Chapter 281 The Spring Breeze Leaves the West Garden (1)
Zhao Si handed the secret report to Changsun Moli.
After reading this, Changsun Moli raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, the matter has come to this, why don't we take advantage of it?"
"Well, we have demonstrated strong military strength, which has put tremendous pressure on the officials, soldiers and civilians of the Liao Kingdom. So far, this war has become a battle between five points military and five points politics. Mr. Xuanming, who should we send?"
Changsun Moli thought about it and recommended someone.
"Let Li Jian go." Then Changsun Moli said his reason, "Since the eighth year of the Apocalypse, when Liang Dajian's West Examination Office was merged into the Military Intelligence Bureau, all actions of the Liao Kingdom were under the Military Intelligence Bureau.
The bureau is under control. Of course, the person who is most familiar with the situation in Liao is Li Jian. He is not only courageous but also talented. I believe he can handle this matter well. Moreover, he happens to be coordinating intelligence work in Xindu."
Zhao Si thought for a while and sent someone to invite Li Jian.
"Li Shilang, do you have the guts to take on this task?" Zhao Si explained the situation clearly and asked directly.
"Your Majesty, please allow me to think about it carefully." Li Jian cupped his hands and confessed his crime first.
"Okay. This matter is of great importance and needs to be thought about carefully. Sit down and think about it. Don't be in a hurry and think about it slowly."
Li Jian thought carefully about all the pros and cons and what might happen, and finally stood up and said to Zhao Si, "I am willing to take on this task."
The tone is firm and the voice is bright.
"There are many dangers here. If you are not careful, you will die without a burial place. Li Shilang, you have to think clearly." Zhao Si asked again.
"Replying to Your Majesty, I have thought carefully about it. There is danger in going here, but there are more opportunities. The Military Intelligence Bureau and the Western Inspection Bureau have worked hard in the Liao Kingdom for ten years, and they have already laid a dense network. Now is the time.
It’s time for it to play a key role.”
When Li Jian said this, a smile appeared on his face, "Your Majesty, you know my character, and I am still a bit greedy for life and fear of death. Otherwise, you would have gone to court with Zhe Zhonggu (Zhe Yanzhi), Yang Jingxian (Yang Zongmin) and the others.
I went to the front line to earn military honors. Therefore, I have weighed it up and found that there will definitely be many dangers here, but as long as we deal with it properly, saving our lives is not a problem."
Zhao Si laughed loudly, "You guy! I didn't use you wrong."
Li Jian took the opportunity to express his opinion, "Your Majesty, I would like to set off later."
"When do you think it's best to go there?"
"When our army captures Zhuozhou City, we will give the Liao army another hard blow. It would be most appropriate for me to go there at that time."
Zhao Si thought for a while and nodded.
"That's right. Shutong, write a letter to Liu Fa and tell him to use all possible means to capture Zhuozhou City. Well, tell him not to hide it anymore. All the treasures I gave him will be taken away.
Come out and fight to the death, so that the northern barbarians in the Liao army can see what iron and fire are, and what the power of technology is!"
"yes!"
"Tell him again that there is no need to worry about logistics and transportation. The temporary dock in Nigu Village has been built and can dock ships. The ammunition from the Gyeonggi Gun Factory and Gunpowder Factory has an additional transportation channel - it can pass through the canal and the Daqing River directly to Dongxing Port
, transfer it to Nigu Village by sea ship, and then go upstream along the Sanggan River to reach the vicinity of Yanjing City."
"yes!"
Zhao Si's urgent letter was quickly delivered to the frontline headquarters of the Song Army's South Route Army.
Liu Fa and others were commanding the army and nervously making preparations to attack Zhuozhou City.
"This is your Majesty's letter, and the holy intention is very clear. Let's discuss it," Liu Faxian said.
"Your Majesty asked us to make a grand display and use all our abilities. Is it to scare the Liao army on the opposite side and promote peace through war?"
Those present were all famous generals of the Song Dynasty, and they were all smart. They quickly thought of the reason behind the letter. Gao Shixuan was impatient and spoke out first.
"What the holy will is, we ministers dare not speculate on it." Liu Fa glanced at Gao Shixuan and secretly gave him some advice. Although you followed the king and entered the mansion early, you became his arrow before he ascended the throne.
