During the few days of rest and recuperation in Longzhou, the scattered exploration horses kept bringing back news that the 100,000 soldiers and horses drawn back from the southern front of the Liao army had gone all the way north and arrived north of Suizhou; I believe that when I saw the city destroyed by Su Jin's army along the way, Yelu Chongyuan, who led the troops, was almost angry.

On the other hand, the 150,000 troops who came from Linhuang Mansion came straight to the direction of Taizhou, and the two armies were in a scissors direction to trap Su Jin's army in the left side of Longzhou and annihilate it in one fell swoop.

After resting, Su Jin's army marched out, crossed the southern foot of the West Mountain of Longzhou and went straight east to Taizhou, looking at this posture as if it was going to a decisive battle with the Liao; After Su Jin's army was launched, Wan Yanhu also led his troops to attack Shinshu in the south as agreed; However, Wan Yanhu had a heart, half of the 50,000 soldiers and horses he brought were captured Liao soldiers, and he was not a fool, in case he encountered the main force of the Liao army, he could not cut off all his family funds, leaving half of his belongings enough to defend Longzhou, and the goal of the Liao army was not himself, but the large army of the Song army.

Two days later, the army arrived at a vast grassland two hundred miles east of Taizhou, but Su Jin did not order to rush to Taizhou to take the city and defend it before the enemy, but on the contrary, he stopped.

That night, the military meeting was held in the big tent, the big war was imminent, the generals were a little nervous, and the atmosphere in the tent was also a little dull, Su Jinlian said several jokes to ease the atmosphere, and the generals just laughed at the scene, but the skin and flesh on their faces were always stretched.

Finally, Pan Jiang couldn't help but say: "Marshal, the big battle is imminent, and in a few days there will be an encounter with the enemy's eastward troops, and then the troops going north will also arrive. ”

Su Jin pretended to be surprised and said: "The big war? Where did the big war come from? ”

Everyone scratched their heads together, when is it, the big marshal is still in the mood to laugh, this battle may be the last battle in the Liao realm, the overall situation has been decided if he wins, and if he loses, all the blood will be spilled here.

"The marshal must be confident, but it's good to say it and brainstorm to make up for the loopholes, and the lowly rank also understands in my heart, and the generals under the account ask endlessly, and we can answer." Jingtai frowned.

Su Jin glanced at dozens of middle and senior officers, large and small, and said with a smile: "There is no joke in the army, are you joking with me?" ”

The generals were stunned, and Pan Jiang said: "Obviously, our army is going to encounter the main force of the Liao army, why is there no big war?" ”

Su Jin said: "What do you mean is that our half-hung cavalry is fighting against the Liao cavalry on the Taizhou prairie?" How many of you can charge on horseback? Most of them are rookies who have just learned to ride horses, except for the 90,000 cavalry we brought from China and have also been trained to charge and assassinate, everyone has horses along the way, but riding horses is cavalry? Don't laugh. ”

"However, we have already met head-on, what can we do if we don't fight? It's a big deal, let's capture Taizhou first, and then defend against the enemy. Pan Jiang said.

"What if the enemy is besieged and not attacked? And then be dumplings until starved to death? Su Jin smiled.

"What then?" Everyone looked at each other and spread their hands.

"The answer is, no." Su Jindao.

"Don't fight? But he has been hung by the two armies, and he can't run away if he is chased? The way south has been blocked, and the tail of the army is also doing nothing, how can this be good? ”

Su Jin pointed to the piled up topographic map and said: "The south is blocked, the west is blocked, but there is still the north to go, you look at the topographic map, Taizhou is near the great plain, and the north is an unknown continuous mountain range, if we go north, bypass this mountain range to the east and then to the south, and suddenly appear in the north of Linhuang Mansion, wouldn't the Liao people be mad?" The defenders of Linhuang Mansion have all been mobilized to encircle and suppress our army, and the rest is not to worry about, we took Linhuang Mansion in one fell swoop, and took the palace lair of Yelu Zongzhen, wouldn't we have completed our original goal? ”

Everyone's eyes clicked and fell to the ground, the handsome thief was not dead, and he still had such an idea, it was really whimsical; Now that he is being targeted by the two armies, how can he get out and go north?

Su Jin seemed to see through everyone's thoughts and said: "In order to achieve such a goal, we need to make a show, we may have to lose most of the baggage and vehicles, and the grain and grass will also be discarded; In order to play this scene well, I also need a brother to be an actor, and of course, it is extremely dangerous. ”

Su Jin's voice echoed in the big tent: "In order to confuse the Liao army, we need to divide tens of thousands of troops to carry baggage, disguise themselves as the main army to attract the Liao army to follow the pursuit, and the remaining lightly armed will go into battle overnight to implement the plan of raiding Linhuang Mansion in the north; The only thing to worry about is that the task of luring away the Liao people is extremely dangerous, not only to attract the Liao people far enough, but also to let the Liao people discover the truth as late as possible, so as to buy a lot of time for the main cavalry, this person and the brothers who are separated may have to die, but once successful, the reward is also huge. ”

There was silence in the tent, Su Jin said quietly: "I don't want you to take risks, so I decided to be this actor myself, lead away the enemy army, from now on, the army is commanded by General Jingtai, assisted by General Pan Jiang, tomorrow morning I will take 50,000 soldiers and horses and 20,000 prisoners, carry heavy grain carts and looted materials to leave." ”

"How can this be? If you want to go, I will wait to go, how can the handsome man get into danger? Jingtai Panjiang Dynasty and others shouted repeatedly.

