In front of Cao Wei, Zhao Zhen was more like a learned voice, listening carefully to Cao Wei's layout.
After Cao Wei briefly explained his arrangement to Zhao Zhen, he said with emotion: "Since my Da Song has put out 500,000 troops at a time, there is no reason to just defend and not attack.
Gao Chu Gong was also an idiot. He didn't know how to make good use of his 500,000 troops.
He didn't worry. My Da Song mobilized half a million troops to compete with the Liao soldiers, only defending but not attacking. Would others think that Da Song is good for bullying? "
Zhao Zhen smiled bitterly when he heard this, "No wonder this matter is respectful, I gave him an order to only defend and not attack. Aiqing, you are seriously ill and should not be on the battlefield. You can command the people in the hall who can command the army. Now they are all in Hexi.
In Zhending Mansion, there is no one who can control the soldiers, so I can only use Gao Chu Gong.
Let him temporarily take charge and guard the border of my great Song Dynasty.
When he gets to the Hexi side, he will vacate his hand and then counterattack the Liao State. "
Cao Wei heard the words and said in deep thought, "Isn't the pressure on Hexi side small?"
Cao Wei knows Kou Ji. Although Kou Ji is not good at military affairs, he is good at planning and layout.
Since Kou Ji sent the two commanders Chong Shiheng and Di Qing to Hexi, it shows that the war in Hexi is far more dangerous than the war in Zhending Mansion.
Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "There are 700,000 black sweat soldiers and 100,000 Liao soldiers in Hexi. The only banned troops against the enemy are the Zhenxi Army and the Yongxing Army, and the rest are local soldiers and horses.
Earlier, my fourth brother wrote to say that after 700,000 black sweat soldiers entered the Hexi territory, they were forced to retreat and fight, costing a full 300,000.
The Black Khan King Yusufu had to dispatch another army from the territory of the Black Khanate to Yumen Pass to help. "
Cao Wei frowned slightly and said, "There are only two forbidden forces, which are a bit thin."
After the reform of the military system in the Song Dynasty, the Forbidden Army became the main external force.
On the battlefield of Zhending Mansion, Da Song sent a full five forbidden troops.
There are only two on the Hexi side, which naturally looks thin.
When Zhao Zhen heard Cao Wei's words, he pondered for a while and said: "This matter was decided by the fourth brother."
Cao Wei sighed and said, "He is also afraid that you are in danger, so he left most of the soldiers and horses to you. Otherwise, when he leaves Beijing, he should take the Heavenly Martial Army with him.
Chong Shiheng was able to retreat and fight after the Black Khan soldiers entered the Hexi territory, and consumed 300,000 troops of the opponent, which showed that the Black Khan soldiers had limited combat effectiveness.
Therefore, no matter how large the number of black sweat soldiers is, it will not pose much threat to my Da Song.
Now the number of soldiers and horses in Hexi is increasing day by day.
Zhong Shiheng and Di Qing did not take action to deal with the Black Khan soldiers.
They should be fishing. "
Although Cao Wei has been staying at Wenchang Academy in recent years, it doesn't mean that he doesn't hear things outside the window.
When he is teaching students, he will not only analyze some past battles for the students, but also occasionally analyze the current situation.
Therefore, Da Song's military affairs, as well as the enemies on the four sides, he has been paying attention to.
Zhong Shiheng and Di Qing have the strength to defeat the black sweat soldiers, but Kou Ji suppressed them from fighting, otherwise there are other purposes.
Either they are defending against people, or they are fishing.
To defend against people, Kou Ji will inevitably leave some soldiers and horses behind and stare at the enemy firmly.
But Kou Ji is now in Hexi, and there are no soldiers left to stare at anyone.
Then he must be fishing.
There are not many fish worth fishing in Hexi now.
"Qingtang?"
Cao Wei questioned.
Zhao Zhen nodded slowly and said, "Qingtang has the ambition of being a wolf. In recent years, with the support of my Dasong, we have continuously expanded the soldiers and horses. Now the number of soldiers and horses under his hand has reached 500,000.
The fourth brother meant to lead them out to clean up together. "
Cao Wei said solemnly: "Hexi has only two Forbidden Army, which can barely deal with the Black Khan Soldiers and the Liao Soldiers. If there is one more Qingtang Soldier, Kou Ji may not be able to deal with it.
Should he have other players? "
Zhao Zhen nodded solemnly.
Cao Wei questioned: "What next player?"
Zhao Zhen hesitated and asked Cao Wei to come over and whispered in Cao Wei's ear.
