The Soldier of the Red Mansion

Chapter 413

More than a month has passed, and there has been no news of the imperial court taking action against him.

No news is the best news.

In the original timeline, Lin Ruhai had already passed away. Although there was another big shot, Wu Wenhua, his relationship with the Jia family was not close; he could only be considered a business partner or an ordinary ally.

Lin Ruhai was the son-in-law of the Jia family, but he had no proper relatives and only one daughter.

There will never be another person as valuable to the Jia family as Lin Ruhai.

The two are deeply intertwined.

Lin Ruhai needed the Jia family's help to take care of his only daughter, which aligned perfectly with the Jia family's interests.

Therefore, given Lin Ruhai's command and status, he would undoubtedly become the leader of the power in the current situation, and even Wu Wenhua would be aware of this and would not feel dissatisfied.

The court may have its reasons for not taking action against me, perhaps due to concerns about my strength, but the efforts of Jia Zheng, Lin Ruhai, and others are definitely indispensable.

As long as the imperial court doesn't intend to deal with him directly, he will have more time.

What Datong lacks is time.

Every year, it gains enormous profits from trade with the mainland. These profits are so great that they are also key to Datong's future.

Time is fair to everyone.

We are consolidating Datong and strengthening its development.

So what is the imperial court waiting for?

Wang Xin waited and saw.

What will the new emperor do?

But now.

Wang Xin put on his armor.

Golden General.

The banners whistled in the wind, revealing glimpses of knights in gleaming armor, who sat silently on their horses, which remained quietly in place. Incredibly, the animals resisted their instincts and did not lower their heads to eat the grass on the ground.

Infantry were in squads of thirty men, and cavalry were in squads of twenty men.

Sixty men per sentry post.

Each square formation consisted of sixty horsemen, making it larger than an infantry square formation of ninety men.

Infantry were in the middle, and cavalry were on both sides.

There was another cavalry unit behind them.

On the flat grassland, one can see the straight horizon in the distance, as well as a dark line of Hu cavalry. Judging by their size alone, they number more than five thousand, indeed six thousand as the merchant had said.

"Xilulu."

After a long silence, a horse finally made a sound.

The soldier on horseback quickly reached out and stroked the horse's neck. Under his master's gentle touch, the warhorse calmed down, as if it knew what to do next.

The horse's owner was a young knight.

He had a curved sword at his waist and a quiver of arrows tied to his saddle.

Bows and arrows are very delicate, and improper maintenance can affect their lifespan and usability, so knights carry them on their backs.

Their horse archers were positioned on the flanks and were generally responsible for harassment.

Of the 4,000 men, more than 2,300 were cavalry, accounting for over half.

The infantry's artillery mainly consisted of tiger-squat cannons.

The Tiger Crouching Cannon, with a barrel length of two feet and a weight of thirty-six catties, was pulled by a mule cart and was suitable for combat even in mountainous terrain. Each time it could fire one hundred lead bullets weighing five qian each, sweeping away an area.

The Tiger Crouching Cannon originated from the Ming Dynasty and was a local firearm.

The breech-loading cannon had a high rate of fire, making it suitable for artillery duels or for attacking distant enemy camps to disrupt their formation.

The Hongyi cannon had a slow rate of fire, making it suitable for destroying enemy ships or city gates.

The tiger crouching cannon is more suitable for frontline soldiers to engage in combat.

The power is amazing.

Regardless of the type of artillery, its mobility is inferior to that of cavalry, so the main force for attack still has to rely on cavalry.

Firearms can only be used to their fullest potential when cavalry can counter them.

"I've been scammed."

José gritted his teeth; if he could go back, he vowed to kill the merchant who had cheated him.

"Is it possible?" Erteton instinctively spoke up for the merchant, "that the Datong army has temporarily reinforced its troops?"

It's possible, but it's too much of a coincidence.

José shook his head.

Ertton refused to believe that the merchant had deceived him.

Merchants purchase large quantities of cattle, sheep, leather, and horns from their own tribes to provide them with silver. They then use the silver to acquire various exquisite goods brought by the merchants, as well as beautiful clothes, elegant dressing cases, and stunning mirrors for their wives and daughters.

The irresistible spirits and the exquisitely crafted furniture.

Various useful pottery and porcelain.

The merchants spoke sweetly, treated him like a brother, and even took him on two trips to the mainland, making him linger and unwilling to leave. That was the life a decent person should live.

of course.

You have to have money.

Having understood this, Erttun returned to his tribe.

"How to do?"

Another Taiji asked anxiously.

"This is a rare opportunity." Jose was somewhat reluctant. Although he knew that the Datong army was not weak, it was obvious that his side outnumbered the enemy, and that was Wang Xin.

If Wang Xin is killed.

The potential benefits made Jose unwilling to turn back.

"The cost of victory will be enormous."

Erttun hesitated.

The young people of the tribe couldn't stay put and wanted to work at the trading company. Many of them secretly ran away. Although he severely punished a few people, he still couldn't stop the signs of people leaving the tribe.

If the losses are too great, then there will be fewer people to do the work.

How can I then trade with merchants?

