Poisonous Peasant 'Concubine'

Chapter 229 Shou Sui - Happy New Year, my princess!

In the era of cold weapons without aircraft, artillery, missiles, etc., what is important is that soldiers and horses go first without using food and grass. The adequacy of food can be said to be one of the keys to victory or defeat, unless they can fight at intervals on the vast grasslands or deserts. Just build a base station, otherwise it is absolutely unrealistic to lead troops deep, but there are exceptions.

"Have you ever thought about replacing infantry and chariot soldiers with cavalry?" After hearing what he said, Ling Jingxuan turned and lay on his side on the bed, with his hands gently on his waist.

"Oh? Do you have a good idea? Let's hear it."

Yan Shengrui raised his eyebrows and lowered his eyes to look at him, his wife is smart, he has always known it, so he never underestimated his suggestion.

"To put it bluntly, the nomads in the north rely on their familiarity with the grassland and desert, and quickly intersperse them like guerrillas, and all of them live in tents like yurts, without a fixed place, and they are not afraid of the Qing Dynasty soldiers. , but there is one thing they will not easily transfer, and that is their royal court. Now the quality of our military horses is not as good as others. Take charge of the overall situation. After you go back to the border, you can select [-] to [-] elite soldiers from among the [-] cavalry, and give them the best horses and equipment in the army. Ride, detour and go deep, penetrate into the heart of the enemy and destroy their royal court directly, capture the kings and kings guarding the royal court, and deal a devastating blow from their weakest point, if you think it is not enough, lead troops deep into the grassland Sometimes you can let them know with great fanfare, but remember not to let them know the number of troops sent, and then complete the penetration in the shortest possible time and disappear from the enemy's sight. On the side of Marquis Zeng, you took away all the troops who pretended to be exposed All the hundreds of thousands of soldiers retreated to the mountains to hide, leaving a few soldiers to resist symbolically, lure them into the city and then surround them from the outside, close the door and beat the dogs. In this way, the northern nomads Inevitably, the vitality will be greatly injured, and I will not dare to invade our border again for at least three to five years. Of course, the premise is that if the eastern and western countries do not follow suit, how to prevent them from following me, I think you should know better than me, and finally That is, before bringing troops into the city, quietly evacuate the people in the city, most of the nomads are murderous and bloodthirsty, don't let them become victims of your achievements."

In his previous life, Ling Jingxuan was a doctor and also a killer. What killers pay attention to is to hit the target with one move and not give the target any chance to breathe. After expanding it, it can also be used in military affairs. If you don't make a move, it will inevitably cause destruction to the enemy. blow.

"Then we can take advantage of the opportunity that the enemy dare not attack in three to five years, and seize the time to cultivate our army horses and train our cavalry. When the nomads recover, our cavalry will no longer lose to them. Can we send out elite cavalry to pursue them thousands of miles away, or send a few troops to intersect and encircle them?"

The more shrewd and wise Yan Shengrui is, he can basically learn from one another. Ling Jingxuan nodded and continued: "That's not all, the light cavalry can only bring food for three days at most, and let them eat the rest on the spot, in the vast grassland. Replenishment of military supplies in the desert not only solves the problem of our army's supply line, but also greatly reduces the enemy's production capacity, and relieves the pressure that we have been fighting against them for many years, and the national strength has gradually become insufficient. In this way, domestic agriculture And other aspects can also develop in an all-round way, which can be said to affect the whole body."

Of course, the premise is that their strategy must be successful next year. As the first commander to lead troops lightly and simply ride thousands of miles deep, Yan Shengrui must let the soldiers and the court see that this method is indeed feasible. Only those who don't have a backache when they talk can't chirp to refute comments, although, with Yan Chengrui's temper, even if they refute, he should not pay attention to them.

"It is indeed a very subtle method, although it is a bit risky."

Yan Shengrui couldn't help thinking about the possibility of this strategy. When cavalry go deep into the grassland and desert, what they are most afraid of is not the enemy, but getting lost. They are not familiar with the place after all. If they get lost in the grassland and desert and cannot find water and food, Then they have to wait to die. Of course, this is only one of the possibilities, not absolute. If the strategy is successful, their gains will be far greater than the losses. , there will always be only danger. What we can do is to reduce the danger to the greatest extent. Before or after sending troops, you can grab a few nomads as guides. In this way, the risk of getting lost is reduced. Yes Yes, I can also help you make a few simple compass, with it, you don't have to worry about getting lost in the grassland and desert."

Speaking of excitement, Ling Jingxuan couldn't help turning over and getting up and lying on his chest. The compass is the least technical thing, but it is very practical. In addition, he can also help them modify some weapons, such as bows and crossbows What, improving its accuracy and the number of shots, etc., as a killer in his previous life, these things are better than farming or something.

"Compass?" Yan Chengrui raised his eyebrows curiously, what the hell is that?

"Hehe...it's a tool with a needle that always points to the south. You just need to remember to go up north, down south, left, west, right, and east. Maybe it can't guide you in an accurate direction, but it can give you a general direction, so you don't have to Let you get lost in the steppe desert."

