Intensity

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Intensity

After Liu Yi received the information that the Kangju Allied Forces had invaded, he immediately launched a general mobilization.

After some mobilization, the military power he can directly command and mobilize has increased.

The Han army directly under him in Dingxi Barrier had 480 cavalry and more than 200 infantry.

In addition, there are the Han army's three forts in Yarkand.

The total number of garrison troops in these three forts is nearly 200.

The Han army in Jieguo seemed to have a lot of troops, but it was still insignificant in the face of the large number of Kangwan coalition forces.

"The military commander is in an urgent situation, please report to Luntai as soon as possible!" Li Zhu reminded.

Liu Yi also realized that the scale of this war had greatly exceeded the strength of the Yarkand Han army.

As soon as Li Zhu reminded him, he immediately ordered a red-feathered messenger to inform the Gumo Zhao Guanghan Department and the Luntai Protectorate.

"What to do with the three forts outside? Should we withdraw the garrison from the three forts?"

At this time, the conductor Hou Jie asked.

"What do you think?"

Liu Yi asked everyone while thinking.

Hou Jie said, "I thought we should withdraw the garrison from the Dunbao..."

Li Zhu objected at this time, "Sandun Fort is located on an important road. If we give up, not only will the movement of Kangju people be unrestricted, but it will also become a military garrison fortress for Kangju people, which will be detrimental to me..."

Hou Jie heard this and objected, "With the power of Sandunbao, it is possible to resist the attack of the Kangju people..."

Faced with such a critical situation, most people believed that the garrison of the three forts should be withdrawn. However, there were far fewer people who supported Li Zhu.

Liu Yi originally planned to withdraw the defenders of Sandunbao, but after some thought, he gave up the idea.

If the Han army abandoned the three forts outside and retreated without a fight, it would ostensibly avoid unnecessary losses.

But it would make the countries in the Western Regions, especially the Shache Kingdom, think that the Han army did not dare to fight.

This had a huge impact on the prestige of the Han army.

If Marquis Yunyang learns that he is retreating without a fight, he will probably be the first to behead himself to enforce military discipline.

In addition, if the enemy wins without a fight, its morale will inevitably rise, which will also be extremely detrimental to subsequent battles.

And Li Zhu was right when he said that the Han army could rely on these three forts to carry out guerrilla attacks on the Kangju people.

Given the danger of Sandun Fort, the Kangju people would have to pay a heavy price if they were to capture it.

After Liu Yi figured it out, he immediately changed his plan.

"Sandun forts are all located at key points...the city is high and dangerous, so we must not give up easily..."

Later, instead of withdrawing the defenders of Sandunbao, Liu Yi sent reinforcements.

On August 28 of the second year of the Yuan Dynasty, more than 40 Han military officers, under Liu Yi's order, arrived at Sanhe Fort carrying 200 stones of grain and grass, two small catapults, and 3,000 arrows.

The commander of this small reinforcement force is Su Fei.

"Su Jun is actually you..."

Wu Zheng was stunned when he saw Su Fei. Although he couldn't figure out Su Fei's true identity, he also knew that it was by no means simple.

He thought that in such a critical time, nobles like Su Fei should hide in a safe place as early as possible.

"Wu Jun, you can't believe it...do you know what I brought?"

At this time, Wu Zheng noticed that there seemed to be something big inside the carriage.

"What kind of good stuff does Su Dubo have? Why don't you show it to me, so that the Liba people can open their eyes..."

Su Fei laughed, turned around and ordered, "Second and third sons, hurry up and show it to Director Wu..."

"promise"

The accompanying soldiers immediately took action, and soon two small counterweight catapults were assembled.

Su Fei patted Wu Zheng's shoulder proudly, "How about it? Jiang Zuoying's latest product, a 100-pound stone cannon... has a range of 250 steps..."

Wu Zheng was overjoyed after hearing Su Fei's introduction and rubbed his hands.

