Actually, Xu Xingxia's mood is not very cool. [No pop-up novel network]

No matter who you are, you haven't taken a bath for most of the month, you haven't changed your clean clothes for most of the month, you haven't eaten fresh vegetables for half of the month, you have to be accompanied by the wind and sand for most of the month, you have to hide in the basement for most of the month, you have to sleep badly for most of the month, and your mood will not be very happy.

Due to the shelling of the Tartars, solid bullets flew indiscriminately, and in order to be safe, the headquarters of the White Army was set up in a large cellar with sloping stone stairs to go down. The light inside the cellar, of course, will not be very good. When there are more people, the air will be muddy. At that time, there was naturally no advanced ventilation equipment. The only good thing was that there was no tobacco at the time, no one smoked. Otherwise, the air in the cellar will smell even worse.

The furnishings in the basement naturally do not have any luxury. There are only simple tables of eight immortals, long benches, or square stools. Most of the people are usually standing. On the walls, hanging are simple military maps, hand-drawn and a little scribbled. On top of the table of the Eight Immortals, there is a lamp. At night, the lights are like beans. Xu Xingxia spends most of his time in this basement these days. You say, it's strange that his mood can get better.

Sometimes, he really wanted to rush out and go directly to Mo Yuegen to fight alone. Kill this old boy, and the world will be pure. Why does this old boy come to his own trouble all day long? If he hadn't gone south to Gansu Town and made such a big noise, maybe he would have been able to live in Ningxia City in peace and stability now. When you have nothing to do, maybe you can enhance your relationship with Lin Xiaoniang, or tease Mrs. Lin...... The next time you meet her, if you're still so high-minded, you must hit her.

Sadly, these are fantasies. He must now face reality. Sitting on a small bench, Xu Xingxia stared at the map in a daze. His gaze focused on the gap between Ningxia Town and Gansu Town. Obviously, this is not thinking about combat deployment. There is no way, the logistics supply of the white army has also begun to have problems. Over time, not only the Tatars felt the logistical pressure, but also the white-clothed army. The soldiers' three meals can be guaranteed for the time being, but the forage for the war horses is beginning to be in short supply.

Mo Yuegen has a population of 60,000 or 70,000, and 100,000 war horses to eat, and the pressure is great. Xu Xingxia also has a population of tens of thousands, tens of thousands of war horses, and the daily consumption is also very large. War horses need to consume at least thirty catties of forage every day, which is a nightmare burden for the logistics department. As soon as the number of war horses was large, there were no tears when I cried. Especially in such an arid and poor ghost place as Gansu Town, the logistics department simply wanted to hang himself.

On this day, the pillar came to Xu Xingxia for help. The pillar is the steward of the Logistics Division. He is also surnamed Xu, which is considered Xu Xingxia's family, but he does not have a big name. Xu Xingxia gave him a big name, called Xu Huazhu. In his previous life, he had a very good friend named X Huazhu, so he stole his friend's name and used it. However, everyone is still used to calling it a pillar. There is no way, the level of education is low, and the daimyo can't be written.

If you want to talk about marching and fighting, the most dangerous is definitely the combat troops. However, it is the logistics troops that are the most tired. Wherever the front-line troops go, they have to follow. The white-clothed army is cavalry, and the requirements for logistics are higher. They must get logistics to the front line as quickly as possible. Sometimes, the cavalry of the white-clothed army traveled hundreds of miles in a day and night. This is a nightmare for the logistics troops.

What's even worse is that the white-clothed army fought on multiple fronts, running back and forth for a while, east for a while, west for a while, south for a while, and north for a while. It seems that last time, Lin Dan Khan attacked, and the white-clothed army turned to the north, and they traveled thousands of miles at once. Logistics supply needs to ensure the needs of multiple places, which is really a bit difficult. Almost everyone in the Logistics Division was tired enough.

Fortunately, Xu Xingxia, who came from later generations, would not be unaware of the important surname of logistics. He still attaches great importance to the work of the Logistics Division and has made many good suggestions. In order to speed up the transfer of logistics materials and reduce the burden on the logistics department, Xu Xingxia equipped the logistics department with a large number of war horses, which were more than 10,000.

However, this expedition to Gansu Town did put too much pressure on the Logistics Department. The main reason is that the advance speed of the white-clothed army is too fast, and the logistics supply is not enough. If Xu Xingxia is currently in Zhuanglang City, it is not a big problem. However, he actually killed Gulang City in one go. That's a bit of a distance. And, there's a damn watershed in between.

