As the pioneer of the first battle of the Song-Liao War, the commander of the Left Route Army, who commanded nearly 100,000 soldiers, also felt that their Yang family seemed to be really attached to this place, and as long as there was a war here, they would always be indispensable.

This time, he led the troops to conquer the four states of Shuo, Ying, Huan, and Yun, and Zhao Xu appointed him as the commander of the Left Route Army. The first one stepped out of Yanmen Pass and entered the territory of Daliao to continue their family's indissoluble bond with this place.

It was around this border city that the Yang family became an indispensable force in the family of Wuxun of the Great Song Dynasty. Although he is not as famous as Yang Linggong back then, he is also a rare young and strong faction among the military generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

According to Zhang Dan's suggestion, he, the commander of Yanmen Pass, for the first time in a real sense, left Yanmen Pass, where he had been stationed for several years, and led the 100,000 troops under his command to fight out of the territory of Daliao, which he was responsible for defending.

Even in order to ensure the smooth operation of their attack, Yang Jinbao, who was recruited by Zhao Xiaoxi back then, also led the 5,000 elite cavalry of the Huozi Battalion under his command this time. Cooperate with the 150,000 cavalry temporarily transferred to join the expedition, and cooperate with Yang Shipeng's expedition.

Although Yang Shipeng and Yang Jinbao are not father and son, they are close uncles and nephews. This time, the two cooperated in the battle, and Zhao Xu intended to fulfill the Yang family, hoping that this martial arts family could truly fulfill the wish of the Yang family.

As the famous generals of the Yang family in the Great Song Dynasty, the generals of the Yang family in the past dynasties have formed an indissoluble bond with Yanmen Pass. Whether it is offensive or powerful, for the Yang family, the greatest wish is to recover the land of Sizhou outside the Yanmen.

In the past, the Yang family also went out of Yanmen Pass, but most of them failed and returned. The most tragic one was Emperor Taizong's Northern Expedition to Daliao. In the end, Yang Linggong, who was known as Yang Invincible, fell outside the Yanmen Pass and failed to return to his hometown.

Although his death. has achieved the loyalty of the Yang family. But the descendants of the Yang family, the greatest wish is to complete the great cause that Yang Ye failed to complete back then. Take back the sixteen states of Yanyun that were inserted in the head of the Great Song Dynasty.

The soldiers went out of Yanmen Pass, and the morale of the Great Song army was strong. Under the circumstance that Yang Shipeng was not in a hurry, he steadily cooperated with his nephew's cavalry, and finally recovered the border towns that originally belonged to Daliao.

When the army arrived at the city of Shuozhou, Yang Shipeng also knew that this was a tough battle. The reason why those small cities can be captured so easily. A big reason is that Da Liao put the soldiers of the small city. It's all transferred here.

Looking at the Liao army waiting in front of him, Yang Shipeng was not in a hurry to attack the city, and arranged for the army to start camping outside the city. At the same time, the cavalry under the command of Yang Jinbao was ordered to start patrolling the surroundings to guard against the sneak attack of the Liao cavalry.

Along the way, Yang Shipeng almost did not encounter decent resistance. Even if Yang Jinbao's cavalry, there are not many places to really exert force. In the face of their arrival, the Liao State seemed to be more on the defensive.

According to Yang Shipeng's understanding, when they were under the city of Shuozhou. Zhao Xu, who was in charge of the Chinese army, had already set off from Hejian Mansion and went straight to the capital of Nanjing in the Liao State. The other army also sent troops to Liao to march into Liao.

The three armies are far from each other. The distance is only two days away. If at the speed of cavalry, the separation of the three armies could be closer. This was carried out by the Chapter, and it was steadily progressed. The strategic arrangement of fighting one city and receiving one city is also related.

The tactics executed by Zhangdun this time, albeit over a longer period of time. But in Zhang's opinion. Even if there are any variables, the three armies will be on each other's side. It will not appear all at once, an irreversible defeat.

In fact, in Zhang Dian's view, such tactics can also ensure the safety of Zhao Xu, who is in charge of the Chinese army. Regardless of the victory or defeat in this battle, ensuring Zhao Xu's safety is also the first priority. But he didn't know that this restrained Song Jun from exerting his hands and feet.

Yang Shipeng, who was inspecting the camp, looked at his nephew, who had matured a lot. Looking at Shuozhou City in the distance, he said with a slight test: "Golden Leopard, if you are the commander of the army, how will you attack in the face of Shuozhou City in front of you?" ”

Yang Jinbao, who was standing next to him, thought for a while and said, "The strength of the Liao army seems to be in place. Give up the small county town outside the state city and stick to the state town in front of you. When I think of attacking it, I am afraid that the only way to attack is to attack.

According to the information sent by the prince, the defenders in Shuozhou City were close to 30,000. They have enough grain and grass to supply them for at least a month. It's just that in terms of the current situation, we can't drag it out for so long. Isn't it? ”

When Yang Shipeng heard this, he nodded and said, "Yes! With the number of 100,000 of our army, attack this city defended by 30,000 Liao soldiers. Winning shouldn't be a problem. Now the question is, how long will it take for our army to capture this city, and how many soldiers and horses will it lose?

