"The Second Cavalry Division walked to the Saiyinshanda area and encountered a sandstorm. One of the follow-up logistics troops disappeared in the sandstorm. Commander Zuo has ordered to be stationed on the spot and is temporarily unable to move north. The Second Cavalry Division judged that there may be others in the desert If the road is bypassed by the Khalkha Mongols and the logistics are cut off, the Second Cavalry Division will be in danger."
"The 1st Cavalry Division arrived at Dali Ganga, but could not find any water source. It was forced to turn north due to desperation. In the Qiuba Mountain area, it encountered the Khalkha cavalry chasing a small tribe, and they were rescued. Through this small tribe After receiving the intelligence, all the Khalkha people have retreated to the Hulanhu hypothermia area. In other words, the area of thousands of miles is empty. If we march rashly, logistics will be a huge pressure, and contact will be easily interrupted."
"The Fourth Division is marching towards the Dadal area. According to their reports, they did not encounter any enemies along the way. The Commander of the Guard felt that something was wrong and had stopped advancing and focused on protecting the two wings. The Commander of the Guard said that they lacked cavalry along the way. It’s better to be slow, but you must be steady.”
Various unfavorable news were reported one after another, making Wang Siyi frown.
However, her mood did not fluctuate much.
Marching and fighting have always been full of difficulties. How can it be as satisfactory as one wishes?
Otherwise, victory will come too easily.
Frequent setbacks like this are the norm in the battlefield.
Especially since the National Defense Forces attacked in three directions and traveled thousands of miles, it would be unbelievable if there were no accidents on the way.
If you have difficulties, just solve them.
Wang Siyi looked at Ning Weiping.
"Can the current logistics of various ministries be effectively guaranteed?"
As deputy commander-in-chief, Ning Weiping also took care of logistics and knew the situation well.
"Everything is business as usual for the time being, but if we continue to march, problems may arise at any time. There are too many sandstorms this spring, especially since the Second Cavalry Division is alone in the desert, and the consumption of drinking water is very huge. They dare not now Leaving Saiyinsanda because we don’t know where the next source of water will be.”
Wang Siyi's eyes returned to the map.
The desert is so big that it makes people feel powerless.
She now has some doubts. How did Huo Qubing cross the desert and kill the Huns?
You must know that the Western Han Dynasty army during Huo Qubing's period cannot be compared with the current National Defense Force in any case!
But no matter what, when fighting a war, don't worry about victory, but worry about defeat first.
The generals of the National Defense Forces who have received systematic education have all kept it in mind.
"Then let the Second Cavalry Division stop and stabilize the current defense line first. The general trend is mine, take your time, the Khalkha people are in a hurry."
Wang Siyi has no arrogance, nor does he want to show off his achievements. As Empress Wu, no matter how great her achievements were, it didn't mean much to her.
She just simply likes the military.
One of the great advantages of having someone like her as commander-in-chief is...
stable.
The gap in strength between the empire and the Khalkha Mongols is obvious. In fact, no matter who comes, as long as they don't make rash advances, the final victory is inevitable.
No matter how big Mobei is, it has an end.
The soldiers of the empire have all studied world geography and know very well what is going on in Mobei and even further north.
With this foundation, you can be targeted when formulating plans and strategies.
Unlike the previous Central Plains dynasties, when they attacked the desert, they always thought that the desert was too vast, so they could only try their best to launch a raid, or they were blindly led in circles by the nomads.
There are no secrets in Mobei in the eyes of the National Defense Forces.
Especially after the conquest of Monan, a lot of information about Mobei was obtained through the mouths of the Mongolians in Monan.
In this era, there were not many barriers between Monan and Mobei, and they communicated very frequently with each other.
With the help of these Monnan Mongolians, the National Defense Forces can fight more easily.
Since the Khalkha Mongols chose to retreat and lengthen the front, Wang Siyi decided to fight steadily.
She sent people to invite Bai Xiaoqi, Hong Qi, Zhang Chun, and Pan Yunlong to Xilin Gol, where they held a joint military and political meeting.
"In previous battles, every inch of land must be fought for. Now the Khalkha Mongols continue to retreat and have given us a large area. Then we are welcome, and we will naturally accept it. Can your government send officials over in time to control these areas? Effective management?”
Except for Pan Yunlong, the other three people all have battlefield experience. They can tell where the difficulty lies by just looking at the map.
"Can the military ensure safety? There are roads everywhere on the grassland. If the Mongolian cavalry bypasses and attacks us, our officials cannot afford to sacrifice."
It is a good thing to be able to expand territory, but safety is also something that the bosses must consider.
Grasslands are unlike other places.
This place is as flat as a mirror, and there are no natural dangers or obstacles. Who knows where the Mongols will come out from.
Once the Mongols run into the heartland and there is no National Defense Force stationed here, the civil and political personnel will definitely suffer tragic sacrifices.
Wang Siyi has obviously considered this issue.
"The Wehrmacht will not continue its offensive in the coming months."
She drew a line on the map.
"I have ordered all the ministries to deploy in these places, and all the troops will be sent out. If the Mongols can still run in, there will be nothing the gods can do."
The grassland is too big and has too many loopholes.
But that was only when the Wehrmacht was on the offensive.
But if the National Defense Forces stop attacking and only focus on the defense of the territory they have captured so far, they will actually be unable to do so.
After all, the National Defense Forces have a lot of cavalry, a hundred thousand in number.
With these 100,000 cavalry and infantry guarding several key points to form a comprehensive defense system of points, lines and surfaces, the Khalkha Mongols could only stare.
What are the benefits of doing this?
"Next, we have to compete with Khalkha for the hearts and minds of the people. The hearts of the people are the power. Whoever controls the power will win this battle. I believe you all know how those Mongolian princes and nobles treat ordinary herders. As long as our policies are By benefiting the vast majority of herdsmen on the grassland, we will have countless more supporters. At that time, we will have countless pairs of eyes to help, so what can Khalkha do to fight us?"
Wang Siyi is a qualified commander and does not look at the problem purely from a military perspective.
Over in Monan, the Mongolian herders have gained a new lease of life under the empire's policies.
Now the entire Monan is prosperous, herders have begun to enjoy the benefits of the new policy, and the people's hearts have completely turned to the empire.
The proceeds from their grazing were all furthered by the flourishing commerce of the empire.
Regardless of the living conditions, medical conditions, wealth conditions, dignity conditions, etc., they have completely stood up.
Wang Siyi saw it in his eyes and deeply felt the benefits of this reform.
Since Monan can implement it, Mobei can naturally do it too.
As long as the people's hearts and minds are won over, Khalkha will definitely lose.
(End of chapter)
