An Sanxi took the senior officers of the newly formed cavalry army and went thirty miles out of the city to greet the camel team coming from the new city. Thirty thousand people driving 100,000 camels formed the largest camel caravan in human history.
The camels were laden with supplies, and fifty of them were tied together with bridles to form a team. After leaving Malan Pass, after ten days of trekking, we finally arrived at Duolun City.
Today, there is a cold current on the grassland, with Category 5 winds blowing. The snow foam blown up by the strong wind is commonly known as smoke cannons. This wind is very scary. Because the snow foam will be blown in by the wind from your collar, cuffs, and boot openings, and then melt when exposed to heat, your warm clothes will get wet. No longer keeping warm, then severe frostbite.
I am proud of the perfect winter clothes provided by Yang Fan. All the clothes have elastic bands on the inside of the cuffs and trousers. There are straps at the top of the boots to tie them up. A scarf or hood is also worn on the head. Despite the bad weather, there were no problems.
An Sanxi and Zhao Shuigen hugged each other warmly. Zhao Shuigen was also an old man in Yang Fan's system. He is now the commander-in-chief of the militia in the Yang Mansion territory.
This time, he personally brought 30,000 militiamen to transport 100,000 camels to Duolun, as well as the supplies these camels were carrying.
"Brother, long time no see, you are also a major general now." An Sanxi said happily. Looking at the gold star on Zhao Shuigan's shoulder, I was very excited.
Now the first batch of servants who followed Yang Fan, as long as they didn't die in battle, all took up leadership positions. The lowest level is also an officer at the regimental and battalion level. Many of them are responsible persons who are responsible for their own affairs.
"Aren't you more powerful? You are already a lieutenant general." Zhao Shuigan said.
Those who followed Yang Fan in the early days had a circle and were all familiar with each other. "There will be a war soon. This time, I will completely solve the Mongolian problem. This is an opportunity for everyone to make contributions."
"Yes, there won't be many opportunities like this. It's too cold, so let's go into the city. Let's take a rest first and let the brothers warm up." An Sanxi put his arm around Zhao Shuigen's shoulders and said.
One hundred thousand camels filled the streets of Toronto. There are camels everywhere.
In the Yamen in the center of the city, the cavalry army headquarters is located to the west of the building complex.
An Sanxi and Zhao Shuigan were sitting cross-legged on the warm earthen bed, with a small kang table in the middle with a copper charcoal hot pot on it. They were drinking and cooking mutton.
"My master has made up his mind to get rid of the Three Khanates and the Bayinnuoyan tribe in Mobei Mongolia before the war starts in Guihua City. I have brought you enough supplies and arms this time, and there are also enough Cold-proof equipment for camping in the wild in winter. When do you plan to send troops, attack that first." Zhao Shuigen asked.
"If you attack the Chechen Khan first, you will alarm the Chahar people. Lin Dan Khan will be unable to sit still. Therefore, you cannot attack the Chechen Khan. First, stabilize the Chahar and Inner Khalkha five tribes." An Sanxi said thoughtfully. .
"I plan to attack Tuxie Tuhan in the middle first. Then attack to the northwest to attack the Bayinnuoyan tribe. Finally, attack Zhasak Tuhan to the south. Push all the way to the Altai Mountains and threaten the Wara people south of the Tianshan Mountains from the north. . Let the Oirat Alliance not dare to act rashly."
Zhao Shuigen slapped his thigh and said, "No wonder your brother has been promoted the fastest and is the only one among us old brothers who has been promoted to lieutenant general. You can always think of me and the master together."
After speaking, he took out Yang Fan's letter from his arms.
"Before I came, the master talked to me. This is what the master meant. Stabilize the Chahar people first, so don't touch the Chechen Khan."
The territory of the Chechen Khan is in the eastern part of today's Outer Mongolia. To the north is the Baikal region of the Buryat Mongols. Across the Khalkha River to the east are the five Inner Khalkha tribes. To the southeast is Lindan Khan's Chahar tribe. To the southwest is Yang Fan's Duolun City.
Therefore, as long as the Chechen Khan's territory is stable, Eastern Mongolia will be stable. Lin Danhan was very dissatisfied with the Oara people who were making alliances in the west and did not take him to play with them.
He believed that to elect the leader of the Mongolian alliance, he should also elect him, the Emperor of the Northern Yuan Dynasty.
It's a pity that the Wala people don't care about him at all. Don’t play with the Tatars.
Although the Tumut and Ordos people are also Tatars, these traitors have obviously defected to the Oara people after his western expedition last year.
Yang Fan went to beat up Wala, but it was too late for him to be happy. At this time, I probably gloated a little more.
An Sanxi finally felt relieved after reading the letter. The master's idea is very practical. He was most worried that the master would fight the Chechen Khan first.
Yang Fan analyzed the situation very incisively and had a deep understanding of the contradictions and interdependence of various Mongolian ministries. Not only did he think the same as him, but he also gave him full authority in the letter. The cavalry army was fully authorized to command him until the Mobei Khanate and Bayinnuoyan tribe were resolved and joined him in Yinshan.
"When the blizzard subsides, I will send troops right away. This place is for you. You must guard this place. I'm worried that this year the Jiannu will launch a large-scale attack on Monan. Last year, the Jiannu launched a large-scale attack on the Chahar people. Three of the eight major tribes have surrendered to Jiannu. Lin Dan Khan has become frightened."
An Sanxi took a sip of wine and continued: "The reason why Jiannu allowed us to grow here is because of Lin Danhan's restraint. They did not dare to attack us in a big way. They were afraid that the Chahar people would take the opportunity to sneak attack on their hometown. But now The Chahar people have been beaten to death. This year we will be in great danger."
Zhao Shuigen studied the map carefully before coming. Duolun is just east of Zhangjiakou. In other words, as long as the city of Duolun is not lost, the slaves will not be able to get outside Zhangjiakou. Yang Fan's logistics supply line entered the grassland from Zhangjiakou.
Before Zhangjiakou was within the pass, Jiannu could not attack.
Zhao Shuigen said: "I saw that Duolun has once again built a layer of cement and granite outside the rammed earth city wall. It is already very strong. This time I brought 100,000 of the most advanced third-generation flintlock rifles. I’ll give you 50,000, and I’ll keep 50,000. There are also sixty twelve-pound cannons. Even if a hundred thousand enemies attack, I can defend it.”
An Sanxi nodded, the weapons and equipment were already far ahead of Jiannu. Even in field battles, there is no fear of Jiannu. The flintlock rifles can completely suppress Jiannu's heavy arrows. Besides, Duolun City can also be armed with 20,000 to 30,000 militiamen. Enough to defend the city.
Zhao Shuigen brought three militia divisions this time, one to escort the camel team and supplies to An Sanxi. The second one is to take over the defense of Duolun City, and Zhao Shuigen will be appointed as the commander of the Duolun garrison. Three militia divisions were to be stationed in Dolon.
From now on, the cavalry army and the infantry army will follow Yang Fan in his western expedition.
The cavalry corps and infantry corps, as field troops, will be the main force of Yang Fan's westward march. From now on, local defense will be handed over to the militia division.
