The horses were jogging, and the muscles of the Ming army's war horses were full of strength under the smooth fur.The pale sun shines on the earth, but the surroundings are full of desolation.
After a small lake nearby freezes, there is no movement and looks dead; except for the army, there seems to be no living thing in this place!
A rift can be seen on the ice, like a wound that was split by a giant axe.
It is said that the water here has just frozen for a while and the ice surface is thin; in addition, the temperature difference between day and night is too large, and obvious cracks will appear on the ice surface at noon.
Yin Desheng from the horse team looked up and saw that there was a circling Hai Dongqing who had just arrived here in the air.His face was cold, but his body was a little hot.
Since his expedition, he has been sleeping in the military stroke, but instead he feels that his life has become familiar again.
It was a strange feeling that after entering Beijing at the beginning of the year, Yin Desheng was suddenly granted a title of marquis, living in a comfortable mansion, maids and servants, and receiving salary. He had not been used to coming here for a long time. Only after he went to war did he gradually find the days he had been used to for many years.
The emperor treated his brothers so generously that they could live a life of luxury and be rich and frugal; Yin Desheng knew very well that this was to ask brothers to sacrifice their lives at critical moments!But it's simple, just follow the orders.
Yin Desheng recalled again that Liu Dagen and others, who were dedicated to the title of marquis, never had a good life; he felt that it was not a pity that he died.
As one of the generals under the command of the Marquis and Duke of Ba, Yin Desheng participated in the decision-making and had already understood that this situation was mostly a fierce battle that was besieged again...
The infantry in the front army accounted for 90%, but the soldiers marched on horseback and had a very fast speed; they were even faster than ordinary cavalry brigades!
When the Ming cavalry marching, they often dismounted and walked, and the cavalry's horsepower should be kept until life and death.
Infantry doesn’t have to pay too much attention to whether the horses are tired, anyway, there is no need for war horses when fighting.
Everyone set out from the southwest of the Huoyuerhai and headed to the westward direction.You can reach the Luqu River (Krulun River) on the west side of Kuolunhaizi (now Hulun Lake, which is translated as the Lake of Ruhai) in three days.
The military information in this direction comes from the captive Tatar Prime Minister Tuo Huan.However, it also conforms to the speculation of the Central Army.
The generals of the central army believed that most of the Tatars retreated and would not go northeast.Because there is a vast mountain forest (Daxinganling), the road is difficult to walk, and it is not suitable for the large-scale migration of the Tatar tribes.
Before the Ming army arrived at the Luqu River, they only found two small Tatar camps.
Each time hundreds of cavalry attacked, a round of charge defeated the Tatars' army and fled. The Ming army rushed into the Tatar camp, seized some grass and animals, and burned all the tents and other items.
The captured prisoners confessed and saw a large group of people walking north a few days ago.There were surrendered Mongolians in the Ming army, and they could communicate even with the locals.
Qu Neng's army passed through a desert and arrived at the southern bank of Luqu River.
The Tatar Prime Minister Tuohuan claimed that Benjali's Khan's tent was on the south bank of the Luqu River a few days ago, and now it is estimated that it can be found not far from the north bank!
Without any hesitation, the commander of the former army, Qu Neng immediately ordered the troops to inquire from several ferries that had been made by the striker and scouts, and ride a horse across the river!The ferry water and thick ice at the ferry can reduce accidental casualties among soldiers.
After the tribes crossed the river one after another, Yin Desheng received Qu Neng's military order: order the generals to lead their troops and march towards the northwest.
This section of the Luqu River flows roughly east-west, but about dozens of miles west, one section flows north-south.
The Ming army marched northwest and was able to reach the Luqu River Basin again that day.
As long as people are near rivers, groundwater can usually be found.
...There were many lava rock mountains where the army passed in the morning.But in the afternoon, there were no more rocks nearby, and the fields were endless, full of dead grass.
If there were no sun, compass, etc., Yin Desheng felt that he could not even distinguish the direction!People will find that the scene you see at this time is no different from half an hour ago.
