In this war-torn era, warhorses were extremely scarce and considered top-tier strategic resources. High-ranking nobles with large numbers of warhorses wouldn't sell them, and even with enough wealth, it was difficult to buy a large number of warhorses.
In the nearby territories, only the powerful Count Warren had a large number of warhorses. Chen Mo proposed buying a large number of warhorses at a high price and requested that they be escorted, believing that Count Warren would likely agree to uncover his true intentions.
As expected, Count Warren not only agreed to sell the warhorses but also sent nearly half of his elite forces to escort them. Seeing the escorting knights, Chen Mo immediately understood Count Warren's plan.
Chen Mo showed a slight weakness, and the proud, gold-blinded knights couldn't wait to make a move against him.
This was exactly what Chen Mo wanted. Since the surrounding nobles were already eyeing him, there was no need to remain hidden. He was ready to proceed with his next plan.
Even if they hadn't acted, Chen Mo wouldn't have let them leave. In his plan, these knights were the first step in his expansion.
Compared to ambushing them after they left, this situation was more beneficial for Chen Mo, as it would boost morale and public support.
Chen Mo was pleased with Andrew and the territorial guard soldiers' loyalty and quick reactions, showing that his training and observations were effective.
The knights attacked as Chen Mo expected, achieving all his goals. He wouldn't let his loyal soldiers die at the enemy's hands.
Although his soldiers' strength wasn't much inferior to the knights, cavalry had a natural advantage over infantry. The powerful impact of charging warhorses, combined with their speed, height, and armor, would cause heavy casualties in a direct collision.
The knights were only a few meters away, and it would take just seconds for the horses to charge.
From the moment the knights drew their swords to attack, to Andrew and the others' reactions, only a short time had passed.
As the warhorses began their charge, Andrew and his men reached Chen Mo, and the guard soldiers had only taken a few steps forward.
At that moment, Chen Mo moved.
With a powerful push off the ground, Chen Mo leaped over Andrew and the others, crossing several meters to land directly in front of the charging knights.
The two leading knights, surprised by Chen Mo's leap, reflexively swung their swords at him.
Facing the simultaneous attacks from both sides, Chen Mo remained calm, his eyes cold and sharp.
With a thought, the King's Sword appeared in his hand. Ignoring the incoming swords, Chen Mo swung a horizontal slash.
The expensive knight swords and sturdy armor were as fragile as paper before the indestructible King's Sword. The slash cut through the knights, their swords, and their heavy armor, slicing them in half.
Their upper bodies fell from the horses, while the lower halves remained mounted, running forward.
The horses, without riders, slowed and stopped, confused, with half-corpses on their backs.
Chen Mo continued his attack, moving through the knights, his sword cutting down those on horseback.
The knights' charge was disrupted by Chen Mo's sudden assault. They pulled their horses to a stop and turned to surround Chen Mo.
However, this lost their greatest advantage. Without the speed and impact of the horses, they hindered each other, making them easier targets for Chen Mo.
The knights crowded together, trying to encircle Chen Mo, but he calmly deflected all incoming attacks, breaking their weapons and delivering powerful strikes that killed them instantly.
Their once-impenetrable armor was like paper before Chen Mo's sword, each knight falling with a single blow.
The battlefield was filled with the sound of clashing swords, the cries of men and horses, and the knights' dying screams.
The battle began and ended quickly. By the time Andrew and the soldiers arrived, the ground was soaked in blood.
Dozens of horses wandered aimlessly, carrying half-corpses, their backs stained red with blood.
The ground was littered with broken weapons, shield fragments, and the bisected bodies of knights.
A powerful knight squad, capable of fighting dozens of werewolves, was annihilated by Chen Mo in an instant.
Count Warren lost nearly half his knights and two hundred fine warhorses.
With the warhorses, Chen Mo could form a cavalry. Andrew and the others had the strength of knights, and the guard soldiers were as strong as squire knights.
Chen Mo's plan had succeeded, achieving multiple goals.
Over the past year, Chen Mo had trained his soldiers and made many preparations. Now, the time was ripe to begin his plan.