Emperor Chongzhen was too extreme.

Chapter 101 Lightning Speed, Blitzkrieg Against Mongolia

Zhu Youjian nodded.

The noisy crowd kneeling in front of the city gate fell silent instantly.

Although everyone had already guessed that His Majesty's move was to go out of the pass to investigate the enemy's situation.

But speculation can never compare to the shock of seeing it for yourself.

His Majesty personally led the investigation; the significance of this matter is beyond words!

Therefore, only a moment later.

Zhang Xianzhong and Li Zicheng then shouted in unison, "Your Majesty! We are willing to go with you!"

As the two spoke, countless slave soldiers roared in unison, "Your Majesty, we are also willing to go together!"

What a joke!
His Majesty is going to personally come out of the pass. At this time, no one can back down!
Even said.

At this exhilarating moment, some people shouted slogans like "Charge out of the pass and wipe out the foreign race!"

"Follow His Majesty and conquer the grasslands!"

"Slaughter all the foreign races! Restore peace to our Great Ming!"

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Facing the indignant crowd.

Zhu Youjian simply shook his head, silencing everyone.

His purpose in leaving the pass this time was to conduct reconnaissance. Taking only a few dozen riders was the limit; otherwise, the probability of being discovered would increase dramatically.

He paid no attention to the slogans shouted by the slave soldiers to go out of the pass and fight.

When infantry encounters cavalry on the grasslands, no matter how many soldiers there are, they are simply doomed.

He immediately summoned Sun Chuanting and instructed him: "You stay and guard the garrison. Select some soldiers who are physically strong and capable of fighting, and wait for my return."

Sun Chuanting had long anticipated that His Majesty would act in this way.

But in this situation...

He couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. He took several deep breaths to calm himself down before kneeling heavily and replying, "Your humble servant obeys the decree."

then.

Zhu Youjian nodded to Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, indicating that the two could follow.

The two were overjoyed and immediately caught up with the group.

Not long after.

Under the leadership of Zhu Youjian.

Dozens of cavalrymen surged out of the gate of Yansui Military Town and galloped towards the vast grassland.

And behind them.

The soldiers of the Yansui garrison watched their departing figures, remaining stunned in place until the city gates were closed.

how many years.

We haven't heard of any soldiers voluntarily leaving the pass in Shaanxi.

Although it was merely a reconnaissance mission, it was led by His Majesty himself.
At this moment, countless soldiers clenched their fists, staring at the dragon banner fluttering above the city gate, unable to contain their emotions for a long time.

After a while.

The crowd silently and spontaneously formed a long queue.

Before His Majesty left, he said that he wanted to select a group of people with combat capabilities.

How could they possibly waste their time on useless things and hinder His Majesty at this time?

Seeing this scene, Sun Chuanting's blood boiled again.

Among these 20,000 to 30,000 people, you can easily select a few hundred or a thousand people with slightly stronger physiques.

Although Sun Chuanting did not know how His Majesty planned to use the existing troops to fight against the various tribes of the grasslands.

But he genuinely believed that His Majesty could do it.

The Ming Dynasty has suffered under the barbarians for too long!
Now, it's time to fight back!
Sun Chuanting breathed a sigh of relief and immediately began to lead his men to select soldiers.

now.

Grasslands outside the Great Wall.

As important intelligence agents, Song Xianze and Zhang Yi were naturally among these dozens of riders.

Neither of them expected it.

Not only did he manage to meet His Majesty, but His Majesty actually listened to his advice.

Not only did he take it to heart, but he also immediately led a group of people to the area outside the pass to confirm it!

What a sage ruler he is! What a savior of the world he is!
No wonder!
No wonder the Yansui military town has undergone such a big change in such a short period of time!
And next.

If His Majesty successfully launches a surprise attack on the Ordos tribe, the entire Shaanxi province will be transformed!
As for the idea of ​​His Majesty personally leading an expedition again, neither of them had ever considered it.

His Majesty has already personally gone to scout the enemy's situation; surely we can't expect him to personally go and kill people again?!
Can't we be realistic?
Thinking about these things, the two of them were filled with overwhelming emotions.

Therefore, it was only after galloping more than ten miles beyond the pass that the two of them gradually calmed down and were able to speak.

Knowing that His Majesty was going to the Ordos region, Song Xianze spoke first:

"Your Majesty, the Ordos tribe is closest to the Yansui military town. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be able to reach them in a few hours by raid."

"Furthermore, the Ordos tribe has plundered our Great Ming the most times over the years, so they also despise the Great Ming the most and have no defense at all."

"Moreover, there is a mountain not far from the Ordos military camp. From that mountain, one can see the entire military camp. His Majesty will see this when he arrives!"

