More importantly, Yuan Zongdi discovered that the cavalrymen who could clearly hear the sound of the probing horses in the distance were dismounted and resting in a leisurely manner. Suddenly, like frightened sika deer, they all jumped up and got on their horses one after another. , looking like a mess.
Seeing this scene, relying on his experience of running away countless times before, he came to the conclusion: something must have happened!
Sure enough, the detective horse came running wildly, very fast. At this time, Yuan Zongdi could faintly hear shouts: "There is an ambush... there is an ambush..."
Is there an ambush?
This conclusion was actually within Yuan Zongdi's expectation. Because in the past, I had been ambushed by officers and soldiers many times, so I already had experience.
However, this conclusion was actually unexpected by Yuan Zongdi. Because if there is an ambush, where will the people in the ambush come from?
The officers and soldiers who had been fighting with him were all surrounded by the Yellow River. Judging from the number, there were tens of thousands of people, which was consistent with the news that had been heard before!
Sun Chuanting's subordinate? This is impossible, going around so far and coming from Shanxi? This is too far. It’s so convenient to get out from Tongguan! The most important thing is that in terms of time, it is impossible! Unless Sun Chuanting can calculate, he knows that the general wants to open the seal again, and also knows that the general has divided his troops at this time!
If it couldn't be Sun Chuanting's subordinates, the Imperial Superintendent Ding Qirui, the Governor of Baoding Yang Wenyue and other subordinates were all over there. They were beaten by the general until they were running around with their heads in their hands, so they can be ruled out!
Thoughts flashed through Yuan Zongdi's mind, but he couldn't figure out where the ambush came from?
It can't be Xiao Yuanying or Zuo Liangyu's, right?
Without his instructions, everyone who heard Tan Ma's call began to prepare for war urgently. The speed of the scouting horse was also very fast. In just a moment, he arrived at the commander's banner and reported to Yuan Zongdi in panic: "It's not good. There are at least thirty or forty thousand people in the imperial army, and there are tens of thousands of cavalry troops alone." , has already come to kill."
As he spoke, he quickly pointed in several directions.
Although this side is a plain, it does not mean that it is really endless and there is no place to hide people.
In this area, there are miles of reed areas, as well as woods on the plains, ravines, hills, etc., which can actually hide people.
At this time, Yuan Zongdi's location was also a high point nearby. Looking far away, he saw an army approaching in the distance. They didn't come out from one place, but came out in groups, eventually forming a long line.
"Where did the imperial officers and soldiers come from?" Yuan Zongdi was shocked and asked subconsciously.
"Shuai Qi seems to be the character Zhang!"
Zhang's surname? Yuan Zongdi's mind was racing, but he couldn't remember any governor-general named Zhang.
While he was still thinking, Niu Wancai shouted angrily: "Brother, if you don't run away, it will be too late!"
After Yuan Zongdi came to his senses when he shouted like this, he immediately got on his horse and ran back quickly without saying a word.
However, when he turned around, he saw a long line of infantry. Suddenly, his heart ached and he almost fell off his horse.
Because the infantry had just arrived in a hurry and had no energy to run anymore. If they were ambushed, it would be all over!
It was also at this time that he realized that it was all a conspiracy!
Think about it, whether it is Wu Sangui or Bai Guangen, they are not famous. They have always been harassed and ran away. How could they be caught this time!
At this moment, Yuan Zongdi, who came back to his senses, couldn't help but feel very regretful. It’s time that the war went too smoothly and that we lost the vigilance we had in the early years!
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On Wu Sangui's side, they first saw the bandits in chaos, and then saw the ambush troops led by Xingguo Gong appear. They were all overjoyed, and quickly moved away from the carriage and started to counterattack.
If you don't behave well in front of the Duke, then when will you behave well?
Needless to say, Wu Sangui, Bai Guangen, Tang Tong, Ma Ke and Li Fuming all led their respective men and rushed to kill the rebel army.
I have to say, they are a bit desperate.
Each person's cavalry is probably less than 500 after the loss. However, these five guerrillas just rode with five hundred people and chased after about seven thousand bandits. As for their infantry, of course they were to deal with the rogue infantry that couldn't run away.
In fact, at this time, the rebel army, whether cavalry or infantry, had no organization and no morale. Especially after seeing the imperial ambush troops appearing, who looked like elites, they became even more confused.
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This scene was all seen by Zhang Mingwei using binoculars. The outcome of this battle was already doomed from the very beginning, when Yuan Zong was defeated by the timer.
It's a pity that this is still a plain, not a mountainous area. It's hard to say how many rogue cavalry can be left.
When they came out of the capital, they had only about 25,000 troops in total. After incorporating Xiao Yuan's camp, the number reached nearly 50,000. The capture after defeating Zuo Liangyu brought the number of cavalry in Zhang Mingwei's hands to about 12,000.
