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Chapter 679 How many troops did they deploy?

If our arrangements here are exposed, or if we have spies, then the situation will become very passive.

If these barbarians are on guard, it will be very difficult to devour them.

Moreover, the ambushing positions might be attacked by them.

Five hundred thousand troops is no joke.

Wu Ce then said, "We can't let them garrison here. I'll lead my troops out right now and lure them here! Given my status, they can't possibly not pursue us!"

After listening to Wu Ce's words, Jia Daoshi shook his head, then looked at Mu Weishuang and asked, "When did you find them?"

Mu Weishuang said calmly, "It happened at sunrise this morning."

As early as sunrise, the vanguard of the barbarian tribe arrived, and at that time Mu Weishuang went to the city lord's mansion to see Jia Daoshi.

However, when Mu Weishuang stepped outside the room, she heard some strange noises.

She was very familiar with that voice.

Because we had the same experience.

Upon hearing that sound, she spat and left, her face flushed.

Jia Daoshi thought for a moment and rejected Wu Ce's idea: "No rush. Have the artillerymen on both sides of Furong Gorge hide themselves first, so that these barbarians can't find them."

"Judging from their marching style, they must have been traveling overnight and are now a bit tired, so they've set up camp to rest."

"Next, just keep a close eye on them. If they send people to scout, let them explore the nearby canyons. Don't worry about anything else."

Wu Ce hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright. Pass on the order as Jia Tisi instructed!"

Yan Ruyu said calmly, "It's clear that the Kushan Empire has made thorough preparations this time."

"Choosing to set up camp instead of immediately venturing into Furong Gorge clearly indicates preparation for a protracted war."

Jia Daoshi nodded: "Juebi City has a strategic location. If they want to annex the southwest of Dajing, they will definitely have to take down Juebi City."

"Taking Cliff City won't be that simple. It's clear that there are some shrewd people among them."

If these barbarians believe they can take down the cliff city in one fell swoop with their numerical advantage, then there is no need for them to set up camp.

If we just rest and regroup in place, we can take down the cliff city in one fell swoop using sheer numbers, and then advance straight in.

But clearly, they weren't that naive.

Soon, another scout came to report.

"Your Highness, Jia Tisi, these barbarians have sent out a small force that has entered Furong Gorge and is heading towards Luofeng Slope."

Luofengpo is the hillside connecting the back of Juebi City. Although it has a slope, the terrain is relatively flat, which is conducive to cavalry charges.

Jia Daoshi asked, "How many men did they send out?"

"Ten riders!"

"Ten riders? Let them go."

"Yes!"

……

Outside the cliffside city.

on the grassland.

Chu Luen rode his horse, looking at the rolling mountains in the distance, which resembled a crouching giant beast!

The entrance to Hibiscus Canyon is like the gaping maw of a giant beast!

It's unsettling no matter how you look at it!

After galloping all night, Xiao Kaishan arrived here and wanted his army to launch an attack and take over Juebi City!

However, just then, Haila Sunazha's message arrived, preventing Xiao Kaishan from acting rashly and thus interrupting his plan!

In fact, Haila Sunazha had long anticipated that Xiao Kaishan would be greedy for credit and act rashly, which is why she sent the message by flying eagle!

Chu Luen could also see that Xiao Kaishan's expression was extremely unpleasant when he saw Chu Luen take out the letter.

He felt his position was being challenged because Hailasunaza did not send him a letter directly.

Actually, when Hailasuna was choosing a clan leader, Chuluen was the only one who could compete with Xiao Kaishan.

In the end, Xiao Kaishan won by some unknown means, which is why Haila Sunazha chose him.

Although the position of clan leader had long been settled.

However, Chu Luen's existence has always been a thorn in Xiao Kaishan's side.

Because back then, it was he who poisoned and killed Chu Luen's sister, who was also his first wife!

Chu Luen was well aware of the hostility in Xiao Kaishan's heart.

The two had some disagreements during this southward march.

In Chu Luen's view, if their army plunged into Furong Gorge, it would be fine if they could take Juebi City, but if they couldn't, and the Da Jing army blocked the gorge entrance, their 500,000 men would be lambs to the slaughter!

Chu Luen gazed at the distant Cliff City and fell into deep thought.

After a short while, a figure arrived beside Chu Luen: "General Chu, what brings you here?"

The person who came over was one of the managers under Tianlang, in charge of transporting the caravan's goods.

Chu Luen snapped out of his daze and turned to ask, "You're from Dajing, right? Tell me, what's the situation in Juebi City right now? Has the imperial court sent reinforcements?"

"General, you've probably asked the wrong person. I'm not interested in the battlefield; I only like piles of silver." The man paused for a moment, then continued, "However, I have heard some rumors this time. The Great Jing Dynasty has indeed sent some reinforcements, about 100,000 or so, I think?"

"Where are these reinforcements from? Ming Heying's Ming family army?" Chu Luen asked again.

A force of around 100,000 is not considered a large number.

However, it is worth noting that if the opponent is the Ming family army, their combat strength will be very strong; if it is another army, they are not so scary.

"It's not General Mingheying's troops; I heard it's the Iron Forest Army," the man said after thinking for a moment.

"Iron Forest Army?" Chu Luen nodded.

Although the Iron Forest Army had some reputation and had just quelled the Green Turban Army, Chu Luen did not take it seriously!

Because the Iron Forest Army's cavalry is not strong!

The Great Jing Dynasty only has one truly powerful cavalry force!

That's the Red Armor Cavalry assembled by Ming Heying!

Their armor was as red as blood and fire, and their combat power was extremely strong!

If this force doesn't come to our aid, then even if the remaining troops do come, they will at most be there to help defend the city, and they are not a threat!

"Alright, you can go now." Chu Lu waved his hand.

"Yes!"

The man acknowledged and withdrew.

Just as Chu Luen was about to return to his barracks, another rider rushed up and blocked his way.

"General Chu."

"Oh, it's Ögedei Khan. What's the matter?"

"The clan chief is looking for you!"

The young player saluted with one hand across his chest.

“Oh, I’ll be right there.” Chu Luen nodded.

Soon, Chu Luen rode his horse to the central army tent.

Outside the tent, apart from Xiao Kaishan's white wolf, there were no bears, tigers, leopards, or lions.

The other tribes each had their own camps.