"Furthermore, Your Majesty, before I escaped from the Ordos tribe, Erlinchen had already begun preparations to march south and enter the pass. Therefore, in the next few days, he will surely host a lavish banquet for his subordinates."

"This is when the entire Ordos tribe is least on guard. As long as His Majesty sends troops in a surprise attack, we can surely achieve a great victory by taking them by surprise!"

Hearing Song Xianze's words, Zhu Youjian nodded slightly, then asked Zhang Yi:
How was transportation between the six Mongol tribes?

Zhang Yi immediately replied loudly, "Your Majesty!"

“What Song Xianze said earlier is true. The Ordos tribe is closest to the Yansui border, while the other five tribes are all dozens of miles away from the Ordos tribe.”

"And the Ordos tribe and the Chahar tribe are separated by a river."

"Therefore, even if His Majesty takes the initiative to send troops to launch a surprise attack on the Ordos tribe, the other five tribes will not be able to provide effective support to them in a short period of time."

After a pause.

Zhang Yi took a deep breath and continued:
"Your Majesty, if you can truly cripple the Ordos tribe in one fell swoop, then the other tribes will surely join forces to deal with the Ming Dynasty under this pressure."

"But Ligdan Khan is ambitious but incompetent and fickle. I can help you use his character flaws to sow discord and buy our Great Ming valuable time to develop."

Zhu Youjian nodded faintly upon hearing Zhang Yi's words.

These were the methods he had originally planned to use.

With his existing forces, he could eliminate the Ordos tribe through a blitzkrieg.

But the remaining ones definitely cannot be solved all at once.

However, for veteran players who prefer appeasement, this is not a difficult matter.

Kill a batch.

Then there will naturally be ways to win over and divide another group.

Let's first draw up a non-aggression pact.

Then, once Shaanxi recovers next year, we can tear up the treaty.

However, the specifics of how to proceed are unclear.

We'll only know for sure after we conduct an on-site reconnaissance of the enemy's situation.

The group then fell silent and focused on heading towards the Ordos region.

In the evening, the sun sets.

After rushing for several hours, Zhu Youjian and his men finally arrived near the Ordos tribe.

What Song Xianze said is true.

The Ordos military unit did not deploy any guards around the military camp at all.

Even said.

They completely ignored even the mountain peak that Song Xianze mentioned, which offered a commanding view of the entire military camp.

Watch this scene.

Zhang Xianzhong, who was accompanying him, was overjoyed but also so angry that he almost ground his teeth to powder.

These damn bastards!
How dare they look down on the Ming Dynasty like that, not even bothering to send out a single scout!
What do they take the Ming Dynasty for?!
Bring Erlinchen here and make him kneel before the Ming Dynasty's imperial banner and apologize immediately!

Li Zicheng clenched his fists silently, vowing to make these arrogant beasts pay the price. He led a portion of his troops.

Zhu Youjian quietly ascended the mountain peak.

And atop this mountain peak, there is another natural, hidden lookout point.

It is perfectly balanced, situated between two stones.

They are extremely difficult to spot, and their field of vision is incredibly vast.

You can confidently offer guidance here and boldly implement your micro-management techniques.

Zhu Youjian immediately took out a telescope from his pocket and carefully examined the Ordos tribe's military camp.

Through a telescope.

Soldiers could be vaguely seen slaughtering cattle and sheep outside the camp, clearly preparing for a banquet.

Song Xianze also kept quietly explaining the science from the side:

"Your Majesty, the Ordos tribe's military camp and residential/pastoral areas are separate; their residential areas are about ten miles away from here."

"Moreover, Your Majesty, as you can see, the Ordos tribe's military preparedness is actually extremely lax, which is why they were able to plunder the Ming Dynasty with impunity in the past."

"Actually, it's all because... cough cough, it's all because His Majesty hadn't ascended the throne yet at that time, otherwise they would never have dared!"

Zhu Youjian ignored the flattery and, after reviewing the enemy situation, immediately asked Zhang Yi:
"In which direction is the Chahar tribe located, and in which direction are the other Mongol tribes located?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yi quickly pointed out the directions of the several units to Zhu Youjian.

After learning about these matters, Zhu Youjian immediately began to ponder them in his heart.

for him.

Defeating such a poorly armed nomadic tribe is not a difficult task.

However, there is a problem: Erlinchen must have the most elite personal guards by his side.

At that time, it is not certain that they will be able to capture or kill Erlinchen alive.

Therefore, even something as simple as Erlinchen escaping must be taken into consideration now.

This matter involves many subsequent arrangements, and if not handled properly, it could create some more trouble.

