Six hundred and ninetieth eight chapters take the initiative to attack
Chapter 698: Take the initiative
Among the three Northeastern countries, Haixi has always been the weakest.
The founder of the Haixi Dynasty was the Heishui Mohe, a minority from the Northeast. He and Su Shen were of the same clan and ethnicity, and both were one of the ethnic minorities with a long history in Northeast China.
It is not that Haixi has never been strong. During the heyday of the Haixi Dynasty, the entire northeastern China was the territory of Haixi. Their army was invincible and broke through the Great Wall defense line several times, bringing great consequences to the Youyun Sixteen Prefectures.
Great damage and destruction. However, a powerful regime without corresponding civilization support can only maintain its rule with military strength. Once someone is more powerful than him, or his military power collapses, then this powerful
Regimes can quickly become a blip.
After Emperor Qingfeng Honglie failed in his expedition, Haixi's power increased unprecedentedly. However, because of this, the aggressive Haixi king went on a killing spree against other ethnic groups in the country who originally supported him, in an attempt to eradicate dissidents to ensure his control over the entire kingdom.
However, these ethnic minorities are not easy to rule. Under the internal strife between the two sides, wars and peace continued for decades. Because of this, Haixi gradually weakened.
Later, the Haixi royal family reached a compromise with these ethnic minorities, and the strong men of Sushen, Shiwei, Xi and other tribes were organized into a legion, which was the Haidong Qing Legion, the most powerful fighting force in Haixi. However, this legion has always been stationed
Near Lidebao, the capital of the Haixi Kingdom, they have never gone south. Most of the time, they are fighting the Abat people in the northwest of the Haixi.
Originally, the two sides got along quite peacefully, but the disastrous defeat of Haixi in Youyun Sixteen Provinces and the change of hands in Shanhaiguan intensified the conflict between the two sides.
The Haixi royal family hoped that the Haidong Qing Army could go south to confront the Hetao army, but the leaders of these ethnic minorities were firmly opposed. The condition for their initial compromise was that the Haidong Qing Army could only be used to maintain order in the territory and guard against the north.
King Jinmeicang of Haixi was furious, thinking that the other party was competing with him. In a fit of rage, he prepared to disband the legion or even destroy it.
Under Jin Meiliu's design, most of the senior generals of the Haidongqing Army were killed during a banquet in the palace, and the Haidongqing Army outside the city was also raided by the Haixi army and suffered heavy losses. Su Shen
The other tribes were furious, so they resolutely raised troops to fight against the Haixi royal family, and now they are fighting fiercely.
After Shanhaiguan was attacked by Goryeo, the total strength of the Haixi Dynasty, even including the Haidong Qing Army, was only 400,000. In addition, Haixi has lost troops and generals over the years, so the national strength is not as good as before. When Haixi was at its peak, these ethnic minorities dared to fight against Haixi.
There is a confrontation between the Western royal family, let alone now.
However, most of the Haidong Qing Army was annihilated, a large number of capable generals were killed, and even the leader of the Xi clan was assassinated. Therefore, he was unable to gather all his strength for a while and had to retreat to his hometown along the coast of Kuyehai.
Haixi was sending out a large army to encircle and suppress them, but the Hetao cavalry came at this time.
As one of the five generals in Hetao, Xinke is definitely not a fuel-efficient lamp. Under his personal leadership, the Qinglong Legion won 11 out of 11 battles. In just three months, no less than ten Haixi soldiers were eliminated.
Thousands of people were killed, killing millions of people in Haixi. Like the Baijing Mandan, the southern part of Haixi is its most fertile area, and the main scope of activities of the Xinke army is here. The main force in Haixi is in the eastern region and Suzhou.
The Shenshi, Wei and other tribes were fighting, and it was difficult to escape within a short period of time. For a time, the Haixi Dynasty became very anxious.
"Your Majesty, we, Goryeo, request to fight together." At Shanhaiguan, Bu Xian arrived with his white hair fluttering.
Haotian had long expected that Bu Xianzhi would take the initiative to ask for a battle, and then said with a smile: "Master, 50,000 soldiers of Goryeo went on an expedition to the East Japan, and almost the entire army was destroyed. This is a big loss for Goryeo. Defend Shanhaiguan,
This is a great achievement, Master, why bother?"
