Li Deren urged, Zhang Zhongxia frowned secretly.
Now that things are done, what are you anxious about? If the rangers leave the city and are intercepted by the Mongolian cavalry, won't their sacrifices be in vain?
"General, look!"
Wang Gui spoke before Cao Youwan hesitated and pointed in the south direction.
All the generals were frightened, and together with Cao Youwan, they raised their heads and looked toward the southern skyline.
Countless Mongolian cavalry meandered over, a sea of flags. Under the flying flags, groups of Mongolian cavalry were pacing their horses and marching slowly. They were armored, dragons and tigers, full of feathers, occupying the entire wilderness.
Surrounded by thousands of finely armored knights, a huge chariot was in it. Surrounding the large tiger-skin tent on the vehicle were Mongolian army leaders in gold and silver armor. They had different costumes. They were all solemn and had ugly faces, which was rare. smile.
"The Tatar cavalry is indeed worthy of its reputation!"
Cao Youwan was also secretly shocked. Groups of Mongolian cavalry were surrounding the tiger-skin tent, with spears and iron rods and hard bows and steel armor. They were all tall and majestic, and they looked like warriors in hundreds of battles.
"These guys have ferocious faces, they are all evil spirits who kill people!"
Cao Shixiong also took a breath and opened his eyes wide.
No wonder the Mongolian cavalry dominates the world. Just looking at the cavalry lineup coming from the dragon is already terrifying.
How many cavalry were there in the entire Song Dynasty?
"Surrounding the barracks are the most elite Tatar cavalry troops, Genghis Khan's imperial guards, including 8,000 guards, 1,000 archers, and 8,000 stragglers. Without Genghis Khan's order, no one can No one is allowed to mobilize the Qixue army. When Genghis Khan goes to the battlefield, he must be escorted by the Qixue army."
Li Deren looked at the flooded Mongolian cavalry formation rolling northward, with a solemn expression on his face, and said calmly.
"Your Highness, according to what you said, Genghis Khan is in this formation. Has the Tatar army really retreated?"
Yang Daquan felt depressed and couldn't help but ask.
"The carts and tiger-skin tents guarded by the Qixue army are the tents of Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan must have died of illness, and the Tatar army may have really withdrawn."
The power of the Mongolian army made Li Deren feel heavy in his heart and short of breath.
The Mongolian army withdrew, and Xixia was temporarily peaceful. If they come back, where will Xixia go?
"If there are dozens of heavy cannons, hundreds of small cannons, and indiscriminate bombardment by thunderous thunder, what kind of bullshit and cowardly Xue Jun's iron-blooded army will destroy everything and make a mess?"
On the city wall, a young Song Army officer looked at the Mongolian army all over the mountains and plains, and suddenly said it loudly.
Li Deren and Cao Youwan were both shocked. Their eyes met and they both laughed.
Even the Song Army officers such as Cao Shixiong and Yang Daquan, who looked solemn, also smiled, looking excited but a little embarrassed.
The men were short of ambition, and they were running out of ammunition and food. Facing the waves of Mongolian cavalry, everyone lost their fighting spirit and was worse than an ordinary young sergeant.
If the troops are strong and the horses are strong, and the ammunition is sufficient, that seems to be a different matter.
The Mongolian central army, beside Genghis Khan's coffin, Wokuotai and others rode forward. As dusk approaches, the breeze blows away, sweeping away the summer heat.
Even so, Wokuotai was still sweating. The densely packed Xia army guards on the distant Lingzhou city wall came into view, and Wo Kuotai couldn't help but frown.
Lingzhou City has become a nightmare for all Mongolian soldiers. Since the Mongolian army came to the city last winter and laid siege to the city for several months, more than half a year has passed. Until now, the Mongolian army has withdrawn north, and Lingzhou City is still strong.
"Wokuotai, are you going to let these thieves like Tang Wuti go?"
Torre, who was hunched forward, glanced at Lingzhou City, his eyes full of vicious resentment.
