While Besang was working hard to appease the fleeing tribesmen, Kurdo was also carrying out war mobilization in an orderly manner according to the commander's arrangements. Although the rapid invasion of the Northwest Army disrupted the recruitment of troops in the eastern region, in Ulanji, In the central region and the west, Kurdo's efficient work had very good results. In five days, more than 100,000 cavalry had gathered around Ulanji, and a large number of logistical materials for the war had also been forcibly collected. Although It aroused strong resistance from the herdsmen, but in the face of war, everything needs to be compromised for the war, and Kurdo could not care less even if he felt guilty.
Facing the swarm of refugees from the east, Kurdo was not polite. The cavalry team that had just been formed was immediately put on the front line of recruiting soldiers. Once the Luobi people who were herdsmen yesterday became warriors, they immediately regained their fierce nature. They were also merciless in the face of their own people. From the soldiers' lavs to the collection of food and grass, they were unreasonable and dared to disobey. You will face swords and guns. Under what can be called bloody, ruthless and disciplinary constraints, the recruitment task of 250,000 soldiers was completed in only eight days. The herdsmen who were tied to their horses forgot their original identities when they mentioned their swords and guns. Now they They are all brave and aggressive Luobi warriors.
What makes Kurdo proud is that when the army of more than 200,000 was formed, its combat effectiveness was quickly formed. These herdsmen, who had lived on horseback for a long time, carried various knives and guns, but they had bows and arrows. It was unusually unified. This was the tool they relied on for their daily survival. When Besang returned to Wulanji and looked at the cavalry groups gathered in front of him like a dense forest, he finally let go of his worries on the road and boldly delegated his power to Kurdo finally did not disappoint himself. Recruiting more than 200,000 people was not an easy task. Being able to do it before he came back was enough to illustrate Kurdo's ability.
Without further delay, Bessan quickly divided the 250,000-strong army into three clusters. He personally commanded the first cluster, which numbered 100,000 people, with 20,000 junior standing troops as the core, and Cuerdo led the The second group, with 10,000 junior standing troops as the core, still leads 100,000 cavalry. The third group is commanded by another deputy of Bessan. He is responsible for leading 50,000 cavalry to infiltrate from the southern flank, and is mainly responsible for attacking the steadily deepening army. The Northwest Army carried out harassment and chose the right time to launch an assault.
"Commander, do we really need to have a face-to-face fight with them? Didn't you originally plan to fight them in Ulanjicai?" Kurdo rode alongside the coach and asked softly, his eyes always falling. Besang looked solemn as the team was completing its assembly.
"I didn't consider that Li Wufeng was so despicable and used the stupid Mote people to do this evil thing. I originally thought that Li Wufeng would use royal methods to conquer our East Tengger Grassland. Then he would have to consider that after the war is won, The emotions and mentality of our nearly one million tribesmen in the eastern part of Luo Beizheng. Of course, this was his wishful thinking, but he did not expect that he would let these Mote lackeys act as scapegoats and shift the target. This made us very passive. Hundreds of thousands of tribesmen With the influx of people into Ulanjihe and the areas west of Ulanji, the pastures cannot sustain it for long. If it continues, there will be a famine soon. I think Li Wufeng also deliberately indulged the Mote people in this way, and deliberately spread rumors and threats. Forcing the clansmen to move westward, creating chaos and pressure on our rear. If we don't change our strategy, I can conclude that Li Wufeng's southern cluster gathered in the Western Region must have moved, and they will create more trouble for us." Bei Sang lowered his voice and explained.
Seeing that Kurdo still didn't understand the connection, Besang further explained: "The Northwestern Army sent troops to Tengger so quickly to catch us off guard before we mobilized for war. I'm sure they were there in the first battle. I immediately obtained a report requesting the chief to issue a full-scale war mobilization report, so that’s why. Although the northwest’s war mobilization mechanism is stronger than ours, their national characteristics determine that it is not a simple matter for them to prepare for logistical support. Things, and being able to raise troops on a large scale in such a short period of time, in addition to proving the effectiveness of their combat readiness logistics organization, I estimate that their logistics mechanism has also been stretched to its limit, but this can only protect their eastern front cluster. If According to common sense, the southern cluster hiding in the Western Region should attack at the same time, but according to the scout information, they did not move at all. This can only mean that the southern cluster has not completed logistical support and they have to make final preparations. But Li Wufeng He couldn't wait any longer, and he was worried that by the time he was finishing preparations, we should also be finishing preparations, so he chose to send troops to the Eastern Front first."
