After the third day of the Lunar New Year, Jia Cong led two hundred personal guards, joined He Shiyuan's team, and rushed to Liaoyang together.
The two of them together have a total of more than 400 horsemen. They are all elites in the army and can cope with any emergencies.
The road now was not easy to walk. The snow was very thick in many places and the horses could not run. It was not until the afternoon that we arrived in Liaoyang.
The two of them left the guards in the military camp, and took only a few guards with them to the Jiedu Envoy's Mansion.
They showed their identity tokens at the door before being led in.
When I came to the lobby, I saw a person sitting at the head. He was wearing a purple official robe. He was in his forties or fifties, with a slightly elegant air. He was the newly arrived Jiedu envoy Wang Ziteng.
The two people hurriedly stepped forward and saluted with clasped fists: "Subordinates He Shiyuan and Jia Cong, please see the commander-in-chief."
Wang Ziteng waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite. You guys arrived at this time. It must be difficult to walk on the road, right?"
He Shiyuan said: "The commander clearly sees that there is deep snow along the road, and the horses cannot move quickly without knowing the route. It makes the commander wait for a long time."
Wang Ziteng said: "I came here just a few years ago, and I know how difficult the journey is. I came here with you this time. Firstly, we can meet each other and get to know each other. We will be working together in the future, so we have to know each other."
Another one is to wait until everyone is here to discuss the upcoming war together and see what method we adopt to deal with the enemy, which will be more powerful for us. "
He Shiyuan said: "Everything must be obeyed by the commander-in-chief."
Wang Ziteng smiled and was very satisfied with He Shiyuan's attitude.
He turned to look at Jia Cong, looked up and down, and said with a smile: "You must be Jia Cong, I have heard about your deeds. You are indeed a young hero, better than your predecessors.
Speaking of which, our two families are still related. My nephew is your cousin and my niece is your sister-in-law. It’s not too much to call me uncle, right? "
Now that Wang Ziteng's words have come to this point, there is no need for him to dwell on anything else.
If someone gives you face, we have to bear it, otherwise we will be disrespectful and slap others in the face.
No matter what, Wang Ziteng is his immediate boss now. It is better to keep the relationship on good terms than to have a stalemate. After all, he still has to stay under him for a few years.
Jia Cong cupped his hands and said, "Uncle Shi is so complimentary. My nephew, Jia Cong, I would like to pay my respects to Uncle Shi. Please take care of me in the future."
Wang Ziteng laughed loudly and said: "You really have a cheerful temperament. You can come here more often when you have nothing to do. If you want to be transferred here, I can help you do it."
Jia Cong said: "Thank you for your kindness, Uncle Shi. I'm used to being in Guangning, and I've become familiar with those subordinates. I'll stay there for the time being. I will come over to see Uncle Shi when I have time."
Wang Ziteng said: "That's fine. If you have anything to do in the future, you can come to me directly."
"Yes, Uncle Shi."
The two stayed in Liaoyang for three days before returning to Guangning.
Jia Cong did not attend the military conference hosted by Wang Ziteng, as he was not qualified for his current official position.
I heard from He Shiyuan that this meeting was not very ideal. Everyone at the meeting had different ideas. Some people advocated focusing on defense and just defending the city, while others advocated taking the initiative to seek fighting opportunities.
In the end, Wang Ziteng did not express his position, only saying that he would make a decision when the war came.
Let everyone step up training of troops and horses to prepare for the coming war at any time.
In the blink of an eye, on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, a sudden heavy snowfall made many people's plans aborted.
The heavy snow continued for two days and two nights before it stopped. The snow on the ground was two feet thick.
All the high-ranking generals in Guangning gathered in He Shiyuan's general military mansion to exchange cups.
Yang Shixuan smiled and said: "It's better now, the war can't start anymore, and we can be free for a while again."
He Shiyuan said: "There will be no war within a month. It is estimated that the barbarians will not launch an attack until spring begins. We can also have more time to prepare.
This war is also a test for us. I don't ask for much credit. I just want to be able to defend Guangning City, and I am satisfied. This requires everyone to work together. "
"We all follow the general's lead. We will do whatever the general says."
"Brother Jia, you had a great harvest last year and made countless military exploits, which made us old people jealous. This year, the war started. Please ask Brother Jia to take care of you old brothers. You eat meat and let us drink soup." That’s it.”
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Generals, this is serious. If a war comes this year, I will also obey the general's command. I will fight how the general tells me to fight. If it is a city defense battle, it will be a war of attrition. There is no trickery. Chance.
