contend

Chapter 281
On the plateau, although the wind and snow were howling, the fighting spirit of the soldiers remained undiminished.

For more than a month, Si Zhe rushed to the mansion, each with their own gains.

But neither is conclusive.

Under the offensive of the government soldiers, Fa Qiang, Shao Dang Qiang, and Zhong Qiang gradually united.

Most of these Qiang tribes had a population of more than [-].

When Zhong Qiang was at its peak, it claimed to have [-] elite soldiers.

Control more than 200 large and small Qiang tribes.

Shaodang Qiang had fought against the Han court for nearly a hundred years back then. Although it was not as good as before, it was still a force that cannot be ignored.

Faqiang is the most powerful of the three, with a large population and a vast territory.

The six scouts came back on foot from the wind and snow. As soon as they entered the camp, soldiers immediately covered them with furs and brought hot soup.

"Report to the general, burn Dang Qiang, Fa Qiang, and Zhong Qiang to assemble the army in Poyan Valley." The scout half-kneeled and saluted.

After Zhong Qiang lost Elm Valley and Elm Valley, Poyan Valley became their most important living place.

"Have you found out the strength of the troops?" Yin Chun sat cross-legged, with a row of Han and Qiang generals on his left and right hands.

A pot of charcoal fire was burning in the tent, the dark red flame was limp, as if it had no strength.

"No more than 4 people."

"After waiting for so long, it's not yet [-]." Zhao Deng hated iron for being weak.

[-] soldiers are fighting against [-] enemy troops.

Nine thousand against forty thousand, it can only be the center.

All the generals in the camp were under [-], and the cold plateau stimulated their fighting spirit even more.

But there are exceptions.

Du Bin said disapprovingly: "It's freezing cold, finish it early and go back early, this barren mountain..."

After speaking, he sneezed loudly, which attracted the attention of the crowd.

There are glares, contempt, and weirdness.

Du Yu climbed steadily in Xiping, and he seemed to be the third person under Lu Zhi and Zhang Te.

The Du family also took root in Xiping.

However, as a rare "both civil and military" person in this expeditionary army, Du Bin was still treated with courtesy by Yin Chun.

Yin Chun stood up, looking at the whistling wind and snow, the coldest season on the plateau was yet to come, a moment later, he breathed out a cloud of white air, "I can't wait any longer, rise up tomorrow, take seven days' worth of cooked meat and wheat cakes, and conquer Poyan Valley."

Poyan Valley is the first stage goal set by the military adviser.

Capture this place, and then build Yizhechong Mansion as the base camp on the plateau, absorb the Qiang people, and support the war with war,

"Wei!" More than a dozen Qiang Han generals surrendered at the same time.

The next day, the snow was heavier, covering the mountains, and there was only a vast expanse of whiteness between the sky and the earth.

The wind is much less.

For soldiers, the most difficult thing is not fighting, but marching.

In the snow and ice, every step is a huge test of a soldier's will.

Fubing has great flexibility.

In addition to the basic equipment, many experienced Qiang people bought 鞜, which is lined with cashmere and wrapped with cowhide, which is very suitable for snow marching.

The so-called leather shoes are a kind of leather shoes.

Raw hides are called 鞜, and thin skins are called 鞮.

The price is relatively cheap in the northwest, but the most expensive are deer suede shoes, which are delicately sewn with needles and threads, and decorated with various patterns of birds and animals, exquisite and gorgeous.

For soldiers who couldn't afford a leather boat, Zhechong Mansion also provided boats. A layer of wood was added to the sole of the shoe, and the feet were wrapped in sheepskin and tied tightly with string.

It is troublesome to put on and take off, and it is not as comfortable as the fit.

But Ganla is not afraid of mud, wet snow and water, which is very suitable for most Qiang soldiers.

They used to walk through the ice and snow wearing only straw sandals.

Xuan Yilang and others kept boosting their morale and told dirty jokes from time to time.

