Yesterday's battle for the valley ended in the victory of the Song army. The Tibetan cavalry was driven out of the tributary valley, and the Song army successfully set up camp and had a stable stronghold.

However, in order to establish the village, the Song army suffered about 600 casualties, of which more than 200 were killed in direct battle. Even Wang Sunsin was wounded, and along with more than 100 seriously wounded people, he was sent to the sanatorium at Fort Kono for treatment. As for the more than forty more seriously wounded, because it was difficult to move, most of them could not be saved even if they were sent back, so they stayed in Xiangzi City at the end.

In addition to controlling the tributary valleys, there were more than 110 beheadings—the number of beheadings did not correspond to the actual number of enemy soldiers killed in battle, and the latter was often more than twice as many as the former—compared to the number of casualties of the officers and soldiers at the bottom of about 300, with infantry against cavalry, this exchange ratio should not be very bad.

Wang Sunsin's injuries only looked more serious, but in fact they were quite good, and they did not hurt their muscles and bones. It's a long bloody cut on his chest, which is not too deep, but it looks scary. It was the long knife of the Tibetan people who cut through the leather armor, and the traces brought out by the tip of the knife on the chest and abdomen.

The simple flesh wound was caused by the excessive nervousness of the soldiers around Wang Sunchen who had been trained in the sanatorium, and they used up ten pieces of wound medicine, not to mention, and almost rolled a medical linen cloth into Wang Sunchen's body. This time, although the military doctor said that it was no big deal, Wang Shao felt uneasy, so he asked Wang Sunchen to come back and let Han Gang make sure.

Since Han Gangkai improved the medical system in the army, today's Xihe and Qinfeng generals, the pro-soldiers around them have received complete battlefield first-aid training - or in other words, only after receiving complete battlefield first-aid training, can they serve as the generals' personal soldiers - on the one hand, the pro-soldiers with medical ability can subdue the generals and colonies, and at the same time, they can better protect the lives of the officers.

But there are still people who make a fuss, Han Gang glanced at the little soldier who was standing uneasily and was only a teenager, and shook his head. Turning around, he asked Wang Sunchen in a reproachful tone, "Why don't you wear a better armor, have a heart guard, and have multiple pieces of hard armor on your shoulders, so you won't be injured." ”

Wang Sunsin's chest and abdomen were still tied, but his spirit seemed to be vigorous and tight. He laughed and said, "If you want to shoot arrows, you can wear a hard shell, and a leather armor is already very in the way." Then he snorted coldly unconvinced, "If the bow hadn't been broken, who would have been able to get within ten steps of me?" Just an arrow cut a hole in a person's neck. ”

"It's all been inspected all the way, and the general who can stabilize you in Xihe Road is one of them. Still standing at the forefront like a pawn, how will he lead the army in the future? ”

"Third brother, don't worry, little brother will definitely be careful in the future." Wang Sunchen said, "Only less than 10,000 people were dispatched, so they grabbed a piece of land from Mu Zheng's hands." When Yao Ji came over, he didn't dare to say anything at him. ”

Han Gang sighed, if he was on the front line the day before yesterday, he would definitely admonish Wang Shao. It's just some gossip from Jingyuan Road after the battle of Lintao last year, why should you be so vigilant?

Wang Shao's thoughts, Han Gang could understand, but his heart was a little disapproving. It's not good to care too much about such a pointless face-saving problem. As for the so-called fear of not being able to suppress Yao and Yao Lin, just relying on the words 'act cheaply' handed over to Wang Shao by Zhao Ji through the edict, it is enough to cut off the head of any general who dares to disobey the military order and show it to the public.

Wang Shao is just earning a face!

It's just that since Wang Shao has succeeded, there is no need to mention it.

When Wang Shao's army was stationed in the tributary valley, Han Gang strengthened his defenses here at Keno Fort and raised grain and grass to transport it. Two days later, Yao led the army to Fort Keno. After resting for the night, we moved on.

On March 18, the fifth year of Xining, under the city of Hezhou, the Song army had gathered 20,000 soldiers and horses, and the enemy facing it was close to 50,000. In the past two years, a battle of this scale has only taken place once under Luowu City.

As the forces in front of him gathered more and more, it became more and more difficult for Han Gang to put his mind at ease. The Tibetans had an advantage in numbers, and it was inevitable that some troops would be dispatched to attack the rear road.

The most likely is Fort Kono, and the secret passages everywhere cast a shadow on the hearts of the defenders in the city, and no one can say whether there will be a fifth or sixth. Han Gang claimed on the face that he had found all the secret passages, so that the soldiers below did not have to be bows and snakes, but secretly let the craftsmen in the craftsman camp who were good at digging holes and digging earth inspect the fort in many ways in order to confirm the safety of the walled fort.

As the third transit station from Longxi City, the significance of Kenuo Fort to the front of the official army is self-evident. Wang Shao also deliberately retained a large number of troops to maintain the rear road of the army.

Now there are 3,000 soldiers in Kenuo Fort, but Han Gang is still not at ease—if it were someone else, it would be difficult to rest assured—in front of him is the elite of half of Shaanxi, and once there is a mistake, no one can afford it.

