In the early morning of autumn, the golden sun shines on the earth, and the breeze blows gently, which is cool and refreshing. The golden leaves fell one by one, a few trees hung with shriveled unknown wild fruits, and birds chirped in the branches, pecking from time to time.

Outside the city of Taiyuan, in the camp of the Song army, suddenly the drums and horns contended, the desolate horns sounded continuously, the birds rose into the air, covered the sky, and soon disappeared, and the wild dogs fled in a hurry, leaving the two sides to fight in the sky.

The Song army is in the south, the cavalry on the east flank protects the middle foot formation, the artillery in the formation is quiet, a large array of knives and axes are sharpened, the front and side are straight lines, the soldiers are cold in iron armor, the unified dome iron helmet, the lineup is solemn and strict, and the silence is frightening.

In the large array of the Mongolian army, there were also remy horses and horses, with three large battalions from west to east, the large array of infantry outside the eastern city, the large cavalry formation on the eastern flank, and the large camp of Dongshan further east.

The large array of foot soldiers was guarded by the camp, the tall stone throwers were intimidating, and the artillery ballistas were innumerable. The cavalry on the eastern flank is a series of its own, scattered all over the mountains and fields, densely packed. In the northeast of the Mongolian cavalry, the Mongolian soldiers on the east mountain are also eyeing each other, ready to reinforce the attack at any time.

In the camp of the Mongolian army, under the fluttering banners, the foot soldiers were waiting for the Song army to attack. The knights of the Mongolian army on the eastern wing were calming the war horses under their crotches, as if they were waiting for the upcoming fierce battle.

The Song army was well-organized and well-trained, and the Mongol army was equally fierce and bloodthirsty and belligerent. Both sides are waiting for the military order to be issued, and they can't wait for the upcoming fight.

Under the banner of the Song Army, Yu Jue looked at the Mongolian army formation opposite, and his brows were also furrowed.

Both sides are nearly 100,000 people, all over the mountains, the fields in the south of Taiyuan City are full, and they are overcrowded for a while, and they can't see the end at a glance.

If you win, maybe the battle will be decided. If you are defeated, I am afraid that the blood will flow like a river, and the Northern Expedition will return in vain, and I will be ashamed of the Jiangdong fathers and the king's trust.

"Yu Shuai, generals, the city wall of Taiyuan City is inclined inward and arc-shaped, which can slow down the destruction of the stone thrower, and there is an urn city outside the city gate, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack."

Gao 13 said, pointing to the hill in the east of Taiyuan City.

"Although Taiyuan City is on the plain, Dongshan is only a mile away from Taiyuan City, and you can attack Taiyuan City from a high position. At that time, the Tatar general Mu Huali deployed ballistas in Dongshan and shot many Jin soldiers defending the city from the mountain, thus capturing the important town of Hedong in the Jin country. ”

Gao Thirteen's explanation made Yu Jue and other Song army generals nod. Many people's eyes swept in the direction of Dongshan.

"It seems that if our army wants to break through Taiyuan City, we must capture Dongshan."

Yu Jue held a clairvoyant mirror and looked at the east mountain, the flags were fluttering, the figures were longing, and there were obviously many garrisons.

"Yu Shuai, the top of the old man's mountain in Dongshan is flat and wide, there are more than 10,000 Han troops stationed, the Han army 10,000 households Xiao Zha personally led the army, there are 100 artillery pieces on the mountain, the terrain is steep, easy to defend and difficult to attack. At that time, the Tatar army blasted a gap in the northwest corner of Taiyuan City with powder kegs, thus breaking through Taiyuan City. ”

Gao Thirteen's introduction made all the generals nod.

The power of firearms was used even by the Mongol army during the siege of the city.

"Brother Gao, in this way, the northwest corner of Taiyuan City has been renovated?"

Zhang Zhongxia thought for a moment and asked directly.

These personnel of the Intelligence Department are really admirable. Such a thorough military situation has helped a lot.

"Exactly, General!"

