Chapter 1237: Shen Tang got his mind and led his troops to the south
Chapter 1237: Shen Tang thought and led his troops southward
In the military camp on the bank of the Yalu River, seeing He Shiliezhining returning with a smile on his face, Shen Tang greeted him with a smile and asked, "Have you caught him?"
"Haha, if I take action, can those two brats escape?"
Heshi Liezhining grinned and said, "By the way, that Goryeo general is still of some use, but what is the Japanese samurai doing?
How about just cutting it off with a knife?"
Shen Tang thought for a while and said, "Now Japan is also competing with each other, so I want to send someone over to intervene!"
It’s no wonder that Shen Tang was attracted to this small country. It was actually this small ocean-going country that brought too much misery to China in later generations! They learned everything they could about the culture, armaments, language, architecture, etc. of our Chinese Han and Tang Dynasties. , I, the Chinese, are tolerant and have not discriminated against them because of their weakness and brutality, but they have not learned to be grateful.
It was fine in the Song Dynasty, but more than a hundred years later, Japanese pirates had become the biggest border threat. When they went to war with China, they caused scars all over China.
If some small changes can be made at this time, maybe a lot of pain will be avoided in the future.
In fact, Shen Tang had this idea when he first learned that Japanese samurai were involved in this battle.
Moreover, as for the Japanese mainland, Shen Tang did not intend to let the Kingdom of Jin intervene. It was enough to just let his own power pass.
"It's just a small country, and it's separated by a vast sea. Is it necessary?"
Heshi Liezhining asked in confusion.
Shen Tang smiled slightly, "I have heard about this small country. Although it is a borderland and barbaric land, it has its own characteristics. Besides, even if there is no gain, there will be no loss."
Hearing Shen Tang's words, Heshi Liezhining didn't ask any more questions. Moreover, he also had a vague idea in his mind. With Shen Tang's current strength, he could definitely play a vital role in such a small border country. , maybe Shen Tang has other thoughts.
For a military general, this kind of thing is very clear.
Although the current Shen Tang has made considerable contributions, it is still far from enough.
But what about ten, twenty, or thirty years later?
With Shen Tang's ability, it was easy for him to become a powerful minister in the Song Dynasty. Coupled with the huge strength of the army, it was also a good thing to have an escape route in advance.
"Then I'll leave this Japanese samurai to you directly. I don't bother to care about these things! As for His Majesty, you don't have to worry. Even His Majesty the small country of Goryeo is not interested, let alone conquering a Japanese across the vast sea. country."
Heshi Liezhining patted Shen Tang on the shoulder and said.
"Thank you, Marshal!"
"This Japanese samurai will stay in the military camp for now, and then I will have someone take him away! Then Commander-in-Chief of Korea, please follow me south. Maybe you can provide some useful information."
"good!"
Heshi Liezhining said in response.
After the soldiers and horses rested in the military camp for another day, Shen Tang said goodbye to He Shiliezhining and led his army southward!
This time, including Beiwei's army, there were a total of three thousand soldiers and horses accompanying him!
Thousands of cavalry were on their way, and the speed was naturally not slow. It only took one day, and they had entered the territory of Koryo the next day!
If Shen Tang and others want to reach Kaijing all the way, they need to pass through several important towns. The first one is Anbei Prefecture! This Anbei Prefecture is about two hundred miles away from the border between Jin Kingdom and Goryeo.
Anbuk Prefecture is located on the bank of the Cheongchon River. The entire Cheongchon River runs through the entire Goryeo border from southwest to northeast. Near the northwest is the Myohyangsan Mountains, which is vast, sparsely populated and has steep terrain. Anbuk Prefecture is to the east, which is the most beautiful place in the north and south. Good access.
Anbei Prefecture is also about 200 miles to the south, which is Xijing (later Pyongyang) of the Koryo Kingdom. A hundred miles to the south of Xijing is Huangzhoumu, and about 200 miles to the southwest of Huangzhoumu is Anxi Protectorate. Anxi Protectorate is two miles to the southeast. After more than a hundred miles, you can reach Kaijing.
These important towns are all heavily guarded. If Shen Tang and others are caught, they may not be able to escape Goryeo's dragnet even if Shen Tang is in Shenwu.
However, Shen Tang and the others also have many advantages.
First of all, they are all cavalry, and they are all equipped with one person and three horses. Their mobility can be said to be the ultimate.
If necessary, it is not uncommon to travel hundreds of miles in one day!
Secondly, although Shen Tang and the others are many in number, they are not large either.
In addition, after entering the Kingdom of Koryo, Shen Tang divided his troops and lurked, so it was not easy for the soldiers and horses of the Koryo Kingdom to discover them.
Moreover, Shen Tang had already ordered that before approaching the capital, even if they did encounter enemy soldiers, they would avoid them if they could. They would not engage in battle with Goryeo soldiers and horses unless absolutely necessary, and they were not allowed to plunder at will. People of Goryeo.
In this way, as long as Shen Tang and the others are not too unlucky, it is not difficult to reach Kaijing.
After entering Goryeo, the three thousand soldiers and horses under Shen Tang were divided into three! Among them, the thousand gold soldiers on the west side were led by Tu Shanlimeng and passed through Anbei Prefecture along the lines of Guozhou, Jiazhou and Guizhou. , Pu Chasuo led a thousand gold soldiers on the east side, crossing the Qingchuan River from Yunzhou and Dezhou. The remaining soldiers and horses were led by Shen Tang himself, passing through Pengshan County, Bozhou, and near Yanzhou Cross the river.
After crossing Anbei Prefecture, they gathered their troops at Yinzhou and headed south along the Datong River, passing near Chengzhou.
After passing Chengzhou, the army sneaked eastward along the western foot of Ahu Feiling. This place was far away from Huangzhou Mu and had a vast land and sparsely populated areas. As long as Shen Tang and the others were not too unlucky, even if they had to fight in this inaccessible wilderness, it would not be a big deal. will be discovered.
Moreover, by heading in this direction, you can avoid the heavy troops from Huangzhou Mu and the Anxi Protectorate.
Although Shen Tang’s goal is to attack the city, he definitely does not want to actually attack Kaijing! Kaijing is a kingdom of Koryo, with high walls and deep cities. Even if Shen Tang is given 30,000 troops, he will not be able to capture this big city. Easy, not to mention he only has three thousand cavalry at his disposal?
Shen Tang’s real purpose is to the north of Kaijing, Niufeng County, Changtuan County and Kaicheng County!
These three towns are just small towns, and there are not many soldiers and horses stationed there. If they are caught off guard, Shen Tang can capture them in one fell swoop!
When the city next to Kaijing was attacked and fell, the Goryeo Kingdom would definitely be greatly shaken and would send troops to patrol Shen Tang's troops. In this way, Shen Tang could turn the siege into a field battle outside.
With the Wei army and more than 2,000 gold soldiers at his back, Shen Tang naturally had a greater chance of winning in the field battle.
Then, on the side of Kaijing, some momentum was created, and Shen Tang's goal was achieved.
By then, whether it is fighting or negotiating, Korea will no longer have any confidence.