Prior to this, when Hetao destroyed Haixi, Kasimbas had already advised Pliski II that once Hetao sent troops to worship Beijing, the policy of strengthening the walls and clearing the country must be implemented, and the people in the southern part of Beijing would be moved to
In the north, to prevent them from dying miserably under the butcher's knife of the Hetao, and the more strength they retain, the more powerful they will be in their counterattack. Concentrate all forces and distribute them evenly in Shensha City and Puding City in the west. The two cities serve as mutual aids.
Huajiao, using infantry to defend the city, light cavalry to harass and flank the city, and his own strategizing, could at least keep Baijing intact.
However, Pliski II has never agreed to this proposal. The reason is very simple. The southern part of Baijing is the richest place in Baijing. If this place is completely abandoned, then even if Baijing can survive the Loop, if the war wants to resume,
The current situation will take at least ten to eight years.
I can't bear to let the child catch the wolf, the country is about to perish, and I am still talking about these trivial details. Your Majesty is losing a lot for a small sum. Cassimbas thought in his heart.
Hekimul also knew what Kasimbas was worried about, so he said with a smile: "Commander, don't worry for now. The snow has not melted yet, so Hetao will not launch an offensive at this time. They are currently stationed outside Yongguan. More
I’m afraid it’s to adapt to the climate outside the Great Wall. We still have enough time to adjust our strategy.”
Kasimbas' eyes that had been closed opened again. Looking at the optimistic Hekimur, he shook his head: "My commander-in-chief has exactly the opposite idea. Although our southern region is still covered with ice and snow,
Compared with the coldest period last year, both the thickness of the snow and the degree of coldness have improved. If they take advantage of this period to unplug all the cities in our south, we will not have time to rescue them."
Hekimur suddenly realized that the land was now blocked by heavy snow, and it was very difficult to mobilize troops and transport logistics materials. Although the siege of Hetao became more difficult, the rescue of Baijing was also very difficult.
Baijing currently has less than 500,000 troops to conquer the country. Excluding the defensive forces everywhere, the mobile troops do not exceed 200,000. The total strength of Hetao is as high as 800,000. In a confrontation, their side will definitely suffer.
Hekimur asked humbly: "Commander, how do you think this battle should be fought?"
"Didn't I already say that we should strengthen the walls and clear the country, shrink all the troops in the south, use Puding City and Shensha City as the corners, extend the logistics supply line of the Hetao as much as possible, and create opportunities for Mandan."
"Mandan?"
"Yes, now we can only hope that Mandan can help us for the sake of lips and teeth, otherwise with our current strength, we simply cannot compete with the Hetao. With us supporting from the front, Mandan can mobilize at least twenty
Fifty thousand mobile troops." Cassimbas said slowly.
Hekimul's expression became cautious. He was also a famous general in the three northeastern countries. He had a clear understanding of the current situation. He also understood that what Cassimbas said was indeed the truth. Back then, in the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun, Hetao
Despite internal and external troubles, they easily defeated their half-million-strong army. What's more, the other side has now unified China and is fully able to mobilize the entire China's manpower and material resources. If you want to fight a protracted war with such an empire, you will definitely lose.
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Therefore, the best way is to follow what Cassimbas said, implement a scorched earth policy along the way, so that Hetao cannot obtain even a grain of food on Baijing's land, extend the other party's supply line as much as possible, and take advantage of his own
While holding back the main force of the Hetao, the Mandan army suddenly rushed out, catching the Hetao by surprise.
"Commander, how confident are you with this plan?" Hekimul asked.
"As long as Puding and Shensha are not lost, we will definitely be able to sustain it. At the same time, as the country prepares for war, it is best to ease the relationship between the north and the Abate people. Their chief, Monselik, is the most greedy. As long as we are willing to pay the price
, they will definitely not hold us back." Cassimbas said in a deep voice.
Inadvertently, he suddenly remembered the scene during the Battle of Hukou. At that time, he had already realized that Hetao would definitely become the enemy of the three Northeastern countries in the future. As expected, in just six years, the situation had already changed.
