Hahaha, what is there to fear! We eighteen brothers have fought alongside Prince Yan Jun; what kind of situations haven't we experienced!
Guan Chang laughed.
Exactly, exactly! Back in the day, we killed our way through the Turkic army, seven in, seven out. This little skirmish is nothing!
Sima Wan chimed in.
Very well! During the next harassing attack, I want you to charge directly into the enemy camp. It would be best if you could capture Yuan Gai Suwen, or burn their grain supplies.
Of course, these are to be done while ensuring your own safety.
If it’s too difficult, then simply retreat.
Fang Er's tone was very serious.
The Yan Yun riders could tell that their safety was genuinely put first.
They were not being asked to do these things at all costs.
Rest assured, master, these rabble are not yet capable of keeping us here!
Meng Di spoke.
Alright, it's settled then. If things go south, retreat quickly.
Here are three flashbang grenades. When you use them, pull the pin and throw them, close your eyes, and open them three breaths later!
Once you use these, I will lead people to receive you!
Fang Er took out three grenades.
I made these on the way here, as a convenience.
Due to material limitations, only these three were made.
Meng Di took the flashbang grenades and gave one to Guan Chang and one to Lu Song.
With instructions given,
Fang Er and Tie Lao Ba began another harassment.
Taking advantage of the cannon fire from their side and the renewed sound of galloping horses from the Goguryeo camp.
The Yan Yun riders quietly circled to the other side of the Goguryeo encampment.
And then, they began their fearless charge!
The Goguryeo sentries thought it would be like the previous times, with the Tang army firing a few cannons and then running away.
Thus, they only went through the motions, charging out a short distance from the camp gates before retreating back.
They didn't react until the eighteen Yan Yun riders had already charged into the camp.
The Tang army is attacking the camp!
Quick! Quickly inform the Great General!
Sons, follow me and kill!
These few people dare to sneak into the camp! Seeking death!
The Goguryeo sentries, seeing only eighteen Tang soldiers charge into their camp.
Were incredibly arrogant!
Bai Song, you go find the grain supplies!
The rest of you, follow me!
Following Guan Chang's command, the eighteen riders quickly split into two groups.
Completely disregarding the sentries.
Burn the grain, kill Yuan Gai Suwen!
Choosing is for little brats!
If you're a man, you take both!
Guan Chang led the charge, heading directly towards Yuan Gai Suwen's tent.
Goguryeo soldiers sleeping in the camp were awakened by the commotion outside.
Yuan Gai Suwen also received the news.
Bang!
He slammed a fist into a wooden pole supporting the tent, causing the entire tent to shake.
Tang army! They've gone too far!
Guards! Fetch my armor! I will personally deal with these clowns!
The guards outside rushed in to help Yuan Gai Suwen put on his armor.
A suit of chainmail, and a suit of mountain-patterned armor!
Yuan Gai Suwen wore two layers!
He strode out of the tent with a long saber.
Seeing his camp in utter chaos, his anger grew.
Everything was in disarray, and he couldn't even spot the Tang soldiers.
Suddenly, an unusual sound of hoofbeats, approaching from not far away.
And getting closer!
Even closer!
Yuan Gai Suwen looked up; nine men on nine steeds!
Both men and horses were armored!
Like dragons in human form, like the wind in horse form, they charged towards his tent like arrows loosed from a bow!
Well met!
Yuan Gai Suwen mounted his horse and rode directly to meet them.
Little Yuan Gai! Take this saber!
Zhang De recognized him immediately.
His warhorse accelerated again, charging out from the nine riders.
With his twin sabers held under his arm, the saber tips pointed directly at Yuan Gai Suwen.
Clearly, this fellow was using his twin sabers like a spear!
Tang dog! Behold my saber!
Zhang De's horse was fast!
These were carefully selected by Fang Er for the Yan Yun riders.
Similarly, Yuan Gai Suwen's horse was unlikely to be inferior.
The two met within moments.
As they crossed paths, Zhang De's twin sabers thrust out fiercely, aiming for Yuan Gai Suwen's left flank!
This was the most difficult area to defend!
But Yuan Gai Suwen was no slouch. Just as the sabers were about to strike him, he suddenly executed a hidden maneuver.
As the two horses crossed, he returned to his saddle, turned his head, and swung a saber at Zhang De's back.
Hearing the whistling wind behind him, Zhang De spurred his horse forward a few paces.
Yuan Gai Suwen's long saber missed its mark again!
Hahaha, Third Brother, you're not up to it! Watch this!
While Zhang De engaged Yuan Gai Suwen,
The other riders stopped.
Huang Sheng, Lu Shuang, Meng Di, Wang Duan, Huo Kang, and others were engaged with the charging Goguryeo soldiers.
Guan Chang, Zhao Long, and Lu Bo stood by to support Zhang De.
Seeing that Zhang De hadn't taken down Yuan Gai Suwen in the first exchange.
Zhao Long, wielding his twin sabers, urged his horse forward.
Ha!
His warhorse galloped, charging towards Yuan Gai Suwen.
As the two horses crossed, Zhao Long swung his twin sabers upwards, cleaving towards Yuan Gai Suwen's jaw.
Yuan Gai Suwen blocked with his spear held in both hands, pushing downwards.
However, Zhao Long's strength was astonishing!
He directly lifted both the man and his spear off his horse!
At this crucial moment, Yuan Gai Suwen used the upward thrust of Zhao Long's saber to flip backward, landing steadily on the ground.
As soon as he was steady, he retracted his long spear and thrust it diagonally towards Zhao Long's chest!