I don’t mind killing you and turning the head of the Cizhi River into a red clay pasture, as long as you can bear it; if not, accept my challenge. In ten days, we will have a showdown on the banks of Zhaling Lake. I don’t know if you, Dou Mao, dare.

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This is a letter of challenge!

The tone was extremely strong, and even when it was read from the old man's mouth, everyone in the tent could feel the bloody atmosphere hidden in it.

Do you dare to fight?

A pair of eyes glanced at Dou Mao.

If someone wants to challenge you, do you dare to challenge him?

The Di people are also an extremely ferocious race. They advocate force and respect warriors...

The reason why Dou Mao became King of Di is because of his ferocity and cruelty. Now, Cao Peng, with a lone army, is coming to your door and wants to fight you decisively! Now it's up to you, Dou Mao, whether you dare to accept the challenge.

Dou Mao's face turned green and red for a while.

He looked towards Ma Su and saw that Ma Su was leisurely and contented.

To fight or not to fight?

Dou Mao was unsure...

He knew very well that Cao Peng's troops were completely different from the Han army in his impression. They were braver, more ferocious, and more warlike!

Judging from the performance of this army after entering Hehuang, it may be difficult to deal with it on your own.

But if you don’t fight...

Dou Mao rolled his eyes and stood up, "Hanman, go back and tell your family who the king is, and the king will fight this battle with you.

Ten days later, we will have a decisive battle at Zhaling Lake."

Ma Su raised his eyebrows and raised the corners of his mouth, "In this case, please prepare your funeral arrangements."

"you……"

Ma Su rolled up his sleeves and strode out of the king's tent.

Dou Mao tightened his grip on the knife several times, but he did not dare to have an attack.

The old man could see clearly from the side, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: Dou Mao was old and could no longer command the Di people. If he was allowed to serve as the king of Di again, he was afraid that the Di people at the head of the river would face the disaster of extermination.

Not to mention whether he was right or wrong in rashly provoking conflict with the Han people!

A few years ago, when he was still somewhat energetic, he might have rushed over and beheaded Ma Su, and then offered his head to him. But now, he doesn't even have the courage to act, so how can he command the Di people again?

Ma Su walked away, but there was no sound in the big tent.

After a while, Dou Mao suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed, "Hu Tian has given us the opportunity to destroy the Han barbarians."

Hu Tian is the god of Di people.

Dou Mao raised his arms and said loudly: "Cao Peng's army only has a few thousand people.

The main force of the Han army is still far away from the head of the Cizhi River and cannot reach it within ten days. At that time, we will concentrate our forces and kill Cao Peng on the bank of Zhaling Lake. The main force of the Han army will naturally be afraid of fighting.

After a while, the weather turned cold in Hehuang.

The Han army cannot bear the severe cold in Hehuang and will inevitably retreat... By that time, the danger will naturally be turned into safety."

In theory, Dou Mao is right.

But the question is, Cao Peng is asking you to fight Dou Mao, why do you want to implicate us?

That's right, Cao Peng doesn't have many troops, but you, Dou Mao, have 50,000 tribesmen in your hands. You don't dare to face Cao Peng alone, and you still have the nerve to let us join the war? Dou Mao wanted to take this opportunity to come

To boost morale. But he chose the wrong time, which made many tribal leaders dissatisfied.

A pair of eyes, intentionally or unintentionally, looked at the old man beside Dou Mao.

The old man's eyes were slightly closed, as if asleep, without saying a word...

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The weather in Hehuang is unpredictable.

In the early morning, the sun was still shining brightly, but at noon, it started to rain heavily. The icy autumn rain fell on your body, making you feel a bone-chilling chill. Although it was only early autumn, the feeling of winter was already approaching.

Zhaling Lake is located southwest of the head of Cizhi River.

Thousands of miles of pastureland, the world is vast.

This was originally a tribe's camping ground, but more than ten days ago, the camp was captured by Cao's army. More than 1,800 tribesmen were not spared and suffered a bloody massacre by Cao's army. Dozens of corpses were still floating in the beautiful Zhaling Lake.

. And in that wilderness, corpses that had been eaten by wild wolves were looming, adding a bit of horror.

Two groups of men and horses lined up on the bank of Zhaling Lake.

