"What are Sibeile still hesitating about? The Ming army only has less than 10,000 cavalry. Our combined army of Dajin and Mongolian tribes has more than 30,000 troops, which is three times the number of the Ming army."
"The Ming army just formed a formation, and Si Baile didn't dare to charge and kill them. Wouldn't it have ruined the prestige of our Eight Banners Army?"
"If Sibeile is afraid of death and dare not fight, please temporarily hand over the command of the army to me. I will lead the Xiangbai Banner and the warriors of the Mongolian tribes to attack the Ming army."
Huang Taiji's government is very scheming, but that doesn't mean Du Du has a brain too.
Although his status is not as high as that of the four great Baylors, as the eldest grandson of the Great Khan and the owner of the white flag, he does not think that his status is lower than that of Huang Taiji.
Coupled with the death of his father Chu Ying, Du Du not only lacked respect for the so-called four Baylors, but also had some hatred.
Faced with his nephew's slightly insulting words, Huang Taiji acted very magnanimously and pretended not to hear them at all.
"This Ming army is very different from the previous Ming army. Benbeile will not rashly launch a general attack before thoroughly understanding the strength of their tactics."
"Du Du, you are not young yet, and you are still the leader of my big gold and white flag. Why are you so restless?"
"If Father Khan were here, you would be scolded."
After saying that, Huang Taiji rode away, leaving Du Du looking at his back eagerly.
Although he felt very unhappy, he couldn't help it. Huang Taiji's seniority and status were higher than his.
It might be okay for him to complain a little bit, but if he really carries on to the end, he will definitely be the one to suffer.
The defeat in the first battle did not make Huang Taiji retreat, but instead aroused the belligerence deep in his heart.
Now he has the advantage, he has the initiative on the battlefield, and there is no reason to give up so easily.
The Ming army's expedition to the grasslands was a big problem in terms of logistics and food. He believed that the elite Ming army in front of him would not be able to maintain a stalemate with him.
And with Horqin and a dozen or so Mongolian tribes that had surrendered to him, he didn't have to worry about this problem at all, and he had enough capital to spend it.
"Pass Benbeile's military order. The army dispersed and kept a safe distance from the Ming army. Without Benbeile's military order, no one can attack without authorization. Anyone who disobeys the order will be executed."
Although this is a grassland and there are cavalry on the opposite side, the advantage of troops gives Huang Taiji many choices.
When Li Wensheng saw the enemy's movements, he also knew that the enemy wanted to entangle him and put him in a dilemma, waiting for the grain and grass supplies they carried to be exhausted.
Although his 10,000 cavalrymen are one person and two horses, if the opponent does not fight with him, he has nothing to do with the opponent.
The Mongols are all light cavalry, and their speed and mobility are much better than their armored cavalry.
Once he attacks with all his strength, the Mongolian will retreat and not engage you head-on.
When the war horse's physical strength is almost exhausted, he will completely lose the initiative, and then he will be nothing more than fish on the board, allowing them to slaughter him.
But a blind stalemate would be nothing more than a slow death. Once the food and grass are exhausted, the combat effectiveness of this elite cavalry can be said to be gone.
If we withdraw our troops, there will be great risks.
These cunning Mongols will stare at you like prey.
As long as you are negligent and reveal a flaw, their cavalry, which comes and goes like the wind, will launch a surprise attack and in all likelihood the entire army will be annihilated.
And this puts great pressure on generals and soldiers.
Li Wensheng was no stranger to their routine tactics.
In the past two years, under the emperor's compulsory request, these generals not only studied the art of war, but also studied some classic battles throughout the ages.
He vaguely remembered that during the Mongol Empire's Western Expedition, this was how their ancestors dealt with Europa's combined cavalry.
In the end, tens of thousands of Mongolian cavalry, relying on the light cavalry's flexibility and their powerful crossbows, overwhelmed the hundreds of thousands of Europa's armored cavalry, annihilating them all at a very small cost.
How similar is it to the situation they are facing now? Therefore, he also realized that he must not sit still and wait for death.
It's not three hundred years ago now. The Mongolian cavalry has long lost its fierce combat power. If they still use this method now, it is already outdated.
He carefully observed the enemy's siege formation. Finally, Huang Tian paid off and he finally found a flaw.
"Choose two thousand good cavalry and archers, take off their iron armor, and attack the Mongols. Without orders from me, the general, they must not retreat even half a step. This is a violation of military law."
After hearing Li Wensheng's instructions, Li Wei suddenly became anxious and shouted.
"Fourth brother, no way, without the protection of armor, how can our army deal with the Tartar bows and arrows?"
"The advantage of our army is that it is well-equipped and comprehensive. If the soldiers give up their armor, it will be like breaking their own arms and competing with the Mongols in riding and shooting. Our army's chances of winning are too low."
Li Wensheng was too lazy to explain so much to them at this time, and said in a tone that left no room for doubt:
"Just carry out my general's military orders."
Seeing that Li Wensheng had already decided, Li Wei opened his mouth and wanted to say something else, but finally sighed.
"In cavalry versus cavalry on the grassland, tactics are not very important. The ability to adapt and the judgment of the situation are the most important."
"Especially when commanding a large-scale cavalry regiment, a general's military quality and adaptability are particularly critical."
"Everything follows the rules and the art of war. If such an army encounters an enemy with a similar strength, it will definitely be defeated."
"The competition among cavalry is who can take them by surprise, who is faster, and who can strike more accurately and harshly."
"Back then, Huo Qubing was able to seize the throne of the wolf and defeat the Xiongnu repeatedly. It was precisely because the Xiongnu couldn't figure out his tactics and guess what he wanted to do. Their defeat was often decided before they could even react."
"So don't be afraid when you meet the Mongols. Just do whatever you think in your heart. Just go ahead and fight. In a battle between cavalry, the brave will win when they meet on a narrow road. Whoever is not afraid of death will win."
"Even if you lose, it doesn't matter. There is no victorious general in this world, unless you are a genius like Huaiyin Marquis or Yue Wumu who is different from ordinary people."
Recalling what the emperor said to him during the military exercise last year, Li Wensheng strengthened his determination.
Only by fighting hard can he have the possibility of winning the battle. If he continues in vain, he will definitely lose.
Looking at Li Wensheng who had taken off his outer layer of iron armor, leaving only his breastplate, Li Wensheng also said seriously:
"This battle is a fierce battle. Your mission is to bite the opponent at all costs and wait for the support of the army."
These two thousand people also knew in their hearts that their attack was almost a narrow escape.
Although there was some fear in their hearts, they still did not flinch, raising their sabers high and shouting:
"Kill the captives, kill the captives, kill the captives!"
Looking at these soldiers whom he had trained and taught day and night, Li Wensheng, a seven-foot man, also had tears in his eyes.
But he had to do this. It was very worthwhile to exchange the lives of two thousand people for the survival of eight thousand people and the chance of winning the decisive battle.
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