High thirteen positive color returns.

"Zhang Zhongxia, what do you mean by asking?"

Yu Jue's heart moved, and his eyes glanced at Zhang Zhongxia.

"Yu Shuai, when attacking the city, the northwest corner can be a breakthrough. Artillery and earth-shattering thunder bombarded indiscriminately, and perhaps without gunpowder, the city walls could be smashed. If the Earthquake Thunder cannon is ineffective, it can be blasted with a powder pack. The gunpowder of Tatar can blow up the city of Taiyuan, is the gunpowder of our army worse than that of Tatar? ”

Zhang Zhongxia's words made everyone suddenly brightened, and Yu Jue also nodded.

Song Jun's gunpowder technology is second, who dares to call it the first in the world?

Dongshan, the northwest corner of the city wall, seems to be about to break Taiyuan City, both of which are breakthroughs.

"Dongshan and siege will be talked about later. Now you have to break the Tatar camp outside the city first, this is the fundamental! ”

Wang Jian said loudly, looking at the Mongol army in the distance.

This Mongolian cavalry alone numbered tens of thousands. Needless to say, this is bound to be a tough battle.

"More than 100,000 troops, what a big battle! I'm so scared! ”

Yu Jue laughed at himself, and added the mantra of Emperor Zhao Hong.

He didn't expect that as soon as he entered Hedong, there would be such a big battle and hundreds of thousands of people fighting, so that he, who was usually open-minded, also had some gains and losses.

If only Cao You heard it. "Cao Daring" is full of courage and likes big battles the most. It's a pity that Cao Youwen went to Henan and has his own mission.

"No matter how big the battle is, a cannon bombardment will blow him up!"

"One-handed" Wu Feng, commanding the artillery in the army, said proudly.

"Well said, Wu Feng!"

Yu Yu's old face was dark red, he smiled, and his heart was arrogant.

The soldiers are well-trained, the firearms are sharp, and there is no shortage of cavalry, what are you worried about?

"The congregation will obey. Zhang Zhongxia commanded the front army, Wang Jian commanded the left army, Wu Feng commanded the right army, I sat in the middle army, Cao Erxiong commanded the artillery of the Chinese army, and Wang Shixin commanded the right wing cavalry. The army marches forward! ”

80,000 tigers and wolves, thousands of artillery, what else is he worried about!

"The army marches forward?"

All the generals were shocked, and then they were all excited, everyone was full of ambition, and the adrenaline soared.

The Mongol army was ready to move, and they waited in formation, not knowing how long they would be tempted. Take the initiative to attack and face the vicious battle with vigor, which makes people's blood boil.

Wu Feng was originally going to fight for the front army, but the army has always been like a mountain, and when the words came to his mouth, he swallowed them back.

Zhang Zhongxia has been in the border for a long time, and he is good at tackling tough battles, and it is indeed reassuring to have him as the front army.

"Yu Shuai, the Tatars are not good, there are many people, do you want to wait for the Tatar army to attack, and use artillery to kill and wound the other party first?"

Wang Shixin participated in the battle of more than 100,000 people for the first time, and he was a little hesitant.

"General Wang, abide by the military order! Wu Feng, you are in charge of the artillery of the right army, Cao Erxiong is in charge of the artillery of the Chinese army, and Wang Shixin is in charge of the cavalry charge. The artillery should try to ensure the safety of the cavalry on the right flank! ”

Yu Jue smiled coldly and pointed to the Mongolian army in front of him.

"It's to strike first and force them to fight. Our Northwest Frontier Army is strictly disciplined, you should have confidence in your soldiers! ”

"The last general obeys the military order!"

Wang Shixin's old face turned red and he was no longer stubborn.

"General rest assured! The security of the right wing, leave it to me! ”

Wu Feng said angrily, he should not give in.

"The front army moves forward and begins to attack the camp!"

Yu Jue's military order was issued, and the generals slowly marched forward, following the entire front army array.

When the two armies meet, the brave wins. Yu Jue is full of confidence in his subordinates at this moment.

