Chapter 6: The Application of Iron Caltrops
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The twelve blacksmiths worked tirelessly, producing three hundred iron caltrops within an hour.
At that moment, Lu Fei sent word to Xiao Ming that the barbarian cavalry seemed to be preparing to leave.
“Have Captain Lu lead our cavalry to engage them, drawing them in with a feigned attack before retreating south. I will scatter iron caltrops at the central east gate and set up an ambush to encircle the barbarian cavalry,” Xiao Ming ordered the soldiers.
The soldier acknowledged with a swift “Yes” and rode north toward the city gate.
The Armory and the King of Qi’s residence were close to each other and nearest to the east gate.
Leading the soldiers carrying the iron caltrops, Xiao Ming headed straight to the east gate, which was guarded by Qingzhou’s Bold Captain, Li Kaiyuan.
In Xiao Ming’s memory, Li Kaiyuan had an unremarkable face, a bulbous nose, and a large mouth. He lacked real ability, was slippery in character, but at least obedient.
That was why Xiao Ming preferred to assign him tasks rather than dealing with Lu Fei.
“Your Highness, the barbarian cavalry is just outside the city. This is far too dangerous. For your safety, please return to the royal estate and rest,” Li Kaiyuan said with his usual fawning smile as he stepped forward to greet Xiao Ming.
“Your Highness, Captain Li has a point. The iron caltrops are ready—let Captain Li set them up and position the soldiers for the ambush,” Qian Dafu added anxiously.
As soon as these words were spoken, Li Kaiyuan’s expression turned even more dramatic than Lu Fei’s. While Lu Fei merely had a change of face, Li Kaiyuan went pale, his legs trembling—he was practically about to wet himself.