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"Zilong, think of a way. We have to take him down today!" Chen Nan said earnestly.

His words made Zhao Yun frown.

Soon, Zhao Yun said with a wry smile, "My lord, it's not that I don't want to deal with them."

"The main reason is that the White Horse Cavalry were light cavalry, skilled in raids and archery."

“If this were on a plain, it would be fine, but this is the enemy’s camp, and more importantly, it’s in a mountain valley. If the enemy reacts, all three thousand men could be wiped out.”

"Moreover, the enemy was heavily armored. Once they were fully armored, the arrows hit them like a tickle, causing no damage at all."

"Although General Chen Sheng is a heavy cavalryman, if he faces heavily armored soldiers and the enemy has spears and swordsmen and shieldmen, sending 10,000 heavy cavalrymen will be a waste!"

Zhao Yun also wanted to do it, but he couldn't think of a good entry point.

"Don't worry, I've thought of everything you've thought of."

Chen Nan sneered, "This time we're not going for their people, we're going for their supplies."

"Supplies? Does our lord know where the enemy's supplies are?" Zhao Yun's eyes lit up.

What he just said was entirely aimed at the other side. If they knew where the supplies were, who would be willing to do such a thankless task?

Without further ado, just raid their supplies.

Chen Nan rolled his eyes. If he knew where the other party's supplies were, why would he keep Zhao Yun around?

Why not just order the enemy to launch a surprise attack?

"Zilong, the enemy is all heavily armored, has a large appetite, and their movements are quite inconvenient, so their supplies probably won't be placed far away."

"In that case, send out all the scouts to explore the area around the mountain pass."

"Then you will personally lead a small team to approach the valley and investigate."

Zhao Yun suddenly stood up: "Don't worry, my lord, I'll be right back!"

Soon Zhao Yun had gathered his men and, with Chen Nan watching him go, headed out.

Seeing this, the others also gathered around Chen Nan. Chen Sheng asked curiously, "Master, where did General Zhao go?"

Chen Nan smiled and said, "Zilong is going out to find something. If he finds it, he'll be busy tonight."

"Really? That's amazing! Is there going to be a battle tonight?" Chen Sheng asked excitedly.

But Chen Nan's next words were like a bucket of cold water poured on his heart: "Don't worry, even if you find it, it's none of your business tonight. Just stay here and guard the house!"

"Huh? Why is that?" Chen Sheng, who was just excited a moment ago, suddenly had a long face.

It's not that Chen Nan wouldn't let him go, it's just that all of his men were heavy cavalry.

Facing heavily armored soldiers is disadvantageous, and nighttime attacks are mainly surprise attacks. If heavy cavalry is sent, the enemy will hear the sound of their hooves before they even reach the enemy camp.

Chen Nan didn't explain much and immediately made the arrangements: "Tonight, I will lead Zhao Yun and Wu Zixu out to launch a surprise attack. The three of you will stay in the camp, with Hongming in charge!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng suddenly realized: "Oh, it was a sneak attack! I thought it was something else. It's better not to go to this kind of battlefield!"

Chen Sheng was just warlike, not brain-dead; he also knew what his strengths were.

On the main battlefield, his heavy cavalry were like tanks, charging into the enemy ranks with sweeping, powerful attacks. Even a dog could be leashed and driven to the brink of collapse.

But when it comes to ambushes, heavy cavalry really can't do that.

Hongming had no objection to Chen Nan's arrangement. The camp already had heavy cavalry and Mo Dao soldiers, as well as the original troops from Northern Wei. It was most appropriate for Chen Sheng and her to stay behind.

That night, Chen Nan and Wu Xu sat in the central command tent, both staring intently at the tent flap. If possible, they didn't even want to blink.

Suddenly, Chen Nan smiled slightly: "You're back!"

"Huh? Your Highness, what has returned?" Wu Xu was taken aback, not waiting for Chen Nan to explain.

The tent flap was then lifted, and Zhao Yun walked in with a joyful expression: "My lord, I have discovered that all of the enemy's supplies are behind the mountain pass."

"Let's go, let's assemble and set off!" Chen Nan stood up and shouted.

The three men walked out of the tent one after another. Before setting off, Zhao Yun had instructed them that there would be a battle that night, and the White Horse Cavalry had begun to rest from dusk.

At this moment, looking around, the three of them saw three thousand white horses and three thousand energetic soldiers.

The soldiers looked serious, holding the reins in their right hands, a spear in their left, and a bow hanging on their backs.

Chen Nan glanced at Zhao Yun, who nodded slightly.

With just this one action, Chen Nan knew that Zhao Yun had arranged everything.

Without saying another word, he said seriously, "Let's go!"

Three thousand men disappeared into the camp in a grand procession, hidden in the night.

He didn't inform the others before setting off, partly because he was afraid Hongming would want to go with him, and partly because he didn't want to make a big fuss.

Fifteen minutes later, on a small hillside, it was pitch black, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

Below the hillside was a valley, from which a few faint lights could be seen.

"My lord, all 20,000 heavy armored soldiers are down below, and the baggage train is behind the camp."

"Their camp seems to have a design flaw; there's a path in the middle that leads directly to the granary," Zhao Yun said with a smile.

"It seems they don't even consider us human beings!" Chen Nan sneered.

"Pass down the order: set off when the men and horses are exhausted at the fourth watch of the night."

The three of them waited quietly on the hillside.

As time passed, in the quiet night sky, Wu Xu suddenly yawned.

"Now! Issue the order to depart!" Chen Nan smiled again.

Even Wu Xu, a fourth-rank martial artist, was somewhat exhausted, let alone the heavily armored soldiers below.

Just as the three were about to descend the hillside, a large number of torches suddenly lit up in the valley.

In just a moment, the three people who had just stood up were forced to squat down again.

Wu Xu was taken aback, and even looked up at the dark sky, puzzled, "What's going on? It's only the fourth watch of the night, and instead of sleeping, why are you lighting so many torches?"

This question puzzled not only Wu Xu, but also Chen Nan and Zhao Yun, who exchanged puzzled glances.

Under the watchful eyes of the three, more and more torches lit up in the valley.

After an unknown amount of time, Wu Xu called out softly, "Your Highness, why are they all wearing armor?"

"Damn it!" Chen Nan cursed under his breath, "They're about to set off."

Wu Xu was even more puzzled and said, "Your Highness, how can heavily armored troops set off at the fourth watch of the night?"

Zhao Yun patiently explained, "General Wu, the enemy is specifically targeting the capital of Wei."

"If there are inside agents in Weidu, half an hour is enough for them to reach the city walls."

"People are tired at the fourth watch, and even more so at the fifth watch. At that time, the soldiers guarding the city probably won't even have time to react before the city gates are breached."

Wu Xu exclaimed in surprise, "Your Highness, shall we go back?"