After five years of gathering, the State of Zhao has mastered the art of farming. The national power has doubled, the people's strength has been restored, and the treasury is full, reaching a huge level in previous years. The number of soldiers in the Zhao Kingdom has also gradually increased sharply in five years. The number of soldiers capable of fighting in the front line alone is no less than 250,000, and the number of soldiers stationed in the fields has reached 200,000.
Compared with Zhao State, Qin State's recovery of national power also attracted the attention of other countries.
However, in four years, Hangu's troops had reached 200,000. You must know that Zhao's 250,000 troops were distributed in several counties, while Qin's troops in Hangu alone had reached 200,000. There are 100,000 people. Correspondingly, Zhao Guo's troops stationed in Shangdang are only 100,000.
This 100,000-strong army was replenished only after watching the Qin army continue to increase its troops.
Obviously, as long as Qin is willing, they can start another war in the east at any time. However, in order to gain an advantage over Zhao to a greater extent, King Qin once again delayed the war and accumulated strength for another year.
By the fifth year of Zhao Kuo's accession to the throne, the Qin State was already well equipped with troops and food supplies, even worse than before the Battle of Changping.
Of course, at the same time, other countries also made progress. On the Central Plains, there were only a few days to recuperate, and the cloud of war once again enveloped the people.
However, it was not Qin that started the war in the first place, but Zhao.
Well, to be precise, Zhao finally started the war to destroy Hu that should have started three or four years ago.
The reason is very simple. If we don't fight, I'm afraid Qin will not let Zhao continue to fight.
In the fifth year of Emperor Zhao Shi's reign, General Li Mu was the commander-in-chief. He led 100,000 elite soldiers and 50,000 field troops. A total of 150,000 troops marched towards the Daibei grassland.
Once again, Zhao's army entered the grassland. Only this time, Zhao's army was four times larger than last time! And their mission is no longer simply to repel the barbarians.
After several years of mutual trade, Zhao's caravans continued to test the Hu people's grassland, and the map of the grassland had already been placed on Li Mu's desk.
At the same time, due to mutual trade, many herdsmen benefited from the Zhao State and asked to annex the Zhao State.
This was also the main reason why Zhao Kuo delayed the battle to destroy the Hu. He wanted the herdsmen who should be attached to join him as much as possible. Zhao Kuo would obviously not miss this way of weakening the enemy and strengthening himself.
Because of these reasons, Zhao Jun entered the grassland almost unimpeded. Many grassland tribes even came to vote with their entire clan when they heard about the arrival of the Zhao army.
However, as a result, the marching speed of Li Mu's army was slowed down, which gave the Hu Shanyu time to mobilize his troops for a decisive battle. 33
However, Li Mu was obviously happy with this situation. Instead of conquering tribes one by one, it is better for Shanyu to mobilize his troops and conquer them all at once. With an army of 150,000 in hand, Li Mu did not believe that there was any force on this grassland that could be his opponent.
Therefore, after receiving the news from Shan Yu about mobilizing troops, Li Mu's marching speed was even slower.
Until, Shan Yu finally mobilized enough troops - enough troops to feed Li Mu's 150,000 troops.
After finding out the gathering place and troop deployment of the Donghu tribe, Li Mu gathered all the elite cavalry in the army, about 50,000 men, and marched lightly, day and night, straight to the Donghu royal court.
The moonlight was obscured by dark clouds, and the horse's hooves wrapped in Gebu were trampling on the slightly moist grass. A black, winding dragon slowly moved forward on the green grassland.
Closer, closer!
Li Mu seemed to have seen the Donghu people singing and dancing in the royal court and having fun!
Closer, closer!
Looking from a distance, Li Mu could already see the swaying lights in the distance! That should be where the Donghu Royal Court is!
Look up at the sky, the moon is smiling!
The moon, which had been hidden all night, seemed to sense the upcoming changes on the earth. At this moment, it quietly emerged from the dark clouds, and the watery moonlight instantly filled the earth.
Without the slightest hesitation, Li Mu immediately ordered to remove the shackles of the horse's hooves, discard all the baggage, and everyone mounted their horses, aiming for the Donghu Palace!
The clattering horse hooves finally broke the quiet night!
Under the moonlight, the long black dragon split into three, and the main force formed a frontal attack in a frontal formation. The left and right armies divided to surround it on both sides!
On top of the arrow, Li Mu's black horse was riding at the front, holding a long halberd eight feet long in his hand. He was followed closely by the guards behind him, holding a large banner. The strong wind from the north swept over Li Mu's resolute face, leaving behind the traces of time. Traces, the grass broken under the horses' hooves mixed with condensed dew danced in the air for the last arc.
Close, getting closer!
Li Mu had really seen the royal camp. The flickering lights were mixed with the cheerful music played by the Qiang flute in the Chinese army's tent, the murmuring songs of beauties dancing gracefully, and the wild laughter of the nobles.
There are no vigilant soldiers outside, and no soldiers inside to respond to the battle. Only the sound of silence fills the royal court.
"God help me!" Li Mu said with great joy!
The only blame is that the gathering of tens of thousands of elite string control men gave Donghu Shanyu too much confidence. He knew that the Zhao army on the opposite side only had tens of thousands of troops. When the Donghu army moved south, the Zhao army was turned into powder.
