The long cement road.
Feng Chong led his cavalry, either dispersed or gathered to protect them.
This day. Feng Chong ordered three thousand-household cavalry to set up camp on a piece of flat land. Cavalry is different from infantry. War horses need fodder.
But just eating grass is not enough, you also have to feed soybeans and eggs.
It's cold now. Horses also consume a lot of food and eat an astonishing amount of food. fortunately. In the Han Dynasty, the food routes were smooth and there was no shortage of supplies.
Inside the big tent. Feng Chong was sitting on the commander's seat, with three thousand households in front of him. The four of them were discussing things. Suddenly, the sound of rapid horse hooves sounded outside the tent.
Not long after, an imperial guard came in from outside, holding an imperial edict.
Upon seeing this, Feng Chong and the other four knelt down to receive the order. After thanking him, Feng Chong looked happy, put his hands on his hips, raised his chest and belly, looked up to the sky and laughed wildly: "Hahaha. At the critical moment, you still have to look at me."
"Your Majesty is really wise. No one else can do this except me."
Unlike Feng Chong who was in high spirits, all three thousand households looked worried.
"General. We are all cavalry. Although we can quickly march to Di City, how can we attack the city? If we run out of food, how will we get food?"
"This is not a good job." said a Qianhu.
"What are you afraid of? The boat will be straight when it reaches the bridge. I will take control of this city. Humph." Hearing this, Feng Chong glared at Qianhu, then rolled up his sleeves and shouted: "Send the order. The cavalry must assemble. We have three horses. .”
"A horse to ride."
"A horse carries rations."
"A horse with baggage."
"There is no turning back when shooting a bow. But you have to bring enough food. Oh, and let the soldiers eat like crazy. Get more fat."
"Yes." Although the three thousand households were worried, they were not afraid of death. Hearing this, he responded loudly, turned around and went down to prepare.
"The battle to destroy the country. I will play the leading role. Hahaha." Feng Chong was excited and laughed.
Three days later. After Feng Chong was fully prepared, he led his Wanhu cavalry. Among them, there are 5,000 heavy cavalry and 5,000 light cavalry.
I brought enough luggage, food and supplies, and took advantage of the darkness to choose a remote route planned in advance. They move exclusively at night and set up camp during the day.
Although the Songnen Plain is the hinterland of Mongolia and Yuan Dynasty, it is vast and sparsely populated.
In addition, the Han army stayed in hiding at night and took remote routes, so they marched unnoticed. The problem is, instead, climbing over mountains and ridges.
The land of the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty was cut into three large plains by high mountains. Now in autumn and winter, there is heavy snow on the mountains.
A secluded road is secluded, but it is secluded because it is difficult to walk.
Feng Chong's army of ten thousand households reached the vicinity of Dicheng with great difficulty after making a lot of sacrifices.
morning. The wind was biting and howling incessantly.
Under the snow-capped mountains, Feng Chong was riding a war horse, looking at the plain ahead, and then looking back at the mountains behind, showing a lingering fear in his heart.
Although he came, he didn't want to leave again.
The special code is thrilling.
but. The danger is over. The exciting moment is coming soon.
"Call the Qianhu people over here." Feng Chong got off his horse and ordered to his soldiers. Immediately, the soldiers circled a square [circle] with cloth to block the wind and cold.
Feng Chong sat on the small bench and waited.
There are ten benches in front of you.
After a while, thousands of households entered the enclosure, bowed and sat down.
"This place is only ten miles away from Di City. The cavalry will arrive in an instant. There are three things."
"Find a secluded place with water and set up camp today."
"Ladders and food."
After Feng Chong finished speaking, he raised three fingers on his right hand. Then he raised his head and said to the two Qianhu: "Zhang Ping, Li Gui. Lead your light cavalry to look for the Meng Yuan tribe nearby. Whether it's coercion, intimidation or massacre."
"I don't care what means you use. Get the food."
"Yes." Zhang Ping and Li Gui responded without any hesitation and clasped their fists.
"Qian Yong, Meng Ta. You lead your light cavalry and go to the mountain to cut down trees. According to the intelligence, Di City is one foot eight high. Make a ladder."
"This time it's a cavalry siege. There are no heavy siege equipment."
"There is no way forward, and there is no way back. No matter how much food is collected, it will not be enough. It is considered a dead end."
"The only way out is to attack Di City."
"All of you. You are determined to die here."
"Everyone."
After that, Feng Chong stood up, put his hands on his hips, his eyes flashed with a rare serious look on his face, and said in a deep voice.
"Yes." The thousands of households took a deep breath, and then everyone stood up resolutely and bowed in response.
How can you be afraid of death as a soldier?
It is even more of an honor to be a soldier of the Han Dynasty.
This is a battle to destroy the country.
Even more sacred.
die.
We also want to capture Di City and gain the upper hand.
Feng Chong smiled with satisfaction and let them go down. After a while, the army split up and took action. Feng Chong led the main force and found a place to set up camp.
One day and night passed.
Early the next morning. Feng Chong then led his cavalry and attacked Di City ten miles away.
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Dicheng.
The westernmost city of Mongolian Yuan Dynasty.
It guards a highway called Didao. This road connects Slavic and Mongolian countries. It is not the only road, but it is the only road that can be used for large-scale marches and transportation of baggage.
By occupying this city, the western part of the empire was basically secured.
This road is also a trade route between the two countries.
But now it's snowing heavily, and the dripping water turns into ice. No businessman acted at this time. Therefore, there are very few people on the road.
In the past, Di City was a city guarded by tens of thousands of people. Now that Slavic and Mongolian Yuan are in alliance, Mongolian Yuan still has to face the attack of Han from the south.
The situation has changed dramatically. But Haida still released five thousand households to guard Dicheng.
one. The Slavs had to guard against it.
two. We also have to be prepared for a sneak attack by the Han army on Di City.
That is to say, the existence of this city is remembered by people. As the saying goes, you can only be a thief in a thousand days, but you can't prevent a thief in a thousand days.
Now the focus of the war between the Mongolian Yuan and Han armies is on the cement road.
If most of the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties were defeated, then there would be no point in defending Di City.
Over time. Di Cheng's defenses were much relaxed.
after all. Although the Meng Yuan were a fighting nation, they had strong fighting power. But military discipline depends on luck. The soldiers of a good general will have better military discipline.
The soldiers of a bad general will have poor military discipline.
The five garrison generals in Di City are just so-so.
morning.
The gates on all sides of the city are closed. There were soldiers standing guard and patrolling the city, but there were not many of them. In the military buildings under the city, many soldiers were warming themselves by the fire.
it's too cold. The fire is so cool.
In the city. Five generals. Two of them were drunk last night and are still fast asleep.
One of the generals was sick and half dead.
Only two generals got up early, and then they did not lead their troops to inspect the city walls. Instead, they hid in their mansions and kept warm on the kang.
It's so cold this winter.