Xu Xingxia said cautiously: "What are the current number of war horses used for transportation? ”

Xu Huazhu replied a little nervously: "The war horses that transported supplies to Gansu Town are more than 3,700 in total. About half of them are on the road, half of them are in the territory of Ningxia Town, and they have not yet entered Gansu Town. The troops left in a hurry, and the logistics were not ready. ”

He explained in detail that the roads in Gansu Town are much more rugged than in Ningxia Town. A war horse, if it carries goods for a long distance, cannot exceed two hundred catties. If it is more than two hundred pounds, the speed of walking is very slow. You know, from Ningxia Town to Gansu Town, it is a distance of thousands of miles! If the war horse is tired and dies on the road, then it will be troublesome.

Xu Xingxia thought about it, and missed the days when there were trains and railways. If there is a train, not too much, as long as a few materials are pulled for Gulang City, it will be enough for the white-clothed army. It's a pity that there isn't! After pondering for a while, Xu Xingxia said slowly: "In this way, except for the war horses of the Eagle Cavalry Army, most of the war horses of the other troops will be transferred out and go back to Zhuanglang City to be responsible for picking up supplies." The materials sent from Ningxia Town will be transferred in Zhuanglang City. ”

Xu Huazhu suddenly became happy. If this is the case, the pressure on the Logistics Division will be much easier. It's just that the front-line troops don't have war horses, which will affect the war! He said with some concern: "That's good." However, will it affect the battle? ”

Xu Xingxia smiled and said, "No." To defend the city, you don't need too many war horses. It is estimated that Mo Yuegen will not retreat in the short term, and the two sides will not fight a large-scale field battle. ”

Xu Huazhu was a little relieved. In fact, if the number of war horses in Gulang City is reduced from tens of thousands to less than 3,000, the logistical burden of the white-clothed army will indeed be greatly reduced. Using these thousands of war horses to transport food and materials can transport more than one million catties at a time, and everyone in Gulang City can get more than a hundred catties. For an ordinary person, it is enough to consume two or three catties of materials a day. The consumption of war horses is ten times that of humans.

Of course, if necessary, it is also necessary to reduce the defenders of Gulang City. If it was a simple confrontation, there was no need to station all the tens of thousands of troops in Gulang City. As long as you can defend Gulang City, it's fine. Xu Xingxia already had a plan, as long as the cannons were transported, the mastiff cavalry led by Gao Jie and the lion cavalry led by Gao Yi power, with a total strength of about 5,000 people, plus a small part of the artillery, would be enough to defend Gulang City. All other troops can be withdrawn to Ningxia Town, which will greatly reduce the burden of the logistics department.

Of course, for 100% safety, Xu Xingxia will also deploy 300 musketeers at Anyuan Station Fort above the watershed. With the dangerous terrain of Anyuan Station Fort, only three hundred musketeers are needed to make a single Tartar cavalry unable to advance eastward. In other words, the place east of the watershed is absolutely safe.

After sending Xu Huazhu away, someone came to report: "My lord, the owl asks to see you." ”

Xu Xingxia's expression moved, he faintly felt something, and said in a deep voice: "Please!" ”

The owl is the code name of the deacon under Xuanyingwei. Xuan Yingwei is responsible for spying on the enemy's confidential information, and at the same time takes on the task of counter-espionage. They are only responsible for Xu Xingxia himself, and they have no intersection with other departments. The owl arrived, apparently with a major information report.

The structure of Xuan Yingwei is based on Wang Qinian as the manager, and there are several deacons below, and below the deacons are spies of different ranks. For the sake of safety, Xuan Yingwei uses code names to the outside world. Wang Qi's name is Bald Eagle, the deacon's code name is Owl, and ordinary spies are called eagles.

Soon, a tall, thin man appeared. His name is Xu Xiake. Xu Xiake is one of Xuan Yingwei's deacons, in charge of intelligence around Gansu Town. He is also Xu Xingxia's own family. It turned out that there was also no name, and Xu Xingxia's heart moved, so he changed his name to Xu Xiake.

Xu Xiake reported to Xu Xingxia that the Xuanying Guard spies lurking in the Naturalization City sent the latest information. These days, inside and outside the naturalized city, the movement of cavalry is very intensive. The spies also spied on the high-level of the Mongols, and mentioned the town of Ningxia many times. It is estimated that the military operations of the Mongols may be related to the town of Ningxia. Unfortunately, the status of the spies is not very high, and they are not able to spy on more classified information.