Kurdo somewhat understood the joints involved, and his face turned slightly red with excitement. He couldn't help shouting: "Commander, you mean that there is a disconnect between Li Wufeng's east and south lines? We can use this opportunity to communicate with our Can we use our mobility to defeat them in time, and concentrate our superior forces to deal with Li Wufeng’s eastern cluster first?”
With a slight sigh, Besang gently stroked the whiskers under his chin and said with a complicated expression: "I can't say whether it's an opportunity or not. Li Wufeng is very eclectic in his military use and is often unexpected. Maybe it's a trap." It’s unknown, but he probably didn’t expect that our mobilization would be completed before he expected it, right?”
"Commander, according to what you said, this is a rare opportunity. If we can plan well, I believe we can teach Li Wufeng a profound lesson." Kurdo's ambition doubled, and his eagle eyes shone even more.
"Has the special envoy of the Sisluans left?" Besang shook his head and changed the subject without comment.
"Commander, he has left. It is estimated that he will soon enter the territory of the Mott people." Kurdo calmed down a little, and he also knew that this was not the time to get excited. "But Marshal, do you think what he said is big?" possibility?"
"Hmph, you are deceitful. You can believe what the people of Heathrow say, even if a sow can climb a tree." Besang snorted disdainfully and curled his lips and said: "We don't have to place our hopes on the people of Heathrow at all. Now that the entire northwest has been mobilized, even if the Sisluo people can launch an offensive in the north, I am afraid that the distant water cannot quench their thirst. Will Li Wufeng easily withdraw the army that has set off? And the northwest army in Yinchuan and Taixuan Although the number is not large, they have two fortified cities to rely on, and they are the horns of each other. If the Sisluo people want to take advantage of Li Wufeng, they have to weigh themselves first."
"Well, what the Marshal said is true. No matter what the Heathrow people do, we will act according to our own plan. If they can break through the northern defense line in the northwest or sweep away the Mot territory, that is good. If not, we will have no impact. "Kuldo nodded, "News has also come from the Tubu people. They have accepted our things."
After looking around, Besang waved his hand to silence Kurdo, "Don't talk about this topic at any time in the future. I suspect that Li Wufeng's espionage power has penetrated around us. There may even be Li Wufeng's secret spies around the chief."
Shocked, Kurdo couldn't believe his ears. There were also enemy spies around the warchief
Seeing the look of disbelief on the deputy's face, Besang smiled bitterly and said: "Think about how long it took for the Northwesters to launch an offensive just after our request for instructions was sent. According to the practice of previous battles, it is impossible for the Northwesters to launch an offensive so early. of."
Kurdo was speechless. He had already heard about the all-pervasive intelligence infiltration in the northwest. He had even personally seen the so-called Tang merchants wandering around in his territory. Some of them were legitimate businessmen, and some were just businessmen. Northwest espionage officers pretend to be businessmen, and some are mainly engaged in business. They collect some information so that they can obtain special treatment such as priority customs clearance and even tax exemption when returning to the northwest. Various tricks and means make people who are not originally The nomads who are good at guarding against espionage suffer a lot in this regard, especially these businessmen who come from the territory of their allies to enrich the lives of the people of Luobei.
"What's in front?" The leader of the scout team stood on the top of the gentle slope and looked westward. The Luobei herdsmen in this area had turned into frightened birds under the crazy burning, killing and looting of the Mote people. As early as two days ago, This area has become a no man's land. Occasionally, you can see a single silhouette of a cow or sheep leaving the team, which immediately becomes the best dish on the campfire of the scouts. In the endless sky, a few vultures occasionally pass by the dome, looking down greedily. Here in the green grassland, I hope to find a delicious meal, and I seem to have smelled that the bloody feast is about to be served.
Following the captain's gaze, several scouts looked to the west with doubts. What was it? An undulating black line fluctuated slightly on the horizon. It seemed to calm down again. Nothing could be seen. After waiting for a moment, it seemed to be moving again. The attention of several scouts was attracted, and their eyes were firmly fixed on the west. What on earth was that thing? Unfortunately, the distance was indeed too far, and several of them almost turned their eyes. The scout, who stared out of his eyes, was still unsure whether it was a natural phenomenon or a phantom caused by the refraction of the morning light.
The infinitely extending black line seemed to have another strange wave, like a slightly undulating ripple line. Suddenly, the scout captain felt that the black line seemed to have become a little thicker. He shook his head. The scout captain couldn't help but laugh at himself. He smiled and murmured in a low voice: "It's so evil, did you spend it on yourself?"
"Captain, I, I feel like the black line seems to have become thicker." A young scout asked in a low voice with his immature voice, a little hesitant and his face turned red.