With the support of Hekimur, who was most trusted by Pulski II, and Kasimbas's own prestige, the still hesitant Puliski II finally made up his mind. Before the Hetao army sent troops,
Taking the lead in carrying out the strategy of strengthening the wall and clearing the country, the people in the southern part of Baijing moved north one after another. Their houses were burned down, the buildings were destroyed, and even the wells were blocked. For a time, the originally prosperous southern part of Baijing suddenly became deserted.
When the Hetao army entered here, they couldn't help but admire the scorched earth policy deployed by Cassimbas himself.
Haotian's Qingyun almost stopped every step of the way, because the main road had been dug up by the organized people who visited Beijing. Not to mention the potholes on the road, there were countless boulders. Such a road was impassable for cavalry, not to mention that it was impossible for the cavalry to pass.
Even the infantry had a very difficult time passing.
"Cassimbas, that old bastard, is still digging holes so diligently when the ground is covered with so much snow. He's not too tired." Dugu said as he walked.
The hardest part is not Dugu, but the soldiers who are responsible for paving the road. The snow has not yet melted, and the ground is full of potholes. If the road is not paved, it will not only greatly slow down the march of the army, but also the vehicles transporting the baggage behind.
Unable to pass smoothly.
Xue Sha sighed quietly: "It seems that destroying Mandan first is really a correct decision. Otherwise, if we waste time like this with Bai Jing, Mandan will definitely take advantage of it."
Dugu nodded in agreement.
In this expedition to Hetao, the first thing to be destroyed is the Mandan Dynasty. Above the Great Wall defense line, there are naturally many roads out of the fortress, but there are only four major passes that can accommodate hundreds of thousands of troops, such as the Taihang Road in Tongzhou.
The Jiming Post Road is not only narrow but also winding and difficult to navigate. The Qilin Legion only needs to station five thousand soldiers here to block the passage.
The number of the Hetao army is too large, so they can only choose to leave from Yumen Pass or Juyong Pass. If you want to attack from Yumen Pass and reach the hinterland of Mandan, you must first conquer Miyun City. Although Hetao captured Miyun twice and destroyed the city defense facilities.
Seventy-seven, eighty-eight, but after all, this is the west gate of Mandan, and it is not easy to win.
Therefore, Hetao finally chose to go north from Juyongguan, and then eastward along the Great Wall Mountains. The army supported the war with war. If possible, it might as well capture Miyun from both sides. The wall of Miyun City was mainly to defend against the strong enemy in the west.
Attacking from the east is extremely difficult. In this way, the logistics required for the Hetao can be continuously delivered to the outside of the Great Wall from Yumen Pass and Jiming Post Road.
Dugu and Xue Sha walked side by side, and Xue Sha said with some melancholy: "I heard that Kasimbas' health is getting worse and worse, and I don't know how long he can sustain it. To be honest, if he hadn't been defeated on the battlefield,
That is definitely my biggest regret in this life."
"Who wouldn't want to compete with such a top general? I wish him good luck." Dugu agreed.
Xue Sha sighed, and suddenly said to the soldiers: "Let the patrol range of the Longxiang Legion be expanded to avoid a sneak attack by the Beijing cavalry."
The soldiers took the order and left. Dugu said with a smile: "Commander Blood, the Beijing cavalry has appeared many times. Except for the first time it caused a little confusion, it didn't have much effect at all afterwards. If they dare to come again, we can just do it.
Dig a hole for them."
Xue Sha shook his head: "I am not worried about this, I am just afraid that they will disturb Hao Jin and his two brothers' rest."
When Dugu heard this, he immediately felt the same and quickly agreed: "What Marshal Blood said is absolutely true. I didn't think it through well. Haha, if they dare to scare my two little nephews, I will kill them."
You can't peel off the cramps."
During the Hetao expedition outside the Great Wall, Luo Xiang, Chu Xiangcheng and others considered the suggestions of Zhang Yuewan and others and felt that Haotian and the two brothers Hao Jin could indeed maintain his good mood during the expedition. Moreover, Luo Xiang and others also felt that the expedition
On the way, there are two pistachios, Hao Jin and Hao An, and their originally boring journey should be much more enjoyable.
Five days later, the 750,000 Hetao army finally arrived in the southeast of Mandan. From Juyongguan to the southeast of Mandan, if it is a pure cavalry regiment, it will only take one day to arrive. If it is a pure infantry regiment, it will only take one day.
