Chapter 1424 The two armies kill, attack the heart
When the light came out, Zhang Dungu hurriedly reined in his horse and walked back. He put up an awning and looked into the distance. He saw to his surprise that there was a black line on the far side of the horizon, which seemed to be slowly crawling forward, although it was far away.
, but the black line is moving forward faster and faster.
Gradually, Wu Yanguang, Zhang Dungu, and even the soldiers under their command who hurriedly changed directions to form the formation could vaguely see the generals rushing out of the cavalry formation over there. The general riding at the front was wearing a trident-style leather hat, and
Wearing animal robes and leather armor, the surrounding horse soldiers formed a row of three cavalry in the front and two rows of three cavalry in the back. Among them, the first warrior in the front row held a large flag with both hands, which was painted with a flying hero.
Eagle, the eagle's wings and tail are in the shape of a fan, the body is forward, the head is looking back, and the two talons are extended downwards in a hunting posture. Both the style of the cavalry armor and the flag they fly represent that they are the soldiers of the Eagle Army of the Liao Dynasty!
Then among the cavalry formations in the next few rows, there were also people holding on to spear flags fluttering in the wind. Each flag was decorated with streamers on the top and bottom. The tassels tied under the spear tips on the top of the flagpole also fluttered in the wind. What was more conspicuous was the spear.
The flag is embroidered with stars and a leaning moon, and the sun and moon are used as emblems. This is exactly the sun and moon military flag that the Khitan people, who worship the heaven, earth, sun and moon, would fly when patrolling the royal ceremonial guard!
The rows of flags surrounding the Sun and Moon Banner are old and new, although some of them have a few holes, smoke, embers, and blood stains. It is obvious that they were raised high by the Liao soldiers after many fierce battles.
It also adds a sense of solemnity and desolation to show that the Khitan son standing under the military flag is still unwilling to give in to the emerging powerful forces!
There was a commotion in the headquarters army and horse formation attacking Luannan City. Once upon a time, many of the Liao soldiers in the army formation were preparing for battle under the majestic and majestic military flags on the opposite side, preparing to fight the enemy.
A bloody battle. But now, from the enemy's position, I once again witnessed the flags raised by the Khitan and even the Daliao military brigade from the opposite side. Apart from being shocked, I couldn't help but feel shocked and ashamed. Subtly, the morale of the army also dropped a few times.
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In just a moment, more and more soldiers and horses gathered on the other side of the horizon. Seeing the flags of the Sun and Moon Army Flags and the Eagle Army War Flags, Wu Yanguang's heart couldn't help but beat violently, and with his sharp eyes, he also vaguely looked at them.
Except for the few columns of troops and horses in the front row, which are all equipped with the regular army of the Liao Dynasty, there are still a large number of troops and horses behind them. Although their appearance is as impressive as a rainbow, they do not seem to be the remnants of the Liao Dynasty. Moreover, at the far end
, Although Wu Yanguang couldn't see clearly, it seemed that there was also a large wolf-head banner erected on the opposite side of the army formation, also fluttering in the wind...
How is this possible!? How come in such a season, there is still a powerful Liao army here!?
Even though Wu Yanguang had been on the battlefield for a long time, he was also a strong general who could not change his expression even when the mountain collapsed, but at this moment he couldn't help but feel shocked and shocked in his heart. Since he first joined the army, he had served in the Liao army as a mature woman.
It was not easy to move to Nanjing, the capital of the Liao Dynasty, to lead the army. However, I had indeed been favored by the emperor of the Liao Dynasty for half a lifetime, and now I could not help but feel confused when I saw the scene in front of me.
Although I don’t know where the remnants of the Liao army got these many troops and horses, but since I have already decided to pay the money, how can I allow it to be repeated!?
Wu Yanguang gritted his teeth fiercely, thinking that all the tribes in the north would prey on the weak. Didn't the Han people once say that the winner is the king and the loser is the enemy? When the Liao Dynasty was strong and powerful, the Khitan people drove and even enslaved the Jurchen tribes, and I had no choice.
He complained, and was willing to be driven by him for the sake of making achievements and fame. But now that the Liao Dynasty is ruthless, he has ruined his great country. However, it is my Jurchen tribe who has risen and taken over the Liao Dynasty. This is the general trend. It is not because of my true origin.
It is necessary to make money. The Liao Dynasty is indeed about to fall. Even if these soldiers and horses seem to be strong and powerful, how can they not change the direction of the general trend?
When you Liao people enslaved and exploited the Jurchen tribes for generations, you were the king and I was the slave. But now the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. Now, those who serve the Jin Dynasty are in line with the times, but you guys are
He has become a rebel bandit who is bringing trouble to one side!
After making up his mind, Wu Yanguang shouted, and was about to assemble his troops to form a formation to resist the approaching enemy troops from behind. Zhang Dungu, who was beside him, also shouted loudly and shouted: "Send the order, order."
All troops and horses must not move lightly! First, keep an eye on the enemy's movements, and be ready to evacuate to the Pingzhou Administrative Office at any time!"
