Although it was already winter, the allied forces outside the Great Wall still gathered to the north of the river thanks to Yelu Canghai's efforts. At Fengling Ferry in Shizhou, more than 100,000 troops from Baijing, Mandan and Tieying were separated by the frozen river.
Confronted with the defenders of Hetao.
The Shizhou garrison is Xinke's deputy, Situ Lie. This captain from the ### regiment, due to God's favor, has become a senior member of the Hetao garrison. He is naturally grateful to God for knowing people.
And for Haotian's generosity and trust, he was even more grateful. In order to repay Haotian's promotion, he went all out no matter what he did. Just like this time when he formed the Shizhou City Defense Army, a team of 50,000 people
, it only took him two days to organize them all, and when the coalition forces outside the Great Wall arrived at Fengling Ferry, they had already formed a certain combat effectiveness. However, this time the battle seemed to be unable to match his army, because the big bosses in Hetao
All of them have arrived in Shizhou. Along with them are Jiang Shenzhou's Honorary Army, Dugu Yuming's White Crane Army, Bian Zhongxing's Panshi Army, Haotian's own Blood Legion, and countless logistical supplies packed in wooden barrels.
"Situ, how is the situation on the other side?" Haotian asked calmly at Fengling Ferry. Because the river had frozen, the moat that originally blocked the attack of the aliens outside the Great Wall had become a thoroughfare. Fortunately, Haotian's army quickly arrived at the stone
State, this did not allow the coalition forces outside the Great Wall to take advantage of it.
Situ stepped forward and said in a deep voice: "My lord, there are a total of 150,000 enemy troops. Among them, there are 60,000 Mandans, 20,000 of which are their most elite armored heavy cavalry; and 50,000 of Baijing, each divided between infantry and cavalry.
Half; 40,000 Iron Eagles, all light cavalry."
Haotian smiled slightly: "It seems that Yelu Canghai doesn't have much hope for this coalition, otherwise it will definitely not be just 150,000 soldiers from the Three Kingdoms. What makes someone strange is that the soldiers of Qiu Ming did not participate in this coalition.
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Tianyi smiled and said: "Although the territory around Dingzhou borders Baijing Mandan Tieying Qiu Ming from east to west, Qiu Ming's territory is in Huangzhou on Hexi Road in the west, which happens to be the upper reaches of the river and has rugged terrain.
Not to mention, and to the south of them is the Song family on Yizhou Road, so they must be on guard. It is winter again, and they are helpless."
Xuanji interjected: "However, the opponent has too many cavalry. Fengling Ferry is flat, and the ice here can be used by cavalry. The cavalry outside the Great Wall has always been tough, so we'd better be careful."
Haotian nodded: "What the military advisor said makes sense. Use all your strength to fight a lion, and use all your strength to fight a rabbit. Although Yelu Canghai's battle is to save face, if we are too cowardly, it is difficult to say that he will not take advantage of the momentum to attack
Loop. Besides, our cavalry has other uses, so we have to use some tricks to do it."
Across the river, the coalition forces of the three countries outside the Great Wall have been camping ten miles away from the ferry all day long. However, the commander of the army, the veteran general Yelu Chi of the Mandan Dynasty, has not yet decided when to launch an attack. On the contrary, the commander of the iron eagle, Heng Shiha, has
Sang and Hekimul from Baijing came to inquire several times.
For Bai Jing, although Haotian occupies the six states of the Hetao and can directly threaten Yaozhou on the Beiyuan Road of its territory from Kezhou, there is no good ferry near Kezhou suitable for large groups of people to pass. Although Haotian can dispatch small
A large number of troops harassed Yaozhou, but they could not pose a fatal threat. In fact, the river was nearly 2,000 miles long in the entire Hetao, and the only ferry crossings that could support large armies were Fengling Ferry in Shizhou and Hukou Ferry in Anzhou.
Although Wangjin Ferry in the west of Dingzhou is an important transit point for trade routes, its scale is far smaller than these two places due to the rapid water flow. As for the reason why the breakthrough point for this southern crossing was chosen at Fengling Ferry in Shizhou, the main reason is
This is because the ice surface at Fengling Ferry is thicker and can withstand heavy armored cavalry passing directly through it. Although the terrain at Anzhou Hukou Ferry is flat and more suitable for cavalry to exert their combat effectiveness, the ice surface is thin. If the opponent takes some extraordinary measures, it is likely to
Cause huge damage to yourself.