That's a bit unnecessary.

So let's start from this perspective.

If we can't kill him outright, we can't let him escape to other tribes.

The most convenient approach would be to force Erlinchen to flee to the Chahar tribe under duress, and then use Ligdan Khan to eliminate him.

Think of this.

Zhu Youjian immediately gave instructions to Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, and several other relatively brave men from the Shenwei Battalion:

"When we attack the Ordos tribe, you and a few others will each lead a hundred men to guard those directions. Make sure that Erlinchen and his men do not escape from there."

talking.

Zhu Youjian pointed out the directions to the other tribes, but left the Chahar tribe behind.

Upon hearing this, Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong were taken aback at first, then immediately cupped their hands and replied, "Your Majesty, we will certainly not fail your trust!"

now.

Hearing His Majesty announce the plan to attack the Ordos tribe, everyone was still greatly excited, even though they were already prepared.

Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong never expected that His Majesty would trust them so much, allowing them to lead troops to ambush Erlinchen.

How can I repay this kindness on the Golden Platform? The only way is to support Yulong and die for him.

However, what the two men regretted was that they had not been able to secure a mission to directly attack the enemy camp.

While ambush missions are not bad, direct attacks are still better.

presumably.

His Majesty will entrust this important task to Lord Hong.

After all, he was the most ruthless and capable fighter in the Holy Cavalry.

But thinking about this...

Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but recall the figure of His Majesty personally leading the charge against the eight hundred rebels a few days ago.
Perhaps none of the people present knew that His Majesty was the most valiant member of the imperial procession.

The divine might displayed by His Majesty that day left an indelible impression on Zhang Xianzhong.

Then.

A crazy idea suddenly popped into his mind—that His Majesty would personally lead the army to the battlefield of the Ordos tribe!
If His Majesty were to personally go to the battlefield, just how high would the already high morale go?
But as soon as the thought crossed his mind, Zhang Xianzhong dismissed it.

What a joke.

Your Majesty is of inestimable health; how could you undertake such a dangerous act?!
Even the slightest injury would be enough to warrant chopping off all their heads.

After receiving their orders, Zhang Xianzhong and Li Zicheng said no more.

They all silently thought about how to cooperate with Lord Hong after returning.

Although neither of them had real experience in leading troops, the technical skill required for warfare is not as high as one might imagine.

Being fearless and willing to take up a knife—that's all you need to know.

Fortunately, both of them were quite good at this.

After giving these instructions, Zhu Youjian continued to observe the situation in the military camp and then analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of both sides.

According to Song Xianze.

Erlinchen had nearly four thousand soldiers under his command.

Zhu Youjian currently has fewer than two thousand elite troops capable of fighting.

But that's enough.

This difference in troop strength is nothing at all.

Moreover, in the era of cold weapons, the real test of battle between two armies was morale.

After all, for non-elite troops, once the casualties reach 20% or even 10%, it often means that the entire team is about to collapse.

Zhu Youjian could inflict heavy casualties on the unsuspecting Ordos tribe in an instant—never doubt the true combat capabilities of a leader who has crawled out of a hail of bullets.

Think of this.

Zhu Youjian looked up at the gloomy sky, and without further hesitation, immediately ordered his men, "Return to the pass."

rainy night.

This is the perfect place to carry out a surprise attack.

on the way back.

An excited Li Zicheng also approached Zhu Youjian and asked:

"Your Majesty, when do you plan to allow us to attack the Ordos tribe?"

"tonight."

Everyone:?
Li Zicheng was stunned for a moment, then slowly came to his senses.

Soldiers are valuable and quick.

Today is a time when morale is high throughout the Yansui military town.

Moreover, the Ordos tribe is slaughtering cattle and sheep in preparation for a celebration, and these people will surely be drunk and completely unprepared tonight.

Therefore, tonight is indeed a good opportunity to take the initiative.

Think of this.

Everyone couldn't help but feel a surge of pride welling up from the bottom of their hearts.

Is the clarion call to fight back against the foreign invaders about to sound so soon?!
Although no one knew how His Majesty would arrange the next tactics, they were already looking forward to it.

Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong were extremely excited about this.

Both young and impetuous men wanted to use this opportunity to prove themselves and tell His Majesty that they had not misjudged him after their triumphant return.

After taking several deep breaths to calm himself, Li Zicheng inquired again about the details of tonight's surprise attack:

"Your Majesty, are you planning to entrust Lord Hong with the crucial task of directly attacking the enemy camp?"

"I will come in person."

Everyone: ?!

Just then, a thunderclap crashed down from the sky.

A sudden storm arrived in an instant.

(End of this chapter)