"Buddha, what is that?"
In the northern border of Dashang, above the wilderness.
A Buddhist asked with a look of shock on his face when he saw the Mobei cavalry running wildly in the distance.
How come there are so many Mobei cavalry here?
Sanzang looked at the tens of thousands of cavalry that were quickly moving away in front of him, his expression slightly condensed.
The three armies of Mobei are all fighting against Dashang's army. Logically speaking, it is absolutely impossible for so many Mobei cavalry to appear here.
The only explanation is that these are reinforcements from the Eight Tribes of Mobei!
Trouble!
Judging from the size of the Mobei cavalry, there are 40,000 to 50,000 people. Such a huge cavalry regiment is enough to change the trend of any war.
"It should be the reinforcements from the eight tribes in Mobei."
Next to Sanzang, the middle-aged man with the highest level of cultivation spoke up and replied with a solemn gaze, "Such a large-scale cavalry suddenly appeared. Dashang may be in big trouble this time."
The cavalry marched too fast, and the magic soldiers descended from the sky, making it difficult for people to guard against. I am afraid that the merchants did not know that such an army was coming.
"This is their marching direction."
Sanzang stared at the direction of the Mobei Iron Cavalry with a look of concentration on his face.
It seems to be Baidi City!
At the same time, north of Baidi City.
Tantai Jingyue looked at the Dashang Fortress in front, slightly curved her mouth, and said, "Your Majesty, it's time for us to leave."
"Um."
On the side, Lord Bai Di nodded and got on his horse.
Behind them, 60,000 Mobei Iron Cavalry set off and quickly headed toward the southeast.
Baidi City, in front of Shuai Zhang.
A soldier walked over quickly, walked straight into the tent, and said anxiously, "King Wu, the Mobei Iron Cavalry is heading to the southeast."
"southeast?"
In the tent, King Donglin looked shocked when he heard this. He immediately stood up and came to the map to check the arrangement of troops in the southeast.
"There doesn't seem to be any big city in the southeast."
On the side, Mu Yuan stepped forward and said in a solemn voice, "Tantai Jingyue and Lord Bai Di are going to bypass Baidi City and attack the hinterland of our great merchant."
"wrong."
King Donglin said in a deep voice, "Not attacking the city when encountering it is a taboo in military art. Once they enter the hinterland of our Great Shang Dynasty and their retreat is cut off by us, and they are attacked from both sides, their entire army will surely be annihilated."
"Do they think that with 60,000 cavalry, they can directly attack our great merchant capital?" Mu Yuan said with a serious look.
"There are 70,000 elite forbidden troops in the capital of Great Shang. There are also many local defenders from all sides of the capital. Where do Tantai Jingyue and the others get their confidence?" King Donglin looked at the map and said with a heavy expression.
Although the Mobei Middle Road army is powerful, it is not omnipotent. In the plain area, the Mobei Iron Cavalry is indeed invincible and difficult to stop. However, when attacking the city, there is no such suffocating sense of oppression.
"King Donglin, what should we do now?"
Mu Yuan said seriously, "Do you want to withdraw some of your troops to return reinforcements?"
"no."
King Donglin directly objected, "The geographical location of Baidi City is special. It is extremely important to me as a great merchant and cannot be lost. If we send out our troops to return reinforcements and the Mobei cavalry suddenly come back with their swords, Baidi City will be in danger." "
"What do you mean by King Donglin, is this Tantai Jingyue's plan?" Mu Yuan frowned and asked.
"possible."
King Donglin nodded and said, "My advice is to continue to defend Baidi City."
"What if the target of the Eight Tribes of Mobei is indeed my Great Shang Capital?"
Mu Yuan looked at King Donglin in front of him and said in a deep voice, "When the Mobei army comes to the city, even if there is any accident, we will not be able to bear it!"
Nowadays, all the elite troops of Dashang are fighting abroad. In fact, there are not many troops around the capital of Dashang. Once the Mobei cavalry drives straight in, it will be difficult for the local defenders to stop them.
Inside the account.
