Chapter 321: Before the War (2)

Suddenly, countless armies poured into the vast plain.

After more than a month of confrontation, both Caesar and Gu Dao had gathered enough strength.

Coincidentally, without warning, they chose today as the day of the decisive battle almost at the same time.

In the south, the Han army was lined up in batches, and on the east side, there were 50,000 blue wolf legions commanded by Wang Honghan and the Yellow Dragon legion commanded by Liu Zhengmin.

To this day, whether it is Wang Honghan or Liu Zhengmin.

Under the appointment of the new emperor Liu Zhengting, they have been converted from deputy to regular and have assumed the position of commander of the two major armies.

These 100,000 allied troops are among the best elite generals in the Han army, and they stand in the wind with high momentum.

On the west side, the banner embroidered with golden eagles spreading its wings and soaring was dancing in the wind, and the 80,000 Sky Eagle Legion was already in battle under the command of Zhang Jinzhong.

In the center, to everyone's surprise, it turned out to be the Cheng family's 100,000 private troops who were stuck in the center.

Whether it is fame, morale, or combat effectiveness, they should be the weakest link in Gu Dao's hands. However, Gu Dao chose them to serve as the most difficult task of the central garrison.

This choice, not to mention the enemy, even their own people are puzzled by it.

In the rear of the Han Chinese army, there stood a tower several feet high.

On the top of the tower, the length and width are ten zhang each, and a number of senior generals such as Gu Dao are all here, they look at the battlefield from afar, and point out the country.

Far away from them, it was the gathering of all the Golden Wolf Army, the Pegasus Legion and hundreds of thousands of warriors of the Xianbei, Di, Qian, and Qiang tribes.

The 100,000 Golden Wolf Army was majestic and occupied the central position with high spirits. They were the most powerful army on the continent, they were famous all over the world, and they were indisputably the Chinese army of the Huns.

On the east side, far away from the 100,000 allied troops of Huanglong and Cangwolf, it is the allied army of all ethnic groups in the grassland, in addition to the four major ethnic groups, there are still 10,000 Xiongnu reserves.

In the first battle in northern Xinjiang, the Red Ocean was certainly damaged by more than half, and it was hit the hardest in history. However, the four northern tribes are not easy either. In addition to the treacherous and cunning Nan Yi of the Di clan who has preserved his strength, the other three clans are also seriously damaged. The 100,000-strong army was now only 70,000.

It's just that on the plain, it is the place where the greatest advantage of the cavalry can be brought into play. With 80,000 to 100,000, although the number is slightly inferior, they are not necessarily inferior.

In the west, the 80,000 male soldiers of the Sky Eagle Legion were confronted by the 50,000 elite soldiers of the Pegasus Legion and the 10,000 Hun reserves.

With 60,000 against 80,000, it also tends to be weak in numbers.

In addition to the Chinese army, the number of the two major forces is similar, the number of the left and right armies, and the Han army all occupy the absolute upper hand.

The number of Xiongnu has always been the biggest pain in the heart of Shan Yu in all dynasties.

Even at their peak, their regular army never exceeded 300,000.

In the first battle of Northern Xinjiang, the Golden Wolf Army, like the Pegasus Legion, lost nearly 20,000 elite soldiers. They drew the able-bodied from the reserves of the clan to replenish their previous losses.

Another 20,000 reserve troops were mobilized to accompany the army.

This is already the maximum force that the Huns can mobilize.

In the north, the more places they occupy, the more stretched their manpower becomes. Although some Han Chinese officials who surrendered were appointed, their loyalty was yet to be examined, and a certain number of troops remained to hold on.

In their homeland, too, a guarded army must be left behind to deal with any mutations that may occur.

The Huns were able to gather more than 150,000 troops on one battlefield, which can really be described as overwhelming.

Fortunately, it is such a vast and boundless plain that can accommodate such a large and unprecedented number of people.

This is also the biggest reason why the two sides coincidentally chose this place as the decisive battle.

Horns and drums.

The ranks of the troops were like countless dragons draped in various colors, squirming across the emerald green fields

In the Golden Wolf Army, Hami Thorn looked at each other from afar, with a solemn expression.

"National Teacher, is Gu Dao crazy with his beard?"

The person who interrogated was none other than the Huns' Shan Yu Maodun, who seemed puzzled by Gu Dao's move to place the Cheng family's obscure 100,000 private soldiers in the center.

Everyone knows that the combat effectiveness of private soldiers is far from comparable to that of regular regiments. No matter how powerful they are, can they be even stronger than the three major armies of the Empire?

Hami sneered: "I don't know what kind of medicine is sold in Gu Dao's gourd. He took a deep breath, and there was a hint of admiration in his voice:

"Twenty years ago, though, I fought him in northern Xinjiang, and he was both cautious and daring. Hey...... I have never seen such a general, except for one person. So I can't explain why he did it, and I'm not even sure if he's playing tricks. ”

Twenty years ago, the Xiongnu marched southward and invaded the border.

The Red Ocean and the Blue Wolf Legion were stubbornly waiting for reinforcements, and gradually became overwhelmed, Gu Dao was ordered to lead troops to support, and the Eagle Legion went north to resist the enemy, and fought several battles with the 50,000 Golden Wolf Army commanded by Hami Thorn, and returned with a small victory.

