Since the Liaodong Theater gradually restored the Nuer Gandu Division and the Daning Capital Division, many people have already seen clearly that the emperor wants to repeat the strong state of Taizu or Chengzu.

Like Dongshengwei, Ningxia Wei, etc., all the territories that were once defended and abandoned will be the first areas to be restored.

But this did not satisfy the emperor, and Mekong, Dongfan, and the occupied Burma all showed the emperor's ambition to expand the territory.

At the same time as the expulsion of the Mongols in the Northwest Theater and the repetition of the Eastern Shengwei, mobilization and preparations also began in the Liaodong Military Region.

The current Tongliao area is the closest position to the Chahar Department advanced and occupied by the Ming army. After several years of operation, the Han Chinese, Manchus, and Koreans who emigrated have settled down and built this place into a solid base.

The intelligence of Huduntu's westward expedition has long been learned that the mobilization and preparation of the Ming army is to copy its old nest, occupy the hometown of the Chahar Department, and completely remove the threat of Huduntu to Liaodong.

Speaking of threats, they are all lifting the tiger and the rabbit. Don't look at the Chahar Department still has tens of thousands of troops, but in terms of real combat power, the Ming army is flying horses and spear cavalry, as long as 10,000 is enough to sweep.

Hudun Rabbit must have also seen the gap, and did not dare to easily provoke and defeat the strong army of Liaodong that defeated Jianyu and was full of morale.

However, the Ming army's patience with the Chahar Department obviously also gave Huduntu the illusion that the Ming court did not want to go to war. After all, the grassland is vast, and the Ming court is not easy to manage.

Looking at the right-wing Mongolian tribes, the force is not as good as the Chahar department, and the Ming court has not started, but it still has a city reward as usual.

With such a judgment, Hudun Rabbit decided to march westward and defeat the right-wing Mongol tribes, which not only realized the grand ideal of unifying Mongolia, but also grabbed the city reward from the Ming Dynasty.

Of course, he didn't know that the Ming court was to oppress and lure him to attack the right-wing Mongol tribes, so as to reap the benefits of the fishermen.

The Ming army has been preparing for the military offensive of the Chahar Department for several years, and it can be said that the soldiers are full of food and have been planning for a long time.

Kong Youde took the letter in the messenger's hand, unfolded it and looked at it, a smile slowly appeared on his face, and he handed it to the deputy general, saying: "Finally, I have waited for this day, and there will be a war." ”

The adjutant general read the letter and said with a smile: "The marshal is also too cautious, and he has to mobilize General Yang's troops to recruit the naturalized Mongolian tribes." ”

Kong Youde shook his head and said, "With such troops, I'm afraid it is not only to capture the Chahar station, but also to go west to defeat Hudun Rabbit." ”

"Solve Monan Mongolia once and for all?" The adjutant general groaned for a moment and said, "There is such a possibility. ”

Kong Youde shook his horsewhip lightly and said, "There are already 6,000 people on flying horses and spear horses, and there are 10,000 Mongolian coalition troops. Perhaps, to this is the men and horses of the right-wing Mongol tribes. Well, even if the Northwest Military Region does not move, it is also sure to defeat Hudun Rabbit. ”

"I heard that Hudun Rabbit has a jade seal in his hand?" The adjutant general narrowed his eyes and said, "If you can capture it, it will be a miracle." ”

Kong Youde smiled and said, "Don't think so much about it first, fighting the battle in front of you beautifully is also a good opportunity to make contributions." Although it is said that the war will still have to be fought in the future, and the Mongolian tribes in Moxi and Mobei will also be subdued, it is estimated that it will drag on for a long time. ”

Huduntu's desire to unify the Mongolian tribes is obviously delusional, and it can even be said to be a joke. But the emperor's ambition is surprisingly large, and it is being realized step by step.

Kong Youde's department, as well as Yang Guozhu's department, have been waiting here for several years, just to suppress the possibility of Hudun Rabbit advancing eastward.

And Zhang Pan and other generals, who are also in the Liaodong Theater, have continued to advance in the east, and have incorporated hundreds of miles of territory into the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and their official positions have been promoted to deputy generals.

Comparatively speaking, Kong Youde and others are naturally very eager to make contributions and be promoted. And the only way to achieve the goal is to fight.

In the distance, the horses were galloping, the dust and smoke were billowing, and thousands of Ming cavalry were galloping across the country, nervously training.

There are both veterans and new recruits among these flying horses; There were both Han Chinese, Mongols, and even Manchus.

It had been several years since Pingliao, and the hatred formed by the war had gradually weakened. The naturalization of the Horqin and Inner Khalkha tribes, the naturalization of the Manchus, and the frequent exchanges in residence, life, and commerce and trade have also made the estrangement between ethnic groups gradually weaken.

The key is the increasing assimilation of clothing, the Manchus naturally do not want to be discriminated against, and the naturalized Mongols, Koreans and Han people live together or next to each other, in order to be more convenient, they also change to Han clothing.

In a few years, I am afraid that if you don't say it, no one will be able to discern the distinction between the various nationalities.

After the inspection period, those who really entered the Ming nationality naturally did not want to be regarded as outsiders, and were proud to integrate into the life and habits of the Ming people.

It is this kind of fusion that the emperor wants.

The long civilization of the Han nation and the population of the Han nation are inevitably the main body in a multi-ethnic country. Radiating a brilliant light and attracting other nationalities to join and merge, this is the right posture.

After the cavalry training was completed, they returned to the camp to rest and rest, and several officers rushed to report for duty in accordance with the rules to evaluate the results and shortcomings of the training.

"When charging, you need to be more skilled, not as fast as possible, but to change flexibly depending on the situation on the battlefield."

Kong Youde stretched out his hand and pointed at an officer and said, "Your troops are too fast, but they still haven't changed their original problems." The cavalry tactics of our army pay attention to collective combat, rather than individual bravery. ”

"Yes, I will try to correct it." This officer is full of people, and his personal martial arts skills are not mentioned, but he has to lead the troops to fight, even if he cooperates with his comrades, he is not casually played.

Kong Youde nodded and said, "Don't worry that the horse is not as fast as the opponent, and you will suffer a loss when you collide." We use knives to kill the enemy, not to hit them. ”

"My lord, can the armor be reduced, so that the cavalry's slashing movements are smoother." Some officers wiped the sweat from their faces and made suggestions.

Kong Youde shook his head and said: "The advantage of our army lies in the strength of the armor, and the lethality of the Mongols' bows and arrows for light armor cannot be ignored. The body is heavier, and the casualties are less. Deaths and injuries are inevitable in battle, but it is also our responsibility as commanders to let the soldiers go home as safely as possible. ”

"The Chahar division is mainly light cavalry, although it is fast, but in frontal combat, it is difficult to withstand the sharpness of our army's muskets and the charging of cavalry." The adjutant general said: "On the grassland, we don't compare speed, that's what they're good at." ”

Kong Youde smiled and said, "This time I sent troops to fight, and the cavalry of the Mongolian tribes helped in the battle. If it's a contest of rangers, leave it to them. ”

The Ming army only managed to fight in large groups, and the rangers let the Mongols and the Mongols fight. There are not many people left behind in the Chahar Department, and the morale is weak, so there is no need to overestimate the combat effectiveness.

Therefore, it is not difficult to attack and occupy the Chahar homeland. But the next military operation will be a real contest with the Hudun Rabbit of the Western Expedition.

The emperor was determined to take advantage of the Hudun Rabbit Expedition to the west, completely eliminate the great calamity of this northern nomad, and make the Mongol tribes in southern Mo submit to naturalization.

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