In the past, Xu Huai tried his best to avoid direct confrontation with the elite cavalry of the Chihu people. However, when he was rushing to Taiyuan, in order to successfully capture the Han army camp in Yunzhou, Xu Wuji organized troops to intercept the enemy in the Qizishan area in the northern part of Taiyuan. In order to reinforce, a fierce battle with the elite cavalry of the Chihu people.

During that battle, the Chushan Army deployed defenses on the chess piece one day in advance, which can be said to be waiting for labor.

However, judging from the results of the Qizishan interception battle, it can only be considered a miserable victory.

Two brave generals from Chushan, Chen Zhenye, Wang Hua died bravely, and more than 100 people were killed in the battle, and more than 600 soldiers were captured by the Tianxiong army and the reinforcements of Luliangshan rebels were killed in battle, and more than 600 people were seriously injured.

In the battle of Qi Zishan, more than a thousand enemy cavalry ran from Yunzhou to Taiyuan for two days and two nights, running for more than 400 miles from Yunzhou to Taiyuan. The intensity of the marching was no less than that of Chushan cavalry this time from Huaiyuan to Fancheng day and night. After only two hours of rest, he started to fight fiercely, and in the end, less than 500 casualties were killed or killed.

If the Red Hun cavalry had not finally made an overall breakthrough and achieved the purpose of reinforcement of the Han army camp in Yunzhou, they would not have been defeated in that battle.

It was also this time that the Chushan people truly appreciated the strong and tenacious combat power of the elite cavalry of Chihu.

This also forced Xu Huai to rethink how the Chushan Army should organize more reasonably in order to fight against the Chihu people on the battlefield in the future.

Since the end of the early period, the land of Yanyun was lost and the northwest was occupied by the Dangxiang people, the Central Plains had lost the conditions for large-scale raising of excellent war horses.

After the Great Vietnamese founded the dynasty, they could only exchange for a small number of good horses through border trade every year, and they lost the possibility of large-scale formation of cavalry units.

Since the establishment of the Great Yue Dynasty, the banishing army has taken infantry armor as its absolute main force, and the most elite war-capable Western Army brigade, and the light armored cavalry formed by it is mainly responsible for spying on the enemy's situation and covering the flanks of the infantry armor array during combat.

The main force of the Dayue Imperial Army used to balance the Dangxiang people with large-scale cavalry and the Khitans for more than 100 years. They had countless battles, and they had a victory or defeat, at least they did not suffer much. This proved that this set of tactics was to a certain extent. It still works.

Currently, the six-box troops of Tianxiong Army are mainly organized based on this.

However, in-depth research on the main battle examples of the Dayue and Dangxiang people in the past hundred years, and analysis of the cavalry tactics of the Chihu people killing the Khitans and defeating the army. Xu Huai had to admit that the Chushan Army, which was mixed with infantry and cavalry, was mixed. They did not have the qualifications to win field battles with the Chihu Cavalry of the same size.

Chihu was born on horseback and was good at horseback. He was naturally good at cavalry shooting tactics.

At this point, although the Khitans and Dangxiang people's field cavalry units were not inferior, the Chihu cavalry also had extremely terrifying battlefield drilling capabilities.

The Chihu cavalry was tough and hard-working in the long distance, and was much stronger than the Khitans and Dangxiang people.

No matter from any angle, the Red Hu cavalry can be said to be the pinnacle of the cavalry in history.

What makes people even more desperate is the size of the Chihu cavalry.

The Chihu people invaded the south twice, and the Dayue troops were too weak and they were no longer on the same level, so that the terrifying cavalry forces of the Chihu people had no chance to exert their combat power.

If the Chushan Army still insisted on the traditional combination of light cavalry in the Fangjia, it would lose the strong city.

Relying on the basis of the Khitan cavalry of the same size, they will most likely be eaten up.

At the same time, no matter how hard the Chushan cavalry is, the light armor cavalry level can only be infinitely close to that of the Chihu cavalry. How can it be more than the Chihu cavalry who are born to grow up on horseback?

This is also destined that on the flanking battlefield, if only light armored cavalry is used to fight against the Chihu cavalry, the Chushan Army will definitely be at a major disadvantage and it will be difficult to cover the infantry array well.

Before there was no better way, Xu Huai chose the guard cavalry battalion formed by the elite, mainly developing in the direction of drilling through combat.

In addition to equipping with strong armor and spears and other weapons that are conducive to sudden battles, Chu Shan also started to build horse armor.

Of course, the most important thing is that the guards' personal barracks focus on charging, assault tactics and formations that are more intensive and require higher organizational requirements.

The narrow Tongbai Mountain Road is very difficult for light armored cavalry who usually practice loose formations and cover the flanks with riding and shooting. However, this is the daily practice subject of the Chushan Guard Cavalry Battalion, or even practiced.

The terrain is more rugged and uneven.

At present, it can only be said to be a small achievement.

This is also the key to Xu Huai's lack of rushing to expand his army on a larger scale. He cannot dilute his limited resources yet.

Looking at Liu Xian who was in silence and more than one of his confidants, Xu Huai didn't know if he was really alert.

At this time, a giant ship was heading here from the south bank, and several small boats met on the north bank. Xu Huai accompanied Liu Xian, Zhao Yi and others to lead the horses. They led the horses to the river beach.

