The gap on the hillside was too small, and the Mongolian soldiers and horses were littered with dead bodies, making it difficult for them to ride quickly. The Song troops on both sides of the hillside kept firing, and the corpses of the Mongolian soldiers piled higher in the gap on the hillside, making it difficult for the horses to climb the slope. The Mongolian knights had no choice but to retreat, beat their horses and fled in all directions.
Lu Wende's troops fired continuously at the Mongolian troops who were fleeing from Subotai's troops until Subotai and others fled. Lu Wende was unwilling to give in and cursed angrily.
"Straight bitch! It's easy for you, you bitch!"
There were too few cavalry under his command to pursue him, so he could only watch as Subotai and other troops fled northeast along the mountain road.
"General, be content! Defeat the Tatars in front of the emperor. This battle will be enough for you to become famous all over the world!"
The gunner next to him said cheerfully.
"His Majesty!"
Lu Wende was startled and raised his telescope to look around. His face turned red when he put it down.
"Quickly fire artillery to clear out the surrounding enemy troops! Go and ask Zhang Du and Ma Zhong to come and come with me to meet the emperor!"
Everywhere in the wilderness and hills, there were scenes of the Song army chasing the Mongolian army. Arrows were flying, artillery fired continuously, and the fighting was fierce and bloody.
Under the banner of the Chinese army, Zhao Hong held up the telescope and watched carefully for a moment. Seeing that the overall situation was determined, he put down the telescope and breathed a sigh of relief.
Firearms were ahead of their time. This war once again proved this irrefutable truth.
"Don't chase the poor bandits! Just clear out the surrounding Mongolian troops!"
Zhao Hong immediately issued a military order.
The Subotai tribe that fled to the northeast had at least three to four thousand cavalry. With the strength of the Song army's cavalry, they would certainly not be able to take advantage if they did not carry firearms.
Moreover, the goal of this war has been achieved, and the next step is to open the passage to Xixia.
"Your Majesty, our army has 70,000 soldiers and horses, thousands of artillery pieces, and thousands of Tatars want to overwhelm my formation. It is really too arrogant!"
Xu Sheng led his guards and shields, and surrounded Zhao Hong's hill as if facing a powerful enemy.
The 70,000-strong army had thousands of small cannons alone, not to mention heavy artillery.
"This is the power of technology! Your Majesty is truly miraculous!"
The bodyguard Zhang Hong complimented the emperor sincerely.
"I'll wait until you meet Your Majesty!"
Lu Wende and Ma Zhong rode their horses down the hillside and came to see them. Their faces were all red and their bodies were covered in blood.
"Everyone, get up! It's still war time, get on your horse and answer the question!"
Seeing the generals mounting their horses, Zhao Hongcai nodded slightly and looked at Ma Zhong appreciatively.
"Ma Zhong, you know your mistakes, you can correct them, and you have made great contributions. Firearms have changed the times. There is no chance of war, but you must remember it!"
Cui Yu and Fan Zhong had already reported to him about Ma Zhong's war. Since his subordinates have committed meritorious deeds and are accessories to the crime, there is no need to hold him accountable.
Anyone who has never made a mistake should learn from it. What's more, this Ma Zhong has big arms and a round waist. He looks like a fierce general and can be reused.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! This is all planned by General Lu, General Lu is just following the instructions."
Ma Zhong's face turned red and he immediately cupped his fists and saluted.
Being able to get the emperor's approval made him feel relieved. Does this mean that he has escaped?
"Zhang Du, you are not bad, you have made a great contribution. I will reward you!"
Zhao Hong said happily as he glanced at Zhang Du, the commander of Chengzhou, who was also an officer at the Jinling Military Academy.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! They are all dispatched by General Lu, and the students are just following them!"
Zhang Du said with a blushing face, subconsciously closing the distance between him and the emperor.
"Lu Wende, you were able to seize the opportunity. I will remember your great contribution! Do you know the direction in which Subotai escaped?"
Zhao Hong gave a thumbs up and asked loudly.
