"General, don't worry too much. There is a saying in Qingfeng that victory or defeat is a matter of military strategism. Xingke is one of the five generals in Hetao. He has been fighting with us since 619. He is indeed a very important one.
Opponent, you should be lucky that you were able to escape from Xing's double-edged battle ax." Just after Uklons took two steps, a calm voice rang in his ears, and he felt a gentle tap on his shoulder.
After a slap, an old man in military uniform with a straight waist and somewhat pale hair appeared next to him with a calm face. Although his face was expressionless, his eyes were full of encouragement.
Patting his shoulder again, the old man comforted and said: "Go back and reflect on it. In fact, you performed very well in this battle. Being able to maintain the integrity of the formation during Xinke's attack is enough to prove it.
Your strength."
"Commander Yelu?" Youkelons stammered. The only people the Mandan military could call commanders were Yelu Zhaochang who had died in the Hetao and the current Yelu Chixian. Yelu Chixian was a typical old-fashioned and upright man.
A meticulous soldier, he abides by military discipline and runs the army rigorously. Under his rule, no matter who violates military discipline, he will treat him equally. However, this old man has an outstanding reputation in the Mandan military, because although he is old-fashioned, he does not treat
Ordinary soldiers often gave gentle words of comfort and encouragement. In the eyes of the Mandan soldiers, he was a slightly pedantic but very humane old man.
Although Youkelonsi was a general who paid homage to the capital, he still had great respect for the old man. He quickly and respectfully performed a military salute and asked: "Commander Yelu, I don't know why you came here?"
Yelu Zhaochang smiled calmly and said, "I am here to discuss something with your commander."
Ukronsi said quickly: "The Marshal is inside, Marshal Yelu, please come in." He was very sensible and did not ask what exactly was being discussed. At least it was enough for Yelu Chixian to come to discuss it in person. It was obviously not a trivial matter.
At least it's not something that his deputy general can inquire about.
Yelu Zhaochang nodded and walked straight forward. When he came to Hekimul'er's tent, he announced it first and then walked in.
Hekimu'er was studying the map on the table, and he just said casually, "Please come in." However, after the other party came in, he didn't say a word. Then Hekimu'er turned around and saw that he was wearing a military uniform but
Yelu Chixian, who was not wearing a helmet, quickly said in surprise: "Commander Yelu, why are you here? Commander, please sit down."
After taking the chair brought by Heji Mu'er, Yelu was not polite. After nodding his thanks, he sat down and said, "Commander, I have come here to discuss something important with you, Commander."
Hekimu'er said with a smile: "I also have something to discuss with you, Marshal, but I didn't expect you, Marshal, came first."
"I wonder if the commander-in-chief has anything to discuss with me?" Yeluchi asked slightly confused.
"I feel that there is something wrong with the Hetao army sending troops to Shazhou this time. The inside story is definitely not as simple as we imagined." Hekimul said with a frown.
Yelu Chixian raised his eyebrows: "Oh, I am here for this matter too."
Hekimur immediately became interested, and quickly threw the charcoal pen in his hand towards the table, sat back on his chair and said: "It turns out that the commander-in-chief also feels this way, the commander-in-chief might as well express your doubts to let me know.
Let me take this as a reference, and after everyone discusses it, we might be able to catch some clues."
Yeluchi showed a serious look and said: "Both the troops mobilized and the generals deployed by the Hetao army this time were beyond our expectations. Commander, you see, Hebaoguan in the east of Shazhou has always been the Hexi Road.
It is an important passage between Youyun and Sixteen Prefectures. Although the protective power of this fortress is far inferior to that of the four major passes of the Great Wall such as Yumen Pass, it is not inferior to Shazhou Fucheng. If the Hetao army only wants to defend, then it only needs to mobilize
About 100,000 troops are hoarded here. Even if we have twice the strength advantage, we may not be able to break through the opponent's defense line. But they have now mobilized more than 200,000 troops. Not only did they not station troops at Hebaoguan, but they also advanced to Wuhan.
The border areas of the state are obviously not purely a matter of defense."
Hekimu'er also nodded: "I also think there is something strange in this. Moreover, Bian Zhongxing, one of the five generals in Hetao, has always been the best at defense, and the remaining troops in Hetao are basically from his command. It stands to reason that
It is said that the commander of this expedition should be Bian Zhongxing. But Bian Zhongxing is currently in Yanzhou, and the leader of the army is the famous cavalry general Feng Jingxinke from Hetao. To be honest, the ability of these two people in using troops is better than mine.
It's a feeling of concern. The cunningness of Fengjing's cavalry and the sturdiness of Xing'er's frontal breakthrough can be said to be unparalleled in the world. And the total force they have mobilized now is equivalent to ours. I'm afraid they are not thinking of strategic defense this time.
, their real purpose should be to annihilate us even if they fail, so that they can mobilize more troops to go south."
"This is what I think too." Yeluchi sat upright and looked at Hekimur and said: "We must not let them send their army south. Now the battle situation on Yuzhou Road has reached a stalemate. If we can't reinforce the troops in Qingfeng
If we annihilate their surrounded 200,000-strong army before coming for reinforcements, then the war may once again fall into an unpredictable situation. We must first completely annihilate their 200,000-strong army. Only by defeating their supreme commander can we destroy their spiritual pillar.
Only then can we completely defeat Qingfeng."
At this time, Cassimbas's strategic intention has become very obvious. Yelu Chixian and others are high-level military officials, so they naturally know about this matter. The reason why they sent troops to Hexi Road Shazhou this time is to contain the opponent's attack.
strength.
