118: Xiongnu Cavalry

[Name: Lin Yue

Title: Pioneer

Identity: Martial General (Great Qin)

Nobility: Baron

Official Post: Commandant

Cultivation: Killing God Art (2nd Layer 88%)

Martial Force: 59

Intelligence: 33

Leadership: 29

Politics: 22

Charisma: 99

Reputation: 3415 (Slightly Famous)

Talent: Amiability

Skill: Art of Recognizing People]

Time flies, and a month has passed; the main army is about to return.

During this month, since Zhao Yun was training the Cavalry, Lin Yue became a hands-off manager. He practiced Archery during the day and studied The Art of War at night; when he couldn't study The Art of War, he practiced the Killing God Art.

Although it was somewhat tiring, it was equally fulfilling, and the results were significant.

His Martial Force increased by 3 points, and after studying six chapters of The Art of War, his Leadership increased by 6 points!

His Archery skills had reached a proficient level; although only slightly above average in the army, hitting a bird now was no problem!

He was currently leading a Squadron of troops roaming the countryside, not to welcome the army's arrival, but to search for Xiongnu Scouts.

Ten days ago, Zhao Yun reported that the White Horse Righteous Cavalry had initially taken shape, but to improve their strength faster, they needed the slaughter of actual combat!

He then went to She Jian and took over the scouting duties.

The twenty thousand White Horse Righteous Cavalry were divided into four parts, alternating day and night shifts, going out every two days, with ten Squadrons roaming from the camp each time!

Gradually, the Xiongnu also sent more Cavalry, but both sides' Scouts tacitly maintained equal numbers; both sides were training their troops.

"My Lord, a small team of Xiongnu Scouts has been discovered ahead; the main force should not be far away!" Zhao Yun said, holding his spear.

"Good. Same old rules: unless it's absolutely necessary, do not make a move!" Lin Yue said, then dispatched two squads of White Horse Righteous Cavalry to search for the hidden Scouts from two directions.

"Nuo," Zhao Yun replied.

Seeing this, the small team of Xiongnu Scouts did not engage head-on but turned their horses and began to lead the White Horse Righteous Cavalry in circles.

The Xiongnu people grew up on horseback, and their horsemanship was far more exquisite than that of the Qin people; this setting was also preserved in the game.

This resulted in the small team of Scouts running ahead, and if Lin Yue wanted to pursue, cold arrows would be fired from time to time. If Lin Yue didn't pursue, they would continue to harass.

But this time, Lin Yue didn't intend to do that.

Lin Yue took his longbow from his back, notched an arrow, aimed at the fleeing Xiongnu Scout, and released. The arrow went straight for the Scout, who fell at the sound!

"The Commandant is mighty!"

"The Commandant is mighty!"

The Squadron loudly congratulated Lin Yue. Most had seen his Archery when he entered the camp, but in just one month, the Commandant had progressed so rapidly to reach this level; their congratulations were heartfelt!

"Commandant, five miles to the northeast, there are about five hundred Xiongnu Scouts. It looks like they're preparing to pounce on us from behind," a Scout reported.

"What about the other directions?" Lin Yue asked.

"No Xiongnu presence has been found in other directions."

"Continue the pursuit!" Lin Yue said.

The Squadron of White Horse Righteous Cavalry pursued unhurriedly for another two miles, then suddenly turned and charged toward the northeast!

"Kill!"

Lin Yue raised his long blade and charged at the enemy!

The opposing Xiongnu Cavalry were somewhat surprised, but since their plot had been seen through, they decided to go all out. They didn't believe they couldn't defeat these Two-legged sheep!

...

"Reporting to the Commandant, 213 enemies were beheaded in this battle. Twelve brothers died, and thirty-eight brothers were wounded, nine of whom can no longer serve."

"Bring back the bodies of our fallen brothers," Lin Yue sighed as he heard the wailing of a Soldier forced to retire after having an arm cut off by a Xiongnu.