Bu Xianzhi said in a deep voice: "Goryeo now urgently needs to awaken the national integrity that has been dormant for thousands of years. A nation without a martial spirit and a spirit of pioneering foreign countries is a nation without a future. Your Majesty, rest assured that we, Goryeo, will never
We will ask for anything from the Celestial Empire, we just hope that such a battle can awaken our fighting spirit and passion."
Today's Goryeo is indeed a very self-aware country. Following in the footsteps of the Hetao army, they do not want more territory because they understand that they do not have the ability to rule such a vast world.
Haotian thought about it for a while, and still felt that he should agree to Bu Xianzhi's request. If it had been mentioned by anyone else, Haotian would definitely have refused, but the person who proposed it was Bu Xianzhi. When Qin Shang had dystocia, if not for Bu Xianzhi
Zhichang was also here, and the consequences were hard to predict. Haotian had been weak since he was young, so Bu Xianzhi and others tried every means to build him up. Haotian naturally couldn't forget this favor.
"Master, what do you want from Gaoli?"
Bu Xianzhi shook his head, his white hair flying in the wind: "We in Korea have nothing to ask for."
"You don't want land, and you don't want rewards. This is really difficult to handle." Haotian smiled and said: "Let's do this, you send a hundred thousand elite soldiers, as long as you can persevere and fight hard in the next battle, in the future
If our Haotian Empire exists for a day, you won’t have to worship me every year, what do you think?”
A smile suddenly appeared on Bu Xianzhi's old face: "Then I'll thank your Majesty for the gift first."
As a vassal state of China, Goryeo does not have no obligations at all. Diplomatically, Goryeo must stand on the same front as China; militarily, if a war breaks out, China has the right to command Goryeo's army; politically, Goryeo cannot be ruled by China.
Part of the division; economically, Goryeo must contribute a large amount of property every year. Of course, the Celestial Empire will also give back part of it.
With Haotian's words, Goryeo no longer needs to pay tribute every year, which can be regarded as a huge burden relieved. However, some necessary offerings are also indispensable, such as the succession of the new emperor.
"Bu immediately dispatched Shanhaiguan's 100,000 troops to go north. They have also fought against Haixi and have some battle experience. As for the defense of Shanhaiguan, Goryeo can send troops to take over." Bu Xianzhi clapped his hands.
Haixi never expected that Hetao would send a large army at this time. In order to suppress the resistance of the Sushen and other tribes and cope with the pressure from Xinke, Jinmeiliu was already in a state of distress. Now that the Hetao army is out, there are almost no troops available in Haixi. Jinmei Liu
While Mei Cang asked for help from Bai Jing next to him, he ordered the eldest prince Jin Zongbiao to take charge of military and political affairs in the southern part of the kingdom to resist the attack of the Hetao army.
Mandan has elite soldiers, powerful generals who pay homage to Beijing, and warriors in the west of Haixi. This was Tie Zhen's evaluation of the three Northeastern countries at that time. Mandan has the strongest overall national strength, and Yelu Canghai is wily and proficient in internal affairs. Under his hard work, Mandan
Although the military does not have good enough generals, the overall combat effectiveness of the army is quite strong. Of course, Xiao Shicheng, Leng Fangbu and Yelu Minghui are not ordinary people either. It's just that Xiao Leng and his two people came from humble backgrounds and could not be reused.
Yelu Minghui, on the other hand, was very unlucky and crashed into the iron plate of the Hetao every time.
Baijing has a large number of famous generals. Not to mention the famous general Kasimbas, the others such as Skovich, Huan Fuzhuan, Hekimul and Yao Jinxi are all top generals who can stand alone.
It's a pity that bad luck happened. Huan Fuzhuan and Yao Jinxi died in battle successively, Hekimur lost consecutive battles, and Cassimbas was getting old. In addition, the defeat of Youyun Sixteen Provinces and Juyongguan also severely damaged Baijing's vitality.
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As for the Hercynian Dynasty, this kingdom that was once relatively dominant has already begun to feel like the sun is setting in the west. If the Hercynian soldiers are quite tough in nature, otherwise it would not have been possible for them to be selected from among the many barbarian peoples.
He stood out and established the country and became king. However, as the years passed, the Mohe clan, who were content with enjoying themselves, had lost their aggressive martial spirit at the beginning, so that their individual combat capabilities were no longer as good as those of the Wei Sushen and other clans. And Hai
The Haidong Qing Legion that Xi was so proud of at the beginning has now collapsed.
