(Two in one. Something delayed me, sorry. That’s all for today.)
A few days ago, Lin Jue sent scouts to search for news about the convoy of supplies and food that Zhou Dynasty compensated for the Liao Kingdom in the area of Jijin Mansion. Lin Jue's original intention was to find the people who entered the Liao Kingdom from Bazhou not long ago.
There was a convoy, but this convoy moved very quickly. When the scouts traced their information, they had already entered Xijin Mansion. However, what was lost was gained in the east. On the night before the capture of Zhuozhou, the Luoyan Army scouts discovered that they had arrived from the capital.
The convoy heading from Xijing to Xijin Prefecture was larger than the previous convoy.
The discovery of this convoy gave Lin Jue a fulcrum for his plan to attack Xijin Mansion after seizing Zhuozhou. It also gave him the possibility of success. In fact, attacking Zhuozhou was not Lin Jue's goal. Lin Jue came to dominate this time.
The purpose of the state was to instigate Ma Qingshan, Han Gang and others to undermine the peace talks between the Zhou and the Liao people, and disrupt the Liao people's wishful thinking. Lin Jue could not let the Liao people use the fear and stupidity of the Zhou to achieve his goals.
The purpose was not to let Lu Zhongtian attack Yang Jun's old men in order to control the army.
Lin Jue needed to expand the strength of the Luoyan Army to cope with complex situations, but relying solely on recruitment and training seemed too slow and unrealistic. He wanted to poach the corners of Zhou's existing army, and also wanted to poach elites with combat capabilities.
It is much faster to recruit generals and soldiers than to recruit troops and then spend time training them.
The purpose of attacking Jin Mansion was naturally to distract the Liao people from looking southward and destroy the peace agreement reached by Zhou Dynasty and them. The other purpose was also very obvious. Lin Jue wanted to let Ma Qingshan and Han Gang control the situation.
Things got so big that they couldn't turn back, forcing them to choose to join the Luoyan Army. Moreover, if they could capture the Xijin Mansion, they would also prove their abilities and make these people think that the Luoyan Army was the Luoyan Army.
The generals and soldiers understood that the Luoyan Army was the force that saved the Great Zhou Dynasty, and they were convinced.
In short, capturing the Xijin Mansion was of great significance, so Lin Jue made several plans, but in the end, the plan to seize the city by sneaking into the Xijin Mansion was the one that Lin Jue thought was the most appropriate plan at the moment. Because in the Xijin Mansion,
There are still more than 50,000 Liao troops garrisoned, and there are also wily commanders like Han Desui guarding them. A strong attack or other immature plans will definitely fail to achieve their goals. If more than a thousand elite guards and horses of my own infiltrate into the city, they can escape from the city.
If it blooms, the likelihood of success will be greatly increased.
However, under the current situation, it is probably even more difficult to sneak into the Xijin Mansion. The news of the capture of Zhuozhou will soon reach the Xijin Mansion, and the Xijin Mansion will immediately be on alert, and the city will block access.
Sneaking into the city, and sneaking in more than a thousand people from the Luoyan Army, is an almost impossible task. In view of this, finding a way to sneak in has become the key. What Lin Jue wants is to pretend to be escorting supplies
Soldiers and horses sneaked into Xijin Mansion. Lin Jue believed that this was the only way to sneak in.
Therefore, after discovering the convoy heading from Xijing Datong Prefecture to Xijing Prefecture, Lin Jue was very happy. This was also the reason why he was eager to lead his troops to leave on the same day as Zhuozhou City was conquered. After crossing the Sanggan River
, they discovered traces of the convoy in the afternoon of the next day, but Lin Jue was not in a hurry to take action. He could not attack with great fanfare during the day. The key to the problem was that he had to kill all the Liao troops escorting the convoy, and there could not be any
A fish that slipped through the net, otherwise, even if the convoy is taken away, it will not be able to sneak into the Xijin Mansion, because the news will leak out, and going to the Xijin Mansion will be a trap.
Lin Jue patiently waited for the convoy to set up camp, and waited patiently until the second watch before leading his troops to approach. Wrapping the horses' hooves with cotton cloth, they approached the land of Lixu before suddenly launching an attack, breaking through the camp with lightning speed.
, annihilating more than 500 Liao troops. This battle fully demonstrated the strength of the Guards Battalion cavalry. They were not sloppy at all. From the charge to the start of the battle to the complete annihilation of the enemy soldiers, it took less than half an hour.
