In the first month of the fifth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1372 AD), Zhu Yuanzhang sent Xu Da, Li Wenzhong, and Feng Sheng to lead a three-way army to the north to conquer the desert, aiming to eliminate the northern border troubles. However, under the cunning tactics of the Northern Yuan army, the Central Route Army suffered a defeat in the battle with Wang Baobao in Lingbei and retreated to Senei to hold on. At this moment, the Eastern Route Army led by Li Wenzhong became an important link in a dangerous situation.
According to Zhu Yuanzhang's deployment, the Eastern Route Army was mainly responsible for planning the actions of the Central Route Army. In the case of the crushing defeat of the Central Route Army, the situation of the Eastern Route Army was very difficult. Li Wenzhong led the Eastern Route Army to the north, left Juyongguan, went north through Yingchang, and went straight to Helin. At the beginning of June, Li Wenzhong led his army to Kouwen and attacked the Mongol tribes of the Northern Yuan Dynasty at night, successfully capturing countless cattle and horses.
At this time, Li Wenzhong had not yet learned of the crushing defeat of the Middle Route Army. The Northern Yuan army adopted the strategy of luring the enemy into the depths and retreated step by step. Li Wenzhong led his troops to pursue the victory, penetrated deep into the territory of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, and reached the Yuqu River. Li Wenzhong encouraged the soldiers and men, advocated that the soldiers should be speedy, and ordered each of them to carry 20 days' rations and advance at great speed.
Although Li Wenzhong had not yet learned the news of the defeat of the Middle Route Army, the soldiers and horses of the Northern Yuan army continued to increase, and the Eastern Route Army fell into the predicament of fighting alone. The desert weather is unpredictable, and the Eastern Route Army is risking and running in a completely unfamiliar environment, facing greater risks. Li Wenzhong has been leading his troops in battle steadily in the past, but this time his radical approach seems to be different.
Under the combined effect of various factors, the Ming army on the eastern route fell into a rather dangerous situation. Li Wenzhong led his army to gallop and came to the Tura River. The Northern Yuan Taishi Barbarian and Harazhang led the crowd to cross the river and waited for the battle, as if they had detected the actions of the Ming army in advance. Li Wenzhong led his troops to quickly cross the river and approach, and after many rounds of fierce fighting with the Northern Yuan army, the Northern Yuan army retreated slightly.
Li Wenzhong pursued to the Aruhun River, and the Northern Yuan army gradually increased, "to the Aruhun River, the enemy came to benefit the people." The two sides fought fiercely, and Li Wenzhong's war horse was suddenly shot by a stray arrow, and after dismounting, he still fought bravely with a short weapon. Li Wenzhong's confidant Liu Yi bravely rushed forward and protected Li Wenzhong with his body. Seeing the danger, the commander Li Rong took the initiative to give up the war horse to Li Wenzhong and seize the horses of the Northern Yuan Dynasty himself. The morale of the Ming army was greatly boosted, and they fought desperately, and finally repelled the Northern Yuan army and captured "tens of thousands of men and horses".
The battle was fierce and abnormal, although the Ming army finally won, but the victory was very difficult, many generals were killed, including Xuanning Marquis Cao Liangchen, Xiaocai Left Guard Commander Zhou Xian, Zhenwuwei Commander Tongzhi Changrong, Shen Cewei Commander Zhang Yao. Li Wenzhong led his army to chase Chenghai, and the Northern Yuan cavalry soon regrouped.
Li Wenzhong faced an unfavorable situation, on the one hand, the siege of the superior forces of the Northern Yuan, and on the other hand, the grain and grass were nearly exhausted. Once the food is exhausted, the consequences are unimaginable. Li Wenzhong had no choice but to urgently gather his troops and defend according to the danger, so he set up a suspicious formation. He slaughtered cattle to reward his soldiers, and released captured horses into the wild, deliberately showing strength. This plan lasted for three days, and the Northern Yuan army could not figure out the truth and feared an ambush, so they withdrew.
Li Wenzhong successfully frightened off the Yuan army through a suspicious strategy, and then led the army back, but lost his way to Sango Er Ma during the night march. There was no water here, the soldiers were thirsty, and the Ming army was once again facing a test. "Ming Taizu Record" recorded, "Wen Zhong prayed silently in the sky, suddenly the horse ran to the ground and roared, the spring water gushed out, and everyone thought that the sky helped the clouds." In fact, it may be that the horses were familiar with the local environment and discovered the groundwater.
The Ming army successfully escaped from the predicament, and Li Wenzhong led the army to join Han Zheng, and then withdrew to Sene, ending this dangerous northern expedition. Zhu Yuanzhang believed that Li Wenzhong's gains outweighed the losses, so he did not give him a reward. This thrilling crusade to the desert witnessed Li Wenzhong's courage and courage, and made great contributions to the stability of the northern frontier of the Ming Dynasty.
This article vividly depicts the course of a thrilling and fierce eastward crusade to the desert during the Ming Dynasty, and shows Li Wenzhong's courage and wisdom in a critical moment through a detailed narrative. This article is not only a review of military history, but also a profound reflection on the humanity, resourcefulness and teamwork behind military generals.
First of all, through the depiction of the difficult difficulties encountered by the Ming army in the desert, the article vividly shows the extreme environmental challenges faced by the army at that time. Especially in the case of unpredictable desert weather, Xu Da's Central Route Army was sharply reduced in combat strength due to the sudden heavy snowfall, while the Eastern Route Army led by Li Wenzhong faced the same risk. This allows the reader to more empathize with the pressures and dilemmas of the military on the battlefield at that time.
Secondly, the heroic performance of Li Wenzhong on the battlefield is vividly described, and through the scenes of him dismounting after being shot by a stray arrow on his war horse, fighting bravely with a short weapon, and the brave protection of his confidant Liu Yi, it shows the courage and perseverance of a military general in a moment of crisis. These scenes not only present the reader with touching images from history, but also inspire admiration for heroism.
In addition, the article provides a detailed description of the twists and turns of the war situation, highlighting the resourcefulness of army commanders who need to be flexible in warfare. From Li Wenzhong leading the army to pursue the Northern Yuan army deep into the territory of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, to the Northern Yuan army's strategy of luring the enemy into depth, and then to Li Wenzhong's suspicious strategy, the whole battle situation was unpredictable, and there was both a contest of tactics and a confrontation of army strength. This allows the entire article to maintain the reader's attention in the midst of a tense and intense plot.
Finally, the article also has a deep description of the humanity of historical figures. Li Wenzhong's courage, wisdom and bravery, as well as his care for the soldiers, all present readers with an image of a general with a human touch. The article reveals Li Wenzhong's concern for his subordinates, such as killing cattle to reward soldiers and herding horses in difficult situations, showing the firmness and concern of a leader in times of crisis.
Overall, this essay successfully presents the wisdom and courage of historical figures through a vivid account of a crusade to the desert during the Ming Dynasty, and at the same time shows the brilliance of humanity in the face of adversity of the army at that time through delicate descriptions. This combination of historical stories and human emotions presents readers with a colorful and thought-provoking historical picture.
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