After listening to Zhao Zhen's words, Cao Wei looked weird and asked, "Really?"
Zhao Zhen nodded and said: "Naturally it is true, I have seen all those people."
Cao Wei nodded and smiled: "In this way, the war in Hexi will be interesting. Boy Kou has made a big picture in Hexi, and the old man cannot be left behind."
Cao Wei knocked on the wall of the carriage, and Chen Lin opened the curtain and entered the carriage, and asked, "What's Cao's instructions."
Cao Wei said solemnly: "Send someone to send orders to Wang Kai. Before the Liao soldiers passed Ruzhou, they couldn't get the Dading Mansion, so they would raise their heads to meet. By the way, tell Gao Chugong to let him take the cavalry and rush there first. Tongtai Pass, and then led the soldiers and horses of Tongtai Pass, advanced fifty miles, setting the battlefield outside Youzhou City.
The old man wanted him Yelülongxu to get out of the Great Wall but not Youzhou City. "
Chen Lin carefully agreed, and quickly withdrew from the carriage.
As Cao Wei's military order was passed on, Gao Chu Gong led the cavalry, the first team to leave, and rushed all the way to Tongtai Pass.
Wang Kai from Yanmen Pass and Li Zhaoliang from Hengshan Xuankong Temple admiring the scenery received Cao Wei's military orders one after another.
After the two learned that the military order came from Cao Wei, they almost didn't hesitate, and led the soldiers and horses into the Liaotu.
Wang Kai's goal is Dadingfu.
Li Zhaoliang's goal is Feihukou.
The battlefield moved from the first line of Zhending Mansion to the territory of the Liao Kingdom.
When Zhao Zhen and Cao Bin arrived at Zhending Mansion.
Wang Kaiyong took the Dading Mansion, and Li Zhaoliang's victory over Feihukou was passed to Zhending Mansion one after another.
Liao Emperor Yelu Longxu led the army still on the way.
Dading Mansion and Feihukou did not have the Liao State heavily in command.
Wang Kai and Li Zhaoliang led the Forbidden Army's elite surprise attacks, and naturally they could easily take down Dadingfu and Feihukou.
It's weird that you can't get it.
After reading the good news with Zhao Zhen, Cao Wei smiled and said to Zhao Zhen: "Officials, you may not be able to wait for this Zhending Mansion."
Zhao Zhen smiled and asked Cao Wei, "Where does Aiqing think I should go?"
Cao Wei smiled and said: "Gao Chu Gong has led his army out of Tongtai Pass, and the officials should move to Tongtai Pass."
Since the battlefield has extended to the territory of the Liao Kingdom, Zhao Zhen originally planned to stay in Zhending Mansion, and naturally it will change accordingly.
Zhao Zhen did not rush to agree, but instead asked, "Is it appropriate for me to go to Tongtai Pass?"
Zhao Zhen's main concern was that if he went to the front line, it would affect the command of the front-line generals.
Cao Wei smiled and said: "There is nothing inappropriate. The officials don't plan to give advice on military affairs. It's the same wherever they are."
Zhao Zhen nodded and said: "That's good..."
With a new place to go, Zhao Zhen didn't stay longer in Zhending Mansion. After a short rest, he led the soldiers and horses to Tongtai Pass.
After leaving Zhending Mansion, Zhao Zhen truly felt the enthusiasm of the people.
Although Zhao Zhen had ordered in advance that the local government would not welcome him or disturb the people, he still met people who came to welcome him after he left and entered Baozhou.
The people came to welcome Zhao Zhen spontaneously.
All of them regarded Zhao Zhen as relatives of their own family, holding some gifts of their own property, and blocking the way to give Zhao Zhen.
In the eyes of the people of Baozhou, the emperor’s statue was standing in his family’s shrine, and that was his own person.
It's rare to return home for one's own people, so it is natural to be a good hospitality.
One by one, the people who had reached their age stopped in front of the army, and the generals of the Tianwu Army did not dare to rush, so they could only tell Zhao Zhen the matter.
After learning about this, Zhao Zhen ordered Chen Lin to help Cao Wei get out of the carriage and go to meet the people together.
When Zhao Zhen appeared, the people looked at him eagerly.
The leading elders first led the people to salute Zhao Zhen respectfully.
Three kneeling and nine knocking gifts.
It stands to reason that when the emperor of Zhao Song went on a tour, the people did not need to bow down and bow down.
