Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 663
Wu's beggar had insight into Xiao Hunian's strategy, and under the instigation of Boduanchaer, he left ten thousand people to garrison the camp, gathered all the elites of Mongolia and rushed to 99 springs.

Fifty thousand cavalry spread out on the Mobei grassland, covering the mountains and plains, and at a glance, they were so densely packed that you couldn't see the edge.

Wu's beggar wanted to put pressure on Xiao Hunian, and he did not hide his mighty strength at all.

But when he arrived at the periphery of 99 Springs, he couldn't help but look at each other: a solid line of defense appeared in front of them.

This Monan Mobei is not like the Central Plains, there are many mountains and forests, and wood can be obtained anytime, anywhere.Except for the mountains near Mayu Mountain and Yanshan Mountain, or Hangai Mountain and Kent Mountain where a large number of larch forests grow, the rest of the places are mostly endless grasslands, deserts and Gobi.

Occasionally there are a few lonely young trees that don't live long.

In the grassland where wood is scarce, it is impossible for herdsmen to wait until they grow up, and basically cut them down for their own use.

This is the case with 99 springs. There is not a single big tree within a radius of three hundred miles.

In this environment, few defenses exist.At best, it is to use some branches and trunks to wrap sheep with fur and wool.

But what appeared in front of the beggars of the Wu family was indeed a solid line of defense. Between the two big lakes, one after another, the carts were connected end to end, forming a natural barrier.

Behind the barrier, thousands of soldiers held bows and arrows, waiting for them to step into the arrow.

Even though they were far apart, Wu's beggar could still tell that the other party was holding a Central Plains step bow.

The power and range of the step bow is far inferior to that of the riding bow.

Bo Duancha'er also felt his scalp tingle. It was no secret that Xiao Hunian was captured by Luo Youdu in the Central Plains. Who would have thought that in the Central Plains, the opponent would learn such a skill, using carts and sandbags to build a defense line.

"The chief patriarch?"

Boduanchaer called out tentatively, and said, "Why don't we attack?"

Wu's beggar cherished the lives of his subordinates and did not want to attack by force. He said: "I don't believe it, such a big 99 spring, that bitch has so many carts, can it be prevented? Go, go to the south..."

A group of soldiers and horses turned to the south, and they walked more than half a circle around 99 springs. Without exception, they were all sealed tightly.

The 99 springs spread all over the Huanghuagou Grassland in Huitengxile, covering a total of more than sixty or seventy miles. It is naturally unrealistic to surround them all with carts.

However, Xiao Hunian used amber as a barrier to seal off the gap between the two lakes with large carts. The accompanying carts of more than [-] people were indeed more than enough.

Xiao Talin looked at Wu's beggars who were running around 99 springs, and laughed triumphantly: "General, your trick is absolutely perfect. This cart is full of steel knives, isn't it the Wuhan Iron and Steel Group?"

Xiao Talin is brave, but he is not a reckless man. He likes reading, even astronomy, and knows the allusion of the great general Wei Qing fighting the Xiongnu with a Wugang chariot.

Xiao Hunian smiled and said: "There is not much difference, this method is simplified from the Wugang chariot. It can be used for garrison defense, and it can also be used as a barrier to make a temporary position when facing a sudden attack."

At the end of the Tang Dynasty, there was an ogre demon king named Sun Ru. He became a warlord from a small pawn. He relied on a word of ruthlessness. During the murder and arson, he brought out a terrifying army and ran across the Jianghuai River in the Central Plains. unstoppable.

In the end, it fell into the hands of Nanwu Yang Xingmi.

Yang Xingmi faced Sun Ru repeatedly at the beginning, and he was not an opponent at all.Later, I chose to avoid the battle, put a large car formation, and strictly guard against death.

People like Sun Ru were the most common in the Five Dynasties. They were able to fight and fight ruthlessly, but the internal affairs were in a mess, and after a long time, they were exhausted.

For the defeated Yang Xingmi, the world will be determined in one battle.

Chai Kehong's father, Chai Zaiyong, a famous Southern Wu general, was under Sun Ru's command at the time, and suffered a lot from the car formation.After returning to Southern Wu, he learned the method of chariot formation.During the battle with Zhu Wen, he made many achievements by relying on the chariot formation.

After Chai Kehong surrendered, Xiao Hunian learned this trick.

Just for the Northern Expedition, many carts were built in the Central Plains to transport food supplies, and Xiao Hunian applied for a batch, which came in handy at this moment.

Xiao Talin said: "I really want to see Wu Clan's beggar in a panic."

Xiao Hunian looked at the sun in the sky, and said: "The sun god favors, and the weather is good, let's go and see it!"

She looked at Xiao Shululie and said, "Uncle Xiao, I will leave the camp to you."

