Chapter 18: Torment
Cui Wenxiu nodded, "Although Zeppelin led the Guide Guard Division to work hard, it has not yet gone through any major wars. It is indeed necessary to have one or two real battles to train and test the combat effectiveness of this force. Fortunately, the war will not last short, and I believe everyone will have a chance."
"Wenxiu, I saw why your division is preparing for the march. Are you going to set off again?" Mulige finally brought the topic back to the main business.
"Well, sir, I'm waiting for you two." Cui Wenxiu then took out a secret letter and read out the order briefly: "Now, Mulige is the right person, Shalang is the auxiliary stationed on the shore of Boyue Lake (the core area of the Mot), and the First Division of the Tengger Legion immediately swept the shore of Boyue Lake."
"Oh? Your division is about to carry out a sweep?" Mulige and Shalang were both stunned, and then full of envy.
"Well, I guess the problem is the supply problem. At present, the Guards Division and Zeppelin Division must follow up. This logistics problem, especially the problem of food and grass security, is under great pressure. This grassland is the world of Mots cavalry. Once the food and grass are eaten, the transportation problem will probably be put on the agenda. It is a difficult problem to ensure logistics transportation." Cui Wenxiu was also a little worried. He only had one division, so how to ensure the smooth transportation line of these 400 miles does need to be considered carefully, but now it seems that even Lord Li does not have a better solution. Although the war has to pay a price, it is an old saying that before the troops move, the food and grass will go first. If the logistics cannot be guaranteed, then this battle will be really difficult to fight.
"Sir, probably also considered this. Molun has mobilized all the transportation vehicles that can be mobilized in Qingyang, and shipped a large amount of food and grass to follow us. Molun is really willing to do this time. Not only did he requisition all the horses and vehicles that can be requisitioned in Qingyang, but he also seconded some vehicles from Jinzhou. I guess the food they transported this time will be at least two months." Sha Lang smiled and comforted Cui Wenxiu.
"I don't think about it. It was Lord Li who personally ordered Moron to prepare everything within a week, otherwise he would be held responsible for his dereliction of duty. Moron was so scared that he didn't get a good rest for a week." Mulige also continued with a smile.
After hearing what the two said, Cui Wenxiu felt relieved. It seemed that the Jiedushi had already been prepared to fight a protracted battle, and he was still worried about the logistics. He believed that in more than two months, there were some means to force the Mot to stand up and make a complete break.
Guerdan and Kurdo watched helplessly as more than 100,000 Northwest Army stalked on the shore of Boyue Lake and never took a step forward. A month passed in a flash, but there was no movement. The ranger sent around the Northwest Army gazes around the shore of Boyue Lake and it is difficult to find a suitable attack. More than 100,000 Northwest Army entrenched in the core area of the Mott territory like a huge hedgehog, provoking wantonly, and waiting patiently for the long-awaited decisive battle.
It was not just that that made Guerdan anxious. All kinds of rumors were already rampant in the tribe. The northern Boyin people of the Sithro Empire launched another rebellion. The Sithro people now don’t care about the Mots and have abandoned the Mots. Guer Sufu has obtained the title of official Tanghe Empire and become the legal leader of Mots. Luo Bei people are already fighting against the Chidi people on the Xitengri grassland. The eighth Tengger War is imminent. Luo Bei people no longer have too much energy to control the Mots. These rumors have caused great responses in the tribe, not only those originally
Those who opposed themselves began to jump out and publicly accuse themselves. Even those who originally supported them became shady and unstable in their words. The ordinary herdsmen under the nobles complained and moved to areas close to the territory of Luobei people. Not only were the livestock and grass not guaranteed, but a large number of livestock starved to death. Many people have begun to ask their owners to consider their life in the second half of the year. Many herdsmen even began to flee at night, and the 200,000 Mot army gathered here also became irritable and anxious, and the calls for a decisive battle with the Northwest Army were getting louder and louder.
