Winter has come, and the penetrating moisture is rising from the mountains.
Jiange changed its flag and changed its flag. In the mountains to the southeast of Jiange, the military camps of the Jin Kingdom stretched long, and it was impossible to see the end at a glance.
The flags of various colors are mixed, the most is the pennant with the red sun in Phnom Penh, the rest of the five-color iron tower, the black border with dragon pattern, etc., are the flags of the pure Jurchen army.
In addition, Xi people, Liao people, and Liaodong Han people have different flags. Some are named after totems such as Costume Green, Wolf, Black Magpie, etc., guarding a huge handsome flag. Each handsome flag symbolizes the name of a hero who once shocked the world.
Among them, the 20,000 Jurchen Yanshan Guards who were once commanded by Wanyan Loushi, the god of war, and the more than 10,000 directly-affiliated troops who resigned from their command in the past still retain their establishment. Over the past few years, under Zong Han's hands, the flags of the two armies were dyed white, and they were trained endlessly. This southern expedition was regarded as a shameful battle, and the one who directly led them was Wanyan Xiebao, the great king of Baoshan.
The Huaxia Army has a grudge against the Jurchen, and the Jurchen side also regards the sacrifice of Lou Shi and Ci Buchu as a great shame. All the way through the southern expedition, this army is waiting to repay the blood debt of the leader who was killed back then from the Huaxia Army.
After several days of operation of the Central Army tent, the most important civil servants and generals in the Central and Western Route Army of the Southern Expedition were all gathered this morning.
In addition to Xi Yin and Yin Shuke who are still in charge of the Eastern Front affairs, the Jurchen generals gathered here at the moment are headed by Wanyan Zonghan, followed by Ba Lisu, Wanyan Saba, Zhenzhu King Wanyan Sheyema, Baoshan King Wanyan Xiebao, Gao Qingyi, Ruilili, Dalai, Yu Yu... Most of them are veterans who participated in one or two southern expeditions. In addition, Hanchen and Han Qixian, who are deeply used by Zong Han, are in charge of materials, food and grass transportation. Things.
In addition, many generals of the Wu Dynasty who surrendered to the Jurchens on the way, such as Li Huan, Guo Turan, Houji, etc., were called over to attend the meeting as nonvoting delegates.
A huge map showing the conditions of Jiange to Chengdu and other places was hung up, and the person responsible for explaining it was Gao Qingyi, who was both civil and military. Compared with Han Qixian, a thoughtful Han minister, Gao Qingyi has a strong and stubborn character, and is the most capable foreign minister under Zong Han's command. In the plan of this southern expedition, Zong Han and Xi Yin originally planned to use him to stay in Yunzhong, but later brought him to lead the 30,000 Bohai elite soldiers in the southern expedition team.
"The sword pavilion is down, the battle is imminent!"
Walking in front of everyone, Gao Qingyi, dressed in soft armor, has extremely thick eyebrows. He used to be a minister of Liao, and later he was reused under Zong Han's command. . The deepest impression of everyone on him is probably his drooping brows and eyes, which at first glance seem indifferent, but when he opens his eyes, he has a murderous aura.
"In the past few days, you have all made preparations to fight the so-called Huaxia Army. Today, the commander called to tell you that this battle is imminent. You have passed the sword pavilion and every move, please act in accordance with the military law. , if there is the slightest overstep, the military law will not be tolerated. This is the premise of this war. "
Gao Qingyi's eyebrows swept across the back of the camp, without exaggerating his tone, then he picked up the pole and turned his attention to the map behind.
"In front of us is the Huaxia Fifth Army guarding the southwest by the Black Flag, with a total of 60,000 people. Now it has fully pressed forward to the front line of Zizhou, Huangming County, and Yuyuxi. From the front of Huangming, Yuyuxi to Zizhou. The range of more than forty miles is the most critical part of this southern expedition."
He used a wooden pole to draw a circle. From Jiange to Zizhou, the total distance is 100 miles. There are two main roads. Huangming County and Yuyuxi are close to the dividing point of these two roads. The Huaxia Army pressed the front line here, obviously, not only planning to fight a defensive battle in Zizhou.