It took two days. However, the roads along the way were completely destroyed by Bai Jing, and the Hetao army was too large. The Falcon Legion in the vanguard had been out for a day, and Haotian's Chinese army had not yet set off from Jiayuguan.
When the 750,000-strong army arrived at Baiyun City in the southeast of Mandan, Haotian sadly discovered that this city, which was considered a big city in Mandan, could not accommodate half of the troops in Hetao. Moreover, hundreds of thousands of troops were piled up in the city.
Here, both the transportation of baggage and the deployment of soldiers were extremely inconvenient. Fortunately, Mandan had been beaten by the Hetao and was unable to fight back, so it did not launch an active attack. Otherwise, the Hetao would have suffered heavy losses.
"Commander Blood, you will lead your army to stay in Baiyun City to prevent Beijing from sending troops to assist."
"Commander Feng, Commander Xin, you lead your army to break into the interior of the Mandan and eat up all their mobile forces as much as possible."
"Jiang Chenzhou, Li Xiao, you lead your army to march west immediately. You must capture Miyun City and cut off any possible reinforcements from Tie Ying Qiu Ming."
"The rest of the soldiers are preparing to send troops to Mi Feng City, and they must capture the most important nail in the south of Mandan." Haotian said unhurriedly.
After arranging the combat missions, Haotian suddenly only had 350,000 troops left in his hands, namely his own Tiger Army, Dugu's White Tiger Army, Xue Qingcheng's Snow Lion Army, Wuxiaolangjun's Longxiang Army, and
Fu Ruoshui's Fengwu Legion and Cheng Xiangxi's Qilin Legion still stayed at Juyongguan to maintain pressure on Beijing.
After everyone dispersed, Haotian suddenly slapped his head and said: "I remember that the three of them, Blood Commander, led the cavalry to conquer Mifeng City in one fell swoop, and then became famous all over the world. Now the three of them have been sent out. If they were here,
, when we attack Mi Feng City, we will definitely be able to get twice the result with half the effort."
Even after so many years of recovery, the total population of Mifeng City did not exceed 300,000. It has always been the southern important town of the Mandan Dynasty. Before the Great Wall defense line was conquered, Mifeng City had always been the most important logistical supply for the Mandan.
Base. Later, Mandan acquired the Taihang Road, and its importance here decreased, but it was also a transfer station for Mandan’s domestic supplies to the south. However, as Hetao regained the Youyun Sixteenth Prefecture, the status of Mifeng City became important again.
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As long as Mifeng City can be captured, the hinterland of Mandan will be open to the Hetao army. Mandan naturally attaches great importance to this. There are 150,000 troops stationed in Mifeng City, led by the eldest prince Yelu Minghui.
The deputy general is his old subordinate Yelu Bianhuang, who also has 50,000 elite cavalry.
Although Mandan's national power is strong, it has always had no good generals. In Kasimbas's view, the only general in Mandan who was good was Yelu Zhaochang, but Yelu Zhaochang was negligent and became a stepping stone for Hetao to raise troops. The rest of the generals
People such as Yelu Chixian, Yelu Zhangqiu and others who have died in battle can only be regarded as having moderate qualifications. However, it is undeniable that Yelu Minghui is indeed a qualified general, and Xiao Shicheng and Leng Fangbu are also talented in military affairs.
Outstanding. It's just that these two people came from humble backgrounds and have never been reused.
Yelu Minghui is worthy of being a warrior on the battlefield, and he gave Hetao a show of strength from the very beginning. When Jiang Chenzhou and Li Xiao went to Miyun City, they naturally had to pass through the southern area of Mifeng City. Taking advantage of the fact that their legions were somewhat out of touch with the main force of Hetao, Yelu Ming
Hui resolutely led 50,000 cavalry and suddenly rushed out, killing two people and catching them off guard.
Fortunately, the military quality of the Hetao army was indeed very tough. Li Xiao's 10,000 cavalry desperately entangled Yelu Minghui, giving the infantry behind him valuable preparation time. After receiving the news, Fengjing immediately changed his route and came.
Yelu Minghui saw that he would not be favored, and was afraid of being intercepted by the Fengjing cavalry. He left more than 3,000 corpses and hurriedly withdrew. Although the Hetao infantry did not suffer much losses, Li Xiao's cavalry lost nearly half, leaving
Li Xiao wanted to cry but had no tears.