If there is really a chance to find a fighter plane, my subordinates will definitely call the generals, so don't worry, generals. "
The generals laughed and said: "Then we have to thank Brother Jia first. Come, let's toast Brother Jia together."
Next, there was a rare period of leisure.
It was not until the beginning of spring, after the farming season, that the war came belatedly.
This time Hong Tai assembled an army of 50,000 barbarians and 30,000 Horqin cavalry, and launched a brazen attack around Shenyang.
Along the way, strongholds and forts were established one by one.
At the same time, 50,000 Mongolian cavalry rushed to the gate of Guangning City. After showing off their power, they dispersed and left, which left everyone a little confused.
Then the news came that these Mongolian soldiers were divided into five teams and looted the nearby Wubao. Some Wubao sent a distress message to Guangning City.
This is the benefit of the cavalry's flexibility. As long as you don't go out of the city to fight, I will harass your rear and make you miserable.
He Shiyuan was also in a dilemma. Guangning City only had more than 10,000 cavalry in total, so it was no match for him outside the city.
But without leaving the city, facing the harassment of the Mongols, seeing those forts being breached one by one, and a large number of men and women being plundered as slaves, I felt extremely tangled in my heart.
"Everyone, everyone has seen this situation now. It doesn't matter if we can't explain it, just let it go. It's true that we are powerless. I have no choice.
If you have any ideas, please put them forward as soon as possible, so as to save those innocent people and solve the current predicament. "
Regarding the situation at hand, everyone knew very well that the reason why these Mongolian soldiers were robbing everywhere was to anger them, lure them out of the city, and then eliminate them.
The best way is to stand still. As long as Guangning City is defended, it will be a great achievement.
If he really went out of the city to rescue him, he would undoubtedly fall into their scheme. If a meat bun beats a dog, he will never come back.
There is really no good solution to the current situation.
We can only choose to stand still and remain unchanged in response to all changes.
"General, the current situation is really not suitable for going out of the city for rescue. We should focus on safety and focus on Guangning City."
"Yes, if we rush to send troops to rescue, what if we are ambushed by the enemy? Then I'm afraid even Guangning City won't be able to save it."
"The top priority is to hold on to Guangning City while sending people to deliver a message to the Jiedu Envoy in Liaoyang, asking for their assistance."
Seeing that no one had any good ideas, He Shiyuan couldn't help but sigh.
It's not that I don't want to save him, it's that I really can't.
Seeing Jia Cong sitting there without speaking, he couldn't help but ask: "Jia Cong, you have a smart mind and have gone deep into the grassland. What can you do about the situation in front of you?"
Jia Cong thought for a while and said: "General, holding on to Guangning City is indeed the safest way. Sending troops to rescue is just a bad idea, but it is unbearable to watch those people suffer and ignore them.
The risk of sending troops is too great. We must conduct a blitzkrieg, move forward and retreat quickly, find out the enemy's position, attack quickly, catch them off guard, or even eliminate them. "
"This is too risky, isn't it? What's the difference between this and committing suicide? Who would you let go of such a dangerous thing?"
"Yes, General Jia, this is too risky. I will not do this kind of thing. I have no confidence at all."
He Shiyuan said: "This is indeed too risky. Is there any other way?"
Jia Cong shook his head and said: "If the general wants to save people, there is only one way. If it is done well, he can kill the opponent's 10,000 troops and solve the current dilemma.
If the general is willing to give me 10,000 elite cavalry, I am willing to lead the team out of the city. I am sure that I can eat all of them and solve this dilemma for the general. "
Yang Shixuan said: "Brother Jia, this is no joke. Once something goes wrong, you can't come back. You have to think clearly."
He Shiyuan said: "Are you really sure? Isn't this child's play?"
Jia Cong said: "General, if I have 10,000 cavalry, even if I charge face to face, I am confident that I can defeat the opponent's 10,000 cavalry. This time, I will adopt a sneak attack and ambush to have a greater chance of winning.
If you generals can trust me, you can take your elite troops and send troops with me. This is a good opportunity to make a contribution. There will be no such store after passing this village. You must know that danger and opportunity coexist. "
Hearing Jia Cong's words, the generals were all silent. This matter was so dangerous. They really didn't dare to participate for fear of not being able to come back.
He Shiyuan took a deep look at Jia Cong, thinking of what he did on the grassland, he had some confidence in him.
"Okay, since you are not afraid of death, I will make a bet today. My five thousand cavalry will be under your command. Including your own men, it will be almost seven thousand. I will be responsible for gathering the remaining three thousand for you. , it’s up to you whether you win or lose.”
