Shuhan

Outside Zhuo County, there was a strong wind and snow, and the sky and the earth looked bleak.

Gongsun Yuan's eyes were burning with undying anger at this moment.

How dare the Xianbei people bully him? Isn't this a huge joke?

He vowed to let these arrogant people know what the true iron-blooded and glorious Han people are.

Following an order, Gongsun Yuan rushed down the mountain like a tiger and rushed straight into the Xianbei army.

His armor gleamed coldly under the snow, and the long sword in his hand was like a bloodthirsty black dragon. Every swing was accompanied by a "puff puff puff" sound, reaping the lives of the Xianbei cavalry one by one.

Those Xianbei people, who usually prided themselves on their bravery and fighting skills, were now like lambs to be slaughtered. Facing Gongsun Yuan's violent attack, they fell one after another. Their clothes were colorful, but they looked so desolate in the mixture of blood and snow.

On the battlefield, the air seemed to freeze, with only the flashing of swords and the neighing of horses interweaving into a tragic war song.

The snowfield, which was originally a pure and flawless place, was now covered with the corpses of the Xianbei people. The red and white formed a sharp contrast, which was shocking.

Ownerless war horses wandered on the battlefield, digging the snow in search of grass roots to fill their stomachs. Occasionally, they let out a few mournful cries, as if they were also mourning for this cruel scene.

Gongsun Yuan felt the pleasure of revenge in his heart. In this chaotic world, the weak could only fight back in order to have a chance of survival.

He shouted loudly, his voice penetrating the wind and snow, inspiring his soldiers: "Brothers, let these barbarians know that the dignity of the Han people cannot be violated!"

As night fell, the battlefield gradually became silent. Only the occasional low wailing reminded people that a brutal battle had just taken place here.

Gongsun Yuan stood in the snow, looking at the devastation, feeling mixed emotions.

Early in the morning of the second day, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the clouds and shone on the blood-stained snow, the gates of Zhuo County opened wide, and Sima Yi, wearing armor, rushed out with a team of elite troops.

Sima Yi was riding on a tall horse, wearing a heavy battle robe. He had a calm face and deep eyes, as if he could see into people's hearts.

Upon seeing this, Gongsun Yuan immediately withdrew his formation, with a look of fear and caution on his face.

He knew Sima Yi's wisdom and tactics very well, so he did not dare to be careless. His soldiers also held their weapons tightly and looked at the sudden army vigilantly.

Seeing this, Sima Yi laughed out loud, his voice piercing through the wind and snow, echoing over the battlefield.

"My words are as good as gold. Could it be that General Gongsun would think I am trying to cheat?"

His tone was full of confidence and frankness, as if he was showing his sincerity to Gongsun Yuan.

Gongsun Yuan chuckled, a sly look flashing in his eyes.

"The Xianbei Yinjian is right before my eyes. I have to think twice!"

Although his voice was calm, the vigilance and caution in his tone were hard to conceal.

In this chaotic world, any wrong judgment may lead to fatal consequences.

Sima Yi laughed out loud. He understood Gongsun Yuan's concerns and appreciated his caution.

"I swear by the Zhuo River. If you break my oath, I will whip you like this!"

As he spoke, he cut the whip in his hand in half. His movements were quick and decisive, and full of determination.

This action of his made the soldiers under Gongsun Yuan look at him with trust, and also slightly reduced Gongsun Yuan's vigilance.

Seeing this, Gongsun Yuan said, "Then according to Lord Zhongda's opinion, what should we do?"

Sima Yi smiled, and his smile was full of wisdom and depth.

"Kebi is able to occupy Dai County. If we wait for him to react, we will be no match for him. Now the only way to go is to launch a surprise attack on Dai County. Gongsun Yuan, do you have the courage to do so?"

Either Kebineng was killed, or he was killed by Sima Yi!
He Gongsun Yuan had no choice!

"If you are not of my race, your heart must be different! Now, I will sacrifice my life to accompany you!"

Sima Yi laughed out loud when he heard this.

"Okay! Then let's launch a surprise attack on Dai County together and catch Ke Bineng off guard!"

Dai County is currently shrouded in a dark cloud.

Kebinen, the eagle of the grassland, was clenching his fists, his eyes like torches, staring angrily at the battle report in his hands.

