Big businessman.
Southeast of Baidi City.
The 90,000 Guanshan Army led by King Guanshan traveled a long distance from the southern border of Dashang. After passing through the hinterland of Dashang, they almost didn't stop and rushed to the north without stopping.
There is only one purpose.
Support King Zhongwu and the Eleventh Prince trapped in Shaoguan City.
A series of chain reactions after the fall of Baidi City turned the situation between Dashang and Mobei from a balance of power to a disadvantage in an instant. If the 120,000 to 30,000 elite soldiers in the hands of King Zhongwu and the Eleventh Prince were lost again in the north, Dashang would be in danger. It's really dangerous.
Night.
In the wilderness, the army camped and rested temporarily.
After traveling for more than 20 days, even hard-hitting people couldn't stand it. The officers and soldiers of the Guanshan Army were very tired. However, the situation in Shaoguan City was urgent, and the officers and soldiers could only persist.
Guanshan Army Camp.
The patrolling soldiers passed by one after another, fully alert and not daring to be careless.
Sudden.
In the dark of night, 30,000 cavalrymen rushed in and took advantage of the darkness to sneak attack the Guanshan Army camp.
"Enemy attack!"
The patrolling soldiers reacted and immediately shouted urgently.
In the military camp, the soldiers got up one after another and picked up their weapons to defend themselves against the enemy.
next moment.
The Mobei Iron Cavalry rushed into the camp and instantly broke through the Guanshan Army's formation.
Night raids were a common method used by the cavalry, and it was also the most effective method. Soon, under the impact of 30,000 Mobei cavalry, the officers and soldiers of the Guanshan Army began to suffer serious casualties.
Using almost the same tactics, when the Guanshan Army began to organize an effective defensive formation, the Mobei Cavalry quickly left without wanting to fight.
Compared with Dashang, it is obviously more difficult for the Mobei Iron Cavalry to replenish its troops while fighting in a foreign country, so they cherish their own troops.
Except for the battle at Baidi City, there were basically no large-scale casualties during the rest of the time.
The powerful combat effectiveness of the Mobei Iron Cavalry is of course the main reason, but the Mobei Eight Division's grasp of fighter aircraft is also one of the important reasons.
"Quick casualty count."
In the camp, seeing the Mobei cavalry leaving, King Guanshan casually threw a master from the Eighth Tribe of Mobei out and said coldly.
"yes!"
A personal guard took the order and left quickly.
About half an hour later.
The guard walked back and said in a deep voice, "King Wu, the inventory has been completed. There are about 4,000 casualties. Among them, there are about 3,000 seriously injured and dead soldiers, and the rest are all minor injuries."
"We have suffered so many casualties before we even reached Shaoguan City. It seems that the Eight Tribes of Mobei have made up their mind not to let us support King Zhongwu and his companions."
King Guanshan looked at the direction of the Mobei Iron Cavalry, his eyes slightly cold, and said, "Today's sneak attack is probably just the beginning."
The cavalry marched too fast, especially the Mobei army, which was almost entirely composed of cavalry. It was really difficult to cope with it.
What's even more troublesome is that the Eight Tribes of Mobei now control Baidi City, which not only further strengthens their own speed advantage, but also slows down the speed of support from Dashang. One goes and the other goes, it becomes more difficult for Dashang to reinforce the northern border. More than double.
The next day.
After dawn.
The Guanshan army broke out of camp and continued on their way.
However.
After traveling for half a day, the soldiers were exhausted and were about to stop and rest temporarily, when the Mobei Iron Cavalry attacked again.
Still coming and going without a trace, he quickly left after a wave of attacks, unwilling to fight for a long time.
The purpose of the Mobei Iron Cavalry is very clear, which is to use guerrilla tactics to affect the marching speed of the Guanshan Army and prevent the Guanshan Army from going north to reinforce Shaoguan City.
Nowadays, the entire Mobei Eight Divisions are focusing on Shaoguan City.
The 60,000 cavalrymen of the Mobei East Road Army were keeping an eye on King Zhongwu and the Eleventh Prince in Shaoguan City. Once the Northern Army of Dashang Town was abandoned and the city retreated due to lack of food, the Mobei East Road Army was responsible for holding back King Zhongwu and the Eleventh Prince. The 120,000 to 30,000 people in the hands of the first prince, and then the cavalry in Baidi City quickly reinforced, and in one go, they completely wiped out this effective force of Dashang.
