Capítulo 59: Zhang Liang, the Yellow Turban Hero

Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

"This type of army can only be recruited in the western protectorates: the Dayuan Cavalry. You know the Dayuan Nation, right? They have high-quality Ferghana horses. In order to procure the Ferghana horses of the Dayuan Nation and open up the silk road, Emperor Wu of Han ordered the Great Commander Li Guangli to attack the Dayuan Nation with an army of several hundred thousand, which cost a huge sum."

Huo An had brought several Dayuan cavalrymen to Xia Town's camp to drink with Chu Tian.

The distance between the western protectorates and Xu Prefecture almost encompassed the entire Eastern Han, so the two of them basically had no conflict of interests, which allowed them to speak freely with each other.

Huo An owned 400 soldiers of the western protectorates, among which were 2 Dayuan cavalrymen.

The Dayuan Cavalry was a Grade 3 cavalry. Huo An even sent Chu Tian the attributes of the Dayuan Cavalry proudly.

[Army type]: Dayuan Light Cavalry

[Status]: Grade 3 cavalry

[Attack power]: 14 [Defense power]: 5 [Speed]: 22

[Skills]: Mid-grade reconnaissance, mid-grade horseback archery, low-grade speed-riding

[Characteristics]: Warriors of the strings (Level D characteristic, slightly enhances the impact of horseback archery)

This was the first time Chu Tian came across a cavalry of the western protectorates.

The troops of the western protectorates were formed by the Han Army of the Han Court and the servant soldiers of the 36 nations of the West. Hence, it was no wonder that Huo An had the Dayuan light cavalry among his troops.

"Can the Ferghana horses be purchased in the western protectorates?"

Chu Tian's best impression of the western protectorates was the Ferghana horses of the Dayuan Nation. Emperor Wu of Han even launched an attack on Dayuan Nation just to seize their Ferghana horses. If he had a cavalry equipped with Ferghana horses…

"Yes, they can, but Ferghana horses cost tens of thousands of gold. When Li Guangli breached Dayuan City back then, he only managed to seize several dozen good horses. Clearly, Ferghana horses are rare."

"Forget it."

Chu Tian lost interest the moment he heard that Ferghana horses cost tens of thousands of gold. Ten thousand taels of gold was already enough to raise a troop; it would be an extravagance to buy a precious horse with that sum of money.

On the last day, waiting for the warfare to begin, Chu Tian brought his cavalry to inspect the surrounding topography.

Opposite the Han Army camp, there were two wooden stockades of the Yellow Turban Army, and between them was a hill, which was occupied by a small troop of Yellow Turban soldiers. It looked down upon the place from above, with the two wooden stockades of the Yellow Turban Army serving as horns, imposing pressure upon the Han Army.

The battlefield of the Guangzong District was further divided into numerous smaller battlefields. On each of the small battlefields, the Han Army was either set in a position of attack or a defensive position. The battlefield was subject to capricity, the swift alteration between attack and defense a common phenomenon.

Chu Tian brought Zhou Yafu, who was adept at leading armies in battles, to observe the topography. Meanwhile, Hua Mulan was asked to protect him.

The commander of the Han Army, Ma Zhangtie had distributed a parchment map to every feudal lord. Chu Tian and Zhou Yafu could correspond the actual topography to that present on the parchment map.

"Conquering the hill will provide a better view, giving the Yellow Turban Army full view of all the moves of the Han Army camp. To sever the Yellow Turban Army's line of sight, the reconnoiters stationed on the hill by the Yellow Turban Army have to be obliterated.

"If possible, fighting for the hill can be used as a bait to lay ambush, and attract the main force of the Yellow Turban Army out of their camp. Once their main force appears, the soldiers in ambush will rise everywhere, and the outcome can be foreseen."

Zhou Yafu stated his presumption as he viewed the parchment map intently.

"But it's a pity we are not in command this time. It is the commander, Ma Zhangtie."

If Zhou Yafu had been in command of this Han Army camp, it would probably have been a piece of cake for him to defeat the opposing Yellow Turban Army. Nonetheless, Zhou Yafu only had 500 infantrymen from Xia Town at hand. The average status of Xia Town's elite infantry wasn't high either; they were merely of Grade 30.

