The arrogant blessing of the fourth master

Chapter 824
The fourth master looked at the map carefully, and then pointed to the map road with a wooden stick: first build a city and garrison troops along the Badarik River and Wengjin River, and build a city where there is water. They are the horns of each other, thus strengthening the defense of the western part of Khalkha.These two rivers are the only way from the Western Regions to Mongolia. If we control here, we will be able to contain them.We will send troops to find out the terrain there, so that we can control the situation with ease after the war in the future. "

Prince Khalkha nodded appreciatively: "It's good to pay attention. After the soldiers rest for a few days, they will go here to build a city and garrison troops."

Prince Khalkha was quite surprised that the fourth master would be so stable and wise. He was still thinking about it. This fledgling young brother might not have enough experience in actual combat. Maybe he would make random decisions to prove his ability after leaving the army. Legs, it has been a headache for people to protect his safety.But he didn't expect that he was as careful as dust, and he came completely prepared, which made him feel more at ease.

The accompanying generals were also impressed by the fourth master. During this journey, the fourth master specially explained that there should be no raids on the tribes along the way, and that everything they need must be bought with silver, or they will be killed.Si Ye's strict order made the herdsmen tribes have a good impression of the Qing army, so as to lay the foundation for popular support.

They are still privately thinking that the fourth elder brother is a literati who can serve with pen and ink, but he doesn't know how to lead troops to fight. Fighting is a competition of strength, and the strategy is to lose popular support on the battlefield.

The Qing army did gain a good reputation along the way, and local herdsmen lined the road to welcome the Qing army to cross the border.But in their view, there is no substantive effect.

Later, when Qing wanted to pass through the bottom of the snow valley, he still had to go through the official road. It was the experienced local herdsmen who told them that it was the season of melting snow, and the movement of so many people and horses passing by was too loud, which might cause an avalanche. It is recommended They took another route around the snow-capped mountains.Later, when Si Ye led the army around the snow mountain, there was indeed an avalanche in the snow mountain behind him. If the herders hadn't reminded him, all [-] soldiers of the Qing army would have been buried under the avalanche.Moreover, the shortcut to Chahanshan'er mentioned by the herdsman allowed them to shorten the journey by five days to reach the camp. Only then did the generals deeply understand the importance of winning the hearts of the people.

As for fourth master's impression, brains are better than brute force.Now that I listen to his advice properly, I am even more convinced by him.

Hong Zhou also learned a lot from the fourth master along the way. He was originally a laid-back person, and he was willing to be the fourth master's little follower to go to the north to endure hardships. It was because being with him would not be boring, and he could also learn something. thing.

Prince Khalkha smiled and said, "The two elder brothers and the generals have been exhausted all the way. Let's prepare some thin wine here and sit down and have something to eat together."

Several people just sat down, Fourth Master took a bite of a leg of lamb and looked at the map. It seems that they will be staying here for a while.Fortunately, when I first came, I greeted the little fox well, and it would take a few months before I went back.

So five days later, the Qing army came to the upper reaches of the Baidarik River and Wengjin River to build cities and set up camps.

When the city was being built, Si Ye and Hong Zhou often went there to inspect and supervise and never slack off.And led an army of soldiers up the mountain to enter the valley to check the terrain.Careful observation, familiar with the terrain environment.

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(End of this chapter)