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Chapter 1518 Wang Daguan who is ready to send troops to the north (first update)
Chapter 1527

The harsh winter in the northwest, although the lowest temperature was slightly higher than that in Liaodong, was not much better. In this era, it was generally difficult to fight in winter. After all, such a harsh climate could easily cause non-combat attrition.

It's a pity that these Northern Liao barbarians didn't realize what kind of opponent they were facing.At this moment, Wang Yang had already led the [-] elites to leave Yinzhou, cross the Wuding River and head northward. On the seventh day, he arrived at the northernmost end of Dasong East Road: where the Volcano Army was located.

Volcanic Army was originally the name of the ancient army. Liu Chongxuan Xiongyong Town in the Northern Han Dynasty, Song Taiping Xingguo Seven Years set it as Huoshan County, (Hequ County, Shanxi Province) belonged to the East Road, and set Huoshan County as the military administration, which means that this place belongs to the frontier The scope of military control.

This is also the ancestral home of the Yang family, the general of the Great Song Dynasty, and Yang Shouyue led the five thousand musketeers into this place, he really returned to his hometown.

"Ningbian Prefecture is just north of the Volcanic Army, facing our Volcanic Army across the Yellow River. This place originally belonged to the Piantou Village of our Volcanic Army, and later it was occupied by the Northern Liao Dynasty. Ningbian Prefecture is located here, and it belongs to the Southwest Edict Discussion Division. "

"Beiliao has expanded it many times in order to prevent the invasion of our Great Song Dynasty and Xixia Dynasty. Today, it has become a fortified city. There are not many people in the city, but it has five thousand soldiers. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack."

"Ningbian prefecture is the key point in the Northern Liaohe Taotao. If this place is lost, then the Heqing army and Jin Su army will also be exposed in the sight of my Song Dynasty. Let alone the Jin Su army, let's just talk about the Heqing army.

It was the military prefecture that Beiliao set up here after Xixia was defeated by Beiliao in the past, and, in order to control this area, Liao Xingzong Chongxi built a city here in the 12th year, named Heqing Army, with [-] households and [-] residents. The anti-autumn army is enriched.And build a straight road here, which can directly reach Linhuang Mansion in Shangjing, Beiliao. "

"Since the establishment of the East Road here in the Northern Liao Dynasty, this straight road has been repaired many times, and immigrants have been stationed here to strengthen the rear."

Zhe Kexing, a veteran general of the frontier army of the Song Dynasty, pointed to the huge map in front of him, which was explaining in detail the situation of the Northern Liao defenders in this area. In this tent, two large iron stoves flickered with orange-red flames. Block out the harsh cold completely.

"The northern part of Ningbian Prefecture is a gentle valley, which can lead directly to the Jinsu military headquarters. The east and west sides are all mountains, and only the south faces the river. It is a place where one man guards the gate and ten thousand people cannot open it. State, there are two ways, one is to go ashore with boats from the south and attack it by force."

"Another way is to go retrograde along the river for [-] miles, land here, and then go around for hundreds of miles to capture Jin Su's army first, and then attack from both sides with the friendly army who landed in the south."

"However, this method will inevitably alarm the Heqing army. The area around the Heqing army is full of elite cavalry, and there are also a large number of nomadic tribes serving them. As long as there is a battle, a cavalry with a number of over ten thousand can be assembled in a short period of time. Not a problem at all."

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After listening to Zhe Kexing's analysis, Wang Yang stared at the map for a long time before making up his mind. "Zhao Xingyong, Wang Hao."

"The last general is here!" Zhao Xingyong, the deputy commander of the mortar, and Wang Hao, the deputy commander of the musketeers, quickly stepped out of the squadron, stood in front of Wang Yang, and saluted Wang Yang respectfully.

"Er equals to forcefully cross the Yellow River in five days, and then attack Ningbian Prefecture head-on. Ten days later, this commander will see you outside the city of Jinsu Army."

"Old general Zhe, please send 3000 troops to cooperate with the two generals." Wang Yang's eyes fell on Zhe Kexing who was hesitant to speak and ordered.

"No!" Although Zhe Kexing had thousands of words, but at this moment, he could only forcibly suppress the doubts in his heart and respectfully accept the order.

"Old general, the two generals of Ningda obey orders!"

Zhe Kexing, who hadn't retreated to his position, glanced at Ningda, the deputy commander of the imperial artillery who walked over quickly and stood side by side with him, and hurriedly listened to the order.

"You're going to set off in two days, go retrograde along the Yellow River to land here, and march towards Jin Su's army. You must take Jin Su's army within ten days."

"Marshal..." Zhe Kexing couldn't help but raised his head in astonishment. On the contrary, Ningda who was beside him heard this and immediately promised loudly excitedly. "The final general will not disgrace his life."

Wang Yang first gave Zhe Kexing a restless look, then glanced at the rest of the generals, and then spoke slowly. "This commander will personally command the musket cavalry. We will set off today and rush to the Heqing army to mop up. We must make sure that the enemies of Hetao in Beiliao can't look at each other head to tail."

"No!" The generals of the musket cavalry couldn't help but cheer up. It would be perfect for them to do such a job.

When the generals excitedly left the military tents to prepare for the march, Zhe Kexing, the old general, stayed behind.

"Marshal, is it too risky for you to do this? Although the general knows that my Great Song's Yuanyou Shenwei Cannon is invincible, but now it is in the severe cold season, fighting deep behind the enemy..."

"Haha, Old General Zhe, you have such worries. Wang understands and is very clear. Not only do you have such thoughts, but many Northwest generals of my Great Song Dynasty have such thoughts."

"I think the army brought by Wang is so weird that you can't see the depth, right?"

Wang Yang's words made Zhe Kexing touch his face in embarrassment, not only because he couldn't see the depth, but he felt that Wang Yang was suspected of messing around.

After Wang Yang led these ten thousand soldiers with strange weapons to arrive, he only asked those arms to conduct a demonstration in front of the army one by one. Power, the Northwest Frontier Army is also very confident.

But those Musketeers and Musketeers who didn't even have a bow and crossbow, and only had a blower stick in their hands, really made them unable to believe how powerful these guys could be.

After all, in the eyes of the frontier soldiers of the Song Dynasty, nothing compares to a sword or a crossbow in their hands. As for the artillery, it is indeed very powerful for destroying cities and villages, but those musketeers can go far so what?At least they couldn't win the trust of the Song frontier army.

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"I know what you think, old general, but please don't worry, old general. These hot-armed troops will definitely impress my Song frontier army. After all, no matter what kind of army it is, it needs to go through the battlefield. Only by testing can we be recognized.”

"Since you understand this truth, Commander, why would you take risks there and lead those five thousand musketeers to the Heqing Army area, at least one elite cavalry should help, otherwise, in case there is any problem."

"Don't worry, there won't be any problems, old general, don't you trust me?" Wang Yang saluted Zheke. "Although my king, Wushan, is arrogant, I will definitely not swell my face and pretend to be fat. Believe me, this new army will become the future template of my Great Song Huben."

Zhe Kexing couldn't persuade Wang Yang at all, coupled with Wang Yang's past success, Zhe Kexing couldn't say anything more, so he could only salute Wang Yang, and then hurried to his camp. Get ready for military action.

Wang Yang personally commanded [-] cavalry musketeers. Taking advantage of the early winter, before heavy snow made the road difficult, he began to rush northward along the banks of the Yellow River.

(End of this chapter)