Centaurs

Without a doubt, Cairne Bloodhoof was perfectly competent as a leader. He quickly analyzed the known situation and ordered people to light smoke pillars with wolf dung to warn the Tauren throughout Mulgore. He then dispatched elite scouts to investigate.

The Centaur had gathered in large numbers, coming from various tribes, which was rare in the past. This was because Centaur had a strong destructive drive, and power in each tribe was held by the chieftains, with little cooperation between different tribes. However, this also shows the impact of the Tauren uniting.

Without a doubt, the Centaur are after the Tauren. The united Tauren are no longer easy to plunder, and their establishment of a city on Thunder Bluff means that once they move there, the Centaur will lose a target for raiding, considering the large amount of food the Tauren provide them every year.

In order not to lose their rich plunder targets, the Centaur stood together, intending to stop the Tauren's series of actions. Of course, they may not have such a long-term vision; it may just be a pre-winter sweep. But in any case, this monster siege mission was Tauren had to do.

A large number of Centaur poured into Mulgore. At first, they formed groups, but after Cairne Bloodhoof released the signal fire, they scattered and tried to break up into smaller groups to plunder and cause trouble. However, at this time, the Tauren were very concentrated due to the construction of Thunder Bluff.

Most of the Tauren were gathered at Thunder Bluff, Bloodhoof Village, and the well pass in Mulgore. Because of Cairne Bloodhoof's signal fires, these places were heavily guarded, and the Centaur had no opportunity to take advantage of the situation. However, the Tauren's relocation plan in Bloodhoof Village was also put on hold, meaning that even if Cairne Bloodhoof wanted to have a final battle with the Centaur, he couldn't find them.

"That's what's disgusting about those beasts. They have four legs and move like the wind, while we only have two. Even the Kodo can't keep up with them." Cairne Bloodhoof looked somewhat irritated as he faced the Centaur scattered throughout Mulgore. Once he decided to relocate Bloodhoof Village, they would inevitably hunt Centaur down.

"Cairne Bloodhoof, my friend, don't worry so much. Have you noticed that although these Centaur ' movements are scattered, they are very systematic? They are hindering your relocation plans," Zul'ra said to Cairne Bloodhoof, pondering the current situation.

"Yes, once my people reach the plateau of Thunder Bluff, which is far from the ground, those guys won't be able to steal large quantities of food from us anymore." Cairne Bloodhoof nodded.

"No, I mean, after them, is there an organizer who orchestrated this operation?" Zul'ra looked at the nodding old ox and subtly raised the question she was concerned about.

"Ah, if we take down this organizer, then..." Cairne Bloodhoof suddenly snapped back to reality, a different kind of gleam appearing in his bull-like eyes, but then his gaze fell back down.

"But where are we going to find this organizer? Let me think, the only people in the entire Centaur race who have the ability to make those guys obey are either Khan Jehn of Magram or Khan Shaka of Gelkis. Only those two patricide beasts have such prestige!" Cairne Bloodhoof's tone was filled with undisguised disgust.

"Khan Jehn and Khan Shaka..." Zul'ra raised an eyebrow. Magram and Gelkis are the two largest Centaur tribes, and their lairs are in the Desolace west of the Mulgore plains. They could indeed be the Blackhand behind this.

"But the specific problem is, where do we find those Centaur organizers?" Cairne Bloodhoof looked at Zul'ra.

"Perhaps we can set a trap." Zul'ra hesitated, unsure if his plan would work.

"Tell me about it!" Cairne Bloodhoof couldn't help but ask.

"Let me think about it carefully." Zul'ra frowned, carefully considering the current situation of the Centaur. Although the Centaur were causing trouble everywhere, there must be an organizer behind them, but they had not yet made any major moves.

There are only two reasons why the Centaur haven't made any big moves: either they're holding back or they're truly helpless against the Tauren. If they're helpless against the Tauren, that's fine. But if they're holding back and building up their strength, then risky strategies will not only fail to work, but may also backfire on the Tauren. They must come up with a foolproof plan.

"Cairne Bloodhoof, Cairne Bloodhoof, things aren't looking good." The semi-circular tent flap was lifted, Tagar burst into the tent, looking at Cairne Bloodhoof who had turned around, pointing outside as he spoke.

"Smoke rises from the direction of the Winterhoof Water Well; Moore and his men are surrounded."

"What?" Cairne Bloodhoof's eyes widened upon hearing this, and he hurriedly ran out of the tent. Zul'ra followed him out. They saw two gray smoke pillars standing far in the sky southeast of Bloodhoof Village. The Tauren were not only using smoke signals for early warning, but also for transmitting messages. These two smoke pillars indicated that Winterhoof Water Well, which was issuing the warning, was surrounded.

"We must rescue our comrades." Cairne Bloodhoof looked at the two plumes of smoke in the sky, two puffs of white smoke coming out of his nostrils.

"Cairne Bloodhoof, this might be a trap." Zul'ra looked at the column of smoke in the sky, then at the old cow snorting, and couldn't help but step forward to warn him.

"But I can't abandon my people," Cairne Bloodhoof flatly refused.

"Then may I go to the Winterhoof Water Well your place? Just give me a few men. This could be a trap, but it could also be an opportunity for us to strike back," Zul'ra said.

"The opportunity for a counterattack, you mean?" Cairne Bloodhoof's previously resolute gaze softened.

"Yes, whatever the enemy wants us to do, they must have their own objectives. Why don't we follow those objectives and wait for them to make a mistake before looking for a suitable opportunity to counterattack!" Zul'ra spread his hands. This Winterhoof Water Well might be a Centaur trap, but it could also be an opportunity for Shu'halo to obtain enough information.

"Then it's better for me to go..." Cairne Bloodhoof thought of Zul'ra's words and couldn't help but want to speak up, "Wouldn't it be better for him to go?"

"No, the enemy might want you to go. Don't forget, the Centaur attacked this place. They kidnapped Baine Bloodhoof in the chaos. Do you think they just wanted to capture Shu'halo?" Zul'ra interrupted Cairne Bloodhoof, and a thought occurred to him that the Centaur' capture of Baine Bloodhoof was not accidental.

"But isn't it just as dangerous for you to go out?" Cairne Bloodhoof was somewhat troubled. The Centaur attacked the village and kidnapped Baine Bloodhoof, which was essentially aimed at him. It was indeed dangerous for him to go out now, but wouldn't it be just as dangerous for Zul'ra to go out?

"I'm different from you. Your people need you, but I need to check on the Centaur. I have a way to get you a message through the encirclement, as long as my guards can stay here." Zul'ra looked at the kind old bull and patted his chest. He felt bad about running away alone with his Tooth-Soldiers, but it was different with the Tauren.

"... May Earth Mother protect you, my friend." Cairne Bloodhoof looked at Zul'ra, who had a smile on her face, and after a long while, spoke in a tone full of gratitude.

"I believe that Earth Mother will watch over me." Zul'ra didn't have high hopes for those conscious gods, but he felt good about Earth Mother or gods like Elune. But that was all; success or failure depended on his own abilities.

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