"It looks like we have to use all our strength this time. They have a lot of powerful troops."
After a few thoughts flashed through Shi Xingbang's mind, he quickly started to cooperate with Guo Tianming.
Guo Tianming gave Shi Xingbang a knowing look and took over the conversation, "There are quite a few of them, more than twice as many as us, but Lao Shi, don't forget, His Highness gathered them from so many troops.
, and most of them are rebels. Although they have definitely made a lot of progress under His Highness's training these days, Your Highness has not yet conducted in-depth training on them. Furthermore, there is competition between them.
If there is competition... then it will be difficult to work together as a team."
The generals’ eyes became brighter.
They had just learned the news, and they hadn't thought it through so thoroughly at this time.
yes!
To put it mildly, even though His Highness Seventeenth Highness formed the mighty army, it can only be regarded as scattered sand at the moment.
Although this may seem like a hard job, it may not be a good opportunity to get promoted to a higher position!
Some of them want to shine, some want to serve the country, and some simply want to climb up.
But at the end of the day, they all have the desire to climb up.
Then, this opportunity is not to be missed.
"We must show our faces properly this time!"
someone shouted.
Immediately, there was a roar in the room, and the morale was high.
Guo Tianming and Shi Xingbang looked at each other again.
Guo Tianming pressed his hands and said: "Don't take it too lightly now. I know that there are still many powerful people in the mighty army. Ge Yongquan's ability alone is considered top-notch among us, and the other ones
The leaders of the rebel army, they have been able to survive for so many years under the siege of the imperial court, and they have broken through many blockades and come to Chengdu County to join the two highnesses. Their skills are definitely not bad. I heard that many of them were even before that
Disciples of those famous generals of the dynasty."
"After those famous generals hid themselves, they regarded them as new hope and taught them everything they had."
The morale, which had been so high just now, became a little calmer because of his words.
Someone said: "Don't worry, Commander-in-Chief, we will fight as you say, and our brothers will just follow your orders!"
Guo Tianming wanted this kind of effect, so he nodded slightly, "Then let's discuss how to deal with them."
…
Suzhou City.
When the Yongkang Army and the Weiwei Army were all excited about conducting a large-scale exercise, the real dark clouds here were threatening to destroy the city.
The real war is about to begin.
Genius Meng Mengliang, the fourth prince of Liao Dynasty, Yelu, took the opportunity to personally lead a large army to Suzhou City.
There were actually hundreds of thousands of soldiers spread out outside the west gate of Suzhou City. They looked so dark that they couldn't see the edges, and they looked like giant dragons coiling on the ground.
You must know that the total number of defenders in Suzhou City at this time was only more than 20,000. It can be imagined how determined Yelu was to seize Suzhou City in one fell swoop.
If he doesn't move, he will be alone, and if he moves, he will thunder.
On top of the city.
Suzhou magistrate Li Si'an, Fan Sheng and others stood by the battlements with solemn expressions.
Li Si'an looked about ten years older than Fan Sheng. He had a beard and there was a hint of anxiety in his eyes. "The Liao army has already arrived at the city. Why haven't the prince's reinforcements arrived yet?"
He couldn't help but be impatient. Looking at the dark Liao army outside the city, he had a feeling that Suzhou City might be breached at any time.
Fan Sheng sighed imperceptibly from the side, "At the speed of the army's march, it would take at least twenty days for the nearest imperial army of Xuanhua Prefecture to arrive here. The Liao army attacked at this time and was taking advantage of the time.
Yes. They have calculated that our reinforcements are still on their way."
He didn't say anything yet.
Even if reinforcements from Xuanhua Prefecture arrive, they will only be 20,000 forbidden troops. They may not be able to relieve Suzhou's difficulties.
In the end, it was because Fengmenguan fell too quickly that Dayu's situation in the northwest was extremely passive.
If he could hold Fengmen Pass for two months, it would be impossible for the Liao army to break through the Dayu Border Pass.
"Can't they speed up their march?"
Li Si'an seemed a little hysterical because he was too anxious these days.
Fan Sheng shook his head slightly.
When a large army sets out, it is never just a matter of time. Food, grass, weapons, and setting up camp are all very particular.
Although he was very anxious in his heart, he understood that the Xuanhua Mansion's forbidden army was not to blame.
After a pause, he said: "Master Li, let's focus on defending Suzhou now. When the time comes, reinforcements will naturally come. As long as we keep the Liao army firmly outside, we can always wait for reinforcements. I think
, they are definitely trying their best to speed up their march now."
Li Si'an was a purely civil official and did not understand military affairs, but he understood it.
He believed Xu Shidao knew better.
It is a risky move to let the imperial army of Xuanhua Prefecture come to support Suzhou City.
Because except for the imperial army in Xuanhua Prefecture, there is no imperial army in the northwest that can be transferred to Suzhou.
If the Imperial Guards of the Xuanhua Prefecture cannot arrive at Suzhou before the city is defeated, Suzhou will become the territory of the Liao Army. There is a plain to the east of Suzhou with no danger to defend, which is more suitable for the Liao Army's cavalry to charge.
The Liao army's cavalry are already invincible, and by then, they may even eat up the reinforcements from Xuanhua Prefecture.
It was impossible for Xu Shidao not to order the Xuanhua Prefecture Imperial Army to advance at the fastest marching speed.
Therefore, it is useless to rush now. It is better to deal with the Liao army that is approaching the city with all its strength.
Li Si'an stamped his feet, "I don't know much about the battle, so I'll leave it to you, General Fan! I'll go to the city to gather the people!"
There are still many people in Suzhou City. After all, many people are unwilling to leave their homeland.
And this is also a vital force. The common people can't go to the city to defend against the enemy, but they still have no problem helping to carry equipment and rescue injured soldiers.
Li Si'an hurried down to the city.
Fan Sheng clenched his fist.
If Fengmen Pass is lost, he is already a criminal! If Suzhou City is lost again, he will have no shame in going back alive to see Xu Shidao.
The entire Fan family had to be humiliated with him.
Even if he risked his life, he still had to defend Suzhou City!
But at this moment, there was sudden movement in the front line of the Liao army.
Dozens of people were tied up and led out in a string with long ropes.
"Straight bitch!"
Fan Sheng couldn't help but punched the battlement hard.
The skin on his hand suddenly broke, but he didn't notice it, his face was full of anger.
Fan Guanghe, Ling Yonghe and others were captured again!
The Liao army actually brought them to the front of the formation again.