Xu Xingxia frowned and said, "How many troops have been transferred?" Clear? ”

Xu Xiake said: "It's not clear for the time being. The Mongols' plans for the transfer of troops seem to be somewhat confusing. In the middle, there were also conflicts with some small tribes. However, judging by the preparation of beef jerky by the Mongols, there is at least a three-month amount. ”

Xu Xingxia frowned and nodded thoughtfully.

Three months' amount? This Lin Dan Khan is really ready to come to Ningxia Town for trouble? Last time in Baihuze, wasn't he scared yet? For this Lin Dan Khan, Xu Xingxia was really a little annoyed. paralyzed, relying on his own tens of thousands of iron lance cavalry, he doesn't do business, and comes to find trouble for himself all day long. Someday, you will be completely quiet.

Xu Xiake said: "There is another strange situation......

Xu Xingxia said without hesitation: "Say! ”

Xu Xiake said: "An eagle lurking in Datong Mansion sent a piece of information. It is said that Datong Mansion has a batch of equipment and is ready to secretly give it to the Mongols. ”

Xu Xingxia immediately became vigilant and asked in a deep voice, "What equipment?" How much? ”

Xu Xiake said: "The eagle didn't say. It could be specific numbers that he couldn't reach. ”

Xu Xingxia thought for a while and said solemnly: "Is it sure that Datong Town's equipment is certain?" ”

Xu Xiake said: "This is absolutely certain. According to Eagle, since the middle of last year, the imperial court has consciously hoarded military equipment in Datong Town, of which a considerable amount is helmets, armor, etc., used by cavalry. Oh, and a lot of arrows. ”

Xu Xingxia said: "Is there any movement in Xuanfu Town? ”

Xu Xiake said: "Xuanfu Town has increased a lot of grain reserves. It is said that it was originally going to be transferred to the Liaodong region, but for some reason, it was finally transferred to Xuanfu Town......"

Xu Xingxia's heart moved, and he said awe-inspiringly: "Are these grains also going to be given to Lin Dan Khan?" ”

Xu Xiake said: "This one is uncertain. Our eagles in Xuanfu Town are too low-level to have access to any confidential information. ”

Xu Xingxia nodded thoughtfully and said, "I know, you go get busy!" If there is any latest news, please let us know. ”

Xu Xiake turned around and went.

"Equipment in Datong Town? Secretly to Lin Dan Khan? Why secret? Xu Xingxia was in the basement, pacing back and forth, and said to himself.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, a solid bullet hit the top of the basement with a dull sound.

Xu Xingxia's thoughts were not affected in any way. He pondered cautiously. The information provided by the owl immediately aroused Xu Xingxia's vigilance. Because, he was originally worried that the imperial court would use the hand of Lin Dan Khan to deal with him. In this way, you can weaken both your own strength and the power of Lin Dan Khan. The imperial court is the most adept at tricks. This kind of method of killing people with knives and losing both sides, they have long been playing to the core.

"Zhang Tianhao, come on!" Xu Xingxia suddenly shouted.

"It's coming!" Receiving Xu Xingxia's call, Zhang Tianhao arrived soon.

Xu Xingxia told him the information provided by the owl as it was, and finally said: "You come and think about it, what is strange in this." ”

After thinking for a while, Zhang Tianhao said methodically: "It is certain that Lin Dan Khan is going to deal with us. This time, he is going to kill us directly in Ningxia Town. He believes that the main forces of our troops are in Gansu Town. The strength of Ningxia Town will definitely be very empty. As for the support behind him, whether it is the Tide file or the Fuwang Party, it is unknown for the time being. Secretly trading weapons and equipment, it is estimated that the Fuwang Party is the majority. ”

Xu Xingxia thought for a moment and said, "Where is the Qing Cavalry Army now?" ”

Xu Xiake said: "They set out from Yulin City and marched all the way to the west. The road in Yansui Town is very difficult to walk, and their marching speed is a bit slow, and they are now almost in the area of Xindu City. It may be half a month before I can return to the Black Mountain camp. ”

Xu Xingxia said: "Send fast horses to urge them, asking them to return to the Black Mountain Battalion as soon as possible to change their clothes and step up training." If Lin Dan Khan has any movement, we also have a reserve team to use. Someone's butt is itching again, and it's uncomfortable not to beat. ”

Zhang Tianhao agreed.

(To be continued)