It wasn't exactly a scene of singing and dancing, because the conditions weren't there. What they had were just some bonfire parties, complete with singing and dancing. This is consistent with the characteristics of nomadic peoples.
These people were singing and dancing, seemingly oblivious to the impending crisis. Their confidence likely stemmed from their ethnic identity or their trust in their city.
Furthermore, it's also possible that this time a large army has been assembled. The grasslands are the territory of the Eternal Emperor's people, a land ruled by warhorses and scimitars. Those southern barbarians simply cannot possibly invade this area, let alone be a match for them!
Perhaps it was also because there were so many sentries on the perimeter that the safety of the army could be ensured.
Yesuder drank quite a bit at this point, intending to relax properly. At the age of thirty, he used a bowstring to assassinate Togus Temur, the Khan of the Northern Yuan, thus avenging his ancestor's loss of the Khanate.
Now he needs to go further. He is still young and vigorous, and only by defeating the Ming army can he unite the various tribes on the grasslands, instead of the current chaotic situation where many people are not convinced of his authority or where numerous tribes are fighting each other.
Just as everyone was still singing and dancing, and the bonfire was still burning, they suddenly felt the ground tremble. Something was wrong; even people from nomadic backgrounds are quite sensitive at times like this.
Cavalry! A large contingent of cavalry is approaching! This is an enemy attack!
Yesu was also a little flustered. Had his scout been killed so silently?
"Great Khan!" Just as Yesu was starting to panic, and the camp was in disarray, a cavalryman charged in, shouting, "The Han army has arrived! They have ambushed and killed the sentries!"
The scouts were killed, but not all of them; only the majority of the cavalry were killed. This infuriated Lan Yu; he hadn't killed them all at once, allowing some to slip through and potentially tip off the cavalry!
Assassination is no longer an option; at this point, the only choice is to kill them outright, and they can no longer hide.
Lan Yu rode his warhorse, his lance slung over the sling, and shouted, "Grenades, torches, raid the camp!"
Three thousand cavalry dared to charge the enemy's central command tent. Lan Yu dared to do these things, and many great generals in history have also dared to do these things. They can launch a surprise attack, catching the enemy off guard and leaving them confused and disoriented.
This was Lan Yu's strategy. He knew the enemy was likely to be caught off guard, and he believed that on such a dark and windy night, the enemy would have no idea how many men he had brought. Most importantly, he had grenades, oil, and other explosives that could burn the enemy's camps and supplies to the ground, completely disrupting their formation in one fell swoop.
Nomadic peoples aren't completely without supplies; it's not enough for them to just ride horses and carry some cheese. They do need supplies, though compared to some other armies, their supply problems are slightly less.
The Ming Dynasty cavalry, carrying torches and grenades, charged towards the Tartar camp. As some cavalrymen hastily mounted their horses, grenades were thrown one by one. The bursts of explosions in the darkness caused considerable panic among the Tartars.
They used to have firearms, but they've basically lost them all. Modern nomadic peoples are facing shortages of basic necessities, and with ongoing internal conflicts, even their weapons are becoming increasingly scarce.
The series of explosions threw some of the normally well-trained warhorses into disarray, causing them to run wildly.
The Ming cavalrymen who rushed into the camp threw grenades and torches, instantly turning the Tartar camp into chaos.
The chaos was utter and chaotic. Many Tartars were killed or wounded before they could even mount their horses. Those who hurriedly climbed onto their horses could not find their captains or centurions and could not organize a proper counterattack. Many were only thinking about fleeing.
The battle and the ambition vanished suddenly in the darkness, because the Ming army suddenly attacked. The Ming cavalry carried strange things that not only made a loud noise, but also exploded in large numbers, killing or wounding many.
Lan Yu excitedly thrust his spear into the chest of a Tatar cavalryman, then pulled it out abruptly, yelling, "Kill! Kill them all!"
It's not just about killing; the most important thing is to throw these Tartars into chaos, burn their camps, and prevent them from organizing any force to fight back. This is Lan Yu's strategy for this battle, and it's the most crucial element.
An excited Lan Yu felt that he still needed to work harder. The Tartars were only a little chaotic now, and their army had not completely collapsed. His goal for this battle had not yet been fully achieved.
The strategy of the three thousand cavalry was clear: even if they charged towards areas with large numbers of people, they were aiming to kill where a counterattack was highly likely to be organized. The more chaotic the Tartar camp was, the better; they had to be thrown into disarray.
Yesu shouted hoarsely, and his personal guards and the Oirat tribesmen he could rely on were all busily preparing for a counterattack. Or rather, they were urging Yesu to retreat immediately.
"Kill!" Lan Yu was extremely excited. Seeing a group of Tartars gathering in one direction, he immediately roared, "Charge with me!"
At this moment, we must charge out; at this moment, we must disrupt the order of the Tartars. We must create even greater chaos while these Tartars are completely unaware of the Ming army's strength. The cavalry must charge forward to ensure their sharpness and lethality.
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