Song Zhen began to join the team discussing the battle situation.
Everyone also accepted him tacitly.
Yang Xuan drank tea and looked at this situation with great joy.
"...It's time for He Lianrong to move," Han Ji said.
Song Zhen shook his head, "He has to figure out the strength of the troops here before he dares to take action, otherwise... he would rather stick to it."
Yang Xuan nodded, "In Neizhou, we lost Nangui City, and here we lost Yanbei City. We are both in trouble! If Ning Xing doesn't deal with Xiao Hongde, how can he deal with He Lianrong? He can handle this business."
"in this way!"
"in this way!"
Song Zhen and Nan He spoke at the same time.
"Let them come."
"Yes, let them come."
Yang Xuan couldn't help laughing.
There's something about the pleasure of having all the heroes in the world at your fingertips.
Cool!
He glanced in the direction of Chang'an and thought, if Luo, the Minister of Civil Affairs, could come to Northern Xinjiang... that's all. The picture was too beautiful to think about.
Immediately, the Northern Xinjiang Army's scout Bu Xiaxin made a mistake, allowing the Tanzhou Army to find out the news.
For this reason, the former informant in the city took the risk to speak out and was shot dead by the defenders.
"It's ready."
He Lianyan led people to clean up the informants in the city.
"Then, it depends on He Lianrong's courage." Yang Xuan was not in a hurry, "There is a lot of food and grass in the city, let's just treat it as a vacation."
So, he took people out of the city to enjoy the spring scenery.
It is said that he also wrote poems, but they were limericks.
However, his subordinates praised him shamelessly, and it was said that he sang in harmony on the spot, which was extremely ugly.
Moreover, Yang Gou also brought a beauty, the emperor's niece Helian Yan, which made the Eagle Guards in Tanzhou City very angry.
Eagle Guard once tried to assassinate He Lian Yan, but was killed in reverse. Ning Xing then ordered to suspend this suicidal action.
After all, good players are rare!
Helianrong is waiting.
"Your Majesty, it's confirmed. Yang Gou has brought 10,000 cavalry, 5,000 infantry, and 5,000 servants. Xin Wuji has sent 10,000 cavalry, totaling 30,000."
Kanazawa has become a fool. When he saw He Lianrong for the first time, he reached out and hugged him. The doctor came to see him and said that he had lost his mind. After taking a few medicines and drinking them, Kanazawa started twitching, and the doctor was so scared that he ran away all night...
Fortunately, he didn't die, but he sang songs similar to Shiba Mo all day long, which made He Lianrong quite annoyed, and finally he was sent home.
Of course, He Lianrong was kind and gave 10,000 yuan to Kanazawa's family papers, which was considered as a way to satisfy the friendship between the guest and the host.
"Infantry can only defend, and Yanbei City must be defended. Five thousand servants are vassals. Xin Wuji's ten thousand cavalry, I only need three thousand to defeat him."
He Lianrong raised his head, his eyes flashing, "That means Yang Gou can only rely on fifteen thousand people, and we have thirty thousand. Everyone, do you still remember the last war?"
"Remember!"
Everyone took a breath, and someone said: "If Xin Wuji hadn't rebelled, the outcome of this battle would have been unknown!"
Chen Faxiang did not participate in that battle, but he thought about it.
He said, "That battle proved that our Northern Liao warriors can still fight. Now, with 30,000 troops in hand, this battle should not be defeated and cannot be defeated!"
This is where his confidence lies.
He Lianrong glanced at him appreciatively, "Ning Xing sent you here, and I was very happy when I found out. You have been very effective in killing those Shegu people from behind over the years, and you have killed so many Shegu people.
Compared with those Shegu people, what do you think of the Northern Xinjiang Army?"
Northern Daliao is a bitter cold land with dense forests and numerous rivers.
The Shegu people lived on that land, made a living by hunting and fishing, and exchanged prey and pearls for supplies with the outside world.
Chen Faxiang shook his head, "It's hard to compare. The Shegu people make a living by fishing and hunting. They are fierce and wild. But the Northern Xinjiang Army... After these few days, I feel..."
He looked at the crowd.
I saw some uneasiness.