Jia Cong said: "The general will not be disappointed. In fact, these seven thousand people are enough. The reason why we bring more people is just to let everyone share the credit.
Since everyone is unhappy, don't regret it afterwards. It's not me, brother, who eats alone. It's you who didn't believe me and gave up on your own. You really can't blame me for this. "
Ten thousand troops were quickly gathered, but Jia Cong did not leave the city immediately.
Instead, Tie Zhu and others were sent out first to find out the real situation around them and get first-hand information in their hands.
This war is an intelligence war. As the saying goes, if you know yourself and the enemy, you can fight a hundred battles without danger.
If you don't know the enemy's movements, you may really be eaten.
For three days in a row, Jia Cong did not move. Some people began to lose their temper and wondered what he was up to.
He Shiyuan took the initiative to come over and asked, "What's going on? When will you send troops?"
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Uncle Shi, now is not the time. I need to know the information about all the enemy forces within a fifty-mile radius, so that I can be sure to kill one of the enemies without being surrounded by them. If the information is inaccurate, It is very likely that we will be ambushed by the enemy.”
He Shiyuan laughed when he heard this and said: "No wonder you kid has made so many achievements. With this cautiousness and strategizing, it's hard not to make any achievements. It seems like I'm going to take advantage of you this time."
Jia Cong said: "Uncle Shi, you're welcome. You also know my situation. No matter how many military exploits I achieve, His Majesty may not promote me. It's better to let Uncle Shi take the lead and find a way to get the position of Jiedushi." Got it."
"You have a heart, kid."
On the night of the fifth day, Jia Cong quietly led his team out of the city.
We arrived at a valley at dawn, and after letting the men and horses rest for a quarter of an hour, the sky was already bright.
Jia Cong gave an order and directed the army to rush into the valley.
Ten thousand elite cavalry, facing ten thousand enemies who were still sleeping, launched a massacre.
Many people were awakened by the sound of fighting. As soon as they ran out of the tent, their heads were chopped off with a knife.
The camp of ten thousand people was still very large. The captain of the Mongolian soldiers gathered a group of troops and began to block the attack.
Facing the swarming troops, they could only retreat steadily.
However, the entrance to the valley was tightly blocked, and it was impossible to escape even if one wanted to. It was really like closing the door and beating the dog.
The battle lasted for nearly two hours before it was completely over.
Then began to clean the battlefield and count casualties.
A total of 10,000 enemies were wiped out, 10,000 horses were captured, countless armors and weapons were captured, and some stolen property was also captured.
This time the opponent was killed before he could mount his horse, but the horse was not damaged.
On his side, more than 800 people were killed and more than 2,000 were injured.
With such an advantage, so many people died, making Jia Cong a little speechless. These were Guangning's elite soldiers.
In the evening, Jia Cong led his team and returned to Guangningcheng with the loot.
Seeing the 10,000 war horses and countless trophies, the entire Guangning City was boiling.
When all the generals saw this scene, they were so regretful that their intestines turned green. This time Jia Cong invited them, but they refused outright for fear of death. Who could they blame?
He Shiyuan looked at the battle report in his hand and couldn't be more happy. This Jia boy was really awesome. If he didn't move, he would be like thunder.
Going out at night and getting back done before dark is incredibly efficient.
He Shiyuan laughed loudly and said: "What a good boy, you are really good. You did not disappoint me. He plans strategies and wins every battle. He is truly a victorious general."
Jia Cong said: "The general is ridiculous. These are all soldiers who risked their lives and fought hard. I hope the general can take out part of the trophies to reward them and provide compensation to the families of those soldiers who died. The people who died this time were a bit... too much."
Yang Shixuan said: "We killed ten thousand people and only suffered a few hundred casualties. This casualty is negligible, which is already remarkable. Brother Jia is really convinced by his abilities. This battle was really enjoyable."
He Shiyuan sighed: "Yes, I haven't fought such a happy battle in many years. What a relief. The capture this time is also very rich. We will make a fortune just from these 10,000 horses. Have you thought about how to distribute them? ?”
Jia Cong smiled and said: "As long as the general is here, everything will be decided by the general. I have no objection."
He Shiyuan smiled with satisfaction. This boy can fight and be a good person. He is really a character. There is no way he can stop his luck.
He Shiyuan sent someone to send the good news to Liaoyang, and at the same time, he rushed it to the capital for 800 miles.
Two days later, four other Mongolian cavalry, after discovering their killed companion, immediately turned their horses and left Guangning.