Dou Mao personally led his troops, summoned more than 30 large tribes at the head of the Cizhi River, and assembled more than 30,000 soldiers and horses. They marched to the side of Ling Lake. In the distance, wormwood half a man high was swaying in the wind. A group of soldiers

Cao Jun, who was wearing black armor and arrayed solemnly, had been waiting for a long time.

Four thousand Cao troops lined up in front of the formation.

All the archers were squatting on the ground.

A large black scroll with a gold edge and silver thread is written on it by the Marquis of Xinwu Township. The five white and clumsy seal characters are particularly clear.

Cao Peng is sitting astride a liger, and a Fangtian painted halberd is placed horizontally on the saddle bridge.

He put up an awning with his hands and suddenly showed a disdainful smile.

"Ziyou, today's battle will be yours to command."

Xia Houlan was stunned when he heard this. He looked at Cao Peng in surprise and said: "The king is here, how can the general dare to specialize in it?"

"If Dou Mao came alone, I would respect him a little.

Now, they are all dispatched, and I really don't bother to fight against him... I asked him to fight, but he sent out his entire family, including seven aunts and eight aunts. Even though they are more numerous, they are ten times closer than us, but they are just a bunch of local chickens.

A dog can't stand a fight. I heard from Shi Yuan that you fought well in Hexi. You just got to see something today, so don't let me down."

Xia Houlan stayed in Hexi for several years, and his time was not wasted.

He knows his foundation. In terms of martial arts, he is not too high... Now he has just entered the ranks of quasi-super-first-class military commanders, and I am afraid it will be difficult to make further progress in the future. Because he has passed his best age.

There were many first-rate generals under Cao Peng.

From afar, like Gan Ning and Pang De, who is not brave and good at fighting?

Huang Zhong, who succeeded him, is a character who is not inferior to Lu Bu, the tiger in the past. As for Zhao Yunshamoko, not to mention, they are all top-notch masters. Putting aside these people, there are many who can beat Xia Houlan

.

The king bought Deng Fan, and they were all top-notch generals.

Pan Zhang has already stepped into the ranks of super-class generals.

Even Ma Yunlu and Xia Houlan think they are no match. Sun Shao and Cai Di, for example, are growing up...

So during the few years in Hexi, Xia Houlan studied military science diligently.

Although he was Cao Peng in his early years, he met many famous people, so he was literate. When he was in Hexi, he had several good teachers around him. Needless to say, Pang Tong, although he was the governor of Hexi, as long as Xia Houlan went to ask for advice, he would

He will definitely give an answer. Even Jia Kui, the Lian Chief, is also a person who is familiar with military books and has inherited family knowledge. Living with these people day and night, Xia Houlan's knowledge is improving rapidly.

I can't be as brave as you, but to be a general, you don't have to be brave. It's equally important to know strategies.

He has a good attitude, a good teacher, and a rare place to practice: the Mobei battlefield.

Xia Houlan applied what he learned, commanded and mobilized troops and horses, and was calm and capable.

When Pound came to Cao Peng this time, he kept praising Xiahoulan. But what about Cao Peng? He also wanted to take this opportunity to see Xiahoulan's true talent and learning.

"Lan, you will no longer be important to the general!"

Xia Houlan didn't refuse. He handed over his hand on the horse and rode up to the high hill.

In the distance, the Di army formation was as dark as dark clouds in the sky. People were shouting and horses were neighing, making it appear extremely chaotic.

"about there!"

Cao Peng smiled slightly and signaled Xia Houlan to start.

Xia Houlan took a deep breath, feeling a little nervous.

At this time, he is like a student who is about to enter the examination room and has to face the test of his parents and teachers. If he directs this battle well, Xia Houlan's status in Cao Peng's mind will rise to a higher level, and he will be on par with Gan Ning.

People like Pang Tong are on the same level.

So for Xiahou Lan, this battle must be fought well!

Not only do you want to win, but you also want to play well.

Cao Peng has planned all kinds of convenient conditions for him. If he can't even win against these rabble, what's the point of talking about a great future?

The situations of Xia Houlan and Zhao Yun are different.

With his super martial arts skills, Zhao Yun can grow from a small soldier to a flying camel king in less than ten days.

But Xia Houlan's current status is not something that can be promoted simply by his martial arts skills.
To be continued...