Chapter 497: Cavalry vs. Cavalry
Early the next morning, Nurhachi did not dare to delay in the slightest, and led his team to move closer to the reinforcements in the distance. For Zunhua City behind him, it seems that he has given up a class, as if it was not himself who attacked Zunhua a few days ago.
Man Gui and Wang Yuanya stood at the head of the city, looking at the Jiannu army passing around the city, they were a little hesitant, could it be that Jiannu wanted to bypass Zunhua? But it's not impossible, after all, Jiannu has done no less such things. But what should I do here?
"General Man, I don't know what you can do? Now are we going to hold on or are we going to catch up and see? Wang Yuanya looked at Man Gui, her face was full of solemnity, and she still had to listen to Mangui's opinion at this time.
Man Gui on the side was stunned, but soon returned to normal, frowned slightly, and said: "My lord, now that the city is empty, the Jiannu soldiers are in full bloom, and we are trying to pursue them every day." The defenders in the city are still overstretched to defend the city, and if they really go out of the city to fight, I am afraid that there is only one result: being completely annihilated. ”
Listening to Man Gui's words, Wang Yuanya suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, and he didn't want to go out to chase in his heart. Now I don't seek merit but no fault, as long as I can keep Zunhua, I can be regarded as meritorious.
Nodding, Wang Yuanya looked at Man Gui with a smile, and said: "This time Zunhua City is safe, General Man has made great contributions, and when the war is over, this official will report to the court for General Man!" “
Man Gui hurriedly shook his head and said with a respectful face: "My lord's words are wrong, everyone in Zunhua City knows that my lord personally stands at the head of the city with flints, commands Ruo Ding, and appeases the people. After the war was over, the lowly self would explain the situation to the military headquarters. “
looked at Mangui with a smile. Wang Yuanya felt more and more that Man Gui was a good person, but he still shirked and said: "General Man doesn't have to be polite, this official is not the kind of person who does not distinguish between public and private. As for explaining the situation to the military department, it is the duty of the general, and this officer is naturally not easy to ask! ”
Mangui knew it in his heart. hurriedly agreed, he must speak for Wang Yuanya, but his heart was full of helplessness, he should have rushed to the battlefield, but at this time he was here to deal with civilian officials, I don't know if it is a kind of sadness.
Zunhua City fell into temporary stability. However, in the Two Wolf Mountain, twenty miles away from Zunhua City, the Ming army and Dajin's army officially entered the confrontation.
Although there was the Two Wolf Mountain behind it, the Ming army did not put the camp on the mountain, but on the gentle plain below the mountain. The banner is displayed, and a big Sun character is particularly conspicuous, which is Sun Chuanting's handsome flag.
In Sun Chuanting's handsome tent. Sun Chuanting was talking with several generals from Liaodong, naturally Lu Xiangsheng and Cao Wenzhao and his party. The cavalry of 20,000 people completely made up for the shortcomings of this team's lack of mobility. Although there is still a huge gap compared to Jiannu, it is better than nothing.
Everyone was waiting for Sun Chuanting to speak, although Sun Chuanting was not very old, but none of the people present dared to underestimate this young commander. The commander who can train the three major battalions into elite soldiers is naturally not an ordinary role.
If the government and the opposition have doubts about Sun Chuanting, it is only after the battle of judgment in Yunnan. No one doubted his abilities. The young but extremely capable, deeper trust of the Emperor of the Apocalypse is definitely a rising handsome talent, and many people feel that Sun Chuanting can inherit the mantle of Sun Chengzong.
His eyes swept over everyone's faces, Sun Chuanting's confidence was very full, such a team, if he couldn't win, he really didn't have the face to go back to see the Emperor of the Apocalypse. After thinking about it for a while, Sun Chuanting opened his mouth and said, "Everyone, don't talk nonsense. Whether it is the soldiers and horses of Liaodong or the military horses of the three major battalions, all the officers will be treated equally. The emperor has high hopes for us, and the government and the opposition are looking at us, and this time we must teach Jiannu a lesson! ”
Although Sun Chuanting's words were not much, everyone's faces were all serious. He stood up and saluted loudly: "Respect the teachings of the great handsome!" ”
The Ming army is in a meeting, Nurhachi is also in the barracks, just now he has been to the Ming army's camp to see, this Ming army is elite at a glance, and the Ming army he has seen in the past is very different.
"Father Khan, Erchen has just gone to see it, whether it is a military horse or a handsome banner, Erchen thinks that this is a person from Sun Chengzong of Liaodong! It seems that the people of the Ming Dynasty also knew that no one could stop the soldiers of the Eight Banners except this team. Dolgon's voice was indifferent, but his face was filled with excitement. How much he wanted to fight with Sun Chengzong, the defeat in Shenyang City last time would definitely not be able to appear this time.
Nodding slightly, Nurhachi thought the same thing, but there was still suspicion on his face. Although you can see the people and horses of Liaodong, in terms of equipment, these people are more sophisticated than those of Liaodong.
