Chapter 2187 Jincheng Xue's family does not disgrace the family
The ferry in front of us was obviously larger than the two on the north side, and the Tuyuhun troops preparing to cross the river numbered at least five to six thousand. And there was smoke and dust billowing from the sky, and there was no telling how many troops were coming.
"So many?" The young man was stunned.
"Aju, what do you think should be done?" Xue Wang's brows never relaxed.
The enemy situation in front of him obviously made him feel very troubled.
"Dad, Tuyuhun is a gathering of various tribes, and they are going on an expedition." The young man quickly calmed down, pointed to the other side and said, "Dad, look, although the enemy has many soldiers and horses, they will not be defeated in a short while.
If we can cross the river, then our army will suppress it with muskets and arrows, guard the beach, and charge back and forth with cavalry. It will be difficult for the enemy to gain a foothold and they can be defeated. The same is true for the other two crossings. They have fewer troops and horses. Dad only needs to send
If hundreds of soldiers follow the same tactics, the enemy will not be able to do anything to us for a while!"
"Is this plan feasible?" Xue Wang tightened his grip on the horse's reins, obviously hesitating in his heart.
The young man stared at his father quietly, as if he was sure of what choice he would make.
Xue Wang, the captain of the school in Jincheng, was originally just a local tycoon. The Xue family in Jincheng was not a famous local family, and most of their ancestors and grandchildren had been established in the military for generations, holding the positions of captain and other positions, fulfilling their duties and guarding the territory.
This kind of aristocratic family on the border has little influence to begin with, and because it is based on martial arts, it is naturally difficult to integrate into the small circle of northwest aristocratic families. However, Xue Wang is not a person who likes to compete for the limelight.
Xiaohu, there is no harm in staying in Jincheng honestly. At least the local people, whether Han or Qiang, will sell him some thin noodles.
Later, when the Han Dynasty entered the northwest, Jincheng was transformed from an inconspicuous small town on the border to an important trading center between the Han Dynasty and the Qiang people. The rapid development of commerce also allowed this small town to rise rapidly on the border.
Coupled with the increasingly obvious conflicts between the Han people, the Qiang people, and the Tuyuhun people, it is impossible for this small town to stay out of the whirlpool.
As a Jincheng captain, Xue Wang knew that he had a heavy responsibility and had been actively cooperating in rectifying the rural soldiers and recruiting soldiers. He even received a commendation from the Northwest Governor's Office because he squandered his family wealth to recruit powerful men when the county government was short of funds.
It is precisely because although he has no military exploits, he has made great achievements in consolidating the border and reorganizing the troops. In addition, he has previous experience of charging on the battlefield, and his equestrian skills are good. Naturally, he cannot stay in this three-acre land of Jincheng. Soon,
He was selected into the cavalry team of the Han army.
In addition to the two groups of Han cavalry supporting the war in the Central Plains, five to six thousand new soldiers remained in the northwest.
After the Northern Expedition ended, the Han Dynasty suddenly no longer had to face the oppression of the Xianbei cavalry, and even recruited a lot of Xianbei cavalry, which was enough to deter Xue Yantuo in the north. This time, the Han army mainly supported the northwest, and originally cooperated with the Fenwu Army in Pingcheng to fight.
Yu Xi also led the cavalry, but he should still be on the way at this time.
As for the five or six thousand new recruits who were originally supposed to be incorporated into various cavalry teams, they no longer need to rush out for a while. They can just prepare to fight Tuyuhun. And they originally entered the cavalry team as grassroots officers.
Xue Wang, who performed well, was now a cavalry captain, and was only one step away from being a general.
The cavalry of the Han army had only been established for a few years, and the number of troops was small. The generals' official ranks were naturally not high. A captain was already a high-ranking official in charge of a thousand people.
At this time, Xue Wang was responsible for leading 1,500 cavalry to the east bank of the river to monitor the movements of Tuyuhun soldiers and horses on the west bank.
Pei Zilie, who personally issued this order, did not force Xue Wang to stop the enemy. He only said that if the enemy's force was large, he would respond quickly. If the enemy only had a small team of scouts or some infantry, he would kill them as soon as possible so that they could not detect the strength of our army.
After all, the Han army is still in the process of rushing from Liupan Mountain to the bank of the river. If Xue Wang encounters the enemy's main force, the main force of the Han army will be unable to help.
Xue Wang also knew this truth. With more than a thousand cavalry, he could still handle two to three thousand infantry. If he had more, he would be killed.
However, Xue Wang still felt somewhat uncomfortable.
The enemy's force is now strong, but they have not yet completely crossed the river, and they are simply trying to hit a stone with an egg. Even if they can rush back and forth at the ferry, it will be difficult for the enemy to assemble into a formation, and they can obtain enough for the arrival of the main force.
time.
If you retreat directly because you see a large number of enemies, although you are not violating military orders, you are still being too cautious and conservative in order to save your face. The soldiers under your command will definitely have opinions.
Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. These young cavalry soldiers have just come out of the training camp and are full of ambitions to kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds. Now they are watching the enemies wandering around on the east coast every day, and they have long been greedy.
What Xue Wang saw was the increasing number of enemy ships, while what the Han soldiers saw were naturally the heads and their military exploits.
As a result, the enemy has not yet crossed the river, and he has to flee first. How can the soldiers be convinced, and it is also a blow to morale.
Not to mention others, even my own son Xue Ju would probably dislike me.
Xue Ju is just eighteen this year and has not yet been crowned, but he has been heroic since he was a child. Unlike his father, who was satisfied with being a general, he always wanted to expand the territory and make achievements. Xue Wang joined the army, and Xue Ju also
He volunteered to follow him and started as a small soldier. He would never take the credit of his father, so he was laughed at by many people in the barracks, openly and secretly.
At such a young age, why would you go to the barracks to join in the fun?
As a result, during an exercise, Xue Ju led two of his companions into the formation, "killed" ten of the opponent's cavalry, and then bumped into the formation of the Mo swordsmen. After a lot of confusion, the Mo swordsmen were in a hurry. In the end, they were originally in a state of confusion.
The inferior cavalry seized the opportunity and launched a counterattack. The Modao team, which was supposed to be the nemesis of the cavalry, was defeated instead.
This time, Xue Ju became famous in one battle. Cao Zhong, who personally watched the battle, not only received him, but also directly promoted him to the battle leader and accompanied his father in the battle.
In fact, even Xue Wang himself did not expect that his son's performance could be so good, and he later looked at his own child with admiration. At this time, Xue Ju saw that the enemy army was strong, and after a brief period of confusion, the strategy he proposed was to delay time and
A good way to satisfy everyone's desire for credit. Apart from this, there is no better choice.
"Aju, do you dare to charge and kill him?" Xue Wang asked directly.
"Why don't you dare?!" Xue Ju responded loudly.
Xue Wang raised his whip: "Then you will lead the five hundred cavalry down to the beach and try your best to kill the enemy. You must not disgrace the reputation of the Xue family in Jincheng!"