"Master, we have been noticed by the wandering knight of the Yellow Turban Army. It's time to return to the camp."

Hua Mulan noticed the appearance of several dozen black dots on the horizon, sending sand and dust flying everywhere.

They were the knights of the Yellow Turban Army, brandishing horse knives in their hands.

The Yellow Turban troop of Guangzong District was the most powerful troop of the Yellow Turban Army. They were experienced in fighting against government officials and were of high status; the Yellow Turban soldiers of Xu Prefecture could never compare to them.

The war between the Han Army and the Yellow Turban Army would only begin tomorrow. Killing the Yellow Turban soldiers would bring no rewards for now.

Chu Tian had only brought a dozen cavalrymen for reconnaissance. There was no need to fight with the Yellow Turbans out here all by himself.

In the Yellow Turban Camp on the opposite side, a group of feudal lords who had joined the Yellow Turban Camp were discussing ways to contend with the Han Army.

The Han Army was made up of elites. It was much harder for these lords to kill government officials than to kill Yellow Turban soldiers. However, the rewards were more generous.

"The officials of the Han Army are seasoned professionals of status, ranging from Grade 50 to 70. It may sacrifice three of us to kill one Han official, or even five or ten ordinary soldiers. If I had known this earlier, I might as well have joined the Han Court. The average status of the Yellow Turban soldiers ranges from Grade 10 to 70, but soldiers of lower grades account for the majority."

"I have to get a place in the ranking this time no matter what. I heard that the first-ranking feudal lord in the ranking of the Yellow Turban Camp will receive one of Zhang Jiao's characteristics, and the first-ranking free player will receive a part of Zhang Jiao's skills. Players can only achieve the status of special heroes through historical warfares. Otherwise, we will never be able to keep pace with special heroes."

"Although there are less players in the Yellow Turban Camp, it still isn't easy to attain first place in the ranking. I heard that there's a feudal lord from Hanzhong who brought 3,000 soldiers to join the Yellow Turban Camp, and has gained the favor of the Tiangong General, Zhang Jiao, who received him in person. He will probably become the first-ranking player of the Yellow Turban Camp."

While the hundred feudal lords were engaged in their private discussion, a group of Yellow Turban leaders with heavy builds had escorted a Yellow Turban commander to the camp.

"The heavens have died; the yellow sky shall now stand! The new era has begun, the world will be blessed with peace!"

The Yellow Turban leaders were extremely zealous. They were the elites of the Yellow Turban Army!

The feudal lords couldn't help but stand, beholding the Yellow Turban commander who arrived with reverence. A Yellow Turban commander who had the privilege of being escorted by a group of Yellow Turban leaders definitely could not be someone ordinary!

Yellow Turban leaders belonged to Grade 3 army, and this Yellow Turban commander had brought along 3,000 Yellow Turban leaders with him!

The Yellow Turban commander in the lead was holding a longspear in his hand. The longspear was inscribed with dragon patterns, gleaming with an icy sheen, making it seem like a divine weapon.

The Yellow Turban commander took a glance at the feudal lords who joined the Yellow Turban Camp.

"The government officials are powerful. As the Rengong General, Zhang Liang, I am going to command you in person, and we shall destroy the Han Army Camp in the left wing!"

The Rengong General, Zhang Liang!

The feudal lords were astonished when they learned the identity of the Yellow Turban commander.

If Hua Mulan and Zhou Yafu were royal heroes, then the Rengong General, Zhang Liang, would be a diamond-level special hero. Just one grade below the royal heroes!

One of the feudal lords tried to check Zhang Liang's attributes, but was only able to see Zhang Liang's status.

"A Grade 80 commander! He certainly deserved to be one of the bosses of the Yellow Turban Riot!"

"The Yellow Turban Army might lose as a whole, but on this particular battlefield, we will win! All we have to do is try our best to earn more merits!"

The feudal lords of the Yellow Turban Camp were exhilarated.

Zhang Liang had brought 3,000 Yellow Turban leaders to their aid. Combined with the several tens of thousands of existing Yellow Turban soldiers, feudal lords, and free players in the camp, they might stand a chance to wipe out the Han Army Camp on the opposite side!