In the second year of Chongzhen, the twentieth day of the first month, when Shen, it snowed heavily on the grassland.

The sentinels of Xiao Liuzi have already investigated the terrain around Huangfuchuan clearly.

Huangfu River, a tributary of the Yellow River, is located next to the Qingshui River.

It takes four and a half hours to get from the Tokto camp to the Huangfuchuan Omubu camp.

Now that it is snowing heavily, Wang Zezhi decided not to wait any longer.

Ombu didn't move, he was going to move, because he didn't want to be so deadlocked.

Wang Zezhi ordered the generals above the company level to gather in the big account of the Chinese army, spread out the map drawn by the sentinels, and said in a deep voice: "The Omubu garrison Huangfuchuan, according to the sentinels, this place is one hundred and ten miles away from Tuoketuo, and the cavalry will raid and arrive in three hours.

If you bring heavy artillery and foot soldiers, it will take four and a half hours.

Thankfully, the sentinels have found a safe passage, and now I've decided.

Taking advantage of the heavy snow and the cover of night, we set out at the end of the day, and our army will arrive at the camp of Ombu tomorrow.

At this time, when the people were sleepy and the defenses were the most lax, the raid was sure to be a complete victory. ”

After Wang Zezhi finished speaking, there was silence in the big account.

Yang Guo can be a hundred households in the border army, which is outstanding in itself, and when he sees that everyone does not speak, he knows what everyone is worried about.

He pondered for a moment and said, "My lord, if it is a day march, you will not be afraid.

If you march at night, most of the soldiers in the army have night blindness, lest it be inappropriate, and besides, it is snowing heavily today, and the road is difficult, if you are attacked at this time, you may be wiped out.

The last general thinks that it is not appropriate to play at this time, and maybe he can wait for the snow to stop before making plans. ”

Qi Qi thought for a while, he felt that what Yang Guo said made sense, and he also echoed: "My lord, the last general thinks that what Yang Ying said is right. ”

"I also think it's right to wait for the snow to stop before leaving."

Most of the people in the account agreed with Yang Guo's proposal, thinking that it was not yet the time to fight hard, and seeking stability was the best policy.

Wang Zezhi put his hands behind his back, walked around, and then ordered someone to bring the Tartar soldiers captured by the sentinels.

Wang Zezhi ordered him to recount the situation of the Omubu camp, and Tumu was on the side to translate.

According to the captive, there was enough grain and grass in the camp of Omubu, enough for them to spend two months, more than the grain and grass brought by Wang Zezhi.

In addition, there is also a grapevine, it is said that Omubu is no longer satisfied with the minister, and the two of them are fighting one main battle and the other is retreating.

As a result, Omubu reduced the supply of grain and grass for the soldiers and horses under the command of Emubu, and the two had a disagreement, and even had a big quarrel in Omubu's yurt.

It was rumored in the army that Eluchen was ready to flee with his soldiers and horses.

If Eluchen leaves, there will only be more than 10,000 soldiers and horses in Omubu's hands.

Therefore, Omubu restored the supply of grain and grass for the soldiers and horses under the command of Emubu.

However, the gap between the two is even greater, and recently, Eluchen has no longer entered the yurt of Omubu.

The two just met, and they didn't talk much.

And it snowed heavily today, and they didn't dare to come to attack Wang Zezhi's camp.

They are natives born and raised in the grasslands, and even they dare not take advantage of the snowy night to raid.

Therefore, Wang Zezhi deduced that Omubu and Eluchen never imagined that Wang Zezhi would attack at this time.

Coupled with their internal instability, Wang Zezhi wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to make a surprise attack.

After the Tartar captives finished speaking, Wang Zezhi said: "The opportunity must not be lost, and it will not come again, I think it is okay to gamble." ”

After Wang Zezhi finished speaking, he looked around and glanced at every general in the account.

The crowd was incredulous at first, and then slowly became eager.

If it is done, not only can you get a lot of grain and grass, but you can also get military merits.

The most important point is that they have never lost a battle since they followed Wang Zezhi, so they believe in Wang Zezhi.

"Fuck it!"

Xiong Jiachang's blood boiled at the thought of military exploits, he watched Yang Guo, who came later than him, being used by Wang Zezhi, if he didn't envy it, it would be impossible.

Therefore, he also wants to get more military merits, which not only represents wealth, but also can be glorious. see

"It's done!"

"Bet!"

"Fight for it!"

The generals in the tent gradually became fierce, and even Yang Guo was affected by them.

He had been at the border for a long time, and when they saw the Tartars, they could only run away, who would have thought that one day they would run away with the Tartars.

This was something he had never dared to think of before, and at this moment, he was going to do it.

"Fuck it!"

Wang Zezhi looked at the eager generals in the account, and said loudly: "Order logistics, add meat to the soldiers, boil a big bowl of ginger soup, and tonight, the whole army will pull out, grab grain and grass, and get military merits." ”

"Grab grain and grass, get military merits."

"Grab grain and grass, get military merits."

All the generals laughed and followed Wang Shan's ass out of the account, they were all waiting to eat meat.

That night, 戌 hour.

Wang Zezhi's army of 60,000 was ready to go.

From time to time, there was wind and snow in the sky, and the wind and snow hit people's faces, and it hurt people, but no one complained.

No colder than in the south, the winter in the north is dry and cold, and those snowflakes falling on the ground will not make the ground muddy, but will only make the roads on the grassland harder and smoother at the same time.

"Watch out for slippery roads, watch out for wild wolves, and set off with all your might!"

As Wang Zezhi gave the order, the herald beat the drum, set off fireworks to deliver the order, and the army moved.

In this kind of weather, even if everyone has torches in their hands, they can't rely on flags to command the team.

It is also unrealistic for the heralds to convey the message layer by layer, and the fastest and most effective way is to use drums and fireworks.

In the wind and snow, the 60,000 troops combined on foot and horse, wearing armor and guns, and marched neatly.

In addition to the infantry and cavalry, the artillerymen and musketeers followed.

However, the guns, cannons, and gunpowder were protected from dampness.

At the front of the team, there were sentry scouts arranged by Xiao Liuzi along the way to open the way, and there was no danger along the way.

In addition to this, the battalion's grain and grass baggage, including the previously captured Ombu Tartar soldiers, were also incorporated into the ranks.

They were made cannon fodder and escorted by the steel armor heavy cavalry at the front of the group.

followed by the light cavalry, followed by Wang Zezhi with the fire battalion and artillery battalion in the center.

Carrying carts and artillery wagons were pushed by the sergeants, and they struggled forward in the snowy night.

He had horses and mules here and wheelwheels, and most of them were loaded with protected gunpowder and cannonballs.

Mules and horses dragged artillery, wheels wrapped in iron teeth ran over the roads of the steppe, crushing the snow and smashing soundly.

In this battle, Wang Zezhi carried 100 Franc cannons and 10 red-coated cannons.

Behind the guns and artillery were the foot soldiers.

Some are armoured and lead soldiers, while others have only weapons and no armor.

This is because Wang Zezhi does not have so many weapons and armor in his hands to equip more than 60,000 people.

He could only equip his soldiers and horses with advanced thinking, active training, loyalty and reliability.

As for the slippery, undisciplined ones can only be equipped with some poor weapons.

Therefore, the footmen behind Wang Zezhi are obviously divided into two classes.

A group of foot soldiers, well-armoured, armoured and armed.

Another group of foot soldiers, with a variety of weapons in their hands, were uneven.

These people are all the soldiers and horses in Wang Zezhi's hands, whether they are available or not, he has brought them out.

This battle king has made a desperate bet, and if he doesn't succeed, he will become benevolent.