The 60,000-strong army was marching, and even though the speed was not very fast, billowing smoke and dust could still be seen in the distance.
This is a striking indication. For experienced scouts, they can even judge the number of the army by observing the area, height, concentration and other elements of the smoke.
But it's obviously no longer needed now.
A group of scouts who worked hard to get past the enemy's forward blockade looked at the smoke and dust in the distance and felt a sense of relief.
"No need to go back."
The leader of the team was saying.
Everyone was silent.
During the previous time travel process, most of their brothers died in battle. Now, the journey back will definitely be in danger. If they go back now, they will die or not.
The captain smiled and said: "Before we came, I told the captain that if we are not seen at the scheduled time, it means that the main force of the enemy is coming."
In the distance, some black spots can already be seen.
It was a path-finding ride.
Team Zheng took one last look at the smoke and dust and said, "Let's go!"
They are not here to die. Facing such a large enemy force, they will be killed by a hail of arrows before they even get close.
"Enemy scout found!"
Those black dots are pointing here.
Immediately, groups of people rushed here.
Changling was about to get on the carriage when he saw a group of scouts coming back.
"Where is the general?"
This team of scouts did not dare to look at him, and turned around to avoid him. The armor leaves on their bodies rubbed against each other, making an ear-numbing sound, which made this morning feel a little more murderous.
Governor Helian came out, "What's the matter?"
"General, we found Northern Xinjiang Army scouts patrolling the perimeter."
"Helianshen is becoming more and more incompetent."
The forward actually allowed the enemy scouts to cross their defense line, which can only explain one problem: the forward is not hostile to the opponent.
"Let's go!"
Governor Helian nodded slightly to Changling, mounted his horse, and said, "There may be a fight later."
Changling nodded, "I understand."
She gave up the carriage and said, "Bring me my horse!"
Shen Tong said: "When a woman goes to the battlefield, after all..."
"Several empress dowagers of the Liao Dynasty have led armies on expeditions in the past. Why can't I succeed?"
The Northern Liao Dynasty had a long history. During the long years, there were several outstanding "widows", that is, empress dowagers.
When the emperor died, his wife immediately became the empress dowager. The successor emperor was either a baby or a teenager, and the empress dowager was the only option to listen to the government behind the curtain.
This curtain hung for many years, almost ruining the Liao Dynasty several times.
If Changling's words were heard by Ningxing's censor, he would be impeached immediately.
But this is a battlefield!
Chang'an was dressed in military uniform and mounted his horse, immediately attracting admiring glances.
Women go into battle!
In Daliao, rumors about the scandal between the eldest princess and Yang Gou have been circulating for many years. According to the rumors, the talented eldest princess met the arrogant and versatile Yang Gou. Yang Gou kidnapped the eldest princess, but during the kidnapping process
, but couldn't help but fall in love with the eldest princess.
Along the way, the two of them rubbed their ears together and gradually fell in love.
In the end, Yang Gou didn't want to let his lover suffer, so he let her go.
There are more than ten versions, but this version is the most popular.
But at this moment, the eldest princess used her military uniform to dispel other rumors about her.
It was rumored that Princess Da Chang colluded with Yang Gou and often passed on confidential information from Daliao.
But there was no market for these words in the court.
The emperor has already said that this is the Helian family's empire. No matter how ignorant the eldest princess is, or how talented Yang Xuan is, they cannot make her betray the Helian family.
The army was like a giant beast, marching slowly.
News keeps coming.
"General, the vanguard is intercepting the enemy scouts."
Governor Helian sneered, "You know you are anxious now?"
These words may seem angry, but in fact they are still trying to excuse Helianshen.
When I saw the vanguard, I also saw the Northern Xinjiang cavalry in the distance.
"Enemy Scout!"
Someone screamed ahead.
Hundreds of Northern Xinjiang cavalrymen fought out of the diagonal thrusts and broke through the vanguard.
The interception of the scouts is coming here.
Governor Helian snorted, and Lin Nan said: "Strangle them!"
More than a thousand cavalry rushed out, and Shen Tong said to Changling: "The enemy already knows the origin of our army, and they are still rushing over without fear of death, not to spy, but to establish their authority."
Changling nodded.
The hundreds of Northern Xinjiang cavalrymen did not retreat. Shen Tong exclaimed, "You are very courageous."
Dangding City was in the distance. Changling took a look and saw a big flag.
It must be Yang Ziqi!
Is he in the city?
"Eh!" Shen Tong was surprised again. Changling lowered his head and saw hundreds of Northern Xinjiang cavalry and more than a thousand of his own cavalry strangled together.
As soon as they fought, the Northern Xinjiang Army was like an arrow, with something flying at the front of the arrow.
Somewhat round!
"One!"
"Two!"
"It's Mr. Wang!" someone shouted from the front.
Shen Tong was puzzled, so he found someone to ask questions, and later told Changling: "Wang Laoer is Yang Xuan's confidant, and he is the best at scouting."
