Chapter 777 Violent and upright, the chief officer of the Western Army
"Although the Xia Kingdom does not have as many soldiers and generals as our Song Dynasty, it is good at concentrating superior forces. The northwest frontier of our Song Dynasty stretches for two thousand miles. Although the maximum number of troops stationed in the Song Dynasty was 200,000 to 300,000, there were only more than ten elite soldiers from the Western Army.
Thousands of people, and the rest are old and weak civilians, so over the years they have built fortresses in key places on the border. Rural soldiers have relied on the fortresses to carry out garrison operations, and built more than 200 fortresses, which continue to this day..."
In the middle of the Song Army's formation south of Huyan Mountain, a general stood under the roaring banner. He mused again: "The Xia thieves have repeatedly invaded our border with the Song Dynasty, massacred and plundered, and the imperial court is trying to mobilize troops and horses to
If the Xia Kingdom goes to war again, these factions and tribes will be severely defeated, which will also make the Xia Kingdom lose some vitality. However, any Xia thieves who cross the border and cross the border will not be left alive without being interrogated? Haha...
That Xiao Tang has the same plan as me."
Behind that general were several more powerful generals. These Song generals were all powerful generals who established their authority with bravery in the Western Army, including Yuhou Kangjiong, the defense envoy of Mozhou and the deputy capital of the infantry guard.
(My ancestor Kangbao surrendered to the Liao Dynasty and changed his surname to Yang, and later returned to the Song Dynasty as a Han from the north to join the army. Since he named himself Weizhong, he was named Yang Weizhong in the official history).
Two brothers, Zhai Jin and Zhai Xing. These generals followed step by step behind the Song Army general in front, which was enough to show that that man had a highly respected status in the military.
And this Song Army general was naturally Liu Fa, who was revered by the Xia Qiang people as the "natural god general".
At this time, Liu Fazheng was looking at the east road. He was also the commander of the Tianwu Army. The Song army commanded by Miao Lu, who was also a veteran of the Western Army, was already in close combat with the Xia tribes. On the west side, there were embroidered names of Xiao and Tang.
The trumpet's military flag was beating in the wind, and Ma Bujunjian, under the personal command of Xiao Tang, went straight to the rear formation of the Xia people's cavalry to kill.
Liu Fa raised his eyebrows when he saw this, and said: "As the commander-in-chief of the three armies, although he can take the lead, he should not be so reckless... I heard that Xiao Tang is also very famous in the Green Forest Jianghu. Of course, the soldiers of the Song Dynasty must fight
He is brave and not afraid of death, but he executes military orders for the general, leads the three armies, and attacks the city; he strategizes for the commander, makes overall plans, and has the overall situation in mind... This young man is a bit impatient."
Kang Jiong, who was behind Liu Fa, replied after hearing this: "Xiangong Xiaozhong also said that although this Xiaotang battle formation experience is far from enough, he does have a heart to serve the country. What's more, he is also a popular man in front of the officials. This
At such a young age, he holds a second-ranking position in the Privy Council. He is not a shameless person. His career in the military is naturally unlimited...
What's more, the war between the Song Dynasty and Xixia is imminent. Tong Guan will definitely take the opportunity to use secret means to evade the two husbands of the Zhong family. Since this Xiao Tang... is also a gentleman, in the future the two
When Xianggong and Tongguan are dealing with each other, covering up can also be of great use."
Liu Fa nodded slightly and sighed: "We old brothers naturally want to fully support the two husbands of the Zhong family. But whether this Xiao Tang is really what the husband expected, at least he is also one of the three armies that suppresses Hedong.
Commander-in-Chief, since we are leading troops to help, we cannot let him make a mistake. Zhai Jin, Zhai Xing, you two brothers go up and coordinate with General Xiao Tang and General Miao to encircle and annihilate the Xia thieves."
After hearing this, brothers Zhai Jin and Zhai Xing immediately accepted the order. Liu Fa paused, then turned to Zhu Dingguo and asked: "Zhu Qianha, you said that among the troops transferred from Suide Pingxia City
, there is an infantryman who has a close friendship with Xiao Tang. Although I know very little about the rumors in the world, I have heard that Xiao Tang committed a murder on the street and was sentenced to exile with a man.
Fa Pei, is it possible that the Dutouguan in your command is Xiao Tang's sworn brother?"
Zhu Dingguo replied: "Originally, the general didn't know about this, but Xiao Tang's reputation has increased over the years, and colleagues who are familiar with Nadu Touguan also know that he was born in Qinghe County, Hebei, and indeed he was in Daming Mansion with Xiao Tang.
