Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

Chen Lie, the Supreme Commander of the Eastern Wing's forces, contemplates the proposal of forming a mobile cavalry unit to enhance military effectiveness. He consults with Chief Historian Sun Gan, who supports the idea, emphasizing the need for seizing opportunities in battle. Generals are eager to gain merits, leading to the decision to reorganize troops into an elite cavalry unit. This unit, comprising three battalions of 600 cavalry each, is formed from the patrol and guard camps, with Zhang Huaiyu as the main general. Meanwhile, Chen Hai and his group scout behind enemy lines, aware that the Eastern Wing troops rely on them for timely intelligence. The situation escalates as the Wuwei Army prepares to break through, causing panic among local gentry and civilians fleeing south, congesting roads and complicating military movements.

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