In the Chinese army's tent, all the generals and Zhu Youxiao were analyzing the map together. The spies had also reported back and found no large-scale cavalry.
Zhu Youxiao guessed that he was recruited by Lin Danhan to go south. This was a God-given opportunity. There were only some old, weak, sick and disabled people left. Isn't that a fair push?
Therefore, Zhu Youxiao changed his mind. He had originally thought about defeating them, but now he wanted to ensure heavy damage and strive for total annihilation!
"Now that all the information is known, the Kalaqin tribe is just a lamb to be slaughtered. Most of their tribe's young men and soldiers have been recruited by Lin Dan Khan."
"Let's talk about it. How can we fight this battle to minimize the casualties of our army and inflict heavy losses on the Tartars?"
"Your Majesty, I think we can just follow the simplest method. When the time comes, let the Shenji Battalion attack with firearms. Ten thousand cavalry will surround us from all directions. These Tartars will have nowhere to escape!"
Zhu Youxiao smiled slightly, this method of warfare is indeed simple and crude, but sometimes, simplicity and crudeness are indeed more practical than those advanced tactics!
After taking a look at the others, he found that they were silent and asked:
"How about it? The rest of you don't have any better suggestions? Is it just Li Songping?"
The generals looked at each other. They were all warriors. Unlike those literati who had studied for decades, they probably didn't even know a few words, let alone offer advice.
Zhu Youxiao also sighed secretly, alas, this is the reason why military generals can't stand up. They don't have anything to say about leading troops in war.
But if you ask him to give you a specific charter and explain why, he immediately becomes mute. It's not that they don't understand, but they can't express it.
It seems that the military academy cannot be delayed any longer. We have to start preparations when we get back. The leading general is not educated enough.
"It seems that you all agree with this plan, and I mean the same thing, but it needs to be slightly changed."
"If we really follow what Li Songping said and encircle us from all sides, it will definitely arouse the desire of these Tartars to fight to the death. They will die on both sides, so they might as well give it a try."
"Our full strength is less than 17,000 people, and the Karaqin tribe has a minimum of 30,000 to 50,000 people. Although their elite cavalry soldiers are not here, 30,000 to 50,000 people are not a small number. If they really die with us,
It will definitely cause us more casualties."
"So my idea is to first bombard them with the artillery of the Shenji Battalion, and then use five thousand cavalry to rush over at lightning speed to break up the connection between them and prevent them from gathering on a large scale."
"Then send two teams of cavalry to attack in a roundabout way from both sides, trying to block their escape route as much as possible, but leaving them a glimmer of hope and not making them despair."
"Quickly defeat their inner will to resist, and by the time they run away in all directions, the battle will be as simple as killing pigs and slaughtering sheep."
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
"Your Majesty's strategy is indeed the most appropriate. If you go by what your Majesty said, our army's casualties will be minimal, and it will be able to deal the biggest blow to the Tartars. It is indeed the best of both worlds!"
The generals also felt that His Majesty's strategy was indeed the best and praised him one after another.
But Zhu Youxiao was not very satisfied, he waved his hand and said:
"Okay, okay, this is just the simplest tactic. I believe most of you know it, but some people dare not say it, and some people don't know how to express it."
"I want to remind you that you can speak freely at the military meeting before the war. What are you thinking about?"
"If there are good suggestions and strategies, I will adopt them. Even if they are not available, I will not blame you. No one is born to fight. Even Husband General Huo Qubing was personally trained by Emperor Xiaowu. If you don't even dare to try,
It’s better to go home and farm!”
"Remember my words, and say whatever you have in the future. Whether I am the commander-in-chief or someone else is the commander-in-chief in the future, you must remember what I said today."
When the emperor said this, all the generals bowed their heads and said:
"Please keep this in mind!"
Zhu Youxiao carefully checked the map and information again, and then said after confirming that they were correct:
"Then it's settled. We are still more than a hundred miles away from the Karaqin tribe. Even if we march early tomorrow morning, we will have to reach this distance at night."
"Since we are going to take them by surprise, I think we will march tomorrow evening and advance at full speed overnight. We must all be in place before Chen time and wait for my military order to launch the attack!"
Starting the march tomorrow night is the best choice, because the army is currently resting and recuperating, so one night may not be enough, and night is the time when defenses are at their lowest, so it is easiest to launch a surprise attack with cavalry on the flat grassland.
"Chen Guang, Qin Bangping!"
Chen Guang, the staff general of Shenji Camp, and Qin Bangping, the staff general of Taishan Camp, quickly went up the first two steps:
"I'm here!"
"You two are carrying a lot of equipment and are marching slowly. Tomorrow you two will march with your own troops and horses in the afternoon. I will let Li Wensheng lead two thousand cavalry to protect you!"
The two of them responded in unison:
"I obey the decree!"
"Others, go back now and inform your subordinates to be energetic tomorrow, feed the war horses, and make sure to fight well in our first battle out of seclusion!"
"I will take your orders!"
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Xuanfu Town
The city has been very lively these days. Everyone knows that their Emperor has personally marched to fight those nasty Mongolian Tatars outside the pass. There are a total of 100,000 troops, but they are very happy.
Those who live in border towns have been threatened and persecuted by the Tatars for generations, and they often come to invade the grass valley. They are gnashing their teeth in hatred.
Now, His Majesty the Emperor is going to vent his anger on them. In their opinion, an army of 100,000 people should be invincible. From now on, they can live a peaceful farming life. Good times are coming soon.
"Oh, you should tell me quickly, what did the governor say when he went on the expedition that day?"
A young man dressed in rags asked anxiously. Directly in front of him sat a storyteller, who was taking a swig of water.
"Okay, let's continue. Let's talk about our newly appointed Governor of Xuanda. He is the heavenly official of the capital. The Governor said that day...!"
The storyteller gave a passionate speech, and the people below were very excited when they heard it, and they applauded him from time to time. After listening to the story, two Mongolians in disguise walked quietly out of the city.
After leaving the city, one of them whispered:
"It seems that what the spies said is correct. The Ming army did indeed attack in two directions a few days ago."
Another man touched his beard and said:
"Then Emperor Ming must be in Miyun. I have inquired in many ways, even asked some soldiers, and several big businessmen here. It is already known that their little emperor is sitting in Miyun."
"Okay, then let's go back and report to the leader immediately. This is a great achievement!"