For the veterans who have fought for many years, the strength ratio this time and the strategy adopted by the opponent are a situation that is more difficult to understand. The Jurchen West Route Army originally had 300,000 troops going south, and there were damages and divisions on the way. The main force that arrived at Jiange was only about 200,000. However, several Wu Dynasty troops were recruited on the way, and 200,000 to 300,000 soldiers were captured near Jiange. If the Han civilians were cannon fodder, if they moved forward as a whole, they could be called an army of one million in ancient times.
On the other hand, the Huaxia Army on the opposite side had only more than 60,000 main force.
It's not enough to defend the city, let alone pushing the front line halfway, even if there are many mountains and mountains between Jiange and Zizhou, to defend, how can it be better than the city wall.
But in the face of the Huaxia Army before the "last battle", the Jurchen generals did not blindly support the elders. At least at this meeting, Gao Qingyi did not intend to comment on this. He had a banner with a list be hung next to the map.
"In the Black Flag Army, the Huaxia Fifth Army is the main force under Ning Yi's command. Their military name is different from that of the Wu Dynasty and my Dajin. He Zhicheng, a native of Ninghua in Hedong, served as a general in the Wu Rui camp under Qin Shaoqian during the Jinghan period, and then rebelled with Ning Yi. In the battle of Xiaocanghe, he was the deputy commander of the Huaxia Army, and finally evacuated south with Ning Yi. Watch his use of troops , follow the steps step by step, there are no bright spots, but you can't be careless, he is the chess that Ning Yi uses the most, and if you play against him, you will play against Ning Yi."
"The first division of the Fifth Army, the division commander Han Jing, was originally the leader of Luliangshan Qingmu Village, and now he is the leader of the Luliangshan family in the Huaxia Army. As far as we know, this is the first place where Ning Yi made wiring and training. In the first battle of Bianliang, this man led 2,000 Qingmu cavalry to the south, and attacked Moutuogang with the bottom of the pot... This man is agile and flexible in his use of troops, has strong adaptability, has a strategy and understands the overall situation, and is extremely difficult to deal with. It is very likely that they will be arranged as a reserve team to assist in the rescue."
"... Huaxia Fifth Army, Second Division, Division Commander Pang Liuan, former general of the Wu Rui Battalion, Qin Shaoqian rebelled against his direct line, look at this man's use of troops, stable, good at defense, not good at offense, good in frontal combat, but not underestimate the enemy, according to previous information, the second The division has the most iron cannons, and if he really fights head-on, against his iron cannon formation, I am afraid no one will be able to rush in front of him... To face this person, you will need a special force."
"The third division, the division commander Liu Chengzong, took people to Xuzhou last year, and moved to the Liangshan area in September this year. It is the trouble of His Royal Highness King Lu (Wanyanchang). There are several generals under Qin Shaoqian in the Wurui camp. Perhaps the most difficult group to deal with here, but for now, ignore him."
"Commander of the Fourth Division, Qu Zhengyan, this is the Black Flag Army who joined it after the rebellion, a direct descendant promoted by Ning Yi. After Wu Jingping, he joined the Black Flag Army, starting with the soldiers at the bottom, and in the northwest with the Xiaocang River. Rapid rise during several years of war."
"... Today, the generals of the Huaxia Army are mostly meritorious ministers who followed Ning Yi's uprising. Back then, the generals of the Wurui Camp, He Zhicheng, Li Yi, Pang Liuan, and Liu Chengzong were all in high positions. There is no bright spot to speak of. Later, Qin Shaoqian relied on his father's background to concentrate on training, and then to the battle of Xia Village, Ning Yi did his best to arouse their ambition. These people can now have the corresponding status and ability, can It was said that Ning Yi and others knew how to make good use of them and slowly brought them out, but this is not the same as what he said..."
"After joining the Black Flag Army, this person first emerged in the battle with Xixia, but at that time he only made a contribution to become the leader of the Black Flag Army, that is, the ten commander. It was not until the end of the three-year war of Xiao Canghe that he gradually entered the public. In the field of vision, during the three-year war, he was active in Luliang and the northwest, and was ordered several times in danger. Later, he recruited a large number of Han troops in the Central Plains. By the end of the three-year war, he led nearly 10,000 troops, of which 70% were. The Central Plains Army, which was hastily incorporated, can actually achieve some results under his command."
