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A few days later, Ma Wu and two other flag teams set off together, and two other teams of breastplate cavalry joined, with a total of less than 150 people.

Of course, these cavalry did not come out of a small Heihe Fort. If it was that way, it would be too loud. Even if Zhang Shixiong was highly anticipated, the officers above were not all dead. Even if there were people from the Military and Justice Department of the Internal Information Bureau, it would be impossible to allow a group of middle and lower-level officers to transfer troops to the expedition without any help.

These more than 100 cavalry came from three military platforms and two piers, and Ma Wu came straight from Xiaohe Fortress. This is the usual cavalry interspersed sentry mission, and it is enough to report it to the commander-in-chief.

Ma Wu is the leader of this temporary cavalry team, which is equivalent to a 100-year-old general, and he feels a little proud.

"It's better to go ten miles east to fight British, Russian, Budaiji, and it's better to capture this guy."

After Ma Wu and others left the city and the military platform for more than ten miles, they were already very close to the first Beilu assembly point, known as the ten miles east. There was a valley basin with two mouths north and south, with narrow west and wide east. On both sides were continuous hilly areas, which made it difficult for the cavalry to cross.

According to Ma Wu's understanding of this ranch and the Beilu army, there were only three to four hundred soldiers, and the number of herders was not too large. He led a flag team or even fewer people to intersperse each time. Looking at the Beilu's reaction and the actual number of troops garrisoned, the cavalry led this time was enough to fight a tough battle with the Beilu here. There was no need to intersperse. Ma Wu pulled out his sword, pointed at the front, and said majestic: "Kill into the valley, catch the Beilu off guard!"

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After Ma Wu and others led their troops to leave, Li Gui always felt very uneasy. Of course, he would not directly report to Sun Jingting or Wang Changfu. In that case, he would not be able to gain a foothold in the group of young officers in the future. It would be useless to find officers of the same level. Superiors could not find them, and searching for them at the same level was useless. Li Gui felt a little bit like he was in a distressed city.

This matter seems to be just an ordinary matter in the eyes of Zhang Shixiong, Ma Wu and others. Anyway, the military commanders do not need the consent of the military commander to attack below the flag team. Each unit can be self-dedicated, but Li Gui knew that this was an excuse. What an important force is about 150 cavalry. He gathered without authorization, and the goal was to capture a Mongolian Taiji or general. This was actually a military operation to join forces. It would be fine if he won, but if he suffered heavy losses...

Li Gui grabbed his military robe and ran out while putting it on. He remembered a person who could discuss the difficult thing in front of him.

"Xiping, are you busy?"

Li Gui carried a bag of oil paper, which contained some cooked food. Of course, he did not dare to drink the wine publicly, but Li Gui's iron kettle contained some horse-milky wine. This was seized by the cavalry. The wine was very low and a little sour, but it was also a rare delicacy on the grassland. These young officers were hidden secretly and would never share it if they were not the best friends.

Xia Xiping is still the way Li Gui remembers. He is not tall and has a dark face, but he is very thin, his eyes are particularly bright, and his face often shows a thoughtful expression... Li Gui and Xia Xiping grew up together as a child. In terms of friendship, they are much deeper than Zhang Shixiong and others. When Li Gui and Xia Xiping were picking up coal blocks in Xinpingbao together, they didn't even say anything about Yusheng.

"No matter how busy you are, you have time." Xia Xiping pushed the paper on his desk to the side and sorted out a place.

"The people in your servant department are also concerned about war?" Li Gui saw that it was a map and recent military intelligence. Xia Xiping, Li Mengnian and others followed him in batches. In the eyes of many officers, they were civilians.

"I may have to be transferred to the Military Command." Xia Xiping said safely: "I have to do some water grinding skills first and become familiar with military affairs."

Li Gui said with some envy: "You are highly trusted by Lords and Lord Sun. When you arrive at the Military Order Command, you will probably be able to sit in the position of deputy officer in a few years."

Xia Xiping said: "Actually, I would rather follow Deputy Director Tian, ​​but I should not disobey my life. I can only do things I don't like very much."

Li Gui comforted him: "You have a high talent and can help you better when you are in the Military Order Command. We are trained and trained by the adults. Everything you do is the same."

"That's right." Xia Xiping smiled on his face and said, "If you want to talk about your original heart, I would rather walk in the countryside with Li Ergui for a few more years, see more people's sufferings, and understand the world and people's hearts. However, the military commander is too short of manpower, so this idea can only be hidden in his heart."

Li Gui hasn't chatted with this friend so easily for a long time, and he felt calm and composed for a while. He said strangely: "Xiping, your mood is really good. Recently, I heard that the adults were surrounded, and many people below were anxious and angry."

"What's the point of being anxious?" Xia Xiping was very strange and said, "You can calculate for yourself. There are nearly a thousand defenders in Jining Fort. The lords will always bring some guards and more than a thousand guards, plus artillery and a large number of muskets. What can the Beilu have withstood the bombardment of such a level of firearms? It's not the time for Altan Khan to be still there. At that time, the Tumote tribe could mobilize 200,000 people, and tens of thousands of Han people built good bows, iron arrows, armor, cloud ladders, and poles for the Beilu. Therefore, the Beilu could conquer Zhucheng during the Jiajing period and encircle the capital. Now, food in the fort should be able to last the New Year. It's summer and there is no problem with water. I really can't understand where Zhang Shixiong and the others are in a hurry?"