Now there are only these 12,000 cavalry, plus the more than 2,000 cavalry from the five guerrillas, for a total of about 15,000 cavalry. How many rogue cavalry can be taken away while waiting for work?
Thinking of this, Zhang Mingwei put down his telescope and sighed: "There are still fewer cavalry troops!"
As he was talking, he thought of Namji, and wondered what happened to him when he left seclusion to get horses. If we can get more horses, especially if the war horses come back, the war will be much easier in the future.
Hearing what he said, Zhu Yuyao said happily: "Sir, how many memorials should I write to my father?"
After hearing this, Zhang Mingwei turned to look at her and said with a smile: "Your father's side doesn't have any! Well, let's see how much we can capture in this battle!"
After hearing this, Zhu Yuyao also picked up the telescope in her hand and looked at it for a while, then put it down and said with a bit of regret: "If we hadn't been discovered by the wandering thieves' scouting horses, maybe our advantage would have been greater."
When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he shook his head slightly and said: "Nothing is so perfect! In fact, we have already solved several groups of thieves' detective horses, which is enough. It is inevitable that they will be discovered in the end!"
Hearing this, Zhu Aelao thought about it, nodded, and said seriously: "Sir, what you said makes sense!"
After she finished speaking, an excited smile appeared on her face, and she immediately continued: "If my father knew about this great victory, he would definitely be very happy! I even wrote letters to warn you before, but I underestimated you sir."
Previously, although the capital thought it was too late, they still sent a messenger to warn Zhang Mingwei that he must be careful not to fall for the trap of thieves. This made Zhu Yuluo a little unhappy. She remembered it in her heart and finally felt proud and proud.
Seeing her so happy, Zhang Mingwei became serious and said seriously: "The battle of Kaifeng is just the prologue. The next battle is the most important, and it is far from time to relax!"
Having said this, he no longer cared about the battlefield. Anyway, the overall situation had been decided. Instead, he turned to look at Zhu Yuluo and asked seriously: "According to the information collected before, July and August are the rainy season in the Central Plains. Regarding the transportation of grain and grass, Things must be urged more, and no amount of attention can be paid too much!”
After a pause, Zhang Mingwei added: "Kaifeng City has been besieged for two months, and the food and grass issue must be in trouble. Therefore, the key to the next stage of the war should be the food and grass issue!"
Although it was Zhang Mingwei's first time to lead an army in a war, based on his good habits from later generations, he established a staff team, each with its own division of labor. He will also summon his experienced generals to check for leaks and make up for them.
Therefore, he can be reminded in time about the astronomy, geography, food, grass and baggage involved in marching and fighting, and keep it in mind.
When Zhu Yuyao heard Zhang Mingwei speak so seriously, she also became serious and said equally seriously: "Sir, don't worry, I will definitely be keeping an eye on this matter since your last explanation."
She stared, in fact, it was Zhou Liu who stared. Zhang Mingwei is relatively relieved about this.
But as he just said, the issue of food and grass is the top priority, there is no doubt about this!
Zhang Mingwei turned around and looked at the battlefield. He saw imperial officers and soldiers everywhere chasing the bandits. He could also see that many bandits had thrown away their weapons and surrendered. However, he had an idea in his mind. He immediately turned to Zhu Yurao and said : "In this way, you tell the local government that all the civilians who participated in transporting grain will be recorded and handed over to the Jinyiwei Yamen. The court will give preferential treatment in the future."
At this time, the laborers who transported grain were all temporarily dispatched laborers by the local government, and they were considered to be working for the government for free. Zhang Mingwei proposed this statement just to increase their enthusiasm!
As soon as Zhu Ainao heard what he said, she knew what her husband had in mind. Therefore, she immediately agreed.
They were chatting, and before they knew it, it was dusk.
The setting sun dyed the western sky red, and the water of the Yellow River was still yellow and turbid.
On the north bank of the Yellow River, there were imperial officers and soldiers with torches everywhere, escorting groups of prisoners under centralized custody. Most of the cavalrymen who pursued them far away have not yet returned. The results of the war will probably not be calculated until tomorrow.
Zhang Mingwei actually didn't worry about the things on the battlefield as soon as the ambush came out, but was thinking about the subsequent battle of Kaifeng. When night fell, he slept as he should, without any delay.
When Zhu Yuluo and others saw this, they couldn't help but secretly sigh that his qi-nurturing skills were really amazing! How can you actually fall asleep at this time?
So, the next day, Zhang Mingwei got up energetically, and then he discovered that his eyes turned red when he saw someone. Including Zhu Aelao, they all have panda eyes.
After such a comparison, Zhang Mingwei really feels that he has made progress. Of course, it may also be the reason why he has always been in power.
No matter what, he put it behind him and began to hold a military meeting to hear the results of the war.
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