Gao Qingyi glanced around and paused slightly: "In those days, I did not lose the commander and led the army to attack the northwest and break through Yanzhou. Ning Yi led his troops to quickly outflank, and General Dalai led more than ten thousand troops nearby. They attacked Ning Yi together, but they were blocked by a Chinese army. Although this army was not strong, it kept intercepting and harassing General Dalai for a day and a night, so that Ning Yi secretly broke through the city without losing his words. Shuai died in Yanzhou."
"The army at that time was a gang of soldiers from the Central Plains that Qu Zhengyan hastily formed. Among them, there were less than 2,000 trained Huaxia troops... These information were later found out under the auspices of Lord Gushen. "
When he said these words, everyone in the seat could not help but be moved. Dalai clenched his fists with both hands, his eyes were firm, but he didn't say anything. At that time, in order to avenge Lou Shi, he led a large army to the northwest. He was one of the lieutenants. It was really bloody rivers of blood, both sides you come and go, endlessly.
At that time, the Huaxia Army was already red-eyed. The number of people was less than a day, and the morale was higher than a day. Facing the Jurchen offensive and the reinforcements coming from the Central Plains, the Huaxia Army continued to fight back. With a sense of despair that the whole world will be buried with shares.
For such a madman, a reasonable person can't help but feel afraid. The millions of Han troops in the Central Plains were frightened in the later period, and after he died, Dalai was ordered to take the Jurchen army to deal with the Huaxia army. At that time, he also I'm thinking about how not to be dragged by these guys and die together.
Of course, they learned later that in the second half of the Xiaocanghe War, Ning Yi was already arranging to move to the south. He planted spies among the millions of Han troops, launched a public opinion war, and exaggerated that the Huaxia Army had done everything to bring people to bury. The atmosphere, secretly, is taking advantage of the power of the killing speech to transfer the power. Dalai and others were confused by the fierce offensive on the front line, and finally failed to stop the Huaxia Army from retreating to the south.
Afterwards, although he, Yin Shuke, and others led the army to slaughter the entire northwestern land to vent their anger, this whole incident was still the most unforgettable but humiliating humiliation in his life.
In the battle against the Huaxia Army, Dalai had already asked for battle several times in private, so naturally he didn't speak much at this time. Everyone whispered a word or two, and Gao Qingyi continued to speak.
"... This Qu Zhengyan is regarded as Ning Yi's disciple in the Huaxia Army. He has attended Ning Yi's lectures, but his ability to do so on the battlefield is due to his own talent. Strong, but in the use of troops, he has won the wonderful "Han Xin orders troops, the more the better", which should not be underestimated, and may even be the most difficult general in the Southwest Huaxia Army."
"... In addition, the Fourth Division of the Chinese Fifth Army, rumored to be called the Special Operations Division, Chen Tian, the chief of staff who advised Qu Zhengyan and performed military affairs, was Ning Yi's disciple. I will also do more verifications in this fourth division. In the next battle, what kind of tactics may appear in the next battle, you should not take it lightly."
"... The Fifth Division of the Fifth Army, the division commander Yu Zhongdao, a native of the Northwest, was born in the Western Army of Chong's family, and could be regarded as a servant of the caretaker after Chong Lie's death. This man did not show much in the Western Army and joined the Huaxia Army Later, there was no outstanding record, but the military affairs were well organized, and Ning Yi's command of the fifth division was also like an arm. , The fifth division, the army of 100,000 Wu Dynasty, destroying the dry and pulling the rot, it is not troublesome. If we underestimate the enemy, we may not be able to get much better in the future."
"In addition, there is news from the west that the 20,000 elites Ning Yi arranged in the Dayang tribe at the border of Tubo and Dali have already moved eastward. More than 20,000 people participated in the battle of Xiaocanghe, and most of them were evacuated at the end. The elite team. Lord Gushen sent envoys to try to instigate Guo Yaoshi, who is now avoiding Tubo, to buy the bottom of Dayang... But Guo Yaoshi changed his color and didn't dare to do it..."
Gao Qingyi talked about the participants in this war. Now the senior officials of the Huaxia Army are just the beginning. The Jurchen may have a lot of discussions on weekdays, but the generals of the Wu Dynasty who surrendered at the rear couldn't help but be stunned.
For many things in the Huaxia Army, their understanding is not as detailed as Gao Qingyi. In these piles of information, it is conceivable that the Jurchen prepared for this war as early as a few years ago. It has already started in every way.
