Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Section 3 Hidden Flow
When Wufeng led the whole army on the road, the main force of more than 200,000 troops led by Situ Mingzhi had already joined the vanguard of the troops led by the Luobei general Zhengdong Tu Da. The southeast corner of the East Tengger Prairie borders the Tanghe Empire. This place has become the main camp of Tu Da, the general who conquered the East by Luo Bei. In one of the largest tents in the middle of the barracks, a burly man with a golden beard was leaning over a refined sandalwood coffee table from the Jinzhou Prefecture of the Tanghe Empire, carefully checking the map. Outside the tent, thirty A number of fierce Luobei guards were guarding around the tent with maces that Luobei soldiers used to, and two guards with sabers hanging from their waists stood at the entrance of the tent.
"Report!"
"Come in", the big man who was looking at the map replied without raising his head.
A general who was not tall but full of energy came in from the tent door, "Report to the general, the vanguard troops led by this subordinate have confronted the enemy vanguard troops in the enemy's territory 120 miles southeast of the main camp. , the subordinate took advantage of the opponent's unresponsiveness, caught the opponent by surprise, defeated a light infantry regiment of the enemy in one fell swoop, and killed more than a thousand enemies. Since the enemy's follow-up troops immediately followed up, in order not to be exposed, the subordinates used their speed They have been thrown away."
"Very well, well done, is your scout back yet?"
"Report, sir, I haven't come back yet."
"Sit down, it seems that the enemy wants to really fight us this time. Come on! Go and inform the two generals Kuerdo and Haxian to my account."
Following two loud "reports", two young generals came in again. These two were the "Three Warriors of the Eastern Expedition" of the Luobei people who had come in earlier. Answer The most famous warrior under his command once made great contributions to defeating the Mott people, and he was also the vanguard of invading the countries of the Western Regions and the Tanghe Empire in recent years. After the three sat down, Tu Da, the middle-aged burly man looking at the map, took a sip of the tea on the table, "According to our insider report, the enemy has deployed 220,000 people this time, including heavy cavalry There are more than 30,000 people, 40,000 light cavalry, 100,000 light infantry, and more than 50,000 armed infantry. The attack is menacing." The three who listened carefully were a little shocked. The enemy actually dispatched so many troops. The second problem is that the enemy actually has 50,000 heavy infantry, and the three of them are battle-tested generals. Of course, they know that heavy infantry is the natural enemy of cavalry. The enemy has dispatched so many heavy infantry. It is quite unfavorable for one's own side to fight a defensive war and fight a protracted war.
"Everyone here knows that we Luobei people grew up on horseback. Cavalry is our pride and our main force. Its impact and mobility are incomparable to infantry. Every time we used to We all use its mobility to win the final victory, but this time it is different. The enemy's strength is superior to ours, and they have a good location. If they are determined to fight a defensive war with us and fight a protracted war, it will be very difficult to deal with. .”
"The general's analysis is correct. The enemy occupies a favorable location and military strength, and there is no need to worry about logistics support. If we fight a war of attrition with us, I'm afraid we can't afford it." The black-faced Ha Xian said.
"Even if we can afford to spend our troops, we can't afford to waste our time. We are still waiting for food and livestock in our own territory." Geya added.
"I don't know who is the commander of the enemy's army this time?" Kurdo, who has been silent all this time, asked. There was a look of appreciation in Tu Da's eyes, and he was rightly the boss of the three warriors.
"If the enemy's commander this time was a mature and prudent guy, I would have ordered a U-turn to join the Mote and Tubu people to attack the Sithrow people. The enemy has dispatched so many troops this time , and there is a geographical advantage, and our territory is facing famine, and time waits for no one. It can be said that the timing, location, people and the enemy are all occupied. If there is another excellent commander, we can say that we have no chance, but The sky will not stop us. The enemy commander this time is the younger brother of Emperor Situ Mingyue of the Tanghe Empire. His name is Situ Mingzhi. According to information, this man is impatient, very happy, and lacks experience in war. He is really a noble man bestowed by God. That's why we have a chance. Stay for a while, let's make plans and strive to fight a good battle. In addition, according to intelligence reports, the old guy Sun Yuanliang in Yinchuan Prefecture seems to be a little impatient, and one of his security divisions seems to be dispatched , in order to avoid side effects, Kurdo, you will send someone to see Sun Yuanliang later, hand him this letter from me, and tell him that as long as his troops stand still, I guarantee that my troops will not attack him within three years If he is a smart person, he will think about it. If we win this time, I guess the enemy may not be able to organize a larger team in this area. This will be the paradise of our Luobei people. I hope that Dahan can arrange it as soon as possible, we have already delayed too many opportunities and time."
