In the territory of Daqian, a cavalry group wearing the costumes of the Ogedai Khanate and carrying the flag of the Dagan and Ogedai Khanate was marching.
Different from the general Daqian cavalry, although this army was dusty, they marched in neat formation and looked like an elite division. They were the disguised Daqian cavalry under Yang Qingyuan.
"Brother Yang, is there something wrong with you letting the army march like this?!" Cao Xueyang always felt that Yang Qingyuan could easily be discovered by doing this.
"I know what you mean. Ordinary Daqian cavalry generally have loose formations and lax military discipline, so they look like stragglers. But you have to look at the flags we carry and the leather armor we wear."
Cao Xueyang looked at the flags carried by the army. Before, he had just put on the clothes of the Ogedai Khanate in a hurry and did not observe these flags carefully. Now he looked carefully and saw that these equipment and flags were carefully selected by Yang Qingyuan.
The army wore the uniforms and armor of the guards of the Ogedai Khanate, and the flags were the banners of the Ogedai Khanate and the Prince's Lost Lieutenant Gate.
"I also specifically checked the information about the Lost Liemen. This person was favored by the Khan and was appointed as the prince. However, he was unruly and had a long-standing rift with the Daqian court. I always thought that he was dragging down the family to steal the property belonging to Wokuotai. Therefore, even if a patrol sentry by Daqian passes by, most of them will not come up to check if they see the flag of the Liemen Gate."
After all, Yang Qingyuan was born in Dali Temple. These meticulous observations and logical thinking are what he is best at.
When traveling with Zhao Min at that time, Yang Qingyuan discovered that Zhao Min had some habits that were different from those in the Central Plains. However, due to the intelligence confirmation from the Dark Sixth Department, Yang Qingyuan's judgment was completely misled.
"Xueyang, how far are we from the main force of the Qian army?!"
Yang Qingyuan reined in his horse and opened the map. Cao Xueyang had been fighting in the north all year round and was more familiar with the terrain in Daqian. In addition to having a compass to match the map, the army also needed a guide, otherwise it would be easy to lose its way.
Cao Xueyang pointed to the map and said to Yang Qingyuan, "We just passed the Yanxie River. The geese flying south stopped again and then flew south for the winter. All the way east from the Yanxie River is Wangnan City in Daqian. This time The logistics base of the Daqian Army is located.”
So now there are two choices before Yang Qingyuan.
The first is to sneak attack on Da Gan's logistics base first, cut off the food and fodder, and destroy its logistics. However, in this way, it is easy to lose the opportunity to sneak attack on Da Gan's main force.
The second is to ignore the logistics base, directly seize the main force of Dagan, cooperate with Li Chengen to attack from the front and back, defeat it in one fell swoop, and completely cripple the main force of Dagan.
Yang Qingyuan personally prefers to go directly to the Qianjun camp.
There is a saying in the art of war: use the right combination to win by surprise.
If the Zhou Dynasty now has the advantage, or is in a balance of power, Yang Qingyuan will choose to destroy its baggage, cut off its food and grass, and then advance slowly and steadily. This method is the safest.
But now the Zhou Dynasty is obviously at a disadvantage. The enemy is strong and we are weak, and our troops are many times larger than ours. At this time, we can only win by taking risks and taking surprise measures.
"Xueyang, do you think we should attack Wangnancheng or go straight to the Qianjun camp?"
Even so, Yang Qingyuan still asked Cao Xueyang's opinion.
Cao Xueyang is a woman, but she is a hero among women. She has great ideas and strategies, and she is a veteran general in the north who can lead an army on her own. Naturally, her rich practical experience is not comparable to that of Yang Qingyuan, so her opinions are naturally very important.
Cao Xueyang frowned slightly, then relaxed, "I think we should directly take the Central Army of Daqian and cooperate with Governor Li to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop."
"Give your opinion!"
Cao Xueyang didn't hesitate and said with a hearty smile, "Then I'll throw some light on it and ask Brother Yang not to laugh at my shallow knowledge!"
"Brother Yang should also know that Daqian's military food logistics is different from that of Dazhou! They will make dried meat and carry cattle and sheep when they go on an expedition. It's just that the number of troops facing this confrontation is large, so they will supplement it with corn. Food. And the same is true for the Qian army this time. Even if we can hit it with one strike and destroy all the food, grass and baggage of the Qian army, we can't completely destroy their combat power."
Yang Qingyuan did not interrupt and signaled Cao Xueyang to continue.
"Their central army must have carried a large amount of cattle, sheep and dried meat. With only cow, goat milk and dried meat, the cavalry of Daqian can meet their daily needs. When necessary, they can also slaughter cattle and sheep, so in the short term , destroying Wangnan City’s baggage granary will not effectively weaken the combat power of Daqian’s army!”
