Chapter 6: Chi Li (Part 2) After settling Wang Fubao and others, Li Xu called Fang Yannian and asked about the detailed combat situation after leaving the fortress. The reason why he arranged for Wang Xuba and Dou Cong to rush to Shi Bike
Khan took the initiative to attack before arriving. On the one hand, he wanted to give Shibi's followers a strong warning, warning the opponent that the Great Wall was not as defenseless as they thought. On the other hand, the two cavalry who tried to attack also had the purpose of collecting intelligence.
Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle. In this fierce battle that is about to break out, both the enemy and ourselves are almost blind. One side does not regard the enemy as an opponent at all, and the other side knows nothing about the enemy's situation.
Marching Commander Shi Fang Yannian completed the task assigned by Li Xu very well. He not only figured out the general attack direction of the Turks through the mouths of the prisoners, but also very systematically summarized the fighting strength and fighting will of the warriors of each tribe.
"As expected by the general, the old thief Shi Bi planned to divide his troops into two groups, one going along Mayi, Yanmen, and south of Henan, and the other was preparing to attack Zhuojun, Boling, and Jijun, and approach Luoyang, the eastern capital!" With a few points!
In a tone of admiration, Fang Yannian reported in a low voice that before leaving the fortress, he also suspected whether his coach was making too much fuss. After personal investigation, he discovered that Li Xu did not overestimate the appetite of the Turks at all.
In fact, the Turks had no intention of leaving any room for concession to the Central Plains this time. In the luggage of a certain Da Aijin who died in the battle, Fang Yannian actually found the "imperial edict" that this person was named Khan of Protecting Ying.
From the hastily drawn map by the Turkic King Ting, Fang Yannian judged that the fiefdom of the tribe leader was roughly in Nankang, Lingnan. The Hengyang area was not only far across the Yangtze River, but also far beyond the control of the tribes outside the Great Wall during the Five Husties.
southernmost limit
After Yang Guang showed off by wrapping silk around tree branches, the Saishang tribe all believed that the Central Plains was so prosperous that it was filled with gold and that the warehouses contained food that could never be eaten.
According to the rules, the shepherds naturally want to go south to get a share of the pie.
"Some tribal leaders never thought that they would pay the price for going south. Until we reached the edge of his camp, he thought there was a misunderstanding between his warriors and the Turkic Wolf Riders." He glanced at his coach's expression secretly.
, Fang Yannian continued to report, "The warriors under his command are very brave and good at fighting. They often have three or four arrows in their bodies, but they still struggle and refuse to fall!"
From a tactical perspective alone, Fang Yannian believed that the herdsmen who came from afar were simply vulnerable. But in terms of personal physical strength and combat ability, the tribal warriors were all elite soldiers. "Afterwards, General Wang Xuba and I concluded,
I feel that survival on the grassland is difficult, and those who survive are the strongest men, so their ability to fight alone is far stronger than our ordinary soldiers!"
"It's true that shepherds have to learn to ride horses, herd animals, hunt, and slaughter animals from the age of six or seven!" Li Xu nodded and responded in a low voice. He also remembered that when he was in Su Chuo tribe, those teenagers would train their courage by slaughtering captives.
In the past, the shepherds regarded this violent behavior as glory, but for the Central Plains people, it was barbaric from head to toe.
"General Dou has sent people to Yanmen to warn the Detachment of Women not to underestimate the enemy's combat effectiveness because of their poor equipment and sloppy formation. General Wang believes that in this situation it is best to fight evil with evil. Blind defense is not the answer. It is best to
Before Shibi Khan's wolf riders come up, concentrate your efforts on a battle of annihilation to completely shatter the confidence of those who are helping you!"
"Suba is right." Li Xu was very happy that his general could consider the war from an overall perspective, "but I need to know more detailed information, including the exact locations of Shibi, Gutuolu and others. A battle lasted three days and five days."
It is difficult to end, and the brothers must ensure that they can calmly retreat to the Great Wall before the wolf cavalry pounces on them."
"My subordinates failed to complete this task!" Fang Yannian replied very apologetically, "My subordinates found out Shi Bi's approximate location very clearly. His main attack direction is on the side of the Detachment of Women. His marching direction is very clear, and his marching speed is also very stable.
However, Lu Han's whereabouts were very erratic. His troops and horses were moving fast and slowly, as if they were hesitating about something important. Calculating the average distance, he might not be able to reach the foot of the Great Wall in another five days, but if he
Give up the baggage and only bring the cavalry to attack. I'm afraid one day and one night will be enough."
Li Xu shook his head, not intending to blame anyone. "This is the cunning point of Gutuolu!" He smiled and comforted the other party, "The last battle at Yanmen gave him a long memory, so this time he tried to pull us away from the Great Wall.
He is tempted to go out and have a clean and decisive battle in a place he is familiar with."
