Chapter 628 The Real Purpose of the Turkic Cavalry (Part 1)
The villages and towns scattered around the border areas have no military value, so the purpose of the Turkic cavalry in looting villages and towns must be food and supplies.
However, it is summer now, and the Turks actually do not lack food. At the same time, because they often change their addresses, they cannot store a large amount of food. In terms of materials, the only necessities that the Turks lack are materials to keep out the cold, but that is only in winter.
needs.
Moreover, although the grassland is vast, the land is generally fertile. In order to determine the division of grazing, the respective tribes in the Turks also need to compete for it during this season while protecting their own grassland.
In addition, herding is a physically demanding job, and women and children alone cannot do it.
Therefore, it is basically impossible for the Turks to send two thousand strong men as cavalry to invade the Dali border for a little food and supplies at this time.
Unless, their purpose is not food and supplies.
Since this is a test, there is no need for Di Xin to hide it and show his abilities to the best of his ability.
Moreover, although his current identity is only a prince of the Dali Dynasty, his confidence as a realm lord has already made him regard the entire Dali as his own.
He must be the final winner.
With this kind of thinking, it was impossible for him to allow the Turks to plot against Dali.
Di Xin expressed his analysis.
An Junshan's expression became more solemn.
The Turkic army will only have two purposes when entering the territory of Dali. One is to plunder food and supplies, and the other is to seize land.
The Turkic troops that invaded Dali this time were all composed of cavalry, and there were no military units suitable for siege. Therefore, when they received the news, they subconsciously thought that these cavalry were here to plunder food and supplies.
After all, this kind of thing happens several times a year. Although there are more cavalry this time, it is normal.
But if it weren't for food supplies, the problem would be serious.
Territory is the dignity of a country and the basis of its existence. If some food is robbed, it will be gone. Although Dali is not as good as in the past in recent years, it is not short of this little food. But if the land is lost, all the officials at the border will lose it.
You can even die as an apology.
As for the problem that they didn't notice but was noticed by a prince who had just arrived in the borderland and still looked like a young man, would it be a little embarrassing?
It can be said that there will be embarrassment, but compared to the consequences of misjudgment in this matter, it can be completely ignored.
"only……"
At this moment, Anjunshan no longer looked down upon His Royal Highness Prince Yu, nor did he have any thoughts of taking the exam. Instead, he asked in a confirming tone: "Your Highness, what if the purpose of the Turkic cavalry is to plunder food and supplies?"
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Although there are many troops stationed in the border areas, a large part of them cannot be mobilized at will, and the only ones that can catch up with the cavalry are cavalry. In addition, the Dali cavalry is inherently weaker than the Turkic cavalry, so the only thing they can do is
One piece.
Either move the people into the city as soon as possible; or mobilize troops to the possible destinations of the Turkic cavalry to prevent irreparable losses.
This is a dilemma.
He said with a look of hatred: "The Turks have never been humane towards the people of Dali. They slaughter villages and burn villages at every turn. We cannot risk the lives of the people of Dali."
"You are right. We cannot risk the lives of ordinary people."
Di Xin nodded. Even if his humanity was aside, his heart would not allow him to do this. This was a trace imprinted on his genes by the great nation on Blue Star.
people oriented.
This is a principle that he will not violate no matter how many times he changes his identity or how many years he goes through.
After pondering for a moment, Di Xin said: "We must be prepared on both sides."
"First of all, send the best cavalry scouts to constantly detect the movements of the Turkic cavalry and observe whether they have divided their forces; at the same time, send a part of the cavalry to notify all villages and towns in the direction of the Turkic cavalry's advance, and move the old, weak, women and children into the city first
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"Then, divide the soldiers in each guard station into two-thirds and go to the neighboring villages and towns."
"Your Highness, no."
At this time, An Junshan suddenly stopped him: "If two-thirds of the soldiers are taken out of each guard post, the guards will inevitably be empty."
"Moreover, the guard posts are dominated by infantry. A few hundred infantrymen face two thousand without fortifications. No, even a few hundred Turkic cavalry after dividing the troops will still not be able to fight back."
"Those soldiers who leave the guardhouse and confront the Turkic soldiers will only die in vain."
Di Xin shook his head and signaled Anjunshan not to worry yet: "The purpose of these soldiers going to villages and towns is not to resist the Turkic cavalry."
An Junshan was puzzled: "That is?"
"Grab the harvest."
Di Xin said: "If the Turkic cavalry divides its troops and determines that the purpose is to plunder food and supplies, then the cavalry will be sent to spread the news to various villages and towns as quickly as possible. Then let the soldiers and the remaining young men and women fight as quickly as possible.
All the food will be harvested at the speed.”
"Then they reorganized on the spot and quickly returned to their respective guard posts with the harvested food and people."
Hearing this, An Junshan's eyes lit up.
In the past, the most time-consuming thing when relocating people was to grab food. Sometimes, because the Turkic cavalry came too fast, they had to move the people away in advance when half of the food was collected. For this reason, the Turkic cavalry successfully took away a lot of people.
food.
But with the help of hundreds of soldiers, the speed of harvesting food will inevitably increase significantly.
Later, because the old, weak, women and children were evacuated in advance, the remaining young and strong people would be able to evacuate faster without being hindered.
Moreover, since the guard station is closer to the villages and towns than the main city, the distance they have to travel is reduced after increasing the speed. This plus or minus can save a lot of time.
The best part is that because the remaining common people are all young and strong, they can temporarily join the army after going to the guard station. Although they are not as good as regular soldiers, they can also greatly improve the protective capabilities of the guard station.
"Wonderful!"
After thinking about all this, An Junshan blurted out a compliment.
This method can not only be used now, but can also be used in the future when Turkic cavalry enters the territory of Dali to plunder the people.
He looked at Di Xin with eyes full of admiration.
Simply relying on the previous analysis of the purpose of the Turkic cavalry and the methods proposed now, His Royal Highness King Yu is enough to prove that he is qualified for the post of General Zhenguan.
After all, the most important thing about guarding the border is guarding the border.
As long as you are able to defend your own border, that is enough. As for whether you are able to counterattack and defeat the surrounding nomads so that they no longer dare to spy on Dali, that is a bonus.
Of course it’s best if you don’t have anyone else and you won’t say anything.