At this moment, the sergeant holding the red flag rushed over.
The soldier glanced at Yin Desheng's military flag and approached here. He handed over the banner written by Qu Neng and said: The commander's military order!Each unit was stationed on site and waited for orders, and more than a thousand military generals came to the Central Army to discuss matters.
Yin Desheng clasped his fists and said: The last general is instructed!
He said a few words to several deputy generals, and rode his horse to the big flag with the word Qu.
Near the flag, some soldiers were bent over and digging the pit desperately, as if looking for water.Qu Neng rode on the horse, and about thirty generals gathered around him one after another.
The scout who had just returned found a large tent of the Tatars in the north, about thirty miles away.Qu Neng said directly, but there may not be only one tent nearby, and our scouts have not been found yet.
The generals nodded one after another.
Qu Neng looked up at the sun that was gradually drooping westward, and suddenly stopped saying a word.Everyone started to talk gradually, and there was a little noise in the crowd.
After a long time, some of the soldiers who were digging the pit over there shouted: "Master, there is water!"
Qu Neng waved his hand and immediately looked back and said: Camp on the spot today.The terrain is also simple, each department will see the direction and arrange the rotation personnel.Wait until tomorrow morning, if the enemy attacks, they will form a formation on site to wait for the order of adjustment.If there is no enemy army, we will continue to march northwest.
All the generals agreed and answered.
At this moment, a general clasped his fists and said: "Master, there is mud under the sand."It is still early today. If the construction of trenches and fortifications begins at this time, the military camp will be built tomorrow.
Qu Neng pondered for a moment and said: No fortifications shall be built!The army may continue to march tomorrow morning, and the soldiers of the troops will be well prepared.
Everyone bowed: I will wait until the order is received!
Yin Desheng could understand: Marshal Qu’s reason was probably just an excuse. He did not repair fortifications because he was afraid that the enemy would not come to siege!
Perhaps the dozens of military generals present understood the reasons, not only Yin Desheng, but everyone didn't say it.
The generals were ordered to return to the army and conveyed the commander's military order.Gradually, the open wasteland became lively, and all the ministries were mobilizing to the camping territory.
The entire camp was on the endless grassland, open and without any obstacles; the outside of the camp was composed of many 100-household teams responsible for the warning, roughly forming a wide hollow array of four directions.
Tents, horses, and cavalry are all in the middle.
The soldiers began to build dense tents, dig the ground to collect water, and sent people to harvest weeds and raise fire to make rice.The camping time is very early today, and everyone can have a hot meal.
Everything was relaxing and comfortable before the sun set.
Even the soldiers on duty were very light. After the people lined up, they just sat there and rested. Because there was no enemy situation, the brothers could still chat with the brothers around them, and the military formation was very noisy and lively.
Yin Desheng was patrolling everywhere on horseback and heard a soldier speaking in the military formation in Sichuan dialect, telling people around him about a kind of poodle from his hometown.
The young man is quite eloquent and speaks it very carefully in terms of the method, color, taste and taste.
Yin Desheng listened for a while, and his saliva was almost flowing out.
But at night, the soldiers on duty felt very uncomfortable.
Although charcoal fires and torches were burned on the military formation, they could not stop the cold wind and were biting cold after night!
Everyone was wearing felt blankets, and some were walking around in place to keep warm.
It was the end of the moon, the moon was almost invisible, and the fields were covered in darkness.There were many sounds of horse hooves coming from afar.
The Ming army's cavalry would not go out to camp in groups at night.The soldiers all knew that the sound of horse hooves was Tatars!
There were infantry formations around the camp on guard, but there were no fortifications to stop them.People endured the severe cold and stared at the distance of the darkness with fear that the enemy might come to the camp at any time.
Yin Desheng did not take off his armor, and he got up from time to time at night to inquire about military information.
The same is true for coach Qu Neng. When Qu Neng inspected Yin Desheng's side, the two met once.