The Mobei Eight Tribes' plan was very good, and the leaders of Dashang also saw the Mobei Eight Tribes' purpose. However, if Baidi City fell, Dashang's reinforcements were destined to be controlled by the Mobei Eight Tribes. , the opportunity is no longer in one's hands.
At the same time, west of Shijiang City.
The army of more than 100,000 people led by King Donglin and the 70,000 cavalry led by King Bai Di clashed several times, but they also could not gain any upper hand.
The war between Mobei and Dashang has been going on to this day. The two sides have invested most of their troops on various battlefields. The total number of troops invested by the two armies in the war has reached the highest peak in history.
Due to the many constraints of the Dashan army, there are actually not many Mobei cavalry left in Baidi City, only about 60,000 people. This is the result of repeated reinforcements from the eight tribes of Mobei.
The war has reached this day, and the eight tribes in Mobei have spent almost all their wealth. Once they fail, they will be in doom.
but.
Although there are not many troops in Baidi City, Dashang also has no spare strength to attack Baidi City.
Mobei is the junction of the Tantai tribe and the Baidi tribe.
As the sun set, the Dashang cavalry led by Li Ziye temporarily stopped to rest.
Night falls.
In front of the campfire.
Li Ziye warmed his hands and thought about the next arrangements.
The war between Dashang and Mobei has actually reached the most critical moment.
He defeated Tantai Zhen's 20,000 cavalry, and restrained Tantai Jingyue's 30,000 men.
In total, the number of Mobei cavalry in Dashang has decreased by 50,000.
At the beginning of Mobei, a total of 180,000 cavalry went south. Counting attrition and additions, the troop strength did not change much.
After the fall of Baidi City, the Eight Tribes of Mobei used Baidi City as their base and increased their troops in large numbers, but the number should not exceed 280,000.
There were 60,000 people outside Shaoguan City. King Donglin and the various defenders in Dashang's hinterland contained 70,000 people. He defeated and contained 50,000 people, which was already 180,000 people. In other words, there were at most nine to ten people left in Baidi City. Thousands of people.
When the King of Guanshan goes north, the Eight Tribes of Mobei will definitely send troops to stop him. To achieve his goal, he still needs 30,000 to 40,000 troops.
After all, Baidi City only has about 60,000 to 70,000 soldiers that can be used to defend the city most of the time.
If the Zhenbei Army in Shaoguan City abandons the city and breaks out, Baidi City will definitely need reinforcements. Likewise, 30,000 to 40,000 troops are essential.
At that time, there were only about 30,000 people left in Baidi City, and it was also the weakest time.
such a pity.
The big merchants are out of soldiers.
Moreover, the cavalry can return reinforcements very quickly. If Baidi City is in danger, the Mobei army located in the northern border and hinterland of Dashang can return reinforcements in time.
An unsolvable situation.
Li Ziye looked at the burning bonfire in front of him and sighed softly in his heart.
There is a way though.
However, the risk is too great, and those in the Great Shang court will definitely not agree.
If you don't make the king, you won't have enough troops and power, which is really troublesome.
That’s all.
Let’s talk as we fight.
At this time, it was hundreds of miles away.
In front of Mobei Camp.
Tantai Jingyue frowned slightly after hearing the scout's report.
That Buyihou's goal is the royal family of the Baidi tribe?
The Baidi tribe is not as easy to mess with as the Chili tribe. Moreover, the Chili tribe has learned its lessons beforehand, so the Baidi tribe must be on guard.
She was happy to see Buyi Hou make this move.
"Luo Xiao."
In Dashang's military camp, Li Ziye called out.
"Master Hou."
Luo Xiao walked over quickly and said, "Is something wrong?"
"Starting tomorrow, you will be in command of the army."
Li Ziye warned, "Just follow what you thought before and fight against the Chisong tribe."
"Subordinate command?"
When Luo Xiao heard this, he looked shocked and asked in confusion, "What about you, Lord Marquis?"
"I have other things to do."
Li Ziye looked north and said calmly.
