Baidi City.
For several days, King Donglin led his troops to defend the city and ignored the news that Yuguan City had been breached.
King Donglin knew very well that compared to Yuguan City, Baidi City was undoubtedly more important to the great merchants.
As long as Baidi City is defended, the Mobei Iron Cavalry will have to make a detour if they want to attack the hinterland of Dashang, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
The timing of the war changes rapidly. It is impossible for the Eight Mobei tribes to capture Dashang with just 60,000 cavalry. If Baidi City is not broken, the reinforcements from the Mobei Eight tribes will not be able to rush to the rescue in time.
Although the current situation of Dashang is critical, after all, it has a geographical foundation and can afford to spend and fight.
Fighting for another year or two won't be a problem. On the contrary, the Mobei Babu definitely don't want to waste time with Dashang.
A long-distance attack, a lone army going deep, both resources and the morale of the soldiers have their limits. If things go on like this, the Mobei Iron Cavalry, which is exhausted and trapped, will collapse without attacking.
In the handsome tent.
King Donglin and the eldest prince Mu Yuan still discussed the method of defending the city for half a day, and did not even consider leaving the city to support them.
In the wheelchair, Li Ziye continued to be his own crowd, saying nothing and asking nothing.
If it weren't for the concern about the influence, Li Ziye would have really wanted to bring some snacks over and eat them in a daze.
King Donglin actually agrees with the overall view of war. In war, sometimes it is not about temporary gains and losses, but the overall situation must be considered.
Baidi City, no matter what, cannot make any mistakes or take any risks.
As for the Mobei Iron Cavalry's invasion of the hinterland of Dashang and the gathering of local defenders, it could also be delayed for a while.
The key to this war is delay and persistence!
The Mobei Iron Cavalry, which is mainly cavalry, fights a speed war, running long distances, and having magical soldiers descend from the sky. If they are to confront them head-on, they will fall into the rhythm of Mobei's war.
As for the mixed tactics he proposed, it can be used as a way to deal with cavalry. However, war is not just a matter of paper, and one must know how to adapt to changes.
First of all, the general direction cannot be wrong.
Slow down the pace of the war and not have a head-on confrontation with the Mobei Cavalry every time.
Dachang has a vast territory and can afford to fight as it slowly consumes.
never mind.
None of his business.
That old immortal Shang Huang always wants to attack his Li family. If he doesn't hit his sore spot, he will still keep an eye on the Li family.
It just hurts the people of Dashang.
If this war continues, Dashang's population is expected to suffer casualties of several percent.
Tantai Jingyue's current fighting style is very similar to the Mongolian cavalry of the past. They use killing to break down the enemy's resistance and destroy the opponent's vitality. It is cruel, but it is very suitable for nomads who have no extra troops to defend the city.
"Buyi Hou, do you have any suggestions?"
After discussing for a long time, King Donglin looked to the side at the young man who remained silent and asked.
"No."
Li Ziye came back to his senses, shook his head with a smile, and said, "I'll listen to King Donglin and His Highness."
When King Donglin heard this, he frowned unconsciously.
After the commoner arrived at Baidi City, he had been recovering from his injuries, neither causing trouble nor taking any trouble.
Maybe other people would like Buyi Hou's character, who doesn't cause trouble and obeys orders, but he doesn't like it.
As a general who leads troops, how can he not have any opinions?
This is completely inconsistent with the rumored young hero who defeated the Silver Armored Cavalry.
Is it possible that after being granted the title of Marquis, others did not learn from them, but instead learned the tricks of those officials to protect themselves wisely?
"King Wu, Your Highness."
At this moment, a soldier walked into the palace and said in a deep voice, "Jialing City was also destroyed. All the soldiers who defended the city were killed. Jialing City was slaughtered and the city was burned down by the Mobei army."
"These beasts!"
King Donglin heard this and punched the sand table, furious.
They destroyed the city and massacred it, not even sparing the common people. Those people from the Eight Tribes of Mobei were so cruel.
"King Donglin, what should I do? Are you still unable to come out?"
Next to him, Mu Yuan spoke and asked in a solemn voice, "If this continues, there will definitely be voices in the court that are not conducive to us."
"We cannot send troops, we must defend Baidi City."
King Donglin said without hesitation, "If we send troops now, we must at least double the strength of the Mobei cavalry to be able to stop them. However, if they come back with a kill, we will have no time to return reinforcements." "
After all, Dashang's troops were mainly light infantry, and their marching speed could not be compared to the Mobei cavalry.
After hearing what King Donglin said, Mu Yuan looked hesitant and said, "Although King Donglin's words are reasonable, if we just stand still like this, the hinterland of our Great Shang will be exposed to the Mobei cavalry. Rumors spread.”
"This king does not fight for those courtiers who are greedy for life and afraid of death."
King Donglin's expression darkened and he said, "There is absolutely no room for loss in Baidi City and no troops can be sent."
aside.
When Li Ziye heard this, he sighed softly in his heart.
King Donglin is a qualified commander, but throughout the ages, no matter how many famous generals have served their country loyally, they are no match for suspicion.
Even those dynasties that were about to collapse still had many famous generals who were brave and good at fighting. However, no matter how powerful the generals were, they were no match for twelve golden orders and unfounded charges.
What the current King of Donglin will face may no longer be the Mobei Iron Cavalry, but endless rumors and doubts from the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty.
If he were Tantai Jingyue, he would never let go of this opportunity to alienate.
This is no longer a conspiracy, but a test.
"Report!"
Great commercial capital.
The fast horses galloped past. In front of the Xuanwu Gate, the soldiers reporting the news jumped down, rushed in with the battle report in hand, and shouted urgently:
"Jialing City was destroyed, and all 20,000 soldiers who defended the city were killed!"
"Report!"
"Jialing City was destroyed, and all 20,000 soldiers who defended the city were killed!"
The army was defeated and the city was broken. When the news came, the civil and military officials in the court were shocked, and the people in the capital were also panicked.
Jialing City is no longer as far away from the capital city of Great Shang as the Sixteen States in the North. The sense of crisis of troops approaching the city quickly enveloped everyone.
"Where's King Donglin? Isn't he responsible for resisting the army in the middle of Mobei!"
"The king of Donglin is proud of his troops and refuses to return reinforcements. This is a rebellion!"
"Don't talk nonsense."
"Why are you talking nonsense? I'm talking nonsense. The Mobei cavalry are about to attack the capital. King Donglin still refuses to send troops to return reinforcements. This is obviously a rebellion."
"His Highness is also in Baidi City now. Will he also rebel?"
"The eldest prince can collude with the demon clan and harm Zhongliang, there is nothing he can't do!"
capital.
Rumors spread, and in the panic of the troops approaching the city, many people lost their minds and began to go crazy.
No one knows where the rumors are, and at this time, it is no longer important.
Outside Jialing City.
In front of the mighty Mobei Iron Cavalry, Tantai Jingyue looked at the blazing fire in the city behind, with a sneer flashing on his face.
She wanted to see if the king of Dashang really trusted his ministers that much.
"Report, Tianyu Palace has assembled an army of 130,000 people and sent out troops again."
One day later, another battle report came. After less than two months of rest, Tianyu's army marched eastward again.
On the day when the battle report reached the capital, King Triumphant and King Rakshasa immediately set off for the west without daring to delay for a moment.
The threat of the Mobei army has not been eliminated, and the crisis in the Western Territory has come again. The sky-high public resentment and endless slander have become the last straw that breaks the camel's back.
Half a day later, the imperial edict left the capital and was sent to Baidi City.
Order Donglin King to immediately send troops to return reinforcements without any mistake!
