The 180,000-strong army led by Yang Qingyuan included 100,000 light and heavy cavalry, 10,000 elite Xuanjia soldiers, and the rest were light and heavy infantry.
However, the infantry of the Tiance Army are not the infantry of the Shenwu Army. The infantry of the Tiance Army are used for riding horses!
In order to fight against the steppe dynasty, cavalry was an indispensable fighting force. With cavalry, the Central Plains dynasty had the power to fight back, otherwise it would have to be passively beaten. The former Song Dynasty is the best example.
When forming a large-scale cavalry, war horses are one of the most important strategic resources.
The imperial court opened up specific spaces to invest special funds in horse farms in the north, south, east and west of the Great Zhou Dynasty, plan horse breeds, breed and raise horses, and then allocate them to the officers and soldiers of each army according to the procedures of the Ministry of War.
Racecourses have been managed by specialized agencies throughout the dynasties, and the level of their chiefs is not low.
For example, Emperor Jing of the former Han Dynasty began to build gardens for widespread use. "There are thirty-six gardens, distributed in the north and west." With Lang as the garden supervisor, he had 30,000 official slaves and maidservants, and raised 300,000 horses. "
It was also because of the court's attention and proper management that Yuan Ma developed rapidly.
This was the reason why Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was able to form a large-scale cavalry regiment and expedition against the Huns.
Second Marshal Wei Huo was also born at the right time. If he had been born thirty years earlier, even if Emperor Jing had sold Ganquan Palace, Changle Palace, and Weiyang Palace, he would not have been able to support them on their expeditions.
The horse administration of the Great Zhou Dynasty is also an extremely important part. It has always been in charge of Taipu Temple and under the control of the Ministry of War. For example, the current Bingzhou Racecourse is also in charge of Chen Nayan, who was ranked among the top ten in the B list in the 13th year of Yong'an and was elected as a Shujishi.
This is evident from the fact that the imperial court attached great importance to Ma Zheng.
Moreover, the breeds of war horses at racecourses across the Great Zhou Dynasty are also different. For example, at Tiancejun's racecourse, the war horses are a hybrid breed of prairie geese and Central Plains chasing horses.
Not all horses can be used as war horses.
War horses require strong bones, thick muscles, and a thick trunk.
The horses used in riding battles pursue explosive sprinting power and have higher requirements for short- and medium-distance sprints. However, in terms of short-distance speed standards, there are also certain requirements for endurance.
That’s why various regions in the Zhou Dynasty breed their own horse breeds.
For example, the grassland gelding is tall and has good resistance to cold and hunger, while the chasing horse is good at sprinting over short distances and has excellent explosive power.
By mixing the two, it is possible to breed a war horse with both strength and speed.
But just choosing a horse breed is not enough, you also need to choose the temperament of the horse itself.
Temperament is a manifestation of the horse's sensitivity to the external things around it and its spirit. In horse breeding, it is also called the horse's strength.
Because horses have different types of neural activity, Humphrey behaves differently. It is usually divided into the following categories: fierce, upper, medium, and lower.
The higher the level of power, the better. The nervous activity of the fierce war horse is strong and unbalanced. They react strongly to external stimuli, are easily excited and irritable, and are difficult to control and manage.
This kind of horse is generally not used as a war horse.
A truly high-quality war horse is better if it is above or medium strength.
After selecting the horse, you still need to train the horse.
War horses are required to obey commands, be able to run and jump, and be able to command and forbid. Secondly, the war horse is required to be responsive and remain calm without being frightened in any environment.
All horses with bad temperaments, slow reactions, and weak constitutions will be eliminated. After the war horses join the army, they need to be arranged into a team with similar speed and physical strength to avoid affecting the consistency of combat.
In Da Zhou's Bingzhou Ranch, only three to four out of ten horses produced each year could be used as war horses.
The second-class war horses are used as mounts for infantry to speed up the mobility of soldiers and horses. The remaining horses can be bought and sold to civilians for use.
Therefore, although Yang Qingyuan's 180,000-strong army has infantry, it is already extremely mobile.
This is one of the reasons why Yang Qingyuan dares to encircle him deeply.
Another reason is that Yang Qingyuan believes in Yu Yanyi's ability.
The Minister of War of the Great Zhou Dynasty and the Grand Bachelor of Wuyingdian can definitely defend Jinyang City and buy him the time and opportunity to conquer.
"Yanmen County is ahead!" Yang Qingyuan looked at the detailed map in his hand and frowned slightly. Along the way, he used his light cavalry to clear the way and annihilate all the enemies he encountered in order to hide his whereabouts.
If the Mohe army knew about his southward detour, they would have a better chance of winning the war.
Hou Jin was not a big Zhou, he had a complete intelligence system.