"You!..." Wuyan Guang became furious upon hearing this and immediately glared at Zhang Dungu.
At this moment, Zhang Dungu didn't care about giving in to Wu Yanguang, but said with a cold face: "General Wu Yan, although he is very brave, but now we don't know the details of the enemy's army, but we have already given the opponent an advantage.
It is not because we are unable to break through Luannan County. Now that there are changes in the war, it is not just about wiping out the small group of remnants of the Liao army occupying Luannan County.
Our army is guarding a corner of Pingzhou, and it is also the responsibility of defending the territory. The general is not willing to spend time here. This group of soldiers and horses came unexpectedly. If they fall into the enemy's plan and teach the opponent to take advantage of the situation to plot the Pingzhou government office and other important places, what will they do?
?Since I am tired, I also have reasons to report to Yanjing, and report it to Wanyan as soon as possible. I will know how to make a decision. How to deal with it, I need to make a long-term plan. The remnants of the Liao Kingdom in Luannan County will not be able to do anything.
The mopping up is a small matter, but it is a big deal for the enemy army in front of us to take advantage of the situation, waste troops and horses, and threaten Pingzhou and even several surrounding military states. General Wuyan, why do you want to spend so much time here?"
Although Wu Yanguang was angry, he was now ordered to go to Luannan County with Pingzhou soldiers and horses to exterminate the remaining Liao army, and they cooperated with each other. He did not have the military power to command Zhang Dungu's soldiers and horses. What's more, Zhang Dungu's rhetoric
In fact, there is some truth. Naturally, they can't control the other side. Before the confrontation with the murderous troops and horses on the opposite side, the two generals who were in charge of the troops here had already had serious differences...
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And when the army on the opposite side was in formation, Xiao Tang also looked towards the opposite side. As far as he could see, he vaguely saw that the opponent's lineup seemed to cause a commotion. The corners of Xiao Tang's mouth raised, and a calm smile gradually appeared, and in
Xiao Jiasui beside him also said: "My brother's arrangement is really clever. This arrangement is indeed enough to shake the hearts of his troops."
In addition to the two generals Quli Chuqing and Wuli Ke'an who are currently resting and recuperating, they also ordered Yelu Guozhen, Yelu Guobao, Qiongyao Nayan, and Aliqi to lead the remnants of the Liao army in the front line and display the spear flag of the Liao army.
The arrangement was indeed done intentionally by Xiao Tang.
First, Xiao Jiasui sent people to detect the news. After Xiao Tang also rushed to the Pinghai area of Pingzhou to join forces, he was already familiar with the road. Zhemo in Luannan County was about to be breached in a short time. He rushed here at the critical moment. Yelu Guozhen,
Yelu Guobao was eager to rescue the sisters of her clan and relatives. As soon as she met Xiao Tang, she immediately made a sincere request and complied with Xiao Tang's arrangements.
In addition to these remnants of the Liao army, the Khitan soldiers under his command have also reached a certain scale... Xiao Tang thought in his mind that the Jurchen tribes of the Jin Kingdom now have strong soldiers and can kill them continuously. The achievements of many battles in which the Liao army was defeated and fled were astonishing. But now that it is hostile to this country, what is the biggest shortcoming and disadvantage of this nation that has taken advantage of the situation at this stage?
According to Xiao Tang Sifu, four words immediately came to mind: the population is not prosperous.
A rough estimate is that the total population of the Jurchen tribes who have surrendered to the Jin Kingdom is only over 100,000. When the entire territory of the Liao Dynasty is annexed, the surrendered Khitans, Bohai people, Liaodong tribes and even the Han people who surrendered, The Jurchens, who were all incorporated into the Meng'an Muke by the Jin Kingdom and collectively referred to as Jurchens to the outside world, would have to rely on the soldiers and horses of all ethnic groups except the Jurchens to launch a large-scale war.
Especially now that Wanyan Aguda is focusing most of his energy on mobilizing his troops to capture Emperor Yelu Yanxi of Liao Tianzuo. The number of Jurchen soldiers and horses who went to Nanjing Road first is limited, and almost all of the enemy troops are surrendered by the Liao Dynasty. And mainly the troops of various ethnic groups collected by the Jin Kingdom in Liaodong. When faced with the surrender of the Liao army who were forced by the Jin Kingdom to surrender, in what way can the morale of the Liao army be effectively reduced before the confrontation?
Before leading several soldiers and horses to leave, Xiao Tang ordered his leader Hou Jian, a monkey who was good at flying needles, to work overnight to make the sun that symbolized the political structure of the Liao Dynasty. The Khitan believed that the sun governed the sky and the moon governed the land. The flag of Yue was handed over to Yelu Guozhen. It was legal for the brothers of the Liao Dynasty to hold the flag of Yelu Guozhen. For those Khitan people who had no choice but to accept their fate and were forced to obey and submit to the Jin Kingdom, they saw that another flag was erected on the opposite side. How will you feel after holding the big flag that symbolizes the country that your nation has inherited for more than two hundred years?
Now Xiao Tang only took a cursory look, and it seemed to have had a certain effect.