Dream of the Red Chamber: I can upgrade my entries!

Chapter 21 I wish to emulate Huo Qubing and seal the wolf's lair!

"The Nine Garrisons System of the Qing Dynasty was established on the basis of the Ming Dynasty, stretching from Ningjin in the east to Jiayuguan in the west, and included the construction of the Great Wall."

"Among them, Shanxi Town (Pianguan), Datong Town (Datong), and Xuanfu Town (Xuanhua) are located at the northernmost point, directly facing the Mongols."

"No matter which way we leave the pass, the Mongols will be lying in wait for us, which is why the Ministry of War is hesitant to launch a surprise attack."

"But right now, the only way to survive is to launch a surprise attack, bypass the main force of Datong, and strike at the weak points of the Mongols."

"We only have eight hundred men, but eight hundred men is eight hundred men. We can still achieve unparalleled feats."

Looking around at everyone, Jia Yan said in a deep voice.

“Please give me your instructions, Lord.”

The twelve guards straightened their faces, knelt on one knee, and shouted loudly.

At this moment, the heroic young man before them was not only their lord, but also the supreme commander of an army.

"Huo Qubing, the Marquis of Champion and General of the Cavalry of the Western Han Dynasty, was skilled at using light cavalry to drive straight into the grasslands, appearing and disappearing without a trace."

"This tactic kept the Xiongnu, who had a million archers at the time, busy running around and were defeated one by one."

"After that, Dou Xian, the Grand General of the Eastern Han Dynasty, followed suit and defeated the Northern Xiongnu again, becoming the second Marquis of Champion in Chinese history."

"The two of them successively achieved the feats of 'sealing the wolf's lair' and 'carving the stone at Yanran,' and were once the role models for Han generals."

"Emperor Taizong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di, led five expeditions to the northern grasslands, crossed the Onon River, and once drove the remnants of the Northern Yuan forces to the desolate northern desert."

"Combining the two, I plan to take eight hundred cavalrymen, each with three horses, carrying only armor and a small amount of food, to attack the garrisons of the Khalkha Mongols, raid the Mongol strongholds, and support the victory on the main battlefield of Datong."

With a burning gaze, Jia Yan revealed his ambition for the first time in public. He wanted to emulate Huo Qubing and Dou Xian, to seal the wolf's lair and inscribe the Yanran Mountain.

Upon hearing this, the twelve guards' hearts pounded, their blood boiled, and their eyes blazed with intense passion.

"General."

"To carry out a long-distance raid, two things must be solved."

"First, food supplies. We cannot place all our hopes on capturing the enemy's cattle and sheep."

"Secondly, regarding the route, we need to ensure that the Mongols do not learn about it in advance, and we must strike a decisive blow against each Mongol tribe."

Dong Yong, the head of the guards, raised two pressing problems that needed to be solved.

"no problem."

Jia Yan said confidently, "I had Jingzhe make preparations two months ago."

"We have produced a large amount of meat floss and milk powder. As long as we ensure the supply of fresh water, it will be enough for us to march long distances and last for several months even when we lack food and supplies."

"The commander is wise."

The twelve guards were filled with renewed confidence. They knew, of course, that meat floss and milk powder were the magic weapons that had brought Mongol cavalry victory across Eurasia in the past.

"As for the route, you can see for yourselves. North of Shenjing is Jizhen."

“From Shanhaiguan in the east to Juyongguan in the west, it stretches for more than 3000 li, and the most dangerous pass among them is Gubeikou.”

"To the east is Panlong Mountain, and to the west is Wohu Mountain. The mountains are steep and the cliffs are steep. The two mountains lock the Chao River tightly, and there is only one road through the riverbank for one vehicle."

"This place has always been the throat connecting the Liaodong Plain and the southern grasslands to the Central Plains, a strategic location fought over by military strategists."

"If we start from here and head north, it will take about 900 li to reach the Bairin tribe's territory: the Xilin Gol Grassland."