However, Koldo firmly opposed this. The Northwest Army, which had the advantage of infantry, had really gained the upper hand against these light cavalry troops on the grassland. If he thought he wanted to defeat the opponent by relying on his numerical advantage, Koldo thought this was purely a daydream. He had already deeply understood the combat effectiveness of the Northwest Army. When he recalled that he had the upper hand, he was still beaten by the remaining troops led by Li Wufeng under the city of Qingyang. His anger was always replaced by the slowly rising calm.
But the Mot people's situation in front of him could not help but consider that if these nobles could not bear it, Guerdan's regime foundation would collapse, and those nobles would likely immediately throw themselves into Li Wufeng's arms and ask Guersu to come back with a servile request. Luo Beiren's interests would be greatly hurt, and the Mot people would in turn become a sharp knife inserted on Luo Beiren's waist, which is unacceptable.
"General, we can't wait any longer. I have received a secret report. The Northwest Army has started to burn the grasslands around Boyue Lake. Now it is the time when the young grass sprouts and first grows. They are going to cut off our Mots' life. Once these grasslands are burned by them, at least there will be no harvest in this season. What does the livestock eat? How can so many of our tribes rely on for this year?" Guerdan, who rushed in quickly, could no longer remain calm and roar.
The nobles in their tent have made it clear that if they do not take any action, they will have to take action themselves. Although the true meaning of the following words has not been expressed, the implicit meaning is clear. He, the chief who has only been in less than two months, is probably going to die.
Koldo paced in the tent with his hands behind his back. Li Wufeng was too vicious. He directly forced the Mot into a dead end. If he let this go, even if his side could give the other side a blow when the Northwest Army withdrew, his forage was destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of Mot clans could not survive this year. The Mot nobles would never tolerate such a thing, but if they were to send troops to attack now, it was clearly going to die. Faced with the Northwest Army's strong infantry defense system, Koldo did not believe that he could win.
"Sir, I understand your mood, but how sure are you going to fight Li Wufeng in such a panic? "Kordo ignored the other party and asked back, "You probably know the combat effectiveness of the Gaoyue infantry under Li Wufeng. Now they are waiting for you to come to the door. They set fire to destroy the pasture like this, with a clear purpose, and they are trying to let you step on this trap. Can't you see that? Your light cavalry charges straight and will probably lose a lot." Although they are scolding the other party for their stupidity and short-sightedness, Kordo still uses words that make the other party more acceptable, considering the other party's identity.
"Hmph, General Koldo, but I didn't say that when you supported us in rebellion. You promised to help us eliminate the Tanghe people who dared to invade the Tenggeri Grassland. But now, Li Wufeng has been resting by Boyue Lake for more than a month, but you are afraid of the enemy like a tiger. I can't believe how can you Luo Beiren compete with the Chidi people on the Tenggeri Grassland? I heard that General Koldo is also known as the warriors of the East, brave.
Will the soldiers behave like this? If the general still feels afraid to touch the Tanghe people, then I, Guerdan, have nothing to say, I blame myself for being blind. I can only personally lead our brave Mot warriors to fight these Tanghe people who dare to invade the land of our generations!" At this time, Guerdan no longer cared about the other party's reaction. The huge pressure had already made him speak without hesitation, and his angry eyes firmly locked on the other party's blue face.
Faced with the other party's rude and unrestrained words, Kurdo also rushed upwards. No one dared to despise himself so much. This idiot thought that the bravery of an ordinary man could deal with the cunning Northwest man. How could he be blinded at this guy? Kurdo suppressed the anger in his heart, but when he saw the bloody eyes and exhausted expression on the other party's face, he couldn't help but sigh. He could feel the pain of the other party's dilemma at this time, but he was rashly attacking, probably because he only saw people go and no one came back. He didn't dare to take risks with his soldiers.
"Sir, I would like to calm down your hot head. This will not help the solution of the matter. We Luo Beiren keep our word. I have never said that we would not help you to repel the invasion of the Tanghe people. However, before the action, we must have a careful plan and necessary grasp." Kurdo took a deep breath and said lightly. After many storms, he was no longer as impulsive as he had been under General Tu Da, especially here, who is still a guest minister. His task is to maintain this Mote regime that is pro-Luo Beiren. He must be cautious. The Mote must not fall into Li Wufeng's hands.
Chapter completed!