Eight hundred and ninetieth chapters Qingtang City and Jiaosiro
Eight hundred cavalry can already be regarded as a thousand cavalry. Even with Ye An's crazy expansion of the army, the number of cavalry is still growing slowly. Cavalry is different from infantry and requires skilled horsemanship and combat experience.
From the selection of soldiers to arming, from daily training to patrolling the border, these cavalry are all built with blood and sweat.
After all, it is the highest combat power in this era. Thinking about the golden family that rose on the grassland and the Mongolian cavalry under its command, the sense of urgency in Ye An's heart made him restless.
Therefore, he attached great importance to the development and training of cavalry, and of course he also paid more attention to anti-cavalry operations.
In accordance with Ye An's military orders, the Zhenwu Army pretended to attack Zongge City, which was occupied by the Tubos in Qingtang. However, most of the time they besieged but did not attack. Even the Tubos could tell that this was a feint, so naturally they did not attack the city from the Jishi Army.
Withdraw troops.
In their opinion, the Tibetan warriors in Zongge City were enough to resist the Song army.
But the Tubo people didn't know that under their northwest Ancient Bone Dragon City, a pair of cavalrymen passed by quietly at night. The Tibetan soldiers in the Ancient Bone Dragon City did not notice the cavalry in the distance and put cotton cloth under their feet.
As long as the horses are not galloping, the noise is not loud.
After passing the Ancient Bone Dragon City, Ding Xiaoyi ordered the entire army to rest. The real test came next. Yak City, Suibian Village, and Baosai Village were connected in a line, blocking their way to Qingtang City.
If he wanted to sneak through it unnoticed, he would need a surprise attack to attract the attention of the Tubo people. Thinking of the Zhenwu Army in Xining Prefecture, Ding Xiaoyi decisively gave up this idea. The only way was to start from these eight
Select the best from a hundred people to attack Suibian Village.
Eight hundred heavy cavalry is already a considerable force in Qingtang, but three hundred cavalry is a little weak. However, these three hundred cavalry are equipped with a large number of gunpowder bombs. They are not attacking Suibian Village, but a feint attack.
That's all.
The combat significance of gunpowder bombs in this era is not very great, but the deterrent effect is quite good.
The strong explosions and the sound of heavy cavalry's hoofbeats made the Tubo people in Suibian Village tremble. They believed that the torrent of steel in front of them was the Song Army.
A warning signal for help was sent to the nearest Yak City overnight. After receiving the warning, Yak City immediately sent troops to support them. It was not that they were in a hurry, but that Yak City and Suibian Village were on the same rope.
Grasshopper.
Yak City is not big. It is said to be a city, but in fact it is just a gathering place for Tibetan people. It is surrounded by fences and does not even have a city gate.
Once something goes wrong in Suibian Village, Yak City can only send troops to counterattack, but cannot hold on.
But the Tubo people in Yak City did not know that when they sent reinforcements eastward to relieve the siege of Suibian Village, the same large group of cavalry headed in the opposite direction.
Ding Xiaoyi led his army through Yak City's sphere of influence as quickly as possible, then turned sharply southward at thirty miles and reached the outside of Qingtang City in only two hours.
Qingtang City is a city built by the Tubo people in Qingtang for several years. However, due to the geographical location and raw materials of Qingtang, the city walls are low and even the city gates are only made of simple rough wood.
Such a ranger and light cavalry with average city defense are still adequate, but they are not enough for the valiant cavalry battalion that is armed to the teeth.
For the Tubo people, city defense is not of great significance. The city plays more of a gathering role and serves as the cohesion of the Tubo nation.
There are many tents clustered outside Qingtang City, like stars over the moon, and this is the habit of Qingtang Tibetans.
The information Ye An handed over to Ding Xiaoyi was very clear. Jiao Siluo was imprisoned by Lunbu Wenbuqi in Zanpu Palace in Qingtang City, but the specific location was unknown.
Valley
What Ding Xiaoyi wanted to do most was to get in touch with the spies in Qingtang City. The spies they said were actually businessmen from Puhui Company, and they were directly involved in the deal with Tubo.
They would come every year with a large amount of goods needed by Tibet. Even if Wen Buqi sent troops to Jishi Army, it did not affect the transactions between them.
This is the power of wealth, a power that transcends politics and principles.
After placing the cavalry in the ravine of Qingtang, Ding Xiaoyi and several of his subordinates changed into the clothes of Song merchants and set off. When they arrived, they had obtained documents from Qingtang Tubo, which could prove his identity.
It's hard to believe that after presenting the documents, you can easily enter Qingtang City. The largest buyer and seller here is the branch of Puhui Trading Co., Ltd.
But they used the name of Bashu Company in Sichuan. After simply correcting the password, the store clerk led them into the backyard, where Ding Xiaoyi met Xiao Laowu, the shopkeeper in charge of Qingtang City.
Xiao Laowu did business on Sichuan-Shaanxi Fourth Road in his early years. Later, because he had some contacts with Tibet on the plateau, Puhui Company recruited him.
Later, Xiao Laowu proved his ability and made the business of Puhui Company prosperous on the plateau. More importantly, he was talented in intelligence gathering.
You can always find details and clues in unexpected places, and follow these details to find valuable information.
"Who's here? It turns out it's you! Xiao B, I heard that Ping'an Trading Company already has riders in the west. Please bring some here whenever you want. Not too many, only about ten at a time.
That’s good, the road will be much safer this way!”
When Xiao Laowu saw it was Ding Xiaoyi, he immediately came over with a smile on his face, but Ding Xiaoyi didn't like him and curled his lips: "Don't come here! There aren't many strong people on your way, but it's too difficult to leave. Don't leave."
Not to mention, is the Five Feet Road just a road for people to walk? I didn’t encounter bandits and bandits, but I lost my life in that place. I, the hero of Ping An Trading Company, will not do such a loss-making business! "
"What's wrong with Five Feet Road? If it weren't for Five Feet Road and Jianmen Pass, Shuzhong wouldn't be so wealthy, and there wouldn't be so many bandit troubles. I heard that Lord Marquis plowed Qinfeng Road, and if it could be the Sichuan-Shaanxi Fourth Road...
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"what are you thinking?!"
Ding Xiaoyi couldn't help but rolled his eyes: "The Fourth Sichuan-Shaanxi Road is not under the control of the Marquis, not to mention the terrain there. I can't even think about it. Unless the court is determined to eradicate the bandits, those bandits will never be eradicated."
"Eh? You, old man, have gone too far again. You don't know what I am doing today, right? This is an important matter assigned by the Marquis!"
Xiao Laowu nodded: "You don't need to remind me, do you know why I am telling you this here? I'm waiting for someone!"
"Waiting for someone? Waiting for whom?"
Ding Xiaoyi looked at Xiao Laowu strangely: "Don't you know where Jiao Siluo is imprisoned? Why do you still send people there?"
Xiao Laowu chuckled and said: "Don't be surprised, my people have connected with Jiao Siluo's subordinates. Jiao Siluo even wrote a letter himself and sent it. The letter clearly stated that if the Song Dynasty can save him
In the midst of water and fire, I am willing to join the Song Dynasty!"
Ding Xiaoyi looked at Xiao Laowu in surprise: "Is this true?"
"Nonsense, I will send someone to fly the letter to the Marquis. I believe the Marquis has received it. It depends on what the court plans."
While he was talking, a Tubo man broke in. Ding Xiaoyi raised his hand instantly and pointed a small but powerful crossbow arrow at him, but Ding Xiaoyi held him down.