The first time in history

The setting sun poured down on the vast grassland like molten gold, dyeing the earth with a layer of tragic golden color. Qian Mingduo, a general who had experienced hundreds of battles, had just finished a day of military consultation and stepped into his tent with steady steps. The flickering candlelight in the tent reflected his resolute and cold face, and every wrinkle seemed to record the glory and hardships of past battles.

Just as he was about to unbutton his battle robe and take a short rest, a strong wind suddenly blew up outside the gate, raising dust, as if foreshadowing an approaching storm. Then, the scouts he had personally sent out to investigate the enemy a few days ago, like sharp arrows in the wind, broke through the constraints of the gate at an incredible speed and rushed straight towards him. The sound of their horses' hooves and heartbeats intertwined, playing a tense and exciting prelude.

The scout, wearing a battle robe mixed with night and dust, with eyes flashing with fear and urgency, rushed straight towards Qian Mingduo's tent, as if every second wasted was a blasphemy against life. Finally, just a few steps away from the tent, he suddenly tightened the reins, the horse's front hooves flew into the air, making a deafening neigh, and then landed steadily. Without waiting for the horse to stop, the scout turned over and dismounted neatly, rushing towards the tent door like an arrow from a bow, and every step was full of a sense of urgency.

"Report to the general!" The scout's voice sounded outside the tent, with a little trembling but extremely firm. He knelt on one knee, clenched his fists and placed them on his chest, as if he was asking this land and this leader he believed in, and made the most solemn oath. "On my way back to the camp, I accidentally saw the enemy's movements in the deep mountains and forests about fifty miles north of my camp. It was a large Jin cavalry unit. They were under the banner of the Wanyan family. There were more than 10,000 people, and they were lurking quietly, like a beast ready to attack, ready to give us a fatal blow."

As the scout's words fell, the entire tent fell into silence. Only the occasional sound of the wind outside the tent seemed to accompany this sudden intelligence.

Qian Mingduo's eyes became unusually sharp at this moment. He slowly stood up, his gaze penetrating the tent curtain, as if he had seen the forest shrouded in darkness and crisis, and those enemies who were ready to make a move.

There was no fear in his heart, only endless desire and determination for the upcoming battle. He knew that the real test had just begun...

"When I was returning to the camp, I passed by General Li Yi who was stationed north of Dasan Pass, and reported the situation to him. General Li ordered me to report to the general, and he would make all preparations to deal with it, and asked the general to rest assured." said the scout.

"All generals above the rank of deputy general come to the main tent to discuss matters." Qian Mingduo gave the order decisively.

Su Yao stood behind Qian Mingduo, looking at the map thoughtfully.

Qian Mingduo turned around and walked to the map, silently measuring with his hands.

Soon, more than a dozen generals walked into the big tent. Seeing Qian Mingduo looking at the map and thinking deeply, no one spoke. After a long while, Qian Mingduo turned around and said quickly: "Come on, send a few more scouts to the south of Dasan Pass immediately. We must go about 50 miles south of Dasan Pass to see if there are any Jin soldiers there."

Qian Mingduo waved to the generals and gathered them in front of the map. "Jin cavalry appeared fifty miles north of Dasan Pass, numbering about 10,000. General Li Yi stationed there has received the news and is ready."

He pointed at the map and said, "The Jin army is going to launch a surprise attack on our army from the north of Dasan Pass. I think it's just a bluff. Look, General Li Yi has nearly 30,000 troops marching north of Dasan Pass. The garrison at Dasan Pass is also over 10,000, and this pass is easy to defend but difficult to attack."

Qian Mingduo pointed to the area south of Dasan Pass and said, "This is a weak area in our army's defense, because the terrain here is steep and not conducive to the Jin army's cavalry."