"One person can ride three horses and reach the Bairin tribe in just a few days. The Bairin and Khorchin tribes are known as the richest tribes in southern Mongolia. They share the Ujumqin grassland and are famous for Ujumqin horses."

'Whoosh!'

The twelve guards' eyes lit up. The Ujumqin horse was a warhorse breed with a long history. The cavalry of the Eastern Turkic court and Genghis Khan's Kheshig army all used it as their mount. Compared with it, the Hequ horse had stronger explosive power, but its ability to sustain a long run was far from enough.

Once the eight hundred cavalrymen switch to Ujumqin horses and set off again, there will be no more obstacles to their traversing the northern desert.

"After capturing the Bairin Khanate's territory, our army marched north again, reaching the banks of the Onon River to attack the Chechen Khanate. We then advanced northwest to the Langjuxu Mountains, capturing the Tushetu Khanate, and finally reached the Yanran Mountains, where we captured the Zasagtu Khanate in one fell swoop."

"In this way, the four most powerful tribes of Mongolia have all been raided, leaving only the Khorchin, Jarud, Ordos and Chahar tribes out of the picture. Even if our army did not participate in the Battle of Datong, we have already achieved the greatest merit in this battle."

"boom!!!"

At this point, Jia Yan slammed his fist heavily on the map, his expression one of great excitement.

"hiss!!!"

Everyone present was taken aback and their breathing quickened.

"Dong Yong".

"How is the training of the eight hundred men going?"

"Reporting to the commander."

Dong Yong immediately replied, "The eight hundred disciples from Longxi have already mastered the 'Xinyou Knife Technique' and the 'Thirty-Two Postures Long Fist'."

"Once all the necessary adjustments are made and the fighting begins, the team will surely transform into an elite force."

"it is good."

A look of satisfaction appeared on Jia Yan's face.

Both "Xinyou Knife Technique" and "Thirty-Two Postures Long Fist" are battle formation and combat methods created by Qi Jiguang. They also have the effect of strengthening the body and are easy to learn. They are most suitable for military training. Apart from the Dingyuan Marquis's Mansion (a descendant of Qi Jin), only the Jia family in the world has the complete version.

The eight hundred young men from Longxi had been practicing martial arts, archery, and horsemanship since childhood. Many of them had already reached the threshold of Ming Jin (a martial arts skill). The battlefield was the best place to hone their skills. In the face of life and death, they could break through their bottlenecks and their strength would surely advance by leaps and bounds.

"Peng Li and Niu Qian each lead fifty men to form the central army, while Dong Yong and Li Qing each lead one hundred and fifty men to form the left and right wings, respectively."

"Go ahead and organize them. Tomorrow, come with me to the Ministry of Works to collect soldiers and armor."

"Yes."

The twelve guards responded and went to make the arrangements.

"Master."

After everyone left, Jingzhe said in a charming voice, "There were 12 guides, some Mongolians and some Han Chinese."

"They are all elderly people who have traveled with caravans across the northern grasslands. They have mastered both the routes and the survival skills to a high degree."

"I have arranged for people to take care of their family members to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

"well done."

Jia Yan praised, "After I leave, the capital will certainly not be at peace."

"The two hundred thousand taels of silver from the Jia family's two mansions will all be handed over to you, and Bailu will be in charge of the affairs of the inner quarters."

"You and Mangzhong should start from taverns and brothels, and plan to establish our own inter-agency organization, which we will name: Phoenix Pavilion."

"I hope that one day, the Phoenix Pavilion will be able to monitor the entire world."

Although the Jia family's Black Cloud Division was relaying messages, that wasn't his power, but rather the Jia family's power. He needed to cultivate his own influence.

"Don't worry, Master, I will definitely not let you down."

During the Awakening of Insects and Grain in Ear, a resolute and earnest look appeared on her delicate face.

(End of this chapter)