Chapter 968 The Eve of the Raid!

Feeling Zhang Chongyun’s eyes, Ye Fu also understood what he wanted to ask, and immediately looked towards the Qipchaq Army Camp not far away...

After watching for about ten breaths, Ye Fu smiled bitterly and said:
"The reason why I didn't support your plan last night, Commander Zhang, was because I felt that we could hold out for the rest of the time even without a night attack. So I thought we should play it safe and not take risks!"

At this point Ye Fu sighed and continued:

"Now it seems that I underestimated the fighting power of the Cumans and overestimated our capabilities. Although we managed to hold on today, our situation will still not be optimistic after the enemy regroups tomorrow!"

"So if we want to continue to hold on, we must come up with a surprise tactic now. If we continue to passively defend like this, we may not even be able to hold on until tomorrow!"

After hearing Ye Fu's sincere words, Zhang Chongyun's heart suddenly became solemn, and he had a clearer understanding of the serious situation before him.

At this moment, Ye Fu withdrew his gaze from the distant Qipchaq Army Camp and spoke seriously to Zhang Chongyun in front of him;
"Commander Zhang, success or failure depends on this one tonight. If you succeed, we may be able to continue to hold out and make it to half a month!"

After Ye Fu finished speaking, he paused for a moment and continued in a low voice:

"Commander Zhang, if you fail, I will prepare to retreat tonight..."

Zhang Chongyun smiled and said:
"General Ye, please rest assured. My brothers and I from the Royal Guards will definitely fulfill our mission tonight and turn the Kipchak camp upside down!"

Although Zhang Chongyun's words were very plain, as if he was saying, "Let's eat noodles tonight," Ye Fu could clearly feel the determination and courage in Zhang Chongyun's words. He immediately realized that Zhang Chongyun was planning to die if he failed!

Looking at Zhang Chongyun in front of him, Ye Fu had some doubts in his heart. Even if they retreated today, they had persisted in Wugang Mountain for ten days. Even if this result was not too good, it was still very good!
During this process, Zhang Chongyun and the soldiers of his personal guard camp also played a very crucial role!

When we go back and reward Zhang Chongyun for his merits, he will definitely be credited. And Zhang Chongyun is also a close guard beside the Marshal, so he will definitely be promoted to a high position in the future, right?

Why is Zhang Chongyun fighting so hard here?
The reason why Ye Fu volunteered to come here was mainly to show his face in front of Ye Mingsheng, to make his presence felt in front of Ye Mingsheng, and to let the Marshal realize that he, Ye Fu, was also brave and resourceful. So at this time, Ye Fu couldn't help but speculate why Zhang Chongyun was fighting so hard.

Ye Fu felt that the reason why Zhang Chongyun worked so hard was probably because he knew that no matter how hard he tried in the Royal Guard Battalion, he would never be able to surpass Ye Kui.

Therefore, for the sake of his own future, Zhang Chongyun is likely to seek to be transferred to a new post. Compared with positions such as the General Staff and some army-level staff positions, the future in the field army is undoubtedly better, and there will be more opportunities to make achievements...

At this time, Ye Fu also remembered a piece of news that had recently been circulating in the army, saying that the Marshal would be proclaimed emperor after entering Luoan, and he had even begun to prepare a list of titles!

Thinking of this, Ye Fu became even more certain of Zhang Chongyun's idea. This guy must want to perform well before being conferred a title, in order to strive to be conferred a title!
Ye Fu, who thought he understood Zhang Chongyun's thoughts, patted Zhang Chongyun on the shoulder and gave him a look that said "I understand."

Zhang Chongyun was puzzled by this and didn't understand what Ye Fu meant. However, seeing that Ye Fu didn't intend to say more, Zhang Chongyun didn't think much about it. He said goodbye and left to prepare for the night attack with his subordinates.

After Zhang Chongyun left, Ye Fu also started other work. The first thing he did was to ask the brothers in the kitchen to cook all the bacon they brought and start steaming steamed buns with white flour, so that they could have an extra meal for the brothers tonight!