After Yin Desheng stepped forward to hold the military salute, Qu Neng said with appreciation: The Marquis of Heyang worked tirelessly and worked very hard.No wonder the Lord ordered you personally.
At this time, Yin Desheng hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "I dare not take it."
Qu Neng listened to the sound of horse hooves coming from the wind for a while, and said: "Horse of Heyang, don't worry too much, we are prepared."In the middle of the night, the Tatars did not dare to attack the camp with large players.
Yin Desheng: The Tatar army has arrived nearby. Will it come to attack tomorrow morning?
When Qu Neng heard this sentence, his expression became subtle and rich on his face with obvious bone contours.He seemed a little expectant, but also a little worried.
If the enemy attacks tomorrow, our first day will be very difficult.You must encourage the soldiers and fight with the determination to die and never retreat in the face of the battle!Qu Neng said in a deep voice, this is an open land that is conducive to the movement of cavalry on all sides.We did not have any fortifications on the first day, and once we were in chaos, we would definitely die!
He breathed a sigh of relief and continued: But as long as we withstand the first day of attack, we can build fortifications one after another.Since the main force of the Tatar army has arrived, they will not give up easily.
Yin Desheng clasped his fists and said seriously: The last one will follow the commander's instructions.
After Qu Neng left, Yin Desheng went back to the tent and slept for a while.He was wearing armor and lying down was uncomfortable and had difficulty sleeping.But he was too sleepy in the early morning and he still fell asleep.
When there was any movement to change defense outside, Yin Desheng woke up.He picked up his helmet and put it on, picked up his waist knife and walked out.
At this time, the sky in the east seemed to begin to turn white.
Yin Desheng suddenly discovered something, and the sound of horse hooves could no longer be heard from all sides.He couldn't help but guess secretly: Will the Tatar army attack after dawn?
Perhaps no one can confirm this answer, it only depends on the choices of the Tatars.The Quneng troops of the Ming army were mainly infantry and went deep into the grasslands familiar to the Tatars, so they could not have the initiative in the battle.
After a small lake nearby freezes, there is no movement and looks dead; except for the army, there seems to be no living thing in this place!
A rift can be seen on the ice, like a wound that was split by a giant axe.
It is said that the water here has just frozen for a while and the ice surface is thin; in addition, the temperature difference between day and night is too large, and obvious cracks will appear on the ice surface at noon.
Yin Desheng from the horse team looked up and saw that there was a circling Hai Dongqing who had just arrived here in the air.His face was cold, but his body was a little hot.
Since his expedition, he has been sleeping in the military stroke, but instead he feels that his life has become familiar again.
It was a strange feeling that after entering Beijing at the beginning of the year, Yin Desheng was suddenly granted a title of marquis, living in a comfortable mansion, maids and servants, and receiving salary. He had not been used to coming here for a long time. Only after he went to war did he gradually find the days he had been used to for many years.
The emperor treated his brothers so generously that they could live a life of luxury and be rich and frugal; Yin Desheng knew very well that this was to ask brothers to sacrifice their lives at critical moments!But it's simple, just follow the orders.
Yin Desheng recalled again that Liu Dagen and others, who were dedicated to the title of marquis, never had a good life; he felt that it was not a pity that he died.
As one of the generals under the command of the Marquis and Duke of Ba, Yin Desheng participated in the decision-making and had already understood that this situation was mostly a fierce battle that was besieged again...
The infantry in the front army accounted for 90%, but the soldiers marched on horseback and had a very fast speed; they were even faster than ordinary cavalry brigades!
When the Ming cavalry marching, they often dismounted and walked, and the cavalry's horsepower should be kept until life and death.
Infantry doesn’t have to pay too much attention to whether the horses are tired, anyway, there is no need for war horses when fighting.
Everyone set out from the southwest of the Huoyuerhai and headed to the westward direction.You can reach the Luqu River (Krulun River) on the west side of Kuolunhaizi (now Hulun Lake, which is translated as the Lake of Ruhai) in three days.
