Chapter 1066: Cavalry Attack

"A new project?" Liu Fu revealed a look of confusion.

"It's called a telephone." Zhao Xu nodded.

The Research Institute is already conducting research into telephones.

Naturally, he would not wait until the thermal power plants were put into operation before starting the research, as that would waste a great deal of effort.

However, there is a significant difference between a telephone and a telegraph.

A telegraph can transmit signals over long distances using storage batteries.

But the amount of electricity a telephone requires is not something a storage battery can provide.

Therefore, until the national power grid of Great Song is connected, telephones can only be used locally.

For example, once Yancheng has a thermal power plant, telephones can be used within Yancheng; once Jinling has electricity, telephones can be used within Jinling.

Only if the power grids of Yancheng and Jinling are connected and the lines are laid can people in Yancheng call people in Jinling.

This is also the reason why telegraphs must continue to be laid.

While the telephone is certainly advanced, the most reliable method of communication at present is still the telegraph.

As for when the whole of Great Song will have telephone access, I fear it will take several more years.

Thinking of this, he explained to Liu Fu what a telephone was, leaving Liu Fu stunned.

"This is truly 'transmitting sound over a thousand miles.' With this thing, wouldn't it be possible to give direct verbal orders from Yancheng to officials far away in Kuncheng?" Liu Fu said.

"Exactly," Zhao Xu laughed.

Once telephones are connected, the administrative efficiency of Great Song will inevitably improve significantly.

The corrupt official custom of "the heavens are high and the Emperor is far away" will also cease to exist.

If there is a special event, he can directly call a county seat from Yancheng and appoint or dismiss officials on the spot.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk..." Liu Fu exclaimed in amazement.

After chatting for a while longer, Liu Fu rose and exited the Imperial Study.

At the same time.

Jin Xingsheng, Tongguan.

Chen Hu walked out of the telegraph room, a sharp glint in his eyes.

Since the beginning of spring, he had been waiting for this day to arrive.

Now that the snow on the Grassland has melted, the pasture grass is sprouting new buds, and the climate is gradually warming up, it is the perfect time to launch an attack on the Beidi.

Since the Battle of Yongzhou, he has gradually been unable to tolerate Beidi cavalry crossing the Yin Mountain.

This time, he wants to completely annihilate the Beidi.

Arriving at the General's Mansion, Chen Hu immediately summoned his subordinate commanders.

After the Battle of Yongzhou, he was ordered to expand the Gun Cavalry from thirty thousand to sixty thousand men.

Through this period of training, with the veterans leading the new recruits, the newly recruited Gun Cavalry have also formed combat effectiveness.

These sixty thousand Gun Cavalry will devour the Beidi like fierce tigers.

"The Emperor has agreed." Once all the commanders had arrived, Chen Hu said only this simple sentence.

As these words fell, the commanders were all filled with joy, each of them eager to get started.

The Emperor had promised them a Western Regions Protectorate.

But currently, the Western Regions Protectorate exists in name only; they are still in Tongguan, and there is no territory under the Protectorate for them to govern.

Therefore, each of them is holding back a burst of energy, not only wanting to conquer the Beidi but also to keep fighting westward, just like the Azure Dragon Army and the Vermilion Bird Army, to make the countries of the Western Regions submit to Great Song and incorporate them into the jurisdiction of the Protectorate.

At the same time, for them personally, this is an excellent opportunity to bring honor to their ancestors and establish their careers.

"General, let's act immediately." Xue Jian was somewhat impatient.

During this time, they have not been idle.

The gift for the Abdication Ceremony last time was one of the results of their hard work.

In fact, apart from this Beidi tribe, they have basically figured out the distribution of Beidi tribes north of the Yin Mountain, and have even discovered the location of the Beidi Khan Court.

And before, the Beidi Khan Court had always been a mysterious existence to them.

Everyone knew of the Beidi Khan Court, but no one knew its location.

Because the cavalry of Great Song dared not venture deep into the Grassland.

That was until the Gun Cavalry were equipped with horse rifles and hung telescopes around their necks.

They could finally swagger deep into the Grassland, just as the Beidi once swaggered about during their Autumn Hunt.

"Of course we must act immediately," Chen Hu sneered. "This time, each cavalryman will only carry ten days of dry rations. As for what to eat for the rest, you commanders figure it out yourselves. If you starve to death, you deserve it."

His meaning was simple.

This time, they are entering the Grassland to completely eliminate the Beidi.

As long as they can annihilate the Beidi tribes one by one, there will be no shortage of food or drink.

If they cannot even do that, then they deserve to go hungry.

He then said, "The sixty thousand Gun Cavalry will be divided into three routes this time. The left flank will be led by Xue Jian, advancing toward the northwest, responsible for the Beidi territory from the Yin Mountain to the Tianshan region. I will be responsible for the center route, covering the Beidi territory from the Yanshan to the Extreme North. Zhong Fang, you are responsible for the Beidi territory in the northeast direction. Remember not to run into the jurisdiction of the Black Tortoise Army. Three armies, twenty thousand men per army, set off tomorrow morning."

"Yes, General." The commanders responded in unison.

After a day of preparation, the next morning.

Sixty thousand Gun Cavalry marched majestically out of Tongguan.

The dust raised by the horses' hooves blotted out the sky and sun.

The Tongguan garrison on the city walls looked toward the departing Gun Cavalry, all standing solemnly and performing a military salute.

The Beidi, an existence that was once like a nightmare to Great Song,

Now, the momentum of offense and defense has reversed, and they have finally taken the step to attack.

At the same time, for them, the courage of the Gun Cavalry is also admirable.

Never has an army dared to penetrate deep into the Grassland to fight against the Northern Di Cavalry.

Their Great Song Gun Cavalry will be the first!

What follows is a triumphant return? Or to be wrapped in horse hides upon death?

History will witness all of this!

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