Xia Xiping seemed calm, but his eyes were clearly dissatisfied. It was obvious that the actions of young officers in recent days were not as secret as they imagined. At least Xia Xiping was also one of the insiders.

As soon as he thought about this, Li Gui was a little panicked. He quickly let go of his thoughts that he wanted to test and told Xia Xiping about his intention to come today.

"It's like a bastard plus level three." Xia Xiping has always been calm, even a little gentle and elegant, and at this time he couldn't help but start cursing.

Li Gui said: "As long as nothing happens, it will be fine..."

Xia Xiping's eyes were full of anger, and he said to Li Gui: "I will go to the Military and Justice Department to tell the military and judicial department that the loophole will be filled immediately. Also, even if nothing happens, I will tell Lord Sun that those who participate in this matter must be severely punished."

Li Gui said: "This can easily dampen morale and hurt everyone's hearts."

"It doesn't matter." Xia Xiping said: "Yusheng and I have their own laws and regulations. If we do not violate military discipline, we are good at making decisions. Even if we are kind, we will be malicious. Even if we are kind, we will be punished. In Yusheng and I, there is no good intention and malicious intention. It depends on whether there is any violation of the laws and regulations. Even if we make meritorious deeds, we will reward them even if we violate the laws and regulations. Even if we violate the laws and regulations, our relatives will punish them... This is what the adults have personally told us. Why should we establish a military law department? It is not because our Ming Dynasty borders have long been corrupted and ignored the laws and regulations!"

Li Gui was speechless for a moment, and Xia Xiping stood up and said, "Fortunately you said it was early, let's go to see Lord Sun."

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"Oh bad, bad things."

The breastplate cavalry rushed into the valley and moved forward for several miles, and indeed a large group of northern barbarians came to fight.

However, the number of people was far beyond the expectations before. There were more than a thousand cavalrymen wearing cotton armor alone, and there were two or three thousand herdsmen, holding bows and spears, clamped among the armored soldiers, and galloping on horseback.

There are some armored soldiers wearing petal helmets, and some wear ordinary iron helmets. The armor includes cotton armor, double-breasted armor, ring armor, willow-leaf armor, and chain armor. There are more than a dozen types of armor alone. Most herders wear big hats and add red tassels, which is also the source of the name Tumertes Red Tassels Tartars.

The formations set up by the Mongols were arrays that they had passed down for hundreds of years. They were very skilled when setting up the formations. The armored cavalry and armored cavalry were together. The herdsmen gathered together, either in small groups of three or five, or in groups of dozens or hundreds of people. They rode their horses on the grassland, advancing and retreating, and making strange screams. Although there were only a few thousand people, they created a spectacular scene of thousands of troops and cavalry all over the grassland.

When they entered the valley, a small group of Northern Barbarians appeared. Seeing that there were many cavalrymen in the chest, these Northern Barbarians did not dare to take action, but kept avoiding them. Several strands of more than a hundred people came to fight, and after throwing some arrows, they retreated. However, the breasted cavalrymen took action in time and shot several people with muskets. No one dared to meet them next.

Ma Wu thought he and his subordinates were scared to the Northern Territory, but now it seems that he is still in a state of depression.

This is also a common tactic used by the Mongols. They first show their weakness and constantly attract the enemy to pursue them. Then they attacked and surrounded them at close range. They used herders' archers on both wings and armored iron cavalry in the middle. Of course, the armored cavalry now cannot be compared with their ancestors, but the number of people is too large, which seems to be enough.

"Go to its left wing, strike sideways, and then break through to the west entrance."

Ma Wu was also a very excellent commander. At this time, he felt a little regretful. This time, the strategy was very clear, but there was still no consideration in tactics, so the dispatch of troops was a bit hasty.

The more than one hundred breastplate cavalry did not hesitate. Everyone controlled the reins, increased the speed of the horse, and galloped towards the left wing of the Beilu.

The Mongols also saw the intention of the Han army. Their left wing began to slow down, and their right wing began to rotate, and they rushed towards the side and back of the chest plaque cavalry.

The grassland suddenly became extremely lively!

As the horse galloped like thousands of horses, countless birds and beasts were alarmed. In the deep grass, many wild animals were seen escaping in panic. A flock of yellow sheep was running from the grass, trampling the large grassland into the shape of waves.

People shouted and scolded, countless horses trampled on the grass, and the entire valley made a loud rumbling sound.

"Damn it, how come so many people came out at once!"

Ma Wu cursed, the cavalry gun in his hand was still far away and could not be fired. However, looking at the current formation, the Mongolians were very arrogant and had become a siege. Just like before, the Mongolians attacked with bows and arrows, and the cavalry of the breastplate kept circling and counterattacked with muskets. The exchange ratio was very cost-effective. It would not happen today.

He couldn't help but hold the hilt on his waist. This knife was imitating Tang's straight sword, and it also had a bit of a Japanese sword. The streamlined shape of the blade was suitable for frontal poking and had a certain arc to chop. At this critical moment, he still had to use the saber to chop the enemy and cut a way out!
Chapter completed!