After listening to Liu Ji's arrangement, Han Qi said: "With only 3,000 people attacking Quye River, is there less troops?" ”

Liu Jidao: "The fort in the area of Quye River has a total of more than 3,000 party troops, of which the Dulun Village has the most, with 1,200 regular soldiers. 3,000 soldiers and horses with 100 large and small cannons, which is enough to break through the single-wheel village. After the destruction of the Dulun Village, there were less than 1,800 regular soldiers left in the party. There are 21 walled forts, with more than 500 soldiers and horses, more than 30 people at least, and 3,000 soldiers and horses are enough. The terrain is broken, the roads are inconvenient, and there are no large carts, so they rely on horses and camels. There are a total of 6,500 horses and more than 800 camels, and it is not easy to support them with more strategies. ”

After listening to Liu Ji's words, Han Qi remembered that on the map outside, the location and strength of the Dangxiang Fortress were clear, and Liu Ji's arrangement must have been comprehensively considered. Based on the fast fight and quick out, it does not occupy an area, it is useless to have more soldiers and horses, and the terrain there cannot support logistics.

Han Qi stopped talking, and Du Zhongxiao said: "Let the people outside draw up the battle plan as soon as possible, and the military master will read it, show it to me and Xianggong." ”

Liu agreed a few times, so he said goodbye and went back to the house opposite him.

Only then did Han Qi understand why Liu Ji had his own house, and he and Du Zhongxiao were squeezed into a room. Liu Ji was responsible for the specific operational deployment and immediate command. As the coach, Du Zhongxiao is only responsible for the big strategy and does not care about general affairs.

The two drank tea, and Han Qi said: "After a strategy, this battle is a plan to attack the east and the west, I don't know when the German army will come out?" ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "I have arranged an eyeline for the party, as long as the Quye River is attacked and the party's army is assembled, I will immediately attack from the Tiande army." ”

Han Qi has always been apprehensive in his heart, he has fought a lot of battles along the border, but this is the first time he has encountered this kind of battle, and said to Du Zhongxiao: "If the party abandons Qu Yehe and ignores it, it just doesn't gather a large army, what should it do?" Such a big battle should always be considered. ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "The land around the Quye River is owned by the party and the state minister, and the harvest is all in his family. If you don't hide a huge amount of power, how can you abandon your private wealth? I reckon that as soon as the party gets the news of our attack, it will immediately rally its troops. Of course, the estimated things cannot be done accurately, and there are always some things in the world that we cannot predict. If the party does not gather troops and horses to save the Dulun Village, the Tiande army will wait a few more days. When the grass and trees turned green and the herdsmen were ready to transfer their pastures, the whole army went out to attack the Black Mountain Supervisory Army. ”

Han Qi listened and nodded: "This is a foolproof plan." The herdsmen were in a difficult situation, they survived a winter, and as soon as the grass was green, they had to move the pasture in time. At that time, it will not be easy for the party to gather soldiers and horses, and they will be able to be caught off guard! By whom, who commanded the Tiande Army? ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "There is no way, I can only go." The south road is inseparable, and Liu Junzhu can only be stationed in Dongshengzhou. The other generals in the army were either in charge of cavalry and artillery, or they were only the masters of a division and could not mobilize the whole army. ”

The Tiande Army was the main force, not only the infantry of the three divisions of Yang Wenguang, Zhao Zi and Dou Shunqing was there, but also the main forces of artillery and cavalry. Liu Ji didn't go, only Du Zhongxiao went in person, so he could coordinate the scheduling. The difference between an army and a division is here, without sufficient authorization, the infantry division commander is unable to command the artillery and cavalry under the command of the army. The difference between this level involves a lot of things, and it is not just a matter of big and small officials.

Han Qi was eager to try, knowing that the Tiande Army was the main battlefield, so he naturally wanted to take a look. However, he is not familiar with how Du Zhongxiao's army fought now, so he did not bring it up. Let's take a look at how Liu Ji commanded the operation first, and then look at the situation.

After urging the horse out of the city and traveling for a while, Zhang said embarrassedly to Yao Shouxin beside him: "In this battle, there are not many soldiers on Linfu Road, but I am very uneasy to let me be the main general and take you as the deputy." ”

Yao Shouxin smiled and said, "Why should the capital eunuch be uneasy? I am an artillery officer, so I am not suitable to lead troops into battle, so I can only be a deputy. Only the two of us can go out to lead troops in this area, and neither of them can be generals, so we can only come in person. ”

Zhang thinks about it, it's really like this. The main generals of the Yingtianxiang Army were all concentrated in the Tiande Army, and Dongshengzhou was suitable for leading the troops, only himself and Yao Shouxin. Liu Ji wants to sit in Dongshengzhou, so naturally he won't come out, so he can only be his own commander.

In the command system of the Yingtianxiang Army, Liu Ji is not allowed to directly lead troops to fight, and he is the commander all the way.

This is a completely different combat system from the forbidden army, which does not pay attention to the personal bravery of the main generals, and requires them to dare to fight and be able to fight. The combat effectiveness of the whole army is guaranteed by the system, not by the commander-in-chief. The main general asks for more professional command skills than the ability to charge.

Zhang is a rare brave general, and he is a little uncomfortable with this. A few days ago, I suddenly studied the regulations of the battalion and the field, and I felt uncomfortable, as if I was against people like myself everywhere. But in the midst of it, you have to learn if you don't learn.

