The continuous battle between Qiang and Hu really stimulated Ma Tie.
He kept giving orders to urge the army to speed up its march. However, due to various reasons, the march speed was never fast.
If it had been Ma Chao, the three armies would have marched incredibly fast with just one order.
After all, Ma Tie is a bit young, and he has no impressive record before. Even with the help of Ma Cheng and others, his control over the army is still far from enough. After all, this army values your prestige and your merits.
Ma Chao was able to easily control the Ma Jiajun, which was gained from repeated great victories. Although Ma Teng was favored by Ma Teng, his prestige in the army was never high. If he wanted to be able to turn his arm, he must at least show his strength.
A convincing record.
Perhaps, this is why Ma Teng can't wait and wants Ma Tie to fight.
As Ma Chao's reputation grows, Ma Tie will never be able to compete with Ma Chao if he doesn't have outstanding achievements.
Ma Tie was anxious, but he also understood that some things couldn't be rushed.
Finally, Ma Jiajun arrived at the Li family ranch, but news of Tang Ti's tragic defeat came...
"What did you say?"
Ma Tie's eyes turned red, "Tang Ti's entire army was wiped out?"
"Exactly!"
"How is this possible... He had gone smoothly in the previous period and captured seven villages of the Han army. Why did he lose in the blink of an eye?"
"this……"
With a sad face, the scout told Ma Tie everything he had learned.
Ma Tie was stunned and sat down on the couch, unable to say a word for a long time...
how so?
Ma Tie set out from Wuwei in high spirits, thinking that he would be able to achieve some great feats. Who knows, but this sudden blow of cold water chilled his heart. Tang Ti lost... In other words, the Han army may send troops at any time to attack from a pincer attack.
Horse iron.
"Uncle Cheng, what should I do?"
Ma Cheng sighed in his heart and thought to himself: Shoucheng, you are in a hurry after all!
Ma Tie is very smart and capable, and he is also good at martial arts. He is indeed a character.
But Ma Teng doted on Ma Tie so much that Ma Tie was like a flower in a greenhouse, unable to withstand the wind and rain.
Ma Chao, at the age of twelve, had already picked up a gun and mounted a horse to fight against Xiliang.
And what about Ma Tie?
At the age of eighteen, he took charge of the military as soon as he went to war, and he had never experienced so many hardships.
Of course, this is also related to everyone's optimism before. Everyone believed that with the combined strength of the Ma Jiajun and Qiang Hu, the Hongze people would not be able to resist. But now it seems that everyone has underestimated the Han army, even more so.
That Cao Peng.
Before Ma Chao set out, he visited Ma Cheng.
"Cao Peng is a deceitful man, and Dao Zhi praised him very much at that time.
This person has real abilities and is not a person who has gained a false reputation. Hongze people are nothing to worry about...but the Qiang and Hu may not be Cao Peng's opponent. If the Qiang and Hu do not come out in this battle and do not provoke the Han army, it is impossible to say
There is still some chance of winning... But Tang Ti's attack on the Northwest Muyuan is tantamount to giving Cao Peng an excuse. The outcome of this battle is yet to be determined."
Ma Cheng, originally thought Ma Chao was being alarmist.
But now it seems that Ma Chao has some understanding of Cao Peng.
After all, the reason why the Red Water Collection failed was Cao Peng's accidental participation. Even if Dou Lan deliberately concealed it, he could not hide it from the Ma family. Moreover, Hu Bai died in the battle, which also made Ma Chao pay more attention to Cao Peng.
focus on.
Ma Cheng glanced at Ma Tie and said softly: "Young Master, the current situation requires us to understand the situation in the northwest pastoral plains before we go out to fight without authorization. The Li family ranch is not in a hurry. In my opinion, it is better to retreat thirty miles.
Just wait and see what happens.”
Ma Tie was unwilling to give in, but he also knew that now was not the time to act on impulse.
If Tang Ti is defeated, then Hongze will gather all his strength to defend the Li family ranch. At that time, he will have to attack by force to succeed. Even if he captures the Li family ranch, he will still have to face a pincer attack by the Han army in the northwest Muyuan area, which is not suitable.
Move troops.
Thinking of this, Ma Tie could only nod in frustration, "Just as Uncle Cheng said, let's retreat thirty miles and set up camp."
This is indeed frustrating!
As soon as we arrived at Lijia Muyuan, we didn't even see the shadow of the enemy, so we had to retreat...
Anyone else would feel frustrated.
But there was nothing we could do about it. Who allowed Tang Ti to suffer a disastrous defeat?
Ma Tie looked at the outline of the Li family ranch in the distance. After a while, he gritted his teeth, turned his horse's head, and led the army back slowly.
At the same time, Li Qi, who was far away on the watchtower of the Li family ranch, could not help but feel relieved and let out a sigh of relief as he watched the Ma family army retreat slowly.
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The great victory at Fengmingtan was beyond everyone's expectations.
No one expected that the Han army, which was defeated first and then won, would fight so fiercely, so painfully, and so unscrupulously.
"Thirty thousand Qiang and Hu, five thousand Han troops!"
Li Qi shook his head and said to Li Ding: "Six times more powerful than yourself, but not at all confused. Lure the enemy deep, indulge the enemy's soldiers, and then determine the outcome in one fell swoop. The commander-in-chief of the Han army is unpredictable, and he can predict the enemy like a god."
, it’s really not that easy.
Such a person obeyed Cao Peng's orders and was willing to serve Cao Peng.