So, let’s dance!
What he didn't know was that his opponent was tens of thousands of Zhao's elite cavalry, and the man leading this cavalry was Li Mu, who was later known as the number one cavalry general in the Warring States Period.
When Death wields his scythe, he will not inform the poor human beings that the judgment of fate is coming.
The cavalry led by Li Mu also would not give his enemies any chance to breathe.
accelerate!
Li Mu took the lead in spurring the horse under his crotch, raising the horse's speed to its highest speed! The tens of thousands of troops behind him immediately accelerated together! The clatter of horse hooves was like muffled thunder, sweeping from one end of the grassland.
Closer, closer!
Zhao's cavalry could almost hear the vague snoring of the Donghu guards who were supposed to be standing guard outside the royal court! The thunderous sound had already awakened some Donghu soldiers.
It's a pity that it's too late!
Li Mu's halberd drew an arc in the air, and Da Huang immediately issued an order. In just an instant, a rain of arrows rose and fell from the sky, hitting the Donghu people's camp like a comet hitting the ground.
The sleeping herdsmen and Donghu's string controllers were quickly "awakened" by the rapid rain of arrows.
Screams and wails instantly resounded throughout the Donghu camp, and more Donghu herdsmen woke up. However, before they could put on their shirts and make the next move, they just rubbed their sleepy eyes, and the oncoming It is a sword with a cold light.
The Donghu people who lacked armor could not resist the elite Zhao Guojing cavalry. They were caught off guard. The Donghu people had almost no defense and resistance, and the royal court was torn open by Li Mu.
The ruthless sword cut through the chest of the Donghu people wantonly, and the bright red blood flew in the air against the cold light of the sword, looking particularly dazzling under the white moonlight.
"Charge!" Li Mu withdrew the halberd that had just pierced the two of them, and pointed farther into the royal court!
Li Mu understood that the army he led caught Donghu by surprise. Breaking through the gate was only the first step. After all, he had few soldiers. He must penetrate the Donghu palace as soon as possible and capture Shan Yu and others in one fell swoop, in order to obtain this opportunity at the minimum cost. The victory of the war.
As soon as Li Mu finished speaking, Da Bao, who had been behind him, immediately issued an order. Zhao Jun's elite cavalry moved upon hearing the order. They formed smaller fish scale formations in units of songs and charged toward the depths of the royal court pointed by Da Bao. go.
Pieces of fish scales are jumping, spinning, and flying, ruthlessly tearing apart everything in front of them that hinders their progress, killing people and killing Buddhas. Like locusts crossing the border, destroying Donghu's last vitality.
In the central military tent in the royal court, Shan Yu was enjoying singing and dancing with his nobles and chiefs, while carefully planning how to enslave the people of Zhao State after going south, and how to divide the land boundaries and turn the cultivated land into pasture.
"Report!" A Donghu soldier stumbled into the tent in a panic.
Before the soldier could talk about the enemy's situation, Shanyu was so angry that he was disturbed. He wanted to beat him with a whip so that he could teach the soldier how to be a slave. Unfortunately, a few arrows suddenly arrived and saved him. The soldier's life was spared, and his report was spared.
With a "cang" sound, arrows flying from nowhere knocked down a pile of bonfires. The collapsed bonfire immediately splashed sparks all over the ground, causing all the dancers to scream.
In an instant, screams, wails, and calls for help resounded through the Chinese military tent. Dancers, musicians, nobles, and leaders all ran wild, causing the Chinese military tent to become even more chaotic.
Shan Yu was also a little confused for a moment, obviously this was not a situation that could be caused by his whip. The nobles under his command were all feasting, and there was no suggestion of rebellion. Then, after all possibilities have been eliminated, the only possibility left, even if it is impossible, can only be the fact - Zhao Jun, enemy attack!
Shan Yu, who quickly reacted, immediately wanted to summon his own bodyguards to control the situation and counterattack Zhao Jun.
Unfortunately, another round of denser arrow rain struck, extinguishing all his thoughts! The sound of jingling clanging sounded, and countless nobles and soldiers around him were shot one by one, and the tent became more and more chaotic.
"Chanyu! Retreat quickly!" Seeing that nothing could be done, the soldiers hurriedly pulled Shanyu's sleeves and urged him.
"Retreat? Where to retreat!" Shanyu got rid of the pull of his soldiers and roared. Almost all the essence of Donghu is here. Even if he escapes, where can he escape? Join the Huns?
Without his clansmen, soldiers and horses, even if the Chanyu escaped to the Huns, he might not get as much as a dog! No one on the grassland will sympathize with a loser!
"Strengthen the army! Counterattack!" Shanyu, who knew he had no way out, roared at the top of his voice, but in the panic of the Chinese army, no one except a few soldiers obeyed his order.
The angry Chanyu drew his sword and beheaded a leader who was panicking on the spot. He wanted to establish his authority on the spot, but unfortunately it had no effect. People still walked around like headless flies.
Looking at the chaotic Chinese army tent, Shanyu knew that he could no longer stay in it and had to go out and gather his troops!
Some people died, but not completely...