In the past ten years, although people in the Wu Dynasty often sang down the Jin Kingdom, saying that they would quickly go to the end of being born in trouble and dying in peace, but this southern expedition proved that their power has not weakened too much. From the attention of generals like Zong Han and Gao Qingyi, they can gradually see clearly what the outline and face of the black flag on the opposite side...
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After the morning battle meeting was over, the 2nd Division of the Fifth Army would be dispatched from Zizhou.
At noon, tens of thousands of soldiers of the Huaxia Army gathered in the long shed that served as the canteen on the side of the barracks. Officers and soldiers were discussing what might happen in this war.
On the side of the long shed, Ning Yi and many high-ranking officers were also seated here for dinner. Chief of Staff Li Yi, Commander of the Second Division Pang Liuan, Commander of the First Division Han Jing, and Qu Zhengyan of the Fourth Division were all gathered here. There are some brigade and regiment leaders of the second division. The crowd gathered to discuss the war, but they did not shy away from the surrounding soldiers.
"This battle is actually not easy to fight..."
"After so many years, I have never seen a good fight."
"After Wanyan Agu was beaten to the present, the founding heroes of the Jin Kingdom are still alive, and they are basically here... Well, only Wu Qimai, Xi Yin, and Yin Shuke are missing..."
"The main force is 200,000, and the surrendered Han army randomly gathered 200,000 to 300,000, 500,000... They are not afraid of being squeezed to death on the road."
"They also arrested hundreds of thousands of people, adding up to a guard, haha."
"Be optimistic, don't underestimate the enemy... Tuo Li Su, Sa Ba, Yu Yu, Xu Lili, Gao Qingyi, Zong Han's family... They are all veterans who attacked Bianliang ten years ago, with countless lives in their hands, not old soldiers. Comparable. Those who laughed at them before, are now bearing fruit on the tomb tree."
"I didn't underestimate the enemy, I'm sweating on my hands right now, look, but ah, it's clear, there's no way out... 500,000 people, they won't necessarily win."
"No, who's grave will plant trees..."
"...Think of it this way. Xiaocanghe fought for three years, and then shrunk here for five or six years. The Central Plains collapsed. It's time for us to show the limelight. Otherwise, people would say that the Huaxia Army was lucky and rebelled. Running to the northwest, Xiao Canghe couldn’t beat it, and then ran all the way to the southwest, and then hit Luqiaoshan, many people think it doesn’t count… This time has come.”
"Theoretically speaking, there is a huge disparity in troops, and it is indeed relatively safe to defend the city..."
"There is no way... 50,000 to 60,000 people and Mr. Ning are all guarded in Zizhou. It is true that they can't defeat them, but if I were Zonghan, I would surround Zizhou with elite soldiers, and put all the troops of the Wu Dynasty behind Zizhou and burn them to death. Looting. Zizhou goes back to the river, we can only watch, that is a dead word. Fighting more with less is nothing more than taking advantage of the terrain and muddying the water. In the future, we can see if we can touch some fish... For example, touch Zonghan Two sons' fish, hehehehe..."
"Hey... your Fourth Army is full of bad water, this idea can be beat..."
"This is called attacking it and it will be rescued. Confidential, confidential... Jie Jie Jie Jie..."
"Understand, understand... Jie Jie Jie Jie Jie Jie..."
Among the middle and high-level officers of Huaxia, the basic ideas of this war have been unified. Of course, the chat at the dinner table is not a real secret. It is just that everyone was nervous before the war, and officers from several different armies met. It's cool to joke casually.
Ning Yi didn't stop this kind of thing, and occasionally he also participated in it and poured some bad water. Watching the head of the regiment and the staff at the next table gossip each other, he and Han Jing, Qu Zhengyan and others were also joking and wrangling.
When the Jurchen kills him, it is not realistic to stay in Zizhou, so he can only move forward from Zizhou and make a fuss about the rugged mountain and forest terrain first. The second division led by Pang Luan was the main force in the fight. It was set up in the afternoon. After the second division was set up, a team of pack horses of more than 5,000 people followed. This was originally a full-fledged horse belonging to the Commercial Department of the Huaxia Army. It is now under the command of Han Jing.
