Sword of the Red Chamber from Heaven
Chapter 651: Mobilization, Troops Arrive
Chapter 651: Mobilization, Troops Arrive
"All it takes is one fire to set the capital on fire!!"
In a dilapidated temple outside the city, a lame old Taoist raised his head and looked at the clear and bright moon in the sky with a somewhat cold tone.
Just a hundred miles outside the city, a large army set up camp on a spacious plain.
The bonfire was burning, and the patrolling soldiers held steel rifles in their hands, working meticulously. Unlike the soldiers patrolling in ordinary military camps, these people had a kind of fanaticism in their eyes.
A single spark can start a prairie fire.
Different from them, this group of people are not sparks scattered across the world, but a group of beasts with ignited desires, and their destination is the capital city which is not far away.
"What are you doing, idiot?"
Inside the tent, a soldier with a still somewhat childish face tossed and turned and couldn't sleep. Next to him was an older man who looked a little unhappy. They were originally sitting very close to each other, but he kept making small movements, which made it impossible for him to sleep either.
"Brother Xu, I just feel like I'm dreaming. Those things are so powerful that the prince confronted the court officials in broad daylight. In one encounter, those people were beaten like dogs and fled with their tails between their legs!"
For men, the battlefield is always a place they yearn for, especially for young people, who have an even deeper impression of it.
The old soldier named Xu standing by couldn't help but show some excitement in his eyes when he heard this. For them, the best way to boost morale is undoubtedly a crushing victory.
Some time ago, these people were blocked by the iron cavalry and could only hide in the river. They didn't even dare to go ashore. Many of them almost went crazy.
Later, they got thunder bombs and the situation changed dramatically. In the following days, they were able to hold their heads high and drive away the cavalry that was almost becoming their nightmare.
"Okay, go to sleep! The army will set out again tomorrow morning, don't let yourself be too tired to walk by then!"
After all, the man is a veteran and knows what is the best choice in this situation. Conserving physical strength is the best way to stay alive on the battlefield.
For them, the fighting in the past few days was not particularly fierce, and the intensity of resistance along the way was far less than that in Hebei and Zhili, but the marching speed was extremely fast. Most of the time was spent on the road, as if the fruits of victory were there, waiting for them to take them.
To be honest, what they least want to recall are the days when they were besieged by the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry.
Since they started heading south, they haven't encountered much resistance along the way, and most of the battles were fought on the water, which was originally their main battlefield, so they encountered almost no resistance in the battle.
This is also the real reason why they were able to make great progress and reach Zhili, Hebei in such a short period of time.
But when they reached Hebei, there were no water routes and the conditions for naval battles became increasingly rare. After all, their ultimate target was not Hebei or Zhili, but the capital and the tyrant sitting on the throne of the Daming Palace.
After reaching land, thanks to their high morale from repeated victories, although the first few tough battles were difficult, fortunately they were victorious in the end.
But since they encountered the iron cavalry, they suffered their first defeat since the expedition, and then a dark period like a nightmare. They didn't even dare to get too close to the shore to prevent being killed by the long-range projectiles of the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry. Ordinary soldiers who could draw a three-stone bow and shoot arrows covering a distance of one hundred steps were already qualified archers, but the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry was different. The long-range projectiles could reach a distance of seven or eight hundred steps.
This distance is an extremely exaggerated number even in the era of hot weapons, let alone for them?
"Brother Xu, if we meet that cavalry again, this time, we will definitely teach them a lesson!!"
The young soldier's words were full of confidence, as if he were full of energy.
However, the old soldier named Xu did not say anything after hearing this. He reviewed the process of their fight with the mysterious cavalry. It was not difficult to see that the other side did not use its full strength during the battle.
This means that if the opponent only makes a slight attack, they will have to resist with all their strength.
He felt that it was extremely undesirable to place all his hopes on those powerful thunder bombs.
Judging from the subsequent pursuit, this was indeed the case. The thunder bombs were extremely powerful and beyond human resistance, but those people were not immobile targets, but people who could retreat at any time.
Although they successfully forced back the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry, the actual casualties were not great. The Great Snow Dragon Cavalry was too mobile, and even if their thunder bombs could hurt the enemy, it would be useless if they couldn't hit them.
And there is one more thing that he is very concerned about, whether the supply of Thunderbolt Bombs will be sufficient in the later stage, or whether they should be treated as disposable consumables.
Before troops move out, food and fodder must be sent ahead. This is a principle known to everyone who has served in the military.
The food and fodder here not only represents food, but also equipment and weapons. If there is no later supply, they will be cutting off their own retreat if they break in here.
He thought in his heart that they should not take any risks when they were almost out of ammunition and food. With these thunder bombs, they might be able to return to their base camp.
At that time, the emperor was far away and they could attack or defend. This was what they should have done, instead of throwing everything at the stake like they are doing now.
However, with the overwhelming wealth and splendor before their eyes, many people were dazzled by it, but they did not think about what would happen if they failed in this battle? How could the imperial court let them go? What awaited them at that time would probably be eternal damnation.
As for things further away, it was beyond the ability of a soldier like him to predict. He only vaguely guessed some things. This time of approaching the capital might not be the intention of King Dongping, but he had no other choice.
On the other side, in the capital, the army also began to mobilize, starting with the camp outside the capital. After this period of training, the soldiers from different border armies had a certain degree of running-in, and their combat capabilities had been greatly improved.
Another thing is that Emperor Kang of the Ming Dynasty secretly sent someone to deliver the thunder bombs that Jia Hong had sent to the camp outside the capital. Of course, this was also a last resort.
In the capital city, there were no idle people on the streets. Everyone was rushing here and there, buying things and going back immediately. It seemed that everyone knew that the rebel army outside was about to attack.
The number of patrols in the city has also increased several times compared to before. If any suspicious person is seen, they will be taken away directly without any further ado.
This city, which has stood in Dakang for nearly a hundred years, seems to be shrouded in a layer of dark clouds. The depression, tension, and impending storm make everyone feel that the capital is about to change, and this time it is probably for real.
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