Xiao Shulu said: "Go!"

Xiao Hunian jumped on his big red horse, and said loudly: "The Mongolian Xiaoxiao has harassed our herd again and again. Today is the time for revenge. Under the protection of the sun god, attack me... "

At the other end, Wu's beggars led a group of elites around the 99 springs, but they still couldn't find a way to enter the 99 springs.

Between the outermost springs and springs, there must be a line of defense connected by trucks.

At first Wu's beggar was thinking of finding a way, but later he also realized that the opponent would not leave an obvious passage, so he planned to find a place with weak defense so that he could attack by himself.

Wu's beggar and Boduanchaer looked at a position and said: "There is a place in the northeast. I think the lake in the east is not big and the water level is not deep. You can try to cross it."

Bo Duanchaer kept nodding, flattered him first, and said: "The patriarch is brilliant!" Then he said: "These vehicles are linked together, and it looks difficult to attack, but they are made of wood after all, so you can try fire attack. It has to be assisted by animal oil, and I see that the other party's car is covered with a layer of paint, which is not easy to ignite."

While they were deliberating, an astonishing change took place.

With the sound of war drums, the connected convoy defense line directly in front of them suddenly moved left and right, giving way to a passage.

Another characteristic of the defense line built by the team is flexibility.

A group of Khitan cavalry rushed out like flying!

Wu's beggar led the soldiers and horses around 99 springs, but there was no movement on the opposite side. No one was mentally prepared for the sudden appearance of the enemy, and they couldn't help being in an uproar.

The beggar of the Wu family was greatly surprised. Looking at the bright red figure in the distance, he was overjoyed: How could the Mongols be afraid of war?
He drew out his scimitar, held it high, and was about to loudly stabilize the morale of the army, and just said: "God..."

He broke his voice directly, and only then realized that his mouth was dry, and it was okay to talk softly, but once he yelled loudly, his throat felt like it was being torn.

Wu's beggar suddenly came to his senses, and quickly looked to the left and right, only to see that the soldiers behind him were a little nervous and flustered. Looking at the enemy who killed the general, they did not have the outbreak of fighting intent as imagined, but fought in fear and cowardice.

"not good!"

Seeing the tortoise formation on the opposite side, I was furious, and felt underestimating the enemy again, thinking that the opponent was afraid to fight, blindly looking for the opponent's flaws, but ignoring the physical strength of the soldiers.

In midsummer, there is no shade around 99 springs. They ran around here for half a day, and they were so tired that they had no intention of fighting?
"Damn bitches!"

Wu's beggar cursed secretly. He didn't care about the pain in his throat. Instead, he calmed down in this critical situation. After judging the situation, he ordered to retreat while ordering people to fire arrows for support.

Wu's beggar's response had to be quick, but Xiao Hunian's assault was like lightning, and he killed the opponent before he could retreat completely.

Under the afterglow of the sun, Xiao Hunian, dressed in bright red armor, seemed to be wrapped in a ball of flames, and quickly made a deep dive towards the Mongolian army in front of him to expand the results of the battle.

The beggars of the Wu family who were exhausted caused Xiao Hunian to be defeated for thousands of miles, and Xiao Hunian didn't retreat until the reinforcements from the other side were about to arrive.

Xiao Hunian sent someone to write a book about his situation and success to Luo Youdu.

After Luo Youdu got the news, it was already more than half a month later.

The weather in Monan is changeable. Generally speaking, spring and summer are short and autumn and winter are long.Even in autumn, it will turn sharply, suddenly become cold, and even snow.In just over half a month, it transitioned from the scorching heat of summer to the cold of autumn and winter.

The Central Plains Barracks in the south of Dadingfu City.

Luo Youdu rubbed his hands while reading the letter, thankful in his heart that he prepared in time and arranged warm clothes in advance.

Otherwise, the soldiers on the expedition will be frozen.

Luo Youdu is extremely caring for the soldiers in the army, and this is also the original intention. All the soldiers are willing to fight for him.

Looking at the situation introduced in Xiao Hunian's letter, Luo Youdu had a certain understanding of the war on his side, approved her tactics against Mongolia, and thought to himself: "As expected of the frontier commander who shocked the Northwest in history, he is indeed amazing. .”

He approved of Xiao Hunian's tactics against Mongolia, warmed his hands, and wrote back a letter with the old-fashioned commendation in front of her, telling her not to be impatient and greedy, emphasizing that her mission is to wipe out the troubles in the north, Khitan There is no need for her to be distracted.There was a crooked theme at the back, and some words of lovesickness were written cryptically. After sealing it, someone sent it back.

After receiving the news from Xiao Hunian, the only worry in Luo Youdu's heart dissipated.

