The roaring like a tsunami gradually subsided.
Wang Gui hugged Wu Nian, pulled the reins of his horse, and led the heavy armored and heavy ax soldiers to leave to the east. After his soldiers and horses had finished walking, Wu Nian stepped off the wooden platform in long strides, holding his sword.
"General."
Liu Zhixing and Li Yong walked up together and handed over to Wu Nian.
"No need to say anything more. Just believe that I can win." Wu Nian raised his right hand and waved towards them.
Then he narrowed his eyes, walked to Liu Zhixing's side, and whispered: "When I win, I will kill Chen Ning."
"yes."
Liu Zhixing put his hands on his waist and bent down slightly.
Wu Nian nodded, turned around, opened his arms and gave Li Yong a hug, then got on his horse, pulled the reins, and shouted.
"drive!"
A banner with the word "Wu" and a large number of soldiers surrounded Wu Nian and Zhang Sheng, and slowly headed east.
"We firmly believe that the person who can regain Liaodong and drive out the Tartars must be a general." Liu Zhixing bent down and lowered his head to see Wu Nian off, thinking to himself.
The same is true for Li Yong.
It wasn't until Wu Nian's army completely disappeared in the mountains that Li Yong straightened his waist and abdomen and said to Liu Zhixing: "Liu Changshi, let's start recruiting and training new soldiers."
"Yes." Liu Zhixing nodded, and turned back to the city with Li Yong.
Currently, only two generals, Liu Wu and Tieniu, guard the Nine Forts, and the defense force is somewhat weak. As the war continues, the troops and horses in the front will definitely be damaged.
Recruit and train new soldiers to supplement the loss of troops on the front.
Mobilize food and grass to supply the front.
That's their job.
...........
Wu Nian's soldiers and horses left the east city gate openly and headed eastward along the avenue to Dingxian. It seemed that they were going to attack Dingxian, but in fact they turned a corner in the middle and took a small road, heading northeast.
There has been less snow this year and the road conditions are okay.
Wu Nian's soldiers and horses from the sixteen thousand households opened their distance slightly, arranged into a long dragon, and slowly moved forward.
The spies spread out in all directions, listening for any signs of danger to avoid being ambushed.
After nearly a year of training, the soldiers are strong and strong. Although they wear heavy armor, they can still walk on flat ground when climbing over mountains and ridges.
After traveling for a day and a half, Wu Nian led his troops to the predetermined location.
A place called "Valley of Fire". The army of sixteen thousand households was centered on the Flame Valley, scattered on the surrounding mountains or valleys, and lurked.
Like a leopard preparing for an ambush, waiting for the right moment to move.
In the heavily guarded camp, in the Chinese army's tent.
After the soldiers untied Wu Nian's armor, they bent down and retreated.
Wu Nian wrapped himself in a large cloak, picked up an old map, sat in front of the stove, and held up the map to look at it.
At present, the urban defenses of Yingqing Prefecture and Guangyang Prefecture are relatively weak. And the four Meng Yuan households are not here.
The news that he was going to attack Ding County had been sent to Zhang Bu through the mouth of Chen Ning.
If Zhang Bu decided to send troops to support Dingxian, he would pass through the nearby highway.
This is to attack in the east and in the west, and to send reinforcements at one point. After the ambush is successful and the opponent's troops are eliminated, it will be much easier to capture the city.
At this time, two soldiers came in carrying an iron pot filled with wine and hung it on the stove to cook the wine.
After doing it, the soldiers bowed to Wu Nian and retreated.
After a while, the aroma of wine filled the air.
"How many reinforcements will you send?" Wu Nian sneered, put down the map in his hand, raised his hands, put them on the stove to warm himself, and waited for the drink.
....
night.
Around eight o'clock.
South of Jiang County. The torches were burning brightly, and many soldiers were standing guard or patrolling the city. Their murderous aura was rising into the sky, and the guards were very tight.
"Who is it?" Suddenly, a soldier heard the noise and shouted towards the city.
The rest of the soldiers moved accordingly, and the archers immediately took out the arrows in their quivers, bent their bows, and prepared to shoot.
"Brothers on the city, please don't shoot arrows. I have important news and I will report it to Zhang Wanhu." In the darkness, a figure shouted towards the city.
"Put down the hanging basket." The soldiers looked at it with suspicion, until a centurion gave the order.
Zhang Mansion.
The originally quiet mansion suddenly lit up many torches, and a large number of soldiers occupied the mansion, which was very chilling.
Zhang Bu wore a black cloak, opened the door and walked out of the bedroom, along the corridor, came to the main room and sat down.
Zhang Yu, a close confidant, bent down and handed the wooden box to Zhang Bu.
"Have you confirmed it?" Zhang Bu asked.
"It's true." Zhang Yu replied.
Zhang Bu nodded, seriously stretched out his hand to take the wooden box, then opened it and took out the silk inside.
"Wu Nian has sent troops to attack Dingxian." After Zhang Bu unfolded the silk and read ten lines at a glance, he raised his head and said to Zhang Yu with a solemn tone.
"Should we send reinforcements?" Zhang Yu bent down and asked.
It is not unusual for Wu Nian to send troops. This Liaodong tiger began to prepare for war after the autumn harvest.
It does not seem unusual to send troops to establish counties.
Ding County is a place where their defense is relatively weak.
"Let me think about it." Zhang Bu shook his head and raised his right hand.
Zhang Yu nodded, turned around and left the main room, holding the handle of his knife and waiting outside the door. Zhang Bu stood up, put the silk on the oil lamp and lit it, then threw it on the ground and watched it turn into ashes.
Zhang Bu had no doubts about this news.
Chen Ning was his spy who had been stationed in Beishan Fort for many days. He is now in a high position and has not made the slightest mistake.
But how to fight is the question.
Jin Huanshan took away half of the soldiers and horses of the Mongolian and Yuan households.
They currently control three cities. Jiang County, Ding County, Yuan County. The defenders of Dingxian County had four thousand commanders, one of whom was the Mongolian Yuan commander.
Yuan County has the same configuration.
Four Han commanders and three Mongolian commanders were left at the Zhenjiang County base camp.
"How many people do I need to send to stop Wu Nian's attack?" Zhang Bu withdrew his gaze, sat on the Taishi chair, lowered his head and fell into deep thought.
Few reinforcements were sent and could not stop Wu Nian.
If more reinforcements are sent, Jiang County's city defense will be weak.
Jiang County is the base camp, so there can be no mistakes.
Although it is certain that Wu Nian is going to attack Dingxian. But what if Wu Nian was unable to conquer Dingxian County and diverted his troops to attack Jiangxian County?
Flexibility and maneuverability are Wu Nian's characteristics.
Relying on the city wall to defend three county towns is his advantage.
"Come here. Go and invite Zhu Yong and Chen Ha'er, the two thousand commanders of the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, and the two thousand commanders Zhao Gu and Lian Sheng." After thinking about it for a long time, Zhang Bu decided to send four thousand commanders to rescue Ding. county.
The Mongolian Yuan Dynasty commander and the Han commander each have half.
"yes."
Zhang Yu, who was standing outside the door, responded and immediately ordered four soldiers to go out to invite people.
