The haze is dense, the cold wind is biting, standing on the west wall of Lingzhou and looking at it, the bank of the Yellow River is densely covered with the camps of the Mongolian army, stretching for several miles, and there is no end in sight.

The snowflakes are falling on the field, the four fields are desolate, there are corpses everywhere, Mongolian rangers gallop back and forth, plundering in all directions, laughing and scolding, and they are full of ambition, as if they have entered a no-man's land.

More than 100,000 Mongolian soldiers came to the city and confronted Lingzhou City across the river. Unlike in previous years, when the Mongol army went south to burn and loot, just for looting, this time, the people of the Western Xia people understood that the Mongol army came for the purpose of dying in the summer.

Genghis Khan, this is to destroy the country and destroy the Western Xia species, and destroy the Western Xia Dynasty food.

Rows of Xia people knelt on the banks of the icy Yellow River, and groups of fierce Mongolian knights rode up, slashing with knives and sticks, and in a moment there were corpses and blood all over the ground. The corpse was pushed into the icy Yellow River, floating and sinking, interacting with the ice ballast.

The killing and deterrence of the Mongol army, the guards on the wall of Lingzhou had different expressions, some with angry expressions, some with pale faces, and some with indifference.

It is said that the Mongolian army is thirsty for killing, and if it does not surrender, it will slaughter the city. Looking at this posture today, it is threatening with killing again, and it is shocking the defenders of Lingzhou.

It's a pity that the entire Tangut people know that Genghis Khan's hatred for the Tangut Dynasty vowed to kill the Xia people in the land of Xingling. Therefore, the defenders of Lingzhou would rather be broken by the Mongol army than choose to surrender.

Standing is also death, kneeling is also death, the bloody and brave Western Xia soldiers and civilians can only choose a more comfortable way to die.

Snowflakes were flying, and Li Deren, the defender of Lingzhou, stood on the city wall, looking at the Mongolian army camp across the river, letting the white on his shoulders on his helmet, frowning, and not saying a word.

Now there is still the surging water of the Yellow River to cut off the Mongol army, and in a few days, the Yellow River will freeze, and the Mongols will be able to calmly cross the river. At that time, it was not known whether the defenders of Lingzhou would be able to withstand the offensive of the Mongol army.

Seeing that the river bank was full of ice ballast, and there was already ice floe on the river, Li Deren's heart couldn't help but pinch again.

"The scenery of the northern country, thousands of miles of ice, thousands of miles of snow drifting, looking at the inside and outside of the Great Wall, but the remnants of recklessness, up and down the big river, suddenly lost the surging ......"

Subconsciously, Li Deren's heart flashed over the song "Qinyuan Spring. Snow to come.

The splendid characters of the Southern Dynasty, this Song Emperor, is so talented!

Fortunately, thanks to the 8,000 Song army, although less than half of their soldiers were distributed in the city, everyone was calm and calm, and at first glance they were well-trained and strong in a hundred battles.

There are also those artillery trucks, and the muzzles of the artillery are quiet, which makes the Western Xia army feel cold at the same time, and their hearts are also much more stable.

The "righteous army" had more than 200 artillery pieces, 50 on each side of the four city walls, the Xia army was curious, but the Song army soldiers were full of confidence, as if they wanted to give the Mongolian army outside the city a good look.

"Your Highness, since the Tatar army has reached the west bank of the Yellow River, why don't you cross the river and attack the city?"

Ning Zining, the governor of Lingzhou, couldn't help but ask.

"Encircling the point to send reinforcements, Genghis Khan's usual trick, just want to defeat the reinforcements from Zhongxingfu."

Li Deren whispered softly and didn't look back.

These words, even if Song General Cao You didn't say it, he understood it.

After dealing with the Mongolian army for so many years and fighting for so many years, he still doesn't understand Genghis Khan's temperament.

Encirclement and reinforcements, big detours, cutting branches and fatigue, and even deception and deception, this series of operations can no longer be familiar with it.

"Your Highness, did you say that the emperor would send reinforcements?"

Ning Zining held back the fear in his heart and continued to ask.

"Lingzhou is the barrier to the south of Zhongxing Mansion, and if Lingzhou is broken, Zhongxing Mansion will die. If you were the emperor, would you send a large army to reinforce you? ”

Li Deren's heart was heavy, and he shook his head gently.

He hoped that the emperor would not send reinforcements. Zhongxing Mansion no longer has many troops, if it comes to reinforce Lingzhou and is broken by Genghis Khan, not only can it not save Lingzhou, but Zhongxing Mansion is empty of troops, and it will be dangerous.

Zhongxing Mansion is in danger, and Great Xia is also about to die.

"Your Highness, can these rebels who help defend the city be reliable?"

Ning Zining was like a curious baby, breaking the casserole and asking to the end.