It was the only defeat in Hami's life, and he could not forget it.

"One more? Who is it? ”

Mockton asked, seemingly curious.

"Jiang Kongming......"

From Hami's mouth, he slowly spat out the name of the man who had worried him.

The Battle of Taiyuan was a battle that decided the fate of the Central Plains, but this person was trapped in Wolong City, unable to come in person, and I don't know if it was a kind of luck, admiration or a deep regret.

Ten miles away from the main battlefield, a group of men dressed in fancy clothes and with colorful oil paint on their faces were sitting on the ground idlely.

Gengyang said angrily: "We came to help them fight, but they guarded us like a thief." Hmph......"

Xu Haifeng's smile paused slightly, although he didn't say it to Geng Yangming, but as long as he saw him change his face like this and refuse to show his name openly, he knew that there must be a reason.

Gengyang Yuan also guessed a few percent, and he was extremely cooperative along the way, even when facing the messenger sent by Gu Dao Beard, he pretended to be deaf and dumb, and Xu Haifeng took care of everything.

It's just that looking at the 3,000 foot soldiers stationed in front of him, there is a trace of anger in his heart that he can't hold.

In front of them, a coalition of 3,000 private armies composed of the Southern Families was waiting for them.

Although on the same level as them, on the surface it seemed to be a defense against the Huns. However, Gengyang could already see at a glance that what these people were guarding against was his own group of fake barbarian soldiers.

In his heart, no matter what kind of abacus Xu Haifeng has, he is helping the Han people.

But what Gu Dao did disappointed him.

He is a man of his word among the barbarians, and his prestige is rare, and how can he ever be treated like this, so he is naturally unhappy in his heart.

"Ahem......"

Coughed lightly, I don't know why, Xu Haifeng also developed such a habit, before speaking, coughed first to show that he had something to say.

Gengyang's head really turned around and looked at Xu Haifeng.

"Brother Gengyang, the big war is about to begin." As if aimlessly, Xu Haifeng said lightly.

"Exactly."

Xu Haifeng's voice suddenly became stern: "Okay, then Gengyang listens to the order." ”

Gengyang was slightly stunned, he didn't expect the war to be together, Xu Haifeng immediately seemed to be a different person, and even his title immediately changed. He is also a masterpiece of a generation, and he immediately understood.

At the time of the war, where did there be so much red tape, and the distinction between the upper and lower levels was even more strictly regulated, how could they be called brothers and sisters again.

Not only did he not feel annoyed, but he felt a little relieved in his heart, this is the person who does great things.

Gengyang's expression was serious, and he said loudly: "In the ......"

"Later, when the war is together, as soon as the Black Flag Army moves, you will withdraw from the battlefield with your clansmen and baggage, and there must be no mistake."

"Huh? It's ......"

For this order, Gengyang was incomprehensible and puzzled, but he only lost his mind slightly, and immediately made the decision to obey the order.

In this battle, he is not the main general, and his three hundred clansmen are not the main force in the battle.

In this kind of confrontation of hundreds of thousands of troops, only 300 people are afraid that they will not be able to splash even a little splash, so it is better to obey the order and be a turtle with a shrunken head for the time being.

What's more, in his heart, there is still a little doubt, he doesn't know how far Xu Haifeng can go in this war, that is the biggest basis for him to decide to act in the future.

If the Black Flag Army is wiped out under the First World War, then all Xu Haifeng's promises will be empty words, and there will be no chance to fulfill them.

Xu Haifeng smiled slightly, he naturally understood the hesitation in Gengyang's heart. However, after today, he can be sure that the barbarians will become one of the most loyal troops in his army.

Because they will see a brand new Black Flag Army, a real, invincible Black Flag Army.

"Lin Jiahui ......"

"In ......"

Glancing at him deeply, Xu Haifeng asked:

"Do you remember your mission?"

"The lord rest assured, the last general will die to live up to the lord's expectations."

Frowning, Xu Haifeng said dissatisfiedly:

"I want the living Lin Family Emblem, the Lin Family Emblem that can complete the orders I have placed, not a dead man."

Lin Jiahui's face flushed, and he said loudly: "Yes, lord, you must live up to expectations." ”

patting him on the shoulder, Xu Haifeng turned his head and said to Li Guanying, who was standing on the side: "General Li, you are the same......"

"Yes......" Li Guanying bowed deeply to the end: "The last general will do his best." ”

Xu Haifeng's eyes looked at this handsome face, and said slowly: "Today's battle, if you can succeed in one battle, you will be responsible for sweeping away the enemy in the north - how?" ”

Li Guanying suddenly raised his head, he and Xu Haifeng looked at each other for a moment, the surprise in his eyes turned into hesitation, and finally gradually surged up with infinite fighting spirit, and he said softly: "Thank you, lord." ”

There was a hint of a smile on the corner of Xu Haifeng's mouth, and his gaze moved to Liu Junshu's body.

The latter bowed to him slightly, although he didn't speak, but his firm eyes had already given Xu Haifeng the best answer.

"War is coming."

Xu Haifeng said slowly, he raised his hand and waved, and more than 300 people immediately retreated with him, in the rear, it was a low mountain, one of the rare highlands in Taiyuan.