The drums sounded, and the Song army stepped on the steps and marched forward in unison, the pace was the same, and the large array was integrated, like a rolling torrent of steel, and even the cavalry was advancing like a wall, keeping a straight line. The cannons shimmered faintly and intimidatingly.

In the formation of the Mongol army, the soldiers were turned to the eyes. They looked left and right, their eyes full of surprise, not knowing whether to wait or fight.

For a long time, whether it was dealing with Jin Xia or the Song soldiers, it was always the Mongolian army that took the initiative to attack, and the other side responded in formation, cautiously. This time, the Song army chose to take the initiative, and it can be said that he was bold enough.

And judging from the equipment of the Song army, everyone is fully armored, and the bows, crossbows, swords, and shields are complete, far exceeding most of the Mongolian troops wearing leather armor.

"Song Jun deceived people too much, what a big dog! Liu Heima, the camp outside the city will be handed over to you. Dongshan was handed over to Xiao Zara, and the cavalry was dispatched by Tachar. ”

Han Chijin's face was gloomy, and he ordered Liu Heima and the others on the side.

"Marshal rest assured (obey orders)!"

Ta Cha'er and Liu Heima Xiao Zara listened to the order and left one after another.

"Beat the drums and get ready for battle!"

The Song army was covered in iron armor and well-trained, coupled with the ferocity of the legendary firearms, Han Chijin did not dare to be careless and shouted loudly.

Tachar's reinforcements have arrived, and the Mongol army has 100,000 cavalry, which has surpassed the Song army, which is enough to fight.

The Song army advanced in a large formation and did not stop until about four miles in front of the Mongolian army's large array.

"Xiao Naitai, you take a team of three thousand people and rush the Song army's infantry formation! Beware of the artillery of the Song army. ”

In the Mongolian cavalry formation, the Mongolian army Wanhu Tachaer told the deputy general Xiao Naitai on the side.

Unlike the generals who fought with the Song army such as Subutai and Tali, the Mongolian fierce generals such as Tachar Xiao Naitai did not have the experience of fighting the Song army, and completely relied on their own knowledge to fight the Song army in the way they were good at.

Xiao Naitai was ordered to go, and the Mongolian cavalry quickly moved. The heavy cavalry was in front, the light cavalry was behind, and the Mongolian cavalry slowly urged the horses forward, thousands of horsemen, and went straight to the Song army's infantry array.

In the large formation of the Song army's infantry, the soldiers of the Song army looked at the Mongolian cavalry rolling forward, and everyone had solemn faces.

"The heavy cavalry is in front, and the light cavalry is in the rear. It's still this set! ”

Zhang Zhongxia shook his head.

After so many years, the Mongolian iron cavalry that dominates the world is still like this. It's long outdated!

Zhang Zhongxia raised the clairvoyant mirror and looked forward, the Mongolian cavalry rolled forward, there were three thousand horsemen, smoke and dust rose up, and the momentum was huge. Strangely, there was no movement in your own artillery array.

The range of three miles is already within the firing range of heavy artillery, not to mention that rifled guns can shoot five or six miles, and flowering shells are even more deadly.

Cao Erxiong, what are he waiting for?

Zhang Zhongxia was slightly stunned, and then woke up.

It seems that Cao Erxiong is fishing, for fear of startling away the Mongolian iron cavalry who came to attack.

This guy is getting more and more oily in the war.

Sure enough, the Mongolian cavalry slowly urged the horse forward, the distance between the two sides was getting closer and closer, and in a blink of an eye, the Mongolian heavy cavalry had accelerated its speed, and the Mongolian light cavalry behind the Mongolian heavy cavalry had already held a horn bow, and once it entered the firing range, it was necessary to shoot the Song army immediately.

"Fire!"

The artillery formation order flag was waved, and Cao Erxiong did not hesitate and immediately roared.

The gunners, who couldn't wait, pressed the red-hot iron chisels in their hands on the fire door one after another.