Li Ziye sat in a wheelchair and the two of them discussed quietly without saying a word.
In fact, he also agreed with King Donglin's opinion.
Tantai Jingyue's move most likely had an ulterior motive, and the safest way was to defend Baidi City and remain unchanged in the face of ever-changing changes.
As for the capital city of Great Shang, weren't there still 70,000 imperial troops? Just fight, and at most they would lose some face. He didn't believe that 60,000 cavalry could still break through the capital city of Great Shang.
As for face, it cannot be eaten as food.
However, the royal family seems to care most about their face, and they probably won't watch the Mobei army attack the Great Shang Capital.
In front of the sand table, Mu Yuan and King Donglin discussed for a long time. Because they did not understand the purpose of the Mobei Iron Cavalry, they chose to wait and see for the time being.
"Do you have any suggestions for Buyihou?"
After the discussion was over, King Donglin looked at the silent Hou Yi and asked politely.
"No."
Li Ziye shook his head slightly and said, "This is my first time leading troops in a war. I have no experience and can't make any suggestions. King Donglin has experienced hundreds of battles and the decision he made must be correct."
"The commoner is too modest."
King Donglin said calmly, "The authorities are confused, and I am not always able to make the right decision. If the commoner has any different opinions, please feel free to mention them and we can discuss them together."
Li Ziye smiled and said nothing more.
He is a little marquis, so he won't get involved here.
Sunset, southeast of Baidi City.
The Mobei cavalry rushed past, actually intending to bypass Baidi City, preparing to attack the hinterland of Dashang in a roundabout way.
Soldiers are very fast, and the Mobei army is all elite cavalry. Their marching speed is the fastest in the world.
Any obstacles along the way were crushed by 60,000 elite cavalry, and the merchants and common people suffered greatly from the war.
The Mobei army is well aware of its advantages and disadvantages, so it grabs whatever it goes, feeds the war with war, and uses Dashang's resources to replenish its reserves.
Even the Great Shang could not build every city as solidly as Baidi City. How could an ordinary small city withstand the attack of the Mobei Iron Cavalry?
The consequence of the city's fall was that the people were slaughtered and the gold, silver and food were robbed.
The collision between nomadic people and farming civilization was vividly reflected in this war.
Great commercial capital.
A battle report was sent back, and the news spread that the Mobei Iron Cavalry bypassed Baidi City and attacked the hinterland of Dashang, and people were panicked for a while.
The common people don't know anything about the art of war. They only know that the Mobei army is about to attack.
Imperial Palace, Shou'an Hall.
After receiving the battle report from the front line, Emperor Shang's expression also darkened.
What on earth is Tantai Goddess thinking?
Do you want to attack the capital city of Great Shang with only 60,000 cavalry?
Southeast of Baidi City, Yuguan City.
The Mobei cavalry rushed over and fired thousands of arrows into the city.
The arrows are all coated with kerosene, and wherever the arrows hit, there will be flames everywhere.
The purpose of Mobei's army is very simple, to break through the city, grab the resources and leave, without wasting a single soldier on defending the city.
Only half a day.
The city of Yuguan was broken, and the Mobei cavalry drove straight in, burning, killing, looting, and completely turning the entire city into a hell on earth.
The merchants and common people who had not had time to escape all fell to the butcher's knife of the Mobei Iron Cavalry without exception.
When the Mobei cavalry left, they burned the city, took away everything they could, and burned what they couldn't take away. They never left a grain of food for Dashang's soldiers and civilians. The purpose was to prevent Dashang's army from having any food. Any additional resources possible.
Baidi City.
In the general's mansion, Li Ziye, who was recovering from his injuries, felt his heart sink when he heard the news that Yuguan City had been breached.
If this continues, King Donglin and the others won't be able to hold on for long.
If there is no return of support, the public dissatisfaction with Dashang will reach its extreme.
Although the laws of war of the Mobei Iron Cavalry are cruel, they are indeed effective.
Invasion, unlike civil strife, does not need to consider the public sentiment at all. Fear is sometimes more useful than the will of the people.
