Datang: From exiled prince to eternal tyrant

Chapter 252
After all, the soldiers on Li Ke's side have just gone through a big battle, and they haven't been repaired for a long time. They have to face an army of more than 25 people, which is really difficult.

"Your Highness, what are we going to do next? I'm afraid no one can continue to fight."

Gu Wu said worriedly.

He is because the generals naturally know the current state of their soldiers, let alone a day or two, even if they are given a month, they may not be able to finish repairing.

Li Ke naturally understands this, but they don't know the enemy at present, but they don't know anything except the number of the enemy.

"In this case, Gu Wu, you first lead a small team to investigate and find out the situation of Tuyuhun's army."

Li Ke said.

He felt that this time he couldn't deal with this matter hastily. At present, they have no problems except that the army has not rested. Originally, the east of Xiping City was easy to defend and difficult to attack. It was like this when the Tuyuhun army was stationed here. The same is true for the Shu army who has changed them now.

If it didn't work, Li Ke decided to use prisoners of war to resist. Thinking of this, Li Ke felt that since it was not a dead end, there was no need to worry about it.

Because people tend to make mistakes when they are anxious. The more times like this, the more they need to think calmly.

After Gu Wu took the order, he led a small team to investigate Tuyuhun's reinforcements. He moved very quickly and got news soon.

"Your Highness, I have investigated and found out that the reinforcements are large in number and can be roughly divided into two parts. The 20 troops are in the lead, and there are [-] troops behind to escort the grain and grass."

Gu Wu said to Li Ke.

"Oh?"

Li Ke's eyes lit up when he heard this. If this was the case, he didn't seem to need to use any prisoners of war. With his own Shu army, he could completely annihilate the opponent without any effort.

Thinking of this, Li Ke quickly brought out a map and pointed to a location on the map.

"The Xiping City we are currently traveling to is not that far away from Kushan. If we rush there now, we can get there before the Tuyuhun army arrives. Then we will ambush in Kushan."

"Why go to Kushan to ambush?"

Gu Wu asked suspiciously.

This time he didn't follow Li Ke's train of thought at all and was confused.

The ugly slave next to him understood, but at this moment he knew that it was inconvenient for him to speak, so he didn't say anything.

Li Ke saw that Gu Wu didn't understand and explained to him.

"The most important thing in marching and fighting is the food and grass. Since their large troops are out of touch with the food and grass, then we simply cut off their food and grass and trap them in the city, so that they will be defeated."

After hearing Li Ke's explanation, Gu Wu immediately understood the beauty of this plan.

In this way, not only could they easily deal with this Tuyuhun army, they would even have enough time to rest and reorganize the army.

"As expected of your Highness, you can always think of such a clever plan."

Gu Wu complimented without hesitation.

"Now that we have decided, let's set off now and take those prisoners of war with us to prevent them from joining forces."

Since Li Ke planned to temporarily let the army leave Xiping City, no one had seen the prisoners of war, so he could only take those prisoners of war with him.

Fortunately, Gu Wu was very knowledgeable about the whole army, and it was no problem to deal with those prisoners of war. The most troublesome ones were probably Du Moli and Raton, but they were already defeated, and no matter how arrogant they were, they could not pose any threat.

"Yes!"

After Gu Wu received the order, he immediately went out to rectify the army. Originally, everyone had just finished a game and planned to rest, but they didn't expect to have to rush all night again.

Fortunately, they brought chariots with them on this trip, so they could take a break on the way, and they would not be overworked due to the long journey.

Soon after, Li Ke brought his Shu army to Kushan, found a secret place to ambush, and everyone camped and rested in place.

"Gu Wu, take a small team to keep an eye on the main force of Tuyuhun, and when you see them approaching the city, take your people and rush there."

"Yes! But where is your highness?"

Gu Wu asked with some doubts.

"I will take a cavalry to intercept their food and grass in a while, and I will join you after I finish, don't worry."

Li Ke said.

This was something he had already planned in the morning, and this matter was the most important thing, if he didn't go to battle in person, he would still be a little worried.

"Leave this kind of thing to me! Why do you need your Highness to go into battle in person?"

Ma Liuzhi said from the side.

"No need, I've already made up my mind, you just stay here and act together with Gu Wu, and keep an eye on those prisoners of war by the way."

After Li Ke finished speaking, he led a group of heavy cavalry to catch up with the Tuyuhun army. After all, the most important thing for them in this battle was to intercept the opponent's food and grass. Without Tuyuhun's army, it would not last three days.

At dawn, Li Ke finally caught up with Tuyuhun's army. This army had 5 people, and Li Ke also brought [-] cavalry. With the same number of people, Li Ke had an absolute advantage.

What's more, now Li Ke is in the open, while Tuyuhun's army is in the dark. They don't have any information about Li Ke, so they are in a very passive state.

After Li Ke caught up with Tuyuhun's army, he did not act rashly, but temporarily observed the opponent's movements. About a quarter of an hour later, Tuyuhun's army stopped.

"Everyone fix it in place!"

The leader of the Tuyuhun army ordered.

After he gave the order, everyone sat down where they were. Even the people guarding the grain cart sat down beside the carriage.

They have been walking for a day and a night, if they don't rest now, I'm afraid it will only delay their progress, so no matter how anxious they are, the leader intends to let them rest first.

Li Ke knew that his chance had come when he saw the other party resting on the spot. At this time, Tuyuhun's army was in a relaxed state and should not be on guard.

After all, they are currently in the wilderness, so under normal circumstances they would not be wary. Besides, they have been walking for such a long time and nothing has happened. How could something suddenly happen?

And their mentality just provided convenience for Li Ke.

"General, how long will it take to reach Xiping City at our speed?"

During the rest of the Tuyuhun army, some soldiers began to ask their leader.

"According to the current situation, it is not certain. After all, the road ahead is not easy to travel, and our speed should not be too fast, otherwise there may be some accidents. It is a small matter that people are injured. If the food and grass are destroyed , it’s not enough to pay for a crime with death.”

(End of this chapter)