Now that Empress Dowager Xiao had relented, Yang Gao immediately stood up and stepped forward, saying loudly: "Sister Huang, General Shi! You two have similar martial arts skills. Even if you fight for another hundred rounds, you can't tell the winner. In my opinion, let's call it a day." Bar."
When Yang Gao spoke, Shi Wengong hurriedly used a loophole to jump out of the battle group. Yang Miaozhen did not pursue him. He dismounted and asked, "Your Majesty, you don't know me..."
Yang Gao glanced at Empress Dowager Xiao who had already stood up and left, and said with a slight smile: "Sister Huang, don't worry, the empress has agreed. You will go north with me in three days."
As Yang Gao spoke, he glanced at Shi Wengong aside, and said lightly: "General Shi is so skilled in martial arts that he is just a small captain. I was negligent. He will follow me northward in three days. I hope you will be successful." If you have meritorious service, I will naturally promote you!"
Shi Wengong was overjoyed when he heard this. Although he had not been promoted for the time being, he had already left an impression on the emperor. And he believed that with his martial arts skills, it was only a matter of time before he would be promoted. Immediately, he rolled his saddle and dismounted his horse, knelt down and thanked him and said, "I would like to thank your majesty for your support. I am willing to go through fire and water for your majesty, no matter how much my life is ruined."
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The blue waves are sparkling, the sky is high and the air is refreshing.
More than two hundred ships converted from warships, carrying nearly 50,000 Sui soldiers, have been sailing on this vast sea for nearly a month. In the distance, the outline of Youzhou coastline has come into view.
"Huh -" Inspector Zhang at the bow of the ship sighed and murmured: "We're finally here!"
"Great, we finally arrived in Youzhou!"
All the officers and soldiers of the Sui Army on the ship shouted loudly, especially many of the cavalry officers. Although they had received special training before coming here, they still suffered from seasickness every day when sailing on the sea. At this moment, they saw the appearance of the coastline. , regardless of physical fatigue, shouting and celebrating crazily.
"Commander."
Liu Xuanchu, a counselor in a blue-grey robe, appeared behind Zhang Xun at some point. He was not very tall and had a thin face, but his eyes were bright and energetic, and he looked energetic.
"Mr. Maoya."
Seeing Liu Xuanchu, Zhang Xun smiled slightly. After more than a month of getting along with each other, he also discovered that Liu Xuanchu was very resourceful, so he immediately asked: "Sir, our army is about to enter Youzhou. In your opinion, how should we act? Go directly to Zhuojun and Luo Yi Shall we defend the city together?"
Liu Xuanchu waved his hand and said: "Luo Yi was already trapped in Zhuojun before we set off. As of today, I am afraid that the number of barbarians besieging Zhuojun is no less than 200,000. And our army has been sailing on the sea for a month, all the way Many soldiers could not withstand the storm, and the entire army's combat effectiveness was greatly reduced. Going to Zhuojun at this time is like sending a sheep into the tiger's mouth."
After a pause, Liu Xuanchu lowered his voice again: "Moreover, Luo Yi's name is Sui Chen, but he is actually very ambitious. Even if we enter Zhuo County, we will only create a situation of constant suspicion and friction, and it will only benefit Hulu. "
Zhang Xun nodded slightly and continued to ask: "What does the military advisor think should be done?"
Liu Xuanchu smiled slightly and said: "My idea is very simple, not to enter Zhuojun, go deep into the hinterland of Youzhou, and raid everywhere. The Hulu's center of gravity lies in Zhuojun, and the other counties will inevitably have insufficient defenses. Our army can raid and plunder the Hulu's logistics and supplies. Restore your strength. In addition, the people of Youzhou are fierce. Although the Hulu occupy Youzhou, there should be many benevolent and righteous people who rise up in the mountains and fields. The commander-in-chief can take the opportunity to recruit the rebels and slowly accumulate strength."
"Before departure, His Majesty once said that on the eve of the Youzhou Incident, Wanyan Aguda secretly instigated the rebellion of Yulinguan Town general Wu Sangui, and severely defeated Temujin. The two were already on the same level. So, even if they were allowed to win Knowing the location of our army, they will not dare to divide their troops to deal with us because they are afraid of each other. When the time is right in the future, the commander-in-chief can lead his army to repel the Huru first, and then use the general trend to force Luo Yi to hand over Youzhou Military and political power.”
Governor Zhang palmed his hands and laughed loudly and said: "What you said coincides with what I said. Send the order. After landing, stay in place to rest and quickly contact the Youzhou Jinyi Guards to understand the situation in Youzhou!"
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Ten days later, Zhang Xun led the army to Xinchang City, the seat of Beiping County.
In the novel, Luo Yi's title is King of Peking. In history, Luo Yi was originally a tiger general who oversaw the army in Peiping. Although the official positions are very different, they all reflect the fact that Beiping County is the foundation of Luo Yi.
Wanyan Aguda obviously also knew this. The cities he originally captured were mainly garrisoned by Youzhou surrendered troops, but most of the generals were replaced by Jurchens. Only in Beiping County, almost all the garrison troops were Jurchens. The chief general was Wanyan Liang, Wanyan Aguda's nephew, and the deputy general was Guo Yaoshi.
During the few days he was stationed and resting, Zhang Xun had already contacted the Jinyiwei from Youzhou and learned about the entire situation in Youzhou.
Because Luo Yi suffered repeated defeats in the battle against the Hu, losing cities, territory, and troops to humiliate the country, the rebels who spontaneously organized themselves to fight against the Hu in Youzhou did not trust the Sui army. Therefore, Zhang Xun and Liu Xuanchu discussed and decided that in order to facilitate the recruitment of the rebels in Youzhou in the future, they must fight a beautiful victory.
At this time, Beiping County, which was not far from Zhang Xun's garrison and had a relatively strong garrison, became their best choice.
Wanyan Aguda was different from Temujin. Temujin destroyed Jieli Khan and at the same time inherited a large number of resources belonging to the Eastern Turks, including many intelligence bases and spies that penetrated deep into the Sui Dynasty. However, Wanyan Aguda's Jurchen tribe migrated from the farther north a few years ago. He did not have the ability or the time to go to the south to establish a Jurchen intelligence point.
Temujin and Wanyan Aguda were already at odds with each other, not to mention that the coastal area of Youzhou was Wanyan Aguda's territory. The first person to suffer damage when the Sui army crossed the sea and headed north was definitely Wanyan Aguda. No matter what, it was impossible for Temujin to share the information he obtained with Wanyan Aguda. Therefore, Wanyan Aguda and the Jurchen soldiers under his command knew nothing about the Sui army crossing the sea and heading north.
When tens of thousands of well-equipped Sui troops suddenly came to the city, the Jurchen soldiers in Xinchang City suddenly panicked. Although Wanyan Liang is the nephew of Wanyan Aguda, his abilities are far inferior to those of his cousins Wanyan Zongwang, Wanyan Zonghan, and Wanyan Zongbi. When he heard that the Sui army was approaching the border, he was confused for a moment.
On the contrary, as the deputy general, Guo Yaoshi was able to control the situation. He first stabilized Wanyan Liang, and then ordered several Jurchen commanders in the city to lead their troops to defend the city in Wanyan Liang's name.