Every word in the battle report was like a sharp blade, piercing his heart.

Tuoba Shoutian, this name aroused endless anger in his heart.

This cunning enemy took the opportunity to harass the grassland when he was leading the main force south, causing many originally peaceful tribes to submit to his command.

Tufa Shoutian, who originally had only 30,000 to 40,000 soldiers, had his forces expanded to 70,000 to 80,000 after this wave of expansion. This undoubtedly posed a serious threat to his rule.

Ke Bineng's mouth curled up into a cold smile, which was full of disdain and anger: "Haha, we agreed to form an alliance, but in the end you stabbed me in the back, you despicable Han people!"

There was a complex light flashing in his eyes, showing hatred for his enemies and disappointment at his allies' betrayal.

Behind all this, there is the shadow of the Han Dynasty.

Those Han people are always so cunning and good at manipulating everything behind the scenes.

Seeing this, the counselors around him hurriedly stepped forward to offer advice: "Your Majesty, why don't we send troops to gather the tribes that previously submitted to us and ask them to migrate south. In this way, Tufa Shoutian's power will naturally be weakened."

There was a hint of urgency in the counselor's words, as he knew very well that the current situation was extremely unfavorable to Kebineng.

However, Kebineng shook his head, his eyes revealing a kind of firmness and determination: "On the grassland, only weapons and strength are considered. Sending people will not convince those leaders, only the weapons in hand can do it!"

There was an unquestionable power in his words, which was a profound understanding of the laws of the grassland.

In this vast grassland, strength is the only key that determines everything.

Everything else is fake.

At this moment, outside Dai County, the setting sun in the sky was like blood, painting the earth with a layer of desolate color.

The silence was broken by the rapid sound of horse hooves, and the figures of many defeated Xianbei soldiers appeared in the dust, like fallen leaves torn by a storm, scattered all over the ground.

The defeated Xie Guini, dressed in tattered clothes and covered in dust, his eyes revealed endless despair and exhaustion. He rode a tired horse and almost staggered to Kebineng.

When Ke Bi saw Xie Guini's appearance, his brows furrowed and a hint of ominous premonition flashed in his eyes.

He asked in a deep voice: "What happened? Why are you so embarrassed?"

Xie Guini knelt at Kebineng's feet and said in a trembling voice: "Great Khan, Gongsun Yuan rebelled halfway through the battle and attacked our army from both sides together with Sima Yi. Most of our Xianbei warriors were killed or wounded, and only a few escaped. Great Khan, send the troops, and they must come back for revenge!"

Upon hearing this, Ke Bineng's face changed drastically. He rushed forward, grabbed Xie Guini's neck, and shouted like thunder: "Say it again? How could an army of tens of thousands be defeated so miserably?"

His eyes were filled with disbelief and anger, as if they wanted to swallow Xie Guini.

Xie Guini was so frightened that he trembled all over and had to repeat himself: "Great Khan, I was defeated. Gongsun Yuan and Sima Yi joined forces, and our army was caught off guard. In addition, the terrain was unfavorable, which ultimately led to this tragic defeat."

His voice trailed off, and he was clearly extremely ashamed of his failure.

Ke Bineng kicked Xie Guini to the ground and roared in anger: "Tens of thousands of my elite Xianbei soldiers were lost at your hands! How can I explain to my people, you prodigal son?"

After he kicked, his anger did not dissipate. He just sighed, his eyes revealing deep helplessness and worry.

He turned and looked into the distance, where the Tuoba Shoutian tribe on the grassland was rampant, attracting a lot of his troops to quell the rebellion.

Now, Xie Guini has lost his main force again, and there are only a few men left under his command.

It will take at least several months to gather the troops again.

The people of the grasslands brought many livestock with them, so naturally they could only live near water and grass. They were scattered, and it really took a lot of time to gather them together.

Kebi Neng had mixed feelings. Even he himself did not know how far-reaching the impact of this defeat would be on the Xianbei people.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying to calm his anger and anxiety.

However, when he opened his eyes again, there was a determined light in his eyes.

He turned around and said to Xie Guini who was kneeling on the ground: "Get up. Although you have lost, your crime does not deserve death. We Xianbei people never bow our heads in the face of failure. Now, I need you to do something."

