Chapter 540: Dunhuang War

   Jiuquan County, Yumen Pass, has defensive facilities such as the city, Fengsui, and the Great Wall. The ancient walls are full of wind and frost.

Xu Fengnian's control over Jiuquan County was limited. After being rushed to Jiuquan County and Dunhuang County by Lao Qin, he only strengthened his control over Jiuquan County, Dunhuang County, and Zhangye County.

Jiuquan County and Dunhuang County are located between the Western Regions and Guanlong, also known as the Hexi Corridor. Once Jiuquan County and Dunhuang County are lost, the connection between the Western Regions and Guanlong will be severed.

Yumen Pass is another important node.

The Han Dynasty sent troops to control the Western Regions and had to pass through Yumen Pass.

If Yumen Pass is lost, the teleportation arrays in the Western Regions and Central Plains may become invalid.

The reason why    is possible is mainly because I haven't tried the loss of Yumen Pass.

Xu Fengnian took Li Hu, Yang Shihou and other generals on the wall of Yumen Pass, looking at Dunhuang County west of Yumen Pass.

He stationed 40,000 troops at Yumen Pass, guarding the important pass between the Western Regions and Guanlong for the Han Empire.

"In the old days, thirteen soldiers returned to Yumen. It was so strong. I didn't expect that one day, I would guard Yumen for the empire."

Xu Fengnian felt a heavy sense of mission.

In 74 AD, the Northern Huns sent 20,000 elite soldiers to attack the Western Regions and surrounded Shule City, where only a few hundred Han troops were stationed.

The Han army held on until the reinforcements from Xiliang arrived. When the Han army guarding the city returned to Yumen Pass, there were only 13 people left in rags.

This is the famous Thirteen Soldiers Returning to Yumen.

Xu Fengnian's military strength is far more than that of the Han army at that time, but his opponent has also changed from the Northern Huns to the more powerful Mongol Empire.

"The Mongol Empire scattered the tribes of Mobei to the pastures and grasslands. They used war eagles to make simple contacts. The speed of the scouts sent by the princes to transmit intelligence dropped drastically... Temujin must have been inspired by strangers. Pay attention to confidentiality. If he breaks up all the tribes and mobilizes frequently, then he will have big actions..."

Xu Fengnian inferred his strategic intentions from Temujin's actions.

In the wild, the player's system is subject to considerable restrictions, especially the communication system cannot be used.

In this way, it will be extremely difficult to capture Temujin's traces and deployment in time on the vast grasslands.

Temujin deliberately concealed his whereabouts, but in fact it also revealed a little-Temujin, who knew he would become a conqueror of the world in the third national war, began to act.

"It's really disturbing...Where are Wang Yanzhang and Ma Chao at this time?"

Xu Fengnian asked Li Hu.

As the ancestor of Li Shimin, Li Hu was a cavalry hero in Dazhu Kingdom of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. When he commanded the cavalry in battle, the power of the cavalry was not small.

Li Hu replied: "They were patrolling outside Yumen Pass. It is said that a Mongolian cavalry appeared in Dunhuang County to the west."

"Dunhuang County..."

Xu Fengnian felt inexplicably irritable.

To the west of Yumen Pass is Dunhuang County. Once Dunhuang County is captured, it will also cut off the connection between the Western Regions and the Central Plains.

Control of the Hexi Corridor is often a prelude to the annexation of the Western Regions by nomadic civilization.

Once the Western Regions are lost, the territory of the Han Empire will be missing. If you want to regain the Western Regions, you need to pay a lot of troops, gold and silver, and food.

That's why Lao Qin allowed Xu Fengnian to stay in Dunhuang County and Jiuquan County.

Even if it was Old Qin, there were not so many generals who defended the Hexi Corridor with all his strength, and could only use Xu Fengnian's power. The fastest full text of 噺⒏⑴祌 んττρs:/м.χ八㈠zщ.còм/

Xu Fengnian knew that he was being used, but he had to guard Yumen Pass.

If he can stick to the Yumen Pass, with this credit, he can become a general no matter which prince he seeks in the future.

"Who is the old Qin faction who guards Wuwei County? Xie Ai?"

Xu Fengnian probably knows that Xie Ai is a brilliant general, and he has some ability.

What he was worried about was that Wuwei County was occupied by the Xixia forces and would also cut off the Hexi Corridor.

The Hexi Corridor is extremely long and narrow. Dunhuang County, Jiuquan County, Zhangye County, and Wuwei County are all within the Hexi Corridor. The loss of any county is equivalent to the Hexi Corridor being cut off.

To the west of Yumen Pass, Wang Yanzhang, Ma Chao, and Han Sui came to inspect the land of Dunhuang County, and the population of Dunhuang County migrated to Dunhuang County, the seat of Dunhuang County. Some people migrated to Yumenguan and Jiuquan counties to enrich the population of Yumenguan and Jiuquan counties.