"With such a sharp weapon in hand, the Kangju people will have to pay ten times the price if they want to capture Sanhe Fort..."

Su Fei curled his lips, "Those idiots want to capture Sanhe Fort..."

"Uncle Sudu is right, how can the Kangju people capture our Sanhe Fort!"

Under the influence of these two people, the morale of all the defenders of Sanhe Fort was high.

"Tingzhang, after this battle, I'm afraid it's time to be promoted to a hundred generals..."

One of the soldiers laughed.

At this time, another soldier also shouted loudly, "What a hundred generals? Our uncle Du is doing the work of a hundred generals now. At least he must be a commander..."

Wu Zheng also laughed when he heard this, "After this battle, I will invite the two or three sons to have a drink..."

"That's a good idea. I heard that Luntai's knives are the best in the world. How about you get some to try..."

Wu Zheng smiled and said, "If you want to drink Shaodao, that's fine, but the second and third sons have to knock the Kangju people down first..."

Due to the arrival of Su Fei's troops, the Han army's garrison at Sanhe Fort had reached 127 people.

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When Su Fei arrived at Sanhe Fort, the Red Feather Messenger also rushed into Gumo City.

"Kang Ju's child dared to get into the Kosha car after eating the courage of a bear's heart and a leopard's courage!"

Zhao Guanghan was furious when he received the news from the messenger.

He did not dare to neglect, and immediately sent someone to invite King Gumo to the camp to discuss matters.

King Gumo Luoshi also happened to receive a letter from Prince Aihe of Shule at this time.

After hearing Zhao Guanghan's invitation, he immediately went to the Han Military Academy's Mansion with a few guards.

"Has Your Highness received information about Kang Ju's invasion?" Zhao Guanghan asked bluntly without being wordy.

King Gumo Luo Shi said, "The little king has just received an urgent message from Prince Aihe of Shule. King Kangju has led an army of 60,000 to Shule. King Shule has surrendered..."

Zhao Guanghan nodded and said, "Shule is the place where the north and the south meet. After the Kangju people occupied this place, they would either go east to invade Wensu and Gumo, or attack the Shache countries."

"How do you think King Kangju will choose, Your Highness?"

King Gumo blurted out, "The people of Kangju must take over the Shache kingdoms first!"

Then he continued, "After the Kangju people defeated the Shache Kingdom, they will definitely continue to advance eastward and attack my Gumo..."

Zhao Guanghan looked at King Gumo in surprise. He did not expect that King Gumo, who usually seemed confused, would have such knowledge.

When King Gumo saw Zhao Guanghan staring at him, he couldn't help but explain, "How can Xiao Wang have such knowledge? This is what the Protector said back then."

Speaking of this, he couldn't help but sigh, "Dadu Huguo could have predicted what happened today a few years ago..."

Zhao Guanghan also vaguely remembered this incident at this time. It happened when the Liju Rebellion was put down.

Zhao Guanghan secretly admired him in his heart.

Now that King Gumo has understood, Zhao Guanghan will no longer be in Moji.

"I want to lead my troops to the west, and I hope your highness will help me!"

King Gu Mo said, "Why would Colonel Zhao do this? This is Gu Mo's responsibility!"

Zhao Guanghan bowed and said, "I would like to thank Your Highness. I wonder how many troops Your Highness can send?"

After these years of development, Gumo's population and military strength have made great progress.

King Gumo said, "Now there are still 1,500 standing troops in the country. How about the 1,200 captains of Xiao Wang?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Guanghan was moved and said, "Thank you very much, Your Highness. There is no need for so much. It is enough for a few thousand people!"

King Gumo thought for a moment and said, "That's fine. Prince Aihe of Shule still has three hundred soldiers in Wensu..."

Zhao Guanghan made some calculations in his mind and said, "In this case, I will lead the troops and set off tomorrow..."
Chapter completed!