Chapter 1907 Expedition
The sun in late autumn always had a hint of shyness and was reluctant to pull away the heavy veil, but the Northwest Army outside Tongzhou City had already looked solemn and prepared to line up to go to war.
After Chu Huan entered the pass and became king, the Northwest Army knew that they would go through many fierce wars, and they would also usher in more opportunities to make achievements.
This time, the King of Chu worked tirelessly and led his troops to fight in person, only seeking success in one fell swoop.
The autumn is cold, but the coldness cannot stop the blood in the hearts of the soldiers, and death cannot resist the soldiers' desire to move forward. The dawn gradually dissipates, the red sun rises and falls on the iron armor, with a faint cold light, soldiers stand and spears like clouds.
In the north of Tongzhou City, the soldiers were ready to go and stared silently in front of them.
The air was cold, and the air turned into frost. Under the sunlight, everyone's faces were full of determination, and countless eyes fell on the person in front. The man rode a war horse like a fire, his wolf armor was cold, standing in the cold wind, like a mountain and a mountain.
Chu Huanren was on the horse, and the ears of the helmet covered almost half of his face, but they could not block the cold light in his eyes. His abundant momentum was unstoppable. Facing countless soldiers, he choked and pulled out his sword from his waist, clear and loud, like a phoenix ringing.
Chu Huan raised his chin and said in a deep voice: "The tyrant Qin is in no way, the world is chaotic, and the people suffer. Today, we will go to war, take Yunshan first, then enter Hexi, and destroy the tyrant Qin in one fell swoop!" He raised his sword and said sternly: "The Chu army will win!"
The last four simple words of his last swept away from afar, the flags danced buzzing, and the sound was rumbling, just like the Yellow Bell and Dalu, all the three armies heard it.
Hearing Chu Huan's powerful voice, the soldiers who were as calm as a mountain were excited. Some soldiers had already raised their spears and shouted in unison: "The Chu army will win, and the Chu army will win!"
The sword light is better than the snow, and the sun reflects the sword light. For a moment, the world is full of dazzling bright colors, making it difficult to tell whether it is the sword light or the sunlight.
Chu Huan's long sword was sheathed, and there was only a crack sound. The three armies were quiet, and there was already silence in the vicinity.
"Go to the expedition!"
The word "simple" is strong and powerful. When the commander received Chu Huan's order, he would first pass the order one by one, one by one, ten, ten, and hundreds of rivers and thousands of troops. In a blink of an eye, there was only one voice left in the entire army.
Go to the expedition!
The sound was loud and simple, and the more it spread, it became louder and louder. It was just that the three armies were in order, without any mixed sound. The footsteps sounded, the pioneers were ahead, the horses were thrust, and the front army started again, with their footsteps clattering, and the soldiers were staggering, firm and neat, heading towards the north.
The team is arranged in an orderly manner, and there is no rush or slow down.
The army marched firmly, solemnly, and unrestrained. Chu Huan urged the horse to walk, staring at the floating clouds in the distant mountains, but a burst of blood surged in his heart.
Since the general trend has come to this point, only the athletes under the commander will fight for hope and compete for the world, and advance but not retreat.
These soldiers who held too much hope for him also gave him too much motivation.
Yunshan must be taken, but he also knew that Yunshan Feng Polu was a brave general, and his Yi barbarian cavalry were also fierce and good at fighting. In this battle, there would be fierce fighting within the mountains and rivers. At that time, the world would be bloody. How many soldiers who went to the expedition this time could return to their hometown?
But only by moving forward bravely can we be worthy of the group of northwest athletes under our command.
Tongzhou is only a few days away from Yunshan Prefecture City, and Chu Huan had already discovered that Feng Polu had already set up a military formation in Qiufengyuan. He set out from Tongzhou and continued day and night, and he could reach Qiufengyuan in just two days.
After discussing with the generals, Chu Huan was able to roughly determine that Feng Polu seemed to have no image of defending the city, but it seemed that he wanted to intercept the Northwest Army in Qiufengyuan and launch a decisive battle.
Chu Huan was not actually surprised by Feng Polu's choice.
He judged in advance that Feng Polu had nearly 10,000 cavalry and his combat power was really strong, so he would definitely choose a place suitable for cavalry operations to intercept or even conduct decisive battles. Only in this way can he exert the combat capabilities of the Yi barbarian cavalry.
When it comes to military strength, Chu Huan's military strength is better than Feng Polu, but Chu Huan also knows that when it comes to individual combat capabilities, the Northwest Army may not be able to surpass the Yi barbarians.
The soldiers under Chu Huan were also trained in the war. Looking at the Central Plains, their combat power was naturally at the forefront.
However, the tribes in the northern Moyuan grassland fought for many years, and many tribes completely disappeared. The internal fighting between the barbarians was cruel and cruel, and bloodthirsty.
The Yi barbarians rode horses and shot arrows since childhood, almost reaching the state of unity of men and horses. Their physique was also above the Northwest Army, but individual combat was better than the Northwest Army.
Only by knowing oneself and one’s enemy can one be defeated in a hundred battles. Chu Huan naturally did a lot of effort to understand the Yi Barbarians.
However, he knew very well that if the Yi barbarians were really united, they would be an extremely terrible opponent. Faced with such a terrible opponent, the winner was still undecided.