Jin Zongbiao is considered to be the only capable general in the Haixi Dynasty. Together with his uncle Jin Qiliang, who is mature and prudent and has rich battlefield experience, the uncle and nephew who have cooperated many times in the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun and south of the river can be regarded as the most capable general in the Haixi Dynasty.
Best partner now.
However, facing the attack of the 250,000 troops led by Haotian himself, Jin Meicang could only give his son less than 100,000 soldiers and all the local garrison troops. To put it nicely, these local left-behind troops were
The reserves of the Hercynian army, to put it harshly, were farmers who had just thrown down their hoes. Jin Zongbiao tried his best but could not stop the Hetao army. He had to shrink the defense line and concentrate his strength to avoid being surrounded by the Hetao.
Haixi's current defense line is riddled with holes. Although Jin Zongbiao fought tooth and nail to block the advance of the Hetao army, he is only one powerful person. Behind him, a hundred thousand cavalrymen are galloping around, responsible for the defense of Haixi.
Jin Zongwu, who was attacking all the time, was really miserable.
There are more than 300,000 regular troops in Haixi, and 100,000 elite troops who are accustomed to fighting and have been stationed in the north for a long time to guard against the attack of the Abat people. Under the leadership of Jin Meiliu and Jin Zonghan, they are fighting fiercely with Shi Wei Sushen and other tribes. In order to
To ensure the safety of Li De Fort, Jin Meicang left behind another 50,000 elite soldiers. Therefore, Jin Zongwu only had less than 100,000 soldiers in his hands. Facing the Hetao cavalry that came and went like the wind, Jin Zongwu really had the courage to draw his sword.
The urge to kill.
The central and southern region of Haixi is the core of its rule. It is located in the Xing'an Mountains, surrounded by the Great Wall Mountains and green water. The terrain is flat and fertile, which is most suitable for the cavalry's combat effectiveness. After crossing the Xing'an Mountains, although the terrain is still mainly plains,
However, there are more and more forests, and the eastern coast of the Sakhalin Sea is filled with rugged hills and mountains. This is also the main settlement area of the Shiwei and other ethnic groups. The further north you go, the weaker Haixi's control over the place becomes.
The coast of the extreme north is the world of the Abate people.
In order to resist the attack of the Hetao, Haixi had to withdraw all its military forces north of the Xing'an Mountains. The population distribution in Haixi is extremely uneven. South of the Xing'an Mountains, less than half of the country has a population of nearly 6 million.
Common people. In the vast area north of the Xing'an Mountains, there are less than 1.5 million people. The withdrawal of the Haixi army stationed in the north has caused a vacuum of power in this area. Naturally, the Abate people will not be polite, almost
As the Haixi army retreated, their troops followed, as if they were coming to take over the land. Naturally, the Abate people were not polite to the Haixi dynasty, which was almost a feud. It seemed that in order to echo the north and south of Hetao, they also came to Haixi
There was a large-scale killing spree in the north of the west. For a time, there were mountains of corpses in the north. However, due to the dry and cold weather, there was no river of blood.
Jin Meiliu is going crazy now.
After the Shiwei and other tribes, who were already quite difficult to deal with, learned about the Hetao army heading north, they spent all their money to hold back the 100,000-strong army stationed in the north of Haixi. Relying on the mobility of the cavalry, Xinke
They roared across the great plains in the southwest of the sea, often covering hundreds of miles in one day. The first day they were still on the green water side of the border river with Korea, and the next day they had arrived at the foot of Liedeburg.
Relying on the mobility and penetration ability of the cavalry, Xingke had already defeated countless Haixi armies. In desperation, Jin Meicang had no choice but to order all the soldiers to stick to the city, thus in disguise all the territories except the towns were occupied.
All given to the Loop.
"Have the reinforcements from Beijing arrived?" Jin Meiliu almost shouted at the soldiers who had just entered, with blisters on his lips.
The soldier was startled, took a step back, and then bravely said: "Inform the Prime Minister, the 150,000 elite troops from Beijing, led by Kashuai, have already embarked on the road of reinforcements. However,"
"What else is there? How long has it been and you are still hesitating!" Jin Meiliu cursed angrily. Baijing is a powerful military country. Although its overall national strength cannot be compared with Mandan, in this war-torn era, famous generals and troops
, is a country's greatest support. Especially the existence of Cassimbas is more like Bai Jing's Optimus Prime. As long as he does not fall, Bai Jing's military morale will never be chaotic.