The reason why the Fengwu Army attracted so many young and strong people, in addition to its high social status and generous food, salary and benefits, is that the food in the Fengwu Army is very good!

In this era when ordinary people and many others could barely fill their stomachs and could have meat only during festivals, the soldiers of the Fengwu Army could basically eat meat every few days, and usually had rice and white flour steamed buns...
Even now during the war, the logistical support in the field cannot be as good as before, and it is difficult to eat fresh vegetables, fresh pork, chicken, duck and fish, but the Fengwu Army can still guarantee pickles and bacon!

This can be said to be extremely valuable, and it is also the result of Ye Mingsheng's great efforts to rectify the logistics of the Fengwu Army. It is this kind of logistics that ensures the combat effectiveness of the Fengwu Army!
Originally, Ye Fu was planning to take his time and save some food, but seeing that Wugang Mountain was in danger, he decided to have a big go with Zhang Chongyun today!
I don't know how many Fengwu soldiers on Wugang Mountain can survive the battle tonight. In this case, I might as well give them all to the brothers to eat, so that they can have enough strength to fight bravely. Even if they can't defeat the opponent, they can die of a full stomach on the road to the underworld!

After arranging a big dinner for his brothers in the evening, Ye Fu also brought a few of his men together to start preparing for tonight's operation.

Although the protagonists tonight are Zhang Chongyun and his personal guards, as a supporting role, Ye Fu must also work hard and try his best to lure out the enemy and create opportunities for Zhang Chongyun and his men!
This is the only way for Wugangshan to continue to hold on at present· ...
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In the evening, in the center of the Kipchak camp.

Next to a gorgeous Khan's tent, Aisidogan, Ahejiang, Ali and several other Cuman generals were having dinner together.

Compared to the dry Hu cakes eaten by ordinary Kipchak soldiers, the dinner of these Kipchak soldiers was undoubtedly much more sumptuous. Although Estolian ordered that no one in the army could drink alcohol during the war, and those who violated the order would be punished by military law, the banquet also included mutton soup, barbecue and other Kipchak delicacies.
Although the mutton soup and barbecued meat exuded an enticing aroma, Esidogan did not look happy at this moment. With a gloomy face, he mechanically tore the Hu pancake into small pieces, dipped it in mutton soup to soften it, and then put it into his mouth.

Soon the barbecue was ready, and the subordinates brought the most tender and delicious barbecue to Eskimo according to the rules, wanting the Khan of the Cumans to enjoy it.

However, Aisiduoan pointed at Ahejiang and said;
"Ahejiang fought the most bravely and fearlessly today. He is the best Kipchak warrior today. He should enjoy the best barbecue!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes were focused on Ahejiang. Amid these envious and jealous gazes, Ahejiang, who was eating a pancake soaked in mutton soup, couldn't help but be stunned.

Although it was just a piece of barbecue, it might be delicious for ordinary Cuman soldiers, but those present were all high-ranking Cuman generals. They had eaten all the most delicious barbecues before, so naturally they would not feel envious or jealous because of a simple piece of barbecue...

But this piece of barbecue has a deeper political meaning, representing Asdogan's appreciation for Ahejiang, which will undoubtedly affect many interests.
If he were a minister of the Great Zhou Dynasty, he might be polite at this time to show that he is more humble!
But these Kipchaks didn't have so many thoughts. Ahejiang, whose face flushed with excitement, immediately took the most delicious and juicy barbecue and patted his chest and said to Esidogan:

"Thank you for the reward, Great Khan! Please rest assured, Great Khan, I will plant the flag of our Khanate on the top of Wugang Mountain tomorrow!"

"Bring that bastard named Ye to you, the Great Khan, and make him kneel and tremble at your feet!"

Although he was clearly aware that there was some bragging in Ahejiang's words, he had to admit that what Ahejiang said really touched Aisiduoan's heart!
Although there is no latest news about Jincheng and Xi'erenqin Steppe at the moment, Aisiduoan also has good expectations for them, but reason tells him that the situation of either Jincheng or Xi'erenqin Steppe is definitely not optimistic!

