After hastily withdrawing from the blazing Bantu camp, Yang Ling ordered his warriors to stop and rest in a grove of trees, where they exchanged their Russian weapons and armor.

  "Sir, according to the scout's report, the Bantu and Russian armies have clashed, with heavy casualties on both sides!" After changing into a new coat stained with blood, strategist Gu De strode up to Yang Ling. "Now, the greatest threat to us is not Stoff who is currently engaged in battle, nor the heavily damaged Russian army, but rather the 10,000 Bantu reinforcements rushing towards Weisen Town at full speed!"

  Ten thousand reinforcements?

  Gu De reminded him, Yang Ling quickly remembered the large army of Bantumen rushing over, and thought of the easily defended Alashan Pass.

  During this period, although a considerable number of people were recruited to build the first line of defense at Arashiyama Pass, it was inevitable that there would be some omissions due to the haste. Moreover, despite the scouts' reflection that the reinforcements from Bantou would not arrive for at least five days, the current defense at Arashiyama Pass is weak, and no one dares to guarantee that nothing unexpected will happen.

  "General, considering the current situation, it's best to divide our army in two. One route heads to the Ladoga Valley to clean up the remaining forces and fully control the situation in Visen Town. The other route rushes overnight to the Arashan Pass, strictly preventing the sudden dispatch of light cavalry from the Bantu reinforcements."

  Ko Chiu was worried, according to the scout's report, among the reinforcements of the Ban Tu people, there was a cavalry of about 500 men. If the defense at Arslan Mountain Pass is not strengthened quickly, if the other side sends out cavalry to launch a surprise attack, the consequences will be unthinkable.

  "What is the current situation in the Ladoga Valley and how many men do the Bantu and Rus have left?" Yang Ling asked after a moment of contemplation, turning to Guder by his side.

  Seeing Yang Ling's serious expression, Gu De didn't dare to be slow and quickly reported the latest intelligence from the scouts.

  Originally. The Bantu reinforcements rushed into the Ladoga Valley, regardless of everything, and although they rescued Stov in time, they also paid a heavy price. The formation was disrupted by the Russian cavalry, and most of the magicians were killed by the heavy crossbow. Although relying on the large number of people to support, the casualties were severe in just half an hour. According to the preliminary estimate of the scouts, there were only about 300 people left.

  The Bantu people suffered heavy losses, but the Russians were not much better off. Although they had won with a weak force against a strong one in an ambush, facing the numerous Bantu people and their desperate counterattack also resulted in extremely severe casualties. Of the more than 700-strong troop, only about two or three hundred were estimated to be left.

  Are there only two or three hundred people left?

  After the great joy, Yang Ling quickly had an idea. After the war, the desperate Bandit and Ross people, even if they survived, would be exhausted and unable to withstand a single blow. In this way, he didn't need too many troops to control the situation.

  "Kassy, lead eight hundred warriors to ride overnight to the Arslan Pass, you must arrive within two days, and no matter what, hold the first line of defense!" After a moment's thought, Yang Ling gave the order decisively.

  "Yes, I understand!" Kassy bowed and left.

  "Sir. Suddenly transferring 800 samurai, won't it be...?" Kudo's eyebrows were furrowed with worry as he stared at Yang Ling.

  "It's all right. With the demon army dealing with the remaining troops in the Lado Valley, it's already a sure win!"

  Yang Ling was confident in his own beast army, as long as he made careful plans, let alone a group of crippled soldiers, even if Stov had 3,000 black armored troops in his hands, they would have the power to fight back, the only difference being the extent of their losses.

  After seeing Kassy's army leave, Yang Ling no longer hesitated, turned over and rode on the unicorn, leading the remaining warriors to rush to the Ladoga Valley. As long as they quickly controlled the situation in Visen Town, they could transfer most of their forces to the Arashan Pass and repel the Bantu reinforcements.

  Under the guidance of the scout, before long, everyone quietly arrived at the Ladoga Valley where blood flowed like a river.

  In the valley, blood flowed everywhere, and limbs were scattered all over. Originally, the Russians had only planned to kill Stoff and then quickly retreat, but unexpectedly they encountered a large group of Bantu reinforcements, and accidentally fell into chaos. Although relying on powerful cavalry and terrifying heavy crossbows to kill countless enemies, they also paid a heavy price, killing 1,000 enemies while losing 800 themselves.

  For the Bantu people, they originally only wanted to rescue Stov and then withdraw from the valley, preparing to regroup and counterattack again. Unexpectedly, they were disrupted by the Russian cavalry, and most of the magicians who dodged and hid were hunted down with heavy crossbows, unintentionally getting into a chaotic battle with heavy casualties.

  For both sides of the melee, this was an encounter battle at the wrong time, in the wrong place!

  The Bantu people thought the Russians had come with a large group of reinforcements, bringing powerful war horses and terrifying heavy crossbows. Caught off guard, they suffered extremely heavy losses. If they had known in advance, they would not have dared to engage in a field battle with the elite Russian iron cavalry.

