【First Update】

The clouds in the sky are pure white, lined with a clearer blue canopy, extremely white, as if the boundary has been outlined with a pen, blue and white.

Zhao Long hadn't seen such a refreshing sky for a long time.

He stayed in Yanzhou for a long time, and the sky in Yanzhou was always gray, partly because of the sandy soil scraped across the Hengshan Mountain, and partly because of the daily indispensable charcoal of the people in Yanzhou. Throughout the year, the sky is always covered with a gray veil, the sky is gray blue, the clouds are gray and white, and even if the clothes on the body are freshly cut, as long as you walk outside for half a day, no matter how bright the color will become.

The situation in Jingshi is also similar to that of Yanzhou. And that's not even counting the dust that is common in the north. Once the wind and sand rise, wearing a mask will inevitably fill your mouth with sand.

Not to mention the green mountains and clear waters of Dali, which cannot be compared at all.

The emperor's cultivation palace and the villas built by the big families are all to stay away from pollution and enjoy the beautiful mountains and rivers, and the water, soil and climate here are enough to dwarf the Zhongnan Mountain outside Chang'an City. In such a southerly place, it is like spring all year round -- according to the military staff, its latitude is the same as that of Liangguang, and it is directly west of Liangguang -- and life is naturally more pleasant.

Compared with the land in front of him, which is rich and pleasing in spring, Zhao Long feels that the Kansai where he grew up is like a desert in the Western Regions. As long as you don't go to the surrounding mountains and mountains, and don't go to those miasma places, the life on the shore of Erhai Lake, the Han people from the north can fully adapt to it.

"What a great place."

"What, like it here?"

After the army set up camp, Kumamoto patrolled the camp. When he walked to the camp gate, he saw the first general under his command, looking at the distant mountains and rivers. Approaching slowly, facing the wind, I heard Zhao Long whisper.

"Of course I do." Zhao Long turned around and saluted Kumamoto: "Handsome." ”

Kumamoto walked to Zhao Long's side and looked at Dali City in the distance.

The undulating peaks and peaks of Cangshan Mountain are reflected in the blue waves of Erhai Lake, the dark city wall is quietly creeping under Cangshan, the sun is softly sprinkled down, the green mountain, the green water, and the black city are perfectly blended together, and it is indescribably pleasing to the eye.

"Speaking of beautiful mountains and rivers, Jiangnan and Shuzhong are not lost here. But the south of the Yangtze River is hot in summer, wet and cold in winter, and it is cloudy in Shuzhong, only here in Dali, there are four seasons of Changchun, and the flowers are not grateful. ”

"That's right."

"If you like it, how about staying here for two more years?" Kumamoto asked, raising his eyes.

The destruction of Dali is imminent, and when the officers and soldiers return to the division after the war, there must be generals who stay here and wait until the situation is stable before leaving. Zhao Long understood that this candidate, apart from himself, was only Li Xin, who was still on the side of Shanshan Mansion.

"As long as the court has an order, Zhao Long will not dare to refuse." Zhao Long said with a smile, "But the food here will be unaccustomed to eating, no matter how you do it, it won't taste like Kansai." If only I could eat in Kansai during the day and go back here at night. ”

Kumamoto stared at Zhao Long twice and laughed, "Zi Yan, the old man once heard a joke. Jingdong has a family there, and his family has a daughter who is just over the age of two and was courted by two families. The son of a family in the east is ugly, but his family is rich, and the family in the west is poor, but his son is good-looking. The east and west have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the parents of the family with daughters can't decide, so they let their daughters choose for themselves. Choose the east, show your left hand, choose the west, show your right hand, eat in the east, sleep in the west. ”

Listening to the beginning of Kumamoto's story, Zhao Long was already smiling bitterly.

"You want either fish or bear's paw, and if you don't want it, you have to ...... something," Kumamoto finally noticed Zhao Long's expression, "...... How, have you heard of it? ”

"This story, the last general heard Xiang Mingong say it back then, and when the big man said it, he just remembered it."

"Oh, no wonder......" Kumamoto became interested, and with Wang Shao's character, he would not talk about the ancient for no reason, "What is the matter?" ”

Hearing Kumamoto's question, Zhao Long stood up, "What is it...... Actually, it's nothing, it's just ordinary small talk. ”

Kumamoto smiled and asked no more. Zhao Long has always dared to speak, and if he can't say it well, most of it is related to Han Gang, "Zi Yan, which one should be chosen, it is all up to you, and the court will not persecute people." You just have to remember a little bit...... Don't hesitate too long to choose either one. ”

Zhao Long arched his hand and said, "Don't worry, Dashuai." The end will understand. ”

"Dali City is right in front of you," Kumamoto turned his head and pointed to the shadow lying under the mountain in the distance, "Take down there, fish and bear's paws, whatever you want to eat, it's up to you." Li Xin has arrived at Shanshan Mansion, and he can attack it in a blink of an eye, and he can attack Dali City when he comes, and you and I will lose face. ”

With Kumamoto in front of him, Huang Shang presiding over the grain in the rear, plus the soldiers, officers and staff who participated in the wars of the Great Song Dynasty, were flooded in the Southern Expeditionary Army, which made the entire Marshal Mansion and the army under his command run smoothly and non-stop like a carriage on a track.

But in the case of the army going their separate ways, the commanders of all walks of life inevitably have their own selfish intentions. When encountering a strong enemy, he is afraid of difficulties and does not advance, hoping that he will lead to trouble; When encountering a weak enemy, they scramble, giving people the opportunity to set up an ambush and break through each one.

