An Sanxi led the senior officers of the newly formed cavalry army and went thirty miles out of the city to greet the camel caravan coming from the new city. Thirty thousand people driving 100,000 camels formed the largest camel caravan in human history.
These camels were loaded with supplies, and fifty of them were tied together with reins to form a team. After leaving Malan Pass, they finally arrived at Duolun City after ten days of trekking.
Today, there is a cold wave on the grassland, with a level 5 wind. The snow foam blown up by the strong wind is commonly known as the big smoker. This kind of wind is very scary, because the snow foam will be blown into your collar, cuffs, and boot openings by the wind.
, then it melts when exposed to heat, and your warm clothes get wet. They no longer keep you warm, and then you get severe frostbite.
I am proud of the perfect winter clothes provided by Yang Fan. All the clothes have elastic bands tightening inside the cuffs and trouser legs. There are straps at the boots to tie them up. There is also a scarf or hood on the head. Even in such bad weather, there is still no
any problem.
An Sanxi and Zhao Shuigen hugged each other warmly. Zhao Shuigen was also an old man in Yang Fan's system. He is now the commander-in-chief of the militia in Yang's territory.
This time, he personally brought 30,000 militiamen to transport 100,000 camels to Duolun, as well as the supplies these camels were carrying.
"Brother, long time no see, you are now a major general too." An Sanxi said happily. Looking at the gold star on Zhao Shuigan's shoulder, he was very excited.
Now the first batch of servants who follow Yang Fan, as long as they have not died in battle, have taken up leadership positions. The lowest is an officer at the regimental and battalion level. Many of them are responsible persons on their own.
"Aren't you more powerful? You are already a lieutenant general." Zhao Shuigan said.
These people who followed Yang Fan in the early days have a circle and are all familiar with each other. "There will be a war soon. This time I will completely solve the Mongolian problem. This is an opportunity for everyone to make contributions."
"That's right, there won't be many opportunities like this. It's too cold, so let's go into the city. Let's take a rest first and let the brothers warm up." An Sanxi put his arm around Zhao Shuigan's shoulders and said.
One hundred thousand camels filled the streets of Duolun. Camels were everywhere.
In the Yamen in the center of the city, the Cavalry Corps headquarters is located to the west of the building complex.
An Sanxi and Zhao Shuigan were sitting cross-legged on the warm earthen kang, with a small kang table in the middle and a copper charcoal hot pot on it. They were drinking and cooking mutton.
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"My master has made up his mind to get rid of the Three Khanates and the Bayinnuoyan tribe in Mobei Mongolia before the war starts in Guihua City. I have brought you enough supplies and arms this time, and there are also enough
Cold-proof equipment for camping in the wild in winter. When do you plan to send troops, pick that first." Zhao Shuigen asked.
"If you attack the Chechen Khan first, you will alarm the Chahar people. Lin Dan Khan will be unable to sit still. Therefore, you cannot attack the Chechen Khan. First, stabilize the Chahar and Inner Khalkha five tribes." An Sanxi said thoughtfully.
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"I plan to attack Tuxie Tuhan in the middle first. Then attack to the northwest to attack the Bayinnuoyan tribe. Finally, attack Zhasak Tuhan to the south. Push all the way to the Altai Mountains and threaten the Wara people south of the Tianshan Mountains from the north.
.Let the Oirat Alliance not dare to act rashly."
Zhao Shuigen slapped his thigh and said: "No wonder your brother has been promoted the fastest and is the only one among us old brothers who has been promoted to lieutenant general. You can always think of joining me."
After saying that, he took out Yang Fan's letter from his arms.
"Before I came, the master talked to me. This is what the master meant. First stabilize the Chahar people, so don't touch the Chechen Khan."
The territory of the Chechen Khan is in the eastern part of Outer Mongolia today. To the north is the Lake Baikal region of the Buryat Mongols. To the east, across the Khalkha River, are the five Inner Khalkha tribes. To the southeast is the Chahar tribe of Lindan Khan
.The southwest is Yang Fan’s Duolun City.
Therefore, as long as the territory of the Chechen Khan is stable, Eastern Mongolia will be stable. Lin Dan Khan is very dissatisfied with the Oara people who are forming alliances in the west and not playing with themselves.
He believed that to elect the leader of the Mongolian alliance, he should also elect him, the emperor of the Northern Yuan Dynasty.
It's a pity that the Oara people don't care about him at all. They don't want to play with the Tatars.
Although the Tumut and Ordos people are also Tatars, these traitors have obviously defected to the Oara people after his western expedition last year.
Yang Fan went to beat up Wala, but it was too late for him to be happy. At this time, he was probably more gloating about his misfortune.
After reading the letter, An Sanxi finally felt relieved. The master's idea was very practical. He was most worried that the master would fight the Chechen Khan first.
Yang Fan analyzed the situation very incisively and had a deep understanding of the contradictions and interdependence of various Mongolian ministries. Not only did he have the same idea as him, but he also gave him full authorization in the letter. The cavalry army was fully authorized to him until
After solving the two Mobei Khanates and the Bayinnuoyan tribe, they went to Yinshan to join forces with him.
"When the blizzard subsides, I will send troops right away. This place is for you. You must guard this place. I'm worried that this year the slaves will launch a large-scale attack on Monan. Last year, the slaves launched a large-scale attack on the Chahar people.
Three of the eight major tribes have surrendered to Jiannu. Lin Dan Khan has become frightened."
An Sanxi took a sip of wine and continued: "The reason why Jiannu allowed us to grow here is because of Lin Danhan's restraint. They did not dare to attack us in a big way. They were afraid that the Chahar people would take the opportunity to sneak attack on their hometown. But now
The Chahar people have been beaten to death. This year we will be in great danger."
Zhao Shuigen studied the map carefully before coming. Duolun is just east of Zhangjiakou. In other words, as long as the city of Duolun is not lost, the slaves will not be able to get outside Zhangjiakou. And Yang Fan's logistics supply line only enters the grassland from Zhangjiakou.
Before Zhangjiakou was within the pass, Jiannu could not attack.
Zhao Shuigen said: "I saw that Duolun has once again built a layer of cement and granite outside the rammed earth city wall. It is already very strong. This time I brought 100,000 of the most advanced third-generation flintlock rifles.
I will give you 50,000 guns, and I will keep 50,000 guns. There are also 60 twelve-pound cannons. Even if a hundred thousand enemies attack, I can defend it."
An Sanxi nodded, the weapons and equipment were already far ahead of the Jian Nu. Even in the field, he was not afraid of the Jian Nu. The flintlock rifles completely suppressed the heavy arrows of the Jian Nu. Besides, Duolun City could also be armed with 20,000 to 30,000 militiamen. It was enough to defend the city.
City.
Zhao Shuigen will bring three militia divisions this time. One is to escort the camel team and supplies to Ansanxi. The second one is to take over the defense of Duolun City. Zhao Shuigen will be appointed as the commander of the Duolun garrison. The three militia divisions will be stationed in Duolun City.
Lun.
From now on, the cavalry army and the infantry army will follow Yang Fan in his western expedition.
The cavalry corps and infantry corps, as field troops, will be the main force of Yang Fan's westward march. From now on, local defense will be handed over to the militia division.