Looking at He Lianrong again, there was an inexplicable darkness in his eyes, and the smile at the corner of his mouth was also a little strange.
It seems to be hinting at something.
Chen Faxiang sighed secretly, "The Northern Xinjiang army was defeated by the Shegu people."
Everyone looked happy.
He Lianrong said with satisfaction: "Let's all prepare! We will send troops tomorrow."
Everyone dispersed.
He Lianrong stopped Chen Faxiang.
"Are your words true or false? Is the Northern Xinjiang Army really no match for the Shegu people?"
Chen Faxiang nodded, "Of course it's true."
He Lianrong felt relaxed all over.
Chen Faxiang resigned. After leaving, he looked at the blue sky and whispered: "True or false, does it matter?"
Inside, He Lianrong was drinking tea and suddenly smiled, "Many times, people have to learn to lie."
He began to write memorials.
——The Shegu people are fierce, so I think we can treat them kindly. We can lure them with benefits and let the Shegu people come out of the forest. Recruit them to join the army and use their bravery to fight against northern Xinjiang...
He looked at the written memorial and said happily: "If it can be done, it will be a powerful force that can make Northern Xinjiang fearful!"
His memorial was transferred to Ningxing. A certain elder read it and said: "If we follow this method, won't we encourage those savages to not pay taxes and plunder at will? What nonsense!"
The memorial was washed away.
The elder returned home, looked at the various treasures obtained by killing the ancient Shegu people, and said happily: "Let's continue fighting like this until the end of the world!"
…
"Deputy envoy, there are suddenly more enemy rangers."
Zhou Jian brought the latest news.
"On the fifth day, He Lianrong was indeed able to bear it."
Yang Xuan said: "Gather all the generals."
Ta-ta-ta!
Dozens of riders entered Yanbei City.
"Cao Sima!"
A clerk was waiting on the side of the road, "Deputy, I have been waiting for you for a long time."
The visitor is Cao Ying, and dozens of cavalry escort him from Chenzhou.
"What did you say?" Cao Ying asked as she dismounted.
The clerk shook his head, "I don't know."
"I shouldn't ask either." Cao Ying smiled.
But there was a secret shiver in my heart.
Originally, he wouldn't worry about what would happen to his boss, but now he can't help but want to find out the news... Where did this change come from?
When he saw Yang Xuan, he knew it, coming from the majesty.
"Cao Ying."
Yang Xuan pointed at Cao Ying and introduced, "The old man who has been following me for many years."
Cao Ying recognized Song Zhen, "Cao Ying, Sima of Chenzhou, has met Duke Song."
He had been thinking about how the boss would subdue Song Zhen. After much deliberation, the best method was to grind.
Grinding takes time.
As for the current overall situation in Northern Xinjiang, the most lacking thing is time.
Yang Xuan needs talents to help him handle official affairs and control Northern Xinjiang.
Veteran troops like Song Zhen can effectively bridge the management loopholes of the Northern Xinjiang Army... Originally, the management of the Northern Xinjiang Army was too vertical, and was under the direct jurisdiction of the Jiedushi Mansion, which pushed it all the way down.
If Song Zhen can return to his hometown, the management of the Northern Xinjiang Army will be one more level.
Moreover, Song Zhen has high prestige, and with his presence, he can provide a buffer for Yang Xuan. Many things can be handled at his level, without Yang Xuan and Liu Qing having to do everything personally.
The most important point, and the point that Cao Ying values most, is Song Zhen's identity.
An old minister of the Tang Dynasty just joined the traitor in Chang'an's mouth. This slap could knock those people in Chang'an unconscious.
Therefore, after seeing the postures of Yang Xuan and Song Zhen, Cao Ying was overjoyed and handed over her hands, "I have met Song Gong. I wanted to ask for help in person when I was in Chang'an, but I never knew that I couldn't do it. Today, I am very happy!"
This was also a test to see if Song Zhen would return to his heart.
Song Zhen smiled and said, "That's easy to say."
Cao Ying glanced at Yang Xuan and was secretly shocked.
Back then, Song Zhen was a man who didn't even give the emperor face, so he would rather serve as an official and return home.
This group of people had the firmest stance, but they actually softened.
How long has it been?
This is destiny!