"No wonder General Wang and I had a smooth journey out of the fortress and defeated so many tribes, but no one seriously pursued us!" Relating it to his own experience, Fang Yannian immediately broke out in a cold sweat, "There is a tribe of warriors who are extremely skilled in bows and horses, but they have been fighting with us.
Keep your distance, General Wang asked me to bring back the flags of these people’s accomplices and tell you that they may be acquaintances of the Su Chuan tribe!”
He grabbed the battle flag behind the saddle. Li Xu's eyes were immediately attracted to the swans flying in formation. It was the flag of Linren but not Su Chuobu. Soon, his sharp eyes slowly softened.
With the help of the elite soldiers trained by Xu Dayan and the marriage relationship between Tao Kuo Tuosi and Gu Tuolu, the two brothers Xier and Su Chuifuli have successfully replaced the previous Great Khan and become the supreme ruler of the entire Xi tribe.
Therefore, on the battle flag of the Su Chuan tribe, the white swan leading the team should have a crown on its head. However, the battle flag captured by Fang Yannian did not have any decorations on the heads of the swans.
But that battle flag did come from near Crescent Lake. In addition to the tribes that fought side by side with him, Xuzi couldn't think of any other khan who would be willing to use the expensive and gorgeous Sichuan brocade instead of wool to make a flag like this.
Jacquard twill Sichuan brocade was only sold to the warehouses of the Suchu tribe by merchants during the two years when he left the fortress and just came back from the fortress. Since then, wars broke out frequently in the Central Plains, and the Shu brocade has become an almost extinct luxury product in Hebei.
I have no chance to see him
Duer and Aslan from the Suchu tribe, Gosana from the Shetu tribe, and Hou Quli from the Bishi tribe, these good friends from childhood appeared one after another in front of Xuzi. From the bottom of his heart, these friends are all
He is an upright man, and his treatment of others is no worse than that of Wu Heitai, Yu Wenshiji, Samurai Qi and others he met after returning from outside the Great Wall. But now, Xuzi and these former friends have to draw swords against each other for their own people.
"That group of people is less than a day's journey from here!" Seeing Xu Zi's face instantly turn sad, Fang Yannian reminded in a low voice, "According to General Wang Xuba's judgment, several other large groups of tribesmen on the fortress will be within three days.
We will also rush to the foot of the Great Wall. If the general wants to stop the enemy's majesty again, he may find an opportunity in the last three days!"
"Let's try our best!" Xuzi quickly recovered from his thoughts and resolutely agreed to Duer. Aslan and others were heroes for a while, but after they entered the Great Wall, they would not show any mercy to the defeated. On the grassland, the weak
There is no chance of survival. This is the traditional difference between Hu people and Han people. It will not change at all because of the goodwill in the hearts of a few people. He thought of that crazy afternoon again, where the blood of the defeated and the cheers of the victor were intertwined.
After the successful feast and the following lonely and cold mornings, the shepherds happily put iron collars on the necks of the female slaves and carved various patterns on the faces of the male captives...
He must not allow a similar ending to happen to his people. If God still thinks that the disasters suffered by the Central Plains are not enough, Aslan and others must first see his body before entering the Great Wall. Xuzi knows that before shooting
The only people who could compare with him in terms of skills were Li Yuan and Aslan. The former's archery skills he only heard about from rumors, but the latter was his master who taught him step by step how to use bows and arrows...
"Does the general have any other orders?" Fang Yannian was unable to adapt to Li Xu's changing expression and asked tentatively.
"You go back and seize the time to write a military report. It must be sent to the Chinese Army before midnight tonight. You can ask a few more subordinates to help. They will record it. If you dictate it, you can tell everything you saw and heard after leaving the fortress. As long as you communicate with
This war is related, so write it down in detail!" Li Xu pondered for a moment, and then solemnly gave instructions.
"And!" The other party just turned around and was stopped by him from behind, "After you finish writing, take the time to rest. I hope you can stay with me in the next battle!"
"Me?" Fang Yannian hesitated, unable to believe his ears. He was just Wang Xuba's marching commander, and there was still a long way to go from the position of Zhao Ziming, Shi Defang and others. Besides, he himself didn't like to be locked up all day long.
During the time when he was working with Wang Xuba, a staff member who gave advice in the military tent, he had become accustomed to the heroic attitude of sleeping on horseback with a horizontal knife in his hand.
"If I go out to fight, there is no one more suitable to be my guide than you!" Li Xu laughed again, his weathered face full of trust. "When General Wang comes back, I will assign him another long history."
When Wang Xuba and Dou Cong were leading the cavalry around Wanquanwei, the herdsmen coming from afar would fix their eyes on the smoke and dust raised by Wang and Dou's horses.
A sentry of troops from the distant castle will surely catch the intruder by surprise.
Asahi is ready to personally lead this army out of the enemy's territory. Although he knows that Ashina Gutuoru is ready to lead the wolf cavalry to attack at any time, the roles of hunter and prey often change in an instant. Gutuolu's idea is good, but it may not be
