In this section, the terrain on both sides of the Xiaoqing River slopes roughly from southeast to northwest. To the southeast is Changbai Mountain, and across the Xiaoqing River in the northwest, it transitions from plains to depressions and continuous swamps.
Changbai Mountain is not a high mountain or a famous mountain, but because it rises abruptly from the plains, the mountain is extremely majestic and steep. Standing on the top of the mountain, if there are no lingering clouds and fog blocking the view, you can see far away.
Zhang Rong, Yan Shi and his party rode light horses from the direction of Guide Town and met up with Zhang Rong's subordinate Liu Bin at Hongtan Ridge. Then they entered Huashan Mountain and crossed the blue stone cliff. When crossing this pass, the north wind lifted up the high cliff.
The ice and gravel fell down heavily, injuring one man and two horses.
So after the group met Dong Jin who was stationed here, they decided to rest for two days before continuing their return journey.
But he never thought that after resting for half an hour, he would see the actions of the Mongolian army with his own eyes.
"They plan to eat Wanyan Salara's troops as well... They really have a big appetite." Zhang Rong murmured.
These people had all seen the Mongolian army attacking like fire, and knew very well what kind of destructive power this grassland nation had. After more than a month, they saw the Mongolian army attacking with tens of thousands of cavalry again, and they were still heartbroken.
They saw white or gray Sulu battle flags fluttering, and under the flags gathered various numbers of armored cavalry. They were armed with armor captured after several raids on the mainland of Jin.
And more cavalry are constantly approaching, and the queue is constantly expanding. Countless horses are galloping back and forth, gathering or dispersing, coming out or disappearing, so that standing on the top of the mountain it is almost impossible to see the head and tail.
As far as the eye can see, it seems that there are galloping war horses everywhere. These war horses and the knights on the horses seem to be the same, but in fact, each one must bear special responsibilities in the entire military system.
Zhang Rong and others were not familiar with the Mongolian army, but they could clearly see from a distance that the seemingly chaotic front actually contained a refined and effective command system, so that the entire army seemed like a gray-black
A huge living creature, as if it has a unified mind.
This huge living creature covered the open field and rushed towards Wanyan Salara's men with its claws and fangs bared.
The cavalry stirred up so much dust that everyone's sight was gradually blocked. But they could still see the cavalry as fast as lightning, and heard the sound of thousands of horses galloping on the ground, combined with the high-pitched shouts of countless Mongolians.
This momentum and shock are simply incomprehensible and unfeelable to those who have not seen it with their own eyes.
Everyone felt out of breath, and their chests seemed to be pressed by something.
They are all warriors with considerable combat experience, but the more experienced they are, the more they can feel the power of the Mongolian army. At this time, they simply cannot imagine how powerful Ding Haijun is who can defeat the Mongolian cavalry.
After a while, Zhang Rong narrowed his eyes and said: "Wanyan Salara is over! Daijin's Shandong Road Tongjun Division is over!"
"The Mongolian army left a small number of men to clean the battlefield, and the rest of the troops went directly to the west... Huang Slap Wudian couldn't escape." Yan Shi sighed.
"Will the Mongolian army go deep again? Will there be another war in Laizhou?" Dong Jin asked.
"Jie Shuai said he wouldn't do it, so of course he wouldn't do it," Zhang Rong said.
"What did Commander-in-Chief say?" Dong Jin asked again.
Among the three, Zhang Rong is older and has rich experience, and is vaguely regarded as a senior by the other two. He and Guo Ning also talked a lot. At this time, he stroked his beard, recalled for a moment, and then told Guo Ning
Take out the words.
"It has only been seven years since Temujin established the Great Mongol Kingdom. No matter how much he broke up the tribes in the grasslands and organized them into thousands of households, the habits of the tribes in the grasslands were not easy to change. At this time, every thousand households in the Mongolian army
Just like a small tribe, every thousand households follow Temujin in order to increase their own strength and gain benefits through foreign conquests."
Zhang Rong sighed with emotion: "Not long ago, they suffered a big loss under Laizhou City and their vitality was damaged. They will never be able to easily raise weapons again. After all, those Qianhu Nayans will return to the grassland, and they will have to deal with their own
The people of the tribe have made an explanation. If Genghis Khan wants to raise troops to retaliate, he will have to recruit thousands of powerful households whose strength has not been lost."
Dong Jin was a little worried: "I heard that there are ninety-five thousand households in Mongolia!"