Seeing Cao Ying happy, Yang Xuan's heart moved slightly.
Putting Cao Ying in Chenzhou and under Lu Qiang was a decision that Yang Xuan made after thinking for a long time.
Is Cao Ying capable?
have!
The ability to handle political affairs is not bad.
But the shortcomings are equally prominent, arrogance.
Yang Xuan beat him several times to no avail, so he simply let him hibernate for a while. Now it seems that the effect is good.
But after all, he is his confidant and an old man who started his own business, so he cannot be suppressed too much.
"Sit down, it's time to discuss things."
Cao Ying looked for a seat...According to the rules, he should sit on the civilian side.
Yang Xuan waved, "Old Cao, please help me remember it."
Let Zhou Sima keep records... shouldn't it be Jiang He'er's job?
Logically this was a humiliation, but Cao Ying's eyes turned red.
Lang Jun still cares about me.
Song Zhen watched from the side and sighed.
This is an imperial method!
Where does Zitai want to go?
Yang Xuan said, "Tanzhou's army has more than 30,000 people. I judge that he will leave a few thousand people to guard Tanzhou City, and the rest will be sent out. In this way, the number of people on both sides is roughly equal."
Song Zhen looked at the document in his hand, "Zitai, how do you calculate the five thousand servants and the ten thousand cavalry in the southern part of the town?"
Half of your troops are miscellaneous, so it’s hard to count them as 30,000!
Yang Xuan smiled and said, "I don't call myself a hundred thousand army, so that's good."
Song Zhen understood, "I'm worrying too much."
He found that he was a little behind the times, and the tactics he used many years ago seemed out of place today.
It’s time to learn!
Yang Xuan said, "The confrontation between the two armies relies on the bravery of the soldiers and the effective command of the generals. I won't say more about these. What I want to say is the importance of this battle."
"map."
Jiang He'er, whose record-keeping job was taken away by Cao Ying, picked up the map. Yang Xuan pointed to the blank space on the grassland and said: "After capturing Yanbei City, our army will be stationed, that is to say, we will not leave."
Everyone will smile heartily.
Boss Lai Yang continued: "For reasons we all know, Chang'an has cut off our money and food in Northern Xinjiang. In other words, from now on we will bring our own dry food and serve as a non-staff army to guard the border of the Tang Dynasty."
Both Wang Lao Er said, "That foolish king!"
Snap!
Tu Shang slapped him, and Wang Laoer covered the back of his head and said angrily: "Why did Tu Gong hit me?"
Tu Shang said calmly: "That's not a foolish king."
"What is that?"
"Lao Pa Hui."
"Is it different from Hun Jun?"
"The faint king is the emperor."
"oh!"
Song Zhen found that many people in the hall looked like they should.
Not the emperor?
Yang Xuan coughed dryly, "This grassland is of extraordinary significance to our northern Xinjiang. If we lose this place, Chenzhou will lose its buffer area. If we lose this place, our children in northern Xinjiang will not be able to eat meat or drink milk.
Can't be strong.
After losing this place, Tanzhou took the initiative.
Therefore, taking control of Yanbeicheng and putting the knife edge on He Lianrong's neck is the purpose of this battle."
After waiting for a long time, it’s time for Old Song to express his position! Yang Xuan took a sip of tea and said, "Song Gong."
Damn it!
How could anyone force a woman to have a baby in front of so many people?
Song Zhen wants to jump!
He coughed dryly and said, "Over in Ningzhou, He Lianchun has saved some situations recently, so let's provide some help to Lin Ya.
When the news of Tanzhou's defeat reached Ningxing, Lin Ya was overjoyed, and then she would attack Helianchun.
In this way, Ning Xing will once again fall into internal fighting."
"This is a temple calculation." Yang Xuan nodded to Song Zhen to express his gratitude, "The official positions here vary, but I hope that you and others can stand higher and see further."
This is cultivation.
Han Ji smiled and thought, these people are the lord's confidants. In the future, as the lord becomes more powerful, these people will leave the town. That situation...
Yang Xuan continued: "A battle formation is never a simple fight or a simple comparison of numbers. A battle formation must be a reflection of the current situation."
The old thief was recording, his eyes shining... He just gained some insights and felt that he had gained a lot.