After entering the village hall and saluting like a ceremony, Lu Hong took out a letter and said: "The owner of the village, after these days, he has not replied to the Zhijun, and our Zhijun is very displeased. This time, the poor came, sent a letter to ask, and the owner of the village did not regard the defection of Fanhu as a trivial matter. ”

Liu Sheng took the book and asked, "Besides, what else do you know the army has to say for you to bring?" ”

Lu Hong arched his hand: "Knowing the army's words, Fanhu defected, and it is not a trivial matter for the court to ask questions, so it is good for the owner of the village to send people back as soon as possible." If you don't pay attention to it again, maybe the Zhijun will personally pursue it, and then there will be a dispute, and everyone will not look good. Don't be surprised. ”

Liu Sheng asked the fleeing Fanhu, and the Song army let them go, neither persuading nor blocking them, and let them come and go freely for hundreds of miles. Jin Sujun on the other side knew that these words were perfunctory, and there was no trace of sincerity in his words.

After reading the letter and putting it on the case, Liu Sheng said: "Go back and report to He Zhijun, I will pay attention to this matter." If you find a fan who has crossed the border, you will definitely send it back. It's just that the people have always lived as nomads, and they may not come to me. ”

Lu Hong arched his hand: "It's so troublesome to the owner of the village." We know that the army got the news, and Fanhu fled here, and the owner of the village is in charge! ”

Liu Sheng casually said a few perfunctory words, and politely sent Lu Hong back to the village to discuss with Qingning Deguang.

After listening to Liu Sheng's words, Qing Ning Deguang said: "Noise! I asked the fleeing Fanhu, and the Song people didn't stop them at all, and let them come here. When the people came, they sent someone to say, "Let's send back the Fanhu who fled here, not to entertain us!" ”

Liu Sheng said: "Taiwei, this matter is unusual. Xia Guan thinks that the Song people are doing this, is there some conspiracy? ”

Qing Ning Deguang smiled: "What is the conspiracy?" Will they still send troops to fight? On the opposite side of the river, the Song people garrisoned 30,000 troops, several state armies were divided, and how many Jinsu troops were on the opposite side? I think it's because they don't have enough troops and can't take care of it, so they let so many families escape. We are not looking at the gate for the Song people, should we send back the population who fled here! By the way, it's February, and the rivers are about to thaw, so spring plowing and planting, you can make another effort to collect more people. When I go back, I will definitely say good things to the cause and cause for you, and then I will be exalted! ”

Liu Sheng had no choice but to agree. It's just that I wonder what the Song people are going to do.

After two days of peace, Liu Sheng was sitting in the village, and a personal soldier walked in quickly, and said: "The owner of the village, the big thing is not good!" ”

Liu Sheng was taken aback, hurriedly stood up, and asked, "What's the matter?" What kind of system does it become to speak like this in the military village! ”

The pro-soldier said: "The owner of the village, this is really a big deal!" Just now three Song Realm Fanhu who fled to us came here, saying that they were blocked by the Song army on the way, and only the three of them escaped. ”

Liu Sheng hurriedly asked, "Where were they blocked?" How far is it from the military village? ”

The soldier said: "The little one has asked, in the south of Nuanquan Peak, only more than 20 miles away from the military village. ”

Liu Sheng was taken aback: "In this way, didn't the Song army chase across the border?" Dare to invade my territory, this is worth it! ”

I was about to mobilize troops and horses to drive away, and remembered that Qingning Deguang was still here, and said to the soldiers: "You ordered the general of the village to go to the village hall to discuss matters, I have seen Captain Qingning, so I will go over!" The Song people entered the country and must be expelled! ”

The soldiers agreed and turned to go.

Liu Sheng hurriedly came to Qingning Deguang's residence and said, "Tai Lieutenant, just now the soldiers came to report that the Song people prevented Fanhu from defecting, and they actually chased across the border!" The last general will guard the territory, how can the Song people enter the country, and then lead the troops to drive away! ”

Qing Ning Deguang frowned: "The entry of the Song people, is the news confirmed?" If you go with your troops, find out how many people have come. If it's just a small group of dozens of soldiers, why bother mobilizing the people? Send a small colonel with one or two hundred soldiers and horses to drive away. ”

Liu Sheng said: "This area is sparsely populated, and it is common for soldiers and horses of the two countries to occasionally cross the border. However, this time was unusual, the Song people prevented Fanhu from reaching the south of Nuanquan Peak. There is a water spring in Warm Spring Peak, and the lower officials think that maybe they are stationed there. ”

Qing Ning Deguang said: "What you said also makes sense. If the Song army is stationed there, how will Fanhu still come to us? This is not a trivial matter. Send your rangers to check it out, and get ready to drive them away with your troops! ”

Liu Sheng promised, walked quickly to the walled hall, and arranged people.

Nuanquan Peak is located in the upper reaches of the Dulun River, which is the boundary agreed between the party and the Khitan, and was inherited by the Song army after they settled in. This area is full of gravel, the river water is bitter, and most of them are undrinkable, and the populated areas are mostly dependent on spring water. There is a sweet spring in the warm spring peak, which can garrison the army.

The Song army appeared to the south of Nuanquan Peak, clearly crossed the border, and was probably stationed at Nuanquan Peak. If they couldn't get away as soon as possible, they cut off the way from which Fando had escaped. Jin Sujun warned two days ago, but he didn't expect to send troops to come.

Seeing that it was not early, Liu Sheng chose a capable ranger and asked them to set off before dawn tomorrow morning to reconnoiter the area of Nuanquan Peak. If there was really a Song army stationed there, he immediately reported back and led the army to drive it away. This kind of border conflict is a common thing, there will be no big war, and Liu Sheng is not panicked.