On the official road and along the river bank, there are piles of human and horse corpses as far as the eye can see. The corpses of Mongolian soldiers were floating all over the river, like hell.
Lv Wende, the historical strongman who fought against Mongolia, did not disappoint him.
"Your Majesty, Subotai's troops fled to Fengzhou and Qinzhou to the north. Subotai's troops had 17,000 cavalry and four to five thousand infantry. The battle in Mianzhou City lasted for half a year. Over many months, the Tatar army must have suffered a lot of losses. Your Majesty and the last general attacked from the north and south, and at least half of the Tatars were killed or injured. I heard that Subotai was the most powerful general in the Tatar army and occupied many places in Jindi. Subotai Our main camp is located in Lintao Mansion!"
Lu Wende replied loudly, feeling a little proud in his heart.
When Subotai besieged Mianzhou City, he also inquired carefully about the details of the Mongolian army. He was naturally very happy to be able to defeat Mongolia's number one general Subutai.
"Is the road from Fengzhou to Lintao Prefecture easy?"
Zhao Hong suddenly asked.
"Returning to your majesty, it may not be easy to go around in a long circle due to the high mountains. Moreover, Fengzhou City is high and dangerous, and Qinzhou has poor mountains and rivers. I heard that there are Jin troops stationed there, so I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Tatars to march."
Lu Wende replied confusedly.
The emperor asked Su Bu Tai to defeat his troops. Do you want to continue the pursuit and kill them all?
"Since the Tatar camp is located in Lintao Prefecture, there must be a lot of looting and hoarding, which will save our army from transferring food and grass!"
Zhao Hong nodded and said loudly:
"Immediately lead the troops in pursuit, go straight to Lintao Mansion, and defeat Subotai's camp!"
Lu Wende was stunned and subconsciously replied:
"Your Majesty, it's hundreds of miles from here to Lintao Mansion. Your Majesty wants to..."
"It's only two hundred miles from the ground in Xihe Prefecture to Lintao Prefecture. The soldiers are very fast. We must break the Lintao Prefecture before Subotai can escape back to Lintao Prefecture."
Zhao Hong did not hesitate and issued the military order decisively.
"Ma Zhong, you are a local and are familiar with the terrain. You and Lu Wende led the cavalry of the Ma Army and the soldiers of the Beiwei Army on a rapid march. They rushed to Lintao Mansion at starry night. They first defeated Lintao Mansion, then went north and west, and captured Lanzhou City. , Taozhou and Hehuang line!"
These generals are still too timid and too conservative, and they will not fight even if they win.
"Lintao Mansion! Lanzhou City!"
Lu Wende and Ma Zhong looked at each other in astonishment, and they only came to their senses when they saw Zhao Hong riding down the hillside.
"That's right! Lintao Mansion and Lanzhou City must be occupied! These Tatar cavalry armors and these horses can be used to make up the number. Do you understand?"
Zhao Hong's eyes widened and he said dissatisfied:
"Lu Wende, you two led the army to Lintao Mansion, defeated the Tatar camp in one fell swoop, and captured Lintao City first! Remember, bring artillery! I will lead the army to accompany you!"
Grinding and chirping. With eight thousand cavalry and artillery, it shouldn't be a problem to catch the opponent off guard.
"I obey the decree!"
"I obey the decree!"
Lu Wende and Ma Zhong did not dare to hesitate any longer. They took the order, rode down the hillside, led the Song cavalry, stripped off the armor of the Mongolian cavalry, collected the horses, and packed them hastily. The army meandered northwest along the Western Han River. go.
The Emperor of the Song Dynasty personally marched with tens of thousands of troops to the north. Are they still afraid of a ball? The army marched north, and along the Tao Road, Taozhou, Hezhou, Huangzhou, Xining Prefecture, including Lanzhou, were probably all under the rule of the Song Dynasty.
"Zhang Hong, go to Mianzhou City to convey the order and ask Cao Youwen to hold on and be careful to prevent Subutai from returning with his carbine. I will leave an army of 20,000 to follow Cao Youwen to transport food and grass. Go and do it quickly!"
Zhao Hong thought for a while and quickly issued a military order.