As for death, it happened every moment in Shang Commandery. The Soldiers had long since grown accustomed to it; this was the fate of border Soldiers—either you die, or I do.

[Congratulations to the player for killing 48 Xiongnu Cavalry, rewarding the player with 2400 Merit Points!]

[The player is in the Great Qin faction and receives an additional 240 Merit Points!]

[The player has killed a cumulative total of 456 foreign Cavalry. Please keep up the good work!]

These past few days, Lin Yue came to farm experience every day. Before coming to Shang Commandery, his kill count of foreign Cavalry had reached 304, and now it had risen to 456, with 8855 Merit Points.

But even so, many in the White Horse Righteous Cavalry would still die in battle. So far, no fewer than a thousand had died or been forced to retire!

Without his assistance, it was hard to imagine what the casualties would have been.

But time waits for no one. Historically, the northern attack on the Xiongnu was in the spring of the 33rd year of The First Emperor; it was now the autumn of the 32nd year.

In another month or so, once winter officially set in, the friction between them and the Xiongnu would decrease. Where would they go to hone themselves then?

Cavalry cannot be trained overnight; to achieve quick results, one must undergo a baptism of blood!

"My Lord, if you continue killing like this, the Xiongnu will likely send military generals to hunt you down," Zhao Yun warned.

"What, hunt me down?" Lin Yue was somewhat incredulous.

"Yes, this is a common practice for the border army. If a fierce Xiongnu general kills our Great Qin Soldiers in succession, we will also send people to hunt them down," Zhao Yun explained.

"It's fine. Isn't Zi Long still here? If one comes, kill one; if two come, kill a pair," Lin Yue laughed.

He didn't think many Xiongnu could beat Zhao Yun, let alone that he himself was at the level of an Initial-stage Martial General. Following the villain's trope, he could harvest experience wave after wave.

He wished for it; if a First-rate Military General came, it would be even better. He could obtain 500,000 Merit Points, and perhaps his nobility rank could even rise!

"True! With Zi Long here, My Lord need not worry!" Zhao Yun laughed.

"Mhm, let's head back to camp!" Lin Yue laughed, leading the Squadron back.

Just as they arrived at the camp, someone informed him that General She Jian had summoned him.

She Jian had been elusive lately; Lin Yue was a bit puzzled as to why he was looking for him.

"Come here, take a seat," She Jian smiled as he saw Lin Yue enter the main tent.

"General!" Lin Yue cupped his hands, then seeing that She Jian was alone in the tent, he walked over and sat down.

"Mhm, I called you here to tell you something. The main army is fifty miles from the commandery city. Tomorrow afternoon, your White Horse Righteous Cavalry should be back. I'm telling you so you can be prepared in advance."

"Nuo!" Lin Yue smiled; they were finally back!

"Also, I've been with General Wang Li recently and got some news. For some reason, His Majesty has again drawn some officers from various armies and transferred them to the Xianyang Garrison Army."

"Wasn't this the case before?" Lin Yue asked.

"There was, but not so frequent.

This month, His Majesty has already transferred two Colonels and seven Commandants to Xianyang, though they were all lateral transfers.

Your former Commandant, Colonel Gong Lin, hadn't even arrived at Shang Commandery before receiving the transfer order. I don't know why His Majesty is making such a big move," She Jian wondered.

"Normal transfers, perhaps? Could His Majesty have reprimanded Li Chengliang?" Lin Yue asked.

Local military transfers were a way to prevent generals from accumulating power. Could Li Chengliang's private army have alerted Qin Shi Huang?

"Sigh." She Jian shook his head, then continued: "I'm telling you this so you can be prepared."

"Prepared for what? Am I being promoted again?" Lin Yue asked uncertainly.

This was too fast!

How should he refuse to appear noble while still getting the promotion? Lin Yue thought to himself.

"Get out! With those mediocre skills of yours, how do you have the nerve to say that!" She Jian cursed.