Chapter four hundred and eighty, the grain transport team in the snow(1/2)
The wind and snow are howling, and the snow has gradually become heavier in the civilized world in recent days.
Although it can't be called heavy snow, it is no longer comparable to light snow.
This change in weather undoubtedly increased the difficulty for the grain transport team to transport grain.
Including Luo Cheng and Liu Kai and other two Hundred Cavalry Commanders.
Each of the cavalrymen was covered with raincoats and bamboo hats to protect themselves from the wind and snow.
But you have to believe that they are definitely not the only ones who suffer in the heavy snow.
Compared with the grain transport team that has been in motion for a long time, the horse thieves who are responsible for staying at the camp are undoubtedly more uncomfortable.
A grain transport team consisting of one thousand cavalry.
How huge is the momentum?
Movements of this level cannot be hidden at all.
From a long distance away, a group of horse thieves squatting there were already aware of it.
It's just that the wind and snow were too strong, and the constant blowing sound really affected their hearing.
A matter of life and death.
How dare those horse thieves in charge of the camp be careless?
Regardless of the cold snow on the ground.
After pushing aside a lot of snow with both hands, he put his ears directly to the ground.
The coldness at that moment was so intense that it almost caused his brain to go into shock.
After quickly confirming the movement coming from far away.
He immediately jumped up from the ground.
Then he rubbed his ears vigorously.
It was so cold that I almost felt like my ears were going to freeze off!
"The food transport team! Apart from the Central Plains people's food transport team, I can't think of any other possibilities for this level of movement!"
The horse thief who confirmed the movement quickly went back to report the situation.
Since we have to stay a while.
Obviously, this large army of horse thieves cannot stray too far from here.
After hearing the news, the one-eyed dragon Buhe, Battle and others all frowned.
This grain transport team from the Central Plains came at the right time.
It is very risky for them to brave the wind and snow to deprive them of food.
His proud riding and shooting skills were also difficult to display.
However, at this moment, they obviously have no way out.
Calculate the grain transportation efficiency of the grain transportation team.
If you miss this time.
The next time will have to wait until at least eight or nine days.
But the people of their various tribes have been short of food for a long time.
Wait another eight or nine days?
How many people would starve to death?
Can't wait any longer!
After a quick exchange of glances, the horse bandit leaders could see in each other's eyes their determination to grab food.
The one-eyed dragon Buhe spoke in a deep voice...
"The plan remains unchanged, mount up and grab food!"
All the prairie people are good riders on horseback.
Even in the wind and snow, each of these movements is still neat.
After getting on their horses, the grain-stealing troops, numbering 1,736 in total, officially set off.
By the way, six hundred of them were from the Hanar tribe.
That is, under Battelle's command.
When confirming the quantity.
After learning this number, Buhe, the one-eyed dragon, couldn't help but feel fear in his heart.
Sure enough, your uncle will always be your uncle.
Even if the Tu Emperor is in trouble, he will not be worse than this group of horse thieves.
Just like Luo Cheng and their grain transport team, it was difficult to conceal their whereabouts because of the large number of cavalry.
This is obviously the case for this group of horse thieves who robbed food.
The movement of more than 1,700 horses galloping around was no bigger than that of Luo Cheng and others.
Marching on the grassland all year round.
Regarding the movement caused by the large number of horses running wildly, Liu Kai was undoubtedly more sensitive than Luo Cheng.
"A large number of cavalry are running towards us!"
When Luo Cheng heard this, his heart suddenly thumped.
"Could it be General Bai Ze and the others?"
"impossible!"
Liu Kai shook his head very simply.
"After the winter, the two generals focused most of their energy on protecting the three grassland cities from horse thieves, and they couldn't get away from it at all!"
"In other words, he's a horse thief?!"
Luo Cheng's eyelids twitched quickly.
Both of them were undoubtedly smart people, and they straightened out the whole thing in no time.
As the enemy cavalry units approached, the roaring of horseshoes became louder and louder.
After all, Luo Cheng is the cavalry commander of the cavalry.
Based on this movement and sound, it is still possible to determine the approximate number of troops of the opponent.
Then a wry smile appeared on his face...
"Listen to the news, at least around 1,500 horses, what you were worried about happened. The horse thieves on the grassland have united!"
Liu Kai also showed a wry smile when he heard this.
He had been worried before that the horse thieves had become too honest in recent days and would join forces to rob food for the sake of livelihood.
Now it turned out that he had expected it, but for this kind of thing, it would be better not to have expected it.
Facing such a large number of horse thieves, even if they can win with a slight equipment advantage.
There will also be a relatively heavy price to pay.
"This is not far from Baima City. General Burigude should be inspecting Baima City at this time!"
While talking, Liu Kai quickly sent a cavalry to bypass the area and rush to Baima City to ask for help.
If reinforcements can arrive in time, the casualties and losses of their food transport team should be controllable.
"Notify everyone, prepare to fight!"
While shouting, Luo Cheng quickly took down the crossbow hanging from his horse, and at the same time, a ruthless look flashed in his eyes.
"If you want to disturb the food transport team of our civilization from all over the world, you must be mentally prepared to pay the price!"
"Prepare Tactics No. 2!"
The No. 2 tactic mentioned by Luo Cheng refers to the staged shooting tactic.
For cavalry in battle, the hand crossbow only fires one shot.
Naturally, this precious crossbow arrow cannot be wasted meaninglessly in a salvo.
So, consider different situations.
Luo Cheng had already laid out various tactics in advance.
When the cavalry is charging at full speed over a long distance, the entire cavalry formation will be stretched out uncontrollably for a long time.
Because the speed of each horse and the weight of the cavalry, the riding skills are different and cannot be exactly the same.
And the charge that goes hand in hand like in movies and TV series can only be said to be a film and television effect.
To be continued...