According to the information received one after another, in the face of the Great Liao, he finally stopped shrinking, and gathered heavy troops to plan to fight outside Nanjing. As the commander of the Song army, Zhang Dian also deliberately slowed down the movement of the troops, and ordered the follow-up two roads to rush to support.

In the face of the Liao army, more than 100,000 cavalry and 150,000 infantry were assembled. Zhang Dan also knows that relying on the Chinese army alone is only afraid of losing more and winning less. deliberately stopped the pace of advance, and urgently ordered the remaining two armies to move closer to the Chinese army.

At present, although there are still a few states in the sixteen states of Yanyun that have not been recovered, Zhang Dian knows that as long as he takes the Great Liao Nanjing Mansion called Youzhou in the Great Song Dynasty, the land of the next few states will be at his fingertips. This battle is the decisive battle that will determine the victory or defeat of Song Liaozhi.

Most importantly, Zhang Dun did not dare to take risks. If Zhao Xu was willing to listen to his persuasion and return to the capital to sit in the town, maybe he would dare to use some dangerous tricks to fight against Da Liao. But now that Zhao Xu is not leaving, he naturally does not dare to let him take risks.

According to the collected transfer of troops from Daliao, Zhang Dian also ordered that the Song army should be expanded and the original cavalry should be moved closer to the Chinese army. In the plains to fight with the Liao army, without a certain number of cavalry, I am afraid that I will not be able to reach the fierce charge of the Liao army's iron cavalry.

As the side of the war, Yelutu, the prince of Liao, was also ready to break the cauldron and sink the boat. If Nanjing Mansion is lost, Da Liao can only retreat to Zhongjing Mansion. Since then, he has lost the opportunity to truly win the Central Plains, and even lost the barrier to defend against the soldiers of the Great Song Dynasty.

For the Great Song Dynasty, now that most of the lost territory has been recovered, as long as the Nanjing Mansion is taken, it will be a great victory that will change the fortunes of the country. With this big victory, it is enough to ensure the national fortune of the Great Song Dynasty for at least a hundred years.

In the face of the heavy troops assembled by the Liao soldiers, Zhao Xiaoxi, who was in the secret camp, finally ordered the musket team stationed near the Bohai Sea to be urgently dispatched to the Chinese army camp. Cooperate with the artillery team that fights with the army to protect Zhao Xu's safety.

Despite the Great Liao side. The awesomeness of the artillery team is already known. The power of the musket team is not clear to the Liao soldiers for the time being. This musket team of 3,000 people has also been baptized in actual combat, which can ensure Zhao Xu's absolute safety in the army.

At this time when the two sides began to gather troops, a reinforcement in the form of 3,000 infantry naturally did not attract attention. And the musketeers stayed outside the camp. Directly stationed with Wang Zishu's wind riding camp.

Even among the Song army, I don't know what the origin of this infantry dressed unit is. This also ensures that the musket team can be caught off guard by the Liao soldiers to the greatest extent in wartime.

Faced with the arrival of this support soldier, Zhao Xiaoxi directly asked Zhao Shibai to inform Zhao Xu. Even the commander of Zhang Dun, Zhao Xiaoxi, asked Zhao Shibai to keep it a secret. At that time, the artillery team and the musket team were used as the emperor's imperial guards.

After listening to Zhao Eighteen's report. Zhao Xu sighed slightly: "Zhao Eighteen, if I guessed correctly, the King of Qiongzhou should have arrived in the Liao Realm, right?" Why didn't he come to see me? Is he afraid of me? ”

For such a direct inquiry, Zhao Shiba's words were long before he said: "Back to the emperor, the prince has indeed arrived in the Liao realm. It's just that he is still mobilizing some troops, hoping to help the emperor fight this battle.

The prince also said that he should participate in this battle. Just to let others have more rights and wrongs, the prince will participate. I'm afraid it won't be revealed. And according to the last general's knowledge, it seems that the prince is still waiting for a reinforcement army. ”

Listening to Zhao Eighteen's answer. Zhao Xu also laughed at himself: "General Zhao, do you think I am very unkind?" The king of Qiongzhou is so loyal, but I am so suspicious of him. Alright, I won't ask any more.

You can reply to your lord, and if he is willing to come, then he will just show up and participate in the war. I promised him back then. In the future, I will personally drive the expedition, and appoint him as the commander of the army. Now, it's me who has broken my faith in him. ”

Faced with Zhao Xu's words, how could Zhao Eighteen dare to answer? can only reply to Zhao Xu's answer with a very embarrassed look. And Zhao Shibai knew it in his heart. That prince was still very worried about Zhao Xu's comfort.

This time, Zhao Xu suddenly ordered a declaration of war on the Liao State, which completely disrupted Zhao Xiaoxi's plan. But in the face of this situation, Zhao Xiaoxi resolutely ordered, so the secret camps set up in Liao were all activated to cooperate with the battle.

If it weren't for Zhao Xiaoxi's full cooperation, the Song army's attack on Liao in this battle would not be as smooth as it is now. Even if they can attack here, the Song army is afraid that it will be a miserable victory. After all, siege warfare itself is hand-to-hand combat with human lives.

After Zhao Xu asked Zhao Eighteen to leave, Zhao Xu, who sat alone in the handsome tent. also sighed slightly: "Brother Yun, it seems that Xiaoliu really misunderstood you." It's just that Xiaoliu is the emperor, and even if you don't want to do some things, you have to do them! ”

Zhao Xu's emotion in the camp, Zhao Xiaoxi naturally couldn't hear it. At the moment, he was staying in the secret camp of Wuwei, but he was waiting for the arrival of a brother who had been missing for a long time. And this brother is Qiao Feng, the cavalry commander in Liaoxi.