"Ninety-five thousand households, there is no reason to go out in full force. Then there are no people left to guard the thousands of miles of Mongolian territory? Commander Ji said that the Mongolian army penetrated into Hebei this time, and probably used sixty or seventy thousand people.
households, and the troops were divided into three groups to raid. Although the main force is returning to Zhongdu one after another at this moment, it is not easy for them to gather troops and horses to come to Shandong. "
Dong Jin said: "The Mongolian army is so fierce. I'm afraid they won't be willing to fail, right? Is it difficult for them to launch one or two major offensives in retaliation?"
"Ajin, think about it, if the Mongolian army wants to capture the Dinghai navy, how many thousands of households will it have to mobilize?"
"There must be more troops than Tuo Lei originally commanded."
"That's right!" Zhang Rong clapped his hands: "Ten thousand households were defeated by us. If the Mongols want to win, they have to send more troops. Is fifteen thousand households enough? Or twenty or thirty thousand households.
?You think about it, the fourth prince Tuo Lei, who is said to be Genghis Khan's favorite son, can only lead ten thousand households. So, who is the commander who can lead twenty or thirty thousand households? Such scheduling and relationships
The overall strategy of the entire southward attack may even be related to the distribution of power within Mongolia, which is not that easy."
Dong Jin was still thinking, but Yan Shi nodded repeatedly: "In the final analysis, Tuo Lei will not be willing to give up his sole responsibility. He is fighting fiercely now, obviously just to vent his anger, to win a few battles and cover up the defeat.
Shame. The more active he is and the harder he works, the situation in Shandong will not change significantly."
At this point, he smiled to himself with a complicated expression, and said meaningfully: "That's good. Tuo Lei can be regarded as helping Guo Jieshuai, Wan Yan Sala and Huang La Wudian, and what they have received
The soldiers and horses are defeated and killed as soon as possible, it will be good for everyone!"
Zhang Rong knew that Yan Shi was still soft-hearted. He saw Huang Lai Wudian's men slaughtering the people and looting wantonly, and he really hated him to the extreme. However, after all, Guo Ning was a high-ranking member of the imperial court, and some words were inappropriate for him to say indiscriminately.
Just as he was about to say a few words of comfort, Dong Jin had already said in a deep voice: "Exactly, one of these dog officials will die."
Dong Jin was young and energetic, and he had lived along the Xiaoqing River where grass bandits and bandits were active since he was a child. He witnessed Jin officials oppressing the people, expropriating the fields and grain, and even massacring the fleeing people, thinking that he had done something to defeat the thieves. There were some things that he just didn't want to say in the past.
, I just didn’t dare to say it.
But in the past few days, his relatives and family members had all moved to Laizhou and were treated well, so some of his hatred and hostility towards the imperial court could not be suppressed.
Zhang Rong looked at the two of them and said with a wry smile: "Listening to what you said, it seems that I should go to Yang An'er."
Yan Shi let out a hey.
Dong Jin shook his head repeatedly and said, "Yang An'er can't do it!"
"He is one of the best heroes in Shandong, why can't he?" Zhang Rong laughed casually. He had been traveling around Jinan these days and had no idea what was happening elsewhere.
Dong Jin had the identity of a personal guard under Guo Ning and was very well-informed. He immediately said: "A few days ago, Yang An'er planned to raise troops to sweep across Shandong. However, the commander only led a long-distance attack with 200 cavalry. At Yang An'er's base, Yang An'er was forced to kneel down and beg for mercy.
!I heard that Yang An'er wanted to give his girl to get married, but Jie Shuai was not moved by the beauty and refused the marriage! Later, the two families agreed not to attack each other, and Jie Shuai even took back Deng from Yang An'er.
Zhou and Dinghaizhou!”
Having said this, Dong Jin imagined Guo Ning's majesty on Moqi Mountain and showed an envious expression.
Zhang Rong was surprised: "Yang An'er is going to raise an army?"
"Well, Commander Jie went to Juzhou ten days ago. Yang An'er should have sent troops by now. Maybe the army has crossed Muling Pass and besieged Yidu."
"Ah Jin! It's such a big deal! You have to tell me early! Even if the two families don't attack each other, this is still a war for the boss, and the road is not going to be easy!"
Zhang Rong felt that this return trip was not going smoothly, and sweat broke out on his forehead. He shouted and ordered his subordinates to pack their luggage and prepare to set off.