The imperial army led by Situ Mingzhi was stationed on a plain about 180 miles away from the main camp of Tuda. The personnel are officers above the head of each division. Singer, the deputy commander-in-chief of this operation, the commander of the Army's Third Army Corps, is making operational deployments. The Heavy Infantry Division and the First Heavy Infantry Division of the Second Army were stationed in the middle of the Tuqi Plain, and the Third and Fifth Divisions of the City Guards Army were stationed behind the above two divisions. The First Heavy Cavalry Division of the Third Army , 3rd, and 4th Light Infantry Divisions were stationed on their left flanks, and the Second Mixed Cavalry Division and the Third Light Infantry Division of the Second Army Corps were stationed on their right flanks. It can be controlled flexibly, but the ministries are not allowed to attack at will to prevent ambushes. Now, Lord Zhen Guogong, please speak."
"Everyone, what lies before us is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Our military strength has greatly surpassed that of the enemy. We have a geographical advantage. We don't need to worry about our logistics. Why can't we defeat the enemy? We The purpose is very clear, which is to block the enemy's advance. The enemy dare not spend time with us, but we have plenty of time, so the victory of this war will definitely belong to us. Of course, if we have the opportunity to destroy the enemy more and better, Don't let go of the opportunity, but you must report to the headquarters for approval. In this battle, if anyone escapes or disobeys orders, he will be dealt with immediately by military law. If he makes a major achievement, I will ask the emperor to present him with an award in person. I hope you can If you hit the flag, you will succeed immediately. I am here to look forward to your good news."
When the war between the Tanghe Empire and the Luobei people was about to rain, other countries in the mainland had mixed reactions. Lensk, the capital of the Sithrow Empire. In the imperial palace --- Toulon Palace, King Philip V was seriously talking with Prime Minister Perlman.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Gomez of Kaman has sent us a special envoy, hoping that we can provide troops to cooperate with them in their southward attack. It is said that he also made the same request to Poole and Dorton."
"Hmph, doesn't he know that the Mote and Tubu people have united and are ready to move on our western border? This old slicker knows how to use others and never thinks about others. We don't have any spares now Junli, you find a way to send that special envoy away." Philip V looked dissatisfied.
"Your Majesty, we can conduct routine drills with the troops stationed at the southern frontier and assume an offensive posture. Anyway, it is impossible to withdraw the troops there. Tell Kaman that we are already cooperating with the attack. It is not our responsibility if the effect is too great. If Kaman can really gain something, it is not too late for us to act." Prime Minister Perlman suggested with a smile on his face.
Philip V's eyes lit up, "Okay, this is a good idea. We will not offend Kaman, and we have no loss. We can also enjoy the benefits."
Haisen City, the capital of the Kingdom of Poole. In the royal palace --- the Rose Palace, the blond Sezerif IX is presiding over a state affairs meeting, and the general Kumbo is reporting to the young king about the preparation of the army. , have secretly traveled south to the border with the Tanghe people in the south, but it is estimated that such a large military transfer must not be hidden from the Tanghe people and the Jieluo people. The city monitored the Boyin people, and other cities have recruited reserve troops after the garrison left to prevent accidents.”
Immediately afterwards, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Tallinn reported: "The ministers of the Tanghe Empire and the Terok Principality in our country have submitted their credentials to me, protesting our country's large-scale military transfer on the border, and believe that this move is not conducive to improving the relationship between the two countries. .”
After listening to the meetings of various ministries, Sezeri IX made his final speech, "Currently, Kaman and Sisro are ready. In order to deal with the Luobei people, the people of Tanghe will draw fire in the north of them. After leaving three divisions, we will launch an attack to the south at the same time as Kaman. As for the final goal, Kaman must want to occupy Terok. We are training first, and our troops have not had real swords and guns for a long time This is not good for the growth of the troops. The second is to see if I can take advantage of this opportunity to pick some cheap ones. Kaman has promised me that no matter what the result is, he will pay 5,000,000 gold coins. If there is a good result, he will pay another We all know that our country is currently in financial difficulties. After the floods last year, many infrastructures such as water conservancy and roads in the country urgently needed to be repaired, so Kaman’s conditions are just right for me. Gomez, the old fox, also saw this point , will do this. Fortunately, we have nothing to lose, so let’s support it for the sake of our neighbors. As for whether his purpose can be achieved, it is none of our business.”
