Despite this, there are at least 20,000 to 30,000 Xianbei cavalry currently stationed in Jinyang who can go north, and the Han army in Pingcheng only has more than 10,000 cavalry, which may not be enough.
In addition to the more than 10,000 troops and horses that can be mobilized from Yinzhou and other places, the total number of Han Qinhu's infantry and cavalry is only 50,000, and it is still a very low 50,000. In comparison, if Yu Wenxian wants to attack Pingcheng
, ranging from 50,000 to 100,000, most of them should be the main force. The pressure faced by Han Qinhu is definitely not small.
Although Yang Su's words sounded very relaxed, Li Xingchen could also feel the worry he inadvertently revealed.
Regarding this battle, even if the Han army had the advantage in firearms, the Taiwei Mansion was obviously not very confident.
Current firearms are not enough to make up for the quantitative gap.
Just like the Ming Army's firearms battalion in history, facing the overwhelming Jurchen cavalry, they had almost no power to fight back.
A glass of water can't save the fire.
"The Taiwei Mansion came up with a charter, and there is no room for failure in Pingcheng." Li Xingchen said in a deep voice. Basically, the available soldiers in Hetao and even Guanzhong are in Pingcheng. Once Han Qinhu is defeated, Li Xingchen can only do it in Guanzhong.
Being in a passive defensive position may even directly affect the Puban battle situation.
Of course, there are some things that cannot be decided by the Taiwei Mansion alone.
"Instruct Youyan Baipao to step up the investigation of Yu Wenxian's possible movements. In addition, the firearms produced by the Chang'an workshop will be allocated to Pingcheng first." Li Xingchen directly ordered, "Deploy 500 people from the Yulin Cavalry and the Imperial Guard."
Five thousand people were transferred to Guanzhong and headed for Pingcheng. They marched in a hurry. The faster the better. Also, the troops and horses stationed in Guanzhong, the troops and horses in Hanzhong and even the northwest troops should be considered."
"I obey the decree!" Yang Su promised loudly, as if he had received Shang Fang's sword and was instantly beaten to death.
Zhang Xutuo and others also breathed a sigh of relief.
The scope of the Taiwei Mansion's plan is limited to the frontal battle area, and now it must focus on the battle situation on both sides of the river. The Pingcheng area is out of reach, which actually means it is a bit of a free rein. Although the Taiwei Mansion has removed it as required
The staff officer went to Pingcheng, but the communication was not smooth and the news there was intermittent. It has always been a knot in everyone's mind. Now we can finally focus on it.
In addition, the armies in areas such as Guanzhong and Hanzhong that had been transferred to the field were not originally considered. Most of these soldiers and horses were the old and weak selected from Yang Jian's army who surrendered to the Han Dynasty at that time. Letting them go to the battlefield was just a piece of cake.
Counting, it is better to work in the fields honestly. Now is the time for farming, and the front line does need soldiers and horses. It is not impossible to consider these people, but without Li Xingchen's permission, it is better for everyone to consider them first, lest they
His Majesty believes that these people are incapable of fighting, which makes the Taiwei Mansion's plan unfeasible.
"Five thousand people are still not enough." Li Xingchen tapped the table with his hand.
The journey is far away, and even if these five thousand people and even the soldiers and horses stationed in Guanzhong can arrive in time, I'm afraid it won't be in time.
It mainly depends on Han Qinhu's luck.
Li Xingchen can only say that he will do his best.
He had previously sent Li Jing to lead a group of musketeers north to support him. He hoped that these people could give Han Qinhu a boost first.
"Using troops in the cold winter is a taboo for military strategists!"
In Yecheng, Cui Shiji slammed the battle report from Youzhou on the table.
Although it is only mid-October, the weather in the north is already very cold and gloomy. No one would doubt that snow may cover the earth at any time. Especially at night, the pond in the yard will even be covered with a thin layer of snow.
ice.
This is true even in Yecheng, which is located in the south. The weather in Youzhou will only become more severe.
Pei Ju, who was sitting at the top, closed a document and looked up at Cui Shiji.
This was Pei Ju's government office. After Cui Shiji came to visit, Pei Ju retreated.
Of course he knew very well that this guy was definitely not here to talk to him about this matter.
"Spring and summer are mainly for farming, autumn and winter are for killing, and the time after the autumn harvest is the time for war. It is not a taboo for military strategists." Pei Ju smiled and said, "Why did brother Zhongmin (Cui Shiji's cousin) say this?"
"Brother Hongda, you have to look at the time and place," Cui Shiji said angrily, "It's so cold in Yecheng now, let alone the land of Youyan? It's understandable that His Majesty had no choice but to launch troops against Xue Yantuo, but
I'm afraid it's inappropriate to turn to Pingcheng and use troops for an expedition!"
Pei Ju's eyes flashed and he looked at Cui Shiji: "Brother Zhongmin, are you worried about His Majesty, or are you worried about the Han army in Pingcheng?"
Cui Shiji was startled and looked around subconsciously.
"The walls have no ears." Pei Ju smiled and pointed at the screen behind him.
Cui Shiji took a breath, took two steps forward, and sat down carefully: "Brother Hong, you know who you are worried about, so why bother to say it out."
Pei Ju laughed and lowered his voice: "The Cui family of Qinghe and the Han army are already facing each other across the river. Could it be that they are impatient?"
Cui Shiji smiled awkwardly.
Of course, it's not impatient. It can even be said that the Cui family is not inclined to surrender to the Han Dynasty. After all, in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, they still stood with the Pei family and were first-class wealthy families. But when they get to the Han Dynasty, they may not have such treatment, and even their own children
You have to fight hard with a bunch of poor families to get places for admission, further studies and imperial examinations.
For the early aristocratic families, it was not a bad thing to compete with the children of poor families. Even the family expected to use this to show the abilities of the family children and to glorify the ancestors. However, the current aristocratic family has long been a dying centipede. Even if it dies,
It's not stiff, but if you really want to compete with others on an equal footing, how can you have the confidence?
The dandies in the family are used to being pampered, and everyone knows what they are.
To compete is to risk death. The foundation and prestige built by our ancestors over many generations will be completely lost in just one or two generations.
Of course, Pei will not be afraid of hearing the news. Even under the imperial examination system of the Han Dynasty, Pei's talents still shine. Now there are many Pei's children in the academy who are at the top of the list. After all, this family has been prosperous for so long, and its background is
Here I am.
But the Cui family of Qinghe has been lonely for a long time, and now she has even become a follower of the Wenxi Pei family. There is not much information left, and the wisdom of the predecessors has been locked in the library and gathered dust, leaving only a shelf.
And the name is there.
Of course Cui of Qinghe is not in a hurry to become a Han minister.
What they hope more is that both parties can maintain the current situation.
The Han Dynasty took the Yangguan Road of the Han Dynasty, and the Cui family took the single-plank bridge of the Cui family.
Of course Pei Ju was aware of Cui's little plan in Qinghe. It was just a joke at this time, but he also despised Cui's beautiful fantasy in his heart.
Relying on this empty air, does the Cui family of Qinghe really think that they can have both sides and make both the Han Dynasty and the Northern Zhou Dynasty obey their orders?