Chapter Twenty-Three: The Belly Is Black
Battle straightened his clothes and coughed lightly, "General Ling, please speak." ”
Battle knew what was going on, but he was just deliberately pretending to be confused.
Ruoxi knew that Battle was planning to Tai Chi with her. It's a pity that Ruoxi didn't intend to give him this opportunity at all.
"He Han doesn't have to play Tai Chi with me, since I Ling Ruoxi can come in quietly, I can take your life quietly. Do you really think that just three nomadic tribes, plus an unsuccessful Dongyao Kingdom, can threaten the Liguo? ”
"The Holy One is merciful and doesn't want innocent people to suffer, so give you a chance, if you don't cherish it, then don't blame me."
"Three days later, the army of Liguo will surely break through every inch of your tribe's territory!"
Ruoxi's firm tone and the figure that turned to leave without hesitation made Battle, who was pretending to be calm, hurriedly call out to the two of them, "General Ling stay, please stay." ”
The two countries compete for hegemony, and no matter who kills the deer, these small tribes will become victims. If you get it right at the beginning, you may still have a chance to survive. If you choose the wrong master, you will die without a place to be buried.
Battle let out a long sigh and spoke eloquently.
These nomadic people, who live on water and grass, have no fixed residence, but they are happy. Especially in the past two years, I have been sheltered by the country of Li, I have traded with each other, I have seen a lot of strange things, and my life is free and unrestrained, and I have lived a very nourishing life.
But the good times were short-lived, just as autumn was on, and they were preparing to leave camp for the next grazing spot. The person who went to urge the Khan's wife ran back in a panic, "Hehan, Hehan, Kedun is gone." The attendant brought it with him, along with a letter. Shocked by this, Battle hurriedly opened the letter, to the effect that if he wanted his wife and daughter to live, he should obey orders.
The situation of the other two tribes is the same as that of Wuqi.
"The men on the grassland are the most affectionate, don't look at them all five big and three coarse, but they are loyal to their wives."
So they are willing to be taken hostage? Gambling with the lives of a clan? Murong Changfeng was obviously not satisfied with this answer. If you are in a high position, you should be responsible for your subjects, how can you do it if you are so fond of children?
Ruoxi shook his head, "Not really. ”
"The wife and daughter being held hostage is just the last excuse they use to clean themselves."
"Dong Yaoguo must have promised them some benefits, such as ....."
The two looked at each other and understood. No matter how good the nomadic life is, it is unstable after all, and there are times when you get tired of it.
Dongyaoguo united the three nomadic tribes to attack Mocheng. In the north of Mocheng, there are Dongyao, in the west, there are Taka, and in the northeast, there are two major tribes, Wuqi and Hule. Attacked on three sides at the same time, although Mocheng is backed by Liguo, Mocheng's extremely harsh and capricious and ever-changing wind and sand weather is difficult for the army in other places to adapt. Therefore, as long as they attack from three sides, it is not impossible to break through Mocheng.
Ruoxi guessed. Dong Yaoding promised them to share the Mocheng, end this kind of life without a fixed place, and enjoy the prosperity of the pass, which made them excited.
"They promised not to really participate in the battle against Mocheng, but they didn't make a noise for now, and at the same time rescued their wives and daughters to ensure their safety."
Hearing this, Changfeng couldn't help but break a mouthful, it was really shameless.
Don't make a noise, they've got a good game of chess.
Watching the fire from the other side, if they win, they are on the precipice, and their merits and demerits are offset by each other, and they are not to blame for the past; If Dong Yaosheng wins, they will fight a rake, bite back, and become the absolute force of the siege, sharing the spoils. Either way, it's all good for them.
"Looks like they've talked it over. So what are you going to do? "With Murong Changfeng's understanding of Ruoxi, he will definitely not be led by the nose obediently. I'm afraid Ruoxi has already thought of a countermeasure.
Sure enough, Ruoxi smiled confidently.
These nomadic tribes pose no threat for the time being, and what they have to consider is how to annihilate the 100,000-strong army stationed outside the city in one fell swoop.
After calling Zhao Qingyun, the general of Mocheng, over and having a general understanding of the enemy's current situation, Ruoxi kept himself locked in the house and thought about countermeasures.
If Xi guessed correctly, this is indeed all of Dongyao's troops. There was even a small part of the army, which was made up of young and strong civilians on a temporary basis.
Coupled with the more than 30,000 troops brought over by Ruoxi, the total strength of Mocheng is now less than 40,000. If there is such a huge disparity in the strength of the enemy and us, how can we surprise and win? If Xi marches to fight, he has always won by surprise, how can Ruoxi break this dead end?
For three whole days, Ruoxi locked himself in the house for three days, and every day in addition to eating, he deduced tactics with Changfeng. And Dongyao also scolded under the city tower for three days, what a turtle with a shrunken head and what a cowardly mouse, he scolded until his throat was hoarse, and he didn't see a person in Mocheng come out to fight. Dongyao's coach Ji Wuchen sat in the big tent, listening to the soldiers' reports, and had already smashed two cups.
This Ling Ruoxi was rumored to be miraculous and omnipotent, but she didn't expect that she was a little girl who was greedy for life and afraid of death and had no backbone. After returning the famous general, it's all nonsense. The children raised by the despicable villain are really not a good thing.
