Chapter 1367 Chen Xiao: It seems that he is getting what he wants?
Time flies by, and before we know it, it’s the cold winter of the twelfth lunar month in the 18th year of Chongping——
On this day, Haizhou Acropolis
Kang Hong, the admiral of Hebei Province, was wearing a fox-fur coat and a resolute face. He was sitting on the grand master's chair in the yamen. He was holding a book in his hand and reading it attentively.
Sitting not far below, Jia Fang has a calm face, stern eyebrows, and a heroic and fruitful appearance.
Under Kang Hong's thin and thick eyebrows, his eyes flashed and he stared at the young man.
Secretly, his popularity and charm are quite similar to that of Duke Wei.
Kang Hong reminded: "The weather has turned cold suddenly. Next, we must be careful to prevent the Jurchens from taking advantage of the heavy snow to attack us."
Jia Fang was about to say something.
At this moment, the desolate horn sound of "Woo-Woo" came from the city gate tower, spread throughout the Haizhou Acropolis, and shook the entire hall for a while.
After a while, a young official strode into the hall, raised his hands and said: "Master Junmen, the Jurchens are here."
After a long time, the Jurchens also sent soldiers and horses to the city.
Kang Hong suddenly stood up, with a cold look in his eyes, and said softly: "The Jurchens are here again."
Previously, Jia Heng had issued military orders to remind Kang Hong to pay attention to the Jurchen's movements.
Jia Fang's piercing tiger eyes were as sharp as swords and said: "General Kang, let's go take a look together."
With that said, the two of them walked quickly towards the city gate tower.
At this moment, looking around, I saw the vast expanse of snowy plains, flags covering the sky and the sun, swords and guns shining, people's eyes blazing, and evil aura rising.
"The Jurchens have many troops."
"It looks like there are fifty or sixty thousand people." Jia Fang said from the side.
The Jurchens are less than ten thousand and are invincible. Although it has become a joke in recent years, the Jurchens' combat power cannot be underestimated.
At this moment, it was the Jurchen Azig who led the troops. This Jurchen prince had led nearly 50,000 Jurchen elites from Liaoyang.
Azig stood under the frozen and motionless Chinese army banner, staring at the familiar Haizhou Acropolis in the distance, frowning, and said in a cold voice: "Han people, I don't know how to survive in winter.
Can’t fight?”
The Jurchen Eight Banners are used to hunting in winter and have relatively strong adaptability, but Han soldiers came from afar.
But in fact, Kang Hong's troops were originally from the Hebei frontier army, so they could not withstand the severe cold.
The deputy general next to Azig whispered: "Your Majesty, our army will set up camp first."
Azig nodded and said: "Let the generals start setting up camp."
Then, the Jurchen soldiers and horses began to set up camp in the snow, as if they would not give up until they captured the Haizhou Guard.
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Gaizhou Acropolis, Weiya Houtang
Jia Heng sat on a pearwood chair in the hall, warming himself around a copper basin. The fire was blazing at the moment, dispelling the coldness in the room.
Gu Ruoqing has also put on a fox fur coat, and her delicate face, which is more and more beautiful than that of a southern Wu baby, has not become cracked due to the cold weather in the north, but has become a little colder and more beautiful.
Chen Xiao frowned and said softly: "The soldiers have suffered from frostbite in the past few days."
Under Jia Heng's sharp eyebrows, his eyes were as sharp as a sword, and he asked softly: "Xiaoxiao, have all the winter clothes been distributed to the lieutenant generals?"
Chen Xiao nodded and said: "It has been distributed."
Jia Heng thought for a while and said: "We will also distribute wine, meat and heating charcoal to supply the sergeants with their heating needs. I will go and take a look later."
With the continuous development of coal, briquettes led by the Ministry of Industry have also entered the military and thousands of households. Now various small stoves have become quite popular.
Under Chen Xiao's sharp eyebrows, his clear eyes moved slightly, and he asked softly: "When do you plan to send troops to North Korea?"