  For the Rus', as long as they could kill Stofv, this leader, they would be able to achieve their goal of disrupting the Bantu people's strategy, and had never thought of colliding head-on with the opponent's large army. Unfortunately, they suddenly encountered a large group of reinforcements from the other side, and inadvertently fell into an endless melee.

  Perfect, it's just too perfect!

  ******

  Looking at the Bantu and Russian people gnashing their teeth and fighting to the death, Yang Ling understood that he had made another good bet. The more fiercely the Bantu and Russian people fought each other, the more beneficial it would be for him.

  After the heavy losses, both the Bantu and Rouran people were enraged, and the naturally ferocious Rourans became even more brutal. The remaining cavalry, led by Genoa, charged left and right, their sharp lances stained with blood, killing countless Bantus.

  After several failed breakouts, facing the relentless Russians, Stoff also had to command his soldiers to fight back desperately. Unfortunately, after losing most of the mages, the army's strength was reduced by 70-80%, making it difficult to dodge the enemy's heavy crossbows and unable to stop the famous Russian heavy cavalry.

  Gradually, under the powerful attack of the Russians, the Bantu people fell into a disadvantage again. As the soldiers around him fell one by one, Stoff's situation became more and more precarious, and if nothing unexpected happened, this gloomy valley would be his burial ground.

  Crouching under a bush, looking at the terrified Stov in the distance, Hai'er Beili thought of his family behind him and had an idea. She quietly slipped to Yang Ling's side and whispered: "Yang Ling, actually, our goal is just to take control of Weisen Town. Stov dying here isn't good for us!"

  Killing Stoff isn't necessarily a good thing?

  Looking at the silent and contemplative Haili Beili, Yang Ling furrowed his brow, unable to understand her meaning for a moment.

  Seeing Yang Ling's confusion, Hai'er Beili explained softly.

  It turned out that the Vis family behind Stov was a deeply rooted and powerful family in the Bantu Empire, with a history of thousands of years and unimaginable influence within the empire. Yang Ling's behind-the-scenes actions this time would absolutely not escape those who were paying attention, even if they could be hidden for a while, they couldn't be hidden forever.

  The Bantu Empire's attempt to occupy Visen Town is nothing more than coveting the magical crystal core, minerals and timber resources of the Trass Forest. After foiling their plan to occupy Visen Town, with the support of the Livensa Kingdom and some other countries, and under the constraint of the Ross Empire, they will try every means to make a big fuss again, and the Bantu Empire may not necessarily regard the newly born Visen Territory as a thorn in their eye.

  But if Stoff died in the Ladozhskaya Valley, things might get complicated!

  The Weiss family will not let this go, and they will definitely hold Yang Ling accountable for everything. With their relentless pursuit and crazy counterattack, perhaps the Bandit Empire is an eternal enemy of the newly born Visen Territory, which is absolutely detrimental to them.

  After all, no matter how outstanding an individual's abilities are, they cannot cope with a powerful national machine. Even if Yang Ling's demon beast army was ten times stronger, it would be no exception.

  If the Bantu people make up their minds, in just over a month they can gather tens of thousands of troops in several provinces near Weissen Town and will soon be able to take over the entire town.

  Apart from the overall direction, Haier Baili also has a private mind. The Brad Chamber of Commerce under her control also has many industries in the Bantu Empire, and she can make a lot of profits every year. If Stov died in Weissen Town, with the power of the Weiss family, it may not take long to uncover the truth. At that time, her business in the Bantu Empire will definitely suffer an unimaginable blow.

  After burning down the Bantu people's big camp, pulling out their power in Weisen Town by the roots and smoothly controlling the situation, whether Stoff was dead or alive was no longer that important. Killing him might have been able to vent his anger for a moment, but from a long-term perspective, it was absolutely not a good thing.

  After a moment of contemplation, seeing Yang Ling slightly moved, Haier Beili continued: "Stoff's father is the Minister of Finance of the Bantu Empire, with high status and power. If we save Stoff's life and find a way to make friends with the Bantu Empire, there may be unexpected benefits!"

  Chancellor of the Exchequer?

  Yang Ling's heart moved, and after a moment of contemplation, he had an idea. He quickly summoned the demon beast army.

  There are no eternal friends and no eternal enemies between nations, only eternal interests. It is completely worth another gamble for future development.

  As one by one the guards fell, Stov's hands and feet turned icy cold.

  He had also pinned his hopes on the 800 soldiers left to guard the camp, but as he saw the flames rising in the direction of the camp, his heart sank. Looking at the sudden appearance of the Russian heavy cavalry, looking at their powerful and unmatched heavy crossbows, he understood that this time the enemy had brought a large number of reinforcements and set up layers of ambushes.

  Under the distraction, Stov was completely unaware that several Ros heavy cavalry were approaching at high speed. Just as the nearby Bantu people were shocked and unable to rescue them in time, a large group of ferocious horned beasts suddenly rushed out of the dark curtain, pressing forward like lightning.