Li Wufeng never expected that the war in the Central Plains would break out so quickly. Even he had to admit afterwards that he underestimated Situ Tai's determination and the opponent's ability to capture fighter planes. He chose a time when Western Xinjiang was in a lean period to start the war. Giant wheel.
The reason why the war broke out is actually very simple. There is only one focus, and that is Yunzhong Mansion. Although an autonomous government has been established in Yunzhong, in fact this autonomous government was almost created under the single-handed control of the Western Xinjiang Protectorate. Two consecutive years of severe drought, coupled with the invasion of the Puer people, the empire's non-resistance policy, and the crazy looting of the Puer people, suddenly made Yunzhong Mansion a purgatory on earth. Famine and plague swept through the entire Yunzhong Mansion, making Yunzhong Mansion The population suddenly dropped by more than a quarter, and with no hope of turning to the central government and the de facto ruler of the region, the entire Yunzhong has fallen into a precarious situation. At this time, a large amount of food aid has been received in Western Xinjiang, and Western Xinjiang has The army defeated Poole's army in Beiyuan, causing Wufeng's prestige in this area to rise to an unprecedented peak. This corner of Situ Tai's strongest base in Yanyun County finally collapsed, and this collapse phenomenon Once it occurs, it is almost irreversible, and the impact it will have on other prefectures in Yanyun County is self-evident.
For Situ Tai, in order to consolidate his territory in the north, it is essential to regain control of Yunzhong. If this so-called autonomy phenomenon is allowed to spread, where everyone with a discerning eye knows the inside story, it will not take long. In time, the entire north may follow suit. The only way is to completely kill this trend, and to deal with it with extremely harsh and ruthless methods, so as to scare the monkeys. Only in this way can we reverse the increasingly unfavorable situation for our side. At this time, Situ Tai had realized that the further time went by, the worse it seemed to be for him. The empire's media continued to expose his past scandals, which dealt a heavy blow to his already poor reputation. Unable to gain an absolute advantage in the imperial capital, he did not dare to rashly launch a coup in the imperial capital. If he continued to wait like this endlessly, the final outcome would be decline, and he could not sit still and wait for death.
The various actions of the Luzon people in the west were not hidden from Situ Tai. He once had high hopes for this, but the tricks of the Luzon people were not only hidden from Xijiang but also from Situ Tai. Situ Tai was greatly disappointed by the lightning-like counterattack that swallowed up the aggressive Komini. The Luobi people's eastern expedition once again ignited the fire of hope in Situ Tai and created a rare opportunity for Situ Tai. good opportunity.
Situ Tai always believed that the reason why Li Wufeng did not explicitly transfer Yunzhong to Xijiang was because he did not want or dared to break up with him at this time. The original agreement only included the two counties and ten prefectures of Heshuo and Beiyuan. The trusteeship agreement of Yunzhong Yifu, and it is an indisputable fact that he rules the entire Yanyun County. The Yunzhong Autonomous Government is just a cheap trick in Situ Tai's eyes. Although it has the support of Li Wufeng behind it, Situ Tai has already made up his mind. He wanted to regain control of Yunzhong, even if it meant conflict with Xijiang. What's more, he didn't think that Li Wufeng, who was now his fellow minister, would break out a war with him because of this matter. After all, Li Wufeng's western front still faced the big trouble of the Luobei people.
In fact, as early as when Situ Tai frequently mobilized troops in Beiping and Cangzhou, Xijiang was already sensitively aware that Situ Tai might make moves in the north. Although Wu Feng did not give any instructions to Kamapov who was stationed in Qinghe, The experienced Kamapov still made preparations early. His understanding of his old boss's ambitions for the world is no better than that of Liang Chongxin and Cui Wenxiu. When the situation in the west becomes increasingly severe, it can be seen that Wu Feng is still unwilling to leave the imperial capital and stay in the Central Plains. In this case, the war It's just a matter of time, and once the war breaks out. Inevitably, it may unfold on our own front, especially now that Yunzhong, where neither side has stationed troops, is the focus of competition. Although I have some regrets about transferring the First Division under my command, thinking about being able to take on the responsibility of protecting the troops for His Majesty the King of Qin is undoubtedly an honor that cannot be compared with any honor, even the always incomparable First Division. Neither the Legion nor the Third Legion were able to claim this credit. However, he was stolen from the limelight by the Fifth Army, and Kamapov felt much more at ease.