The soldiers followed suit, and the atmosphere became active.

The sky is cold, but the heart is warm.

"The Qiang people can withstand the bitter cold, just like animals, women give birth, and they can't avoid the wind and snow. The strategy of using the Qiang to control the Qiang is very suitable for the current situation. If, if it is the Han army, the combat power will be less than half." Du Bin said. After hearing these words, he blushed and gasped, as if he was about to die at any moment.

Zhao Deng squinted at Du Bin, "If you can't hold on, you can stay behind."

"How did this happen? Somehow, it's a rush—cough—" Du Bin slapped himself on the chest, and gasped again.

The other soldiers cast contemptuous looks.

Du Bin took a breath, didn't take it seriously, laughed twice and then said: "The Qiang people have been defeated many times, but they have come back again and again, all because of this plateau snow area, if we can make it into the bag, we will surely be famous in history! "

Most of the generals and soldiers think about military exploits, fields, money and food, women, and only he thinks further.

"Wherever the general points, we will go there. Why do we need to think so much?" Zhao Deng's iron leg hit the ice floor with a cracking sound.

This is also the thinking of most Qiang soldiers.

Du Bin also took a look at Zhao Deng, seeing the hostility on his face, he stopped talking.

Marching in silence, hindered by wind and snow, could not go far in a day.

But all of this is in Yin Chun and Du Bin's calculations. How far to go every day, where to set up camp, and where to attack, have been deduced several times on the sand table.

Xuan Yilang and the scouts had already reported the situation of the enemy clearly.

All the troops, generals, locations and equipment stationed in Poyan Valley were clearly sent to Yin Chun.

Except for the [-] armored soldiers of the Tang Dynasty who need attention, the other enemy troops are stronger than the mob.

Not to mention armor, many enemy troops don't even have complete clothing to keep out the cold.

The loss of the rich and large Elm Valley is actually a major blow to the Qiang people.

If even the Poyan Valley is lost, the Qiang people will only be left with the Di Road in the south of Jishi Mountain.

Although the Qiang people endured the bitter cold, dozens of people were still buried in the snow and snow along the way, and more than [-] people were seriously ill and had to stay behind.

Among them is Du Bin.

Lie down on the second day of the march.

As a Han Chinese from the Central Plains, Yin Chun’s condition is actually not very good. He sometimes feels hot and cold, his whole body feels weak, and he often feels out of breath in his chest, but anyone can fall down, but he can’t, and he has been struggling.

Fortunately, Zhao Deng is in good condition and is not affected by the plateau like the Qiang people.

Marching for three days, seven thousand soldiers finally approached Poyan Valley.

Heavy snow is their best cover.

The eyes of Zhao Deng's remnants were like unsheathed knives.

Those who lack arms and legs are all replaced with iron blades. It is not easy to charge and attack, but sneak attacks are miraculous.

In all previous "hunting", these people have captured the most.

Although the establishment of the Remnant Camp has been cancelled, many people have become accustomed to the days of killing and cannot live a peaceful life.

They simply gathered around Zhao Deng.

Yin Chunchang took a deep breath, and the wind and snow poured into his chest. This battle was not only crucial to the soldiers, but also to him.

He knew very well that Yang Zheng was giving him a chance, even the elite soldiers from the personal guard battalion were sent to help.

If you catch it, you will be in the forefront and become the third major player after Zhang Te and Zhou Yu.

How many opportunities can a person have in his life?
"Zhao Deng cleared out the clear and dark posts, E Shanshi, Pu Jin, and Du He led the soldiers to attack the front, and Yu Hu and Yang Yao each led the soldiers from the headquarters to enter from the east and west entrances!" Yin Chun skillfully issued a series of orders.

"only!"

All the generals responded in unison.

Yin Chun glanced over the faces of the generals, "Everyone will fight here for the rest of their lives, you must not disappoint the general's expectations, and you must not embarrass the soldiers!"

(End of this chapter)