In modern times, the compass is already a very common thing, and some children's toys have it, but in ancient times, it was undoubtedly a new and practical industry.

"This is a good thing. With it, our worries are almost gone. Even if we can't find the Wang Ting accurately, at least we can know where there are people, supply food and military supplies in time, and it will not be difficult to come back alive. Jingxuan, thank you!"

Holding him in his arms, Yan Shengrui rejoiced countless times in his heart for his decision to marry him.

"About when are you leaving?"

There is no need for them to thank each other, Ling Jingxuan decisively changed the topic, the happiness on Yan Shengrui's face suddenly disappeared, and he said sullenly: "Let's go after the Lantern Festival at the latest."

From here to the border, it will take about seven or eight days to ride lightly, but this time he is still carrying a large number of weapons, and the time will take at least ten days. When he arrives at the border, he must make arrangements as soon as possible, in time for the ice and snow to melt in February and March. , When the nomads are about to make a move, they attack decisively, and the time is already very tight.

"Well, then I'll help you make a compass tomorrow. By the way, are you planning to let Jingpeng bring you the over 3000 sets of down jackets first?"

There are many people and strength. During this period of time, they have almost three or four thousand sets of down jackets and military boots in the warehouse. The factory is still rushing to work, and it will speed up production after it starts on the fifth day of the first month.

"Well, more than 3000 sets are a drop in the bucket. Originally, I planned to satisfy the generals and above first. Now it seems that I have to satisfy the cavalry first."

As long as he thinks that he is leaving, Yan Shengrui's interest is really hard to improve.

"That's how it should be. When Jingpeng leaves, let him take all the down jackets and military boots first. Before February, I will find a way to get someone to send them to you again. At least [-] sets will be collected for you. "

At present, there is only so much he can do. If possible, why is he willing to watch his man go to the front line? "Don't worry, hold on tight to your body. There are still cotton-padded clothes. My army generally does not dare to skimp on military supplies. The treatment of soldiers is generally very good."

For this, he has absolute confidence. It is not that the Ministry of War has never played with him, but Xiaoliu helped him gather all the things he needed in the first place. He beheaded all the members of the Ministry of War Minister and Minister of the Ministry of War without even asking a question. From then on, no matter who is in charge of the Ministry of War, no one dares to deduct his military supplies.

"It's okay, I'm just talking about it, everything is Qingzi's running, your blacksmith should take it all away, right? Brother Zhao, do you want to go with you?"

"No, the blacksmiths have learned everything they need to learn. Zhao Dalong will stay here to help you, and Yiye will stay here to teach the children martial arts. After I leave, I will ask Yi Jianger to summon him. With the two of them here, there will be no trouble." People can move you."

Touching his face, Yan Shengrui's eyes were full of reluctance and worry, he had half a month left before leaving, but he began to feel that he missed him, "Hehe, that's fine, now"

"Papa papa—"

Before Ling Jingxuan finished speaking, there was a sudden crackling sound outside, and the two of them were startled at the same time. Then they remembered that they were still watching the new year, and the sound of firecrackers meant that the new year was coming. A kiss: "Happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year, my princess!"

Yan Shengrui reacted quickly, and kissed him back very bluntly, the two of them looked at each other and smiled, and said nothing.

"Knock down!"

"Father, is Daddy asleep?"

There were a few small knocks on the door, Ling Wen and Ling Wu gently pushed the door open, poked their heads in timidly, Yan Chengrui and Ling Jingxuan both sat up from the bed: "Not yet, come in."

"Daddy." The two buns pushed open the door one after the other and rushed in, climbed onto the bed nimbly, and obediently kissed each of their faces: "Father, Daddy, we wish you a new year." Happy New Year, happy forever.”

They seemed to have discussed it a long time ago. After kissing them, they stood side by side by the bed and bent down towards them with fists cupped. They had the same small face, the same figure, plus the same movement, and the words they said were so heartwarming. , Yan Shengrui and Ling Jingxuan couldn't help showing happy smiles.

"Son, happy new year!"

Ling Jingxuan took out two red envelopes from Yan Shengrui who had prepared them a long time ago and handed them to them, not forgetting to touch their heads respectively, and the two buns said happily: "Thank you, father, thank you, dad."

"Daddy, are you hungry? Mrs. Song has made Yuanxiao, may I bring you a bowl?"

Because Ling Jingxuan said before that he only cared about his younger brother, he tried very hard not to let his eyes look at his stomach this time, but the more he endured, the more he couldn't help but glance at his stomach. Not to mention how funny the appearance looked, Ling Jingxuan couldn't help laughing and said: "Daddy is not hungry, but my brother is hungry. How about Xiao Wu go and bring a bowl of Lantern Festival for my brother?"

"Well, I'll go right away."

"Be careful, don't fall."

The little bun immediately turned around and ran out when he heard the words, Ling Jingxuan couldn't help admonishing him, Ling Wen said, "I'll go get my father a bowl too" and ran out.

"This child." Ling Jingxuan shook his head helplessly, and Yan Shengrui hugged him gently: "It's nothing wrong, our son is filial to us." That's right, good things that others can't even hope for, why are they helpless?Ling Jingxuan turned to look at him, both of them smiled happily.