The Hanzhong fielding operation was a great success. The official warehouse on Lizhou West Road had more than 3 million shi of grain stored in it, enough to feed an army of 100,000 people for a year. The official road of Lizhou West Road has been renovated, and the border is only a hundred miles away from Lintao Prefecture, which is convenient for the transportation of grain and grass.
Not to mention anything else, there are probably thousands of dead horses in this war alone, enough to consume the army for a while.
"Your Majesty, if our army goes north, we may have to break up with the Jin people."
Xu Sheng rode up to catch up and shouted to Zhao Hong.
"As big as the world is, you are not as bold as Lu Wende and Cao Youwen. Besides, are you afraid of falling out with the Jin people?"
Zhao Hong laughed and rode forward.
"I have led 70,000 warriors of the Song Dynasty, and I am not afraid of the Tatar cavalry. How can I still be afraid of the Jin people? If we do not occupy Lintao Prefecture and Lanzhou, we will not be able to connect with Xixia. How can we support the soldiers who are going on an expedition to Xixia? How can we save them? Xixia?"
"I obey the decree!"
Xu Sheng's forehead was sweating and he quickly rode up to follow.
The emperor was far-sighted and had far-reaching vision, which made him always unable to keep up with the rhythm.
"Your Majesty, if we occupy Lanzhou, to the south is the Xingling land of Xixia, and to the west are the four counties of Hexi beyond the Yellow River."
Wang Wenda, sweating profusely, came right away and was in high spirits.
"Wang Wen, once Lanzhou is captured, I will let you, a Jinshi of this dynasty and a graduate of the Jiangwu Hall, take over the post of governor of Lanzhou, serve the country well, and nourish the people!"
The Mongolian army invaded the Golden Realm, and after burning, killing and looting, it was estimated that not even a tenth of the remaining people were alive. Let them toss around these old places of the Song Dynasty that are riddled with holes.
"Thank you so much, Your Majesty!"
Wang Wen was smiling and feeling happy.
Although it is temporary, this is really an unexpected surprise.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to serve in the Lintao Mansion. No matter how big or small the official position is, I will help your Majesty solve your problems and support the people of the Song Dynasty!"
Imperial student Cheng Yuanfengsu bowed and recommended himself to Zhao Hongmao.
"Okay! Cheng Yuanfeng, when Lintao Prefecture is conquered, you have the right to take over the post of governor of Lintao Prefecture. Just like Wang Wen, you will run the place, cultivate the people and cultivate the wasteland. If you can't do it well in three years, don't blame me for withdrawing you!"
This Cheng Yuanfeng seems to be a famous person in history, so he can be used freely.
Xu Sheng was secretly envious. Before Lintao Prefecture and Lanzhou were captured, the emperor was already enfeoffing officials.
These guys are so lucky and caught up in the good times!
"Xu Sheng, go and pass the message to Lu Wende. If the war goes well, we can capture Lanzhou City in one go. Let him lead his troops across the Yellow River and occupy Yingli in Jiuqu of the Yellow River. The Tatars settled in Liupan Mountain and Xishou in Roulang Mountain. The Baotai Military Division should have abandoned its defense and can send a large army to occupy it. At that time, we will link up the past and form a horn with Lanzhou to ensure that several important military towns along the Yellow River are in the hands of my army, the King of the Song Dynasty."
Xu Sheng was surprised, but Zhao Hong had already made a bolder arrangement.
Lingzhou City has been holding on for so long, and the most lacking thing in the city is food and grass. Yingli is only three hundred miles away from Lingzhou City and can be accessed by the Yellow River waterway. If you need to transport grain and grass, you can get there in one day.
"I obey the decree!"
Xu Sheng was frightened, he quickly accepted the order with his fists clasped, and rode away.
Five thousand soldiers were stationed at each military fortress, and even if tens of thousands of Mongolian troops came to attack, it seemed that there was nothing to fear.
However, the emperor is too courageous!
As a result, the Song Army and the Mongolian Army formed a confrontation in Longxi. With hundreds of thousands of troops on both sides, this is a national war.