If Lingzhou City had been captured earlier, Xixia might have surrendered, and Genghis Khan might not have died of illness.
"Torre is supervising the country. There is an epidemic in the army. Hundreds of soldiers die every day. The weather is too hot and it is impossible to attack the city. We have to wait until the weather cools down before we can use the troops. It is better to go back to the grassland to recuperate and wait until the Khan's affairs are taken care of. , it’s not too late to attack again.”
Yelu Chucai advised softly, not forgetting to remind Tuo Lei to respect his identity.
Two brothers, Wo Kuotai and Tuo Lei, Tuo Lei seemed to be still unwilling to accept Xixia's failure to surrender, but Wo Kuo Tai's heart was no longer in attacking Xi Xia or the Kingdom of Jin.
Only by inheriting the position of Great Khan and making a smooth transition within the Mongolian nobility can the Great Mongolia continue to use its troops southward.
"Yelu Chucai, do you think if we attack Lingzhou City now, can we defeat it?"
Torre suddenly asked.
"Torre Supervisor, with all due respect, I'm afraid it's too much!"
Yelu Chucai wiped the sweat from his forehead and then shook his head.
"My Mongolian warriors like the cold and hate the heat. It's almost dusk now, and everyone is still sweating profusely. How can we fight in the daytime? If we get infected with the disease again on a hot day, the gains will outweigh the losses."
Although Lingzhou is short of food, no one knows what the situation is like. It is most likely to be infected with the plague when the weather is hot, and it would be very difficult to attack the city again.
"I can't stand the arrogance of the Tangwuti people. I can't wait to rush into the city and kill all the Tangwuti dog thieves inside!"
Torre's eyes were ferocious and he said fiercely.
Yelu Chucai's heart froze, and he suddenly remembered Zhao Hong's words.
Wherever the Tao is, even if there are tens of thousands of people, I will go there.
Torre is violent and murderous, taking pleasure in slaughtering cities. What is his path?
"Torre, when winter comes, I am willing to lead my troops to destroy the Tang Wu Ti Kingdom and fulfill the Great Khan's last wish!"
Perhaps stimulated by the still strong Lingzhou City, Genghis Khan's adopted son suddenly pointed in the direction of Lingzhou City and spoke loudly.
"Okay! When the time comes, Baershu and Brother Yixiang will come together to destroy Tang Wuti's country and kill all Tang Wuti's people!"
Torre said loudly without waiting for Ogedai to speak.
"Tore, Huli, let's finish the funeral of the Great Khan first. Those tribal leaders, princes and ministers have come back from various places to entertain themselves. As for the Tang Wu Ti Kingdom, a place as big as a palm can be destroyed at any time!"
Wo Kuotai looked at Hu Li and Tuo Lei, and said softly, a light flashed in his eyes.
Yelu Chucai was shocked. Ogedai was the Great Khan of Mongolia designated by Genghis Khan. Khuri and Tore were good at making opinions, so there was no such thing as Ogedai in their eyes.
"That's what the Great Khan said. There is a saying among the Han people that it is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. Now our Mongolian country has a strong army and strong horses. As long as the warriors cultivate themselves, when Wo Kuotai becomes the Great Khan of the Mongolian country, they can turn around and destroy them. It’s not too late for Xia’s death gold.”
Yelu Chucai said it immediately.
Ogedai regarded him as his think tank and right-hand man. At this time, he still wanted to remind the generals that Ogedai was the successor of the Great Khan.
"Yelu Chucai is right. When Wokuotai becomes the Great Khan of the Mongol Kingdom, we will make a comeback. The Tang Wu Ti Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom are easy to talk about, but the Song Kingdom is a serious problem. Once Xia Jin is destroyed, we must destroy it. Song Dynasty!"
Subotai followed Yelu Chucai's words and said immediately.
He returned with a disastrous defeat in the Song Dynasty, but he still had to make good friends with Wokuotai. Compared to Torre's tyranny, Wokuotai is much more tolerant.