But Tieying is different from Mandan. Tieying's territories of Shazhou and Bingzhou are far away from each other across the river and Hetao. If they are not careful, the cavalry from Hetao can rush into their territory and turn the three states on Hexi Road upside down. Mandan
The same is true for Dan. The Hukou Ferry in Anzhou has always been an important traffic link from Hetao to Hebei Third Road. Anzhou is in the hands of Haotian. According to Haotian's personality, the garrison on Beiyuan Road will not be able to sleep at night. So.
They all eagerly hope that someone can completely pull out this nail. However, the timing of Haotian's revolt was too coincidental, and the original garrison in the six states of Hetao was too weak. In half a month, they were killed by a thousand
The Haotian who started out as cavalry were all annihilated, and those who were destroyed could not even be rescued in time.
Yelu Chixian had actually known the prime minister's plan for a long time. If he could win this battle, it would be great. If not, then at least he would have to win a small victory to let him give an explanation to the country. If not, then at least he would have to give an explanation to the country.
Find out the details of the Loop and strive to clear it up in one fell swoop when spring comes and the flowers bloom.
"General Yelu Chixian, how long do we have to wait?" Hengshi Hassan said impatiently. He is a rough and powerful man about forty years old, a famous warrior of the Iron Eagle tribe, and Qiumeng's
The first warrior Waller suddenly became famous. When everyone saw him for the first time, they thought he must be a fierce general charging into battle, rather than a wise general strategizing. After all, his rough face and upright beard gave people
The impression left was really deep. However, Yelu Chixian had never looked down upon him because of his rough appearance. Although this man seemed rough and rough, he was actually as careful as his hair. He was a rare brave and resourceful person in Tie Ying.
Before the reconciliation between Mandan and Tie Ying, Hengshi Hassan often appeared on the battlefield in the south of Broken Soul Ridge. Many of Yelu Chixian's comrades fell under his mace because they underestimated him.
At least in the view of Kasimbas, the military commander in Beijing, Hasan Hengshi of Iron Eagle, Memphis of Tyumen and Kipchak Khan of Rouran were all equally prominent figures on the steppes.
Yeluchi showed his intention and his subordinates brought a big tiger-skin chair to Hengshi Hassan, and then said: "General Hengshi Hassan, I understand your eagerness, but it is obvious that the opponent can sweep across the Hetao within half a month.
They are not ordinary people. Before we find out their details, I think it is better to be cautious."
Hengshi Hassan sat down unceremoniously, took a big sip of strong wine, and then said: "General Yelu Chixian, it is good to be cautious, but the weather is so cold, even if we generals can bear it, but the brothers below
We also have complaints! The boys below me have come to ask me several times. If we continue to delay like this, I'm afraid it will affect the morale of the army."
Yelu Chixian sneered in his heart. Hengshi Hassan's plan was not unclear to him. Although he was nominally the commander-in-chief of the army, what he could really command was the 60,000 troops under his command.
Wan Dajun, he can at most play a coordinating role. Since the coalition proposed this time, it is natural for Mandan to take the lead in these things. In that case, if the battle is unfavorable, then only the Mandan side will suffer, but if the victory
, they will immediately rush to share the fruits of victory.
Yelu Chixian never understood why Yelu Canghai wanted to unite Tieying and Baijing when he formed a mere 150,000 troops this time. Although the current domestic military strength is not very sufficient, Mandan is the most powerful country in the Northeast after all. As long as it is good,
After some coordination, it was not too difficult to send 150,000 troops. However, after analysis by the counselors around him, Yelu Chixian finally understood the key.
Although the Mandan Dynasty's national power ranks first outside the Great Wall, compared with the Qingfeng Empire, the Mandan Dynasty is still too weak. Even the Qingfeng Empire, which is now trapped in internal and external difficulties, cannot be competed by the Mandan Kingdom.
After losing millions of square kilometers of land and nearly 50 million people in the Fifth Road of Hebei, the Qingfeng Empire still controls 4 to 5 million square kilometers of land south of the river, 90 million people and nearly 50 million people.