Among the several armies, Chen Decheng's opponent was too scumbag to be worth mentioning. If he really wanted to lose, he would have to beheaded.

Lin Renzhao is a famous general with rich experience in many battles, and Pan Mei is a talented general with both wisdom and courage, and both have the ability to be unique.

Only Xiao Hunian is too young. Although she has performed well in recent years, most of them are generals from another army, and Yang Ye is escorting her.It was the first time that she led the whole family of soldiers to the north this time to command such a large-scale army. One can imagine the test for her.

He thought about arranging someone to assist Xiao Hunian, but finally gave up.

The troops led by Xiao Hunian were almost all Khitan people, and a large part of them still had the royal blood of the Khitan descendants.

Letting others command or act as a deputy will cause various problems, which is even worse.

Taking all considerations into account, Luo Youdu finally chose to trust Xiao Hunian.

Until today, he was not sure that his choice was right.

Jumping inside the tent, driving away the chill on Qu's body, he heard the news from outside the tent that Yao Neibin, Liu Fu, Li Hanchao, He Weizhong, and Guo Tun all asked to see him.

Luo Youdu returned to his seat, asked someone to light a charcoal fire, and invited the five people into the imperial tent.

The person was called by him, mainly to inquire about the attack situation of Baowu.

Yao Neibin is the highest, and he said first: "It's going well. It's just that the opponent's response is more methodical than before. They used to deal with the situation indiscriminately, but now there are some soldiers to block it. However, our army's morale is at its peak, and our soldiers will be able to pull out all the nails outside the city within two months at most."

Guo Tun said: "The general here is almost the same as Commander Yao, and the opponent should have changed a group of defenders. The opponent that the general met here was originally a bald Khitan, but later changed to a general dressed in Han. The same goes for them, including the soldiers. They used to like to go out to provoke and harass, but now they hide in the camp for defense. After breaking through their camp, the materials captured are less horses and more corn."

Liu Fu, Li Hanchao, and He Weizhong also joined in successively.

Luo Youdu thought of the information sent by Wu Desi, and immediately realized, "I see, it was Zhao Kuangyi who gave Yelubi the idea, right?"

He was going to make a big fuss by taking advantage of the fact that Yelu's house had passed away due to illness, using Yelu's position to be out of order, and the internal turmoil in Khitan to disrupt the Khitan dynasty.

Judging from the results, it had a little effect, but it quickly calmed down.

Yelu Bishe stabilized the court situation through targeted decentralization of power.

Then Zhao Kuangyi was reused and became one of the commanders of the Jingzhou Army.

Although Wu Desi was unable to accurately ascertain Yelv Bishe and Zhao Kuangyi's private plans, his rapid promotion through Zhao Kuangyi is enough to show that he has made considerable contributions to this matter.

Luo Youdu has no doubt that Zhao Kuangyi is capable of helping Yelu Bishe stabilize the court.

Although the nickname of Gaolianghe Chariot God has been carried for thousands of years in his world, aside from military affairs, he still has his own way in other aspects.Especially political skills. In history, when Zhao Kuangyin was the emperor, his people were all over the court, and he built a team under his brother's nose.

After Zhao Kuangyin found out, it was too late, so he could only pick on Zhao Kuangyi's faults in Concubine Shao Xian and the making of trespassing equipment, and finally left a mystery of the shadow of the candle and the sound of the axe.

However, Zhao Kuangyi helped Yelu Bishe stabilize the temple politically and rewarded him with military power, which Luo Youdu could not have imagined.

Could it be that Yelu must have thought that everyone is as old-fashioned as Yelu?Talented and civil?
Luo Youdu pondered for a moment, and said: "I originally planned to put pressure on the Khitan, making them feel threatened and uneasy, and cause chaos. Now that the opponent has stabilized the situation, they are not in a hurry to attack. Especially now that the weather has turned cold and the soldiers have been fighting for a long time. Frostbite is easy in combat. I intend to wipe out the Khitan’s troubles in this battle. I knew it when I went out. This will not happen overnight. After you go back, continue to be in charge of the attack. Be careful and don’t make unnecessary sacrifices. There are so many fortresses, pull them out slowly, we There is enough food and grass, and there is plenty of time.”

The five generals all felt Luo Youdu's concern for the frontline soldiers, and agreed in unison.

Since then, the Central Plains has continued to attack Baowu outside the city of Dadingfu, but the momentum has slowed down a lot.

Originally, it took an average of three to five days for the soldiers and horses to attack the fort by five routes, but now it takes more than ten days to take down one.

After clearing all the fortresses in Dading Mansion, it will be three months later.

It has already snowed in Monan, and the sky and the earth are white.

(End of this chapter)