Armed with a machete and a gun, armed with a system, they fled the famine.

Chapter 464 Bring the bow and arrows

At this moment, Zhang Liang casually said, "Gao Da and Wu Tu Xiong are not sending troops. Perhaps they are waiting for news from Wu Tu Hu."

"Brother Dou, you don't know yet, do you? Wu Tu Hu has already secretly led 80,000 troops to Yun City. We left Yulin Mountain and arrived in Yun City, and we've already fought a battle with Wu Tu Hu's army."

Upon hearing this, Dou Huai'an's expression immediately changed.

"Are you telling the truth? Wutuhu actually led an army of 80,000 to Yuncheng secretly? How did he manage that?"

It should be noted that the Dou family army guarded Tucheng, and the barbarians had to pass through Tucheng if they wanted to go south to Yuncheng.

However, Wutuhu secretly attacked Yuncheng with an army of 80,000 barbarians. As the commander-in-chief, he was kept in the dark about such a big event.

If Yuncheng fails, he will be held responsible.

Zhang Liang suddenly remembered that there was actually a mountain path running from north to south near Yulin Mountain, but it had long been abandoned by the locals because the path was too rugged and steep.

Perhaps Wutuhu led his men to secretly run to Yuncheng along that path.

He told Dou Huai'an about it, and Dou Huai'an immediately understood.

"It is possible."

He then asked Zhang Liang, "What's the situation in Yuncheng now? How many men do Sanlang and Yu Hao still have? Zhang Liang, why don't you take your men back to Yuncheng to help Sanlang and the others?"

Zhang Liang wanted to take his men back, but Yang Sanlang had told him that guarding the northern lands was his most important task.

So he shook his head and suggested to Dou Huai'an, "Brother Dou, I believe that Brother Yang can definitely deal with Wu Tu Hu's barbarians. Moreover, Brother Yang led a raid on Wu Tu Hu's camp, and Wu Tu Hu and his soldiers have already fled into Yulin Mountain overnight. Before I came, we devised a plan to kill a lot of barbarian soldiers."

“I have confidence in Brother Yang. I believe he can wipe out Wutuhu and the others in one fell swoop.”

Dou Huai'an wasn't surprised at all after hearing his words.

Yang Sanlang was indeed that capable.

When they joined Dou Qingran in the rebellion, they were able to take Jinzhou and Dingzhou without bloodshed, thanks in large part to Yang Sanlang and Zhao Yan.

Therefore, after listening to Zhang Liang's words, Dou Huai'an was no longer anxious, but suddenly felt reassured.

He nodded and said, "Yes, I believe Sanlang can definitely do it. However, the barbarians on the other side haven't made a move yet. Are we just going to keep at it like this? Zhang Liang, do you have any ideas?"

Now that reinforcements have arrived, he is actually thinking of taking the initiative to fight the barbarians.

Zhang Liang frowned and thought for a long time, then said to Dou Huai'an, "Why don't we wait and see? We can tell the man on the other side that Wu Tu Hu's army has been wiped out by us, and see what Gao Da and Wu Tu Xiong will do?"

Dou Huai'an thought this was a good idea, so he immediately nodded and replied, "Okay, let's do it your way."

That night, Gao Da and Wu Tu Xiong learned from their subordinates that Wu Tu Hu and his 80,000-strong army had been completely wiped out.

Gao Da sat dejectedly in the tent, his face turning pale and weak.

"General Wutuxiong, the enemy is coming with overwhelming force. They can slaughter our 80,000 troops without warning. It's terrifying. Should we retreat back to the Northern Capital?"

He hasn't even been in his position as Khan for a full month yet, and he doesn't want to be taken away so soon.

Wu Tuxiong snorted coldly and glanced at Gao Da with disdain.

He suppressed his anger and sadness and said in an unfriendly tone, "Khan, you are the Khan of our barbarian tribe. Our great General Wutuhu has been killed by the enemy. Instead of leading the troops to avenge him, you only think about running away. If we follow you, how disappointed my soldiers will be."

"So, if you want to go back to the capital, go back yourself. I'm staying here to avenge my elder brother!"

He couldn't believe his older brother was dead.

He didn't want to wait any longer, and he decided to fight the Dou family army in the north to the bitter end.

Gao Da was put on the throne of Khan by the Wutuhu brothers. Although Wutuhu was dead, there was still Wutuxiong, whose martial prowess was in no way inferior to Wutuhu's.

He feared that if he secretly ran back to the capital, Wutuxiong would send people to kill him the moment he arrived.

Therefore, facing Wu Tu Xiong, whose expression was depressed and indignant, he had to pretend to be both sad and extremely angry and said, "Fine, since you want to stay, then I will stay and keep you company."

Anyway, it will be Wutuxiong who will be charging into battle, while he will stay in the Khan's tent.

After hearing what he said, Wu Tuxiong narrowed his eyes slightly.

Is he really that kind?

However, after a brief silence, he temporarily put it out of his mind.

Now, all he wants to do is mobilize his troops and fight Dou Huai'an and his gang to the bitter end.

That night, he summoned his men and they gathered in the main tent to discuss the matter until late into the night.

Just as dawn was breaking, the barbarians finally made a move.

Wutuxiong personally led an army of 200,000 to surround the four gates of Tucheng.

As the resounding bugle call sounded, a massive battle was about to begin.

Dou Huai'an and Zhang Liang stood atop the high city wall, their faces solemn as they gazed down at the densely packed barbarian soldiers below.

Zhang Liang gripped his broadsword tightly and said to Dou Huai'an with a serious expression, "Brother Dou, it seems that Wu Tuxiong is preparing for a decisive battle with us. Brother Dou, let's fight him."

Dou Huai'an didn't rush to speak, but instead looked far ahead, gazing at Wu Tu Xiong in the barbarian army.

Wutuxiong sat on his horse and gave him a confident smile.

Dou Huai'an, just wait to die.

"Bring me a bow and arrows."

Dou Huai'an frowned slightly and suddenly spoke to his subordinates.

His subordinates immediately and respectfully presented him with his personal bow and arrows.

This crossbow is very long, and therefore requires a great deal of strength. Apart from Dou Huai'an, no one else on the scene could easily pull it.

Dou Huai'an took the bow and crossbow, skillfully nocked an arrow, and aimed the arrow at Wu Tuxiong on the opposite hillside.

Seeing this, Wutuxiong, who was opposite him, remained calm and unfazed on his horse.

With such a long range, he simply didn't believe Dou Huai'an could shoot over there.

Seeing Wu Tuxiong sitting motionless on his horse, Dou Huai'an couldn't help but curl a cold smile at the corner of his mouth.

In the past, at such a distance, he really wasn't confident he could do anything to Wutuxiong.

But it's different now.

His crossbow had been improved by Yang Sanlang, and its effective range was now more than double that of the previous one.

As long as Wutuxiong remained seated, he was confident he could shoot him straight through with an arrow.

But Wutuxiong still didn't move.

He wanted to see if Dou Huai'an had the ability to shoot him.

Just then, Dou Huai'an suddenly moved.

He aimed at Wutuxiong, drew the crossbow to its maximum, and then suddenly released his right hand.

The poisoned arrowhead flew towards the other side like a shooting star.

Wherever the arrows flew, a rapid whooshing sound rang out.

"Whoosh-"

At first, Wutuxiong was able to sit calmly on his horse, but when he saw the arrow that Dou Huai'an shot straight at him and the speed was getting faster and faster, he could no longer sit still and was immediately frightened and hid to the side.