However, Nurhachi wanted to deny Dorgon's claims, and he didn't know what to say. Whether it is Sun Chengzong's men and horses, this army is the elite of the Ming Dynasty, as long as this Ming army is annihilated, there will be no Ming army in front of him in a short time.
His gaze swept over everyone's faces, and finally fell on Dolgon's face, and Nurhachi said with a serious face: "Wait a minute, you take people to try it first, we need to know the combat effectiveness of this team." ”
"Father Khan, my son has just seen it, although this team of men and horses is cavalry on the surface, it does not have the momentum of cavalry at all. The war horses are very miscellaneous, most of them are old horses, and some are still donkeys, so they don't look like cavalry. Dolgon's brows frowned slightly, with a little disdain on his face, and then he seemed that the Ming army on the other side was nothing more than a chicken and a dog.
Looking at his proud son, Nurhachi was very satisfied, young people should have such momentum. However, I am also a little worried, no matter how you look at the Ming army this time, they are not idle. Their horses were very bad, and their riding skills were also very poor, and some of them even fell off their horses, but Nurhachi still felt a little uneasy in his heart.
But soon Nurhachi suppressed this uneasiness, smiled and encouraged his son, and said, "Okay! Be sure to work hard and live up to Ben Khan's expectations. “
In the camp of the Ming army, the scout ran in quickly, shouting loudly: "Report! “
Looking at the scout kneeling on the ground, Sun Chuanting said loudly: "Speak!" "Marshal Qiyu, I found the Jiannu cavalry outside, the number is about 10,000, and they are approaching us!" The scout didn't dare to tell the information he had sought.
frowned slightly, it seems that this is Jiannu's tentative attack! First, you can test the strength of your own side, and second, you can boost morale and appease the morale of the army through the first victory.
According to the news of the scouts, Sun Chuanting already knew the news of Zunhua City, and although he had experienced the strong attack of Jiannu, Zunhua City was still not lost. After walking back and forth in the big tent for a few times, Sun Chuanting said to the herald: "Send Lord Lu Xiangsheng, General He Shixian, General Cao Wenzhao, and General Zhao Shujiao to Ben Shuai!" ”
"Wait!" When the herald was about to walk out of the door of the big tent, Sun Chuanting stopped him, hesitated slightly, and said, "By the way, General Qi Jin is also here!" ”
"Yes, sir!" The herald did not dare to question it in the slightest, bowed, turned and walked out quickly.
After a short time, the generals in military uniforms came over, and several people all sat down according to their ranks. Although Lu Xiangsheng is young and has little qualifications, he is from a champion background, although he is a civil official, so he still sits in the first place. Below him is He Shixian, who admires Lu Xiangsheng very much. Behind are Cao Wenzhao and Zhao Shujiao, and the four of them represent the cavalry of Liaodong this time.
Opposite the four of them, it was Qi Jin, the vanguard officer of the march at this time, and the other generals were not listed. Although there are four people on the opposite side, there is only Qi Jin himself on this side, but the momentum is not weak at all, and even a little strong.
After telling everyone about the matter, Sun Chuanting finally said: "What do you think? Although the words were said to everyone, Sun Chuanting's eyes looked at Lu Xiangsheng, as if waiting for Lu Xiangsheng's answer.
Qi Jin on the side did not speak, and Sun Chuanting did not find other generals, and the intention was already very obvious. Several people all looked at Lu Xiangsheng, waiting for his answer.
After glancing at a few people, Lu Xiangsheng knew that he had to speak, which was also expected. He brought people from Liaodong by himself, Sun Chuanting was naturally not at ease with his people, not a matter of loyalty, but a question of his own combat strength.
As a head coach, you must have a good understanding of the combat power of your subordinates, which is what you must do as a head coach. Now it is Sun Chuanting who understands his own people, the other party is only 10,000 Jiannu cavalry, but Lu Xiangsheng is not afraid at all.
Standing up, Lu Xiangsheng hugged his fist at Sun Chuanting and said loudly: "Marshal, the lower official is willing to lead 10,000 cavalry to battle, and he will definitely return with a big victory." For the cavalry under his command, Lu Xiangsheng is very confident, and in the case of equal numbers, Lu Xiangsheng believes that he will be able to win.
Looking at Lu Xiangsheng with a frown, Sun Chuanting was a little unsure, although he wanted to know the combat power of the cavalry, but Lu Xiangsheng's performance made him puzzled. You're so confident, aren't you? If you can't win the first game, it's very bad for morale.
His eyes swept over the few people behind Lu Xiangsheng, and seeing that there was no difference between them, he made a decision after a moment of silence, and said, "Lord Lu, you must also understand the intentions of this handsome, please do everything!" ”
"Don't worry, the lower officials will definitely live up to the trust of the adults!" As he spoke, he turned around and walked out of the big tent to assemble the team, and He Shixian and the three of them also stood up and followed.
Glancing at the backs of the four of them, Sun Chuanting said to Qi Jin on the side with a serious face: "General Qi, gather everyone, we are going to the former enemy to stand up and cheer for Lord Lu, and this commander will personally beat the drum to boost morale!" “