“Chief Jose is right.” An older Taiji said in a low voice with a stern face, “This is the best opportunity we’ve had in years. We must get rid of this man no matter the cost. There’s no turning back.”

The older Taiji was highly respected, and with his support for Jose, no one dared to contradict him.

Jose breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he was the strongest, many of the other Taiji were only slightly weaker than him, so he couldn't forcefully suppress their opinions.

Just as he was about to speak, his eyes widened in surprise.

"Woooooo~"

The horn sounded from the opposite side.

Several cavalry units on the flanks suddenly charged out, and within moments their horses were galloping at breakneck speed.

The cavalry needed to maintain a consistent speed.

Therefore, the difference in the remaining warhorses cannot be too great, otherwise they will run away and lose their fighting power. This shows that the warhorses of these cavalrymen are of good quality and are much stronger than ordinary horses.

Besides being obedient, warhorses also need to be physically strong.

The layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

The faces of the Taijis darkened.

Zhou Jun's cavalry charged straight in like several beautiful arrows, their movements fluid and graceful, more impressive than the most famous theatrical troupes in the world, enough to amaze ordinary people, but in their eyes, they were terrifying beings.

really.

The cavalrymen moved swiftly, drawing their bows and firing arrows as they approached.

Before the other side could retaliate, they had already bypassed them, harassing the area like a pack of wolves, taking a bite now and then. Whether they succeeded or not, they would immediately dodge away, waiting for the next opportunity to attack.

“It’s too late.” The Grand Taiji stepped aside and headed towards his tribe. “I’ll lead my tribe’s warriors to deal with them.”

Jose hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

He was unwilling to appoint a Grand Taiji, as having the Grand Taiji's men around him would give him more influence. He should appoint someone else, or if all else failed, ask Erte Dun to step in.

Since things had already come to this point, he couldn't call them back in public and could only acquiesce.

soon.

A group of Hu cavalry gave chase.

The cavalry also dispersed to pursue Zhou's army.

The cavalry were fast, and they ran until they reached the horizon. Fortunately, the grassland was boundless, and some dark shadows could still be seen. Only by careful observation could one guess which side the people and horses were.

Like dandelion seeds.

"Damn it."

"That damn Xu Shi, if you saw this, I'd blind you!" Zhang Yong thought of his former superior, the sentry Xu Shi.

This guy has always been arrogant and disdainful of others.

However, the battalion commander Liu Yi liked him and promoted him to a sentry officer, so he worked under him. Although he despised Liu Yi's crudeness, he had to admire that Liu Yi was indeed a good leader. He could improve the morale of his brothers with just a few words.

The Battle of Yangwuyu.

Some of his brothers were given the opportunity to join the Royal Guard, but he refused and gave the opportunity to himself.

Ask him yourself.

His reason was that he couldn't adapt to the strictness of the Royal Guard.

Let alone Class A battalions, which Class B battalion isn't strict?
However, the Royal Guard was indeed more rigorous.

Unlike Yang Wuyu's "frustration," this time the Datong army took the initiative to attack, with the Imperial Guard Battalion leading the charge. It was a rare opportunity for them to show off in front of their brothers, and they truly reached a new level of skill, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

"Swish swish."

Wu Liang rode his horse at breakneck speed, without looking back, and suddenly turned around to draw his bow and shoot an arrow.

The enemy was indeed within his firing range.

The bows and arrows used by the Imperial Guard were of the one-stone quality, which was the upper strength as stipulated by the Ming Dynasty, or the ten-stone quality of the elite Eight Banners.

Many people used a single-stone bow.

However, one of the requirements for joining the Royal Guard's archer cavalry was being able to use a one-stone bow.

It works, it doesn't need to be pulled apart.

Some of the Hu people could use a one-stone bow, but their numbers were small and they were scattered, so they couldn't exert their power. However, every member of the Imperial Guard could use a one-stone bow, and they could concentrate their forces to deal with the elite Hu people. The pursuing Hu cavalrymen were caught off guard. One of them was shot and fell from his horse, while the other two were so frightened that they quickly pulled on the reins and scattered to both sides, increasing the distance between them.

The two Hu cavalrymen hesitated and slowed their pursuit.

If they chase after them again, the enemy will use a counter-attack arrow, which they can't defend against. Wouldn't that be suicide?

The Zhou soldier also slowed down, as if his horse could no longer run.

That's a lie.

Neither of the two Hu cavalrymen believed it.

The cavalry's horses were of exceptional quality, far superior to their own, and the arrows used by the enemy had a longer range and greater power.

What's even more frustrating is that the young man was exceptionally skilled in horsemanship and archery.

"It's boring."

Wu Liang didn't sense any movement behind him, so he turned around to look. Sure enough, the other party hadn't caught up. He cursed with disdain.

Although Shi Gandang told himself not to learn from Shi Ping.

But which young person doesn't admire Shi Ping?

That's what's impressive.

What an amazing Shi Ping!

Like a newborn calf unafraid of a tiger, Wu Liang disregarded the risks on the battlefield and actually turned his horse around to fight back.

The two Hu cavalrymen turned pale.

Having dealt with life and death year after year, I am indeed afraid of death, but I am also most susceptible to stimulation.

