In the late Ming Dynasty, rising from the grassland

Chapter 179 Horqin’s women are the most beautiful

In two months, with only those 2000 sleds and more than [-] carpenters and blacksmiths, they built more than [-] chariots. As the long horn sounded, the [-] chariots took the lead and slowly headed east. go.

Next came [-] cavalry and nearly [-] horses, and finally eight infantry battalions, a longbow battalion, plus a small number of carpenters and blacksmiths and [-] Han soldiers.

This time Lin Rui took away almost 1000% of the combat strength of the Lin family army. The cavalry left only [-] male soldiers, commanded by Ebutu, and the infantry only left more than [-] Han soldiers trapped in the camp, commanded by Zhou Meng.

However, because only the old, weak, women and children were left in the twenty Tuxie Tu tribes, even the teenagers were taken away. In addition, there were nearly 1 female cavalry commanded by Habeer, and more than [-] Han men and women in the logistics department. Weapons can also be used for combat at critical moments, so Lin Rui is still very relieved about the safety of the entire camp.

As for the Chechen Tribe and the Zasak Tribe, after each producing [-] warriors, it is estimated that each only has a few thousand real warriors with weapons, bows and arrows left, and they also do not pose much of a threat to Namuzhong and the others.

The nearly 5 troops and more than [-] war horses only carried a small amount of salt and dried meat, so they only traveled more than ten miles every day, grazing while slowly moving southeast.

It was not until half a month later that the three armies met east of the Yinma River. The Chechen tribe and the Zhasak tribe each brought [-] warriors and [-] war horses as agreed. They also only brought a small amount of dried meat. and Yanba, ready to graze all the way there.

Morde and Zamsu were too old and couldn't afford the trouble. They didn't come in person, but chose to let their eldest son lead the team.

Mod's eldest son Moktu and Zamsu's eldest son Luzada were shocked when they saw that Lin Rui had brought 6 or [-] troops, and they immediately lowered their stance.

"Brother Lin, are you really just planning to go to the Horqin Department to rob you?"

Ruzada pouted and said, and Moktu looked at Lin Rui with the same suspicion. Obviously, neither of them believed that Lin Rui brought so many troops just to grab a wave.

The total of the three of them was close to [-] cavalry, and there were also [-] Han soldiers. This strength was enough to defeat the Horqin tribe, so they had to doubt Lin Rui's true purpose of going to the Horqin tribe this time.

However, compared to the cautiousness of Mod and Zamsu, the two of them were much more courageous, so instead of worrying, they were quite excited and looking forward to it.

"Don't worry, brothers, I'm just being prepared."

Lin Rui smiled and waved his hands, obviously seeing that the two of them were not as timid as their father, who was afraid of wolves in front and tigers in the back.

Neither of them said anything.

After joining forces, they only celebrated for one night. The next day, the army continued to move southeast. Because there were too many horses, the [-] cavalry were scattered very widely, covering a width of hundreds of miles.

Almost all of them were in teams of a thousand people, each team was ten or twenty miles apart. They just followed the horses on foot, letting the horses graze while moving forward. They also camped on the spot at night.

On the other hand, the [-] infantry and chariot battalions always stayed together, but they stayed for two days and walked for one day, following the cavalry.

Obviously, without sufficient food and logistical support, the cavalry is far inferior to the infantry during long-distance marches.

An infantryman can march continuously for half a month with ten pounds of dried meat and one pound of salt. He can cover fifty miles a day and cover more than 700 miles.

But if a cavalryman and a war horse want to march continuously for [-] miles, they must carry at least one stone of food. If there are two war horses, the food they need to carry will only be more.

Neither Lin Rui nor the Chechen and Zhasak tribes could produce much food, so they could only choose to go to the Horqin tribe while grazing.

In this way, an army of [-] people and more than [-] war horses moved forward more than ten miles every day for two full months. It was not until early September that they arrived at the Horqin Grassland.

Although the temperature was already very cold at this time, there was a possibility of snow at any time, and the surrounding grass was withered and yellow, no one felt panic at all.

Because the Horqin tribe not only has food, wine, and beauties, but also a large amount of hay for the livestock for the winter, no one is afraid of being attacked by a knife, not to mention it is about to snow.

"Brother Lin, after crossing this river, we will enter the habitat of the Horqin people. Should we kill them directly, or should we divide our troops and send cavalry to plunder them first?"

"I think we should divide our troops, so that we can catch them off guard and grab more supplies."

Both Moktu and Ruzada couldn't wait, and they even fantasized about drinking steaming kumiss, hugging the beautiful Horqin woman, roasting their lambs, and eating and drinking in the tent of their tribal leader. .

"Let's do this. We'll send [-] cavalry and chariots across the river tomorrow to test Horqin's reaction. I'll stay here with the infantry and the rest of the cavalry for the time being. I won't expose myself until we see the situation!"

Lin Rui waved his hand and divided his troops to plunder. What would be the future?
That's what robbers do.