He killed people in the downtown area, and was then exiled from the army and sent to Yan'an Prefecture. After the incident became public, he also inquired about Na Dutou's behavior in the army. It was said that the man did have the ability to cover up extravagantly, and he was also a brave and fierce fighter.
He is a fierce man, but he is too fierce and upright, which often makes the superior officials unhappy. Therefore, although he was transferred from the Xiang army to the imperial army, he was always dispatched by the infantry commander and could not be promoted for several years."
Liu Fa snorted heavily when he heard this and said: "There are nobles in the army who want to control the power, and there are small intrigues at the bottom. How many heroes in the army who want to protect their homes and country have either been squeezed out or suppressed early, or they have been framed by the idiots in the army."
The persecution forced the innocent man to have great ambitions. If the instructor knew that the man had real ability, he would at least give him a chance to get ahead in the army... Since that man and Xiao Tang are the same
An old acquaintance, I also sent the troops and horses of the army he belonged to to go up and have a face-to-face meeting with Xiao Tang."
Unexpectedly, Zhu Dingguo gave a wry smile and said: "Half of the soldiers and horses of the two armies on Yanyan Road are assisting General Miao on the east side. Just now, Supervisor Qu has gone to inform Xiao Tang. General Wei also ordered the military officials to call that person.
Dutou followed Qu into custody and went to meet Xiao Tang, but he refused to go."
Liu Fajian was stunned for a moment and asked, "Why is this?"
Zhu Dingguo said: "I heard from the military officials that Nadu Touyan was ordered to come to conquer the Xia thieves, but he did not come to meet his brothers to reminisce about the past. Before the war started, he went to visit Xiao Tang first, and his colleagues in the army also said that he was here to conquer the Xia traitors.
I want to use my brother's influence to gain power, and I am not helpless, so why should I be taken care of by Xiao Tang? When I kill all the Xia thieves and have some free time, it won't be too late to go see Xiao Tang again."
Liu Fa couldn't help but laugh loudly after hearing this, and said: "This guy is very interesting, and he suits my temperament very well! Let him do whatever you want, just wait for the war. I don't just want to see who Xiao Tang is.
What a person, I have to get to know this man for a while."
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At the same time, the Dangxiang tribes on the east side of Huyan Mountain were fighting hand-to-hand with the intercepting Song army. The melee became more and more fierce. The Dangxiang leader made a mistake and stabbed left and right with a steel knife in Bubu's hand, and a fountain of blood suddenly burst into the face.
More than a dozen Song Army soldiers fell off their horses one after another, and their bodies were separated by his chops!
In his early years, Yueyue Burianbu was also a well-known cavalry commander in the Xia army. He was good at using a long-handled broadsword, and his horse fighting skills were also very brave.
Fa charged all the way forward, and suddenly he roared and slashed with his sword. A Song general's spear was blown away, and his neck was wiped. The head flew up, and blood spurted out of his chest!
He was getting more and more angry, but he saw the steel knife whirling, blood splattering everywhere, and more than a dozen Song soldiers who were blocking him in front of him, like mowing grass, died one after another!
Sweat had already soaked the clothes inside the beast's robe, and Yueyue Burian's body was also stained with blood. Just when he was about to call on the tribal cavalry behind him to attack the horizontal formation set up by the Song army, he suddenly saw a Song army on the side.
Du Tou Guan suddenly jumped out, and saw that Du Tou Guan's eyes were as bright as cold stars, his eyebrows were as thick as paint, and his majestic body looked majestic and majestic. Suddenly there was a flash of sword light, and Du Tou Tou used what he had learned all his life to wave his center forward.
The sharp-edged double swords. In an instant, seven or eight party riders were beheaded and dismounted. They were all stomping on the bloody corpses on the ground and just rushed forward to kill. The moves in their hands did not stop for a moment, they just wanted to kill! Kill! Kill!
When Yue Xie Buri saw that the Du Tou Guan of the Song Army was so fierce and unstoppable, he swore and immediately tightened the hilt of the sword in his hand, clamped his legs and rushed towards the Du Tou Guan!
Bu also cursed loudly: "Song dog is looking for death! I will teach you how to kill your dog!"
"Well done!"
The Dutou official saw the leader of the party who had killed many of his colleagues charging over not far away. His thick eyebrows were raised, and the snowflakes and iron swords in his hands drew a cold light, and he was attacking from behind.
And the belly of a Xia people riding came! The head official turned around, stared and shouted: "Grandpa is looking for you, you come to grandpa first to ask for death! I have two swords in my hand, specially