Since the Song-Liao War, Qiao Feng still gave great support to Yang Shipeng's troops of the Left Route Army in accordance with Zhao Xiaoxi's letter. This kind of Khitan cavalry that is independent of the Great Liao and Western Liao can also be described as an anti-Great Liao cavalry.

Most of the cavalry who joined this cavalry team were poor Liao people who had been bullied by the Liao. Of course, a large part of them are Han cavalry living in the territory of Daliao.

They were captured by Qiao Feng and the secret guards everywhere. I felt that Qiao Feng still had the secret camp, the trust of those commanders, and the care of their families. resolutely threw himself into Qiao Feng's tent and listened to his dispatch.

Although the number of cavalry is only more than 10,000, they are all the elite of the elite. Knowing that the decisive battle of Song and Liao was about to start, Zhao Xiaoxi also invited him over, hoping to act as a surprise soldier and attack the Liao army at the right time.

The crossing of a cavalry of tens of thousands will still attract some attention. It's just that with the cooperation of the guards and the personnel of the Buyi Pavilion, coupled with the march day and night, this cavalry of tens of thousands of people finally secretly entered the secret camp.

Looking at the last group of cavalry stationed in the secret camp, Zhao Xiaoxi, who came to greet him, stared at the tall figure riding in front of the team, which looked more and more vicissitudes. I also feel that it is also his blessing to be able to make friends with this brother.

took the initiative to shoot the horse, and when he was not far from the other party, Zhao Xiaoxi took off into the air. Coming to Qiao Feng, who had already stopped running, he said very excitedly: "Big brother! I miss my little brother! ”

looked at Zhao Xiaoxi, who was excited, Qiao Feng, who had lived in western Liaoning all these years. Although his life was a little poor, he felt at ease. With Azhu and his newborn daughter by his side, Qiao Feng felt very happy and down-to-earth.

Qiao Feng, who also jumped off the horse, came to Zhao Xiaoxi's side, put his arm on Zhao Xiaoxi's shoulders and said, "I haven't seen you for a long time, Brother Yun, you are much stronger again." Good! Seeing that you are safe and sound, the eldest brother is also relieved. ”

Joining Zhao Xiaoxi's secret camp, Qiao Feng really understood that compared to Zhao Xiaoxi's martial arts, Qiao Feng admired a lot. This kind of ability to strategize really convinced Qiao Feng.

Especially in the secret camps in western Liao, there is no distinction between the Liao people, the Song people, and even the Western Xia people. The management method of only distinguishing between good guys and bad guys made Qiao Feng also feel that Zhao Xiaoxi was a true dragon son who really wanted to dominate the world.

Although he really wanted to take Azhu back to Dali to see his parents. But he knew that the army needed him as a leader. Although the situation in Liaoxi has stabilized, small forces of fighting will exist from time to time, and he must take command.

This time with Yang Shipeng's Left Route Army, he also really saw the strength of the rise of the Great Song Dynasty. Regarding the demolition team sent by Zhao Xiaoxi to the Left Route Army, Qiao Feng also sighed that even he was powerless to resist that thing.

The appearance of these things made Qiao Feng clear. Although he did not want to participate in the war against the Liao State. But he knows that as long as this war is ended, more Khitan people can truly return to a happy and peaceful life.

For the sake of the great unification in Zhao Xiaoxi's heart, and for the future of the good people of his clan, Qiao Feng finally decided to lead the troops to the battle. After all, even if he thinks he is Zhao Xiaoxi's eldest brother, he also knows that in official affairs, he is Zhao Xiaoxi's subordinate.

The reunion of the two brothers in front of the secret camp made the cavalry on both sides feel that the brother's affection was deep. As for the cavalry who went out with Qiao Feng, they also knew that everything now was given by Zhao Xiaoxi.

Led by some cavalry attachés from military guards, these cavalrymen from many nationalities all knelt down on one knee and saluted: "See the Pavilion Master!" (See Lord Wang!) ）”

These two voices soon rang out after the two brothers had finished talking. For the salute of these subordinates, Zhao Xiaoxi stepped forward very cordially and helped up a few generals who looked humane: "Have been fortunate all the way, get up!" Wine and meat have been prepared for a long time, go into the camp and drink wine and eat meat! ”

After another thank-you, with Zhao Xiaoxi and Qiao Feng, let them go back to the camp first. The two sworn brothers returned to the camp on foot. Although the two haven't seen each other for a while, they found that this brotherhood still touched both of them a lot.

Fortunately, both of them are already fathers, and when they talk about their children, both of them exude the love of first-time fathers. Although Zhao Xiaoxi gave birth to a son, it is estimated that the second child will give birth soon.

But for them, children are also a topic that they can talk about. Even Zhao Xiaoxi said that Mu Wanqing and the others are actually quite concerned, Azhu, who lives in western Liaoning, and Qiao Feng's daughter, who is already one year old.

The two people who talked all the way back to the camp laughed from time to time. Let the Liaoxi cavalry stationed here also see the relationship between Qiao Feng and Zhao Xiaoxi. The generals are handsome, and naturally they are also the blessings of their subordinates.

With Zhao Hyo-seok's order, he began to serve wine and meat. The Liaoxi cavalry, who marched all the way, looked at the feast with the smell of meat, and there was an altar of extravagant heroic blood for them. The cavalry also sighed, this pavilion master is really benevolent!

For this, there is only a chance to drink the blood of heroes in Liaoxi. Everyone knows that only Qiao Feng and a few generals can receive a few altars every month. Under normal circumstances, ordinary cavalrymen would never drink.

But today it was stationed in a secret camp, which caused the cavalry to find out. The drinks that Zhao Xiaoxi used to entertain them were all this kind of heroic blood, and I could also feel from it that Zhao Xiaoxi valued them! (To be continued......)