"No, he likes to harvest heads the most!"
"The eldest princess actually knew about it?" Shen Tong was startled, thinking that the eldest princess had been kidnapped by Yang Xuan for several days, and that Wang Lao Er might have been among them at that time.
"He's not here to demonstrate." Changling shook his head, "He's just here to make money!"
Make money? Shen Tong: "..."
Clang clang clang!
Ming Jin's voice from the opposite side sounded like he was angry and frustrated.
"withdraw!"
Wang Laoer reluctantly evacuated, and more than a thousand cavalry came from the opposite side to help him.
The scene is huge.
No!
It's a big card.
"You shouldn't have let him escape so easily!" Shen Tong glanced at the eldest princess, and unintentionally saw the corners of her mouth slightly raised, as if she had seen something familiar.
Twenty thousand men from the vanguard gathered together, and Helianshen came to plead guilty.
"Zhang Yi surrendered to the enemy, and even led the Northern Xinjiang Army to various places to persuade him to surrender. When Xianguan arrived, this thief happened to help Wang Laoer capture Dangding City... Xianguan scolded him, this person was shameless and even slandered Xiaguan. .”
"Enough!"
Governor Helian frowned and stopped him, and Helian Shen held his hand.
This means letting things go.
Changling will not interfere in this matter, and cannot interfere.
Governor Helian said: "After the war, let's discuss merits and demerits!"
Helianshen breathed a sigh of relief, "Yes."
Shen Tong said in a low voice: "In this battle, we have 80,000 troops and the enemy has 30,000 troops. We are bound to win. In this way, Helianshen will definitely be able to make a great contribution."
When the time comes, Ning Xing won't be able to deal with him for the sake of these meritorious deeds.
It seemed that Governor Helian had left a way out for Helian Shen.
Changling shook his head, "It seems that the army is no different from the court. People's hearts are full of ghosts."
Shen Tong smiled bitterly, "Who says it's not the case? To be honest, it's not just the military or the court, even if it's a yamen or a partnership, as long as there are interests, there will always be such calculations and capriciousness in people's minds."
Governor Helian asked: "Where is the Northern Xinjiang Army?"
Lin Nan said: "When you heard that our army was coming, Yang Xuan probably escaped!"
In a situation of almost three to one, Yang Xuan was not crazy and had no choice but to retreat. Otherwise, being surrounded in the city would be a situation of catching a turtle in a jar.
The atmosphere was very relaxed. Lin Nan even smiled and said: "The first achievement was easily achieved."
Governor Helian did not smile, but there was a hint of relief in his eyes.
A good start can greatly boost morale, and it can also give Ning Xing a job.
He even thought about how to write a message to report the victory later: The ministers led the army and came. The army was so powerful that Yang Xuan was frightened and fled far away without a fight.
Changling looked at the big flag at the top of the city with some sadness, thinking that it was probably not the Yang-character flag, maybe it was just a cover to stay.
But she was a little relieved.
Retaking Longhua Prefecture significantly improved Daliao's strategic situation. The face hole in his abdomen was blocked, and Ning Xing was able to sing and dance in peace again.
This is always good!
Changling told himself this.
"The city gate is open."
Someone shouted from the front.
Governor Helian raised his head.
Lin Nan looked up.
Shen Tong raised his head.
Changling raised his head...
Everyone looked up and looked ahead.
The city gate opens.
A group of cavalry came out.
"Be careful of them escaping!" someone shouted.
Killing the remaining enemy troops is also a credit, and the victory is even more rewarding... Our army defeated the enemy troops and recaptured the city of Dangding!
The difference in achievements between a city with enemy troops and a city without enemy troops is disappointing.
Everyone smiled.
But the cavalry unexpectedly did not run away, but came here.
"What does this mean?"
The cavalry reins in!
Groups of infantry filed out of the city.
They began to line up in order.
The array continues to expand...
Finally, a big flag came out of the city.
"Wan Sheng!"
A burst of cheers erupted from the formation of the Northern Xinjiang Army.
Under the banner is Yiqi.
Calm demeanor.
It seems that the opponent is not 80,000 opponents, but 80,000 pigs.
"It's Yang Gou!"
someone shouted.
Without him shouting, Governor Helian and others had already seen the words on the big flag.
Yang!
Changling said softly: "He really didn't leave!"
He didn't leave?
Shen Tong was surprised when he heard something unexpected from the eldest princess's tone.
Did the eldest princess actually know that he refused to leave?
Shen Tong followed Chang Ling halfway, and only heard about Chang Ling's past affairs.
The outside world said that the eldest princess and Yang Xuan were ambiguous, but he thought it was gossip.
But at this moment, he felt that it was not gossip.
He glanced at the banner opposite and thought, why would the eldest princess, who was admired by countless men in Ning Xing but refused to be tempted, favor Yang Xuan?
"Array up!"