Xie Guini was delighted when he heard this, and he quickly got up and said respectfully: "Great Khan, please give me your orders. I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Kebi Neng nodded and said in a deep voice: "Go and gather all the warriors who can still fight. We need to reorganize the troops as soon as possible. At the same time, you should also contact the tribes on the grassland that have submitted to us and ask them to send people."

Xie Guini was shocked when he heard this. He knew that this was a chance Kebi could give him to make amends. He nodded in agreement and turned to leave.

Looking at Xie Guini's departing back, Ke Bineng's brows were still furrowed. He looked up at the sky and silently said in his heart: "Eternal Heaven, please give me strength so that I can lead the Xianbei people through this difficult time!"

As night fell, the tents outside Dai County were brightly lit.

Ke Bineng sat in the main seat, staring at the map, thinking about the next plan of action in his mind.

If he wanted to take revenge, he had to first increase his power. And if he wanted to increase his power, he had to first resolve the threat of Tuoba Shoutian, the chieftain of the grassland.

He stood up and said to the generals: "Tomorrow morning, we will set out for the grassland to quell Tufa Shoutian's rebellion. Only after resolving this worry can we concentrate on dealing with Gongsun Yuan and Sima Yi."

However, Kebi Neng had never expected that the wheel of fate did not give him the opportunity to deal with Tufa Shoutian first and then calmly deal with Sima Yi and Gongsun Yuan.

In his calculations, the conflict between Sima Yi and Gongsun Yuan was like a crack that he could exploit.

As the Xianbei Khan appointed by the Wei State, he might be confident that Dai County was impregnable and he only needed to wait for the right opportunity. When the two powerful enemies consumed each other until both were defeated, he could take the opportunity to unify the grassland and reap the benefits.

This plan seems well-thought-out, but it ignores the cunningness of human nature.

Sima Yi and Gongsun Yuan were leading their elite cavalry, approaching Dai County with astonishing speed and determination. Each of them was equipped with five horses, and they rode in rotation, almost without sleep, just to buy precious time.

The war horses fell down due to overwork, but the only goal in their eyes was Dai County.

During this crazy attack, Sima Yi and Gongsun Yuan had different states of mind.

Sima Yi was calm and reserved, his eyes revealing determination and calmness. He was well aware of the importance of this battle, which not only concerned the peace of Wei's border, but was also a major test of his personal prestige.

Gongsun Yuan's situation was more complicated. He wanted to take this opportunity to prove his strength and get rid of Sima Yi's shadow, but he also felt a little uneasy, as if there were deeper calculations behind this war.

Soon, the city of Dai County came into view.

Sima Yi stood on the high ground outside Dai County, staring at the sturdy city ahead with his sharp eyes.

He slowly turned around and said to Gongsun Yuan beside him in a steady and decisive tone: "The Xianbei are now gathering their remaining troops, and their forces have not yet been assembled. This is a godsend opportunity. How about General Gongsun's troops pretending to be defeated and sneaking into the city? I will lead the army later and defeat Kebineng in one battle, and establish an unprecedented achievement. What do you think?"

When Gongsun Yuan heard this, a hint of hesitation flashed across his face.

Although this plan is brilliant, it is also extremely dangerous. If it fails, the consequences will be disastrous.

However, looking at Sima Yi's determined eyes, Gongsun Yuan gritted his teeth and finally nodded.

"Just as the great general said! I, Gongsun Yuan, am willing to lead the way and swear to defeat Ke Bineng!"

Seeing this, Sima Yi curled up the corner of his mouth into a barely perceptible smile.

Gongsun Yuan immediately gave orders to select five hundred elite soldiers who could speak Xianbei language, and ordered them to remove their armor and dress up as Xianbei defeated soldiers.

These five hundred elite soldiers acted quickly. They took off their heavy armor, put on Xianbei clothing, smeared mud and blood on their faces, and disguised themselves as defeated soldiers fleeing back from the battle.

Their acting was good, as if they had really experienced a devastating defeat and were fleeing in panic.

As night fell, these five hundred elite soldiers mixed in with the real fleeing soldiers and poured into Dai County along with the flow of fleeing soldiers.

A riot soon broke out in Dai County. Like boiling water, all kinds of sounds intertwined together, forming a chaotic clamor.

