My subjects are too rebellious!

The Ostrogoth cavalry were shocked when they saw this.

They originally thought that the horses of the Great Snow Dragon Riders would gradually become tired from the continuous running, but they never expected that the other side was so well prepared.

They can take turns riding, so the endurance is very strong.

With the addition of new war horses, the mobility and combat effectiveness of the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry not only did not weaken, but became even stronger.

They continued to use their speed advantage to launch roundabout attacks on the Ostrogothic cavalry, with arrows raining down like rain, making it difficult for the Gothic cavalry to cope.

As the roar of the Ostrogoth leader resounded through the sky: "In order to survive in this world, we must attack the Wu Dynasty in the east!"

The battle cry instantly ignited the fighting spirit of all the soldiers.

The army of the Ostrogothic Kingdom surged out like a tide, with various arms coordinating with each other to form a powerful offensive.

The infantry, armed with spears and shields, advanced steadily forward, providing solid cover for the cavalry and ranged troops.

The cavalrymen were divided into several small teams, looking for the flaws of the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry.

The ranged troops stood in the rear, continuously firing arrows and throwing stones, exerting continuous fire suppression on the Great Snow Dragon Riders.

Faced with the all-out attack from the Ostrogothic Kingdom, the knights of the Great Snow Dragon Riders did not retreat.

Taking advantage of their speed and superb riding skills, they responded flexibly on the battlefield. In the battlefield where the two armies were fighting fiercely, the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry gradually demonstrated their absolute advantage in numbers.

Although the Ostrogothic knights were brave and good at fighting, they seemed increasingly powerless in the face of the overwhelming attack of the Snow Dragon Riders.

Faced with the fierce attack of the Snow Dragon Riders, the Ostrogothic Knights fought hard but were ultimately unable to withstand the disparity in numbers.

The Ostrogoths had never encountered such a brutal enemy, and their horses were exhausted.

Although they still put up a desperate resistance, soon the 50,000 Gothic cavalry were killed and only less than 10,000 were left.

Their defense line was gradually torn apart by the Snow Dragon Riders, and the knights fell off their horses one after another, lying in a pool of blood.

Although they tried their best, they were ultimately unable to change the situation.

As a result, the Ostrogothic Kingdom was forced to surrender.

In the end, only two thousand Ostrogoths were left, and they fled to the Visigoths to make a living.

As they were escaping, they were discovered by the Snow Dragon Riders, who discovered that there was a vast land to the west.

So Han Xin immediately gave orders to prepare for the Western Expedition!

But the Visigoths were not as simple as Han Xin thought. The Visigothic army was not known for its knights, but were called Gothic warriors.

It is no exaggeration to say that the entire Eastern Europe was conquered by the Visigoths.

Because they were influenced by the Roman Empire next door, they chose to take off their bulky armor and replaced it with chain mail embedded in metal helmets.

This greatly improves combat flexibility, making it easier for them to change formations at any time on the battlefield.

To cope with various emergencies.

In terms of weapons, the Visigoths were unprecedented.

As the saying goes, an inch longer is an inch stronger.

Gothic warriors used javelins as their main weapon, which could be thrown from a distance or used to defeat enemies at close range. They were also equipped with long swords.

Because their fighting style is more like that of barbarians, and they are keen on close combat like wild beasts.

In order to make up for the defensive shortcomings of their equipment, the Visigoths also learned to use shields.

These Spartan-like Gothic warriors ruled Eastern Europe for more than a hundred years.

The Visigoths fought hard to survive, while the Snow Dragon Riders fought to expand their territory.

A war between the two sides is about to break out.

The Visigothic king convened a think tank and generals to discuss countermeasures.

The king spoke slowly: "The defeat of the Ostrogoths reminds us that the threat of the Great Snow Dragon Riders cannot be ignored. We must learn lessons and formulate effective countermeasures to protect our homeland."

An elderly wise man with white hair stroked his beard and said slowly, "My king is right. The reason why the Great Snow Dragon Riders can move freely in the wilderness is entirely due to their high mobility and flexibility. It would be extremely difficult to win in a head-on confrontation."

"I propose that we change the battlefield environment and limit the mobility of the Great Snow Dragon Riders. The Dniester River, that winding river, may become our natural barrier."

When the king heard this, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes. He nodded slightly, signaling the old man to continue.

The old man continued, "We can set up a defense line along the Dniester River, using the river's curved terrain and the fortifications on both sides of the riverbank to block the charge of the Great Snow Dragon Riders. At the same time, we can also set up obstacles and traps to further weaken their combat effectiveness."

A strategist in the think tank added: "The Great Snow Dragon Riders are not ordinary people. They will definitely detect our intentions and try to deal with them. Therefore, we must strengthen intelligence gathering and reconnaissance while setting up the defense line to ensure that we can understand the enemy situation in a timely manner and make corresponding adjustments."

After hearing this, the king pondered for a moment and finally made a decision: "Let's do it according to this plan!"

They believed that fighting in the wilderness, the Great Snow Dragon Riders, with their high mobility and flexibility, could easily pull and disperse the enemy, thereby defeating them one by one.

In order to avoid this unfavorable situation, the Visigoths decided to take the initiative to change the battlefield environment and move the battlefield to the Dniester River.

The Dniester, a winding river, became the key to the Visigoths' new strategy.

Indeed, the strategy adopted by the Visigothic Kingdom demonstrated a high degree of strategic vision.

They brought the battlefield to the Dniester River, not only successfully limiting the mobility of the Snow Dragon Cavalry, but also cleverly using the river as a natural barrier, greatly enhancing their own defensive capabilities.

Faced with such a battlefield environment, the Great Snow Dragon Riders were obviously caught in a dilemma.

If they chose to force their way across the river, they would have to face javelin attacks thrown by Gothic warriors from the river bank, which would undoubtedly greatly increase their risk of casualties.

As a long-range weapon, the javelin's speed and power should not be underestimated. It is enough to effectively obstruct and strike the charge of the Great Snow Dragon Riders.

However, if the Great Snow Dragon Riders chose not to cross the river, they would be trapped on one side of the river and unable to take advantage of their position in the wilderness.

Therefore, the Great Snow Dragon Riders faced a difficult choice.

Either risk crossing the river and incur huge casualties, or choose to retreat and abandon the attack plan.

But they just can't learn the words "retreat" and "wait".

Faced with the dilemma, Han Xin called Hu Yi, Kuai Che, Li Zuoche and others to discuss countermeasures.

In Han Xin's tent, Han Xin sat in the main seat and glanced at the generals and counselors sitting around him.

He tapped the table lightly, breaking the silence in the tent.

"My friends, the Goths are clearly prepared for us. The standoff in front of the Dniester River is not a long-term solution. We need to find another way to defeat the enemy."

Hu Yi frowned when he heard this and spoke first: "General, the Goths rely on the river. If we force our way across the river, we will suffer heavy losses."

Kuai Che stroked his beard, a gleam in his eyes: "General Hu is right, but the art of war says, if you are real, then pretend to be fake, and if you are fake, then pretend to be real. Why don't we use this principle and set up a false tent to confuse the enemy?"