Jia Heng said softly: "Just in the next few days, let's see if there is any news from the Haizhou Guard after the first wave of Jurchen attacks?"
Chen Xiao shook his head slightly and asked, "There is no military news coming now."
At this time, the weather was cold and carrier pigeons could not fly, so military information could only be conveyed through beacon towers or other 600-mile horses.
Chen Xiao said: "I will send someone to ask."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Xiaoxiao."
Not long after, following the sound of footsteps, Gu Ruoqing gently carried a food box, strode into the hall, and said softly: "The weather is a bit cold, I made some red dates and glutinous rice porridge, you can eat some later."
Chen Xiao came closer with a smile and said softly: "This smells like rice. Senior sister is really good at craftsmanship."
Under Gu Ruoqing's curved eyebrows, her glistening eyes showed a trace of unnaturalness, and she said, "I haven't cooked in several years."
Chen Xiao said softly: "Wash the soup with bare hands, senior sister is now looking for a lover, and will no longer wander around."
Gu Ruoqing: "..."
Can't you stop eating porridge?
What do you mean by looking for a lover? Gu Ruoqing couldn't help but glance at the old god sitting at the young man in python suit with his peripheral vision.
Jia Heng took the porridge bowl from Gu Ruoqing's hand and said, "Xiaoxiao, just say a few words and enjoy the porridge."
Chen Xiao rolled his eyes at the young man.
Secretly, you are not qualified to speak, and all good things will be done by yourself.
Under Gu Ruoqing's curved eyebrows, she raised her eyes, looked at the boy in the python suit quietly, and asked: "When are you going to attack North Korea?"
Jia Heng raised his eyebrows and said: "I have to personally lead the team this time. I still need to be present to take charge of the overall situation of the follow-up settlement with North Korea."
Chen Xiao said softly: "Now North Korea can't even talk about the collapse of the country and the destruction of the family. How do you plan to rule it?"
Jia Heng said softly: "Don't rush."
The dissolution of national consciousness is a long-term task. It is easy to conquer North Korea, but subsequent cultural assimilation is still very important.
Destroy their books and texts, destroy their clothes, cut off their cultural bloodline, and finally realize the unity of the Chinese Empire.
Under Gu Ruoqing's silky and charming eyebrows, her flawless jade face, as white as snow, looked thoughtful. She nodded and didn't say much else.
Just as the two of them were eating gruel, the voice of a Jinyi palace guard suddenly came from outside, saying: "Captain, Haizhou Guard is reporting urgently."
Jia Heng put down the porridge bowl and said, "Xiaoxiao, you wait here, I'll go take a look now."
As he spoke, he took the military report from the Jinyi palace guard, lowered his eyes to examine it, and his face gradually became serious.
Looking at the serious-looking young man, Chen Xiao raised his eyebrows and said softly: "What's wrong?"
Gu Ruoqing, on the other side, also cast a pair of concerned and bright eyes on the boy in the python suit.
Jia Heng said softly: "Azig's main force sent troops from Liaoyang to attack Haizhou Acropolis. Hebei Admiral Kang Hong sent someone to deliver a rescue letter."
Chen Xiao was a little confused and said softly: "The Jurchens are indeed marching in the winter, so you want to send reinforcements?"
Jia Heng frowned, his eyes burned a little, and he whispered: "Reinforcements must be sent, otherwise, even if the Hebei frontier army dares to fight, they will not be able to withstand the Jurchens' continuous attacks."
Chen Xiao's eyes flashed and he asked softly: "Then who do you plan to make your general?"
Jia Heng was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "Ask Wei Che to send 15,000 navy troops to reinforce the Haizhou Guard, and be sure to block the Jurchens' counterattack."
He has to go to North Korea, which is obviously not suitable. Shui Rong and the King of Chu, one wants to stay here and take charge, and the other is a nobleman from Tianhuang.