Although there is the Chengdu Plain in the southwest, outside the Chengdu Plain, there are rugged mountain roads. To take such a mountain road, you need a short-footed Yunnan horse. Although it is not easy to use in the battlefield, it is superior in endurance and is suitable for taking the dangerous road on the mountain. . On the battlefield from Zizhou to Jiange, if there is an urgent need for rescue, this horse team will provide the best transport capacity.
In the Huaxia Army, Han Jing used his troops wisely and had also commanded the horse team. He was suitable for the firefighting team in the middle. However, in the past few days, the fourth division commander, Qu Zhengyan, has been entangled with him, and he has been begging for three hundred points with him. Horses, and then want to ask for two hundred more. Every day, he also pestered Han Jing and said, "I have an idea that may be useful in the future. Brother Han, think about helping me..."
Regarding Qu Zhengyan, a "little old man" who is frowning and thinking seriously all day long, Han Jing is sometimes willing to help, but sometimes he is more broken: "What a joke, because you are worthy of the right time, place and people. I want to give orders to the company level, you go away, you go away, and you let the people below concentrate on fighting, okay!"
"No, no, Master Han, I just chose those points on the side of your guard. Jurchen is very likely to be fooled. You just have to say hello to the regiment leaders you have arranged in advance, and I have a way to send the signal. , you can take a look at our plan..."
"Look at your balls, it's too complicated, I can't understand it."
"No, no, Master Han's use of troops is flexible and eclectic, just to cooperate... cooperate."
"I used to be a bandit! I don't understand the calculations of you scholars! Don't praise me!"
"...Then you give me two hundred horses."
"...I..." Han Jing was so angry, "I'll give you a piece of shit!"
This kind of thing happened occasionally, so Han Jing came to Ning Yi to complain while eating, but Ning Yi waved his hand and didn't participate: "It's none of my business, it's none of my business, why don't you beat him up, Qu Zhengyan said. It looks like it won't be beaten…”
In fact, this kind of thing is not just nonsense. In the Huaxia Army, this division commander's behavior is relatively special. Rather than being a soldier, he is more like a chess player who is taking long exams at any time. He is thin, frowning, and has a serious expression. He is extremely talented in commanding, training, commanding, and operations. , This is a trait that emerged in the few years of Xiao Canghe's war.
During the most brutal battle in those three years, the members of the Huaxia Army were training and dying. There were many talents honed in the middle, and Qu Zhengyan was the most dazzling group. He first took over the position of platoon leader in a big battle, then rescued several staff members headed by Chen Tian, and later captured hundreds of the brave Central Plains Han army. After a little reorganization and intimidation, he took into the battlefield.
With the foundation of hundreds of Han troops, he rescued hundreds of trapped Chinese soldiers, and then the two sides fought side by side. In the cruel running and battle, Qu Zhengyan's judgment on the enemy's strategy and tactics was almost perfect, and then he walked on the edge of life and death again and again with the assistance of Chen Tian and others, sometimes even as if he was deliberately testing Yama's bottom line.
For example, a team of less than 2,000 people instigated more than 7,000 Han troops in the Central Plains to attack the tens of thousands of main forces in Dalai. These two thousand people were also divided into two groups, one group pretending to be the main force, and the other group pretending to be reinforcements. At that time, the "reinforcement" happened to appear to give a booster to his own people. In the most dangerous battles in Xiao Canghe, he acted as a god and a ghost, not only deceiving the enemy, but also deceiving himself. Of course, the ones who deceived the most were the surrendered Han troops, and the survivors of these Han troops are now the same. They are all official members of the Huaxia Army.
The tightrope walking this time is just helpless. Many times it is only a slight difference, and it is possible that the whole line will collapse on his own side, but every time it makes Qu Zhengyan successful, sometimes Ning Yi is stunned by his operation. Got chills down my spine.
It is also because of this record that after the Xiaocanghe War, Qu Zhengyan was promoted to the brigade commander. Later, when the troops increased, he naturally went to the position of the division commander. Of course, it was also because of this style that the Huaxia Army talked about the Fourth Army of the Fifth Army. Teachers, they all like to describe them as "a belly of bad water".
The success of Qu Zhengyan's actions is naturally not just luck. One is his judgment and grasp of battlefield planning and the enemy's intentions, and the second is his clear understanding and control of his soldiers. In this regard, Ning Yi pays more attention to achieving this with data, but Qu Zhengyan is more of pure talent. He is more like a calm chess player, who accurately recognizes the enemy's intentions and accurately grasps his hands. The role of the pieces, accurately put them in the right position.