The military information in this direction comes from the captive Tatar Prime Minister Tuo Huan.However, it also conforms to the speculation of the Central Army.
The generals of the central army believed that most of the Tatars retreated and would not go northeast.Because there is a vast mountain forest (Daxinganling), the road is difficult to walk, and it is not suitable for the large-scale migration of the Tatar tribes.
Before the Ming army arrived at the Luqu River, they only found two small Tatar camps.
Each time hundreds of cavalry attacked, a round of charge defeated the Tatars' army and fled. The Ming army rushed into the Tatar camp, seized some grass and animals, and burned all the tents and other items.
The captured prisoners confessed and saw a large group of people walking north a few days ago.There were surrendered Mongolians in the Ming army, and they could communicate even with the locals.
Qu Neng's army passed through a desert and arrived at the southern bank of Luqu River.
The Tatar Prime Minister Tuohuan claimed that Benjali's Khan's tent was on the south bank of the Luqu River a few days ago, and now it is estimated that it can be found not far from the north bank!
Without any hesitation, the commander of the former army, Qu Neng immediately ordered the troops to inquire from several ferries that had been made by the striker and scouts, and ride a horse across the river!The ferry water and thick ice at the ferry can reduce accidental casualties among soldiers.
After the tribes crossed the river one after another, Yin Desheng received Qu Neng's military order: order the generals to lead their troops and march towards the northwest.
This section of the Luqu River flows roughly east-west, but about dozens of miles west, one section flows north-south.
The Ming army marched northwest and was able to reach the Luqu River Basin again that day.
As long as people are near rivers, groundwater can usually be found.
...There were many lava rock mountains where the army passed in the morning.But in the afternoon, there were no more rocks nearby, and the fields were endless, full of dead grass.
If there were no sun, compass, etc., Yin Desheng felt that he could not even distinguish the direction!People will find that the scene you see at this time is no different from half an hour ago.
At this moment, the sergeant holding the red flag rushed over.
The soldier glanced at Yin Desheng's military flag and approached here. He handed over the banner written by Qu Neng and said: The commander's military order!Each unit was stationed on site and waited for orders, and more than a thousand military generals came to the Central Army to discuss matters.
Yin Desheng clasped his fists and said: The last general is instructed!
He said a few words to several deputy generals, and rode his horse to the big flag with the word Qu.
Near the flag, some soldiers were bent over and digging the pit desperately, as if looking for water.Qu Neng rode on the horse, and about thirty generals gathered around him one after another.
The scout who had just returned found a large tent of the Tatars in the north, about thirty miles away.Qu Neng said directly, but there may not be only one tent nearby, and our scouts have not been found yet.
The generals nodded one after another.
Qu Neng looked up at the sun that was gradually drooping westward, and suddenly stopped saying a word.Everyone started to talk gradually, and there was a little noise in the crowd.
After a long time, some of the soldiers who were digging the pit over there shouted: "Master, there is water!"
Qu Neng waved his hand and immediately looked back and said: Camp on the spot today.The terrain is also simple, each department will see the direction and arrange the rotation personnel.Wait until tomorrow morning, if the enemy attacks, they will form a formation on site to wait for the order of adjustment.If there is no enemy army, we will continue to march northwest.
All the generals agreed and answered.
At this moment, a general clasped his fists and said: "Master, there is mud under the sand."It is still early today. If the construction of trenches and fortifications begins at this time, the military camp will be built tomorrow.
Qu Neng pondered for a moment and said: No fortifications shall be built!The army may continue to march tomorrow morning, and the soldiers of the troops will be well prepared.
Everyone bowed: I will wait until the order is received!
Yin Desheng could understand: Marshal Qu’s reason was probably just an excuse. He did not repair fortifications because he was afraid that the enemy would not come to siege!
Perhaps the dozens of military generals present understood the reasons, not only Yin Desheng, but everyone didn't say it.
