Literary men often express their vigilance in one sentence.
That is: no matter how big a country is, if it is warlike, it will perish.
This sentence is of course extremely reasonable.
Many dynasties in the past were prosperous for a while but eventually fell into ruins due to militarism.
And even the most talkative literati also know the simplest military principle.
The soldiers and horses have not moved, but the food and grass go first.
Logically speaking, there is an inevitable connection between the two principles.
Because the consumption of resources by any war is staggering.
It consumes and destroys at the same time. No matter how powerful the country is, it will not be able to survive.
This is also the reason why it has been difficult for the Central Plains dynasties to expand indefinitely.
However, based on the above principles, the behavior of the nomadic people is quite puzzling.
Those nomadic peoples seem to be unaffected by the sayings that "even if a country is large, it will perish if it is warlike" and "before the troops and horses are moved, food and grass will come first".
As long as you want to fight, just grab your weapons, mount your war horse and set off.
Some people may say that it is because the nomads have horses, so they can move quickly and not be affected.
But when the Han Dynasty had powerful cavalry, it seemed that this was not the case at all.
People will find that the consumption of cavalry is more than three times that of infantry.
If you want to serve your war horses well, you must not only prepare fine forage, but also nutritious beans and eggs.
War horses also need to eat a little salt, otherwise they will have no strength.
Then here comes the problem.
Where did the nomads get their beans and eggs?
Don’t their war horses need these nutritional supplements?
So why were the Mongols able to expand their territory thousands of miles and reach Europe?
The most powerful Tang Dynasty only touched the edge of Central Asia.
As a military strategist, Zuo Mengeng naturally has detailed research on this matter.
His point of view is that the reason why nomads can achieve endless expansion lies in the four words "fighting to support war".
Wherever you go, grab wherever you go, and then use the supplies you grab as resources for the next battle.
The Han nationality is different.
The development of the Han nation was accompanied by farming and management.
The land that has been conquered must be treated as one's own property and managed with great care and care. Everything on the land will be treated as one's own wealth.
Just like the diligence and frugality in the heart of the Han nation.
However, this approach obviously cannot sustain external expansion.
Therefore, Zuo Menggeng had already set the tone when he ordered the National Defense Force to continue to advance.
The National Defense Forces are allowed to engage in a certain amount of war to support war in order to achieve their goals when fighting.
In this day and age, there's nothing wrong with that.
The more remote and backward the area, the more serious the ruling class's monopoly on the means of production.
For example, in the empire, the upper class probably accounted for more than fifty percent of all means of production. But in the grasslands, plateaus and Western Regions, this proportion reaches an astonishing over 90%.
In other words, any wealth seen in these places, without any surprise, belongs to the nobles.
The poor and the slaves had nothing.
This provides conditions for the National Defense Force to support war through war.
After all, the empire does not allow the army to massacre and plunder civilians, and the upper echelons of these places are the enemies of the empire.
By eliminating stubborn forces, firstly, supplies for continued fighting can be obtained, and secondly, rich and indigestible wealth can be distributed to civilians and slaves to achieve the purpose of differentiation.
This is the common method used by the Wehrmacht.
So far, it seems that the effect is very good, and the country is also very satisfied with it.
Domestic investment in wealth and resources can be reduced and more construction and operations can be carried out, so there are not many complaints.
Another, and most important point...
After all, the empire was founded on commerce, and its nature to expand and plunder was inherent in its nature.
Zuo Menggeng himself has lofty ideals, but he cannot expect the bourgeoisie to be as devoid of desires as he is.
The only thing he can do is to set some boundaries to prevent the empire from getting too bloody.
The domestic bourgeois desires have been satisfied, and now they have become the biggest supporter of the empire's foreign expansion.
After all, there is wealth that can be snatched and occupied by development, and almost everyone can make a profit, which is much faster than any other business.
It is this delicate balance that makes the empire seem quite different in this era.
They are as curious about the world as European countries, but they also have the inherent benevolence of Eastern countries.
It can also be said that countless people are lucky to have an empire in this era.
Relying on the strategy of fighting to support war, the Second Cavalry Division surged forward and wiped out one tribe after another.
Every time one is captured, the original princes and nobles will be completely eradicated, and then part of the captured wealth will be left as supplies, and the rest will be divided equally among ordinary herders and slaves.
How do ordinary herdsmen, who have been impoverished and hungry their entire lives, know what countries and ethnic groups are?
The empire has given such great benefits, so there is no doubt about the change of people's hearts.
This is also one of the reasons why Oqiltu Khan was fighting vigorously at the front, but the news of the fire in the backyard never came.
The reborn herdsmen have become the best helpers of the National Defense Forces.
They are very familiar with every road and every tribe on the grassland. With their guidance, the Second Cavalry Division moves like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, and is often surrounded and annihilated without giving each tribe a chance to react.
Now, the Junggar tribe and the Heshuote tribe are fighting for life and death, but they did not expect that the tiger of the Second Cavalry Division is already close in front of them.
As the sun moved farther and farther west, both sides on the battlefield began to become anxious.
In this place in the Western Region, no one dares to fight after nightfall.
Wearing a cotton-padded jacket in the morning and wearing gauze in the afternoon, holding a brazier and eating watermelon.
It is enough to prove how changeable the climate in the Western Regions is.
Seeing that all the soldiers and horses had the upper hand, the panting Batur Hutaiji set his sights on Sengge.
"The future foundation of Junggar still needs you to support it. Go ahead, show your courage and lead the people to win this battle."
After the news of the defeat of Zhuote Batur, Batur Hutaiji abandoned his eldest son without any psychological burden.
Waste cannot be sweated profusely, otherwise
Sengge didn't fight, and was originally full of complaints. But when he heard the pie drawn by his father, he...
Excited!
Under Batur Hutaiji's strange eyes, Sengge led his bodyguards like tigers and rushed towards the handsome flag of Oqiltu Khan.
He did not notice at all that the other troops of the Junggar tribe unexpectedly and unintentionally moved a distance to both sides.
This distance may seem inconspicuous in the melee, but once his headquarters is surrounded, it will definitely be too late to rescue him.
At first, Oqiltu Khan did not notice anything strange about the enemy.
He had been beaten hard by the Dzungars, and he felt that his own front was full of loopholes and he could not hold on at any time.
The third class of Ilaguk was accompanying him. Seeing his timid and hesitant look, he felt that this was his opportunity.
"Father Khan, the matter has come to this, and the Yarkand people will not come. If the fight continues, our Heshuote tribe may be in danger. I have an old relationship with Batur Hutaiji, so it is better for my son to speak out. Hey, how about preserving your energy?"
The complacent Ilaguk Squadron 3 did not notice at all. Upon hearing this, Oqiltu Khan's face gradually became ferocious.