Marshal Lin actually came, so he naturally wanted to conquer them with open fire.

After defeating the main force of the Horqin tribe, aren't all the tribes in the Horqin grassland just meat on their chopping board and turtles in the urn?
What's more, if you want to test whether there is any emptiness in Horqin's department, there is nothing more direct and clear than pressing it with an open flame.

The two of them glanced at each other secretly, and both swallowed. Sure enough, this guy was definitely not just here to rob.If [-] cavalry were to cross the river and press them, wouldn't the entire Horqin tribe be in trouble?

But the two of them didn't say anything, and they didn't dare to say anything. After all, Lin Rui was stronger than their combined strength, not to mention that they would definitely not be able to go back to Mobei now, at least until the spring of next year, so there was no way at all. Dare to fall out with Lin Rui.

"Okay, then let's listen to Brother Lin and do whatever you say!"

"Yes, my father told me when he came here that I should obey Brother Neng in everything."

"Haha, okay, both brothers are indeed cheerful people. Don't worry, I heard that the women in the Horqin tribe are the most beautiful. They all look like flowers. I will definitely let you come home with a full load this time."

Lin Rui smiled heartily, and then patted the two of them on the shoulders.

Both of them couldn't help laughing.

Early the next morning, the two men each crossed the river with ten thousand warriors, and Takuyan followed with ten thousand cavalry and more than three hundred chariots.

Lin Rui took the remaining 15000 cavalry and nearly [-] infantry and stayed under a hillside on the other side of the river, hiding secretly.

Sure enough, the three of them only walked forward for two days after crossing the river when they were discovered by a Horqin tribe cavalry approaching. The leader of the tribe was almost frightened to death, and immediately sent someone to report to the Khan Court overnight.

The Khan Court of the Horqin tribe is a small town. The outside of the small town is only an earth wall more than ten feet high, with a circumference of five or six miles, which is much smaller than Guihua City.

But owning such a sweaty city is definitely a matter of great honor to the various Mongolian tribes, and it is also a symbol of status.

At this moment, in the largest round earthen house in the city, Buhe, the old Khan of the Horqin tribe, and Chahan, the second son, both looked shocked when facing the envoys who came to ask for help.

"You are not mistaken? The other party really has more than 3 riders?"

"My lord, it's absolutely true. The opponent's cavalry is overwhelming, at least [-], and they have already crossed the river..."

The messenger was so anxious that he almost cried, because at this time, their tribe might have been trampled by the other party.

"Father, this cavalry must be from Mobei. They are so brave. They dare to come to our Horqin tribe to fight against the autumn wind. Father, let me gather the warriors to teach them a lesson and let them know how powerful our Horqin tribe is. "

Chahan stood up impatiently, with an angry look on his face.

"Don't worry. If there are really [-] cavalry, it means that all three tribes in Mobei are here. If they choose to come before winter, I'm afraid the people who come here are evil!"

Bu He waved his hands and said solemnly.

It is almost impossible to drive the other party away at this time.

Normally, the Horqin tribe would not be afraid of these [-] cavalry, but one and a half months ago, the eldest son Wu Keshan took almost [-] warriors from the clan and went south to the Ming Dynasty.

As a result, the tribe can now gather up to [-] warriors, and even half of them have to recruit old men and young people. It is too stupid to choose to confront the opponent head-on at this time.

"But father, are we just going to watch them plunder and don't care?" Chahan said anxiously.

"Let's do this. First gather all the warriors and send people to negotiate with the other party. It's best to stabilize the other party first, and then immediately send people to Shengjing for help!"

Bu He thought for a moment and then made a response. He knew that the other party was coming at this time and would definitely spend the winter in Horqin Grassland. Now I am afraid it is too late to send people to recall Wu Keshan. For the current plan, he can only first Stabilize the opponent, and then ask Sheng Jing for help.

Buhe immediately called his youngest son, and after some explanation, he asked him to rush to Shengjing without stopping. Then he sent an envoy to negotiate with the other party, and at the same time issued recruitment orders to each tribe.

However, what Bu He did not expect was that the other party not only refused to negotiate, but also directly looted three tribes in the northeast. This made Bu He shocked and angry, and the second son Chahan was even more angry and gritted his teeth.

Two days later, when he learned that another tribe had been plundered, Bu He could not sit still, and Chahan became furious.

Since the Horqin tribe took refuge with the Jurchens, when have they ever suffered from such cowardice?
At this time, almost [-] warriors had gathered near Khan City. The father and son immediately decided to lead the army to press over and negotiate directly face to face.

Otherwise, if we continue to let it go and wait for the Jurchen reinforcements to arrive, I am afraid that the entire Horqin Grassland will be ravaged by the other side and be devastated.

As soon as the [-] Horqin army was dispatched, the strength of Horqin's tribe was completely exposed. After receiving the news, Takuyan and the other three immediately began to gather their troops and gave up the plunder. At the same time, they sent the news back to the people who were still hiding. Lin Rui was faceless on the other side of the river.

(End of this chapter)