The generals performed their respective duties, from guarding the outside to cleaning the battlefield and carrying corpses inside, etc., everything was in an orderly manner, showing a well-trained army and the extremely high combat literacy of its generals. Completely achieved.
achieved the goal.
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On a cold late autumn morning, the rising sun filled the rugged official road covered with white frost. The long convoy began to set off. The snorting of war horses, the neighing of mules and horses, and the shouts of coachmen broke the tranquility of the mountains. Soon after
, the convoy drove off slowly along the official road for miles, leaving the slope where they camped last night.
Everything seems to be the same as when the convoy arrived here yesterday evening. The only difference is that the mission of the convoy has changed at this time. The more than 500 soldiers and horses protecting the convoy have also changed their cages and are no longer there.
It was the helpless Liao army from before. The more than 500 Liao soldiers had slowly rotted in the dense forest beside the official road, turning into food for wild beasts and nutrients for trees and weeds.
The motorcade was not traveling very fast. It was actually only fifty or sixty miles away from Xijin Mansion. According to the normal traveling speed, it should have arrived in the early afternoon. However, the motorcade seemed to be deliberately delaying and did not arrive until the sun was setting.
Analysis outside the south city of Jin Prefecture.
Outside the south city of Xijin Prefecture, the bare gravel ground looked empty and desolate. Although several months had passed since the battle that shocked the world with hundreds of thousands of people, the traces of that battle can still be seen everywhere, showing the memories of that day.
The battle was brutal.
In the wilderness outside the city, a collapsed and damaged catapult
Scattered into piles of rotten wood and ropes. Near the city wall, the remains of dozens of roller coasters after being burned still stood in the sunset, dragging long lonely shadows. Between the gravel and grass on the ground, there were everywhere
It can be seen that there are numerous white bones and black holes of terrifying skulls. In that battle, countless soldiers died under the city. The Liao people obviously did not do much to clean up. They only cleaned up the corpses in the area near the official road, and the corpses in other places were all gone.
They were left to rot and decay in the wilderness, to be devoured by wild beasts and crows and vultures.
Lin Jue and others rode their horses slowly through the wilderness below the city. Looking at the desolate and terrifying scene in front of them under the setting sun, they couldn't help but sigh. Although Lin Jue did not personally experience the battle, and although several months had passed, watching
The scene in front of you can still make people feel the brutality of the siege that day.
The city wall of Analyze Jin Mansion is still tall and majestic, and has basically restored its original appearance compared to a few months ago. You must know that when Yang Jun led his army to attack the city, the continuous attacks and catapult bombardments once analyzed the city wall.
All the defensive measures on the three city walls in the southeast and west of Jin Mansion were destroyed, and even all the battlements were blown down. At that time, the city was devastated. But now, Han Desui spent many days driving the people and soldiers to die.
The city walls and other defensive measures were repaired during the night, and the city has basically been restored to its original appearance.
The Xijin Mansion that now appears in front of Lin Jue and others is still majestic, solid, and towering. It is still the strongest city in the southern part of the Liao Kingdom. The collapsed gate tower on the south city gate has been completely rebuilt, and it looks even newer and stronger.
The city gate suspension bridge and other facilities that Ma Qingshan burned with kerosene that day were all replaced with new ones. The only evidence that can show the traces of the city's destruction that day is that the fire burned the entire city wall in front of the city gate.
It turned into jet black color, and some of the rammed earth near the city gate was burned into the shape of glass. This made the south gate of Xijin Mansion look more majestic and solemn, and also had a weather-beaten mottled look.
"Brother Lin, there's news." Ma Bin just came over from behind, with excitement on his face.
"Oh? Where are Ma Qingshan and the others?" Lin Jue looked away from the tall city in front of him and turned around to ask.
Ma Bin said in a deep voice: "They are already thirty miles away, and they are expected to arrive at the city at the first watch."
Lin Jue turned to the city, nodded slowly and said: "Then it's time for us to enter the city. Brothers, cheer up, we are going to do something big."
Everyone's expressions became tense and serious. Lin Jue took the lead, and the convoy rumbled towards the south gate.
The Liao army at the top of the city had already seen this convoy that stretched for several miles. As if facing a formidable enemy, the Liao army soldiers bent their bows and arrows to prepare for the enemy. It was not that they were nervous, but that Zhuozhou was attacked a few days ago.