Su Jin said: "If I go, I am sure that I will survive, and I am confident that I can lead the Liao army by the nose, I am a little worried about you going, this is an extremely risky strategy, how can I let you get into danger." ”

"What did the marshal say, you are the marshal, it is your business to make decisions, and it is our duty to carry out the policy, you are personally involved in danger, so how can I gain a foothold in front of people in the future? This errand is lowly received, whoever robs me will turn his face with whom. Pan Jiang blushed and said.

"I'd better go, I'm more sure than you." Jingtai stepped forward.

"The end will go."

"Belong."

"Humble."

The shouting and shouting in the big tent were chaotic.

Su Jin waved his hand to signal everyone to calm down, and said slowly: "Don't fight, since you don't let me go, then let me choose the candidate, General Pan Jiang of Jingtai has a heavy responsibility, and the attack on Linhuang Mansion also needs the assistance of the two, this mission will let the general of the dynasty go, the dynasty has followed me for many years, and gradually grew up, the last few battles and commands are remarkable, and the wisdom and bravery are impeccable, this time if you can complete the task, you will become a famous general of my Great Song Dynasty, if you fail, it is common to die and die, and there is always a price to pay for fighting." ”

Wang Dynasty arched his hands and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, if you don't succeed, you will become benevolent." ”

Su Jin shouted: "Only success is allowed, not benevolence." If you fail, I will kill myself, for it is my fault. ”

Wang Dynasty choked up and said, "Obey." ”

The generals secretly admired, everyone knew that the dynasty was Su Jin's house slave and the closest confidant, such a dangerous task could have been delegated to others, but Su Jin assigned the most dangerous task to the dynasty, which was full of justice.

"Do the generals have any questions or additions to this plan? If there is no doubt, it will be executed immediately, the dynasty will stay, I have something to explain, and the rest of the people will be able to return to the camp. ”

Everyone retreated one after another, Wang Chao stayed in the tent to stand, Su Jin ordered his guards to simply make a few dishes and bring a pot of wine to put on the ground, sit on the ground with Wang Chao, and personally pour wine for Wang Chao.

"Although alcohol is not allowed in the army, today can make an exception." Su Jindao.

Wang Dynasty nodded and said, "Thank you, Prince, are you afraid that you won't see the dynasty in the future?" ”

Su Jin raised his glass and drank it all and said: "You won't blame me for asking you to risk yourself, this operation is really dangerous, and I am not sure." ”

Wang Dynasty said: "Where did the prince come from, the dynasty has followed the prince for so many years, and there are few dangerous things to do?" Which time is not auspicious? ”

Su Jin smiled slightly and said: "Also, we seem to be in danger every time, but we are in trouble, and this time it must be the same; Just don't take it lightly, if it really doesn't work, then ride away lightly, don't be strong. ”

Wang Dynasty nodded and said, "The subordinates know, and the subordinates want to know how to attract them to follow?" What if they see through our scheme? ”

Su Jin said: "I just want to teach you this, first of all, tomorrow you take the soldiers and horses to move forward first, and after the local scouts find out your whereabouts, they will turn around and leave, and make a posture of being afraid of the big war, along the way you have to discard the baggage, don't be stingy, those things are useless now, the baggage generally follows the main army forward, once the Liao army sees a large number of baggage discarded, it will definitely treat you as the main force of the Chinese army." ”

Wang Dynasty nodded and said, "Sure enough, I think so too." ”

Su Jin raised his big finger and said: "The growth is not small, do you know where to take the Liao people?" ”

Wang Chao said: "You go north, I will naturally lead them to the south." ”

Su Jin said with a smile: "Of course, the idea is good, but it is not precise enough, you have to go in the direction of Xinzhou in the southwest, because the 50,000 people of Wanyanhu are in Xinzhou, which can not only increase the possibility of you getting out, but also borrow the Liao people to eat the 50,000 people of Wanyanhu, you can't let him develop too fast, sooner or later the Jurchens will be a disaster, and early strangulation is the right way." ”

The dynasty smacked his tongue, he would never reach the height of the prince, to be precise, the height of the black belly, when was it, and he didn't forget to lead the Liao people to fight with Wanyan Hu, this black belly is simply unbearable to look at.

"Remember what I said? After arriving in Shinshu, don't care how they fight, you will quickly evacuate with light horses, and chase us all the way north, and I will wait for your triumph in Shangjing. ”

Wang Chao said: "Remember, it's a pity that I can't follow Gongzi to capture Shangjing." ”

Su Jin smiled: "Be content, this mission is exciting enough, didn't you see Ma Han's eyes fall out with jealousy?" ”

The two looked at each other and laughed.