serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 305 Next Step

It was already early July. After half a month of clearing up, except for Khovd and Tangnu Ulianghai in the northwest, Ulia Sutai was basically controlled by the Zhou army. The war was progressing very smoothly. Killed all the Rakshasa people, seized a large amount of cattle and sheep supplies from their hands, and rescued 10,000+ Mongolian herdsmen in Mobei. These people, under the leadership of Meng Mu, were helping the Zhou army build cities and strongholds in dangerous terrain. garrison.

For a time, dozens of forts appeared on the border. The terrain of the area is dominated by plateaus and mountains. The border spans mountains, forests, grasslands, rivers and other landforms. The geographical conditions are complex. These forts were built in areas that are easy to defend but difficult to defend. Jia Hu also planned to build an important town like Jiubian behind the fort.

Ulyasutai is rich in mineral resources and vast grasslands. As it becomes the intersection of Zhou Dynasty and Rakshasa, it will inevitably become a strategic place that must be fought for, and it is destined to trigger a collision between the two empires. .

In summer, the Mobei Mongolian prairie is full of vitality, green like the sea, flowers in full bloom, and flocks of cattle and sheep.

The imperial court's more than [-] troops were spread over the hills and vast grasslands within a radius of more than ten miles.

A luxurious large tent was surrounded by stars like a moon in the middle of the grass.

This was the royal tent of the former Chechen Khan King. The Chechen Khan tribe was attacked and destroyed by the Rakshasa people and became the spoils of the Rakshasa people. Now it has fallen into the hands of the Zhou army and became Jia Hu's Chinese army's main tent.

In the big tent, Jia Hu was discussing with the generals the specific plan to regain the lost territory in Heilongjiang. Eunuch Zhao, the supervisor, sat cross-legged on a huge tiger-skin mattress and listened quietly without saying a word.

There was a debate in the big tent. The focus of the debate was whether to slowly clear eastward from the Hulunbuir general jurisdiction first, or to directly attack Qiqihar through the territory of the Zhelimu League.

The spies of the Supervisor of Ceremonies sent the latest information. The main force of the Rakshasa led by Nicholas, the governor of Eastern Siberia, launched an attack on the Zhelim League. Several battles have broken out between the two sides. Since the main force of the Horqin tribe is in Liaodong, Zheli The Mu League coalition forces simply could not withstand the Rakshasa forces. If the news of the Zhou army's annihilation of the Cossack cavalry had not been received in time, the Zheli Mu League would have been driven to the jurisdiction of the Deputy Capital Commander of Jilin by the Rakshasa people.

Worried that his retreat would be cut off, Nicholas decisively withdrew to Qiqihar, waiting for the bandit army composed of prisoners to join him.

Xie Qiong put down the tea bowl: "I want to remind everyone that we have a deep blood feud with the Zhelimu League, and no one can guarantee that they won't sneak up on us from behind while we are fighting the Raksha people."

The generals who supported the direct attack on Qiqihar looked at each other, and none of them said a word.

Li Si spoke: "The Rakshasa people have a large number of artillery in Qiqihar."

Zhang Cheng was unhappy: "Bullshit Rakshasa artillery. We captured a few of them in Suiyuan City. Those artillery can only fire more than two miles. The six-pound field cannon in our artillery battalion can fire up to three miles, and it is more powerful." Big. Kill directly to Qiqihar and let them taste the power of our artillery!"

All the generals laughed silently.

Xie Qiong cleared his throat and said: "Now there is another question. Not counting the Mongols, we only have 5 people. Do we want to leave troops to garrison? How many people should we leave behind? Less is useless. Too many will seriously consume our troops. . The Rakshasa people also have a bandit army of 2 people coming. Once the war reaches a stalemate, we are likely to face a situation where we are attacked from both sides.

Everyone has seen the intelligence from the Supervisor of Ceremonies. This bandit army composed of prisoners burned, killed, and looted in the area under the jurisdiction of the deputy capital of Heilongjiang. They committed all kinds of crimes. They not only brutally killed the Manchu garrison, but also defeated the Jilin troops who came to support them. , very powerful. "

All the generals were shocked and looked at Jia Hu.

Eunuch Zhao curled his lips in disdain. The Manchus were really at their wits end. The regular troops couldn't defeat a group of prisoners!
At this time, Jia Hu was writing something. He did not raise his head, but said: "There are 4 Yikezhao League cavalry stationed in Uliasutai City and Kulun Tucheng each. I plan to leave [-] Mongolian cavalry outside the pass, plus Ten thousand Mobei Mongolian cavalry, so there are [-] people. As long as the main force of Rakshasa does not attack, they can handle it.