Thirty thousand troops were arrayed.
Opposite, 80,000!
Looking down from a high altitude, you can see the huge area difference between the two arrays.
It looks like a strong adult man and a child who has just learned to walk.
"Thirty thousand!"
On the opposite side, Lin Nan's tone was relaxed.
Even a little comfortable.
Governor Helian said in a deep voice: "Eighty thousand versus thirty thousand, I don't know what gave Yang Xuan the courage to face it head-on. The city of Ding is so big, and it would be overburdened to accommodate an army of thirty thousand. Unless there are people one on top of the other, I don't think so. There is still the possibility of an ambush before reaching the city.
So, is Yang Xuan prepared to use 30,000 horses to attack my army? Who gave him the courage?"
Changling was silent.
She didn't know what made Yang Xuan choose to stay.
The left and right sides were clear and no ambush could be seen.
Moreover, just yesterday, Governor Helian ordered his experts to cross Dangding and detect that there was no Northern Xinjiang army behind Dangding.
In other words, today, the Northern Xinjiang Army is thirty thousand.
"This man is proud." Shen Tong's words represent the aspirations of many people.
Yang Xuan is so crazy!
The reputation of the famous generals of the Tang Dynasty made him feel elated, and he felt that 30,000 people could carry an 80,000-strong army.
Then, let’s keep him today!
Lin Nan's eyes were filled with brilliance.
"General, this will be a battle that will last forever!"
If Yang Xuan is defeated, the situation in the entire south will usher in a big turn.
Daliao will once again rule the northern frontier, and even march straight into the Central Plains.
Heliandu's breathing quickened for a moment, then stabilized.
At this time, the more he needs to calm down.
On the left and right sides, he sent powerful rangers. Even though the Northern Army's rangers were brave and fearless, they were still outnumbered and had no choice but to retreat. His own rangers began to probe deeply into the two wings.
In this way, there is no need to worry about ambushes appearing on the left and right.
The battlefield gradually becomes transparent.
This is the preparation before the war.
He is not in a hurry!
He even had time to think about Yang Xuan's strange behavior.
"I thought about it
For a long time, I really didn't think that he would have any chance to counterattack. He shouldn't stay!" Du Helian's voice seemed particularly powerful under the dazzling sunlight.
This is the signal sent by the coach.
This battle!
Must win!
Opposite him, He Lianrong said softly: "I don't know why the Duke wants to stay."
Helianyan shook her head, she didn't know the Duke's intention.
When they discovered that the enemy's main force had appeared, Jiang Cunzhong and others suggested giving up the city and using space in exchange for time for reinforcements to arrive.
But Yang Xuan refused without hesitation.
Yang Xuan even went crazy to justify his decision.
This crazy decision might ruin an army of 30,000 people.
Everyone is looking at Yang Xuan.
Yang Xuan was very quiet on horseback.
Instead of the usual morale boost, there was silence.
Six thousand people came out from the opposite side, all of them infantry.
"This is a test." He Lianrong was well versed in Northern Liao's military habits.
Testing is to test the morale and strength of the enemy.
Once it is determined that the enemy's strength is insufficient, then a general attack will follow.
"Director Helian is very old-fashioned and very prudent in his use of troops," Han Ji said.
"There is no cliché about using troops, only whether they work or not."
Yang Xuan raised his hand, "Let Zhao Yong come."
Zhao Yong is being inspected. According to the usual practice, if the inspection result is good, the next step is promotion.
He came over with a spear and saluted.
"I've met the Duke."
Yang Xuan looked at him, "I'll give you two thousand people, but do you dare to attack?"
Six thousand across the way!
Zhao Yong was strangely not afraid at all, but instead excited.
He raised his head and looked at his lord rashly.
"I will live up to my father!"
"You should say that you will live up to the Tang Dynasty!"
Yang Xuan looked at him, "Go! Let the people of Bei Liao see the martial prowess of my Tang Dynasty athletes!"
Han Ji's heart moved.
There is a vague idea in my mind.
It seemed that he had captured Yang Xuan's intention behind his stay.
"Take orders!"
Two thousand infantry went out into battle.
The two sides gradually approached.
"Stop!"
The general on the other side shouted.
But here, Zhao Yong's eyes gradually turned red.
He thought of the Duke's words.
——Go, let the people of Bei Liao see the martial prowess of my Tang Dynasty athletes!
Athletes of the Tang Dynasty!
Back then, there was an invincible existence with one against five!
Where is the martial prowess of my predecessor? It was discarded by the carnivores.
Zhao Yong raised his spear and shouted: "Athletes of the Tang Dynasty, I am invincible!"
"I am invincible!"
Zhao Yong looked back at the banner and said, "For the sake of the Duke...fight bravely to kill the enemy!"
"For the sake of the Duke!"
This is Zhao Yongbu’s unique cry.
In the midst of this shouting.
They actually faced enemies three times more than themselves.