Chapter 629 The Real Purpose of the Turkic Cavalry (Part 2)
Faced with An Junshan's outspoken praise, Di Xin was not complacent.
This method is actually not difficult. The reason why An Junshan and others did not think of it is because of the limitations of the times.
After all, although there are some military households who farm land and grow food during non-war times, how can there be any reason for an official to do things for the common people in this era?
In the past, when the Turkic cavalry rose up to plunder grain, these officers and soldiers only came out to inform the people to plunder grain, and then watched from the sidelines. When the time was up, they escorted them into the city.
As for how much food can be harvested in the meantime, it depends on each household's own capabilities.
Under such circumstances, there is no question of relocating the old, weak, women and children first. Without them, the harvest would only be slower.
But Di Xin is not subject to the limitations of this era.
In his hometown of Blue Star, that's what the army of that great nation did.
The army of that great nation can shed blood and sacrifice their lives during war, and they can also be at the forefront of protecting the people when not fighting.
During an earthquake, they can brave the risk of aftershocks like dumplings and jump into the disaster area without hesitation, just to dig faster and better to rescue the victims; when there is a flood, they can use their own flesh and blood as a dam
Blocking the gap is just to give the people one more second to evacuate; when a major epidemic occurs, they will also risk being infected and be on the front line of epidemic prevention and isolation...
Wait, wait, compared to these, just harvesting food for the common people is a trivial matter not even worth mentioning for these admirable soldiers.
The military's duty to protect the country is not only reflected in wartime.
As the highest official of Yanque Pass, Emperor Xin's current approach is just a superficial lesson from that great nation.
After confirming that An Junshan had remembered what he just said, Di Xin continued: "Besides, gather the remaining cavalry, and after determining the true purpose of the Turkic cavalry, send troops there as soon as possible."
"I humble my duty and obey my orders."
An Junshan put on his helmet, handed it over, and hurriedly opened the general's mansion.
The current situation is more serious than they imagined, and there are more things to arrange. The cavalry is too mobile and there is not much time left to waste.
Di Xin's proposal just now was just a general idea. There are still various details to be finalized, but he is not needed for this.
After all, he had only been at the border for a short time and was not clear about the specific affairs here. If he interfered indiscriminately with the details, he would probably make everything extremely high.
Moreover, Di Xin read a book in his previous life, which said that if you don't know how to manage a team, you will have to work until you die.
When he was in Dashang, he always focused on the general direction, and the implementation of the details was all decided by the people below. He would not go into battle personally unless they couldn't handle it.
Otherwise, the great merchant, Nuo Da, rules an entire country in the ancient world. If he has to do everything by himself, he will not have to do anything else.
There wouldn't be so many women.
In this world, although the borders he currently manages are not large, why bother making himself so tired?
Moreover, giving subordinates enough autonomy will also help to increase their loyalty. After all, who wouldn't like a boss who does less and makes more money?
Di Xin is now waiting for them to determine the true purpose of the Turks, and then formulate the next strategic plan.
When An Junshan left, Di Xin's eyes darkened.
The reason why he just judged that the purpose of the Turkic cavalry was not to plunder food and supplies was because besides the reason he told Anjunshan, there was another reason.
If nothing else goes wrong, the unusual behavior of the Turks during this period is that a realm lord has arrived there. This group of Turkic cavalry that invaded the territory of Dali is probably related to that realm lord.
The Realm Lord will not do useless things. Therefore, he must have other purposes.
The two thousand Turkic cavalry this time was his first battle with the Turkic world lord.
This was also his first fight with another realm lord who was good at managing his power since he became a realm lord.
Di Xin was inexplicably excited.
One day later, An Junshan came to the General's Mansion again, still wearing armor.
The difference from yesterday was that his eyes were a little more bloodshot. It was obvious that he had put a lot of thought into that cavalry and even didn't sleep last night.
After being led into the hall by Laifu, An Junshan said excitedly: "As expected by His Highness, the purpose of that Turkic cavalry is not just to plunder food."
"Oh, what should I say?" Di Xin asked.
An Junshan said: "Yesterday afternoon, after entering the territory of Dali, the Turkic cavalry was divided into more than a dozen small teams, going in different directions. But this morning, new news came from the scouts. In addition to three teams,
Except for the hundred-man squad that acted alone, the other squads quietly joined together after making a large circle."
When An Junshan said this, there was a trace of lingering fear on his face.
If His Royal Highness Prince Yu hadn't noticed the problem and they sent more scouts yesterday, they might have been fooled by the Turkic cavalry this time.
When things happen, the consequences will be disastrous.
"Moreover, when these Turkic cavalry passed through some villages, they even chose to take detours in order not to expose their whereabouts."
"So it can be basically concluded that this cavalry entered the territory of Dali and the robbery was just a cover, and there must be a bigger purpose behind it."
Di Xin nodded, things were almost as he expected.
"Don't let go of the Turkic cavalry who are acting as a cover. In order to confuse us, they will definitely rob people and harm innocent people."
Di Xin sneered: "But it would be too arrogant for a cavalry of only a hundred people to run wild in our Dali territory. He ordered that the soldiers who helped to collect food in the villages and towns on the road where the three Turkic cavalry must pass should be replaced with the soldiers of the common people.
Clothes, hide your identity, and wait until the Turkic cavalry is ready to plunder, then give them a surprise."
An Junshan nodded in agreement.
It is true that infantry is inferior to cavalry, but the specific situation also depends on their respective numbers. Six to seven hundred infantry and one hundred cavalry may not win in a head-on confrontation, but if they can't win in a sneak attack, they can go back to farming.
Di Xin then asked: "What is the purpose of the large Turkic cavalry force? Have you confirmed it?"
An Junshan replied: "Based on the location of the Turkic cavalry entering Dali territory and the route maps sent by the scouts this morning and noon, it can be roughly determined that their target is Taicang Mansion."
Di Xin frowned: "Can you confirm?"
"Basically confirmed."
An Junshan said solemnly: "According to the road map deduction, only Taicang Mansion is the most suitable target in the direction of this cavalry's advance. The other targets are either too far away or require detours."
"It shouldn't be. Although there are not many troops stationed in Taicang Mansion, it cannot be attacked by just 1,070 cavalry."
Di Xin always felt that he had overlooked something. After thinking for a few seconds, he suddenly looked at An Junshan: "Over there in Taicang Mansion, has anything big happened recently?"
