Mu Yundi dared to attack the Northern Wei because he had 20,000 elite cavalry under his command. This was also the reason why Emperor Yuan Jingdi insisted on transferring the Zhendong Army. Under the background of the court's policy of emphasizing culture over military power, only the Zhendong Army's military expenditure had not been reduced, which enabled it to have such strength.
He is the Grand Marshal of the Northern Expedition, and 100,000 new troops are under his command. He now commands more than 100,000 troops.
However, the new recruits were untrained, lacked weapons and equipment, and were skinny due to hunger. Such people were simply unable to fight, so Mu Yundi simply abandoned them.
He would lead his 20,000 elite cavalry to sweep across the Northern Wei Dynasty, and the rest would just follow behind.
The weather was gloomy, and there was a chill in May. Amid the howling wind, a grand departure ceremony was held outside Blackwater City.
Emperor Yuan Jing had long intended to attack Wei, and it was difficult to conceal the army's march. This was an open and aboveboard attack.
On the battlefield, Crown Prince Mu Yunyin held Mu Yundi's hand and said emotionally, "Fourth brother, this war depends on you..."
Before he could finish his words, Mu Yundi shook his hand away and said, "When the war is over and we return to the capital, I will report you to the emperor for embezzling military supplies!"
Mu Yunyin looked unnatural, but did not get angry. He thought it would be better for him to die on the battlefield.
"Brother Emperor, wait for my triumphant return!"
"Well, when you return victorious, your royal brother will celebrate for you." The two brothers treated Mu Yunyin as a complete outsider.
Mu Yundi stepped down from the battlefield, mounted his horse, drew his sword, and shouted, "Go!"
Rumble.
The war drums sounded and the horns blew, and Mu Yundi led 20,000 elite cavalry to rush north, and in a short while, the yellow sand was raised into the sky.
"Your Highness, do you think this war can be won?"
Mu Yunyin said: "Fourth brother is brave and valiant, and has the ability to take the heads of thousands of troops. His military tactics and strategies are all superior. If he leads the Zhendong Army personally, he will surely win."
"Stop pretending. You really want to lose."
Mu Yunxiu, however, refused to give him any face. "You've actually gone to such lengths to make this war fail. I'm actually quite impressed by you!"
Mu Yunyin knew what he was talking about and said directly, "I'm not the only one who embezzled military supplies. You're also responsible. I can tell you clearly that I won't embezzle everything."
"snort!"
"Song Shiwen is in charge of collecting food and military supplies. Without your approval, how could he be so bold?" Mu Yunxiu said in a cold voice.
Mu Yunyin paused and said meaningfully, "Song Shiwen has been able to remain as Prime Minister for so many years. What do you think he relied on? Last year, the Han family in Ji County was corrupt, and everyone thought it was me who was behind it, but in fact, I had no idea."
"Song Shiwen loves power but not money. Why is he so corrupt?"
Mu Yunxiu's expression changed slightly, and after a moment he asked tentatively, "You mean the Emperor?"
"Father has spent a lot of money since he started practicing Taoism. Where does the money come from?"
Mu Yunxiu was stunned by this. His throat was dry, and he said with difficulty, "You mean that the reason why our father started this war was not to retaliate against the Northern Wei, but to... make money?"
"I didn't say that, you did."
The two brothers were silent in the wind.
"Tart, tart, tart."
Thousands of horses galloped and the ground shook.
Mu Yundi was at the front, his face as cold as ice and his murderous intent boiling.
This battle must be won.
If he wins, the emperor's brother will become the crown prince, and he will also become the king.
Mu Yundi led the army forward, and there was no obstacle ahead.
A few days ago, he sent out scouts and found that the Northern Wei had retreated and there was no one in the area to the north. Knowing that the Great Zhou was going to attack, he must have been scared out of his wits.
There were 20,000 cavalrymen in the front, followed by the Zhendong Army, and then 100,000 new troops, or it should not be called an army, they were like refugees.
The remaining Zhendong Army's duties were more like military supervisors, keeping an eye on these people and preventing them from dispersing or running around.
This way the distance is quickly covered.
Obviously, Mu Yundi didn't think these people could exert their combat effectiveness, so he led his army forward.
A pass soon appeared ahead. It was a long and steep pass between two mountains. It was called Heishankou. After passing Heishankou, there was a grassland, which was the territory of the Northern Wei Dynasty.
There is a Great Zhou outpost at the Black Mountain Pass. Once the command flag is issued, there will be unimpeded passage.
Mu Yundi showed a look of disdain. If he were the emperor of Northern Wei, he would first seize Heishankou, which is a natural barrier that can stop the attack of the army.
But the Northern Wei did nothing and retreated to its defense line and huddled in its nest, which clearly showed a lack of confidence.
With a wave of his hand, the army passed through the Black Mountain Pass and saw an endless grassland in front of them.
The Zhendong Army continued to advance unhindered.
The cavalrymen all howled. This was a real cavalry battlefield.
After marching for another half an hour, the army came to a depression, like a basin. This was the only way to go, and they had to go in first and then climb up.
But just after entering, several black shadows appeared at the edge, and soon they became a piece.
Mu Yundi was shocked. The black shadow was a human, or to be more precise, a cavalryman.
He looked back again, and at this time, cavalry appeared from all directions. They were wearing black armor and had cold eyes.
was ambushed.
How could the Northern Wei Dynasty have so many cavalry?
Judging from the surrounding enemies, there are at least 100,000 cavalrymen.
The Northern Wei actually possessed such strength. They had been hiding their weakness before, and even that time when they were repelled by the Northern Army, they were just pretending!
There was an obvious commotion in the team.
Mu Yundi shouted, "Don't panic, don't panic!"
"Follow me."
At this moment, a rain of arrows came from all directions. Our side was in a depression, and the enemy was on high ground. They were suddenly ambushed and had no chance to react.
But in an instant, a group of people were shot and fell to the ground.
Mu Yundi finally changed color and shouted, but it was still difficult to calm the chaos in the army, and he himself was in danger.
Dense arrows continued to shoot, and at least 20% of the cavalry were killed.
The rain of arrows stopped.
At the edge, a young man wearing black armor, with a cold expression and an aquiline nose, waved his hand.
"Kill him!"
The surrounding Northern Wei cavalry rushed down, drowning the elite cavalry of the Zhendong Army like a flood.
He was the Northern Wei emperor, Tuoba Hong.
…
"Please ask the immortal!"
In the eastern suburbs of Shangjing City, inside the Changsheng Temple.
The old Taoist with white beard shouted loudly, and the red cloth covering a huge statue in the main hall was lifted.
Emperor Yuan Jing, wearing a Taoist robe, stepped forward to burn incense with a pious look on his face.
Outside the main hall, Prime Minister Song Shiwen and Second Prime Minister Lu Taiyuan, who were invited to watch the ceremony, turned their heads away at the same time.
They were not good ministers, but at this moment they found it hard to bear.
This tyrant.
Song Chi was ranked before him. Today was the day to attack the Northern Wei, but the emperor didn't pay any attention to it. Instead, he came here to pray for immortals.
It's really outrageous.
As the newest favorite, he was also invited to watch the ceremony. This grand "inviting the immortals" cost a huge amount of money, and it was unknown how much of the people's money was spent.
Song Shiwen was the one who made money for him.
The treacherous minister and the foolish ruler are a perfect match.
After the Changsheng Temple was built, Emperor Yuan Jing planned to live there permanently.
Half a month later, urgent news was sent back to the capital.
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