On the other hand, it lies in the assistance of Chen Tian and others in the staff.
Ning Yi's lectures in the Huaxia Army were more important in the early stage than art, and in the later stage than Tao. Chen Tian, Tang Minjie and others were all born in the early stage of the tendency to focus on techniques. They analyzed various means and emphasized the purpose. There are many students in the school, and his usual creed is "there is no idea that can't be used, it only depends on how you implement it." Chen Tian is a pragmatic person, and all day long, he frowns and thinks about how to implement various ideas.
They do not pursue brainstorming, but no matter what the problem is, Chen Tian only considers implementation, and may be called a master of action in later generations. It is also with Chen Tian's assistance that Qu Zhengyan's many murderous behaviors can be more properly implemented.
The pair frowned and took exams all day, and occasionally Ning Yi called them a frowning duo, but Qu Zhengyan was more like a simple chess player, and others viewed him positively. Hehehe, he was considered "a slut" by a group of people.
The Fourth Division had a lot of plans and plans, some of which could only be completed by themselves, and some that needed to cooperate with allies. Qu Zhengyan came to harass Han Jing, but it was actually a way of communication. If the plan was reliable, Han Jing knew it. If Han Jing's opposition is fierce, Qu Zhengyan also has a sufficient understanding of the attitude and tendencies of the first division.
He also harassed Pang Luan and Yu Zhongdao before. Pang Luan was arrogant, and Yu Zhongdao was honest. The negotiation between the two sides was not as dramatic as that between him and Han Jing.
"By the way, I still have an idea that I didn't make clear earlier..."
"Tell you an egg, it's time to eat."
"Dalai over there, in the battle of Xiaocanghe, he originally wanted to rescue Yanzhou. I dragged him for a day and a night, but he was killed by the teacher without losing his resignation. He must not be reconciled. I won't meet him this time. If he goes to the left, I will consider going to the right. If he goes to the right, I will choose the left. If something happens, Brother Han will help me to hold him back. I will just say that, of course, when it comes to the war, the overall situation is the most important. "
"Why? Are you afraid of him?"
"Chen Tian said that it would be easier to do it by drying him first. I think it makes sense."
"...hehe, you guys are really full of bad water."
"... We still have an idea. He appears, and we can use me as bait to lure him into the bait."
"... um, what's going on?"
"The battle situation is changing rapidly. The specifics will be discussed later, but I have to run faster. General Han will divide me two hundred horses..."
"… go away."
"It's all for China."
Qu Zhengyan frowned, with a sincere expression on his face.
In this way, the two sides quarreled with each other, and Ning Yi occasionally participated in it. Soon after, people picked up their playful mood, the troops on the barracks and school grounds formed a phalanx, the words of mobilization echoed in the ears of the soldiers, and their relatives in the rear might be thought of in their minds.
The beacon smoke was solemn and murderous, and the main force of the second division was launched. Ning Yi, Li Yi, Qu Zhengyan, Han Jing and others stood on the wooden platform by the roadside and saluted solemnly.
The front lines dozens of miles away also have troops guarding them. In the more complex and vast mountains and mountains, the conflicts and killings of the scouts have started and lasted for several days...
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In the large tent of the Jurchen military camp, Gao Qingyi dropped the wooden pole on the map.
"... At this time, our scouts are already in the mountains and forests within thirty to sixty miles southwest, and they are in close contact with the scouts of the Black Flag Army. According to the reports of the scouts, they are almost all on the roads that they can walk in the mountains and forests in the southwest. Mine has been laid..."
"... Over the years, the Black Flag Army has developed in the southwest and has the strongest firearms. It is not afraid of landmines in head-to-head combat. It's just to drive the Han people to wade through for a while. But if you encounter this landmine array when you are caught off guard, the situation may be very dangerous... "
Gao Qingyi said this, Zong Han in the back looked at the people in the camp, and said, "If the Huaxia army is too dependent on this mine, you can go to the mountains in the southwest."
"What the commander said is very true." Gao Qingyi nodded, and then raised the pole again, "Except for the mines, the Huaxia Army relies on the iron cannons first. The Huaxia Army has great craftsmanship. We are more than ten steps away…”
"...Like our side, at this time, there are already a large number of hand-throwing fire and thunder in the Huaxia Army, which can be thrown with one hand, and can reach dozens of steps. Against this object, the infantry has no power to rush into the formation..."