However, as a result, the number of troops he sent to North Korea was only around 10,000, but it was enough.
After all, there were also the Denglai Navy of the Japanese Kingdom and the Japanese naval forces, and they also called on the two armies of North Korea's Chungcheong Province and Gyeongsang Province.
Chen Xiao ordered a Jinyi palace guard to pass the order, and then raised his eyes and asked: "Do you want to allocate more troops and horses from Shandong Dusi? Although the local guards' troops and horses are inferior, they can be used to defend the city.
However, after the overall situation in North Korea is settled, the number of troops will be stretched."
This time, there were 50,000 to 60,000 Jiangnan naval forces, 30,000 Hebei frontier troops, plus more than 10,000 Tianjin guards, approximately 100,000 people.
The situation is not clear at first, so it is impossible to deploy too many troops, otherwise the logistics pressure will be too great.
Jia Heng looked thoughtful and said warmly: "You can also transfer some more from Shandong Dusi. However, Shandong Dusi has experienced the White Lotus Sect and has not recovered yet. Henan Dusi and Jiangbei Camp will dispatch 30,000 soldiers by boat to come here."
Stationed.”
Although Jiangsu and Anhui have established capital divisions, they do not have many soldiers and horses under their jurisdiction. They are more of a coastal defense force. The main force is still soldiers and horses from the camps in the north and south of the Yangtze River.
Chen Xiao nodded and said, "That's fine."
Jia Heng said warmly: "After taking over North Korea, the two sides briefly confronted each other for a while. I may have to return to Beijing."
It can be said that he must be the main leader in mobilizing the soldiers and horses of the Beijing camp to start the battle, and the navy, which is the thorn in opening up the situation, can only be used as a partial division.
Otherwise, it is really just making wedding clothes for others.
Of course, given that the military defeat during the Longzhi period of Chen Han was too tragic, as well as the defeat experience of the Nan'an County Prince who led troops to conquer the northwest.
Emperor Chongping probably wouldn't trust others to hand over his troops.
If something went wrong and Chen Hanping missed the opportunity to destroy the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Chongping would probably be so angry that he would bang his head against the wall.
Chen Xiao nodded and said, "That's fine."
After Jia Heng finished speaking, he said no more and picked up the porridge bowl on the side again, eating it slowly.
"The bowl just now is cold, you can just eat this bowl." Gu Ruoqing, who was on the side, frowned her beautiful eyebrows and said softly with a little sparkle in her beautiful eyes.
Jia Heng nodded and said softly: "It's time for you to work."
Although the older leftover women have eccentric personalities, they also know how to be cold and how to be hot.
Jia Heng ate another bowl of porridge and felt much warmer all over. He looked up at Chen Xiao and said, "Xiaoxiao, you come with me to discuss the invasion of North Korea with King Beijing."
It's time to send out troops.
Gu Ruoqing watched the two of them leave, put away the dishes, and sighed quietly in his heart.
In the front office, in the hall——
King Shuirong of Beijing and King Chen Qin of Chu were both in the government hall, sitting down to drink tea. In the charcoal braziers placed on both sides of the hall, the fires were burning brightly, dispelling the coldness of the night.
"The Duke of Wei has arrived."
The Jinyi palace guard shouted loudly, and immediately, Shui Rong and King Chu stood up one after another, staring at Jia Heng with expectant eyes.
"Ziyu." Shuirong, the king of Beijing, and Chen Qin, the king of Chu, called at the same time.
Jia Heng said warmly: "Two princes, please pack up your troops in the past few days and prepare your troops to sail to North Korea."
Wang Shuirong of Beijing asked: "Is Ziyu ready to send troops?"
"The time has come recently. It is time to send troops to determine the overall situation of North Korea." Jia Heng paused slightly and said thoughtfully.
Wang Shuirong of Beijing thought for a while and said, "Ziyu just sent Wei Che to dispatch 20,000 navy troops to Haizhou Guard?"