You are a master of martial arts. Later, the officials also respected you very much, and you were always called a master by everyone before you and after you.
That being the case, the more you must abide by the way of being a minister.
Gao Shixuan heard Liu Fa's advice and nodded gratefully without saying anything more.
Wang Min, who also joined the army, also heard the meaning of the words, and deliberately changed the subject and said: "Since the officials said that there is no need to worry about logistical pressure, let us open up the fight and teach the Liao army a big lesson. Then we will open up our battle array and control the pressure.
Show all the guys at the bottom of the box, let the Liao barbarians take a good look."
"Yes, that's how it should be!" Guo Cheng agreed.
Seeing that the opinions were unified, Liu Fa thought for a while and put forward his own opinions.
"In this case, let's postpone the general attack on Zhuozhou for two days. It will take some time to transport the big things originally used to attack Yanjing City and prepare them properly. We have also stepped up our efforts to stock up on enough ammunition and accessories. Secondly...
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"Move up six divisions of the second-line support troops to supplement the strength of the front army in the South Route Army. Now we must be careful to prevent the Liao army from jumping over the wall and struggling to the death. Those big guys we brought up are very valuable. If they are attacked and counterattacked by the Liao army, they will be damaged.
Everyone is heartbroken. General Guo, please be responsible for the defense work."
"Yes!" Guo Cheng, like Wang Zhen, is now the two most adept generals in the Song Dynasty. He is the most suitable to defend against the Liao army's counterattacks and sneak attacks.
"General Gao, the East Route Army has entered Luanzhou and will continue to advance westward. It is expected that in five to ten days, it may meet up with the North Route Army in the Yutian area of Jizhou. I will send you to lead four divisions from Xiaonan Hezhai in Cangzhou
Set off and head north along the Sanggan River. The first is to protect the Sanggan River transportation, the most important transportation channel for our army's grain, grass and baggage. The second is to join the North and East Route armies and continue to squeeze the Liao army from the east to the west.
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"yes!"
Yelv Dashi led the Liao Xing Army and was stationed in Beitian Mountain, ten miles northeast of Zhuozhou City, with the Zhuo River at his back. The Zhuo River is not wide and the current is not fast, but more than ten wooden bridges have been erected here, and tens of thousands of troops can quickly
Retreat to the north shore.
In Zhuozhou City, Yelv Dashi was handed over to Yelv Xigu to guard. At the same time, 50,000 Han troops, Bohai Navy and Xi troops were mobilized.
The Song army quickly surrounded them. When Yelu Dashi thought they were going to attack the city, they did not. Instead, they increased their troops and were busy digging trenches and earth platforms and carrying various equipment.
As the Song Army's cavalry continued to pour into this area, the Liao Army's reconnaissance cavalry was unable to conduct in-depth investigations. They could only take a look at it from a distance, and then, like weasels stealing chickens, they were bitten by the Song Army's rangers who were surrounding them.
It can be chased around by its tail.
Siluke
Therefore, the intelligence of the Song Army could only be half-truth and half-false, reaching Yelu Dashi's ears intermittently.
"The Song Army is transporting more than a dozen pieces of equipment. I can't find out exactly what they are. I only know that one piece requires twenty or thirty pack oxen..."
Since the Battle of Jiatugou, the Liao army has had an unknown fear of the weapons of the Song Dynasty. It was pulled by twenty or thirty cows. What kind of earth-shattering weapon was this?
It's a pity that the Song army was too protective. Just a glance from a distance cost the lives of dozens of cavalrymen.
"Song troops are coming from the south in a steady stream. Looking at the flags, there are four to six divisions and more than fifteen infantry regiments..."
Fifteen infantry regiments, with at least 50,000 soldiers and horses. The Song Dynasty has many soldiers and generals, so it is not unusual to send another 500,000 soldiers. However, their officials have always taken the path of elite soldiers, and it is normal to reinforce 50,000 to 100,000 soldiers and horses.
"There were hundreds of boats on the Sanggan River, loaded with goods... The Song Army had tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, tightly guarding both sides of the river. We looked at the hills several miles away for a while... for a moment
The clock counted twenty ships..."
Listening to these reports, Yelu Dashi realized that an unprecedented war was coming.
What is the Song army going to do? This is only Zhuozhou City, which is still hundreds of miles away from Nanjing City. Is there any need to put up such a large formation? This chapter has been completed!