"...Furthermore, all generals need to be careful. There are special muskets in the Huaxia army, and the projectile can be fired as far as a hundred meters away. According to the report of the spies, the Huaxia army likes to fire this thing in the dense forest, so when each army moves forward , the scouts with the army must be scattered hundreds of feet, and the hidden dangers must not be taken lightly..."
"… hot air balloon… "
"... the musket formation..."
In the huge tent, Gao Qingyi listed one by one the killer weapons possessed by the Huaxia army on the opposite side. The sound seemed to be knocking on everyone's heart. Most of them showed a bloodthirsty and determined look.
As the wind blew, it seemed that there was still fog flowing in the mountains. The Jin Kingdom scouts, who were once old hunters, walked carefully through the forest. When they saw unusual movements and landforms, they threw stones at them. The Huaxia Army scouts with long knives are also sneaking over from different places.
The slaughter swept up, occasionally even mixed with the explosion of earth mines, and sometimes even saw rare birds still flying in the forest.
These voices are the prelude to this war.
In the stretches of military camps where hundreds of thousands of troops are stationed, Jurchen has made all the preparations. This is under the auspices of Zong Han, Xi Yin and others, the accumulation of Jurchen has already begun a few years ago. After Gao Qingyi explained the whole situation clearly, piece by piece, Wanyan Zonghan stood up from his seat, and then started his formation...
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North of the Yellow River, the Third Division of the Huaxia Fifth Army led by Liu Chengzong had already crossed the Daming Palace.
In a rescue to Wang Shanyue and others last year, the Shandong branch of the Huaxia Army led by Zhu Biao was damaged by more than half in Damingfu, and the Jurchen slaughtered the city again, causing a plague. Now the city is just a desolate ruin under a lonely moon.
The army paid tribute to the dead comrades in front of the ruins, and then turned to Liangshanbo, which was still surrounded by the Han army.
Along the way, I was starving and dying, and Shandong has become a hell on earth.
…
Jindi's counterattack has begun.
At the beginning of October, Yu Yulin led his troops to attack Weisheng, and Liao Yiren and others fled in panic.
Lou Shuwan returned to the city where she once devoted herself to infinite enthusiasm. At this time, the city that had been burned by the fire had not recovered, and there were only a few hungry people in the ruins of the flames.
But soon after, hearing the news that the female prime minister had returned to Wasion, the hungry people in the vicinity gradually began to gather in the direction of Wasion. As for Jindi, Liao Yiren and other big clans have been conscripting troops and exploiting them endlessly in pursuit of victory, but only this bodhisattva-hearted female figure who cares about everyone's livelihood has begun to know this.
The previously cultivated fields have been abandoned, and the splendid palace has collapsed, but as long as there are people, all this will eventually be built again.
The message that the Southwest War is imminent has also reached here.
Lou Shuwan decided on Wasion's reconstruction plan, but the premise of all this was still based on the conditions that the southwest could support.
"Don't let me down... Ning Yi."
Winter was approaching, and the fields could no longer be planted. She ordered the army to continue sieging the city and plundering the land. In reality, she was still worried about the rations of the hungry. In such a gap, she would also unconsciously stare at the southwest, clench her fists with both hands, and cheer for the enemy who killed her father far away...
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On the sea in the southeast, the dragon boat fleet rested on the island and replenished its supplies.
Zhou Pei eliminated some half-hearted people. After that, he made an official wish, boosted his morale, and turned around to wait for another fleet chasing after him.
The Taihu Fleet, the leader of the general called Hu Sunming, led the team to pursue the sea after the gold was surrendered, and at this time it was near.
You can't run away forever, and under the power of Jurchen, it's not easy to land on the shore. Zhou Pei clenched the last strength in his hand, knowing that he must win this battle!
At this moment, she also sacrificed her everything.
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At the same time, Jun Wu led his troops out of Jiangning, and under the siege and interception of Wu Shu and others, he began his escape journey to Fujian.
This humiliating journey is both tempering and military training. In any case, he can no longer be surrounded by the Jurchen army on the edge of the Yangtze River...
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Jiangnan West Road.
