Chapter 473: Forming an Expeditionary Corps
"The main generals of the Expeditionary Legion are Chen Qingzhi, Deputy General Deng Ai, Ma Chao and Deng Ai are responsible for the march, and Ma Chao is responsible for the trap. When there is a disagreement in the opinion of the deputy general, Chen Qingzhi will make the final decision."
Zhang Hua divided a cavalry and formed a legion to expedition the Western Regions to support the Guiyi Army to gain the favor of the Guiyi Army and the Anxi Army.
If you want to subdue Guiyi Army and Anxi Army, you must convince them.
Helping charcoal in time is undoubtedly the best choice.
Chen Qingzhi's white-robed army has the fastest speed.
Deng Ai's "forced army" talent can help cavalry pass through Heishui City and go to the Western Regions as fast as possible.
Deng Ai has always been the general under Zhang Hua's command and has the strongest marching ability.
The more difficult the terrain is, the greater the space for Deng Ai to play.
Needless to say, Ma Chao has the terrifying ability to trap the formation, and the Western Liang cavalry are still invincible in the Western Regions.
Throughout the dynasties, the troops conquered the Western Regions mainly came from Western Liang.
Chen Qingzhi, Deng Ai, and Ma Chao led 50,000 cavalry out of Helan Mountain and attacked Heishui City. It is expected that after Heishui City obtains supplies, the 50,000 cavalry continued to go west and arrived in Yizhou in the territory of the Guiyi Army.
"Ziyun, the lives of these 50,000 soldiers have been entrusted to you. When you go to the Western Regions, you must be careful of everything. If the bandits come in a fierce manner, then guard them first."
Zhang Hua appointed Chen Qingzhi as the head general of the Expeditionary Legion because of his loyalty and trust in Chen Qingzhi.
If it were Chai Rong and others, Zhang Hua would still be worried that they would become kings in the Western Regions.
Chen Qingzhi had no secular desires, but was a suitable candidate for the expedition.
"Please rest assured that the lord will not let down the lives of the 50,000 soldiers."
Chen Qingzhi agreed.
"If I have the chance, I would like to meet Alexander in person and see the Macedonian phalanx."
Zhang Hua was quite interested in the legendary Macedonian Legion that fought eastward.
Alexander's Macedonian phalanx was influenced by Greek civilization and also inspired the later Roman Empire.
During the Eastern Expedition of Alexander, it happened to be the Warring States Period.
Due to the limitations of terrain, Alexander did not know that there were also the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period in the Pamir Mountains, east of the Tianshan Mountains.
Unfortunately, Zhang Hua still had to gather the main force to suppress Qin State and could not fight with Alexander himself, so he could only entrust a main general to fight on his behalf.
In Zhang Hua's view, the threat of King Zheng of Qin was still above Emperor Alexander.
The kingly way is to suppress the Qin State before it has grown.
If King Qin had the strong national strength to wipe out the six kingdoms, with his ability, Guanzhong would probably be in danger.
Ma Yunlu, Ma Xiu, Ma Tie, Ma Dai and other military generals asked for battle: "We are willing to follow our brothers and fight together!"
"permit."
Zhang Hua agreed.
Of course, the Expeditionary Legion is not just Chen Qingzhi, Deng Ai and Ma Chao, each of whom has several subordinates.
The generals of the Ma family army joined forces with Ma Chao. The iron cavalry they led had extremely strong offensive capabilities.
"The last general, please go to war with Deng Ai!"
There was another person who actively asked for a fight, his eyes full of fanaticism.
"Zhao Guang, it is reasonable for you to see your father Zhao Yun. Allow."
Seeing that he was Zhao Yun's second son Zhao Guang, Zhang Hua decisively agreed to Zhao Guang as Deng Ai's subordinate general and go to the Western Regions.
Zhao Guang was one of the first military generals to surrender to Zhang Hua. He had already served Zhang Hua during the Xiacun period.
However, Zhao Guang's ability is limited and he cannot become a general who stands alone. After Zhang Hua's power grew, Zhao Guang's presence declined.
However, Zhao Guang is the key to recruiting Zhao Yun.
If Zhao Yun knew that his son was working under his command, then Zhao Yun himself would probably serve as an official.
Zhao Guang knew that Zhao Yun was in Guiyi Army and could no longer hold back and wanted to meet his father again after a long separation.
"Shizai, I'm optimistic about Zhao Guang."
Zhang Hua asked Deng Ai to pay attention to Zhao Guang's safety.
If Zhao Guang died in battle, it would be difficult to explain to Zhao Yun.
"Let Zhao Guang leave it to Mo Jiang for care."
Deng Ai was confident in protecting Zhao Guang's safety until Zhao Guang and Zhao Yun met.
"Zhao Guang?"
Ma Yunlu looked at Zhao Guang and always felt a special emotion.
It seems that she has something to do with Zhao Guang.
But Ma Yunlu had never met Zhao Guang before.
"You must take care of this Western Expedition."
Zhang Hua personally bid farewell to more than a dozen major generals and 50,000 cavalrymen who participated in the Western Expedition to leave the camp.
Although the legions used to expedition to the Western Regions were temporarily pieced together, they included the White Robe Army, the Changshui Hu Cavalry, the Xiliang Iron Cavalry, some Iron Harriers, and the Western Xia Cavalry. They were definitely a strong force, enough to affect the situation in the Western Regions.
Fifty thousand cavalry marched rapidly north of Helan Mountain. Under the influence of Deng Ai's "forced marching" legion talent, the troops headed straight to Heishui City.