Millions of troops. Such a huge country and such a long civilization that lasts for thousands of years are simply not something that the Mandan family can swallow. The reason why the countries outside the Great Wall are now able to occupy Qingfeng's Hebei territory is largely because
Because of working together. Only by uniting can they continue to break up Qingfeng until it takes root in this land. This time forming the coalition, Yelu Canghai also hopes to drag more two families into the water. If they win, they can give some
The benefits bribed Bai Jing and Tieying, making them more determined to follow Mandan in the southern expedition. If they failed, they also hoped that two more countries would share the pressure of Qingfeng with them.
"General Yelu Chixian and General Hengshi Hassan are right. The opponent's army has been moving towards Fengling Ferry in a steady stream. If we can't seize the opportunity and wait until the opponent is fully prepared before we send out troops, then we will be in big trouble.
." Hekimur opened the curtain of the camp and walked in. Although he was not in a hurry, the army always felt very uncomfortable staying in this open wilderness. After all, this place is not as good as Yaozhou, and there is neither fine wine nor food.
Without delicious food and beauties, it would be difficult for him, the prince of Beijing, who has long been accustomed to such a comfortable life, to adapt to the environment here.
Yelu Chixian frowned slightly. Although Hekimu'er's words didn't sound very good, they still got to the crux of the matter. South of Fengling Ferry is the Six Prefectures of Hetao. Haotian's army can easily pass through these
The local area needs to be replenished accordingly. If it continues to be depleted like this, it will definitely be our own side that suffers.
"General Yelu Chixian, in my opinion, we can simply lead the army and fight directly across the river. Anyway, the river is frozen now, and the ice at the ferry is enough to withstand the impact of your armored cavalry." Hengshi Hassan said loudly.
, but a pair of eyes were shining with burning light.
Hekimur rolled his eyes and said: "I think General Hengshi Hassan's proposal is feasible. The soldiers in the Hetao area have just been formed. It is impossible to withstand the impact of the Mandan armored cavalry head-on. As long as the general can open the
If there is only one gap, the soldiers following us will be enough to completely tear apart their defense line."
Yelu Chixian shook his head: "Two generals, since the other side can start with a thousand cavalry, and the nearly 200,000 troops that swept across the Sixth Road of Hetao in this short period of time are definitely not ordinary people, we must not underestimate the other side.
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Hengshi Hassan narrowed his eyes slightly: "Does the general have no confidence in his armored cavalry?"
Yelu Chixian's face darkened. He naturally understood that Hengshi Hasan was irritating the general, but he still felt unhappy in his heart. He walked back and forth for a few steps with a straight face, and then said: "This general is not irritating my subordinates."
I don’t have confidence, the general just hopes to find out as much information about the other party as possible and minimize the casualties among his men."
At this moment, Lieutenant General Xiao Shicheng came to report: "General, the soldiers from the Hetao are laying straw branches and other debris on the ice of the river at the ferry, but I don't know what they want."
Hassan Hengshi frowned slightly: "Do they want to launch a fire attack when we cross the river? But the ice here is so thick that it cannot melt in a short time."
Hekimur took over the conversation: "Does the other side hope to use these debris to slow down the attack speed of my cavalry? But they don't know that this will actually allow our army to avoid horse hoofs from slipping and attack their defense line with more confidence?
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Hengshi Hassan waved his hand: "No matter so much, even if the other side has a conspiracy, I don't believe they can stop the head-on collision of our cavalry. General Yelu Chixian, my son really can't wait any longer. If
You Mandans don't dare to send troops because you are afraid of casualties, so we, Tie Ying, will do it ourselves. None of our Tie Ying's sons are greedy for life and afraid of death."
Yelv Chixian's face suddenly became extremely ugly, while Xiao Shicheng also had an angry look on his face. Mandan and Tieying were feuding people after all. Although the relationship between the two parties has eased a lot in recent years due to Yelu Canghai's policies, this kind of permeation in
The hatred in their bones cannot be resolved. As a soldier, what they fear most is that others will accuse them of being greedy for life and afraid of death, especially when their former enemies say so. Try to control your emotions, Yelv Chixian said coldly
: "General Hengshi Hassan, there is no one who can go to the battlefield who is greedy for life and afraid of death. I just don't want my son to die in vain. Although the soldiers in Hetao have two brushes, they have not been taken seriously by this general.
Here, Xiao Shicheng, pass on this general’s order to the soldiers to have lunch in advance and prepare to attack at noon today.”
Looking at Yelu Chixian's gloomy face, Hengshi Hassan and Hekimur were very sensible and didn't say anything. However, they looked at each other and noticed the pride in each other's eyes.