As long as Hou Jin's rangers can be guaranteed to be wiped out, the whereabouts of the army will not be known to others.
"Frontguard General, is there any reward?!"
"Back to the Marquis, General Piao Yao's Tabai Camp has not received any news for a day."
The soldier's words made Yang Qingyuan a little worried: Guo'er is the vanguard of the army. What I asked for is a daily report. Now that there has been no news for a day, something will happen!
After proper training, Yang Guo's former extreme and stubbornness were much restrained. The battle in the northern frontier and the baptism between life and death made this famous general grow rapidly.
This is also why Yang Qingyuan dared to hand over the vanguard task to Yang Guo.
"Ask the scouts to investigate the movements in the direction of Yanmen! If there is any unusual movement, report it immediately!"
"promise!"
Yang Qingyuan's eyes fell on the map again.
Guo'er, what are you doing? !
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"Wow wow jiku, haha!"
At this moment, dozens of cavalrymen wearing Mohe leather armor were being inspected at Yanmen Pass.
"Thank you for your hard work! Which prince are you under?"
The cavalry commander who was inspected had a very pure accent, with strong Jianzhou characteristics.
"We are under the command of Lord He Shilie Zhining."
The centurion in charge of the inspection replied casually.
The cavalry commander was overjoyed when he heard this, "Isn't this a coincidence?! We are one of our own! We are the rangers under the command of General Wanyan Chen!"
Heshi Liezhining and Monk Wanyan Chen were both under the command of Wanyan Zongbi, and they were considered members of the same lineage.
The centurion also got a little closer after hearing this.
Although they are all Mohe's army, there are also close relationships between the factions.
Now that Nurhaqia holds great power and the Guston Mohe tribe has gained the upper hand, the orthodox Heishui Mohe tribe is not favored.
That's why some of the troops under He Shi Liezhining's command were deployed to guard Yanmen.
"Are you here at Yanmen on business!?"
The cavalry commander scratched his head when he heard this, looking embarrassed.
"Don't mention it, I was actually ordered to patrol, but I lost my way. I didn't see any place to grab food along the way. I saw that the food was about to be exhausted, so I came here to try my luck."
As he spoke, the cavalry commander patted the bag next to the saddle.
That is a bag commonly used by Mohe cavalry to hold dried meat.
These centurions were completely relieved, "Hahahahaha! It's embarrassing to tell you that the rangers under the command of the dignified General Chen Monk actually lost their way!"
The Mohe cavalry responsible for inspection at the city gate also burst into laughter.
The cavalry commander also smiled awkwardly.
"Okay! If you are on your own, I won't bother you. When you enter the city, go directly to the camp in the north of the city. You are General Chen Monk's man. You have good food and drink, so you have enough control!"
The cavalry commander asked eloquently, "What if it's Prince Qing's people?!"
"Huh!? Those Guston pigs---piss, bah! They still want to eat and drink!"
When the cavalry commander heard this, an imperceptible strange color flashed in his eyes.
"Brothers, thank you for your hard work, I will go to the city first!"
The centurion waved his hand, "Okay, it's time to wait, I'll come to you for a drink!"
The commander of the cavalry was none other than Yang Guo, who was disguised as a Mohe soldier.
Yang Guo was extremely talented in languages. He could learn the Mohe language instantly, and he also had rich experience in undercover work. He was once in the army of the Ogedai Khanate, and he was promoted to the rank of personal guard in just a few days. The position of deputy commander.
When he saw Yanmen County, Yang Guo thought of a way to detour to the south and combine the inside and the outside.
He selected soldiers in the army who could speak Mohe language, changed the leather armor and horse gear of the Mohe cavalry, and deliberately entered the city from the south to confuse the Mohe soldiers guarding the city.
Sure enough, Centurion Mohe, who was responsible for inspecting the city gate, allowed them to enter the city without any detailed inspection.
"General! What should I do next?!"
"First go to the Mohe military camp to eat and drink. When night falls, we will kill the enemy, open the city gate, and let the army enter the city."
Yang Guo looked very calm, once he was unfamiliar, the second time he was familiar.
This isn't the first time he's been undercover!
Soon Yang Guo and his party arrived at the camp north of Yanmen County.
In the camp, a fire was being lit and mutton soup was being cooked.
On weekdays, of course they are reluctant to eat sheep. There is no need to work hard to build a state. Cattle and sheep are extremely precious things.
The cattle and sheep that are cooked now are all robbed from the people of Yanmen, so they naturally don't feel bad eating them.
Yang Guo and his party immediately infiltrated into the camp and started eating.
While eating, I waited for the sky to darken.
In the Mohe camp.
"What?! The rangers under General Chen Monk?! How did they come to Yanmen?"
General Mohe of Yanmen County was puzzled when he heard this.