"There are less than 30,000 remaining soldiers in the Western Xia who fled during the Helan Mountain Battle, and Li Jiqian and Li Yuanhao are dead, and people are in panic. It should not be difficult to capture Heishui City..."
What Chen Qingzhi knew was that the troops in Heishui City were less than 30,000.
Chen Qingzhi, Deng Ai and Ma Chao led 50,000 cavalry to march northwest. As long as they were surprised and the troops were at the city, I believe that the remaining soldiers of the Western Xia who had collapsed morale would not resist too much and the city would be destroyed.
Deng Ai and Ma Chao had a relaxed expression. It should be effortless to conquer Heishui City, which was guarded by some Western Xia soldiers.
The real and difficult strong enemy lies in the Alexander and the Nomad Cavalry that swept across the Western Regions, and the City of Blackwater, which were just transit strongholds.
After 50,000 cavalry left, Zhang Hua continued to attack Xiliang.
"The Western Regions, Xiliang, Guanzhong, and Central Plains, beacons are everywhere. The Qin Wangzheng must be suppressed as soon as possible, otherwise he will be another overlord who is as difficult as Liu Xiu..."
Zhang Hua was glad that King Zheng of Qin did not gain the huge national strength advantage accumulated by the sixth generation of wise kings of Qin.
When talking about Liu Xiu, Zhang Hua remembered that Liu Xiu's sister Princess Ning Ping was still stranded in Xiacheng.
After forming an alliance with Liu Xiu, Zhang Hua immediately turned to the northwest, and he had never seen Princess Ningping who had married...
Heishui City, a city with a population of 60,000 and 20,000 Xixia soldiers, were ruled by Mongolian cavalry. Zhebe and Chi Laowen became the rulers of this city, and the surrendered people were listed as inferior people, and they also needed good wine and food to entertain Mongolian cavalry.
"Child and Old Wen, it's time for us to return to Mobei and report to the Khan."
In the Mongolian tent, Zhebo urged the busy Chi Lao Wen with dissatisfaction.
Chi Lao Wen forced the Western Xia beauties to enjoy for themselves. These Western Xia beauties were like two-legged sheep, and were stripped of their clothes by Chi Lao Wen.
It is not uncommon for Mongolian cavalry to massacre the city. Chi Laowen believed that it was just for the Xixia people to offer their wives and daughters, and that they had given preferential treatment to these Xixia people.
The first sharpshooter of Mongolia, Zhebe, was eager to return to the Mongolian Plateau.
There is their homeland, and Genghis Khan Temujin is waiting for news that they are pursuing the Naiman tribe leader Sun Khan.
The various Mongolian tribes have been conquered by Temujin's army one after another. The Kelie tribe and the Naiman tribe died or surrendered. Zhebie and Chi Laowen were responsible for pursuing the remnants of the Naiman tribe and completely integrating the population of the Mongolian tribe.
The number of Mongolians is not large, and it is unbearable to lose the population of any tribe.
"Zhebie, why not enjoy more happy days here and return to the bitter and cold land."
Chi Lao Wen was a little happy.
"The land of gentleness will only destroy the fighting spirit of the warriors on the grassland, and only the bitter cold can strengthen their will."
Zhebei was dissatisfied with Chi Laowen's indulgence in the Mongolian cavalry to eat, drink and enjoy the food, drink and enjoy.
Once the nomadic cavalry stays in a wealthy place for a long time, they will easily be assimilated and their combat effectiveness will decline rapidly.
The Mongolian cavalry during the Mongolian Western Expedition were completely different from the Mongolian cavalry at the end of the Yuan Dynasty.
This is the reason why it is said that one is born in distress and dies in happiness.
"Don't worry, the people of Heishui City have not surrendered yet. We will stay here for a longer time to strengthen our control over this city."
Chi Laowen disagreed and continued to sow seeds.
"Since that's the case, I will lead a team of cavalry to escort the captives of the Naiman tribe and return to the north of the Mobei."
Zhebe decided to return to the Mongolian Plateau in advance and leave Chi Lao Wen to station in Heishui City.
"Just leave 10,000 people for me. I also brought three hundred Qiexue troops, and these three hundred people are enough to defeat ten thousand people."
Chi Laowen only left 10,000 cavalrymen and asked Zhebe to lead 20,000 Mongolian cavalry back to Mongolia.
"almost."
Zhebe believed that Chi Laowen's 10,000 cavalry were enough to control this area, so he led his troops back.
Outside the Mongolian cavalry yurt, the Western Xia generals looked ashen. Among the beautiful Western Xia girls kidnapped by Chi Laowen, there were their wives and daughters, but they dared not speak out. They were not opponents of the Mongolian cavalry, and they angered Chi Laowen. Maybe Chi Laowen would order the city slaughter.
"Damn it, I'm going to go in and kill him!"
"Zhebe has already left with 20,000 Mongolian cavalry, only 10,000 of Chi Lao Wen's men, but we have 20,000!"
"Stop, Chi Lao Wen has an elite team of Qixue troops in his hands. They are brave and good at fighting. Do you want to kill us?!"
"Not to mention the Qiexue army, even ten thousand ordinary Mongolian cavalry are not something we can deal with."
"Are you just watching it like this?"
These Western Xia generals were very depressed.
"There shouldn't be anything wrong with Chi Lao Wen stationed in Heishui City?"
Zhebe led 20,000 Mongolian cavalry to march to the north and left Heishui City, and was always a little worried.
As the fourth-rank of the Mongolian Empire, Chi Lao Wen was brave and fighting, but he lacked some wisdom.
Chapter completed!