Baijing's losses in Youyun Sixteen Prefectures and Juyongguan are not light. Now, even with the local garrison, the total force is only 500,000. In addition to guarding the area bordering the Abate people in the north, and guarding the Hetao in the south
The Qilin Legion's surprise attack and the ability to draw out 150,000 elites is already very rare.
"Fortunately, although Pulski is old and confused, Kasimbas is still sober. If I, Haixi, are wiped out by the Hetao tribe, my life in Beijing will not be easy."
The soldier looked at Jin Meiliu in fear and bravely said: "Kashuai just went on the expedition and his old injury relapsed. He vomited blood and fainted before he had gone twenty miles. Now the army is temporarily led by General Skovich."
"What? Skovich? What's the situation with Cassimbas?" If it were normal times, Jinmeiliu would have wished that Cassimbas died early. It is because of the existence of this old man that Haixi has been suppressed to death.
, but now, in the entire Northeastern Three Kingdoms, except for Cassimbas, I am afraid that no one can compete with Hetao. Although Skovich is also a famous general, but after witnessing the deaths of Huan Fuzhuan and others so far ago,
Jinmeiliu can only place its hope in the old and strong Cassimbas.
The soldier said honestly: "I don't know, but with Kashuai's temperament, if he is not too ill, he will definitely lead the troops himself."
Jin Meiliu thought for a moment and shouted: "Immediately send someone to summon Skovich and tell him to be careful of sneak attacks in the Loop."
If Kasimbas leads the army, then the 150,000 troops are enough for Hetao to drink a pot. But the person leading the army is Skovich, and Jinmeiliu knows him fairly well. This is a man who was at the same time as Kasimbas.
The famous general of the era, but as he grows older, he becomes more prudent and cautious in using troops. And compared with Cassimbas, there is still a big gap.
Haotian's 250,000-strong army was restrained by Jin Zongbiao, and Xinke only had 100,000 cavalry in hand. Skovich should be able to deal with it. Jin Meiliu comforted himself in this way, but he was still worried about Skovich.
Vicky's situation, after all the brilliant achievements of the Loop over the years, is no joke.
Hetao was indeed playing tricks on Skovich. Although Haotian's original intention was to destroy Haixi first, Haotian would still be happy if he could eat the elite troops from Beijing.
With Jin Zongbiao clinging to the defense line, Haotian used a trick to transfer out the 150,000 elite members of the Huben Army and the Legion of Honor. Then he contacted Xinke and set up an ambush in the Zhaoliao area in western Haixi, preparing to attack Skowvii.
Qi's 150,000-strong army was wiped out in one fell swoop.
"Report, the forward of the Beijing army is less than fifteen miles away." The scout hurriedly came to report.
Haotian pondered for a moment: "The whole army is on alert and ready to fight."
It was already mid-November, and there had been several heavy snowfalls outside the Great Wall. Fortunately, the cold winter had not yet arrived. Otherwise, it would have been very difficult to conduct a large-scale decisive battle when the violent blizzard started.
It is difficult to transport the baggage of the army. There are too many variables in bad weather. The cold climate can freeze countless soldiers to death overnight, and the mobility of the cavalry will be weakened to the extreme. Even now, the accumulation of land on the ground is
There is also half a foot of snow behind me.
"Fortunately, it's only half a foot, so the speed of the cavalry will not be greatly affected." Dan Qiu said happily.
Jiang Chenzhou stood aside obediently. He was an infantry general, and he could neither get involved nor bother to speak about the cavalry. However, thinking of the approaching war, Jiang Chenzhou was still a little excited.
After the Hetao army went south, only the Li family of the Song Dynasty and the Paradise Holy Sect could barely be considered tough battles. Things like the expedition to the East Japan to pacify Jinhua Mitsukoshi, at least in Jiang Shenzhou's view, were too childish. They were limited by the geographical environment and cultural traditions.
The influence of the North has always been rough, while the South is relatively weak. Therefore, in the past dynasties of China, the combat effectiveness of the Northern Army was mostly stronger than that of the South. The Hetao Army originally rose from the flames of war and has long been fighting against the top armies in the Eastern Continent. Therefore, they are used to it.
The elites of the Three Northeastern Kingdoms and the tough nomads are naturally a little ignorant of the war south of the river.