Xiao Ding, do you think it would be possible for you to win as happily as the Han army in Muyuan, northwest China?"
Li Ding's face turned red and he couldn't say a word.
Previously, the Han army had been defeated in consecutive battles, but he didn't have a good word to say.
Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, the victory and defeat suddenly reversed. Thirty thousand Qiang and Hu troops were almost wiped out. The Han army's victory shocked the entire Hongze and even Hexi... Even the arrogant Dou Hu, this
I couldn't say a word for two days. Everyone was thinking about one question, that is, if the Han army used troops against Hongze, could they resist it?
Grandpa was right!
Hongze, things are really going to change this time...
"Grandpa, you said Cao Peng... no, will General Cao really attack Hongze?"
Li Qi rubbed his face and stretched.
"It's just sooner or later." He held his hand on the railing of the watchtower, looked into the distance, and said softly: "No one would be willing to sit back and watch the existence of Hongze. General Cao was ordered to suppress Hexi, changed the court decision of the year, and established a government office
In Hongze... It is said that one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers. There can only be one voice in Hongze. How can he tolerate others giving orders? Before, he could give in, he could be humble, and he could remain silent. But now, he doesn't need to do that.
If your uncle, the Dou family, doesn't understand the importance, Cao Peng will no longer be merciful.
I heard that 8,000 families of immigrants have arrived at Hongshui Camp, accompanied by a large number of people. Moreover, Zhang Ji, the governor of Anding County, personally crossed the river to visit. Do you know what that means? That means that the court will not sit back and watch Cao Peng.
It's hard to stand alone in Hexi. Cao Youxue, all he needs now is an excuse, an excuse to make Hongze surrender..."
Li Ding was silent and didn't know what to say.
That’s right, one mountain can’t accommodate two tigers.
This Hongze, and even the whole of Hexi, only needs one voice.
Although Hong Ze has lived in Hexi for hundreds of years and is deeply rooted, in comparison, he cannot be compared to the orthodoxy of the imperial court.
"Grandpa, what should we do?"
Li Qi's fingers tapped lightly on the railing of the watchtower.
There were only two of them, his grandfather and grandson, on the upper floor, so there was no need to worry. The walls had ears.
He glanced at the camp of the Hongze Allied Forces in the pasture. He saw that the camp of the Allied Forces was deserted...
Presumably, Geng Qing and others are thinking about the way out for the future just like him. Cao Peng's move is really too fierce! Without sending a single soldier, he only relies on the 5,000 Han troops in Muyuan in the northwest (including
The nearly three thousand Xiutu soldiers actually defeated the Qiang and Hu who were six times their own strength. This kind of victory would definitely shock them.
Two days ago, these tribal leaders were still shouting that "the Han army is incompetent" and that the northwest Muyuan should be taken back.
But now, who would dare to say such a thing?
It is estimated that the situation over there at Hongshuiji is not much different from that in the coalition camp at the moment. You say that husband and wife are birds of the same forest, and they fly separately when disaster strikes. Although there is no such saying in this era, Li Qi can still
From the calmness of the coalition camp, I can feel the signs of Hongze falling apart... Hongze may not be able to hold on for long.
"Xiao Ding, you will take people to Fengming Beach tonight."
"Fengming Beach?"
Although the Han army called their station "Fengmingtan", most Hongze people did not recognize this name.
But now, it is estimated that no one will object.
At Fengmingtan, the Han army really made a surprise move...
"After you arrive at Fengmingtan, you must not be arrogant. You should put yourself in a low position to comfort the Han army for their hard work. The commander of Fengmingtan is the sworn brother of General Cao. The two have a deep friendship. If possible, you
Just stay there and work for Captain Deng in the future... Don't say anything yet! Since the imperial court wants to take over Hongze, let's go and get a head start."
"But wouldn't it be better to go to General Cao?"
Li Qi couldn't help but laugh.
"Although we have some friendship with General Cao, it's not enough for General Cao to take him seriously.
He has just accepted 8,000 families of immigrants. How can he have the energy to chat with you... This moment, the other moment! When we went to the Hongshui Camp, General Cao was still in his infancy. But now, he has become a leader, and we have to go there again.
The best choice. On the contrary, Fengmingtan has just experienced this great victory and needs help. If you go over now, you may still be able to get a share of the pie... And Captain Deng is the brother of General Cao, wouldn't you help him?
Just to help General Cao?
Besides, when you go to the Red Water Camp, you must walk through the Red River and alert others.
It's better to go to Colonel Deng nearby... As long as Colonel Deng accepts you, it means that Cao Peng has accepted you."
This time, that time!
This statement is indeed true.
I remember that when Cao Peng first came into contact with the Li family, the Li family still had the upper hand.
In the blink of an eye, that is, in two or three months, the situation was reversed... Li Ding evolved from the third young master of Hongze to a weak position. If he had known this, he might as well have defected to Cao Peng from the beginning...
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Seeing Li Ding's aggrieved look, Li Qi smiled!
As the saying goes, there are mountains outside the mountains, and there is heaven outside the sky.
After this incident, most of Li Ding's arrogant temper will be wiped away...
Hong Ze is too small after all!
Hexi is just a small area.
Compared with Cao Peng and other heroes from the Central Plains, his grandson is nothing more than a frog at the bottom of a well looking at the sky.
Now, it's time for him to get out of Hexi...
Li Qi took a deep breath and looked in the direction of Hongshuiji.
Presumably at this moment, the entire Hongze is panicking and feeling uneasy! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation at ***(***.***),*
