After confirming that the Tartar cavalry retreated, all the soldiers of the Northern Expedition Army of the Ming Dynasty cheered and shook the sky.

When the Northern Expedition Army was departing, almost everyone except Zhang Yanling and the generals around him had a suspicious and pessimistic attitude. Especially after the 200,000 border troops defeated the Hetao, the Ming Dynasty had an incredible attitude towards Zhang Yanling's actions in the Northern Expedition.

At this time, Zhang Yanling stood up and took the lead and dared to send troops to attack the Tatars, which was naturally commendable. However, at this time, the morale of the Ming soldiers was depressed and the court felt that it was necessary to immediately shrink the defense, ensure the safety of the border town, and never acted rashly. Zhang Yanling's northern expedition was like a gambling and adventure that bet on the future of the Ming Dynasty.

This sentiment has actually been spreading secretly among the Ming ministers and the army. After Zhang Yanling led the army to the expedition, many officials in the court expressed such concerns. Many officials from the six ministries of Nanjing and local officials also submitted memorials to express their concerns, asking Zhu Houzhao to carefully consider the consequences, and it is best to suspend the military operation of the Northern Expedition immediately.

As Zhang Yanling thought, after the Battle of Tumu Fort, the entire Ming Dynasty was actually timid from the bottom of his heart towards the alien races on the northern grasslands. After the defeat in the Battle of Hetao, this timidity deepened even more. It is not surprising that this idea is at all.

Not to mention them, even Zhang Lun, who led the army together, was timid. Except for the soldiers and soldiers of the navy battalions, the other soldiers of the border and four other armies were unsure, and they all believed that this time it would be a journey of going but not returning.

When the battle began today, when the soldiers saw Tartar cavalry swarming from all directions, many people did not dare to think that they would defeat their opponents. Many people already thought in their hearts that today was the last day of their lives.

The battle was carried out in this way and ended with a great victory. Among the 110,000 troops, even tens of thousands of people had never participated in the battle from beginning to end. The battle ended with victory. The battle also made many people feel incredible. Those defensive means, those roaring bird guns, knocked the Tartars down in rows, and the thrown explosive objects made the Tartars fall over. All of this opened the eyes of the border troops and the four foreign armies in the army.

There are many kinds of combat methods, each of which they have never seen before. Many people realize at this moment why the Duke of the National Guard dared to lead the army to the war because he had enough means to deal with the Tartar cavalry. He was not gambling with the lives of the soldiers, but he did have enough capital.

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In today's war, the Tatars suffered heavy casualties. In just a few hours of battle, nearly 20,000 cavalry casualties were killed or injured, while the Ming army suffered only more than 800 casualties. That was the casualties caused by the Tatar cavalry's last rushing into the Ming army formation. This was an unprecedented victory, almost without any injuries.

But the significance of this battle is not in the victory or defeat itself, but in the greater significance of it, it breaks the dark clouds that have long been shrouded in the hearts of the Ming Dynasty army. The myth of the Taurus cavalry being invincible in the world, and no one can face it head-on, and no one can resist their frontal charge was broken.

The inner demons in the hearts of the Ming soldiers were eliminated in today's battle. At the same time, the psychological advantages of the Tartar soldiers and horses over the Ming army were completely lost. They even felt a sense of fear.

This victory was a shot of a revival for the morale of the Ming soldiers who were in a trough, and restored the confidence of the Ming soldiers. Of course, it also laid the image of Zhang Yanling's supreme respect in the hearts of the Ming soldiers.

Zhang Yanling has commanded many large-scale battles over the years, from domestic rebellion to overseas wars, and has won all of them. He has long been famous and eye-catching. However, it has not been truly recognized by them in the Ming Dynasty army. Because most soldiers, including the Beijing camp and the border army, have not experienced it personally, and have personally witnessed Zhang Yanling's leadership in the battle.

Many people were skeptical about Zhang Yanling's ability, and even suspected that it was the credit of his generals. He was just a nominal leader and enjoyed his achievements. However, after this battle, everyone admired and admired, including 40,000 cavalry in the Beijing camp, 30,000 border troops and four external armies.

The setting sun was as bloody as Zhang Yanling rode on his horse and slowly walked through the battlefield in front of the formation.

Here, corpses are piled up like mountains, blood flows into a river, piles of corpses overlapping, and the scene is extremely tragic.

Within a circle of more than ten miles around the army, there were corpses of Tartar soldiers. The grass on the ground was dyed blood red, like a burning flame. Under the grass, blood seeped into the soil, soaking the soil.

The air was filled with blood and burnt smell, and the entire battlefield was like a hellish slaughterhouse.

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Zhang Yanling did not show any discomfort. After years of war, he was already numb to this bloody scene. If it were in the past, he would have felt a little sigh in his heart. But now, Zhang Yanling knew that this is the case in this world.

Ordinary life is worthless and has no dignity in this era. This is even more so on the battlefield. The battles between countries are ultimately solved by killing and by strength. It is ridiculous to reason. Only when you have a strong fist and strong enough, will others listen if you have a reasonable point of view.

