Transmigration begins with archery training

The most important thing is to obtain intelligence and return alive.

Proceeding rashly would likely result in being discovered by barbarian cavalry.

Once discovered, they were surrounded by a large number of cavalry, and even their bodies could not be found.

The phrase "夜不收" (yè bù shōu) not only refers to someone who stays out all night and doesn't return, but also implies that their body has been completely destroyed.

That's why Liu Jinkui started cursing after learning he had been sent out to explore.

Unfortunately, this kind of task requires elite troops to complete.

"Where to go next?"

Soon, they encountered their first task.

Identify the road.

Finding the exact location of the barbarian tribe without being discovered is no easy task.

Chen Sanshi still remembers.

In my past life, when I was bored and flipping through historical stories, I came across a saying from the Han Dynasty: "Li Guang was hard to be enfeoffed as a marquis."

This general was brave and skilled in battle, and had made outstanding achievements. He was just a little short of being ennobled, but every time he went on a campaign, he either encountered the main force or returned empty-handed.

One very important reason is...

In the vast desert, it is difficult to discern directions, and one largely relies on luck.

That's precisely the point.

It's hard for him.

Hunters spend their days traversing the jungle, so a good sense of direction is extremely important.

Not to mention Chen Sanshi's keen eyesight; even in the pitch-black night, he could see the details around him clearly. For example, right now, he could see the marks left by horses' hooves on the ground.

"We need to take a detour. If we continue along this route, we might run straight into the barbarians."

"Really?"

Wang Zhi was skeptical, but he could only lead his men to follow.

They advanced two hundred miles overnight.

During this period, Chen Sanshi discovered traces of human activity several times, and these traces became increasingly dense.

After daybreak, they found a secluded spot and rested there.

Such exercise.

My proficiency in tracking and concealing is also increasing rapidly.

[Tracing the Clues and Hiding the Trail (Minor Success)]

【Progress: 605/1000】

Chen Sanshi never imagined that his hunting skills could be used in warfare.

He ate the dried meat he carried with him: "This direction is most likely the largest settlement of the barbarian tribes. Old Wang, what do you think is the likelihood of the Xihe tribe sending reinforcements?"

"Very small."

Wang Zhi leaned against a rock, drinking his wine: "Because it's unnecessary. Even if the four clans of the grasslands unite, their military strength is still limited. Even if they concentrate their forces to attack the three open and flat northwestern prefectures, it might not be enough."

"It's already strange enough that we're splitting our forces to attack Yunzhou, let alone Poyang County. You should understand what I'm saying, right?"

"know."

Chen Sanshi had studied maps and sand tables.

The true stronghold of Yunzhou was Anding Prefecture.

Even if we capture Poyang, without taking Andingfu, we cannot occupy the strategic pass, and the subsequent supply of troops and provisions will be huge problems.

In fact, as Wang Zhi said, the attack on Anding Prefecture was strange enough.

The difficulty of attacking the three northwestern prefectures and Yunzhou was on completely different levels.

Very low value for money.

So Chen Sanshi also felt something was wrong, hence the question.

Immortal Treasure.

It originated from the Tuoba tribe!

Such a large-scale operation might be related to the immortal treasure.

of course.

This is just speculation at the moment.

This speculation would only be confirmed if the Xihe tribe also reinforces its troops.

Whether it is or isn't.

A great battle is imminent.

Chen Sanshi's current skill level is still too weak.

He dared not delay for a moment. After eating some dry food, he continued to cultivate during his rest time. The spiritual herbs and residual medicinal power in his body were still there, so it did not slow down his progress.

It was almost noon.

The group moved on.

For the next two hundred miles, even Wang Zhi and his group could see traces of human life. They could often see herds of cattle and sheep and herders in the distance. Finally, as darkness fell.

Felt tents appeared on the horizon.

Looking into the distance, one can see that in this settlement, besides the herdsmen, there are mostly soldiers in armor and carrying weapons, as well as bright torches, indicating a heavily guarded area.

"We can't ride any closer."

Chen Sanshi noticed that a hundred meters ahead, there were patrolling cavalrymen. Once discovered, it would be a certain death.

He observed the cavalry patrol patterns and the surrounding terrain, and quickly made a judgment: "You all stay here and observe from the surroundings, I'll try to go in and take a look."

The task was not completed.

They have no way to explain themselves.

"drive!"

Chen Sanshi quietly urged his horse to take a detour, until he reached the outermost edge of the settlement. He then hung the reed spear on his horse's back and said, "Xiao Xun, I'll call you when I need you!"

The white swan horse nodded as if it could understand.

"it is good!"

With his bow and arrows on his back, Chen Sanshi blended completely into the darkness, perfectly avoiding the patrolling cavalry. He lurked at the edge, found an opportunity to shoot a barbarian soldier who came out to relieve himself, changed into barbarian clothes, and slung a scimitar over his shoulder.

This is just a cover.

He didn't really intend to pretend to be a barbarian.

In fact, he sneaked into the tent without anyone noticing.

Even so, I still feel very unsafe without a spear in my hand!

The reed-leaf spear was too bulky and too conspicuous to bring in.

Chen Sanshi gripped the barbarian's standard curved knife.

Although one's skill level is such that even without a suitable weapon, one's combat power will still be significantly reduced.

It seems that in order to deal with special environments in the future, I should learn to use a short weapon.

On the battlefield, it can also cut off the enemy's chance to get close!

The purpose of practicing martial arts is to elevate one's spiritual level.

But I've already reached a certain level, so I should be able to learn other techniques much faster, right?

This is all for later.

Chen Sanshi focused on his current task, wandering like a ghost through the barbarian camp, gathering all useful information.

The military equipment is complete.

The grain depots are full.

troops……

More than two thousand!

There are roughly three thousand people in just one military camp.

Moreover, the Xihe tribe is not all gathered together. The direction that Luo Dongquan and Liu Jinkui are heading will most likely lead them to a military camp, although the number of people there may not be as large as in the main camp.

"Greetings, Your Highness—"

Prince?

Chen Sanshi hid in the darkness and moved closer to the direction from which the sound came.

All that could be seen was the open space in front of the central command tent.

All the barbarian soldiers knelt down.

A barbarian youth, dressed in luxurious clothes and adorned with gold, strode forward with a jade-inlaid sword at his waist.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Ninth Prince!"

The tribal chief and commander of a thousand men knelt on the ground, one hand on his chest, and bowed: "Your Highness, what brings you here? I was not informed!"

"that's not important!"

The Ninth Prince, with his hands behind his back and chin raised, said, "I heard that you are going to attack Poyang in half a month, so I came here specifically to help you."

"Help?"

The tribal chief looked terrified: "Your Highness is of noble birth, how could we dare to ask Your Highness for assistance?"

"Didn't you understand that I said I would lend my support?!"

The Ninth Prince's expression changed, and he rebuked, "It's fine if Liangzhou won't let me go, but can't I even use a small county like Poyang to practice my skills?"