"Yelu Minghui, don't let me touch you next time, otherwise I'll have to whip you and skin you!" Li Xiao scolded fiercely.
Jiang Chenzhou was also a little frustrated. If he had known the news of the Mandan cavalry's attack in advance, he would have made a little preparation to make the opponent suffer. In the end, the two of them were too careless. Fortunately, the loss was not big, but the first battle in the Hetao
A defeat will inevitably have some impact on the morale of the army.
When Feng Jing arrived, Yelu Minghui had already fled without a trace. Feng Jing sighed and decided to escort the two legions to Miyun City first.
In fact, Jiang Chenzhou and Li Xiao are not to blame for this incident. After the clan destroyed the Eastern Japanese and Jinhua Mitsukoshi and the Haixi Dynasty, the self-confidence of the Hetao military was unprecedentedly high, and it was somewhat arrogant. Coupled with the brilliant achievements of the Hetao over the years, it was inevitable that they would be arrogant.
Just like when assigning tasks, even if it was a mystery, I didn't think there was anything wrong with Jiang Chenzhou and Li Xiao leading an army of 100,000 people to pass through the south of Mifeng City. In everyone's eyes, Mandan had already been frightened.
He was too courageous and had no choice but to defend the city. As a result, Yelu Minghui used his actions to clearly tell Loop that Mandan had not weakened to that extent.
"There are about 50,000 Mandan troops stationed in Miyun City, but they are not elite Mandans, and their morale and combat effectiveness are very limited. Moreover, Miyun City is mainly to defend the nomads in the west, so the defense in the west is much stronger than that in the east.
, as long as you are careful, you should be able to win here." Feng Jing warned.
Li Xiao and Jiang Chenzhou were both dejected. They also knew that what Feng Jing said was true, but they were somewhat dejected after losing the first battle.
Feng Jing's brows suddenly wrinkled. Seeing that the morale of the two was still low, he couldn't help but give them a whip: "Asshole, victory or defeat is a common thing for soldiers. How can you be a qualified soldier like you? No.
Is it just a small defeat? As long as you can win Miyun City, it will be a great achievement. If you are still dissatisfied and feel that you are not qualified for this position, then go back to Tiandu Shengjing immediately, and I will appoint you immediately.
The general temporarily assumes the position of commander of the army."
Feng Jing rarely gets angry, and with such a stern tone, both of them were immediately startled. They didn't dare to suspect that Feng Jing was joking. If Feng Jing really felt that their confidence had been hit and they couldn't cheer up for a long time, then the battle would be
Fengjing was really able to handle the matter of changing generals before.
Thinking of this, the two of them immediately straightened their backs and swept away the gloom in their hearts. They gave Feng Jing a solemn military salute before turning around and leaving.
Henghui said in Fengjing's ear: "Commander, is this too harsh?"
Feng Jing snorted coldly: "The reason why we in Loop are able to get here from Dingzhou is because we never give up and fight without mercy. If we can't stand any small setbacks, then why should we dominate Yunei? After fighting for so many years,
Fighting, I feel like their courage has become a lot smaller."
Sighing, Fengjing glanced at Henghui and the others, and said in a deep voice: "Yelü Minghui is just a warrior. Our real enemies are the Kasimbas of Beijing and the Kipchak Khan of Rouran.
, the sassy Sibu Gaza is not a weakling. If they can't even bear this blow, then I can only suggest to the lord that they go back to look after the house."
After thinking for a moment, Feng Jing suddenly asked: "Who is the guard of Miyun City?"
Feng Jing's marching commander Span Zhongcheng quickly drove his horse forward and said: "Returning to Feng Commander, the guard general of Miyun City is Leng Fangbu, the Mandan general. He has 50,000 soldiers under his command, including less than 5,000 cavalry. Miyun City is due to the number of soldiers.
It was captured by us for the first time, and the number of people in the city was limited, definitely no more than 50,000."
"Leng Fangbu? This man is quite cunning and can be regarded as one of the few generals in Mandan. With only Jiang Chenzhou and Li Xiao's 100,000 troops, I'm afraid there will be some trouble." Feng Jing frowned and said, "Pass the commander's order and the army will go all the way to the west."
, first cooperate with Honor and the Red Snake Legion to capture Miyun!"