The two thousand township soldiers from the Guangrui Army, Han Gang had already ordered to be transferred to Fort Kenuo earlier, and it was enough for ordinary village soldiers and archers to escort the transport in the rear. Good steel still has to be used on the blade, and having them responsible for the transportation of this section of the grain route is actually equivalent to an additional 2,000 elite combat power. In addition, although he was a little unreasonable to Liu Yuan, Han Gang needed this group of Guangrui generals, even if they only had half of their previous strength left.

Recruiting personal soldiers, Han Gang asked him to send his handwritten letter to Di Dao along with Lingwen, hoping that Liu Yuan and they could arrive within two days. In addition, he wrote to Wang Shao, asking him to transfer a cavalry under his command back just in case.

The next day, the cavalry that had been transferred back from the front line reported to Han Gang: "The last general, Tian Qiong, is ordered to wait for Han Jiyi's assignment. ”

Han Gang was a little relieved, especially thinking about when Liu Yuan and Guangrui Township soldiers would arrive.

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Dido City.

Shen Kuo looked at the official document delivered to him, and saw that Han Gang had indicated that he would transfer the township soldiers composed of the former Guangrui Army to Fort Kenuo to take charge of the transfer position, he frowned slightly, "Han Gang can't help but believe in this group of rebels too much, right?" ’

Han Gang wanted to transfer these untrustworthy rebels to the most critical positions, and Shen Kuo was incomprehensible. Although they had shown a certain degree of deference, a rebel was a rebel, and if it was possible, Shen Kuo would never believe them.

But since it was Han Gang's request, Shen Kuo thought about it and decided not to interfere. If his own family blocks him in the middle, no matter what happens to him, with Han Gang's right to speak on Xihe Road, people can plant the crime more or less on themselves.

Because he was about to work together, Shen Kuo had inquired for a while when he was still in Beijing, and he had a certain understanding of Han Gang, understanding that he was not a soft-hearted character, let alone a gentleman who could be bullied.

Or don't provoke him for no reason, Shen Kuo thought in his heart, and honestly agreed in his hand.

This matter was quickly put behind him, and Shen Kuo still had a lot of work to do. However, in two days, a group of Guangrui villagers were mobilized to Didao City, and they turned around and followed Liu Yuan and them to Kenuo Fort.

In the past few days, there has been no news of a decisive battle ahead, and it is still in the midst of confrontation and small-scale confrontation. Shen Kuo temporarily put down his official duties and walked to the middle of the Guangrui Township soldiers. He wanted to see for himself whether the traitors were available - the stakes were high, after all.

Two thousand village soldiers, looking ordinary. is that the demeanor is stable, and there is no panic of ordinary people being transferred to the front line.

casually in the kneeling crowd, a leader was called, and Shen Kuo asked, "What's your name?"

The simple-looking man bowed his head and replied: "If you return to the official, the villain's name is You Sanshi." ”

"Thirty?" Seeing You Sanshi reply honestly, Shen Kuo felt that the man was not the kind of fierce traitor, but he was not unrepentant, he smiled, "...... After the ranking, there are many brothers in the clan. ”

You Sanshi bowed again and replied: "If you return to the official, the villain is just a brother, and there are not many clansmen. The name of the villain is one, two, three, three, three, the stone of stone. ”

Shen Kuo was slightly stunned. Ordinary people, many times, see that officials can't even speak well, how can they come out and accuse the official of calling the wrong name, and the mistake is wrong. Sure enough, it was Guangrui Army who came out and saw a little bit of the world. There is no fear of official authority at all.

Shen Kuo looked at the two thousand township soldiers at a glance, as well as the former generals who were standing far away and had a more calm momentum, and he was a little uneasy.

At this time, several cavalrymen rushed over from the yamen and hurriedly invited Shen Kuo to the side.

One of the riders was also sweating profusely, and said in Shen Kuo's ear anxiously: "Envoy, the reinforcements from the Yu Zang family opposite Lintao Fort have arrived!" It has increased to 20,000 people! Yao Du Patrol asked the envoy to quickly dispatch reinforcements, but he was too late! ”

'Twenty thousand! Shen Kuo was shocked.

Yao Lin had 4,000 soldiers in his hands, and this part of the Jingyuan army replaced the Qin Feng army in the north of Didao City the day before yesterday, guarding the construction project of Lintao Fort. It should be safe to guard the two forts of Lintao and Jiehechuan, which have just been built. But the 20,000 troops dispatched by the Yu Zang family still far exceeded expectations.

"Isn't there a contract of 4,000 people from the Qingtang Department?!" He hurriedly asked in a low voice.

"This is only half of the Yu Zang family. Moreover, of the 4,000 people in Yao Duxun's hands, 1,000 were dragged behind, stationed in the river valley military station, and it was impossible to go up to support. ”

Hearing the military situation, Shen Kuo was anxious. is just a simple transfer envoy with the army, no more than Han Gang, who has the identity of a slightly experienced driver, can directly mobilize a part of the troops, and then let Wang Shao recognize it afterwards.

He was hesitating when he suddenly caught a glimpse of You Sanshi. A flash of inspiration.

There are two thousand people in all, and it is not an exaggeration to divide one thousand. If something goes wrong with Lintao Fort, he can't afford to take this responsibility. To mobilize the township soldiers and people, the signatures and seals of his envoys with the army are sufficient......

Walking to the queue of Guangrui Township soldiers again, Shen Kuo sighed in his heart, he was also in a hurry to go to the doctor.