Zhao Zhen rarely received the three-kneeling and nine-kneeling ceremony in other places, but the people of Baozhou were extraordinary. They set up a shrine for Zhao Zhen and offered incense to Zhao Zhen’s idols. When they saw Zhao Zhen, they had to do it. Three knees and nine knocks are not a big gift.
Zhao Zhen bit his head and received a great gift from nearly ten thousand people.
After Zhao Zhen received the gifts from the people, the people should present the gifts they prepared to Zhao Zhen.
The east has a basket of eggs and the west has a string of jerky.
Most of the things are self-owned and are not expensive, but it is a great gift for nearly 10,000 people.
Zhao Zhen refused to accept it, but the people insisted on giving it.
Not only that, but the people still have a posture that you will just block me if you don't accept it.
In the end, Zhao Zhen accepted the gifts under Cao Wei's persuasion.
After Zhao Zhen received the gift, the people didn't stop Zhao Zhen again, because they knew that Zhao Zhen had a big deal to do when he passed Baozhou this time.
When Zhao Zhen was leaving, he personally promised to the people that when his class returned to the court, he would definitely stay in Baozhou for a few days.
After the team left Baozhou.
Zhao Zhen sat in the carriage, holding a basket of eggs in his arms, and said with emotion: "I didn't expect that I would be so popular among the people."
Cao Wei laughed in a low voice: "The situation in Baozhou is different from elsewhere. In the past years, Kou Ji supervised the army here and saw the suffering of the people in Baozhou. With your will, he severely killed a group of corrupt officials in Baozhou. Officials, allocated land to the people and taught the people how to get rich.
Now Baozhou is a rare and prosperous land in the border area.
Everything is given by you and Kou Ji.
They naturally appreciate your merits. "
Zhao Zhen pondered and said: "After Kou Ji is still in power, will there be no big wealthy family who care about their land?"
Cao Wei smiled indifferently: "The rich and powerful people don't have the guts. Your sanctuary is standing all over Baozhou. Duke Chen will also send people to Baozhou from time to time to inspect it.
The rich and powerful will not dare to break ground on your head unless they are guilty of eating the bear heart and leopard. "
When Zhao Zhen heard this, he laughed and said: "Chen Lin, an old man, has done a lot of things behind my back."
Chen Lin didn't know when she appeared in the carriage. Hearing Zhao Zhen's words, she smiled dryly: "The slave maid also helped the official to spread a little blessing."
Zhao Zhen glanced at Chen Lin, "You did a good job on this errand."
Speaking of this, Zhao Zhen held the egg in his arms and smiled: "Speaking of which, this is the first time I have received a generous gift from the people."
Cao Wei smiled and said: "The people are simple. The officials give them a bite of living food, and they can work hard for the officials."
"I don't want them to work hard for me, I want them to live well."
"In order to clean up all the enemies around, the people can live well."
"..."
Zhao Zhen and Cao Wei enjoyed the offerings of the common people, talked, and entered Zhuozhou.
The people in Zhuozhou are far more crazy than the people in Baozhou.
They blocked more roads and offered more gifts.
The people of Zhuozhou had lived like slaves under the rule of the Liao people.
After Cao Wei regained Zhuozhou, they returned to the Song Dynasty.
Zhao Zhen spared them money and food, and allocated land to them.
Kou Ji once sent soldiers and horses stationed to help them repair bridges and make up roads.
Now the people of Zhuozhou can finally live like individuals.
They have truly experienced the dire straits, so they cherish their rich life even more.
They knew that Song was about to go to war with Liao, and they almost helped each other out.
Almost all of the things at home were taken out and sent to the army.
Their idea is very simple. Even if they are hungry, they should feed their soldiers and horses so that they can take the other eleven states back, so that the people in the other eleven states can live as prosperous as them.
They wanted to deliver things to Gao Gong Gong when they were leading troops across the border.
Respectfully did not dare to accept it.
Now that Zhao Zhen is crossing the border, they can only stop Zhao Zhen and deliver things to Zhao Zhen.
At first, Zhao Zhen thought that the people in Zhuozhou were the same as the people in Baozhou, but only gave some small gifts, but after he saw what the people in Zhuozhou gave, he knew that things might be different from what he had imagined.
He dispatched Chen Lin to inquire briefly, only to realize that the people of Zhuozhou almost fully supported him in the battle with the Liao people.
After Zhao Zhen learned of this, he did not dare to accept anything from the people of Zhuozhou.
