"Then Juetian, have you ever considered whether Li Wufeng would intervene in the Sanjiang War and become our enemy?" Bi Xili finally asked the most critical question.
Taking a deep breath, Lei Juetian's face became extremely solemn: "To be honest with your Majesty, I am not sure about this. He doesn't play according to common sense at all. At that time, the main force of his nomadic cavalry was still there. In India, he also launched an offensive in Anyuan. I inferred that he might have to wait until the battle in Anyuan was over and the nomadic cavalry returned to Kansai before he could launch the Tiannan War. But to our surprise, he did not give Lang Yongquan any chance. Taking a breather, he was still performing in Jincheng one day, and he had already appeared in Tiannan the next day. This guy's acting skills and elusiveness are beyond ordinary people's expectations. From now on, Tiannan and Myanmar Initially, the theory is that he is unlikely to intervene in the Sanjiang War at this time, and Lin Guoxiong is even more defensive about him than we are, but I believe Li Wufeng knows the importance of Sanjiang as well as we do, and I don’t think he will sit idly by."
Bixili remained silent. He knew that as the Minister of State, he always considered things comprehensively and would definitely have something to say later. He just waited quietly for the other party to continue stating his reasons.
"Although it seems that Li Wufeng is not ready for the next war from the current situation in Tiannan, the combat effectiveness of the Northwest Army is probably no weaker than that of the Northern Military Region, which ranks first among the major battle groups in the Tanghe Empire. They have assembled The efficiency of preparation and preparation is quite high, and battle preparations can be completed within a few days, so we cannot judge from this point." Lei Juetian sighed deeply, and the worry in his eyes became more and more intense: "Your Majesty, this This is the first war plan that I am not sure about, but I think if we do not seize this opportunity, once Li Wufeng completes the integration of Tiannan and Burma forces, I am afraid that we will never have the opportunity to set foot in Sanjiang. Therefore, this time It is up to you, Your Majesty, to decide whether we launch this attack."
As if he felt the weight of the words of the Minister of State, Bixili's face became a little solemn for a moment, and the cold light in his eyes became brighter. After a moment of silence, he finally laughed loudly: "How many times can you get this in life?" Fight?! It is also a rare opportunity to be able to have a solid fight with a master like Li Wufeng to see who is more powerful, his Northwest Army or our Maji Khans! When you conquer the world, you will encounter countless enemies. There are dangers and dangers. If the journey is smooth and smooth, this game will be too boring! Since Li Wufeng wants to play this game, I, Bi Xili, will accompany him to the end. Juetian, as you said, with Li Wufeng’s character, he will It's definitely not in line with his style not to get involved, so we'll just treat him as if he and Lin Guoxiong are teaming up to challenge us. Whatever, if we want to play, let's play a big one and bring back the First Yulin Corps and the 14th Corps stationed in the south. Entering the battlefield, the First Yulin Corps joins the Mingzhong Battle Group, and the Fourteenth Corps joins the Putiancheng Battle Group. This time, Juetian, you will be in charge of Sanglin City, and I will personally supervise the Ronisia formation!"
Lei Juetian's whole body was shaken and he couldn't help but interject: "Your Majesty, -"
Before Lei Juetian's words could be spoken, he was stopped by the heroic Bi Xili with his hand: "Juetian, there is no need to say more. I have made up my mind. Since this battle is inevitable, we might as well play bigger. There is not a single soldier in the south. The Mahad people also dare not make any moves, let alone the Nanyang Alliance. As for the east, although the defense of the two corps is a little weaker, I think since the Milanese wholeheartedly want to intervene in the Jiangnan war, they must not be willing to Open another battlefield at this time. After all, Jiangnan is what they desire more. However, since we are also determined to capture Sanjiang, we don’t have to stick to waiting for the Jiangnan war to start. Maybe Li Wufeng and Lin Guoxiong will also They are all observing our every move and the beginning of the Jiangnan War. If we can take advantage of Li Wufeng's mindset, maybe we can take more advantage!"
Only at this time did Lei Juetian truly see the courage, courage and cunning of his master. The entire army of Machi Khan plus the three Yulin regiments were only eighteen regiments. Except for the Baling garrison and one regiment, the eastern front guarded against Milan. There are only two corps of people, and there is only one corps in Yuejing Kingdom and the entire northern line to guard against the imperial army. Any of these three locations will collapse immediately if it encounters an enemy attack. But as the Lord said, since the enemy Without this plan, the enemy will not attack even if they do not station a single soldier. But I am afraid that only my master can make such a crazy gamble.
Just when the two giants of the Macchi Khanate had made up their mind to make a huge gamble, they did not know that their biggest enemy was already in great trouble.