The generals were ordered to return to the army and conveyed the commander's military order.Gradually, the open wasteland became lively, and all the ministries were mobilizing to the camping territory.
The entire camp was on the endless grassland, open and without any obstacles; the outside of the camp was composed of many 100-household teams responsible for the warning, roughly forming a wide hollow array of four directions.
Tents, horses, and cavalry are all in the middle.
The soldiers began to build dense tents, dig the ground to collect water, and sent people to harvest weeds and raise fire to make rice.The camping time is very early today, and everyone can have a hot meal.
Everything was relaxing and comfortable before the sun set.
Even the soldiers on duty were very light. After the people lined up, they just sat there and rested. Because there was no enemy situation, the brothers could still chat with the brothers around them, and the military formation was very noisy and lively.
Yin Desheng was patrolling everywhere on horseback and heard a soldier speaking in the military formation in Sichuan dialect, telling people around him about a kind of poodle from his hometown.
The young man is quite eloquent and speaks it very carefully in terms of the method, color, taste and taste.
Yin Desheng listened for a while, and his saliva was almost flowing out.
But at night, the soldiers on duty felt very uncomfortable.
Although charcoal fires and torches were burned on the military formation, they could not stop the cold wind and were biting cold after night!
Everyone was wearing felt blankets, and some were walking around in place to keep warm.
It was the end of the moon, the moon was almost invisible, and the fields were covered in darkness.There were many sounds of horse hooves coming from afar.
The Ming army's cavalry would not go out to camp in groups at night.The soldiers all knew that the sound of horse hooves was Tatars!
There were infantry formations around the camp on guard, but there were no fortifications to stop them.People endured the severe cold and stared at the distance of the darkness with fear that the enemy might come to the camp at any time.
Yin Desheng did not take off his armor, and he got up from time to time at night to inquire about military information.
The same is true for coach Qu Neng. When Qu Neng inspected Yin Desheng's side, the two met once.
After Yin Desheng stepped forward to hold the military salute, Qu Neng said with appreciation: The Marquis of Heyang worked tirelessly and worked very hard.No wonder the Lord ordered you personally.
At this time, Yin Desheng hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "I dare not take it."
Qu Neng listened to the sound of horse hooves coming from the wind for a while, and said: "Horse of Heyang, don't worry too much, we are prepared."In the middle of the night, the Tatars did not dare to attack the camp with large players.
Yin Desheng: The Tatar army has arrived nearby. Will it come to attack tomorrow morning?
When Qu Neng heard this sentence, his expression became subtle and rich on his face with obvious bone contours.He seemed a little expectant, but also a little worried.
If the enemy attacks tomorrow, our first day will be very difficult.You must encourage the soldiers and fight with the determination to die and never retreat in the face of the battle!Qu Neng said in a deep voice, this is an open land that is conducive to the movement of cavalry on all sides.We did not have any fortifications on the first day, and once we were in chaos, we would definitely die!
He breathed a sigh of relief and continued: But as long as we withstand the first day of attack, we can build fortifications one after another.Since the main force of the Tatar army has arrived, they will not give up easily.
Yin Desheng clasped his fists and said seriously: The last one will follow the commander's instructions.
After Qu Neng left, Yin Desheng went back to the tent and slept for a while.He was wearing armor and lying down was uncomfortable and had difficulty sleeping.But he was too sleepy in the early morning and he still fell asleep.
When there was any movement to change defense outside, Yin Desheng woke up.He picked up his helmet and put it on, picked up his waist knife and walked out.
At this time, the sky in the east seemed to begin to turn white.
Yin Desheng suddenly discovered something, and the sound of horse hooves could no longer be heard from all sides.He couldn't help but guess secretly: Will the Tatar army attack after dawn?
Perhaps no one can confirm this answer, it only depends on the choices of the Tatars.The Quneng troops of the Ming army were mainly infantry and went deep into the grasslands familiar to the Tatars, so they could not have the initiative in the battle.
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