When Wang Xiaoliu returned to Hanshui City with his guards, it was already dark. The guards who had completed their training were returning to the city one after another. When they entered the camp, they greeted each other one after another.
"Boss, why does it seem like the camp is about to leave?"
Sun Shan took the horse and asked Xiao Liu.
Xiaoliu was stunned for a moment and looked around. Sure enough, many tents in the camp had been dismantled. Next to the head of his camp was the camp area of the Forward Battalion. It was completely empty today and there was not a ghost in sight.
"I'll go check it out later. If we really set off, our camp head must not be pulled down, otherwise the climb in the snow for half the winter will be in vain."
With that said, the guards returned to the camp one after another and had meals in the camp. According to military regulations, after the meal, the captain visited various camps under his command, had a brief heart-to-heart talk, and soothed the hearts of the sergeants under his command. After that, they were free to move around.
Xiaoliu said hello to Sun Shan, then left his camp and walked towards the Chinese army.
After eating, snowflakes began to fall in the sky again. After a while, the camp area was full of snow again, and it was already crunching when walking on the road.
"Yingyuan, why is your grandson going?"
Xiaoliu met an acquaintance, Yingyuan, the captain of the Dingwei camp. This grandson defeated the Taixi people at Jiameng Pass and did not stay in western Liaoning. Instead, he followed the army to the north. No, because he could not adapt to the climate of the north.
A lot of things went wrong.
But when it comes to fighting, this boy is also a good fighter, he dares to fight and fight hard, and is highly valued by the commander.
Ying Yuan chuckled, "Wang Xiaoliu, your grandson is sneaky, what do you want to do?"
The two of you laughed at me and I laughed at you. They followed each other to the Chinese Army and saw Land Warfare, who led the imperial guards to close the security guard in front of the Chinese Army's tent.
"Brother Zhan, what's going on? The Chinese army has imposed martial law again?"
Xiao Liu asked in a low voice.
Lu Zhan looked around, gave some instructions to his sergeants, walked over a few steps, and scolded Xiao Liu.
"It's late today. Why don't you rest at the head of the camp? Why did you come to the Central Army?"
"Yingyuan, if you spend all your money buying mutton, the commander-in-chief will not give you any more money."
Lu Zhan smiled and talked about Ying Yuan. The news about Ying Yuan buying sheep has completely spread in the camp.
Xiao Liu chuckled: "Brother Zhan, why is there no trace of the forward battalion next to our battalion head? Has it set off? Brother Zhan, we are brothers. This is really going to start a war. You have to show your beauty in front of the commander.
A few words cannot bring down our camp."
"And the head of our camp, Brother Zhan, I come from the Western Region, so I can't let our Qin warriors feel cold."
Lu Zhan looked back at the Chinese military tent and lowered his voice and said:
"I shouldn't have told you originally, but it doesn't matter now. When the military commander-in-chief's meeting is over, the military order should be announced. You two can just go back and wait for the military order to start."
Xiaoliu and Yingyuan looked at each other after hearing this, and both saw the surprise in each other's eyes.
"The Winter Offensive is finally about to begin!"
"We have worked hard to climb the snow nest, and finally it has been put to use."
The two of them looked at each other, said goodbye to Lu Zhan, and hurried back to their camp. They would start packing up their gear tonight and set out tomorrow, so they couldn't fall behind others.
Inside the Chinese military tent, there were many generals.
Su Lu asked Su Yun, who was in charge of Feiniao Camp.
"How many large transport birds have been built?"
"Sixteen."
Su Yun replied that almost all of Feiniao Camp was in her mind.
"Except for the first three birds, which were built by inexperienced craftsmen, the birds are slightly inferior in terms of load-bearing and long-distance travel. The maximum load of the subsequent thirteen birds has reached two tons and three, and the flight distance can reach more than a hundred miles. If
The bird soldiers have enough internal energy to fly for a whole day without any problem."
Su Lu nodded. Although there are still some shortcomings in transporting flying birds, it is enough for simple transportation of baggage.
"Okay, let's set out tomorrow, with the Bird Battalion as the vanguard and advance along the marks left by the vanguard camp and the scout battalion."
"Attack the flying birds to pluck out those Thule noble territories that are not under the control of our army. This attack will focus on the old flying birds. The new flying birds will advance deeper into the grassland and occupy this place as soon as possible. The Fourth Prince Flag will serve as the bridgehead for our army to attack Rouran.
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"Sun Xiu, you lead the cavalry army first. You must cooperate with the Feiniao Battalion to wipe out all the remaining nobles of Thule in the Fourth Prince's Banner who dare to resist our army. Remember, those who dare to resist will be killed without mercy.
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"Zhang Gan, take your crossbow battalion with you. There will be no place for you to use it in Thule. When you get to Rouran, there will be plenty of room for your crossbow battalion to shine."
"Zheng Kai, you lead the left army and sweep away all the Tule tribes including the Eastern King's Court. Anyone who dares to resist will be killed without mercy."
After a series of orders, the generals bowed to accept their orders.
The next day, at dawn, the sound of trumpets sounded in the camp.
The gang leader army started cooking, and all the camp headquarters were also busy. The barracks were packed, the luggage was packed, and the camps were all ready to leave.
After breakfast, Sun Xiu's cavalry went first, followed by the bird camp led by Su Yun. One after another, the birds flew into the sky and headed towards the north.
The infantry led by Zheng Kaitong took the left route and raided the Eastern King's Court.
Wang Xiaoliu and Yingyuan set out at the same time, and the two battalion leaders marched together towards the north.
The sleds, slides, and various snow travel tools prepared by the baggage camp were all pulled out. Yingyuan sat on a sled and asked Xiaoliu who was not far away.
"I say six. Although the Tule people are barbaric, the snow slider is really well made. Any horse can pull something that would have taken several horses in the past."
Xiaoliu looked sarcastic: "You can even think about it with your toes. Thule people can't make this thing. Is this something made by Thule people? This is made by our Han army. Thule people don't have this thing at all."
Yingyuan looked confused. What's going on? This thing was made by the Han army. Are the Thule people stupid? Such a useful thing, even if you think about it with your toes, it must be made.
"Stop"
The deputy lieutenant leading the way issued a warning.
He got off the sled and reached behind the lieutenant using his hands and feet.
"What happened?"
"It's Thule's troops who have left the army."
The lieutenant lowered his voice as he spoke, pointing his hand forward, and saw a dozen horses running from the snow. Snow foam was flying in all directions, and the horses were running very fast.
Xiaoliu also came over, holding a long spear in his hand, and asked: "How many are there, Thule people or Rouran people?"
"Not many, about fifteen people, but I don't know how many there are behind me."
The lieutenant said cautiously.
Xiaoliu licked his lips and said in a hoarse voice: "Yingyuan, this is the first battle of our army, the first battle of the winter offensive. We can't lose the commander-in-chief's face. We must get off to a good start."
Ying Yuan nodded: "Brothers, spread out, ambush on both sides of the road, prepare for an ambush."
"Ding Lu, take your men and set up an ambush in front. When the Tule people enter the ambush, stop them and kill them."
Xiao Liu took a look at the terrain, and smiled: "It depends on your ability, who has the greater credit?"
"Okay"
Yingyuan agreed and led his sergeants to the other side.
The guards lay down in the snow nest. The Thule soldiers coming on horseback in the distance did not know that the Han soldiers in the distance had opened their bags and were rushing into the ambush circle.