Hekimur snorted coldly and said: "If they want to mobilize their troops to go south, they must first ask us if we agree. We have 250,000 elite troops here. If we defend with all our strength, even if we are respectful and sincere
They have three heads and six arms, and with their second-rate troops, they can never take our camp."
"Hetao will fight uncertain battles, but it will never fight unprepared battles." Yelu Chixian said very pertinently. He was obviously thinking of the two battles between Hetao and himself in Jinzhou, and he even had a pair of eagle eyes.
He also became particularly sharp: "I am sure that they must have a back-up plan. Just like when they suddenly sent troops to Jinzhou, it was because Feng Jing and Xin Ke's cavalry were crossing Beiyuan Road towards Taihang Road at starry night.
."
Hekimu'er's mind moved, and he suddenly interrupted Yelu Chixian and said, "Commander, what did you just say? Can you say it again?"
Yelu Chixian hesitated and said: "Hetao will fight an uncertain battle, but it will never fight an unprepared battle."
Hekimu'er shook his head and said, "That's not what you said."
"Just like they suddenly sent troops to Jinzhou, it was because of the cavalry of Feng Jing and Xin Eng that they were crossing Beiyuan Road towards Taihang Road at starry night."
"Yes! That's it!" Hekimur slammed the table, stood up suddenly and said, "That's it! Fengjing and Xinke will never send troops to Shazhou in such a big war, Fengjing's cavalry He has always been known for being cunning, and his tactics are the same. They must have a back-up plan. Last time, their cavalry suddenly crossed the Beiyuan Road and caught us by surprise. This time, it will most likely be the same again. Attracting our attention from the front, they use their cavalry to sneak attack our backs. Then, while we are in confusion, they use Shinki's unparalleled frontal breakthrough ability to smash through our front in one fell swoop, and use their strange cavalry to completely confuse our front. Formation. If this is really the case, I am afraid that even if our more than 200,000 troops can escape by then, not much will be left."
Yelu Chixian was also shocked. He actually jumped up from his chair without caring about his appearance, and said with bursting veins on his forehead: "Do they want to repeat their old tricks again? But where do they get the cavalry now?"
"I don't know. But you have to be on guard." Hejimuler shook his head and said, wiping the cold sweat from his face. He was also a famous general outside the Great Wall, but he had already fallen victim to several people in front of the Hetao. Somersault. But it was excusable in the past, but if I fall here this time, my reputation will definitely be ruined.
After all, Yelv Chixian is more than ten years older than Hekimur, and he has spent far more time on the battlefield than Hekimur. Although he is not as well-known as Hekimur, his psychological quality is superior after all. Calm down. After thinking for a while, Yelu Chi Xiancai said: "Cavalry, they should still have cavalry. The troops left behind in the Hetao headquarters have now been blocked by Xiao Shicheng at Hukou Ferry. They should not have this possibility. However, Haotian is currently on Yuzhou Road. He still has tens of thousands of cavalry in his hands. Since Haotian was able to mobilize cavalry from his southward army in a large circle to conquer the Sixteenth Province of Youyun, now it is not impossible to command his cavalry again. Go north."
"If this is really the case," Hekimur gritted his teeth and said, "Then I will lead my 100,000 troops back to defend Jinzhou City now. Since they want to sneak attack on the back of our army, Jinzhou is the only way to pass through. The road and the troops are very fast. Under such circumstances, they will never waste time and horsepower on a detour."
"That's fine." Yelv Chixian hesitated and said, "Commander, if the Hetao is really as we imagined, the number of cavalry used will definitely not be less than 50,000. Among your 100,000 troops, the cavalry There are only 30,000, so be it, I will let Xiao Shicheng who is stationed at Hukou Ferry in Jinzhou accept your dispatch. He also has 20,000 cavalry there, so he can barely compete with the opponent. With the advantage of infantry, maybe he can Give the other person a surprise.”
Hekimur was startled and raised his head to look at Yelu Chixian's somewhat prim face, but now it was full of concern. This is a real soldier. Hekimur thought in his heart. At this time , Hekimul also put aside the different positions between the two sides, and said in a deep voice: "Commander, if I withdraw here, you will only have 150,000 soldiers left, and those on the opposite side will be the five generals of Hetao. They have a total of 250,000 troops under their command, and together with the remaining troops in Hetao, the number is close to 300,000. The commander is in danger here."
Yelvchi smiled slightly: "Commander, please don't worry. I don't have any other skills, but I still have some experience in defense. Regardless of whether the person in front is Feng Jing or Xin Ke, it is not that easy to capture my camp.
things."
Hekimur opened his mouth and said: "Commander, I will go to Jinzhou immediately. If there is no trace of the Hetao cavalry, I will return immediately. This period of time is also where the opportunities in Hetao lie."
"Then before the commander's army comes back, I will risk my life to protect the camp." Yelu Chixian said with a smile, and there was a hint of determination in his eyes. Heji
Mu'er was shocked again, what did Yelu Chixian mean?
Yelu Chixian obviously saw through Hekimu'er's thoughts, so he said with a smile: "Commander, don't worry. The troops are not as strong as the opponent's, and the offensive and defensive momentum is easy. If you don't have the courage to fight to the death, you can't do it with Ning Weiyu."
For the determination of Wa Quan, why should we want to compete with each other? Feng Jing and Xin Ke are not ordinary people."