Sanglin City, the capital of the Macchi Khanate. In the Unification Hall of the Great Khan Palace, the energetic Bixili Khan is listening attentively to the report of the head of the National Intelligence Agency, his confidant Tulu, "Because the Tanghe people mobilized troops from the Northern Military Region, the Western Military Region, and the City Guards , so their troops in the southern military region have not changed, on the contrary, they have stepped up their guard. According to our internal sources, their diplomatic envoy also secretly visited our eastern neighbor Milan, which is probably aimed at us. In addition, intelligence shows that their internal Sanjiang Lin's family and Tiannanlang's family didn't have any major changes. It just seems that the Lin family is reorganizing the local security forces in the various prefectures of Sanjiang County. A large-scale military mobilization is underway. Doton has not responded yet, and it is estimated that war will definitely break out. In addition, some businessmen in the city-states of the Nanyang Alliance in the south of us seem to be very dissatisfied with our tariff adjustment some time ago, and they are lobbying everywhere , asking us to restore the increased part to the original level."
"It seems that this time there is no chance for us again. The old man Situ Mingyue has guarded us quite closely." The disappointed Bi Xili said with gritted teeth.
"Don't he know that the three northern countries are going to attack him? Why don't they draw from the troops stationed in the south?" Bi Xili was still a little unwilling.
The officials around His Royal Highness were a little funny. Da Khan was crazy about going north. He even thought about the deployment of troops for the emperor of the Tanghe Empire to deal with the northern war. It's a pity that the other party didn't accept it. Take advantage of each other.
"Great Khan, the Tanghe people are very cunning. Our rapid increase in military strength in recent years cannot be hidden from them. In the three northern countries, the Xisluo people are facing the joint attack of the Mote people and the Tubu people. It doesn't take many troops to go south, and at most they cooperate to make a show. Kaman has some weight, but there is a Terok in the middle, and the real border with the Tanghe Empire has the natural danger of the Taixuan Mansion, so at most it is Terok suffered some losses. As for Poole, it only suffered a flood last year, and its vitality has not yet recovered. Except for the army left to control the barbarians in the north, the rest of them want to go south to the Central Plains. I am afraid it is a dream. , the people of Tanghe must be aware of these situations, He Zhiqiu, Lu Wenfu and others in the court are all treacherous and cunning guys." The middle-aged people who came out analyzed the current situation methodically, and when they mentioned He Zhiqiu, Lu Wenfu, etc. Although the two were on opposing sides, the middle-aged man's tone still showed admiration.
This mediocre, unpretentious middle-aged man is Bi Xili's first arm and confidant, Lei Juetian. He was originally from Jiangnan County of the Tanghe Empire. After easily finding a position, no matter how good he performed, he still had no hope of being promoted for several consecutive years. He questioned his boss in anger, and the boss replied that you had a bad background. He also fell in love with a rich woman, but the other party rejected him because of his lack of fame and success. After being hit hard, he came to the Machi Khanate ten years ago and recommended himself. , entrusted with an important task, through ten years of painstaking efforts, the Machi Khanate's national strength has been flourishing, and its military power has also grown rapidly. Three years ago, the Nanyang Alliance city-states in the south and the Kingdom of Milan united on the grounds that the Machi Khanate's tariffs were too high. Putting pressure on the Machi Khanate, Bixili sent General Ya Ning to lead the expedition, and on the other hand sent Lei Juetian to Milan, disintegrating their alliance through his three-inch tongue, and General Ya Ning also defeated the Nanyang Alliance. The city-state coalition army thus established the status of the most powerful country in the south of the Eastern Continent.
Lei Juetian's words won frequent nods from all the ministers present. Bi Xili was also very aware of the whole story, but he always felt that it was a pity that such a good opportunity was lost, and he felt a little unbalanced.
"Khan, I think the current situation is very beneficial to us. I think we should change the current policy."
"Oh? What should you tell me quickly?" Bixili was very interested.