At that time, Emperor Xizong conscripted the Western Xia with the whole country's troops, and almost failed, because the generals fought for merit, so this time, the dignity and inferiority of the leading generals were very clear, who was the main and who was the auxiliary, and it was clear when he saw the official position.

So Kumamoto never worried that Guangxi's Li Xin could be one step ahead of him.

Li Xin's army was insufficient, and the troops were sent late, but when Kumamoto arrived at Dali City, Li Xin had already attacked the vicinity of Shanshan Mansion, which was obtained from the Dali captives, and it was ten days ago. If a qiēshun lì, Li Xin had already taken Shanshan Mansion at this time.

But Kumamoto only relied on the power granted by the Empress Dowager and the two governments in his hands, and after Li Xin came, if he didn't obey the order, Kumamoto could have pushed him out of the tent and beheaded him. Even for the sake of Han Gang's face, it can also make Li Xin make a big mistake.

As soon as Li Xin came, he had to act according to orders, even if he captured Dali City, it was also indispensable for him to be the commander of Kumamoto. If he wants to compete with Li Xin, it will only be Zhao Long.

Zhao Long pursed his lips, "The last general will go to investigate the enemy's situation, and then go to the city to camp tomorrow." The camp is completed, within three days, you can't take Dali City, and you will be tied to Dali to meet the marshal, and the last general will not do it! ”

Tong Guò killed people and established his authority, rectified the soldiers and horses under his command, and Kumamoto's line had come to Taihe City. The southwestern tribes, which were still a little indulgent, were frightened by Kumamoto's methods, and no one dared to touch his scales.

The western section of the city is located on the mountain peak, the eastern section stretches to the lakeside, there are mountains in the west, there are lakes in the east, whether it is the western section or the eastern section, there is no need to take great pains to repair the city defense, so the capital Taihe City in the early period of the Southern Zhao Dynasty is actually only one south and one north two city walls.

However, later, the Nanzhao Kingdom moved its capital to today's Dali City - the name at that time was still Yang Tho Baa City, Taihe City was abandoned, although there are still people living there, but the capital is more than ten miles away, this city is not much use, only the original city of the inner city of King Kong, still retains to this day.

The camp of the Song army was built next to King Kong City. Tents, like mushrooms breaking through the ground after the rain, suddenly appeared in the old capital of Nanzhao. And following behind the official army, there were the southwestern Yi tribes that poured into the land around Erhai like locusts.

This place is close to Dali City, but after all, there is still a distance of more than ten miles, and it is not a camp suitable for the army to attack the city. If you want to attack Dali City, you must camp forward, and you should not be more than three miles away from Dali City.

Zhao Long's words made Kumamoto shake his head, "Zi Yan, why do you have to be like this?" You are a heavy army, and you must not act recklessly. ”

"Let the sons and daughters below investigate, it's better to see with your own eyes." Zhao Long said, "What's more, the last general is just a martial artist, and he only relies on his courage to stand in the army, if he doesn't even have the courage, he will not be able to lead the troops in the future." But please rest assured, the last general hasn't lived long enough, and he doesn't want to go to see Hades so early. ”

Zhao Long galloped outside the city of Dali, and the good horses from the Western Regions dwarfed the Dian horses, which were special products of Dali. However, it is used to walk mountain roads and transport goods, and there is no more suitable than the Dian horse. Now the daily consumption of the army under Zhao Long, the part of the grain and grass, is requisitioned on the spot and the booty obtained, while the rest of the military capital is relied on the thousands of miles of transportation of Yunnan horses.

Behind Zhao Long, a group of guards followed by him, all of whom were tall and tall. The Dali cavalry, who had to drive out when they saw the Song army approaching the city, saw the magnificent military appearance here, and stopped at a great distance, not daring to get any closer.

Zhao Longzai carefully looked at the surrounding environment, and among his guards, there was also a person holding a pen and paper, recording quickly on a wooden board.

Dianchi Lake, Erhai Lake, the shore of the two lakes, is rare water and grass abundant and high-quality, whether it is grazing or farming, are comparable to the south of the Yangtze River. At least 100,000 households can be raised, and no one is willing to return such land.

Now Zhao Long is ordering someone to draw a map of the land here for later use. Far away from the main force, he recklessly stayed under the city of Dali

Seeing that their soldiers and horses were not moving forward, the drums and trumpets sounded several times in the city, each time more and more urgently, and they finally moved.

As soon as the Dali people moved, Zhao Long finally moved, leading the enemy's cavalry around the city a few times, Zhao Long suddenly slowed down his horse, stretched his bow and set up an arrow, and shot down the enemy who chased the front with an arrow. Immediately after turning the horse's body and leading the soldiers under his command to counterattack, the standard cavalry tactics allowed Zhao Long to reap another victory.

"It's time for a big battle."

The son lang below went to cut the head, and Zhao Long looked at the two big camps, waiting for the camp to start fighting.

There are two large camps outside the city of Dali, with more than 30,000 troops stationed in the city, and 10,000 soldiers and horses in the city - this is the elite - if the people in the city are soldiers, it can be twice as much. This is Dali's last bit of property. Gao Zhisheng, who holds the position of prime minister, has already copied his hometown to the official army, and he is eager to take revenge.

Compared with the defenders in the city, the Song army outside the city was only 5,000. With such a weak force, normal generals will think that there are 20,000 horses, which is enough to level the camp outside the city. Zhao Long predicted that all the soldiers and horses he had here would be used, and there would be no major problems in command, and the battle would be won. Once the battle is settled, you can set up a camp, but in the night of these few days, you have to be careful of the night attack of the Dali people.

But the people of Dali never moved, not even a night attack, until the next day, there was finally movement in the city of Dali, and the gate of the north gate slowly opened.