This is only the first city we are going to capture, if there are too many soldiers and horses lost, how will we deal with the next few state cities? It seems that the Liao army's tactics of holding the city are still very annoying! ”

Regarding his uncle's exclamation, Yang Jinbao also nodded and said: "Yes, originally this time, I thought that the Liao State would send cavalry to have a cavalry duel with us." As a result, it was as if all their cavalry had taken refuge in it.

In the city in front of you, most of the defenders stationed in the city are affiliated armies. These troops, like the city defense army of the Great Song Dynasty, are also good at defending but not attacking. If you want to solve this battle quickly, I am afraid it will not be easy! ”

Just as the uncle and nephew were discussing siege tactics, two war horses ran outside the camp. Looking at the other party's black clothes, Yang Shipeng's uncle and nephew all knew who these two black-clothed men on the horse were.

In fact, for the Song army who participated in the war this time, they naturally felt enthusiastic about the emperor's personal expedition. But for Yang Shipeng, the generals who commanded the army, what they actually hoped for the most was the appearance of that prince.

After coming out this time, Yang Shipeng also really felt that these black-clothed people under Zhao Xiaoxi were powerful. They seem to be everywhere, and they can always send the most timely battle reports to the army, so that they can prepare early.

When the two men in black appeared in front of them, the two of them bowed and said, "General Yang, the prince urgently sends a secret letter!" ”

Yang Shipeng heard that it was urgent, or a secret letter specially sent by Zhao Xiaoxi. Soon the two of them walked into the handsome tent, and in front of their nephew, they opened the letter, which was painted with fire paint.

When Yang Shipeng quickly finished reading the above letter, his face immediately became gloomy and said: "The general said that why the recovered cities are all old, weak, sick and disabled, it turns out that the Liao people are playing this kind of calculation." What a vicious plan! ”

As soon as he heard this, Yang Jinbao immediately said with concern: "Uncle, who did the prince write in the letter?" ”

Faced with his nephew's inquiry, Yang Shipeng didn't say much, and handed the letter over directly. And what is written above is Zhao Xiaoxi's judgment on the battle situation of the Liao people according to the situation of their army.

Realizing this danger, Yang Shipeng said to the two black-clothed men: "Two strong men, the prince sent you to deliver a letter this time, and there are any other messages to explain." In addition, in this battle of Song Liao, did the prince really not pull out? ”

Although he knew that Zhao Xu, who was driving in person this time, was to compare himself with Zhao Xiaoxi. But in his opinion, Zhao Xu may have no problem being the emperor, but as a commander, Zhao Xu is far inferior to Zhao Xiaoxi, who is both civil and military.

For some reason, as a general, he always felt that without Zhao Xiaoxi, he would have no sense of security. Even if he is now by his side, he has 100,000 elite soldiers. But he still felt that if Zhao Xiaoxi was there, he would feel more secure.

Hearing Yang Shipeng's inquiry, the eldest of the two black-clothed men said, "General Yang, please forgive me for not telling you about the whereabouts of the prince." It's just that the prince is very concerned about the battle of Song Liao this time. And let people prepare some siege weapons for General Yang.

After nightfall, a party of twenty people will arrive outside the camp. In due course, they will break through the city for the general. No matter how many things we do, we don't know very well. If nothing happens, we'll retire first! ”

Knowing that Zhao Xiaoxi sent someone to help attack the city, Yang Jinbao was also very happy and said: "Two big brothers, did the prince really send someone at night?" ”

knows that these people in black are all henchmen under Zhao Xiaoxi, and calling them big brother is naturally an honorific title. And the two men in black immediately smiled and said: "The little general's words are serious, this time to break the city, I'm afraid it will take the little general's full cooperation!" ”

Although it was clear who it was, the two men in black knew it. What they can say and what they can't say. As for who the person is, I believe the two will know when it comes to the evening.

The reason why they don't come during the day is very simple. Those people are used as a killer weapon for the siege of the city, so naturally they can't be discovered casually. Faced with this situation, the Yang family's uncle and nephew were naturally very curious.

At present, the two men in black have left, and the Song army camp has also entered to rest. As for the night attack, there were Yang Jinbao's rangers, who walked five miles away from the camp, and they couldn't escape their surveillance if there was any disturbance.

When the Song army camp began to rest, and the torches on Shuozhou City were also bright. A convoy of the Song army with the escort of grain and grass entered the Song army camp late at night. In the eyes of others, this is a very normal supply delivery.

But only Yang Shipeng knew that there were twenty people in this supply team. When he entered the camp, he handed him a letter. After seeing the letter, these twenty people were also specially arranged to rest in the fire word camp.

The Mengbu grain carts they pushed were also pushed into the Huozi Battalion, and were specially guarded by the elite cavalry under Yang Jinbao. For these twenty, it seems that there are no surprising reinforcements, and Yang Shipeng's uncle and nephew also don't understand how these people can help them break the city.

In the face of their inquiry, the person who took the lead in delivering the letter only smiled and told them some situations that needed to be cooperated. When the Song army attacked the city tomorrow, they needed to send a thousand infantry to start digging a secret passage from a mile outside the city.

Of course, this kind of secret way does not need to avoid the Liao army. Because, the secret passage does not need to be dug into the city, only to the city wall. As for the reason, when the excavation of the dark tunnel is completed, everything will be known from time to time! (To be continued......)