"I still need to carefully audit this, and I will submit it to you when I have a complete plan."
"Okay, if you have any difficulties, come to me directly."
"Thank you, Khan. It's just the current situation. It's up to you, Khan, to decide what countermeasures we take." Bi Xili thought about it, "Well, in this situation, we still keep our composure and sit on the sidelines. Let's fight. The National Intelligence Agency must do everything in its power to collect information on the surrounding forces. Don't be stingy with money. This kind of money is worth spending. As for the businessmen of the Nanyang Alliance, let's ignore it for the time being and see how they can get through me. Thought work. Hahahaha!"
Liber City, the capital of the Dorton Kingdom. The royal palace in the center of the city --- Bavi Palace. "Everyone, just now Duke Dumen has clearly explained the purpose of the special envoys of the Kaman Empire and the Tanghe Empire. I hope everyone can express their opinions for your majesty's reference." Duke Kei, he has been in the position of prime minister for twenty years.
"Your Majesty, the ministers believe that Kaman's request should be agreed to. After all, Emperor Delika II of the Kaman Empire is His Majesty's cousin. More importantly, the northern military strength of the Tanghe Empire is currently empty, especially near the In the area around our border, there are only two divisions of troops, and they can be taken in one fell swoop. In this way, our land can be increased by nearly 200,000 square kilometers, and many people in that area are related by marriage to the residents of our country, so they can quickly integrate into it. In our country, we can also obtain such a large piece of fertile land. At present, the strength of the Tanghe Empire is declining day by day, and now it will soon fight against the Luobei, Kaman, Poole, and Sithrow. Enemies such as the Machi Khan and the Yi people are watching, and there are hidden dangers of civil strife in the feudal town, so I think this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that must not be lost." The speaker was General Lemai, who is a typical war Fanatics, who want to fight south and north and expand the kingdom, have suggested many times to form a military alliance with Kaman, Sisrow, and Poole, and go south together to carve up the Tanghe Empire. His remarks immediately won the strong support of the hardline generals in the army, and even some ministers who usually remained neutral thought his words were very reasonable.
"Your Majesty, it is absolutely impossible. I believe that we should remain neutral, which is in the best interest of our country." The one who opposed it was the Minister of the Interior, Strauss.
"Tell me your reason." Anderson I, who had been silent all this time, spoke up.
"Your Majesty, our country has no substantive conflict with the Tanghe Empire, and the relationship has always been good. This is one of them; our country has always had very close economic exchanges with the Tanghe Empire. Once a war breaks out, economic and trade exchanges will be interrupted. , it will be a heavy blow to our country's economy, this is the second; the external situation is not exactly the same as what General Lemay said, the Heathrow people are currently mainly focusing on dealing with their nomads in the west, Kaman's main goal It's Jieluk, not the Tanghe Empire. As for the people of Puer, there was a catastrophe last year, and the north is still not stable. If you want to go south, it's just wishful thinking, and there will never be a good result. Other things that General Lemai said The situation is far from urgent, and it will not have much effect on the current war. This is the third; the northern part of our country is not stable. The southeast coastal attack has caused great losses to the people in these areas of ours, and the local reaction is also very strong, and there are intelligence reports that the Yi people have begun to unite. If they unite, it will have a serious impact on our eastern and southern areas. Territorial integrity, especially the Cook Islands pose a great threat, I think this is the top priority, this is the fourth; the last point, and the most important point, a lean camel is bigger than a horse, even if we can take Tang now It is still a question of whether the territory of Heren's northeast border area can be held in the future, let alone integrating that area into our country. Otherwise, eating mutton will cause a commotion. The minister's opinion is over, please Your Majesty A clear lesson.” Strauss’s analysis was clear and practical, and immediately aroused the resonance of most of the ministers present, even Anderson I nodded slightly unnoticed, and even some who had already supported the column. The generals of Mai's opinion also hesitated a little, and those neutrals also nodded in support of Strauss. Only General Lemay and the other two generals of the hardline army glared at Strauss, but they could not find Stronger words to retort, the latter smiled and nodded at them politely.