The situation in the Western O'erqen Steppe might be better. Although the Luobi people had the advantage in strength, they were not united and even suspicious of each other. They only attacked the Western O'erqen Steppe under the inducement of the Fengwu Army.

Under such circumstances, the strength of the Luobi people cannot be fully exerted. With the increase and decrease of one side, the Western Erlunqin grassland may be able to hold on for a while...

But Jincheng was facing the main force of the Fengwu Army. The Fengwu Army was not the Luobi people, and they had an absolute advantage in artillery!

So although he emotionally hoped that Bahat and his men would hold on and keep the Khanate's hope in the Astai region, Asdogan's reason told him that at this moment Jincheng might have been recaptured by the Fengwu Army, and even Bahat's troops might have suffered heavy losses, or even been wiped out!

Whenever he thought of this, Esidogan didn't dare to think any further. Although he had many differences in political views with Bahat and Asu, they all had one thing in common, which was to put the interests of the Khanate and the interests of all the Cumans first!

Under this premise, everyone can still exchange and compromise interests on some details!
And if Bahat's troops suffered heavy losses, it would be a major blow to the Golden Horde, and it might even be an unbearable burden!

Although he was very concerned about the situation on Bahat's side, he could not help Asdogan as they were thousands of miles apart. The only thing he could do was to pray to God for Bahat, praying that the heavens and the earth would bless Bahat and the Golden Horde...
The current situation is extremely unfavorable for the Golden Horde, and the situation is gradually developing towards the worst. For Asdogan, the only way to break the deadlock now is to capture Wugang Mountain and capture Ye Mingsheng alive, and use Ye Mingsheng to coerce the entire Fengwu Army!
Although Aisiduoan had some doubts in his heart about whether Ye Mingsheng was really in Wugang Mountain, he no longer had any good choice at this time. He could only believe that Ye Mingsheng was on Wugang Mountain like a drowning man grabbing the last straw, and then capture Ye Mingsheng alive to make a deal with the Fengwu Army!
Therefore, for Asdogan, the sooner he captures Wugang Mountain and captures Ye Mingsheng alive, the sooner the Khanate can turn the situation around!
Aisiduoan picked up the cup and said to Ahejiang:
"General Ahjiang is so courageous! I have ordered that no alcohol is allowed in the army, so I will use water instead of wine to toast you!"

Seeing the Khan toasting him, Ahejiang was very excited and drank the cup immediately. Seeing that Ahejiang was so favored by the Khan, others also expressed their loyalty and said that they would fight bravely tomorrow and capture Ye Mingsheng to Aisiduoan.

Listening to everyone's opinions, Esiduoan's gloomy mood improved a lot. He seemed to have seen that Marshal Ye of the Fengwu Army was caught in front of him, wailing and hugging his thighs, begging for his forgiveness...

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Estolan's tense face, and at this wonderful moment, Estolan's personal guard captain Balgen suddenly came to his side.

Seeing Balgen's hesitant expression, Estolan's mood, which had just improved, was immediately overshadowed. He knew that if it was good news, Balgen would definitely not have such a look of ashamed. He would definitely say it out loud to boost morale!
Although he didn't know where the bad news came from, Estdoan immediately gave Balgen a look, asking him to hold back and not tell the bad news. The morale of the army was not very good to begin with, and if more bad news came, the morale would plummet to the bottom!
Once the army's morale is completely gone, the war will naturally be impossible to fight!
It took about another cup of tea for Esidoan to hastily end the dinner. Only after everyone had left did he look at Balgen standing aside.

Seeing this, Balgen no longer hesitated and immediately reported to Estolan;
“Great Khan, news came from Sandagou that Guo Zhiping took advantage of the rainy night to raid Damirs’s troops. Damirs suffered heavy casualties. It is said that Damirs himself was shot by a musket of the Fengwu Army…”

(End of this chapter)