Wu Feng has been very annoyed recently. He should have expected this situation to happen, but he did not expect that this phenomenon would spread so violently and widely, which has seriously affected the operation of the entire army. The entire Mote and Tubu cavalry had completely lost their combat effectiveness. Almost all the war horses could not adapt to the humid and hot climate in the south. The war horses fell in large numbers. The Mote and Tubu soldiers were obviously not adapted to the heat here. The cavalry of other departments also had the same problem to varying degrees. It's not just the cavalry that has problems. This phenomenon also occurs with a large number of pack horses for transport vehicles, but the degree is slightly better.
The livid-faced Wu Feng checked several military camps in succession. The similar situations made him furious, but this was obviously not the responsibility of military veterinarians. The weather in the south is already very hot, but today's climate is even more abnormal. The temperature in June is already equivalent to the hottest period in mid-July in previous years. Military veterinarians also don’t have much to do about this situation. Apart from using a large amount of herbs to make a medicinal soup to help the horses prevent heatstroke, the best way is to continuously pour a large amount of water on the horses to help them cool down. But in this way, The existence of these war horses became a burden and could not play any role.
When the troops first entered Tiannan, some war horses were not adaptable, but the weather was not too hot at that time, so this phenomenon was not obvious. Military veterinarians also reminded the military chiefs, but this did not It didn't attract the attention of anyone, including Wu Feng. But just in these few days, the temperature suddenly rose. By the end of the month, the temperature had already risen to the usual temperature in mid-July, and it continued to rise. This directly caused these people from the north to The war horses and pack horses were unable to adapt. A large number of war horses and pack horses vomited and had diarrhea and refused to eat fodder. Seeing this heartbreaking scene, Wu Feng almost wanted to spit fire out of his eyes.
Seeing the coach stepping out of the barracks without saying a word, Liang Chongxin, Mu Lige, Wen Na, and Linghu Yi all followed Wu Feng silently. No one wants to see this phenomenon. It is actually very simple to solve this problem. The veterinarian has already proposed a solution, which is to send these war horses back north immediately. As soon as they enter the Kansai territory, this phenomenon will disappear. will be significantly alleviated, and once the Kunlun Pass is crossed, this problem will disappear without a trace. But at this time, who dares to adopt this opinion? But what if you don’t adopt it? The war horses cannot be used at all. If they are left here and delayed any longer, I am afraid that these war horses will be destroyed and the losses will be even greater.
"Wen Na, aren't you war horses in the south afraid of this hot climate? Do you think there is any alternative?" Wu Feng couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh, is it because God is not helping me
"Sir, there seems to be no effective way to solve this problem. Our south does not produce war horses, except in the territory of the Machikhan people. Therefore, we generally have few cavalry in the south, and cattle and donkeys are generally used for livestock power. Horses in the north can generally adapt to winter , but from early summer to autumn, it is difficult to adapt." Wenner explained with some embarrassment: "The alternative method may be -"
He snorted coldly, showing that the coach was extremely unhappy, but what the other party said was indeed reasonable, and Wu Feng had no choice but to ask, "Then why do the Machihans have a large number of cavalry?"
"Sir, there are a large number of tropical grasslands in Makikhan territory, where wild zebras and wildebeests are produced. Zebras are fast and have good endurance. Wildebeests are powerful and good at carrying heavy loads. The ancestors of the Makikhan people gradually domesticated zebras and wildebeests. These two species The beast became the only war horse species in the entire south. The Machikhans regarded these domesticated zebras as the best mounts for their light cavalry, while the domesticated wildebeests became an important tool for their heavy cavalry and animal power. Because horses In order to maintain their absolute advantage in mobility, the Khans strictly prohibited the export of these two types of war horses. Therefore, countries including Milan in the east, the Nanyang Alliance in the south, and the Lin and Lang families in the west were unable to obtain enough war horses to form. The cavalry is also an important foundation for the Machi Khans to dominate the south." Wenner licked his dry lips and explained patiently.
Shaking his head dejectedly, Wu Feng felt even more irritated. It happened to be at this time. If there is no problem sooner or later, it would be the critical time. "Linghu Yi, what are the Machihan people doing in the past two days?"
"Back to your lord, the Machi Khans are making great moves. Intelligence shows that a large number of troops have entered the east of Yue Jing within two days. It is estimated that the number of troops gathered on the border there has exceeded 200,000, and there should be two Yulin regiments among them. , and the situation in Southern Romania is becoming increasingly tense. In addition to the original two corps, four more corps have entered Southern Romania, including the First Yulin Corps, known as the First Army of Maci Khan. This should The Machi Khans are making final preparations. Based on the judgment of my subordinates, the Machi Khans' attack time should be within a day or two." Linghu Yi's voice was low.