This is also Xiong Tingbi's desire to see the training results of the cavalry and test the effect of the cooperation between the flying cavalry battalion and the dragoon battalion.

Jin Guofeng poured a glass of wine for Yang Guozhu and said, "Where are the Xingshan and Tashan you said that Jueyuan is so indestructible?" If you don't let Jiannu go, wouldn't the city that was built with so much money and the Hongyi cannons that were arranged be wasted? ”

Yang Guozhu smiled, raised his glass, and said, "Naturally, I know the severity." It is not easy to train the dragoon battalion, and a certain is not willing to have major casualties. ”

Jin Guofeng accompanied Yang Guozhu to drink a glass of wine and said: "The forward of Jiannu should be able to arrive tomorrow, and the brigade led by the old slave will not be long late." It seems that the first day of the Lunar New Year can be stopped for a day! ”

"I don't think so." Fan Hualong put down his chopsticks and said: "The Jiannu striker is Mang Gurtai's blue flag, with that guy's ignorance of life and death, maybe he will attack when he arrives!" ”

Jin Guofeng groaned and said: "With one banner of people, no matter how arrogant you are, you don't dare to act rashly, right?" I just don't know how far away the old slave's brigade is. ”

"How?" Yang Guozhu probably guessed Jin Guofeng's thoughts and asked, "Do you still want to take the initiative to attack and destroy Mang Gurtai first?" ”

Jin Guofeng blinked his eyes, smiled bitterly, and said, "I want to, but it's a pity that God is not beautiful." ”

Yang Guozhu and Fan Hualong glanced at each other, and both shook their heads helplessly.

It's snowing, it's really Jiannu's luck. I'm afraid this is also an important reason why Xiong Tingbi is cautious and wants to fight a decisive battle under Ningyuan City, which has the most complete defense!

Of course, even if the weather is affected, with the strength of Ningyuan City, the forward who is besieging Mang Gurtai with all his strength is sure of victory. But the loss will definitely not be small, and it will be difficult to face the main force of Jiannu next.

Because of their different angles, Zhu Youxiao and Xiong Tingbi focused on the long-term and overall situation, and adopted a relatively balanced strategy and tactics between preserving their strength and destroying the enemy.

The generals at the middle and lower levels are more looking forward to military exploits and promotions, and it is normal that they do not think deeply enough.

In fact, there is no need to worry about Jiannu not attacking after arriving in the city, don't you know what they are doing here?

The siege is even more impossible, the logistics supply line has been stretched, and if you want to get supplies from the rear, Houjin does not have that logistical capacity.

The grain and grass materials transported with the army can last half a month at most, or even less. The only way out for Jiannu to solve the problem is to capture Ningyuan or Juehua.

Judging from the current situation, although the sea surface of Juehua is frozen near the shore, it is not frozen, and it is almost no longer the target of Jiannu's attack.

Therefore, attacking Ning Yuan was Jiannu's only choice. If the last fortified city set up by the Ming army outside the pass is removed, not only will you get supplies, grain and grass, but the situation in Liaodong will also change.

In the Jingluo Mansion in Ningyuan City, Xiong Tingbi finished eating the dumplings, but he didn't get a drop of wine. After getting dressed neatly, Lao Xiong strode out, took dozens of personal soldiers, and went to inspect the city defense.

The problem is to kill and wound as many enemies as possible, so that their forces will be damaged, which will be more conducive to the siege and blockade arranged by the Quartet.

So, Lao Xiong has a plan. To put it simply, you can't beat Jiannu all at once to lose confidence, and even give them some hope.

Moreover, how to give full play to the power of the Hongyi cannon, and it is best to kill and injure the big boss of Jiannu, is also a question that needs to be mastered.

To put it bluntly, first hiding the killer feature, or starting a tug-of-war with the enemy on the position, so that Jiannu continues to invest, and also continues to be killed and wounded, is the goal that Lao Xiong wants to achieve.

The snowflakes are still falling sparsely, which is not disturbing, but refreshing.

There was only a thin layer on the ground, and the walls were trimmed with silver. Walking up to the top of the city and looking out, you can see the vertical and horizontal ditches and the grass huts covering the roof.

"Your Excellency." Huang Degong, who was in charge of the guard, stepped forward and bowed, "The last general has just finished his inspection, and the officers and soldiers are very good, just waiting to fight with Jiannu tomorrow." ”

Xiong Tingbi nodded, a smile appeared on his face, and said, "There may not be a battle tomorrow." When the Dongyu first arrived at the city, they had to build siege equipment, and they would never attack the city without two or three days of preparation. ”

"But our army must not let its guard down." Xiong Tingbi said again: "You have done a good job, inspection is indispensable, and supervision is also indispensable." ”

Huang Degong bowed down to receive the order and accompanied Xiong Tingbi to inspect the city.

"When the eastern captives arrive, they must first cut off the mountain and sea avenues, and set up a large camp in the north of the city." Xiong Tingbi stretched out his finger and said, "I don't expect it to besiege from all sides, but to focus on one side." ”

"Attack the north first?" Huang Degong glared and guessed: "Then dare to ask the adults to transfer the end of the general to guard the north." ”

Xiong Tingbi smiled and said, "The north cannot be handed over to you, and if Jiannu wants to attack, it should be in the northeast and northwest directions." Because, they will think that the defense of the corner platform should be a weak point. ”

This is a conventional siege strategy, and Ning Yuan is not a strict fortress, and there is a good chance that Jiannu will attack according to this routine.

"If there is progress in the siege, and the Donglu does not know that there are Hongyi cannons at the head of the city, they may move the camp forward." Xiong Tingbi stroked his beard and sneered, "As long as it is within the range of the cannon, it will catch them off guard." ”

Huang Degong didn't understand very well, and asked, "Do you want Jiannu to attack the city?" Isn't the defense system outside the city to be abandoned? ”

Xiong Tingbi smiled slightly and said: "Only by giving up some positions a little, or attacking and defending in advance and retreat, can the Dongyu continue to invest troops and fall into repeated battles with our army." There are grenadiers, there are grenades, and Jiannu is the opponent of our army in the battle for position? ”

Huang Degong understood a little and said, "Master Jingluo is clever. If we fight hard all of a sudden, Jiannu no longer dares to attack, and we will prepare in vain. ”

"If you can kill the Dongyu and return from a fiasco, I am afraid that it will not be able to slow down within half a year." Xiong Tingbi narrowed his eyes and said, "Next year, it may force the Dongyu Turtle to shrink into Liaoshen." Our army can also advance to the Daling River and Jinzhou, forming a greater containment of the eastern captives. ”

Huang Degong nodded vigorously and said, "If you can't grab it this time, the days of Jiannu will be even more difficult." When our army reoccupies Quang Ninh, Jiannu is afraid that it will be finished. ”

Xiong Tingbi smiled and bowed his head, returned to Guangning, and formed a greater suppression of Jiannu with the Dongjiang Army, which was indeed his strategic idea.

Retreating to stabilize the position, and then recovering Guangning, does mean a big turning point in the situation in eastern Liaodong, and it is also an obsession that Xiong Tingbi has never forgotten.

This obsession has been deeply planted in Xiong Tingbi's heart since he abandoned Guangning. It must be fought back again, and what was thrown away from a certain hand must also be taken back by a certain hand.

And the emperor's heavy support for his faith and his vigorous investment in the military of Liaozhen undoubtedly added more and more confidence to Xiong Tingbi.