Ming Zuo

On the second day after taking Gaoyang City, Xia Jun did not immediately launch an attack on Bukhan Mountain.

The same goes for the third day.

The fourth day, the fifth day...

It was not until five days later that Xia Jun's attack began to prepare again.

It's not that Xia Jun is slack, but because...

Chongzhen's first spring rain in ten years came.

Although it was later than usual, the rain was very majestic.

Mountain torrents broke out, roads were washed away, and everything between the sky and the earth was wet.

The sudden change of weather became the main culprit in hindering the Xia army's attack.

The pure firearms army is most afraid of rainy days.

Xia Jun also had no choice but to stay and wait patiently for the rainy day to pass.

Although the time was delayed because of the spring rain, the North Korean army stationed on Beihan Mountain was not having a good time.

They only have simple fortifications on the mountain, causing many people to have no choice but to drench in the rain.Especially in the trenches, the water depth actually reached the waist.

Poor North Korean soldiers can only trek in such an environment, but can't find a clean place to rest.

Worst of all, the delivery of food has also become a problem because the road up the mountain has been interrupted due to heavy rain.

From the third day onwards, North Korean soldiers had to save food and could only eat one meal a day.And because there is no way to make a fire in rainy days, they can only eat cold and hard dry food.

Compared with the North Korean defenders, Xia Jun's life has not been greatly affected.

The troops stationed in Gaoyang City all have houses to live in, which can be well sheltered from wind and rain.

The troops stationed outside the city all set up tents.Not only that, but also set up a stove with an iron stove and iron pipes connected one by one.

Soldiers can hide in the tents to cook and eat, and the smoke generated will be exhausted outside through the iron pipes without being disturbed at all.

Huddled on the mountain, watching the smoke rising from the Xia army's camp at the foot of the mountain, and the aroma of food wafting from afar, the North Korean soldiers were all envious.

On the fifth day, the rain finally stopped.

Although the road was still muddy, time was running out, and Xia Jun had to launch an attack.

At the joint combat meeting, Nie Dapeng decided to repeat the old trick.

"Although Beihanshan blocked our way to enter Hanyang, there are no enemies in Hanyang. We can use the Han River to transport troops to the back of Beihanshan, and then attack from both sides. It is said that the food and grass of the defenders are stored in the west gate. If we attack here, the defenders will never be able to stand on the mountain."

Through the battle in Gaoyang City, Xia Jun mastered the technique of jumping combat without a teacher.

According to the traditional combat concept, since Beihan Mountain is in front of Hanyang, the only way to attack is from the front.Only after occupying this place can we proceed to Hanyang.

But in Xia Jun's eyes, the Han River has become a smooth road.

Through this wide waterway, it is not a problem at all to transport troops across Bukhansan Mountain and then appear on the back.

After all, Xia Jun had already completed the feat of transporting [-] troops across the sea at one time, and transporting a regiment of troops at this time was simply child's play.

The highest peak of Bukhansan Mountain is about [-] meters high. The terrain is rugged and easy to defend but difficult to attack.

But this place is already directly north of Hanyang, and it can't stop Xia Jun at all.

Therefore, Li Enze deployed all the remaining troops in the southern section of Bukhan Mountain.

Here are low hills of about [-] meters, and the open space in the middle is connected by trenches, forming a total of five lines of defense.

These lines of defense stretched from Bukhansan Mountain to the Hanjiang River, and they were Li Enze's last resort.

If it is just a frontal attack, these scattered highlands will cause a lot of trouble for Xia Jun with the cooperation of complete fortifications.

However, if a part of the troops are sent to go around and attack from behind, the defenders will face the enemy with their backs, and they will absolutely be unable to resist.

"I think Captain Nie's proposal is very good, let's implement it accordingly."

Zuo Menggeng personally made the decision, and there was no objection from the top and bottom of the [-]st Marine Division, and all units immediately went to the battlefield.

Just when Zuo Menggeng was about to go with the army, Fu Xinyuan came up.

"Your Highness, the North Korean officials have arrived."

When Zuo Menggeng turned his head, he saw Jin Shangxian, Shen Qiyuan and others walking quickly, with very eager expressions.

Obviously, they have seen Incheon, Gimpo, and Goyang recovered all the way along the way, so will Hanyang be far behind?

Thinking of the upcoming occupation of the capital of North Korea, such a major victory made all North Korean officials excited, and the big stone in their hearts finally fell to the ground.

Before that, they were all charged with treason.But from now on, they will firmly grasp the righteousness.

Now that even Hanyang has been restored, will it be far from completely eradicating Li Zhen's puppet regime?
"Your Highness, the recovery of the Han Dynasty is imminent, and North Korea's return to the right path is not far away. Please show me how to govern the country."

The attitude of Jin Shangxian and the others was very respectful, as if they were relying entirely on Zuo Menggeng.

Zuo Menggeng did not show any joy, but said very solemnly: "I, Xia Kingdom, are here only to help North Korea reshape the orthodoxy. How to govern the country is your own business. All the sages gathered, I believe there must be A safe bet.”

These remarks made North Korean officials can't help but feel ready to move.

Could it be that Xia Guo really does not interfere in North Korea's internal affairs?

If that's the case, wouldn't they still be able to maintain their authority and continue to be on top?

However, after experiencing so much suffering, Kim Sang-heon and others did not get carried away with it.Before them, there is another huge problem.

"Li Zhen betrayed the country and abandoned the people. He has committed heinous crimes and can no longer be the lord of North Korea. After discussion, the ministers and others have the intention to ask for a new king, and I ask Your Highness for permission."

Now that North Korea has become a vassal state of the Xia Kingdom, it is already a certainty.Therefore, the change of the Korean throne must be certified by the Xia Kingdom just like it was recognized by the Ming Dynasty in the past.

Jin Shangxian and others are also expressing their loyalty to Xia Guo through this method.

Zuo Menggeng seemed to agree with this method, but asked: "Do you have a suitable candidate?"

This order made Jin Shangxian and others feel embarrassed.

Shen Qiyuan thought it over and said: "The Korean royal family has flourished for more than two hundred years, with many branches and leaves, and many bloodlines. If you search carefully, there must be someone who is in line with the destiny."

Zuo Menggeng disagreed.

"The royal families with close blood have already fled to the north with Li Jing, and they will not escape the responsibility in the future. The rest of the royal families have already weakened blood, and they have rashly established themselves as the masters. Maybe they will convince the public?"

Kim Sang-heon and others struggled in every possible way, apparently they were also troubled by this problem.

Seeing that they couldn't come up with an effective solution, Zuo Menggeng laughed.

"Spring plowing is about to begin, and the suffering people must be appeased immediately. I hope you will work together and come up with a solution quickly, so as not to make North Korea continue to be in turmoil and the people continue to suffer."

Zuo Menggeng didn't comment on who could become the new king of North Korea.

But his words still put pressure on everyone.