Traveling through time and space and becoming a deposed prince, he just wants to survive!

Chapter 294: Mayi Sends Out Troops

The brutal acts of the Xiongnu Jigawawa troops soon reached the ears of the officers and soldiers stationed in Mayi, many of whom were recruited from local villages and towns.

When Han Jiacai, the governor of Mayi County, learned about this, he was heartbroken. However, he knew very well that although there were 200,000 troops stationed in the city, once they left the city, they would most likely be besieged by the enemy troops from Dai County.

The enemies on the grassland are like vicious wolves. Once they smell the blood, they will attack like a pack of wolves.

"Lord, how do you think we should handle this matter? The children of the local tribes in Mayi have become restless within the army."

County Magistrate Cao Dawang came running over and said anxiously.

"What does General Cao Youde think?"

Cao Youde was Cao Dawang's nephew. At a young age, he was promoted to the general of Mayi County because of his fighting skills.

"My nephew will definitely follow the orders of the county governor and will never dare to have any other thoughts."

Cao Dawang has always been cautious in doing things. As an official in a foreign place without the protection of his family, he dare not make any mistakes.

"I don't mean to blame the general. There are so many local people, and it's inevitable that they are eager to defend their homeland. We need to think carefully about how to deal with it."

As the two were talking, a gatekeeper came to announce, "General Cao Youde is here to see you!"

"This guy really can't help but talk. Just as I mentioned your nephew, he's here!" Han Jiacai couldn't help but laugh: "Let the general come in."

Cao Youde was of medium build, but had a broad back and strong arms. He took long steps and his expression was clearly filled with anxiety.

"Sir, many generals in the army have requested orders to fight the Xiongnu."

Cao Dawang rolled his eyes at his nephew. Seeing his tactless words, he angrily said, "When you meet an elder, you should first show respect. How can you speak so rudely?"

"Hey..." Han Jiacai waved his hand, signaling the county magistrate not to blame him.

"The general works hard for military affairs, so it's normal for him to be a little impatient. It's okay!" Han Jiacai said.

Cao Youde also knew that his behavior was inappropriate and quickly bowed to apologize.

Han Jiacai held out his hand and asked, "General, do you have any way to eliminate this kind of hostility in the army?"

"Governor, the Xiongnu have committed such atrocities. Only by sending troops to conquer them can we resolve the resentment in the hearts of our soldiers."

"If we send out troops, the enemy will lure us deep into our territory. What if a large army comes to attack the city at this time?"

"My Lord, you can first send out 20,000 troops, using guerrilla tactics, and then secretly send out another 20,000 troops as support. If you encounter a large army besieging the city while you are away, you can attack its rear."

When Han Jiacai heard what Cao Youde said, his eyes suddenly lit up and he felt that this plan was feasible.

"General, you go and assemble a team like this, appoint them as guerrilla generals, and lead them into battle."

Cao Dawang heard Han Jiacai's words and nodded repeatedly, agreeing with him deeply.

Two days later, the first team was dispatched from Mayi City. The leader was Su Dingshan, who was originally from Mayi County. The soldiers he selected were all locals, and they all had a deep hatred for the Huns.

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The fact that Mayi sent troops could not be concealed from the Xiongnu spies. Jiga Wa discussed with Pu Bucheng, the leader of another army, and prepared to set up a formation for Su Dingshan so that he would never return.

"General Su, the enemy has a force of 100,000 men. Although they have not gathered in one place, they are not far away." The person who spoke was Jia Yixiao, a lieutenant general in the army, a scion of a prominent family in Zhou County.

"That makes sense. That's why we can't get too close to them. We need to maintain a distance. When the enemy advances, we retreat!"

If you can't win, can't you just run away?

Among these mountains, the biggest advantage of Su Dingshan and others is their familiarity with the terrain.

"With the general's words, we now know how to fight, haha."

The laughing man was not only fat but also tall. If he were not carried by a tall horse, any ordinary horse would have been crushed by him.

"Fat Tiger, what are you laughing at? Do you know how to fight?" Jia Yixiao was a little unhappy and stared at him.

Fat Tiger is a good friend of Su Dingshan. This time Su Dingshan was appointed as a general, so he naturally brought his brothers with him. As for Jia Yixiao, he came by recommending himself.

In Jia Yixiao's mind, Su Dingshan's ability to command operations was definitely inferior to his own.

"Hey! Jia kid, if I, Fat Tiger, say I know, then I know. There's no point in laughing."

Fat Tiger's real name is Hu Hu. His nickname is the same as his real name. Because he is tall and fat, he got the nickname "Fat Tiger".

In his hand, he held a wooden stick as thick as his wrist. Both ends were wrapped in iron sheets and inlaid with iron buckles. It was not as sharp as a mace.

As Fat Tiger spoke, he waved the wooden stick in his hand, making a whistling sound.

"Alright, alright, Fat Tiger, I know you're strong, but I advise you to obey the guerrilla general's orders and don't cause any more trouble."

Every time he argued with Fat Tiger, he would wave the weapon in his hand to show how powerful he was.

Jia Yixiao couldn't beat Fat Tiger, so when he encountered such a thing, he could only swallow his anger.

"Report!" A sudden voice accompanied by the sound of horse hooves rang out, and the scouts galloped towards the team.

"General, the Xiongnu have set up a pocket formation ten miles ahead, waiting for us to slip into it."

After the scout finished his report, Fat Tiger sneered, "These barbarians are quite good at using tricks. Are we fools? Would we try to sneak into their pockets?"

"If we don't penetrate, won't we be betraying the Xiongnu soldiers' kindness?" Su Dingshan said with a hint of amusement. He looked at Jia Yixiao and said, "You lead 10,000 people forward. Stop when you are two miles away. If you see anyone, retreat."

"Why me?" Jia Yixiao was full of dissatisfaction. This kind of thankless job could cause casualties if one was not careful.

"Because you are smart!" Fat Tiger laughed.

"Get out!" Jia Yixiao shouted angrily.

"Alright, go get ready. I'll set up the formation here, and you guys can run through here later."

Su Dingshan pointed to the open and uncovered mountains in front of him and said confidently.

"Right here?" Jia Yixiao couldn't believe his eyes. How could an ambush be set up in this place?

"Follow the military order, we will wait for you here." Su Dingshan's words could not be questioned, otherwise the battle would be difficult to fight.

"Yes!" Jia Yixiao had no choice but to lead the army of 10,000 people away.

"General, are we lying in ambush here?" Fat Tiger asked in confusion.

"Ambush, there's no place for an ambush here. Let's go two miles forward and set a trap."

"A trap? Shouldn't our army be able to pass through? If there's a trap, won't the army..."

Fat Tiger shook his head vigorously, but couldn't figure out how to make the trap.

Everyone moved forward, dug a very obvious large hole in the ground, covered it with loose soil, and then everyone evacuated the site.

"Fat Tiger, take your men back three miles and continue digging traps like this. They don't have to be too deep."

Fat Tiger looked at the trap that could only make people fall, and he really couldn't imagine what was so powerful about it.

But he couldn't figure all this out, so he could only lead his men forward.