"Yo ho!"

Wu Liang laughed loudly and let out a strange shout, like a barbarian.

"Who exactly is the barbarian?"

A young figure charged across the vast grassland, easily killing two Hu people before quickly going to support his comrades.

More and more Hu cavalry were killed.

It started by being evenly matched with two opponents, and even reversed to become number one with two opponents.

The situation suddenly reversed.

In the infantry camp, not far from Wang Xin's banner, several shopkeepers sighed.

"Amitabha." Manager Li put his hands together. Although he didn't understand the battlefield, he could see that his own army was now in the lead, which was good news. He was almost scared to death when the Hu people fought him two against one.

"The Datong Army lives up to its reputation."

"We have a business philosophy: the essence of anything lies in the first 20%," a shopkeeper said admiringly. "This applies to doing business, to managing the shop, and presumably to fighting wars as well."

"The Datong Army is able to win battles, so the Datong Army is invincible. The Hu people are defeated, so the Hu people have lost their future. There is no other reason to say this."

They are not the owners.

Businesses that can afford such head managers are all quite powerful. Their managers help their owners manage the business, so when there's an opportunity to exchange ideas with their peers, everyone is willing to say a few more words and gain more recognition.

"If the Hu people fail this time, no one will bet on them in the future."

"The last chance."

"Boom!"

The sound of cannons rang out.

They couldn't catch up with him, and they couldn't win a fight.

Horses cannot obtain the nutrients they need for high physical strength by simply eating grass. Therefore, horses spend most of their time eating and cannot engage in long training sessions. Only by obtaining high-quality foods with higher nutritional content, such as soybeans, can horses reduce their eating time and increase their training time.

Zhou Jun's cavalry horses were fast and had great endurance.

Seeing that Taiji was defeated, Jose finally launched an attack.

Catch the thief first to catch the king.

Ignoring the harassment from those around him, he killed Wang Xin directly.

"Boom."

The tiger-squatting cannon finally fired.

Weapons made of the same iron material can produce power that blades cannot.

A dense barrage of lead bullets was fired.

The Hu cavalry were riddled with bullets, and a cloud of blood mist appeared behind them in an instant before disappearing into the air. Only red bloodstains, scattered bits of flesh, and broken organs from the lead bullets could be seen in the grass.

"Boom."

Thirty tiger-squatting cannons opened fire simultaneously.

The sound of cannons is worth a fortune. The consumption of a single shot from a tiger crouching cannon is higher than that of more than a hundred muskets. Thirty cannons would consume more than three thousand muskets.

However, the contact area of three thousand muskets firing is a hundred times that of thirty tiger-squatting cannons.

A round of artillery fire.

It shattered José's courage.

The Hu cavalry in the rear had already scattered, and the Hu cavalry who had luckily survived in the front stood there dumbfounded. Only those who recovered the fastest fled for their lives immediately, while some were still stunned.

They stared blankly at their surroundings, not knowing what had happened.

"Dong dong dong dong."

The army sounded the war drums.

Army attack.

The lancers looked disappointed; they hadn't even gone up yet.

"Ah!"

The musketeer cavalry suddenly charged out to pursue the enemy.

The lancers, clad in heavy armor, couldn't run fast, and they weren't even given a drop of soup. They could only watch enviously as their allies went after the enemy, while they stayed behind to hold their ground.

Unlike a few years ago.

At that time, we didn't have many cavalry, so even if we won a battle, we couldn't get the greatest value from it.

There are more cavalry now.

Wang Xin would not easily let the routed Hu cavalry escape.

Regardless of anything else, even if a few Taijis chase them to the ends of the earth, they will be wiped out.

"Swish swish."

Jose was shot in the back by an arrow and fell from his horse.

Erttun dismounted and knelt down, saying, "I surrender, I surrender."

The shopkeepers said no more.

They calmly observed everything, knowing that the governor had done this deliberately, inviting them here so that they could see for themselves and then tell their masters what had happened on the grasslands.

This is one that I have personally witnessed.

"We congratulate the General on his great victory!"

"Marshal is mighty!"

Manager Li raised his arm and shouted, showing no trace of his initial trepidation.

Wang Xin accepted them all with a smile.

The significance of war is not the war itself, but all the benefits that come with victory.

Winner takes all.

It is stronger than any theory.

Qi Yongkui stepped out from among the merchants, bowed respectfully, and then said earnestly, "Shunxinglong Trading Company is willing to invest two million taels in Daning, hire four hundred and fifty soldiers, monopolize the Kaiping area, and at the same time wants to contract fifty grain and vegetable shops and invest in purchasing five hundred thousand taels of bonds."

"hiss!"

Many people took a breath.

"Manager Qi, this is not a decision you can make."

They actually wanted to take it all for themselves.

Manager Li immediately retorted.

Qi Yongkui nodded. "The boss has already made the decision."

You made the decision a long time ago, why are you only saying it now?

So they would talk if they won, but not if they lost. As for who the Datong army would talk to after losing, that's hard to say.

Everyone was intelligent and quickly understood this principle.

pity.

We were a step behind.

Everyone was speechless.