While Dorgon was discussing war matters with the Mongolian princes and nobles, Bumbutai was also receiving women from the Mongolian princes and nobles' families.
As soon as they met, they were rewarded with various rare treasures.
Bumbutai looked calm and didn't even blink.
Seeing what she did, the noble women who were originally uneasy also calmed down.
"My men are away at war, and it's hard on you at home. But the days of fear are almost over, and it won't be long before all the men return home with a full load, and they will be able to have a good year."
In terms of marching and fighting, Bumbutai is not worthy of carrying Dorgon's shoes. But when it comes to playing political tricks, Dorgon has to be defeated.
The Mongolian noble women received the rewards and returned home happily.
As for how the pillow wind will blow, you can also imagine.
But when the people dispersed, Bumubutai finally showed a look of fear.
With tears in her eyes, Aunt Sumala whispered: "Mother, I've given you all the things. I'm afraid life will be difficult in the future."
Bumubutai tried hard to hold the clothes with his hands, and veins popped out on the back of his hands.
"If the Qing Dynasty was over, what would be the use of keeping these gold and silver treasures? Now we can only fight hard and hope for God's blessing."
While talking, Dorgon came back.
Bumubutai retreated from others, and now there was no need to cover up anything.
"Prince Rui, tell the Ai family, can we still return to Shengjing?"
Dorgon's eyes were sad, but his attitude was firm.
"Even if we can't go back, we have to go back. That's our root."
In times of crisis, Bumbutai finally stopped fighting with him and cooperated sincerely.
"The Mongols are still stable for the time being, but if they lose the battle, it will be hard to say."
Dorgon felt warm in his heart and forced a smile.
"It's hard for you. Don't worry. The old Khan and the late emperor were in many dangers back then, but they survived. Today, I, Dorgon, will not do worse than them."
The throne should have been his, and this has always been his pride.
Huang Taiji is dead. What Dorgon needs to do most is to prove to the world that he is equally outstanding and no worse than Huang Taiji.
Whether he can turn things around this time is his chance.
Five days later, the 30,000 Qing troops and more than 40,000 Mongolian cavalry who had completed their preparations moved towards the Xilamulun River from different directions.
Everyone understands the importance of this battle.
Even Tan Tai, who had been bedridden, dragged his sick body to participate in the battle.
There is really no other way. Dorgon has no one to use, so he can only let Tan Tai serve as the vanguard general.
The more than 70,000 troops moved vigorously, like several torrents, approaching the National Defense Forces.
On the vast grassland, the reconnaissance and strangulation war has begun in full swing.
The reconnaissance operations here are extremely different from those in the Central Plains.
When fighting in the Central Plains, scouts and scouts from both sides would use various terrains to fight in order to seize the right to shield the battlefield.
But on the grassland, to achieve this goal, the only thing that can be used is cavalry.
Therefore, the reconnaissance infantry of the Fourth Division was not dispatched, and it was the Third Cavalry Division that took over the task.
The Han cavalry, like the Mongolian cavalry, was divided into several small teams and galloped back and forth on the grassland.
When they see that the opponent's number is about the same, they will pounce on them and bite them. Regardless of victory or defeat, both sides will definitely suffer heavy casualties.
What can be competed at this time is who of the two sides can get reinforcements faster.
In a short period of time, you can defeat the enemy with more enemies and gain control of the battlefield intelligence.
For ten consecutive days, this cruel strangulation never stopped.
All kinds of intelligence flows are generally sent to the command centers of both sides.
"The cavalry fought well and did not let the Mongols take advantage. This is very good for us to stabilize our defense line."
Seeing that the Third Cavalry Division was not at a disadvantage in the confrontation with the Mongolian cavalry, Lou Fu did not hesitate to praise them.
Pan Zhengyang, commander of the 3rd Cavalry Division, was also very satisfied with the performance of his subordinates.
"When the fight actually breaks out, let the deputy commander see how powerful our cavalry is."
On the side of the Qing army, Dorgon and others looked ugly.
"I can't believe that the Han cavalry is so powerful. I wonder how many cavalry they have. If there are too many..."
Tan Tai had to cough several times when he said one sentence, but the worry in his heart was even deeper.
On the Korean battlefield, he was one of the main generals who fought against the National Defense Forces, and he knew the strength of the National Defense Forces best.
But at that time, the National Defense Forces only had infantry, and they could only spread out among the mountains, competing with the Qing army hilltop after hilltop.
But on the battlefield in the Central Plains, the large corps of the National Defense Force fought in clusters, causing the Qing army to suffer heavy losses.
If the current overall combat effectiveness of the National Defense Force's cavalry were the same as these scouts, this battle would probably be much worse.
"Manzhu Xili, you lead your headquarters to go south immediately and find a way to recapture Culun. If you dare to escape again this time, I will personally enforce military law."
In the battle of Hailan Pao, Manzhu Xili took the lead in escaping, which led to the complete defeat of the Qing army. Dorgon has always remembered this incident, but it was inconvenient for him to do so due to his identity.
But now the Manchu Qing Dynasty is on the verge of life and death. If this bastard dares to escape from the battlefield, Dorgon will not care about what the Mongols think.
Feeling Dorgon's strong murderous intent, Manzhu Xili felt a chill in his neck and quickly cheered up.
He led his troops to break away from the formation and attack Cullen.
This is the territory of Horqin's left wing. He is familiar with the roads and will not go wrong even with his eyes closed. With the main force of the National Defense Force contained in the middle, it would be unjustifiable if we could not achieve results.
According to intelligence, the National Defense Forces only deployed a second-line force of more than 10,000 people in this area, which is a security division.
This kind of army has no cavalry, and it will definitely be helpless against Manzhu Xili on the vast grassland.
At the same time, Badali led Horqin's right wing also moved south from the Huolin River, but the march was slow.
Obviously Badali is quite afraid of the combat effectiveness of the National Defense Forces.
He needs to decide where to go based on the marching speed of Dorgon in the middle, so as not to rush forward alone and be caught by the National Defense Forces.
But Badali didn't know that Lou Fu was really eyeing him.
"After the birth of several concubines in Horqin's left wing, the status of Horqin's left wing has skyrocketed, and it has gradually overtaken the right wing. Although Badali is the co-leader of Horqin's various ministries, he cannot suppress Wu Keshan and others at all. Badali's heart must be right. The Manchus complained quite a bit and would not fight with all their strength. His right wing was far away from the main battlefield and thought it was safe, but he did not know that he was alone."
After analyzing the situation, Lou Fu looked at Pan Zhengyang.
"Commander Pan, I completely hand over Horqin's right wing to your Third Cavalry Division. How about it? Are you sure of winning the battle?"
Pan Zhengyang was more prudent and simply asked: "Do we need to completely annihilate the right wing, or just win one battle?"
Lou Fu explained the main points.
"We cannot annihilate them all. Horqin's right wing will play an important role in our future attack on the grassland."
Only then did Pan Zhengyang show his confidence.
"Deputy Commander, please rest assured, we will win this battle."