Ji Wuchen's words seem to be clueless.
This side was furious, Ruoxi and Changfeng finally determined the battle plan after overthrowing and starting over again and again.
If it is strictly ordered, no matter what happens outside the city, it is absolutely not allowed to leave the city, and those who violate it will be punished immediately. These bloody men of Liguo, listening to the foul language outside the city, were so angry that their eyes were red, and they were full of anger and had nowhere to vent their anger. At this moment, when he saw Ruoxi coming out, they all surrounded him and asked for his life, "Marshal, let my old Yuan go out and tear his mouth." ”
"Marshal, your subordinates also ask for your life."
"Marshal!"
"Generals," stopped the angry generals. "Go back and tell the brothers to get a good night's sleep and act tonight." If he was concise and to the point, he sent these high-spirited generals away.
"Changfeng, send this letter to Kyoto urgently, and be sure to get it back in three days." Ruoxi handed Changfeng a sealed envelope.
"Understood, I'll go."
Night. There are still soldiers patrolling the city walls, and the garrisons in the city are brightly lit.
For three days, they scolded outside the city for three days, and they didn't get any response, and the instinctive inertia and habitual understanding of people would make them slowly relax their vigilance.
For Ruoxi, it is the best opportunity.
After consulting with Changfeng and several generals, they decided to act tonight.
Surprise attack on Dongyao Camp.
The Dongyaoguo troops, who had been stationed outside the city for a long time, were already exhausted. At this time, the Red Flame Army was full of morale.
In the second half of the night, when people fall into a deep sleep. The north gate of Mocheng slowly opened, and a team of fully armed soldiers of the Liguo who had awakened their fighting spirits rushed out. According to the prior deployment, sneak to the enemy's position in an orderly manner.
Dongyao camped ten miles outside the city, and according to Ruoxi's plan, in order to avoid the enemy from discovering it, a small group of men and horses infiltrated the battle first, and the large army followed. In Dongyao's camp, except for the soldiers patrolling back and forth, all the big tents were quiet.
General Yuan Shoucheng, who asked for orders during the day, led the team and commanded this group to take advantage of a wave of patrols to pass over the iron fence set up on the periphery. Quietly detour to the back of the station.
In the back, is Dongyao's granary.
Yuan Shoucheng didn't understand very well, why did the marshal have to burn their granary first? Dongyao Kingdom is only more than fifty miles away from Mocheng, and this area is controlled by nomadic tribes. These tribes have long been under the orders of Dongyao. Even if they burn their grain and grass, they can quickly reallocate it from the country, and it is not at all. However, Yuan Shoucheng has always been a blind admirer of Ruoxi, not to mention that they are really aggrieved these days, and it is good to be able to teach these things that do not know the height of the sky.
Now that he had gone deep into the enemy camp, Yuan Shoucheng did not dare to relax at all, urging his soldiers to speed up while cautiously looking at the surrounding environment. Yuan Shoucheng is also a veteran. I have a lot of combat experience, and I always seem to be a little uneasy tonight.
"Hurry up, hurry up."
Before the group reached the tent where the grain was stored, they crossed a tent and suddenly a relieved soldier appeared. Fortunately, Yuan Shoucheng reacted quickly, and the saber in his hand was thrown out, and the sword ended the man's life. Otherwise, let him shout, and they will probably be made dumplings.
Yuan Shoucheng's hanging heart had not yet been put down, and there was a sudden sound of dense footsteps around.
Broken! Yuan Shoucheng said in his heart that it was not good.
The camp, which had just been darkened, was instantly brightly lit. Rows of soldiers with bows and strings surrounded them inside and outside.
Yuan Shoucheng said in his heart, I'm afraid I will sacrifice my body for the country tonight. It's a pity that I couldn't complete the task assigned by the marshal.
Everyone's eyes were attracted by the person in the middle, and no one noticed that the soldier who ran out to help Yuan Shoucheng get the sword just now took advantage of no one to find out, and the cat found a gap and quietly slipped out.
Ji Wuchen, who was the leader, was so unhappy.
"General Yuan, why don't you shrink your head as a turtle?" He had long expected that Ruoxi had been closed to the city, and he must have been planning some kind of plan, and he had prepared it early on. The whole station looks loose from the outside, but in fact it is loose on the outside and tight on the inside. From the moment they came in, Ji Wuchen knew it, he just wanted to see what tricks they were going to play.
It seems that this Ling Ruoxi is also in vain. Indeed, the three armies did not move, and the grain and grass went first. If you lose food and grass, you will definitely be at a disadvantage. But unlike other countries that have trekked and fought, the vacuum between them and the country is controlled by nomadic tribes, who have long been obedient to orders. Even if the grain and grass are burned, it is not enough to threaten them.
Ji Wuchen, who had had enough of playing, decisively ordered these people to surround him.
Ling Ruoxi, mother and son repay the debt, it's time for you to pay the price.
It seems that this Ji Wuchen has some old grudges with Yun Si.
Ji Wuchen made a gesture, and the surrounding soldiers slowly surrounded him, watching the encirclement gradually shrink. Just as Yuan Shoucheng was about to die for his country, the tent where the grain was stored not far away suddenly burst into flames.