Jiang He'er saw Cao Ying recording, so he even got a pen and ink himself and squatted behind his boss to write.
Let this ignorant guy like Uda carry the map.
When meeting in the future, will everyone bring pamphlets and charcoal?
Yang Xuan felt that this scene was somewhat familiar, and then thought about what if wherever he went, there were a group of officials following behind him, each holding a pamphlet and a pen to record their words.
Tsk!
I can't think about it anymore, I'm so confused!
"Another intention."
Yang Xuan pointed at Neizhou Nangui City, and with a move of his hand, Wu Da walked over in cooperation, and his finger automatically reached Yanbei City.
"In the past, our Northern Xinjiang army was suppressed on the Chenzhou and Xuanzhou front lines. Now, the situation has been reversed... Our Northern Xinjiang army has been suppressed on the Neizhou and Tanzhou front lines. Everyone."
Everyone stood up and stood with their hands tied.
Yang Xuan pointed to the line.
He said categorically: "Northern Xinjiang will completely switch from defense to offense, and this is the battle! In this battle, we, the athletes of Northern Xinjiang, must do our best to frighten the enemy!"
…
The second day.
The army assembles.
Yang Xuan set out with the civil and military officials.
The scouts at the front continued to receive news.
"Deputy envoy, the enemy scouts are going crazy."
"Before the war, take the lead. Zhou Jian!"
"exist!"
Yang Xuan pointed forward, "Press down!"
"Take orders!"
Zhou Jian set out with his cavalry.
Soon, shouts came from the distance.
"The swordsman is here!"
The two armies continued to advance.
Until they face each other from a distance.
slow down.
Approach slowly.
"Shoot in the foot!"
"Shoot in the foot!"
Both sides shouted at the same time.
Arrow miss range positioning.
stop!
The Tanzhou Army shot an arrow far away, and the archer was so proud that he showed off his long bow to the Northern Xinjiang Army.
stop!
An arrow here is nothing special.
Ha ha ha ha!
The Tanzhou Army laughed loudly.
stop!
Several crossbow arrows flew out.
It fell far away on the side close to the Tanzhou Army.
The laughter stopped abruptly.
"Ballista!"
Boom!
The huge crossbow gun flew out.
He landed in front of a sergeant in front of the Tanzhou Army formation.
The sergeant was trembling all over.
The laughter turned into silence.
He Lianrong looked across.
"This battle is a battle to wash away the shame. I will not retreat even one step today!"
He Lianrong drew his sword: "Either we win, or we die fighting for Daliao together!"
Thirty thousand soldiers stood in awe.
He Lianrong raised his knife and pointed it forward, "Today, just let me wait. There will be no return!"
Chen Faxiang glanced at He Lianrong in shock.
Now that he has said this, if He Lianrong takes a step back today, he will no longer have the dignity to be an official, or even a human being.
This is almost a coffin-carrying battle!
If civil servants are like this, what should we, military men, do?
Only one death!
Chen Faxiang roared, "Today, there is only death!"
Put yourself to death and live again!
A general pulled off his armor and shouted: "Yeah, he's dead!"
"Die to me!" Countless people were shouting wildly.
The momentum suddenly reached its peak.
"Attack!"
He Lianrong roared, foam flying from his beard, and he looked crazy.
A crazy governor drove 30,000 troops crazy!
"Attack!"
The Tanzhou army moved.
Five thousand cavalry attacked.
"Fire the arrow!"
The huge crossbow arrows pierced the men and horses together, looking like they had planted a tree.
The crossbow arrows were densely creating gaps.
The distance is getting closer.
The archer missed the last wave of arrows and turned around and ran away.
The spearmen gritted their teeth and stared at the charging enemy cavalry.
The generals are shouting.
"Steady..."
"Hold on!"
The enemy cavalry came madly.
With an unprecedented attitude, he rushed into the array.
Bang bang bang bang bang bang!
Countless spears were broken.
Those spearmen were knocked away, as was the second row...
The tragic aura made Song Zhen, who had not been in battle for a long time, breathe heavily.
"The enemy has broken through."
As soon as the war started.
The crazy Tanzhou Army broke through the Northern Xinjiang Army's defense line.