"Prince Mariinsky, talk about your views and opinions." Seeing His Majesty the King called his name, the fat Prime Minister Mariinsky spoke calmly: "Just now General Lemay and Stanley The Marquis of Trauss has already expounded their views and reasons. General Lemay is dedicated to serving the country and wants to expand the territory of the kingdom. I think everyone here, including me, is very moved by his loyalty. His Majesty the King also agrees. I won't forget, but Marquis Strauss' opinion is also very reasonable. At present, all countries are about to make trouble. What should we do? Should we also follow our neighbors to the west? Our northern Baiyin has not yet surrendered and is holding us back A considerable part of the troops, and the barbarians in the southeast are not willing to be lonely, they continue to attack our coastal areas, and there is a tendency to expand, the coastal defense needs to be rectified, and our economy is not enough to support large-scale, Protracted wars, fantasizing about the support of other countries or their own internal problems are a bit naive. There has never been a case in history where you can win your own victory by relying on external forces. So I think everyone should consider this matter comprehensively Don't just look at the immediate interests in isolation. Only when we are strong will we have more opportunities, and now we need to solve some urgent matters. I believe that His Majesty the King has made a decision, so let's ask His Majesty to order !”
The words of Anderson I were finalized: "I understand all of your opinions. I am very moved by your dedication to the development of our Dorton Kingdom. Based on the current situation and comprehensive consideration, I think we still adopt two options. The attitude of not helping each other is the most appropriate. On the contrary, we must pay enough attention to the barbarians. We hope that the military will immediately come up with a countermeasure, and if necessary, we can join hands with the Tanghe Empire. I heard that their coastal areas have also been barbarians The harassment is very severe. We can exchange intelligence with them and cooperate with each other in the military. I believe they will also be interested. The foreign affairs department should immediately contact the Tanghe Empire and strive to reach an early agreement."
Jiangchuan Mansion, the capital of Sanjiang County, is the military governor's mansion. There were five people sitting in the hall, four men and one woman. Among them, one man's temples were a little gray, but his spirit was still very vigorous. He was Lin Guoxiong, the famous head of the Lin family. Much younger, those were his eldest and second sons Lin Yunfei and Lin Yunxiang. On his right hand was a twenty-eight-year-old beauty, with brows like spring mountains, eyes rippling, pink cheeks broken by blowing, and a calm and relaxed look.
"Little sister, what do you think of this military operation of the empire?"
"Yeah, don't be foolish, tell your two elder brothers." The two young men on the left couldn't bear it anymore, and began to complain.
"Yue Xin, as a father, I also want to hear your opinion, so that we can decide our next plan." Lin Guoxiong also spoke.
This young woman is Lin Yuexin who has gained a reputation in the past few years and is known as the "Jade Fox".
"I'm not optimistic about the empire's military action this time." Lin Yuexin was outspoken about her opinion~IndoMTL.com~Lin Guoxiong nodded, "What's the reason?"
Seeing that the two elder brothers next to her were a little confused, she sighed softly, "Although the imperial army has an advantage, it is composed of several units and lacks coordination. General Tu Da of the East is far-sighted, and he is a rare general. His troops are strong and talented. I heard that there are three people who are known as the "Three Warriors of the Eastern Expedition", and they are also quite talented in military affairs. Comparing the two, the fate of the imperial army is worrying. .”
Although she is not on the same front as the empire, she can't help feeling sympathetic when she thinks that the fate of the 200,000 compatriots may encounter accidents.
"If the result is not what we expected, we have to step up the reorganization of the troops. It is estimated that after the defeat of the empire, the morale of the imperial army will be hit hard, and the military pressure on us will be greatly reduced. The time will gradually mature, and it seems that the negotiations with the Lang family can also be prepared." Lin Guoxiong concluded with confidence.
Nanfeng Mansion, the capital of Tiannan County, is the mansion of the military governor. In the study room in the northeast corner of the mansion, a thin middle-aged man is giving another middle-aged man a task: "Strengthen the collection of information on Sanjiang County, and find out the purpose and progress of their army reorganization. In addition, the Machi Khanate We should also pay close attention to the mobilization of our troops, and report any changes immediately. Don’t neglect the connection with the imperial court, and do everything possible to win the support of those powerful ministers in the court. Well, that’s all, let’s go on and do well Arrange it."
"Yes, my lord." After the middle-aged subordinate left, the thin middle-aged man stood up, looked northwest and said to himself: "How can Situ Mingzhi beat the old fox Tu Da? I don't know what Situ Mingyue is thinking."