This is similar to what Yang Qingyuan thought. Both dried meat and cow and goat milk are high-protein foods, which are enough to meet the daily caloric requirements of the human body. In the short term, they will not be able to cut off the enemy's food and grass, but will expose themselves.
"Xueyang's thoughts are similar to mine, and if we can defeat Daqian's main army, then we actually don't know the names of the grain and grass supplies in Wangnancheng?!"
Yang Qingyuan had already set his sights on the supplies and luggage that Daqian had hoarded in Wangnan City.
Strategically, Yang Qingyuan admired the early Han Changping Marquis more than the Champion Marquis.
Although Changping Hou was not as good as the Champion Hou in terms of the number of beheadings, Changping Hou had an excellent habit of seizing a large amount of enemy supplies.
The Changping Marquis never set out to kill the enemy as his primary goal, but focused on achieving his own strategic goals, dealing a major blow to the enemy's economy and seizing the enemy's supplies. Every time he went on an expedition, he wanted to shovel all the Huns' turf and bring them back to the ancestors. Chinese.
For example, in the Battle of Monan by Changping Marquis, he captured 15,000 men and women, captured millions of cattle, horses and sheep, and defeated King Youxian of the Xiongnu.
The Xiongnu were a nomadic dynasty, and cattle, sheep, water and grass were the economic basis of the Xiongnu clan.
Although this battle did not kill many people, it destroyed the fertile land of water and grass occupied by the Youxian King and robbed a large number of cattle and sheep, severely damaging the Xiongnu's survival foundation and causing a major blow to the entire Xiongnu economy. .
This left only those who were waiting to starve to death, and they had no choice but to go their separate ways and find their own way out. In the following decades, King Youxian's troops did not invade the Han Dynasty.
This method of using war to support war makes the enemy lose the basis for survival, thereby defeating the enemy.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Using Changping Hou’s fighting style will make you richer as you fight. When attacking the enemy, you can also replenish your own economic losses. If Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had always implemented this The way of play, the economy in the later period will not collapse so completely.
War should have a purpose. Although Da Qian took the initiative to start the war this time, Yang Qingyuan also hoped to expand the results after victory and try to make Da Zhou's war more valuable.
"Xueyang is indeed a heroine. She agrees with me completely. Then we will let Wangnancheng go and go straight to the main force!"
When Yang Qingyuan praised Cao Xueyang, he also boasted a lot.
"So good!"
Cao Xueyang was overjoyed when he saw that Yang Qingyuan had the same idea as him.
Brother Yang is indeed an extraordinary person. He is a civil servant and has a good strategic vision!
"I have already sent my son to lead the cavalry back to the Tiance Army camp to inform Governor Li! As soon as Governor Li launches a surprise attack, we will break through from the rear of Daqian Army."
"Um!"
While the two were talking, Song Senxue, the general of Cangyun Xuanjia Army's vanguard battalion, "Smiling Yama", rushed over.
"Master Yang, something happened!"
Hearing what Song Senxue said, Yang Qingyuan's face turned solemn.
"The scouts from the forward battalion just came to report that a group of herdsmen have discovered traces of the army!"
"..."
Even if Yang Qingyuan knew why Song Senxue reacted like this, the army was now in enemy territory, and any omission could lead to a crisis for the army.
"Commander Song, please slow down your advance! Xueyang, please order a brother who can speak Yuan-Mongolian to follow me!"
"yes!"
Then Yang Qingyuan led a hundred cavalry out of the queue and headed towards the direction where the nomadic tribe was found. He wanted to confirm whether his identity was exposed?
Just before arriving at the tribe's headquarters, Yang Qingyuan asked in Yuan-Mongolian, "Which tribe are you from?!"
The young man who was responsible for guarding the tribe saw Yang Qingyuan's clothes and the Baiqi behind him, and immediately realized that this was a big shot, and immediately stepped forward and knelt down on one knee.
"Honored Sir, we are from the Dagan Agulan tribe!"
Yang Qingyuan looked domineering and said, "Tell your clan leaders to come out and see me!", and then led his people straight into the camp.
A group of young men wanted to stop him, but they didn't dare to take any action due to the power displayed by Yang Qingyuan!
Not long after, a middle-aged man came out. At this moment, Yang Qingyuan was lying on a wool blanket.
"I am the leader of the Agulan Tribe, Tie Qili. I wonder what I call this noble lord?!"
After saluting, the clan leader asked.
"Bold, this is the fallen prince of the Ogedai Khanate!"
Beside Yang Qingyuan, a bodyguard disguised as You Longqi shouted sharply.
When Tie Qili heard this, he immediately panicked. The prince of the Ogedai Khanate had such a distinguished status. He was so rude just now!