The news of the capture had already reached the Xijin Mansion, so the Liao army in the Xijin Mansion immediately became nervous. Han De, the king of the South Academy, ordered the soldiers to be alert at all times, and had already reported the matter to the court, and was preparing to assess what happened, and
The explanation was obtained from the Imperial Court of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Therefore, the entire Xijin Mansion is on high alert. With such a convoy appearing under the city, it is naturally impossible not to be on guard. The entire Xijin Mansion has also blocked the city a few days ago.
Door entry and exit to prevent accidents.
"Who is here and what are you doing? Don't come close, otherwise you will be rude." The soldiers on the tower shouted loudly, warning the team of horses and carriages that had arrived a hundred steps below the city.
Lin Jue galloped out on horseback, raised his hands and shouted loudly: "Don't shoot arrows, we are our own men. We are the Xijing Guard Horse, escorting the convoy of materials and fodder compensated by the Great Zhou Dynasty to Zhongjing for delivery. I am the cavalry deputy general of the Xijing Guard Left Wing Battalion.
Xiao Quan, on the orders of the commander of the Xijing Guards, escort the convoy. We are going to the city to rest tonight and replenish food and water. Please also open the city gate to let us in."
When the city garrison heard this, they immediately breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out to be the Dazhou convoy escorting compensation supplies. During this period, two convoys have passed through Xijin Prefecture. This one came from Datong Prefecture in Xijing. No wonder
Came so late.
However, in an emergency, the city gate guard did not dare to take it lightly. So he shouted loudly: "Do you have an official waistband? Let's take a look."
Lin Jue was well prepared. He took out the official documents and waist badges found on Xiao's body, and ordered his men to ride to the city gate. The waist badges and official documents were tied with arrows and shot to the city tower. The guard at the top of the city took them down.
The identification was correct, so he felt relieved. However, he still refused to open the city gate because he needed to report to the superiors. In extraordinary times, Han Desui's approval was needed to allow the escorted convoy to enter the city.
"Wait, let's report it. To open the city gate, we need the personal permission of King Han of Nanyuan." The guard shouted, took his things and went down to the city to report to Han Desui's palace.
Lin Juedang had no choice but to wait at the foot of the city. The sun was setting little by little to the west, and jackdaws were flying past with hoarse noises in the cold sky. The dusk was closing, and the birds were returning to their nests. The stars in the solemn sky had slowed down.
Slowly appearing, the surroundings were desolate and lonely.
Everyone hesitated, and Ma Bin began to worry.
"Brother Lin, if you haven't opened the door for so long, have you figured out our identities? Why do I have an ominous premonition?"
Lin Jue frowned and thought for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "There shouldn't be any problem, we have done it very secretly. All the escorting Liao troops were killed, and Zha Hui, who I promised to spare his life, was also chopped by you.
?Who else could leak the news?"
Ma Bin smacked his lips and said: "That's right, probably not.
It's because the news leaked out. Maybe I'm worrying too much. I'm really worried."
Lin Jue said: "Don't think wildly. At this moment, the arrow is on the string and it has to be fired. If you act panicked, won't these coachmen be even more distracted? You have to act calmly and don't create a tense atmosphere."
The cavalryman nodded hurriedly, then suddenly looked around and said, "The weather is so cool, hahaha."
Everyone was startled by him and looked at him in astonishment. Lin Jue also looked at him speechlessly, thinking: I'm telling you to relax, but I'm not telling you to have an embarrassing conversation. This pretense of relaxation is too obvious.
At this time, the shouts of Liao soldiers came from the already dark and difficult-to-discern city: "Lieutenant Xiao, King Han has issued an order to allow you to enter the city. Enter the city one by one in a convoy and be interrogated. There is no crowding."
Otherwise, we will kill without mercy."
Lin Jue was overjoyed and said: "Thank you very much. Please open the city gate quickly. We are tired and tired and want to go into the city to rest immediately."
The sound of giving orders came from the top of the city. Soon, the suspension bridge creaked and was lowered, and the closed city gate slowly opened. Hundreds of soldiers came out carrying lanterns and torches, and placed more than a dozen wooden horses at the city gate.
After leaving a path of about ten feet wide, the tall Liao army gatekeeper general waved his hand and shouted: "Come in."
Lin Jue breathed a sigh of relief, waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Enter the city."
