Chapter 209 - Desolate Liangzhou (Part Nine)
When the Non-Returning cavalry splashed through muddy puddles to return to the Northern Qiang forces, Wang Yuepi was already instructing the rest of his troops to set up camp. They chose a small hill five li from Liangzhou.
The elevated position provided a clear view of the surroundings and offered a strategic advantage for cavalry charges. Wang Yuepi was not a man of brute force alone.
Watching Lin Zhongbao ascend the slope, Wang Yuepi pointed toward the distant city walls and asked, "How did it go?"
Lin Zhongbao sneered. "Those Ruen Dynasty jackals have been scared stiff."
Wang Yuepi chuckled. "Of course I know that. I was asking about our cavalrymen. If any of them are injured, you can go collect your punishment yourself."
Lin Zhongbao shook his head with a chuckle. "You overestimate the Ruen Dynasty mongrels, General. Their arrows are as soft and useless as women in bed; they couldn’t hurt a soul. Our men barely even needed to raise their shields."
"Hahaha!" Wang Yuepi laughed heartily and clapped Lin Zhongbao on the shoulder. "What do you know besides women? Get the men to eat and rest. When night falls, we’ll give them another scare."
Lin Zhongbao saluted and turned to leave.
Wang Yuepi suddenly called, "Hey, wait a second."
Lin Zhongbao turned and asked, "Any other orders, General?"
Wang Yuepi stroked his beard thoughtfully. "I recall the Arhat cavalry brought grappling hooks this time..."