Jia Heng nodded and said: "I am about to discuss with the prince to leave 10,000 Hebei frontier troops and more than 25,000 naval troops here to guard the retreat of our army. I will lead my troops to Wang Jing."
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Beijing Wang Shuirong looked worried and said: "Zi Yu, you only brought 10,000 troops to North Korea. Are your troops too small?"
Jia Heng smiled and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, there are soldiers and horses of King Qin in North Korea, but they lack coordination, and there are not many elite Eight Banners under Obai. I will lead the troops there, and King Beijing is still here in Gaizhou."
Stay behind, this is where our army's supplies are, so your prince should be very careful."
This war has been going on so far, and one characteristic has stood out overall: both sides are not rich in military strength.
In the early stage, the Han Dynasty did not allocate heavy troops to land in Liaodong due to the logistical support pressure of the navy's long-distance attack. However, the Jurchens continued to lose troops and generals in the past few years and suffered a lot of losses.
Beijing Wang Shuirong cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry Ziyu, Xiao Wang will definitely take care of the army's retreat."
Jia Heng said, turning to look at Chu King Chen Qin aside, and said: "I hope that the prince will escort a batch of military equipment and food from Shandong to supply the army. At the same time, he will cooperate with the Henan Dusi and the Jiangbei camp to mobilize soldiers and horses here."
King Chen Qin of Chu looked solemn and said: "Don't worry, Ziyu, the weapons and grain will be in full quantity and will be delivered as scheduled."
After Jia Heng explained the relevant details, he said softly: "Your Majesty, when spring comes next year and the flowers bloom, the troops and horses of the Beijing camp can be mobilized with all their strength to attack Liaodong through waterways."
King Chen Qin of Chu was in a state of excitement, and could not hide the joy on his face. He said excitedly: "Zi Yu, the lonely king can't wait for that day."
Jia Heng said: "The closer it is before a war, the more cautious we must be and not give the Jurchens a chance."
King Chu Chen Qin nodded, with a hint of thoughtfulness in his eyes.
Jia Heng didn't say much else and returned to the back hall with Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiaodao: "This time I will go to North Korea with you."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "I'm a little worried about you helping King Beijing lead the troops here."
Chen Xiaoni glanced at the boy in the python suit and said, "I don't trust you. Don't bring another North Korean princess with you this time. Why is the princess coming back?"
Jia Heng chuckled lightly and said, "We already have enough princesses in our family."
Chen Xiao's jade-faced face was like frost, and he snorted softly, saying: "Tell me, which princess is redundant?"
Jia Heng said: "There seems to be someone named Le..."
"Huh?" Chen Xiao's slender, curved eyebrows raised a little, and there was a hint of evil in her crystal clear eyes.
Jia Heng couldn't help but laugh and said: "That's a lot, not too much... not superfluous."
Chen Xiao was stunned for a moment, but did not carefully study the other meanings of Jia Heng's words. After thinking about it, he stopped bickering with Jia Heng and said softly: "This trip to North Korea, let me go with you, Senior Sister."
Hearing this, Jia Heng nodded and said, "That's fine."
Chen Xiao: "..."
You agreed so readily? It seems that you are getting what you want? I'm afraid that after coming back, senior sister will no longer be perfect, right?
She knew of course his method of stealing people's virginity invisible.
Jia Heng didn't have so many thoughts. He just held the beauty's slender catkin and returned to the back hall to see Gu Ruoqing.
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Haizhou Guard, Acropolis.
"Rumble..."
The Hongyi cannons roared, and in the midst of the billowing smoke, the cannons on the Haizhou Acropolis fired continuously downwards, making a deafening sound.
Below, Azig, who was wearing a mink fur coat and was dressed bloatedly like a bear, saw the Han army's cannons displaying their power from a distance. He frowned and shouted: "Where are our Hongyi cannons?"
This Hongyi cannon is named after the Han Dynasty in the south.