In response to the various unusual movements of the northern army around Yunzhong Mansion, Su Qin also spoke to the "Empire News" on behalf of the Western Xinjiang Protectorate, asking all parties to respect the status quo and maintain the hard-won peace, and said that Western Xinjiang will not tolerate unilateralism. Any kind of behavior that changes the status quo. Although the words are implicit, the meaning is firm and clear. Even Situ Yuan, who had just completed the enthronement ceremony, immediately sent someone to meet with Li Wufeng to ask what Su Qin said to "Empire News". However, Wu Feng pretended that it was just an empty hope and was not directed at anyone or any force. However, people with a discerning eye could already feel the murderous aura released by the strong fighting spirit from the words in this newspaper.
When he received various intelligence about the changes in Situ Tai's army from the Military Intelligence Bureau, the string in Kamapov's mind immediately tightened. He could already smell his favorite smell before the war started. In addition to immediately ordering his armed forces to strengthen preparations, he also immediately contacted the autonomous government of Yunzhong Prefecture and asked them to form an incomplete security division on their own to strengthen their alert, especially for the defense of the city and the Internal security was being cleaned up to prevent possible internal traitors, defections and rebellions. Since he did not receive an order from His Highness the King of Qin to enter the Yunzhong Mansion, Kamapov had to regret that he could only stay in the Yunzhong border area. Swim and become familiar with the terrain as much as possible to ensure that once a war breaks out, your army can attack the clouds in the best condition and as quickly as possible.
Kamapov is quite confident that the three divisions under his command can be used in battle at any time. Of course, he knows that he is likely to face what is known as the gun of Situ Tai's command - the Imperial Second Army. Although Luo Bingji, the commander of his army, is low-key and not as flamboyant as Chu Taifeng, the commander of the First Army of the Empire, he can be called the Four Heavenly Kings of the military under Situ Tai together with Zhao Chenghuai, Chu Taifeng, and Liu Ping. One can imagine his abilities, and The status of the Second Army of the Empire is similar to that of the Third Army of the Western Xinjiang Army. It is also the number one trump card in competing with the First Army. According to intelligence, it is the Second Army of the Empire that has been moving around Yunzhong.
There was already a hint of gray in the eastern horizon, and the patrol soldiers who had been wandering all night were a little tired. The **Jianma seemed to understand the master's mood, and his steps became tired, and he slowly moved forward along the trail. This is a team A typical patrol team, more than thirty cavalry soldiers were riding along a wilderness path in a somewhat scattered manner. The weeds half a man deep on both sides were covered with dew, and the horses' hooves trampled through them, breaking the tranquility of the morning light.
They are the border patrol teams that have just completed their rendezvous. They are waiting for their colleagues who are about to take over. In recent times, military operations from the surrounding areas have been increasing day by day. This newly formed security force is not allowed to intensify its patrols. It is caught between two major forces. In the middle of the gap, any party can easily crush everything on this land. Of course, everyone hopes that His Highness the King of Qin can take over everything here as soon as possible, but they don't know what His Highness the King of Qin is thinking. He has always refused. Respond positively to the many petitions made by the gentry of this government. Fortunately, although His Highness the King of Qin has not officially taken over Yunzhong, in fact everything else in this mansion follows the instructions of the Western Xinjiang Protectorate. Except that there are no Western Xinjiang troops stationed here, it is actually a part of Western Xinjiang.
There is a gentle slope ahead. The terrain is not high, but it is the position with the widest view for this area. At first, a knight jogged his horse up the mountain, followed by more than 30 cavalry. The leader swarmed up. The hillside was saddle-shaped, high at both ends. The middle ridge was slightly shorter and much gentler. The gentle path along the uphill ridge spiraled uphill. The thatch that was half a person deep had become one person deep. And when riding on a strong horse, only half of the body can be exposed. Due to the lack of labor, this area has not been well utilized. In addition, the population of Yunzhong has been greatly reduced due to famine for two consecutive years. This kind of border wilderness is even more dangerous. It is uninhabited, and no one can find these paths except the soldiers patrolling the border.
"Hey, everyone, come and see, what is that?" The cavalry captain who had just climbed up the ridge immediately showed his extraordinary eyesight and vigilance, "Over there, those black lines seem to be moving slowly. "
Following the captain's hand, several vague black shadows and black spots were looming on the horizon in the distance in the east. As the sunlight became stronger, the view to the east became increasingly blurry. Although everyone had also seen those black spots. There was a dark shadow, but no one could tell what it was. Judging from the distance, it should still be in the opposite Peiping territory, or at the junction of the two prefectures.
"Let's go up to the top of the hill, quickly!" The cavalry captain made a decisive decision without any hesitation and immediately waved the whole team into two groups, each going up to the top of the two hills to check the situation.
The patrol soldiers who climbed to the top covered their eyebrows with their hands and tried their best to see clearly what the black spots in the distance were. Although they all had a bad premonition, it might be psychological effects that caused their abnormal states of mind. ? So we all hope so, and no one wants to see war burning on this land again.