The carriages and horses slowly walked across the suspension bridge and arrived at the city gate. The first carriage was driven by the old man who was the first to express his willingness to drive for Lin Jue. The old man was obviously a little nervous, and his voice trembling slightly as he shouted at the mules and horses.
The movements are also somewhat deformed, but if you don't listen carefully, it's not easy to distinguish.
The old man drove the first carriage to the passage between the horses. He was about to drive the mules and horses to the city gate with his whip. Suddenly, more than a dozen spears lay across the front of the carriage. The Liao army guard standing aside
Jiang shouted: "Someone, lift up the tarp and check the goods on the car."
All the cars were covered with black tarpaulins to protect them from rain. Naturally, the tarpaulins had to be lifted for inspection, which was normal. But when they heard his voice, Lin Jue and others' expressions changed.
Several Liao soldiers came forward to lift off the tarpaulin. The old man driving the carriage stood stiffly on the shaft of the carriage, not daring to move and speechless. Once the tarpaulin was lifted, the secrets of the carriage would be exposed.
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"Hahaha, why is there such a need for such trouble? Brother, this car is just filled with food and supplies. It's all written on the paperwork list. Do you really plan to open the tarpaulins and inspect each package? Then don't you have to inspect it?
This time next year? Brothers will be exhausted. This cart is just food. If you don’t believe me, I’ll show it to you.” Lin Jue laughed and said he stepped forward, reached out and pulled out the scimitar from his waist, and stabbed hard at the side of the tarp.
With a stabbing sound, the scimitar pierced the tarpaulin and penetrated the sack inside. Lin Jue pulled out the scimitar, bringing out a large piece of rice and spilling it on the ground.
"Look, it's just rice. Why bother?" Lin Jue said with a smile, pointing to the rice scattered on the ground.
The general thought for a while, waved his hand and shouted: "Just use his method, stabbing each car with a few knives."
Zhongliao soldiers raised loudly, holding a machete in the car messy. This was messy and scared that everyone was pale. Lin Jue was busy and laughed: "Don't stop, a few brothers are doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing this, I am doing it.
Can the car still travel long distances? They have all been punctured. The bumpy road to Dading Prefecture is not all leaked. It’s almost OK. Can’t we just randomly check a few cars? When we were in Datong Prefecture, we all checked it out ourselves.
The package has been checked, but there is no need to check it again."
The leader of the Liao army who was guarding the gate shouted: "What are you talking about? Your investigation was in Datong, and this is not Datong. Of course we want to investigate ours. We also act in accordance with the rules."
Lin Jue stepped forward to apologize and said in a low voice: "Brother, give me some face. You have to deliver the goods when you go to Zhongjing Road. If there is too much, the higher-ups will think that I, the escort supervisor, have enriched my own pockets. We are all brothers.
Why bother brothers? If this is all leaked, I have to pack it again, which is very troublesome. Brothers, take these two ingots of silver to buy some wine and show your respect. It is convenient for you and it is convenient for us. It is already dark, why bother?
Trouble here."
The general frowned a little after listening to the first half of the words, and was about to say, "None of my business." But suddenly two cold and heavy things were stuffed into his hands. When he lowered his head, he saw that they were two large ingots of silver, estimated to be ten.
There were only a few taels of money. He immediately flipped his wrist and no money was put into his sleeves.
"That's all, I just checked. They are all my brothers. Naturally, I believe that the brothers in Datong Mansion have already checked. It's dark and quite cold. It's hard for these brothers to travel a long distance. Good morning
It's only right to let them rest. Just find a few cars and check them out." The gatekeeper general immediately changed his tone and raised his hand to order.
The soldiers were eager for this, so they immediately moved away their horses and allowed the convoy to enter the city. They only symbolically stretched out their hands and slapped the sacks on the cart a few times, which was regarded as inspection.
Lin Jue smiled and thought about the gatekeeper general and said: "Brother, that's interesting. Next time we go to Datong for business, go to the left wing camp to find me, Xiao Quan. Mr. Xiao will treat you well. I'll entertain you with good wine and good food, and I'll take you to visit us in the evening."
The famous Red Lantern Courtyard in Datong.”
"Hahaha, don't dare, don't dare, just joking." The general laughed and waved his hands repeatedly.
Lin Jue ordered the driver to speed up, and hundreds of cars filed in. In less than half an hour, they all entered Xijin Mansion.