"Yelu Chucai, you have met Emperor Song. What do you think of him?"
Wokuotai looked gentle and asked softly.
The Emperor of the Song Dynasty knew that Genghis Khan liked good wine, so he had a car sent to him, and he also sent an envoy to express condolences to Genghis Khan in person. The other party's humility made him feel a little elated.
"Great Khan, the Song Emperor is a man of great talent and great ambition. The one who can compete with our Mongolian Kingdom in the future will definitely be the Song Kingdom under the rule of the Song Emperor!"
Yelu Chucai looked solemn and spoke slowly.
Zhao Hong compares himself to Emperor Qin, Han Wu, and Emperor Tang and Song. He is too ambitious and wants to conquer the world. He is really a thorn in the side of Mongolia. If the Great Mongolian State wants to plunder and expand, it will inevitably collide with the Song State.
When the two countries compete for supremacy, what kind of fierce competition will it be?
"The Song Emperor's poem didn't say something like, "The country is so beautiful that it attracts the heroes of the world to bow down." Then let the Song Dynasty and Mongolia compete to see who is the real hero in the world."
Wokuotai said it with high spirits.
Yelu Chucai nodded and looked ahead. The Mongolian army had passed Lingzhou City unknowingly and meandered northward.
I don’t know what Xixia will look like next time I come back. Will it have become a territory of the Song Kingdom?
Yelu Chucai felt like Zhao Hong was floating in his mind, and suddenly came up with such an idea.
The Mongolian army went north, the sunset was setting, and the desert was vast. Cao Youwan was hesitating whether to send cavalry out of the city. Far to the south, on the west bank of the Yellow River, dozens of cavalry came from Juechen. The knights on the horses were strong and strong, carrying tooth flags on their backs. There was a fierce sound.
The generals at the top of the city all opened their eyes wide.
The knights were all fierce, and they soon arrived at the west of Lingzhou City. The flags on the backs of the knights were fluttering in the wind, making them look very majestic.
"They are the scouts of my Great Song Dynasty! They are the scouts of my Great Song Dynasty!"
Cao Shixiong watched carefully. He shouted loudly, cheered, and hugged Yang Daquan next to him, with tears streaming down his face.
They could all see it clearly. On the tooth flag on the knight's back, the word "Song" was clearly visible, which made people's eyes filled with tears and their hearts beating faster.
"Da Song! My Da Song!"
Zhang Zhongxia was so excited that tears burst into his eyes.
The Song Dynasty did not abandon them! The Emperor of Song Dynasty did not abandon them! They can finally hold their heads high and return to the Song Dynasty!
"Listen up, General Lingzhou. We are the scouts of the Song Dynasty. The Emperor of the Song Dynasty has a decree. The Song Dynasty and the Mongolian Kingdom have reached peace talks. The Mongolian army will withdraw today! Our army will bring food and grass tomorrow. Lingzhou and Zhongxing Prefecture After the soldiers of the Song Army gathered together, they went south to assemble in Lanzhou City on the south bank of the Yellow River!"
The Song Army scouts shouted loudly outside the city repeatedly, and a sea of cheers suddenly filled the walls of Lingzhou City.
"God bless Daxia! God bless Daxia!"
The guards at the top of the city had tears in their eyes, crying and laughing at the same time. Whether it was the Xia soldiers or the Song soldiers, many people knelt down and covered their faces and cried, while some knelt down and kowtowed, thanking God for the gift.
"I, Daxia, am saved!"
Li Deren also knelt on the city wall and cried with joy.
After eight or nine months of perseverance, the light finally came.
Looking at the ecstatic crowd, Cao Youwan burst into tears, sighing at the cruelty of war and letting out a sigh of relief.
Their mission was finally completed. These surviving soldiers of the Song Dynasty could finally return to the Song Dynasty in an upright manner and meet the Emperor of the Song Dynasty!