There is a large wharf in the south of Fancheng City, but at present, there is a steady stream of food and fodder and military supplies transported along the Han River. Almost half of them must be transported into Fancheng first, and then through Fancheng to the nearby military camps and Nanyang, Chushan and Wuyang to the north.

Transfers to Shangcai and other cities.

The transportation scale is a million stone plan, and boats almost obscured the water of the Han River east of Fancheng.

Therefore, Fancheng Wharf is extremely busy.

Liu Xian was still pragmatic and did not want to interfere with the orderly operation of Fancheng Wharf at this time, so he chose to board the ship outside Fancheng.

However, there was no ready-made dock where they stood, and the large ship with deep water could not dodge directly. Everyone and their entourage could only take a small boat first and then turn to the large boat.

"Envoy Liu, Duke of the Kingdom, and Hou Xu Jun! You are so fast, I thought you would have to wait until tomorrow or the day after tomorrow!"

Xu Wei and Qian Shangduan crossed the river to welcome Liu Xian, Zhao Yi and Xu Huai, and did not wait on the big boat, but instead took a small boat to greet the river beach.

Although it has been half a year since returning from Taiyuan, Xu Wei's face is still dark and yellow, and his official robe is wrapped around his body by the wind of the river. His figure is still as thin as a hair, but Qian Shangduan is helping him walk by.

The pallet stands on the river beach and salutes Liu Xian, Zhao Yi and Xu Huai.

The Jieshou was a respectful title for the Jieshou, but there was no such a lot of attention to it before it was generalized. Just like the title of "Sushi Gong". As the strategic appeasement envoy, Liu Xian is now qualified to be called "Sushi Gong", but it is more formal.

There are also some violations in the occasion, so Liu Xian still calls Xu Huai the "Military Marquis".

Xu Huai was secretly worried when he saw Xu Wei's bones standing in a flat shape.

In fact, Wen Hengyue's physical condition is not good either.

Tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Taiyuan went south, and most of them recovered one after another. A considerable number of people fell on the way south, and a considerable number of people were in poor health after arriving in Xiangyang.

After a year of hard work, many people's physical foundation has collapsed, while Wen Hengyue, Xu Wei and others have always undertaken extremely heavy government and military affairs, and their physical condition has not improved for a long time.

However, Wen Hengyue, Xu Wei, Qian Zerui and others are extremely critical to organizing Taiyuan military and civilians to resettle in Xiangyang and choosing Jianrui to be trained in the army, and no one can replace it at present.

Xu Wei was not worried about his body at all, but was surprised that Xu Huai and the others were much earlier than the expected itinerary.

In fact, Xinqi, who was sent from Zhouqiao to report to the request for an audience, arrived in Xiangyang yesterday. Unexpectedly, early this morning, Liu Xian and Xu Huai sent Xinqi to cross the river to report that they had led their personal guards to Fancheng.

"You see, I need someone to help me, and I know how anxious we are along the way!" Liu Xian said with a smile.

Liu Xian rode a horse that was chosen by a thousand miles away. His saddle was covered with soft pads. His body was strong and he usually regarded himself as a good artist in shooting the second arts. However, this time he rushed, and his thighs were covered with blood.

When I came, I applied the ointment and could only ask someone to support me and walk with my feet on my back.

Listening to Liu Xian explaining the details of the urgent marching, Xu Wei shook his head and smiled, "Envoy Liu knows why His Highness relies so much on Xu Junhou? In the battle of Taiyuan, Xu Junhou really killed the enemy soldiers and was so scared, like Cao Shixiong, Yue Hailou, and Yin Chao.

I'm afraid I won't have the courage to fight Xu Junhou in this life!"

"Xu Fujun praised that in the battle of Taiyuan, His Highness was all determined to plan thousands of miles away. I was just lucky enough to catch the enemy soldiers by chance. The enemy soldiers were weak outside Taiyuan, and they bullied the Taiyuan defenders and were weak for several months.

"Xu Huaiqian said, "I don't think Cao Shixiong will not be scared, he will bite the Chushan army if he has the chance, and there is no fear! This time he is so anxious, first of all, Liu Envoy, the Duke of the Kingdom and

I am desperate to see Your Highness and listen to Your Highness’s teachings; secondly, it is also the lazy bones of the generals. In fact, they all walk around and they may have to rest in Fancheng for a few days before they can set off again to return to Chushan!"

Xu Wei sincerely praised the Chushan Army. Liu Xian may also be a generous person, but the generals around Liu Xian were not necessarily happy to hear these words.

What's more, after King Jing ascended the throne, there was only one of the Chushan camps formed by the Xin Dynasty. Xu Huai didn't think that the Chushan camp was too outstanding, and other soldiers would definitely be ashamed and brave.

Putting aside this topic, Liu Xian asked Xu Wei and Qian Shangduan: "When the news of Bianliang reached Xiangyang, can your highness relieve his grief?"

"The bad news came. Your Highness had not eaten for two days. After the ministers were persuaded, he only drank a little rice soup to relieve hunger, and became more and more haggard," Xu Wei shook his head and said, "But the matter of inheriting the throne cannot be delayed anymore.

, It's just right for you to come here. Let's cross the river first and then advise Your Highness together!"

Xu Wei and Qian Shangduan said that Zhou He, Gao Chunnian, Gu Fan, Zhu Han, Wang Fan, Qiao Jien and others could not delay any longer, and Wuwei Duke Zhao Yi also brought advice from Shouchun to promote.

The last layer of concerns no longer exists.
Chapter completed!