In addition, we are forming a 2-strong Mobei Mongolian cavalry to cooperate with us in wiping out the Rakshasa bandits in Heilongjiang. "

Eunuch Zhao spoke: "Foreign races cannot be trusted."

Jia Hu's men paused and continued to write, while saying: "Don't say such words in the future. They are also your Majesty's subjects now. Besides, this is Mobei Mongolia, and their families are all in the rear."

Eunuch Zhao was startled for a moment, and then said: "We will return to the capital one after another after the war. Sooner or later, this place must be handed over to the Ministry of War. We should not let the Ministry of War deploy troops and horses from Yulin, Datong and Xuanfu to garrison."

Jia Hu took the pen, picked up the piece of ink paper, blew it, folded it and stuffed it into the envelope, sealed it, and then said: "Soon, the imperial court will send troops. In addition, some soldiers from the Yongwei Battalion will stay in Kulun Tu. and Ulyasutai City." As he spoke, his eyes slowly swept across the faces of the generals, "Sooner or later a bigger war will break out between us and the Rakshasa people, so I chose from the captured war horses. The stallions that have not been castrated are sent back to Daqingshan. As for who will stay behind, I will make arrangements at that time. Of course, it would be best if you can nominate yourself."

All the generals answered in unison: "Yes." At this moment, a sentinel ran in and knelt down to Jia Hu: "Commander, the king of Zasaktu and hundreds of Mobei Mongolians are fleeing in Kobdo. The nobles are coming."

Jia Hu's eyes flashed, are you here to pick the fruits of victory?
Jia Hu stood up: "Go, have a look." He led the crowd out.

As soon as he walked out of the tent, Jia Hu was stunned.

In the distance, a group of bare-chested people walked towards the tent carrying canes, asking for forgiveness under the thorns?

When they walked to the big tent, they knelt down. The leader, Prince Zasaktu, knelt and crawled forward a few steps, "The little king is here to apologize to the Duke!"

Jia Hu: "How do you say it?"

King Zhasaktu: "On that day, Xiaowang received a letter from General Montemu. He told Xiaowang about the recapture of the city of Uliasutai by the Chinese army, and in the letter he persuaded Xiaowang to send troops to cooperate with the Celestial Dynasty to eliminate Luo. Rakshasa ghost. Because he was afraid of the Rakshasa people's revenge, the little king did not send troops."

Jia Hu waved his hand: "That's all. Get up."

Prince Zhasaktu kowtowed and said, "I still have something to ask of the Duke."

Jia Hu: "What's the matter?"

"Xiao Wang hopes to lead his clansmen down south to live on the prairie outside the pass."

Jia Hu was startled for a moment, then shook his head: "I can't decide this matter."

Eunuch Zhao spoke: "This matter must be reported to the emperor."

Prince Zasaktu pondered for a while and then said: "We are willing to offer 20 cattle and sheep, 1 war horses, and [-] taels of gold. In addition, we will also offer a white camel and eight white horses every year."

After a pause, "We have also prepared [-] cattle and sheep to offer to the Chinese army."

Jia Hu smiled slightly: "Get up. I will report your request to His Majesty the Emperor."

After hearing this, Prince Zhasaktu felt relieved and said loudly: "Thank you, Lord Guo." He kowtowed again and then got up.

Jia Hu: "I have something to discuss with the county king."

Prince Zhasaktu said hurriedly: "Don't dare. If you have anything to do, just give me your instructions. I will do it as long as I go up the mountain of swords and the sea of ​​fire."

Jia Hu raised his hand and said with a smile: "Don't go to such trouble. I am going to build several walls and forts in Khovd and Tangnu Ulianghai. I hope the prince will send 5 people to help the court build the cities."

Hearing this, King Zhasaktu sighed in his heart. This land will belong to the Great Zhou Dynasty in the future. He didn't dare to hesitate, and quickly replied: "It is our honor to be able to assist the Celestial Dynasty in building the city."

Jia Hu nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, you can go back."

King Zhasaktu: "Yes." After a very formal Han ceremony, he led the nobles to the outside of the camp.

Looking at their backs, Jia Hu said: "Go back and make preparations. We will go out in three days, first destroy the Raksha people in Hulunbeier and other places, cut off the retreat of the Raksha bandits, and wipe them out in Qiqihar or Zhelimu League. Then he turned to Lin San: "Let Montemu come here!" After saying that, he strode in.

(End of this chapter)