Not only did they confiscated things, they also sent officials to explain to the people that the court did not lack food, and told them that the court would take back the remaining eleven prefectures in Yanyun Sixteen Prefecture.
Zhao Zhen did this because he was afraid that the people would feel uncomfortable if they didn't give him things.
Zhao Zhen and Cao Wei walked down the road from Zhuozhou people all the way to Tongtai Pass and stood at Tongtai Pass.
Zhao Zhen said something coldly, "When I was in court, no matter what I did, I would not explain it to others. Now that there is no gift from the people, I actually have to send officials to explain it carefully.
I think too much, or my heart is softened. "
Cao Wei smiled and said: "The officials are not thinking too much, nor are they soft-hearted. The officials just feel that such people who value love and righteousness should be treated kindly."
Zhao Zhen thought about it, nodded and smiled: "You are right..."
Cao Wei bowed his hand slightly to Zhao Zhen and said: "Now when you arrive at Tongtai Pass, the minister should part ways with the official family. The official family is sitting at Tongtai Pass. The minister will go outside the city of Youzhou and meet the Liao Emperor Yelulong for a while. thread."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhen said with a serious face: "I sent a few court ladies to follow you."
Cao Wei shook his head slowly, "It is not appropriate to have female relatives in the army."
Zhao Zhen said solemnly: "You have to be served by someone with your bones and others, so I am not at ease."
Cao Wei pondered for a moment and said, "If the officials really want to send, send a few clever eunuchs."
When Zhao Zhen heard the words, he immediately looked at Chen Lin.
Chen Lin didn't say anything, and went down to select eight clever eunuchs and let them go to serve Cao Wei.
Cao Wei rushed to the battlefield outside Youzhou City with eight eunuchs and 40,000 soldiers.
Zhao Zhen led 10,000 Heavenly Martial Forces and 1,000 Yulin Guards, staying at Tongtai Pass.
After Cao Wei rushed outside Youzhou City, he saw 110,000 Forbidden Army soldiers and 240,000 local soldiers stationed outside Youzhou City.
In the past, Liao Emperor Yelu Longxu led heavy troops to attack Tongtai Pass, and now Cao Wei led 390,000 troops to attack Youzhou.
After Cao Wei arrived in the army, Gao Fang obediently gave up the army's big account.
Cao Wei raised his breath, sat in the Great Tent of the Chinese Army, and asked, "Is Liao Emperor Yelu Longxu in Youzhou City?"
The high place said in a solemn voice: "According to the scout's report, there are still two days left."
Cao Wei resolutely said: "Go, lead 40,000 soldiers and horses to fight Youzhou City first, and try the water."
From a high place, he looked at Cao Wei in awe.
Cao Wei stared, "Why, you are afraid of hitting Youzhou City? Yelu Longxu hasn't arrived yet, you are afraid, Yelu Longxu has led the army, and you are not scared to pee your pants?"
Gao Chu said with dissatisfaction: "How can I be afraid of Yelu Longxu, I just don't understand the purpose of fighting Youzhou City now."
Cao Wei stared at Gao Chugong and snorted coldly, "Do I need an explanation for you?"
Gao Chu Gong didn't dare to talk back, so he hurried down and ordered his troops to attack Youzhou City.
Forty thousand soldiers went to attack Youzhou City, and naturally they couldn't win Youzhou City.
Although the Liao Emperor Yelu Longxu had not led a heavy army to Youzhou City, there were many soldiers and horses stationed in Youzhou City.
Youzhou City is not only Nanjing in the Five Capitals of the Liao State, but also a military center of the Liao State.
There are more than 80,000 soldiers guarded.
There are more than 80,000 elite soldiers, almost all of whom are drawn from the sixteen states of Yanyun.
Almost all of them are Hans.
Among them are the descendants of traitor generals, and some descendants of Han generals who were conquered by the Liao State after Yan Yun was ceded out.
The combat effectiveness is good.
It is that the armaments are a bit worse than that of Da Song.
Cao Wei sent Gao Chu Gong to attack Youzhou City, which meant to test and put pressure on Liao Emperor Yelu Longxu.
Liao Emperor Yelu Longxu led 500,000 soldiers and horses to go south, there must be a certain deployment.
Cao Wei first sent Wang Kai to break the Dading Mansion, and then Li Zhaoliang to take the Feihukou, and now he sent people to attack Youzhou City, which would inevitably force the Liao Emperor Yelu Longxu to disrupt his previous deployment.
In addition, Dading Mansion was conquered and Feihukou was breached.
