Chapter 53: The Battle of Baililin
Duolun mobilized the most elite 30,000 people he had on hand. The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info prepared supplies and war horses, and took advantage of midnight to quietly sneak out of the barracks, clothed in the night, and let Luo Hao take it, in the direction of Baili Lin Road, and dived over.
In order not to let the Fire Phoenix Army find out, Duolun made a lot of efforts, the horses were covered with thick cloths, and the whole army was forbidden to talk. It is also a pity that the horses that went out this time were all elite cavalrymen of a hundred battles, and they obeyed Duolun's arrangement very much, and they moved forward like ghosts, quietly.
These 30,000 people can be regarded as the strongest cavalry under Duolun's command, and they are not the same as the herdsmen's team.
The entire grassland elite combined is only 50,000 people. This time, Duolun can be regarded as the elite who has gathered on the grassland for many years. This is the vast majority of the royal court's combat power, even for Duolun or the grassland royal court, these 30,000 people are a powerful force that cannot be lost at all. It can be seen how determined Duolun is to succeed in this invasion.
The grassland now has a team of 12 to 130,000 people. And most of them are improvised teams of herdsmen, and the real professional combatants are the 30,000 people under his command.
Duolun set out with these 30,000 men, and the men and horses left behind were led by the veteran Jibri. does not seek to make meritorious contributions to break through the border pass, but only requires that no matter what, it must be stalemate with the Fire Phoenix Army. Hold back the Fire Phoenix Army's position and attention, and give Duolun enough time to make his way through Baili Forest.
The people and horses left behind, that is a real army of 100,000.
This attack is known as the 200,000 army of the steppe, but it is a roughly pieced together number of servants who can do war and cannot fight. The large number of logistical herdsmen and servants who support this team, as well as 50,000 or 60,000 subordinates, can indeed be called 200,000 in total.
On the side of the Fire Phoenix Army, they naturally know where the moisture of the grassland is. Qin Kong and the Grassland Royal Court have been fighting for many years, and they are also familiar with each other's routines. Unlike an army full of water like the grassland, the 100,000 border troops under Qin's empty hands were 100,000 real professional soldiers.
20,000 elite cavalry, 30,000 elite heavy infantry, 30,000 archers and light infantry. and 20,000 recruits still in training. This is a combat force without half a cent of water.
In the past, the grassland could only send elite cavalry mixed with herdsmen's cavalry to fight evenly with such an army, which is why General Qin Kong had great power.
This time the power of the steppe was much stronger than ever. The 30,000 elite cavalry is the largest force ever sent by the Grassland Royal Court. With the herdsmen's cavalry, even if it is facing the border head-on, this force cannot be underestimated.
Qin Kong also knew in his heart that this battle was probably the most severe battle he had faced the grassland in all these years.
He has been stuffed in the big tent with Nan Xiao and the others these days, studying the possible offensive methods of the grassland every day. More than 100,000 combat troops, at least more than ten general-level officers will participate, such a high-end force is no worse than the Fire Phoenix Army.
However, what Qin Kong didn't expect was that Duolun would actually have the idea of taking a detour, preparing to let all the elite troops pass through Baili Lin and directly go around to the rear of the checkpoint to fight. I have to admit that if the other party's plan is really successful, the Fire Phoenix Army will really be doomed this time.
Let 30,000 elite cavalry make trouble behind the checkpoint, where logistics and information can be blocked. 100,000 people, without any supply or way to call for help, I am afraid that they will not be able to survive for half a month in the attack of the grassland troops.
And this is the biggest purpose of Duolun's adventure.
"When you enter Baililin, life and death are up to you. Luo Hao and Duolun spoke side by side, saying a proverb that had been circulating in the Baili Lin area for many years. "Your Royal Highness, after entering the trail, you must let the whole army go up and down and completely obey the arrangement. The trail of Baili Lin is no more righteous than the main road, and there is a lot of danger here. It may be better during the day, but at night, it's a complete purgatory. If you do not obey the order, I will never be able to pass the trail safely with your army. ”
Duolun was very serious, he knew that what Luo Hao said was not wrong. In order for this operation to be effective, he brought six general-level officers, and made a command flag, dividing the army into six sections, with military commanders at the front and tail. The quality of the elite cavalry was high enough, which was also an important prerequisite for him to be able to complete the march.
"Don't worry. Mr. Luo, as long as you can give instructions well, I guarantee that the whole army will march according to your arrangement. I understand the risks of this operation, and I will not blame you if there are losses in the army because of our own marching problems. ”
With Duolun's words, Luo Hao's heart relaxed a lot.
"Thank you, Your Highness the Prince, for your trust. I'm sure I'll be able to take you and your army through Baililin without any problems. Luo Hao smiled flatteringly, "My guards are responsible for escorting the property paid this time, and together with the vanguard troops, you don't have to worry about what problems will happen to me." This time, through Baililin's mission, I also put my own net worth on the line. ”
In order to ensure that Luo Hao and Duolun were at ease with this operation, Luo Hao was also determined to let the guards take their belongings and act with him. If they can't pass safely, Luo Hao will not only lose his belongings, but his own life will inevitably be explained here.
Duolun nodded nondeniably, "I'm not a villain who doesn't believe in his word. These riches are far less attractive than the achievements of the Central Plains. If this battle is successful, endless wealth will fall into my hands, you can rest assured. As long as you do your best, I will ensure that you will be rich for the rest of your life. This is me, the eagle of the grassland, and Duolun promises you!"
This is a very heavy Cigna. Generally speaking, the steppe people rarely give others their promises with their own titles. If Duolun can say such a thing, it proves that he will definitely not go back on his word. Luo Hao has been dealing with the grassland people all the year round, so he naturally knows the weight of Duolun's words, he is satisfied, but he is grateful repeatedly, and he looks like a loyal dog.
"Night into the Hundred Miles Forest. There shall be no fire, no noise. Luo Hao opened his mouth and arranged, "We must rush to the first safe area closest to the grassland within half an hour." Otherwise, the night soul will be stiff, and the whole army will not be able to afford it. ”
As he spoke, he explained the precautions to Doron, and explained the types of night spirits he might encounter now. I reported everything in detail. Duolun nodded repeatedly, and then arranged the matter.
30,000 cavalry, moving slowly.
In this almost dark night, I sneaked into the deep secluded Baili Forest.