The Xianbei people were panicking and running around, their faces full of fear and anxiety. Some of the Xianbei people who were trading goods hurriedly packed up their stalls, wanting to escape from the place that was about to become a battlefield; while others stood there blankly, at a loss, with confusion about the future in their eyes.

Sima Yi and Gongsun Yuan looked at each other. They saw determination and resolve in each other's eyes, as well as the desire for victory.

The opportunity has come. This is the perfect chance for them to capture Dai County and defeat Kebineng in one fell swoop.

Soon after, they led their troops into Dai County.

The soldiers of the Wei army poured into the city like a tide, with great momentum.

The armor flickered coldly in the moonlight, and the weapons in his hands emitted bursts of cold air.

The Xianbei people were not good at defending cities, and their soldiers ran around in panic on the city walls, trying to organize an effective defense.

However, faced with such a rapid offensive by the Wei army, they seemed at a loss.

Some Xianbei soldiers even dropped their weapons and fled the city that was about to be breached.

Kebineng was in a mansion in the city at the time. He was completely unprepared for Sima Yi and Gongsun Yuan to attack the city so quickly.

When he heard the noise outside the city, a look of disbelief appeared on his face.

He hurriedly put on his armor, picked up his weapon, and tried to organize a resistance.

However, he knew it was too late.

The Xianbei people were simply unable to resist the Wei army's advance.

Their attack was as fierce as a storm, leaving the Xianbei people with no power to fight back.

Some Xianbei soldiers fell in the battle, and their blood dyed the ground red and every corner of the city red.

In the battle, Sima Yi and Gongsun Yuan led the charge, holding weapons and personally charging into the battle.

Sima Yi's eyes flashed with wisdom and calmness. He commanded the army to attack in an orderly manner, constantly looking for the Xianbei people's weaknesses.

Gongsun Yuan was like a tiger descending from a mountain. His movements were swift and powerful, and every attack made the Xianbei people terrified.

Ke Bineng led his personal guards and fled in a panic like a stray dog.

Their figures looked particularly desolate in the vast night, and every step they took seemed to be on the edge of despair.

The treasures, craftsmen, beauties, and even cattle, sheep, and tribesmen they looted in the past few days were now abandoned without hesitation as if they were a burden.

Ke Bineng had only one thought in his mind: as long as he was alive, he would be able to make a comeback on the grassland!

However, fate did not seem to let him off easily.

Behind him, Gongsun Yuan led his troops in hot pursuit. The sound of their horses' hooves was like thunder, shaking the earth.

Ke Bineng looked back and saw that Gongsun Yuan's army was like a black torrent, swallowing up all obstacles in their way.

A feeling of despair welled up in his heart, but he knew that he couldn't give up now.

"Hold on a little longer, as long as we reach the grassland, we will be safe!"

Ke Bineng gritted his teeth and shouted to the guards around him.

However, his voice sounded so weak that even he himself began to doubt the truthfulness of his words.

The faces of the guards were also filled with fatigue and despair, but they still managed to cheer themselves up and continued to flee with Kebineng.

The night gradually faded away and the light of dawn began to spread across the earth.

However, for Kebineng, this was a more cruel beginning.

Gongsun Yuan's army did not seem to slow down as the night faded, but instead pursued them even more fiercely.

Ke Bi could feel his heart beating as hard as a drum, and he knew he had reached his limit.

"Sir, how...how long can we hold on?" asked a guard in a trembling voice.

Ke Bineng did not answer, he just silently looked at the familiar grassland in front of him.

However, the grassland that once gave him unlimited power now seemed so far away.

Finally, in the early morning of the next day, when the first rays of sunlight shone across the earth, Kebineng barely escaped with his life.

He looked back and saw that there were only a few dozen of his personal guards left.

"We...we are still alive!" Ke Bineng said breathlessly. Although his voice was weak, it was full of determination.

As long as you are alive, there is hope.

This grassland is his home and his roots.

As long as he returns to the grassland, he will have the opportunity to regroup his troops and make a comeback!
Damn Sima Yi and Gongsun Yuan!
And there is Liu Chan.

There is not a single good Han person!

[PS]: I was a little busy these days and the update was a little late, sorry. (End of this chapter)