Attacking Youzhou City now would give Liao Emperor Yelu Longxu the illusion that Youzhou City would also be broken.
The Liao Emperor Yelu Longxu will definitely step up his march.
The art of war is clear, and the military is expensive and fast.
But once it exceeds a certain amount, too fast is not a good thing.
It's easy to mess up soon, and it's easy to make mistakes.
If you make a mistake, there is a loophole.
"It's a pity, I'm afraid I won't be able to fulfill Yang Wenguang's promise."
After Cao Wei left the tent of the Chinese Army at a high place, he slumped weakly on the seat and muttered to herself.
The last time he attacked Yanyun Sixteen Prefecture, Cao Wei had promised Yang Wenguang that when he attacked Youzhou City, he sent Yang Wenguang over and let him take the lead.
It's a pity that you didn't hit Youzhou City last time.
This time we hit Youzhou City, but Yang Wenguang was in Xingqing Mansion, not here.
Yang Wenguang now shoulders the important task of guarding the northern border of the Great Song Dynasty, and Cao Wei has no way to dispatch him here.
Last time, the Liao Emperor Yelu Longxu sent Xiao Xiaomu, the King of Liao Yan, to attack the northern border of the Song Dynasty.
This time, it is difficult to guarantee that the Liao Emperor Yelu Longxu would not send troops and horses to attack the northern border of the Song Dynasty.
After all, the Northwest Road and Southwest Road of Liao State bordering the northern part of the Great Song Dynasty.
Cao Wei knew what Yang Wenguang's purpose was to participate in the war against Youzhou City.
To welcome back the corpse of his ancestor Yang Ye.
"If you really broke through Youzhou City, the old man would cheekily ask the official to ask the official to help you pick up General Yang's body and send it back to Bianjing City. This is not an insult to General Yang.
The loyalty and courage of the Song Dynasty should be worshipped by the people of Song Dynasty, not by the Liao people. "
It didn't take long for Cao Wei to talk to herself.
Gong Gao had already ordered 40,000 soldiers and horses and left the barracks, heading straight for Youzhou City.
Although Gao Chu Gong didn't have any handsome talents, he was more than enough to be a vanguard general.
In addition, the students he taught over the years have all entered the army and become basic officers in the army. He also has some prestige in the army.
So even if he is not familiar with the soldiers and horses under his command, he can use those students to control his soldiers and horses as he wishes.
Gao Chu Gong led the troops and horses to attack Youzhou City, which was purely a temptation.
So there are not so many twists and turns to speak, pull out, set out the battle, and just fight.
The roar of artillery fire sounded when Gong Gong arrived at the foot of Youzhou City from a high place.
Hundreds of artillery fired all at once, bombarding the walls of Youzhou City. The walls shook and the bricks were scattered.
The Liao general sitting on the wall wanted to rush out of Youzhou City and swallow the Song army.
Dog days are too bully.
Isn’t it good for everyone to play with swords, guns, swords and halberds
Must use artillery as a weapon of war to bully people.
My Liao soldier had just set up his posture and drove the crossbow. You came over with a shot, and the people and the crossbow were blasted into scum.
How do you fight this? !
"The archer is ready!"
"Choo me!"
When General Liao was angry, he immediately ordered the archer to fight back.
After the archers started to shoot against Song Jun.
The Liao Jiang immediately sent someone to pass the news to the Liao Emperor Yelu Longxu.
"Go, tell your majesty that Song Bing has begun to attack Youzhou City."
The messenger rushed out of Youzhou City and reported the news to the Liao Emperor Yelu Longxu.
The artillery and the crossbow crossed and fired at each other for a while.
Gong Gao led the troops and horses to formally attack the city.
Gao Chu Gong didn't have any reservations, and all 40,000 soldiers and horses were pushed up.
The sound of shouting and killing instantly filled the entire Youzhou City inside and outside.
In the Song Army Camp outside Youzhou City, soldiers surrounded the camp, staring at Youzhou City full of fighting spirit.
One by one can't wait to replace the soldiers who are siege.
It wasn't that they were warlike, it was because Kou Ji became the number one leader in the military, and the rewards were too big, and they couldn't help but be warlike.
After a great battle, the land was divided and the money was rewarded, and some places were returned to the fat lady.
The soldiers all wanted to go up and fight.
If you lose, your father and mother brothers enjoy wealth.
If you win the fight, the whole family enjoys wealth.
There is no reason not to fight.
The Song troops outside Youzhou City were full of militant hearts.
People in Youzhou City are panicking.