After defeating the three Han armies, Chen Fan and his army began to quickly move westward, avoiding the pursuit of the Shulei Speed cavalry who were chasing them all the way.
The team climbed the high foothills, Zhuo Yongqing turned his head and saw the magnificent sunset, the red light sprinkled on the rolling hills.
Qu Qing came from behind: "What a great river and mountain."
After saying this, the middle-aged man walked forward with vigorous steps.
Zhuo Yongqing ran for two steps, chasing forward in the continuous line.
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southwest.
The pre-war atmosphere was not always tense and chilling.
At the pass near Yingzuiyan, the last batch of pre-war preparations were sent by the horse team, and the women's team was watching over the horse team. The Huaxia soldiers were in short supply, and women had already started to work in the workshop. Mao Yishan, who also took up their responsibilities and led his subordinates stationed here, saw his wife Chen Xia also mixed in with the team.
It's kind of like scheming for power.
"You haven't been back for a long time. They want to come and see you before we fight."
Chen Xia is a fiery northwestern woman. Her family died in the war that year. Later, she married Mao Yishan. The regiment led by Mao Yishan was the elite of the 5th Division, a highly-relied attacking group, facing the impending situation of the Jurchen. In the past few months, he had been dispatched to the front and had no chance to return home. Perhaps realizing the unusualness of this war, his wife took the initiative to find him.
"Well, it's nothing." Mao Yishan acquiesced to his wife's behavior, "Is there something wrong at home? Is there anything wrong with the stone?"
Mao Yishan and Chen Xia's child, Xiao Shishi under the nickname of Shitoushan, is three years old this year. Like Mao Yishan, he doesn't show much intelligence, but honestly, he doesn't need to worry too much.
Chen Xia shook her head: "It's okay, the stone is fine."
"Well..." Mao Yishan nodded, "Our position is ahead."
The mountains in the southwest were a little cold and a little damp. The couple walked outside the position. Mao Yishan introduced his position to his wife and introduced her to the dangerous Eagle Mouth Rock that bulged not far ahead. So listen. She was worried in her heart, and later she couldn't help but say, "This kind of battle is very dangerous."
"It's okay, don't worry."
"You can beat it, but it's very dangerous. There are more than half a million Jurchens."
"Well...some people will always die." Mao Yishan said, "There is no way."
"When is a head..."
Mao Yishan was silent for a while.
"... I became a soldier more than ten years ago. When I was in Xia Village, I was still a young boy. That battle was difficult... But Mr. Ning is right. There will be a hundred battles after the battle, and you will have to fight until all your enemies are dead, or you are dead..."
"The army rebelled, went to Qingmu Village, arrived at Xiaocanghe, Dong Zhiyuan fought, and nearly half of the people around him died... Fighting with Lou Shi, fighting with Jurchen, fighting one battle after another, and dying until now. There are not many people around here…”
Mao Yishan recalled these things. He remembered the battle in Xia Village. He had just woken up as a soldier. Now, this battle seems to be endless... Tears welled up in Chen Xia's eyes: " I-I'm afraid of you..."
"... But if no one fights, we will always end up in the Northwest... Come on, be happy, I've fought for half my life, at least I'm not dead now, and I don't necessarily die next... In fact, the most important thing, if I It's nothing to live for half a lifetime, and a stone shouldn't be here for half a lifetime. Let's do it for the stone. Huh?"
He held the face of his rough-skinned, somewhat chubby wife, and while there was no one around, he touched the other's forehead with his forehead, flushed red on the tearful woman's face, and reached out to wipe away the tears.
"Furthermore, Mr. Ning said before that if we can win this battle, the battle of our life will be..."
"The battle of our life..." Mao Yishan looked at Yingzuiyan in the distance: "It's about halfway through."
The dim sky light was about to be sucked in by the rocks in the mountains. The couple walked here and saw the unsurprising scenery, so they spent the last peaceful time before the war.
After his wife left, Mao Yishan sharpened his sword as usual. Although he has rarely dashed in the front line since he became the head of the regiment, this time, he may have a chance.
Every meeting with your family can become a permanent secret.
But it is important to have family behind.
They can only become the Great Wall at the forefront and end everything in front of them.
Whether it's 60,000, 6,000, 600... or even six...
In late October, nearly ten times as many enemies arrived on the battlefield one after another. The fight ignited the curtain of this winter...