The last three kingdoms

Chapter 615
The plan proposed by Liu Yin is to attack in two directions, outflank the infantry corps all the way, from Xiping to the north, go straight to Wuwei Guzang, and the cavalry corps all the way, implement a roundabout from the right to attack the old nest of the Xianbei.

Liu Yin's plan is similar to the strategy adopted by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to crusade against the Xiongnu. Wei Qing went all the way, Huo Qubing went all the way, went deep into Mobei, sealed the wolf and lived in Xu, and severely injured the Xiongnu.Liu Yin's intentions were also very clear. The infantry corps marched along the main road to attract the attention of the Xianbei people, while the cavalry corps could display the characteristics of maneuverability and flexibility in combat, attacking the Xianbei people's lair in a roundabout and deep way, completely destroying the Xianbei people.

In the Northwest, it is not difficult to defeat the Hu people. The difficult thing is how to completely eliminate them. If the Hu people lost this year, they may disappear for a period of time, and then make a comeback. The Han army is exhausted every time and wants to change In this situation, it is necessary to completely defeat Hexi Xianbei, so that they have no ability to attack again.

However, it is undoubtedly very difficult to eliminate the Xianbei people on the desert grassland. The Xianbei people are nomadic people, living by water and grass, and do not have any fixed cities and strongholds. Difficult, Liu Yin sent the cavalry corps to go deep into the hinterland of the desert in a roundabout way, which is actually an attempt. Only in this way, can Liangzhou have a chance to return to peace. Otherwise, the bald tree function will be defeated this year and will resume next year Liu Yin didn't have the time and energy to accompany him on the rebellion.

That's why Liu Yin adopted this tactic of dividing his troops into two groups. He led the Tiger Battalion Left and Right Battalion, the Yong'an Battalion, the New First Battalion, and the New Third Battalion to form the Infantry Army. The battalion formed a cavalry corps, led by Luo Xian and Yao Yikang. The two groups of men and horses fought separately and attacked together.

But after Liu Yin put forward the suggestion of dividing the troops, he was immediately opposed by almost everyone.

Luo Xian took the lead and said: "The general's plan is too dangerous. The bald tree can claim to have [-] troops, and all of them are cavalry with strong maneuverability. The general only responds with infantry. No matter in terms of strength or combat power, they are weak. On the other side, I am afraid it will be difficult to cope with the cavalry attack of the Xianbei people."

The most effective way to deal with the Xianbei cavalry is to use cavalry. Using cavalry equipped with Takahashi saddles and double-sided stirrups to deal with the Xianbei cavalry still has a slight advantage.The Tiger Cavalry Battalion of the Shu Army was the first cavalry unit to be equipped with high bridge saddles and double-sided stirrups, and soon these equipments had spread to the entire Shu Army. Even Yao Yikang's [-] Qiang Cavalry reached Equipped with Takahashi saddles and double-sided stirrups, more than [-]% of them have already exceeded [-]%. If they are not in a hurry to send troops, I believe that within a short period of time, all Qiang cavalry can be equipped with new-style horse gear.

After the battle in Yixianxia, ​​Liu Yin found that the harnesses of the Xianbei cavalry seemed to have undergone some changes. The most notable feature was the double-sided stirrups. , is nothing more than a not-so-wide plank tied with cowhide ropes, with one on each side.

Liu Yin is also not sure whether the Xianbei people stole his idea. After all, there was no news in that era, and Liu Yin's cavalry had no record of fighting against the Xianbei people, and the so-called "stirrups" of the Xianbei people were very different from the stirrups they created. , if it is not necessary to say that there are similarities between the two, it is only a brand new breakthrough in technology compared to unilateral stirrups.

Perhaps this is also the invention of the Xianbei people themselves. After all, in the real history, the appearance of Takahashi saddles and double-sided stirrups was created by the Xianbei people in the late period of the Five Hu and Sixteen Kingdoms. It is precisely because of such cavalry , the Northern Wei Dynasty founded by the Xianbei Tuoba clan unified the north and ended the history of the Five Random Wars.

Liu Yin didn't know the relationship between Hexi Xianbei and Tuoba Xianbei, but there was no doubt that Hexi Xianbei could reach a new level of strength with these stirrups, although compared with the Shu army's stirrups, they were much simpler.

During his visit to Luoyang this time, Liu Yin saw that the cavalry of the Wei army imitated the Gaoqiao saddle and double-sided stirrups on a large scale. From the perspective of style design and manufacturing process, they were almost the same as the horse gear equipped by the Shu army. It is foreseeable that , The combat effectiveness of the Wei Army cavalry will be doubled. In the future, on the stage of the Wei Army's decisive battle in the Central Plains, there will never be such a one-sided situation of cavalry battles again.

All the generals persuaded Liu Yin to give up his plan to divide his troops into two groups, which is a big taboo for military strategists. Both ancient and modern military methods pay attention to the way of using troops to concentrate superior forces to wipe out the enemy, especially when the enemy is strong and we are weak. , Dividing troops is the biggest taboo.

Liu Yin calmly said: "I have made up my mind, there is no more to say. Please rest assured, although the infantry is more difficult to defeat the cavalry, but I have already thought about the strategy to defeat the enemy, so you don't have to worry about this. This time The cavalry corps roundabout outflanked the old nest of Xianbei in Hexi, and they must take full credit for it. Whether they can solve the function of the bald tree in this campaign and restore Liangzhou to a peaceful place depends on General Luo and Yao Xiandi."

The generals saw that Liu Yin had made up his mind, so it was difficult to persuade him any more, and he acquiesced to this fact, but the generals were still full of doubts, wondering how Liu Yin could use [-] infantry to meet the fierce and powerful soldiers. Xianbei cavalry with an absolute advantage in numbers.

Next, Liu Yin rested for a period of time in Zhiyang, Jincheng County. After continuous forced marches and battles, the Shu and Qiang coalition forces appeared exhausted to varying degrees. The short rest helped restore the soldiers' physical fitness and fighting spirit. Liu Yin also started to stockpile a large amount of food, grass and supplies in Jincheng, and the contest with the function of the bald tree has just officially begun.

The first to leave Zhiyang was the cavalry regiment led by Luo Xian and Yao Yikang, with a total of more than [-] cavalry. Their marching route will avoid the Hexi Avenue, go up the Yellow River, and enter the depths of the desert.

It will be very difficult to find the old nest of the Xianbei people, not to mention that the Xianbei people live in no fixed place by chasing water and grass, and it is not easy to find all fixed residences in the vast desert.

However, as Liu Yin said, it is both an opportunity and a challenge. The main force of the bald tree function creates a rebellion in Liangzhou, and there will be a void in the rear. This is definitely the best opportunity to eliminate Hexi Xianbei.

With enough food, grass, materials and even water, the cavalry regiment embarked on a vast journey. In the yellow dust of the ancient road, no matter how huge the army was, it was covered by the wind and sand soon. The footprints left behind quickly became obsolete.

(End of this chapter)