Xiliang Iron Riders patrolling, Ma Chao is a little older, holding a spear in his hand, brocade clothes and silver armor, and the force begins to approach Wang Yanzhang.

Adoring Wang Tieqiang as his teacher, Ma Chao’s potential was developed and his spear skills increased.

"It is said that Mongolian cavalry is active in this neighborhood, but no shadow of a Mongolian cavalry can be seen. Could it be that they heard that I was waiting, so they flee?"

Han Sui and his generals looked around, many places were Gobi, there were grasslands, and mountains in the distance.

Had it not been for betrayal by a traitor, Han Sui would not have fallen to the frontier fortress, but Han Sui could accept it, and Xu Fengnian would still reuse it.

"Be careful to guard against the cavalry of the Mongol Empire."

Wang Yanzhang participated in the third national war and knew the terrible Mongol Empire.

The terrible thing about the Mongol Empire is not only its cavalry, but also Genghis Khan’s ability to control the servants.

In the Mongol Empire and the Four Khanates, the Mongolian cavalry is the core combat force, but outside the core combat force are countless servants.

These servants have infantry and cavalry, and some craftsmen.

Even if the Mongol Empire and the Four Khanates slaughtered the city, they generally did not kill artisans. They also needed artisans to produce weapons and make siege equipment.

"How could the Mongolian cavalry go to Dunhuang in Tianshan and Monan?"

Han then muttered.

"Emergency report, fifty miles north, a border town was captured by Mongolian cavalry!"

Just as Han Sui was complaining, a small group of scout cavalry went south quickly and informed Wang Yanzhang and Han Sui.

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"General, that Mongolian cavalry has about 3,000 men. Don't underestimate the enemy."

"You go and tell the lord."

"Yes!"

"If the situation is unfavorable, we will retreat."

Wang Yanzhang had amazing courage. After hesitating, he decided to use it to test the Mongolian cavalry.

If the Mongolian cavalry attacking Dunhuang County is not investigated, the situation will be extremely bad.

The Mongol Empire has unified the use of war eagles for command. Temujin's orders are directly communicated to the heads of each through the war eagles. Even the captain does not know the content of the commands.

In addition, the Mongolian cavalry often stationed in the field (the player system is restricted in the field), and they travel hundreds of miles every day, and their whereabouts are uncertain. The scouts want to send information back in time, which takes a long time, and the information often loses time.

Wang Yanzhang couldn't get accurate information, so he could only take a risk personally.

The frontier fortresses of the entire Han Empire, from the Western Regions to Liaodong, are tens of thousands of miles long, and there are breakthroughs everywhere, showing the great pressure of defense.

Wang Yanzhang has 10,000 cavalry, Han Sui has 20,000 cavalry, and quickly marched towards the border town that was attacked by Mongolian cavalry.

"You and respond from the back. If I am in danger, I will send a ringing arrow before responding."

Wang Yanzhang had a premonition of danger, so Han Sui, who was less powerful, led the Xiliang cavalry to respond.

Han Sui has more than ten generals under his command. Many of these generals are historical military generals, but there are few famous ones.

"Ma'er, you and Han Sui stay behind to meet up as your teacher."

Wang Yanzhang regarded Ma Chao as a righteous son. He was worried that he would be in danger to test the soldiers of the Mongol Empire before his trip, so he asked Ma Chao to stay.

Ma Chao stubbornly said: "No, I want to go with you!"

"This is a military order, the military order is like a mountain!"

Wang Yanzhang scolded. Although Ma Chao was arrogant by nature, he regarded Wang Yanzhang as a teacher, so he stopped insisting.

Han Sui pressed Ma Chao's shoulders: "We are not incapable of responding after we stay. It is precisely because we are staying that General Wang can go and test."

Wang Yanzhang also took this opportunity to warn Ma Chao: "In addition to charging and trapping, it is also important to stabilize the rear. If you don't understand this principle, you will definitely suffer in the future."

"General Wang, I will send you a job suitable for you. This person can serve as a deputy."

Han then handed a member of Xiliang general to Wang Yanzhang's command.

A knight with a sword will ride away from Han Sui’s legion and hold his fist to Wang Yanzhang: "Cheng Yi would like to follow the general's orders!"

Wang Yanzhang was still satisfied with Cheng Yi and said: "Well, you come with me, but don't be careful."

"Yes!"

Wang Yanzhang and Cheng Yi led 10,000 light cavalry forward. He left the Houliang Longxiang Army and Xiliang Iron Cavalry to Ma Chao.

Wang Yanzhang really has a bad feeling.

If you bring heavy cavalry to test, it will be a burden.

A small town in the northern part of Dunhuang County, a Mongolian cavalry general captured the city, but did not rush to plunder.

Temujin Chief Minister Yelv Chucai lobbied Temujin to abandon the slaughter city, so as to appease the conquered city and recruit servants.

At present, Temujin's methods are still moderate, and the Mongolian generals who breached this border town were restrained and were greatly dissatisfied.