Of course, Zhang Yanling is not a power-only theory. He only believes in the means of killing and strength. He is not a bloodthirsty maniac or a murderer. However, these simple rules are applicable in this era. Although he is brutal, it is indeed effective and realistic.

Maybe one day, the rules of the world will change, but it is not the present.

However, for others, they felt the horror of the battlefield at this moment. There were corpses everywhere, flesh and blood everywhere, and the air was filled with the breath of death, which made many people feel uncomfortable.

Zhang Lun originally followed Zhang Yanling to check the battlefield, but shortly after he arrived at the battlefield, he felt dizzy, disgusted, and vomited. He had to leave quickly.

"Dude, should the Tartars' bodies be cleaned up and the battlefield should be cleaned up?" Chen Shiyi, who followed Zhang Yanling, asked in a deep voice.

Zhang Yanling looked up at the sky, and countless vultures began to circle there, waiting for a meal of delicious food. In the distance, the wild wolf who smelled the bloody smell also began to howl in the twilight.

"No need. These people live on the grassland and die on the grassland, which is considered to be dead. Let the hawks and wild wolves clean up their flesh and blood, and let the grass absorb their nutrients. They plundered everything on this grassland, and everything they gave to here after death is considered fair and fair." Zhang Yanling said in a deep voice.

Chen Shi nodded and said, "The Duke of the State is also talking about it. The grass on this battlefield will definitely be more lush next year."

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Zhang Yanling nodded, looked at the setting sun that was sinking to the west, and said in a deep voice: "I ordered the entire army to clean up and rectify immediately. The army left here and went to Shangfengkou to camp ten miles away. We will arrive at Dalat City in two days. I think there should be no obstacles along the way."

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After the defeat, the Tatar army walked north overnight in the night.

After a great defeat, the Tartar soldiers were depressed and in a bad mood. More than 60,000 soldiers were silently rushing to the road in the dark, and no one said a word.

Many people still linger in their minds the scene of today's battle, with buzzing in their ears, and the roar of firearms remained. The scene of flesh and blood flying and the terrifying battle were deeply imprinted in their minds. Even the Tartars who were as fierce as wild wolves could not waving the haze in their hearts.

Batumonk rode in front of the team on a horse. He frowned and looked at the depths of the dark grassland, feeling extremely complicated.

Today's defeat made Batumonk realize a serious problem. I'm afraid he can't keep the land of Hetao. The Ming army's firearms were so fierce that the cavalry had no advantage in charge. Today's battle was inevitable, but it ended in a crushing defeat. How can I save the defeat next?

There are two choices at the moment. One is to decisively give up the south bank of the Yellow River in Hetao and cross the Yellow River. The purpose of the Ming army should be just for Hetao, and at the same time, it also avenges the revenge of the previous defeat. After giving up Hetao, they should not advance north again.

With the Yellow River as a barrier, if they dare to cross the river, they are afraid they will be delusional.

The second choice is to fight them with one more death, and immediately order the troops from the northern and eastern Mo tribes to come and gather all the troops to fight to the death. By then, the total force will reach 150,000, and even if you use flesh and blood to pile them up, it will be enough to siege the Ming army.

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But in this way, it would be equivalent to betting on all the troops. Even if you win, you would have to pay a heavy price. For a long time, you would be unable to make any attempts to the Ming Dynasty.

These two choices have their pros and cons, and it is quite difficult to choose.

In the distance ahead, a fire shone. It was the gathering place for the herdsmen of the Tumote tribe on the grassland. The sound of people and horses alarmed the herdsmen, and the sheep in the sheep pen also bleated.

Batumonk suddenly stopped the horse and was stunned.

"Shank you, what's wrong? Don't worry, that's just a herdsman." Someone next to him said.

Batumonk didn't say anything, and he suddenly knew how to make a decision. This was the land of Hetao, the most fertile place in his Tatar territory. There were countless cattle, sheep and horses, and an important place for rice and grain. More importantly, the south of Hetao was the best springboard for attacking the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty. He was actually considering letting go, which was simply too confused.

Giving up here is equivalent to cutting off your arm. The dream of conquering that land in your heart, the dream of restoring the Dayuan River will never be realized. The land in the south and north of the desert is vast and vast, barren and desolate. Can you always be content with it?

Of course not. You cannot throw it here, and you cannot throw it away anyway. You must try it again. If you lose this way, you will be depressed. That is not your personality. You have experienced many setbacks but did not give up, and finally unify the desert. How can you be discouraged by defeat today?

"Shan! What's wrong with you?" the guard beside him asked again.

Batumonk shouted in a deep voice: "It's nothing. I'll send a command, turn to the northeast, and rush to Dalat City without stopping. Tell all brothers that you don't have to be depressed. Although I failed today, my prairie boy will not be defeated by this failure. The eagle must go through storms and snow before it can be qualified to soar."

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After Batumonk said that, he shook the reins and galloped away with his head.

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