With the Tatar threat from the east weakened, they can now concentrate their forces on dealing with the Oirats, who are vying with the Tatars for the Khanate. The threat from the northwest, however, remains constant. Yesu's group is simply Tatar, a different tribe and force from the Oirats.
This was a considerable test for Xu Huizu, as it required him to grasp the overall situation of the battle, to command the army, and to adapt to changing circumstances.
Li Jinglong was clearly not up to the task. Despite his seemingly confident demeanor before the battle, and the convincing arguments he made about military strategy, things didn't go as planned once the battle began. He was caught off guard and his adaptability was relatively limited.
The junior officer looked after the senior officer, who in turn had to obey the orders of the centurion. Above the centurion were naturally the commanders and captains, and above them were the garrison commanders and the assistant commanders. These men were all veterans who had fought their way up on the battlefield; they couldn't all have inherited their positions through their fathers' influence.
Moreover, the current garrison system has not yet degenerated. These military households, who grew up in the garrisons, have been honed in battle tactics since childhood. Simple flag signals and strict adherence to orders are fundamental to their livelihood.
Some historical records often describe military geniuses who command tens of thousands of troops with ease, and Han Xin is a prime example of such a figure.
Xu Huizu seemed to have inherited Xu Da's style. When he began to mobilize his troops, the left-wing soldiers who were originally fighting with the Tartars began to slowly break away, which surprised many Tartars.
In an instant, many Tartars felt they saw hope, and their morale soared.
The reason, of course, is that after a long and arduous battle, they finally instilled fear in the Han people, causing them to begin to retreat. Once they had scattered the Han people, they wouldn't need to flee, or rather, they would have the opportunity to kill the Han people and return south to graze their horses!
Fu Youde was also keeping an eye on the left flank, ordering Zhang Yu to lead cavalry to reinforce Xu Huizu and help him stabilize the situation. Meanwhile, Lan Yu began to lead the soldiers on the right flank to launch another attack, quickly dissipating the morale of the Tartars, which had just begun to rise.
Let's break through! Let's not get entangled with these Han people. Let's break out from the weak point on the east side!
Yesu dared not gamble any longer; this battle could be considered a complete defeat for him. He failed to thoroughly defeat the Han people and failed to demonstrate his power. This loss was quite heavy, and Yesu knew that he would inevitably face a lot of questioning upon returning to the royal court.
However, there's no need to worry too much, especially on the Tatar side. His most loyal tribes suffered relatively small losses, while some tribes that were somewhat disloyal or not entirely estranged from him suffered much heavier losses.
It's not entirely unreasonable to say that the Ming soldiers helped Yesu eliminate some dissidents.
There are ways to win a battle, but losing a battle doesn't necessarily mean the end of the world. Sometimes, losing a battle can even have some "advantages," depending on how you understand and apply them.
Yesu's elite troops began their charge, having conserved some strength and stamina during the previous skirmishes. Now, however, things were different; everyone was ready to exert their full strength and lead their beleaguered tribesmen home!
Xu Huizu, with his sharp gaze, stood beneath the general's flag, shouting loudly. While arranging the troops, he was also supervising the battle and boosting morale.
"It's done!" Fu Youde was extremely excited. Xu Huizu was even more capable than he had imagined. Although his tactics were a bit rigid, he was a brilliant commander. "The Tartars are entangled!"
Lan Yu shouted excitedly, "Great-nephew, your great-uncle has come to congratulate you!" Lan Yu was even happier and shouted loudly, taking advantage of Xu Huizu, "These Tartars should be wiped out by us!"
While the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty were feeling excited, Yesu was particularly flustered at this moment.
He always believed that if he led his men in another charge, they would surely break through the Han people's battle formation. But every time they were about to break through, they were blocked.
But with each all-out assault, a small number manage to escape; they don't return for a counterattack. And these escapees create an opportunity for the weaker ones. If they can escape, why can't I escape this nightmare?!
We must escape!
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