wang Dahu: "You two, I leave it to you."

The two men nodded solemnly, turned around, and quietly left with a large number of Great Zhou troops.

As night fell, Lu Zhenting, Shen Qingqing and others pretended to have noticed nothing. The entire military camp was doing what they were supposed to do. The surroundings were quiet, and only the occasional roar of animals in the distance broke the silence.

Shen Qingqing clenched her hands tightly and looked ahead with a firm gaze. That was the direction where Helian Temujin was about to attack.

"Qingqing, are you sure this will work?" Lu Zhenting asked in a low voice, with a hint of worry in his tone.

Shen Qingqing nodded: "General Lu, you know Helian Temujin well. He thinks highly of himself. After the spies who just left report back, he will not miss this great opportunity even if there is something fishy going on. Besides, Helian Feiying is still in our hands. He is our bait and also our bargaining chip."

At this time, Helian Feiying was placed in a hidden location not far away. Although he was tied up, his eyes revealed an unyielding pride.

Although his mouth was blocked, the look in his eyes when he looked at Shen Qingqing and others was still fierce, and there was no sign of how much torture he had suffered during this period.

Shen Qingqing turned around and gave him a comforting smile: "Helian Feiying, your sacrifice will not be in vain. Today's battle will bring peace to the Great Zhou."

Helian Feiying's eyes were bloodshot as he looked at Shen Qingqing. He wished he could eat Shen Qingqing alive.

On the other side, Shen Qingsong and Wang Dahu were leading their respective teams, moving forward quietly in the night.

"Da Hu, are you sure this road can lead to the rear of Helian Temujin?" Shen Qingsong asked in a low voice, frowning.

Wang Dahu patted his chest, full of confidence: "Don't worry, General Shen, I, Wang Dahu, dare not say anything else, but walking in this forest, I am more flexible than a monkey. They will never think that we will attack from there."

……

As time went by, Helian Temujin fell into the trap.

He led the Northern Barbarian Army, like a black tide, surging towards the military camp where Shen Qingqing and Lu Zhenting were. The north wind was mixed with the roar of war drums and the shouts of soldiers, and the entire battlefield was shrouded in a solemn and tense atmosphere.

Because they had anticipated this, the Great Zhou army was not panicked.

Shen Qingqing and Lu Zhenting stood side by side, both of them riding tall horses, looking heroic.

Behind them were the soldiers of the Great Zhou Army who were on high alert. They gripped their weapons tightly, their eyes were determined, and they looked at the Northern Barbarian Army with murderous intent.

In front of their horses, Helian Feiying was tied up with a thick rope, but he still maintained the dignity and pride of the Northern Barbarian General, and there was no fear in his eyes.

When the Northern Barbarians led by Helian Temujin approached a certain distance, Shen Qingqing and Lu Zhenting raised their weapons at the same time and shouted loudly: "Northern Barbarians! Your general Helian Feiying is in our hands. If you dare to take another step forward, we will make him bleed on the spot!"

Helian Temujin's face suddenly changed when he heard this. He shouted angrily, "Shen Qingqing, Lu Zhenting, how dare you treat my nephew like this! If anything happens to my nephew, I will make you pay with blood today!"

However, Shen Qingqing and Lu Zhenting remained unmoved; they just looked at Helian Temujin coldly.

Shen Qingqing sneered and said, "Temujin, it is you northern barbarians who provoke our Great Zhou every year, start the war first, and attempt to invade our Great Zhou territory. Today's war is not what we want, but since it has come to this, we can only end the war with war."

Lu Zhenting also added: "Temujin, if you withdraw your troops and surrender now, we may consider giving Helian Feiying a chance to live. But if you insist on your wrongdoing and continue to attack, then don't blame us for being rude."