The lieutenant on the side said with a strong beard on his face: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten? The Hongyi cannon is heavy and heavy and difficult to transport. It cannot be transported at all at this time and it will be difficult to use."
Although the Jurchen Eight Banners elites are brave and not afraid of severe cold, they still have to consider the transportation inconvenience problem during the transportation of cannons. Now that the roads are blocked by heavy snow, it is simply impossible to transport Hongyi cannons.
Azig's resolute and majestic face was suddenly as gloomy as iron, as if it had condensed into ice. He looked at the city wall that was heavily covered with ice, and his eyes were full of worry.
In winter, it gets dark very early. Now the twilight is falling, and the sky and the earth are dark and unclear.
"It's getting late. Let's withdraw our troops first." Azig glanced at the tower with a vicious look, thought for a while, and said in a deep voice.
This time the attack on the city was unfavorable. As the saying goes, one vigorous effort will fail again, and three times it will be exhausted. Azig was very anxious.
Haizhou Acropolis was not as easy to capture as imagined.
As the Jurchen soldiers and horses ceased their activities, a large number of soldiers in the military tents below began to stop, leaving large or small pools of blood on the vast snow.
Viewed from a high altitude, it appears to be a mess.
And many corpses were scattered in the trenches of the city wall, which was too miserable to look at.
Jia Heng was standing not far away now, his expression slightly paused.
At this moment, in a dark white military tent, the charcoal brazier was burning with blazing flames, burning away, dispelling the cold temperature in the military tent.
Although the Jurchen Eight Banners elites are not afraid of bravery, it does not mean that they are not afraid of the cold. The weather is freezing and the breath turns to ice. Once injured, almost half of their lives will be damaged.
Kang Hong and Jia Fang also returned to the city and ordered the chief clerk to count the casualties of the soldiers in the army.
On Kang Hong's resolute face, his expression was somewhat solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "The Jurchen soldiers are fierce and not afraid of death, which is really worrying and frightening."
Jia Fang's face was stern and she said indifferently: "They are just chickens and dogs, struggling to their death."
Kang Hong said with a smile: "General Jia, don't be careless. This is the strength of the goddess, the veteran soldiers and elite teachers who relied on the founding of the country."
These 50,000 elite Jurchen Eight Banners were indeed the elite force of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
Jia Fang said: "Our Han army only fights elites!"
Then, with an aggressive look in his eyes, he asked for orders and said: "Admiral Kang, the troops and horses are not yet firmly established. At night, our army can take advantage of the moonlight to rob the camp."
"In the snowy night, the situation between ourselves and the enemy is unclear, so don't be careless." Kang Hong reminded him and said in a clear voice.
When Jia Fang heard this, although her heart was ready to move, she knew that Kang Hong's words were reasonable, so she stopped inviting him.
At this moment, a dark-faced junior high school student from outside entered the hall and reported to Kang Hong and Jia Fang, saying: "Military Gate, Duke Wei sent someone to say that reinforcements will be sent over, so we must hold on to the city."
Kang Hong nodded and said loudly: "Understood, send scouts to the official road to inquire about the movement of reinforcements, and report back at any time."
The small school principal clasped his fists, then turned around and left.
"The Duke has come for reinforcements. As long as we hold on until spring next year, the Jurchen troops will retreat."
Jia Fang said: "Admiral Kang, if you defend for a long time, you will lose. After a few days, the Jurchen Tatars' attack on the city will be frustrated. You can consider what the last general said."
Kang Hong smiled and said: "Don't worry, General Jia, I will also use the fortified city and sharp artillery to blunt the hostility of the Jurchen Tatars."
When Jia Fang heard this, she didn't say much else.
Therefore, in the next three or four days, Azig kept urging his soldiers to attack Haizhou Acropolis, but in the face of the Han army's artillery fire and crossbow bolts, they were all turned away.
The advance was unfavorable and was delayed until the sixth day of the twelfth lunar month in the dead of winter.