"These people are well-trained and loyal men, and their firearms are sharp. Ning Xianggong, don't underestimate these people. When the time comes, you will know how powerful they are. ”

In fact, he is also playing drums in his heart. The firearms brought by Song Jun are really so powerful? Can you really resist the wolf-like Mongol army?

"Your Highness, what kind of "rebel army" are they, I'm afraid they are not ordinary people, right? ”

Sure enough, Ning Zining asked in a low voice again.

He also often fights on the battlefield, whether he is an ordinary person or a soldier, he knows at a glance.

These "rebels" are so elite that the defenders of Lingzhou are beyond their reach, and they are definitely not idle people.

"Ning Xianggong, you're too nervous, you should relax and relax."

Li Deren laughed, he didn't answer Ning Zining's question, but turned his head and walked towards the city gate tower.

He promised Luo Shichang to keep his mouth shut, and of course he would not leak the news of Song Jun at will.

Ning Zining nodded and couldn't help asking.

The "Righteous Army" is respectful to Li Deren, not his private soldier, and I am afraid that few people believe it.

"Ning Xianggong, the big war is coming, come with me to the teaching field to see, how are those recruits training?"

The defense of Lingzhou is likely to last for a period of time, and the training of recruits may be related to the success or failure of the city.

"Your Highness, the old minister also wants to see if these recruits are really useful?"

Ning Zining nodded and hurriedly followed.

Li Deren was training the new army in the teaching field, and he looked like one. He also wanted to see if it was really as magical as the legend suggested.

"Ning Xianggong, the battle of defending the city in Lingzhou may be protracted. With these men of Great Xia forgetting life and death, there is hope for Lingzhou City. ”

Thinking of the upcoming battle, Li Deren's heart was heavy.

With more than 10,000 recruits to defend the city, the chance of Lingzhou City to defend is much greater, but it also means that countless young lives will be lost, and how can he explain to their families?

Mothers want sons, wives want husbands, children want fathers!

And what did he do to heal the wounds of this war?

On the big teaching field in the west of Lingzhou City, the cold wind was biting, and more than 10,000 recruits had red faces, and they were all holding red tassel guns, and with the roar of the officers in front, they stabbed out together and took them back together.

"Listen to me, forward, backward, leap forward--- thrust!"

The officers taught by word and deed, and the recruits were sweaty and energetic. Li Deren was dizzy and dazzled, and his palms were sweaty.

In the past few months, these strong men in Lingzhou City have been practicing every day with the instructors of the Song Army, and they are full of appearance and momentum, which makes him a little frightened.

Just looking at this posture, he has not lost to those soldiers at the head of the city, and it is enough to go to the city to defend against the enemy.

"You all know who is outside the city, and if you don't fight yourself, no one will be able to save you! When stabbing hard, hold the spear in your hand steadily, just stab it out. When the two armies meet, the brave wins, don't flinch, behind you are your parents, wives and children! ”

The officers shouted loudly, and all the recruits heard it clearly.

"Everyone, follow me! Kill! ”

The instructor roared angrily, and the spear in his hand stabbed out violently, steady and ruthless, making Ning Zining's heart subconsciously chill.

"Kill!"

The recruits brandished their spears, followed the instructors, and stabbed out. Countless spear heads shook, making Ning Zining's face change drastically, and he unconsciously took a step back.

These recruits are so ferocious, isn't this an elite soldier trained by Li Deren in private?

This is going to destroy the country and the species, and the private goods have finally been taken out.

"Your Highness, are these the spear masters you invited? Why do they all seem to be the same kind of marksmanship? ”

After Ning Zining finished asking, he suddenly wiped his eyes.

"Your Highness, is that the prince? Why is he messing around? ”

Ning Zining's words made Li Deyi stunned, he looked up, and sure enough, in the first row of recruits, a short figure stabbed out with a gun, with a serious face and a decent appearance.

It was his seven-year-old son, Li Weizhong.

"The Great Xia Kingdom is on the verge of life and death, and even children have stood up to defend their families and the country. How can it be nonsense? ”

After Li Deren finished speaking, he looked at the crowd carefully and smiled.

"Ning Xianggong, your family's Shiro and Liulang seem to be in the queue."

Ning Zining looked at it carefully, frowning.

"Why are these two bastards here?"

He has a group of wives and concubines, a large number of sons and grandchildren, most of whom are gentlemen, eating, drinking and having fun on weekdays, and are drunk and golden. Now it's good, there are two of them on the teaching field at once.

"They are very good, and they are also my good sons in Daxia!"

Li Deren was excited, but also muttered secretly in his heart.

The Song people's "quick method" really worked, just the spear technique and queue practice, so that these rabble in the city were reborn, like a changed person.

It seems that the scholars and doctors of the Song people are mediocre and corrupt, but the soldiers below are still enthusiastic.

Having said that, the Mongol army poured the country to attack, and Lingzhou City will defend itself. If he surrenders without a fight, he Li Deren can't do it, and the people of Lingzhou behind him won't allow him to do it.