"Your Highness, I didn't know it was you who came here. It's really disrespectful. Your Highness, please forgive me!"
Yang Qingyuan said lazily, "It doesn't matter! Those who don't know are not guilty!"
Tie Qili seemed unaware of this arrogant and domineering attitude and his fluent Yuan-Mongolian.
"My army passed by here and saw that you have a tribe here, so I came here! Is there any fresh milk in your tribe?! My tongue has been numb from eating dried meat and milk cubes these days!"
"Yes, yes!" Tie Qili originally thought what this person was doing here, but he didn't expect it was for fresh milk.
"You go prepare fresh cow and goat milk, and you are preparing fresh beef and mutton. I want to take them away!" Yang Qingyuan looked arrogant and domineering, playing an arrogant prince to the fullest.
"yes!"
Although Tie Qili was unwilling in his heart, he did not dare to disobey. He was followed by hundreds of warriors, and there was a large group of people in the distance. If he was displeased, the Agulan tribe might be wiped out directly!
"I know that although you don't say it, you definitely don't want it in your heart! Ah Da! Give him the thing!"
Following Yang Qingyuan's words, the guard on the side took four pieces of horseshoe gold from his back and threw them on the ground.
"This is a gift from the Prince's Palace to you, so just keep it!"
Looking at the golden horseshoes on the ground, Tie Qili's eyes were filled with surprise. He was worthy of being a nobleman of the Ogedai Khanate, and his actions were really generous!
"Thank you, Your Highness, for the reward!"
Tie Qili looked at Ma Tijin and bowed his thanks repeatedly, and then went to prepare fresh meat and milk!
It didn't take long for Tie Qili to prepare meat and milk.
Yang Qingyuan casually took a cowhide bag from it, opened it and slowly poured it into his mouth. A strong taste poured into Yang Qingyuan's mouth and nose, but Yang Qingyuan remained calm. With his state of mind and cultivation, even if it was a
You can also eat canned herring without changing its color and with great taste.
However, most Chinese people cannot drink fresh milk that has just been squeezed out and then boiled. The smell is too strong.
But the more Yang Qingyuan behaves like this, the more he can confirm his identity.
After loading the meat and milk on the horse, Yang Qingyuan got on the horse and said, "The Agulan tribe's iron Qili, right? I've remembered you!"
After speaking, Yang Qingyuan waved his riding whip and galloped away.
Tie Qili was left looking at the four pieces of horseshoe gold in his hand with delight.
By doing this, even if someone inquires and gets the information that Prince Shiliemen passed by with a group of troops, no one will connect them with Zhou Jun, whether it is their fluent Yuanmeng language or their behavior and habits just now.
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After meeting up with the army, continue moving forward.
The news that Yang Guo brought to Li Chengen was that Yang Qingyuan's army would arrive and lie dormant near Daqian Army before the eighth day of February. In order not to affect Li Chengen's plan, Yang Qingyuan's army must speed up its advance.
"Brother Yang!"
Cao Xueyang was beside Yang Qingyuan and asked a question.
"If our identities were discovered just now, what would Brother Yang do?!"
In fact, Yang Qingyuan was already thinking about this question when he just learned the news!
Yang Qingyuan's answer is - in wartime, there must be no kindness to women.
A special team from Yingjiang encountered this problem during the Camel War.
When the special operations team of the Eagle Sauce family was deep behind enemy lines, they were discovered by two shepherds.
The group members voted on how to deal with it. 3 supported silencing and 2 disagreed, but the group leader still only tied them up. Later they broke free. As a result, only one person in the group survived, which indirectly caused a Black Hawk to be destroyed.
shoot down.
Therefore, if Tie Qili had just realized that there was something wrong with his and others' identities, although Yang Qingyuan could not bear it, he would definitely mobilize an army to silence him.
He would not let nearly 30,000 troops die just because of a woman's benevolence, even if this decision would conflict with his usual values.
Yang Qingyuan was never willing to massacre innocent civilians.
But under such circumstances, compared with the lives and deaths of 30,000 people, or even 200,000 people in the Tiance Army, Yang Qingyuan's concerns are not worth mentioning.
However, now that he has not been discovered, Yang Qingyuan has given up the idea of killing people and silencing them.
After all, it would not only take a lot of time to kill people and silence them, but also destroy the corpses and traces. It would also be very likely to be discovered by the experienced scouts of the Qianjun Army. It was better to just let nature take its course and tell others openly and honestly that the troops from the Lost Lie Sect had passed by.
"Brother Yang?!"
Seeing that Yang Qingyuan did not answer his question, Cao Xueyang was stunned for a moment, so he spoke in a low voice to remind him.
Yang Qingyuan smiled slightly and answered the question.