"They are General Chen Monk's rangers. They were originally responsible for patrolling. However, because they were not familiar with the terrain, they lost their way and ran out of dried meat, so they came to Yanmen!"
Lord Mohe nodded, this was indeed a common thing.
In the ancient march, only the map and Sinan cooperated.
Dazhou is better, the map is detailed and Sinan is accurate.
Houjin's navigation tool can't be described as crude, it's simply miserable.
Therefore, it is common for soldiers to get lost in the post-Jin army, and it is not new.
"I understand! Since we are the subordinates of General Chen Monk, we can also be considered as one of our own. Treat them well with delicious food and drinks!"
"..."
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Night falls.
Summer nights always come later!
But Yang Guo didn't mean to be anxious at all, and didn't start to take action until the sky completely darkened.
Under the guise of patrolling, Yang Guo led his men and horses out of the Mohe camp. The horses had bound hooves and the men had hooves, and quietly came to the city gate.
"Wait a minute, I will kill the Mohe soldiers in charge of the city gate as quickly as possible. The first team will then lower the suspension bridge as quickly as possible and lead the army into the city! The second team will immediately attack the tower and fight in the shortest possible time. , clear out the enemies on the tower!"
"No!" Everyone responded softly.
After assigning the tasks, Yang Guo quietly sneaked over with a big gun on his back and a short sword in his hand.
For a secret attack like this, a big gun is not as effective as a short sword.
Although Yang Guo is most proficient in marksmanship, he also has considerable attainments in swordsmanship.
The three masters of Dali Temple all used swords, and under Yang Guo's influence, their swordsmanship was also extraordinary.
"boom!"
"boom!"
With two soft sounds, the throats of the two Mohe guards were cut silently by Yang Guo.
The thirteen swords of Qingfeng leave no trace when the wind passes by.
Yang Guo's firepower is still far from good, but it is still a small test to kill a few Mohe tribe soldiers.
Following the same pattern, Yang Guo defeated twenty Mohe sergeants in a row and came to the city gate.
At this moment, he could already hear the breathing of Mohe soldiers on the city wall.
As expected of an elite soldier under the command of He Shi Liezhining, he was still very energetic and showed no signs of sleepiness at all!
Yang Guo then waved his hand back, and his elite soldiers also reached under the city wall one after another.
"Wow!"
Just when Yang Guo and others were about to take action, suddenly countless Mohe soldiers stood up on the city wall, holding torches, scimitars, bows and arrows. Under the firelight, there was a slight chill.
"Thief, I have been waiting here for a long time!"
General Yanmen Mohe shot a loud arrow into the sky from the top of the city tower, and people came from all directions with shouts of killing.
A large group of Mohe soldiers and horses surrounded Yang Guo.
Yang Guo threw away the dagger in his hand and asked in confusion.
"How did you discover my identity!?"
General Mohe was overjoyed when he heard this. He had been waiting for Yang Guo to ask this question and had typed the draft several times.
Seeing that Yang Guo was so knowledgeable, the general decided not to kill him this time!
"Hahaha! Your disguise is very good, but you met the general!"
General Mohe smiled proudly, "Although I am a member of the Later Jin Dynasty, I am familiar with your Zhou people's anthology of Bao Gong's investigation, and I know the story of Mr. Yang Qingyuan, the minister of Dali Temple, in solving strange cases by heart. How can you use such tricks like yours?" Hidden from my eyes!"
"..."
Yang Guo couldn't complain, he didn't expect his master to have such enthusiastic fans in Houjin.
"I asked my subordinates to check your leather armor, accents, voices, weapons, bows and arrows. They are indeed my Mohe standard weapons. I didn't find any problems at first. It wasn't until I went to the stables that I discovered your flaws. !”
"Stable?! What's wrong with our horses!? All the harnesses are your Mohe's harnesses!"
Yang Guo became more and more puzzled. He never expected that this general Mohe could detect problems from the smallest details, and he was also a genius in criminal investigation.
"I have discovered that although your horses are all war horses of our Mohe tribe, the horseshoes used by the war horses are all the colors of the Zhou people, so I can conclude that you are definitely not under the command of General Wanyan Chen."
…
Yang Guo fell into a brief silence, and then sighed quietly, "Don't you know?! The fine cavalry under Monk Wanyan Chen all use horseshoes smuggled out from Da Zhou, so the colors are all Da Zhou cavalry. Old style colors…”
"Ah, this..." At this time, General Mohe also fell silent.
So this guy is just lucky. A blind cat met a dead mouse, and there is no rigorous reasoning at all! He didn't reveal any obvious flaws...
This is just that I am on the third level, and this guy is on the first level. No prediction is the best prediction.
After being silent for a long time, Yanmen's general Mohe became angry and ashamed.
"Kill them all!"
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