Perhaps it was precisely because of his confidence in the combat effectiveness of the Yi barbarian cavalry that Feng Polu dared to set up a formation in Qiufengyuan and seek a decisive battle.
Feng Polu had spies in Tongzhou area. After Chu Huan sent troops, Feng Polu learned the news immediately. He was already mentally prepared. He was not panicked at all when he heard that the Chu army had taken the battle, but instead felt excited.
Feng Polu has been in the military formation since he was a child and has made countless military achievements under Feng Yuanpo's command. However, although the barbarians feared him like a tiger, his reputation in the Central Plains was not very famous.
After all, Feng Yuanpo was the chief general who guarded Hexi. Although Feng Yuanpo was very generous to his generals and made military achievements, he was never stingy with rewards, he often took military achievements into himself. Every time he defeated the barbarians in Mobei and wrote a letter to the court, Feng Yuanpo would give as much credit as possible to himself. Because of this, although Feng Polu, the number one general under his command, had prestige in the Hexi army and was also powerful in Mobei, there were very few people in the Central Plains who knew his reputation.
For Feng Polu, troubled times were not a bad thing, it was his chance to become famous in the Central Plains.
Chu Huan led his troops into the pass and almost wiped out the Xishan Army. Now he is in the limelight and is in awe of the world.
If Chu Huan can defeat Chu Huan in one fell swoop in this battle, not only will the whole situation be reversed, but his reputation as Feng Polu will surely be the most powerful person in the world from now on.
Of course, Feng Polu knew very well that his success in the battle would not only make the world famous, but he would also be an indispensable general of Qin through this battle.
However, Dingwu in Hexi had the desire to revive the Qin Dynasty, but there were only a handful of generals under his command. In this chaotic world, it would be difficult to achieve great things without famous generals on the battlefield.
If the Northwest Army can be defeated and a victory is achieved, Feng Polu will undoubtedly become an important general of the Qin State. It is not unattainable to build such great achievements as the four great generals of the Qin Dynasty.
A soldier who does not want to be a general is not a good soldier, nor a general who does not want to be a peerless general, nor is he a good general. Feng Polu undoubtedly wants to become a famous general of a generation.
As the Northwest Army attacked, this is of course an excellent opportunity.
Although Feng Polu was not sure to defeat Chu Huan, this battle was undoubtedly a big gamble, but he naturally did not want to miss such a rare opportunity.
His bet is the lives of the Yi barbarians and the stability of the Hexi West Front. Once it fails, the barriers on the Hexi West Front will collapse across the entire line.
Qiufeng is a very spacious plain area, with a width of more than ten miles, and two high grounds on both sides. From a military perspective, it is a unique place for cavalry combat.
Feng Polu certainly knew the importance of this place, so after he led his troops from Hexi, he quickly forged one of them in Qiufengyuan.
In the big tent, Feng Polu had already ordered people to make sand tables in the camp, copying the terrain inside and outside Qiufengyuan on the sand table, and the entire terrain was clearly visible.
"Shuwutai, Ivan, your troops will be stationed here." Feng Polu pointed to the broad hinterland of Qiufengyuan. "The Xishan Army will be the first to be lined up in front of you. They will serve as a barrier to delay the opponent's offensive and free up distance for your charge. You two are the main force in this battle and will face a tough battle."
Shu Wutai clenched his fists and said excitedly: "Don't worry, Marquis, I will let those northwest puppies taste the power of our cavalry."
An Lei frowned and said, "Marty, then what should my troops do?"
Feng Polu smiled and said, "There is a saying in the Central Plains that if you have the right time, place and people, you can win in one battle. If we control Qiufengyuan, we have already occupied the right place." He raised his hand and pointed to the high ground on both sides of Qiufengyuan, and said, "The two soldiers and horses of Shuwutai are a sharp blade that penetrates straight into the heart of the enemy. On these two sides, we will set up a soldier and horse to attack at the same time at the most critical moment, just like a pair of pliers, strangling the enemy to death!"
Van Persie understood and said, "Marty, are you going to let An Lei's troops line up on both sides?"
"Yes." Feng Polu said solemnly: "An Lei, Van Persie, you all lead our troops, each with a high ground, and are ready for battle. Once the war begins, I will use the banner as an order. Before I cast the banner, no matter what the situation of the battle is, I cannot go out without authorization. However, if I see that I send out the signal, you two will have to launch an attack with all your strength, and you must not hesitate at all."
Anley and Van Persie both bowed to it.
Feng Polu's expression became severe and he said, "I know that you are all brave and warlike warriors, but you should not be despised at all for the Northwest Army." After glanced at the generals, he said slowly: "You all claim to be the strongest warriors of the Yiman, but the real warriors do not rely on their mouths, but depend on your true abilities. This battle is also your chance to make achievements. I promise you, who is the most brave in this battle and kills the most enemies, will advise the emperor to give him the title of the first warrior of the Yiman, and I will even ask the emperor to give him a title."
Several thousands of households suddenly showed excitement on their faces.
After all, the Yi barbarians still regard the Central Plains as the superior country of the Celestial Empire and are envious. They were already extremely happy when they were named as Wanhu in the previous period, but they never expected to be awarded the title in the Central Plains.
Chapter completed!