Chapter 1527

Although the lowest temperature in the northwest is slightly higher than that in Liaodong, it is not much better. In this era, it is generally difficult to fight in winter. After all, such a harsh climate can easily lead to non-combat reductions.

Unfortunately, these Northern Liao barbarians did not realize what kind of opponent they were facing. At this moment, Wang Yang had already led the 10,000 elite troops to leave Yinzhou, cross the Wuding River and travel northward. On the seventh day, he arrived at the northernmost end of the Hedong Road in the Song Dynasty: the location of the volcanic army.

The Volcanic Army was originally an ancient army name. It was established as a volcanic county in the seventh year of Taiping Xingguo in the Song Dynasty. (Hequ County, Shanxi Province) belonged to Hedong Road and was established as a military governor, which means that it belongs to the military management of the border army.

This is also the ancestral place of the Yang family, the general of the Song Dynasty. Yang Shouyue has led these 5,000 musketeers into this place, which is really a return to his hometown.

"Ningbian Prefecture is located north of the Volcano Army, facing each other across the Yellow River from our Volcano Army. It was originally a part of the Biettouzhai of our Volcano Army, and was later occupied by the Northern Liao Dynasty. Ningbian Prefecture is established here and belongs to the Southwest Zhaoxian Department."

"In order to prevent the invasion of our Song Dynasty and Western Xia, Northern Liao has expanded it many times. Now it has become a strong city with not many people in the city, but it has 5,000 troops, which is easy to defend but difficult to attack."

"Ningbian Prefecture is the key place in the condom of the Northern Liaohe River. If this place is lost, then the Heqing Army and the Jin Su army will also be exposed to the sight of our Song Dynasty. Even if the Jin Su army is not concerned, just talk about the Heqing Army.

It was the military prefecture set up by the Northern Liao Dynasty after the Western Xia was defeated by Northern Liao, and in order to control this area, in the 12th year of Chongxi of Emperor Xingzong of Liao, it was built here, called Heqing Army, with 500 households and 1,000 anti-Autumn Army. It also built a straight road here, which could directly reach Linhuang Prefecture, Shangjing, Northern Liao."

"Since the establishment of Hedong Road from Beiliao here, this straight road has been repaired many times, and immigrated and stationed troops here to strengthen the rear."

Zhe Kexing, the border general of the Song Dynasty, pointed out the huge map in front of him, which was explaining the situation of the Northern Liao defenders in this area in detail. In this camp, two large iron stoves swayed orange-red flames, completely blocking the harsh cold.

"The northern part of Ningbian Prefecture is a gentle valley that can directly lead to the Jinsu Army's territory. On both sides of the east and west, there are mountains, and only the south is facing a river. It is a place where one man is at the pass and ten thousand men cannot open. If you want to take Ningbian Prefecture, there are two ways. One is to land on a boat from the south and attack it with a strong attack."

"Another way is to go backwards along the river for two hundred miles, land on the shore here, and then go around for hundreds of miles, first seize the Jin Su army, and then attack with friendly forces landing on the south."

"But this method will inevitably alarm the Heqing Army. The Heqing Army is surrounded by elite cavalry, and there are also a large number of nomadic tribes serving it. As long as the war is together, it will be no problem to piece together a cavalry with a number of over 10,000 in a short period of time."

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After hearing Zhe Kexing's analysis, Wang Yang focused on the map for a long time before he made up his mind. "Zhao Xingyong, Wang Hao."

"The last general is here!" Zhao Xingyong, deputy commander of the mortar, and Wang Hao, deputy commander of the musketeer, quickly stepped out of the train, stood in front of Wang Yang, and saluted Wang Yang respectfully.

"You are equivalent to crossing the Yellow River in five days, and then attacking Ningbian Prefecture head-on. Ten days later, I will see you outside the Jinsu Army City."

"General Zhe, please transfer three thousand troops to cooperate with the two generals." Wang Yang's eyes fell on Zhe Kexing, who wanted to speak but stopped, and ordered.

"No!" Although Zhe Kexing had thousands of words, at this time, he could only forcibly suppress his inner doubts and respectfully accept the order.

"General Zhe Lao, and the two generals Ning Da obey the order!"

Before he returned to his position, Zhe Kexing glanced at Ning Da, the deputy commander of the imperial artillery who was walking quickly over and stood side by side with him, and quickly followed the order.

"You set off in two days, travel backward along the Yellow River to land here, and march towards the Jin Su army. You must take down the Jin Su army within ten days."

"Master General..." Zhe Kexing couldn't help but raise his head in surprise. On the contrary, Ning Da next to him heard this and immediately responded excitedly. "I will be sure to be despised."

Wang Yang first gave Zhe Kexing a slightly restless look, glanced at the other generals, and then slowly spoke. "I will personally command the muskets and cavalry. Let's set off today and rush to the Heqing Army to sweep it. It is necessary to prevent the Hetao enemies in Northern Liao from taking care of each other."

"No!" The generals of the musketeers couldn't help but feel excited. Such a task would be the best for them to do.

When the generals were excitedly leaving the military tent to carry out the preparations before the march, the old general Zhe Kexing stayed.

"Master, will you be too dangerous if you do this? Although I will know that the Yuanyou divine cannon of the Song Dynasty are invincible, but now it is in the severe cold season, going deep behind enemy lines..."

"Haha, General Zhe, you have such worries. Wang understands and knows very well. Not only do you have such an analysis, but in fact, many of my Northwest Generals and Schools of the Song Dynasty have such ideas."

"I think the army brought by Wang is strange, so you can't see the depth, right?"

Wang Yang's words made Zhe Kexing touch his face a little embarrassedly, not only because he couldn't see the depth, but he simply felt that Wang Yang was suspected of making trouble.

After Wang Yang led these 10,000 soldiers with strange weapons, he only allowed those troops to conduct some exercises in front of the army. He was very confident about the power of the artillery in the Liaodong battlefield and shocked the world.

But those musketeers and musketeers who didn't even have a crossbow and only had a fire-blowing stick in their hands, which really made them unable to believe how powerful these guys could have.

After all, in the eyes of the Song Dynasty border army, nothing can compare to the swords, or crossbows in the hands. As for artillery, this thing is indeed awesome to use to destroy cities and villages, but what if those musketeers fight far? At least they cannot win the trust of the Song Dynasty border army.

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"I know what General Zhe thinks, but please rest assured that these hot weapons armies will definitely make my Song border army admire you. After all, no matter what kind of army it is, it needs to be tested on the battlefield before it can be recognized."

"Sir, since you understand this truth, why do you have to take the risk and lead the five thousand musketeers to the Heqing Army area. At least you should have an elite cavalry help you, otherwise, if there is any problem."

"Don't worry, there will be no problem, old general, can you still trust me?" Wang Yang bowed to Zhe Ke. "Although I, Wang Wushan, am arrogant, I will never be able to make you fat. Believe me, this new army will become the future template for my Song Dynasty Tiger Ben."

Zhe Kexing could not persuade Wang Yang at all. In addition, Wang Yang's past deeds did not fail, Zhe Kexing could not say much, so he could only bow to Wang Yang and quickly rushed to his camp to prepare for military affairs.
Chapter completed!