"A Xiliang cavalry came, the number was about 10,000."

"They really came, plundered the gold and silver grains in this town, and then retreated."

The Mongolian general immediately ordered the retreat.

The number of this Mongolian cavalry was only about 3,000. They captured a secondary town. After plundering their wealth, they had no time to take away the population, so they retreated hastily.

Liangzhou cavalry is brave, not inferior to ordinary Mongolian cavalry. If this group of Mongolian cavalry underestimate the enemy, they may be wiped out in Dunhuang County.

Three thousand Mongolian cavalry withdrew from the town, hanging between the saddles the gold, silver and grain looted from the secondary town.

The Mongolian nobles fought fiercely, and because of this they could plunder the spoils, so they would continue to conquer new lands.

If there is no return from fighting, no one wants to fight to death unless it is for faith.

When Wang Yanzhang and Cheng Yi’s cavalry arrived, the second-class town was in a mess. On the way the Mongolian cavalry evacuated, there were still many belongings scattered.

"They haven't left for a long time, they are in a hurry, so you can chase them."

Wang Yanzhang made a rough judgment, and then Cheng Yi and Cheng Yi stepped forward to catch up.

"General, the Xiliang cavalry has caught up! It is less than ten miles away from our army!"

"If they have the courage, let them chase it."

The Mongolian general learned that a Xiliang cavalry was chasing him and he did not panic.

Three thousand Mongolian cavalry fled, Wang Yanzhang and Cheng Yi pursued.

Wang Yanzhang's horse is of extremely high quality. It is the **** horse rewarded by Xu Fengnian. You can already see the dust raised by the Mongolian cavalry.

It was June. The Gobi was hot and the air was distorted by the high temperature. Thousands of horses galloped past, shaking the gravel.

The Mongolian cavalry looked to the rear, and saw a fierce general chasing him single-handedly. Behind the fierce general, there were the Xiliang cavalry of the brigade.

If the Mongolian cavalry turned around to meet Wang Yanzhang, they might be overtaken by the fierce Xiliang cavalry and then wiped out.

10,000 Xiliang cavalry, led by a powerful general, may annihilate 3,000 Mongolian cavalry, the probability is not low.

The Mongolian general said to a commander, "You lead a team of cavalry to kill him."

Among the three thousand Mongolian cavalry, about one-tenth of the troops, that is, three hundred Mongolian cavalry, under the leadership of a Mongolian commander, deliberately slowed down and shot arrows at Wang Yanzhang.

Dozens of arrows shot at Wang Yanzhang, and Wang Yanzhang used an iron spear to easily knock these arrows into the air.

One or two arrows hit Wang Yanzhang's iron armor, but they were bounced off by the heavy iron armor without hurting them.

Wang Yanzhang's weapons and armors are of high quality.

When these Mongolian cavalry were about to shoot Wang Yanzhang, Wang Yanzhang clamped the horse's belly and used spurs to urge the horse to speed up. After breaking into the Mongolian cavalry, he swung his heavy iron spear!

The two Mongolian cavalrymen were hit hard, and they fell down because they couldn't withstand the huge force!

Kill two Mongolian cavalry with one shot!

Mongolian commander and several centurion commanders swallowed subconsciously. This fierce general is probably the first fierce general under the command of Xu Fengnian of the Han Empire who guarded Yumen Pass, Wang Tiejian!

Even the Mongol Empire also calls Wang Yanzhang Wang Tiejian, because the weapon of Wang Tiejian is impressive.

Two hundred jin iron spears, in the hands of Wang Tiejian, lifted lightly.

"Three hundred of us may not be able to kill..."

Before a centurion could utter his words, a hundred-jin iron spear had already been pulled over, and he shot him to death!

The centurion fell off his horse, and he was no longer breathless.

Wang Yanzhang grabbed three hundred Mongolian cavalrymen and killed them by himself. The iron spear stabs from the left to the right, killing dozens of horses in a row. The Mongolian commander and his cavalry are terrified.

Wang Yanzhang's force, I am afraid that few generals of the Mongol Empire can resist.

Only with enough troops can Wang Yanzhang be surrounded and suppressed.

The three hundred Mongolian cavalry dared not stop fighting against Wang Yanzhang, because behind Wang Yanzhang there were 10,000 Xiliang light cavalry led by Cheng Yi, this group of Tier 3 light cavalry, their combat effectiveness was not much worse.

The Mongolian general who captured the town turned his head from time to time, and saw Wang Tieqiang's defeat to kill the three hundred troubled Mongolian cavalry.

It turned out that there are such fierce generals in Xiliang.

The Mongol Empire does not lack some commanders, but it lacks Wang Yanzhang's fighters.

"If it can be captured..."

The Mongolian leader made a little plan, but then he denied this idea, because according to the spies’ intelligence, Wang Yanzhang was a diehard person, even if he died in battle, he would not betray his lord and could not surrender.

"Then, he can only be killed. Only in this way can Yumen Pass be captured."
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