The flag leader has disappeared. It is unclear whether he is dead or alive. The leader does not know where he is. Now he has no restraints at all. In addition, he had suffered a big loss in front of Zhao Ming before. Many Ba'alin tribe members have feelings for Zhao Ming. Natural fear.
"Master Zhao! We haven't found their flag master. He probably just took advantage of the chaos and escaped!"
The monkey looked unlucky, feeling like he had lost a hundred million.
In this regard, Zhao Ming was in a good mood.
"Okay, capturing a flag leader doesn't mean much to us. Talent is the key. Let's count how many there are. Our battle is not over yet!"
Zhao Ming shook his head, and while asking everyone to count the manpower as soon as possible, he also rushed to Wang Er's group to inquire about the situation.
"how?"
Zhao Ming turned over and dismounted and looked at Wang Er and his group who were already covered in blood.
He must have suffered quite a lot. Although it was due to the unexpected encounter on the way with the other party's lack of martial ethics, I felt a little ashamed that the plan had changed.
"Master Zhao, I'm fine! I just lost brother No. 70 or 80. Alas, even if I'm wearing armor, I can't beat four hands with two fists. I'm afraid the brothers won't be able to fight with you anymore."
Wang Er spat out thick phlegm stained with blood, his breathing was a little rapid, and his whole body was steaming. It was obvious that the previous siege had consumed a lot of energy and energy.
"It's okay, you guys have a rest first, then leave it to us!"
Zhao Ming shook his head. He was actually quite satisfied that this battle could have such an effect so far.
Currently, the total number of casualties is less than 300. Except for Wang Er, who was forced to do nothing, most of the others were caused by the herdsmen's short training time and their fearless fighting style.
The efficiency has been improved, but most of the casualties are contributed by these herdsmen.
However, after this battle, as long as these herdsmen continue to improve their sword skills and queue instructions, they will soon become a group of elite soldiers.
After taking control of this place with more than two to three hundred people, Zhao Ming quickly led the remaining more than a thousand people towards the artillery support area.
In this battle, Zhang Kai's 700 to 800 brothers who suppressed the Song Army, nearly a thousand herdsmen brothers, and more than 100 old brothers who suppressed the Song Army in the past were added.
There were about 1,900 people in total.
It is no exaggeration to say that if there is another tough battle now, Zhao Ming can defeat it.
The location of the artillery leader was already known when the other party fired the artillery. Even if they didn't know it, there were so many prisoners who could figure it out just by asking.
As the scouts began to patrol around the artillery leader, a lot of information was reported to Zhao Ming.
"Oh! It seems that the group of people we met at the beginning were the Balhu tribe. That's it."
After hearing the news from the scout brothers, Zhao Ming solved many mysteries tonight.
For example, who are the two Outer Mongolian forces fighting with them, and why the garrison stationed near Pingqiantun suddenly disappeared.
Who was that group of foreign Mongolians I met on the way?
"But what's going on? Is there a problem with their communication?" Zhang Kai was a little confused on the side.
No matter how I hear this, I feel confused.
"Sir, and Mr. Zhao, we asked the prisoners we captured halfway, and they told me that their leader, Heyan Banner, did it on a temporary basis. The purpose was to raid us as soon as possible and get more benefits from it." The scout said again.
But after hearing this, Zhao Ming suddenly became enlightened.
The relationship is not just a matter of communication, but the two parties are simply not on the same page and are fighting each other.
"Why did the Outer Mongols make such a stupid move? It's really strange that they didn't even have a temporary supreme commander in a battle."
Zhang Kai couldn't help but be speechless.
These words made Zhang He laugh.
"That's wrong. In fact, the Outer Mongolians are like that. They want to learn new things but don't want to abandon the old things.
The result was such a completely different military reform.
If they were really powerful, then the two generals Xu and King would not have accomplished such great feats so easily. "
After saying these words, Zhang He couldn't help but sigh.
This breath is not only a breath of relief, but also eliminates the last trace of fear of Outer Mongolia.
After meeting the Outer Mongolians for the first time, he could not help but feel fear in his heart for a while, worrying about the future on the grassland.
I think this may be another massive move of Outer Mongolia southward, and all the tribes along the way will be crushed under the iron heel of Outer Mongolia.
But at this moment, he saw hope here, and saw hope in Zhao Ming.
"Yes! Master Zhang is right, there is nothing to fear from the Outer Mongolians.
Their new military development process is much later than ours, and Russia's help to them is not unrestrained.
Now it seems that they may have some officers who have attended the new military academy, but at least their commanders have not received this education. "
Zhao Ming also nodded with deep understanding.
This is easy to understand. If you have received new education, the other party will not make such stupid moves.
"Haha! Then it's easy to fight the Outer Mongols here. At least it's much easier than fighting other regular troops in the Central Plains. It's probably about the same as suppressing bandits."
Zhang Kai also smiled and nodded, feeling relaxed all of a sudden.
Of course this is correct, but not entirely correct.
At least the bandits are not as difficult to deal with as this group of Mongolians.
Bandits are just soft-legged shrimps when they leave the bandits' den, but the Outer Mongolians are quite capable at this point.
Moreover, bandits can only fight with favorable winds, and collapse in an instant when faced with headwinds.
Just like Li Shuiwa whom I met before, she occupied such a city for nothing.
In fact, even if Zhao Ming deceives him into the city, the opponent still has a chance to turn defeat into victory. Unfortunately, this morale is really uneven.
This is normal. The bandits fight with great momentum. When the casualties fluctuate greatly, people's hearts instantly collapse.
The difference between regular troops and bandits, if reflected in game values, is that the minimum mental collapse limit of the former is much higher than that of the latter.
"Let's talk about how to capture this artillery leader with the least casualties next! I'm so greedy for so many cannons!"
Zhao Ming smiled and looked at the bonfire area in the distance in the wind and snow.
“This time it’s not as impossible as it was before.”
Zhang Kai shook his head, "The scout also said just now that this artillery leader is different from before, it can be said that it is well prepared.
There is a cavalry company patrolling nearby. Once there is any movement outside, the armed forces inside will definitely be alert.
Secondly, according to the situation of the Central Plains regular army, an artillery battalion has at least five machine gun positions, which means that it is equipped with at least one firepower-enhanced company.
It is said that one of the prairie people's subordinates has a thousand men, so the firepower will probably be even more exaggerated.
The key is that the opponent's campfire is properly placed. Even if the wind and snow are heavy now, it is impossible for us to approach quietly.
I have to do it forcefully! "
