Kai Fu Han

Chapter 296

On December [-]th, Penglai County, Xinghan League Headquarters was established.

Liu Xinbao and Xu Zhong are reporting recent new information to Liu Xinqi together.

"After Sun Li divided his troops into three groups on December 930, he completed the suppression of the Xiangyang bandits on December [-]. After the final screening, [-] of the bandits were escorted to Muping County and handed over to the custody of Muping County. and used these prisoners to repair city walls, roads, etc. Finally, in order to strengthen Muping's strength, Sun Li left another company of troops in Muping County."

"The 37rd Infantry Battalion led by Liu Xinjun arrived outside Wendeng County at the end of December 160nd. After resting for a night, they forcibly attacked the city on the second day. First, they used muskets to suppress the archers at the top of the city, and then the sharp soldiers rushed into the city gate and planted explosives. , after blowing open the city gate, soldiers used them as sharp knives to break into the city. Wendeng County’s resistance to us was relatively strong, resulting in the death of [-] people of the Third Infantry Battalion and the injury of [-] and four others."

"The First Infantry Battalion led by Cui Wu arrived at Jiaozhou Bay on November 28 and arrived at the south of Jimo County on the 29th. It was attacked by Jimo County officers and soldiers at night. Fortunately, Cui Wu was well-arranged and discovered Jimo County's night attack intention in advance. A counter-ambush was conducted. After capturing the officers and soldiers of Jimo County who left the city for a night attack, they sneaked into Jimo County. The offensive against Jimo County basically caused no casualties on our side."

"Now seven of the eight counties in Denglai have been occupied by us. Only Laiyang County is left to complete the occupation of Denglai." Liu Xinbao finally reported.

Jiaoshui County was occupied relatively early. The 20nd Infantry Battalion and the [-]st Cavalry Battalion led by Liu Xinang arrived outside Jiaoshui County on November [-]th. They also attacked by force. However, due to the lax defenses of Jiaoshui County, the height of the city wall was not even two feet. There was no moat, so soldiers took ladders directly to the city wall and captured it easily, with less than [-] casualties.

"Where has Sun Libu reached now?" Liu Xinqi asked.

"I contacted the new army camp yesterday. We are still two days away from Laiyang. I estimate that Sun Li is still one day away from the new army camp. Liu Xinjun's troops are no longer able to support Sun Li in his attack on Laiyang." Liu Xinbao replied.

"After calculating this, the only troops currently attacking Laiyang are less than one battalion of veterans in Sun Li's hands, and [-] recruits." Liu Xinqi calculated.

"Yes, although Laiyang is a big city, these people are enough." Liu Xinbao replied.

Laiyang's pillar industry is mining, which can guarantee harvests despite droughts and floods and is highly profitable. It is also located inland of the peninsula and is less affected by severe weather at sea such as hurricanes. Therefore, it is relatively wealthy than the surrounding counties. The city is larger than Penglai City, and its population is higher than that of Penglai City. There are also many in Penglai City.

"According to this speed, Laiyang should be occupied ten days at the latest." Liu Xinqi said.

"Yes."

"Uncle Xu, do you have any new or important information here?" Liu Xinqi asked Xu Zhong.

"Leader, there are three items."

Xu Zhong handed the prepared intelligence materials to Liu Xinqi and briefly introduced:
"Zhou Xinyuan set out on October 22nd, and it was not until November [-]th that he contacted the rebels of Yu Jin and Yang Jin. These rebels were being chased by the Jin army led by Wanyan Zongfu and fled. It has been ten years since the support materials were delivered to the rebels. It’s January [-]th, and the rebel army’s combat power has not improved much after receiving sophisticated steel knives and thin steel armor, and they are still untenable.”

The message delivery in Zhouxinyuan is not supported by Golden Eagle, so the message delivery is slower.

"Oh? Does that mean our efforts were in vain?" Liu Xinqi asked.

"No, thanks to Ye Chuan following me this time, Ye Chuan very decisively organized ten soldiers to sneak attack the Jin Army's camp. Although Wanyan Zongfu was not killed, it also made the Jin Army become a bit defensive and gave him a A chance for the rebels to take a breather," Xu Zhong replied.

"The Jin Army's elite camp of nearly 3 troops was attacked by ten people? Are there any casualties?" Liu Xinqi was a little shocked. This is really courageous.

"Injured or dead, Ye Chuan retreated when he saw that he was ready, so Wanyan Zongfu was not killed." Xu Zhong replied. [Teacher Zhou Xinyuan is indeed not suitable to stay in the military system. 】

Liu Xinqi murmured in his heart.

I still remember that when I was in Liujiabao, Qizhou, my teacher advised me to be courageous, but recently Zhou Xinyuan often fell behind.

The person in charge of supporting the rebels this time was Zhou Xinyuan, but the person in charge of the fleet was Ye Chuan who made the final contribution. Without asking, you knew that Zhou Xinyuan must have become popular again.

"Fortunately, our efforts were not in vain. As long as we can keep Wanyan Zongfu in Meizhou and Binzhou for two months, we will have the confidence to defend him next time he comes over." Liu Xin said.

"The second thing is to listen carefully to the news from the spies. The Zhao Kingdom court in Yangzhou is planning to move south again. This time the purpose is Hangzhou. When the news came back, the court had not moved south yet. We don't know the specific situation in the south yet. How about it?" Xu Zhong said.

"Well, the imperial court will definitely move south. You can arrange for people to send the golden eagle to Yangzhou and Hangzhou as soon as possible, and shorten the time for sending messages between Yangzhou, Hangzhou and Penglai to within one day." Liu Xinqi arranged.

"Yes." Xu Zhong responded.

Liu Xinqi knew that in the world before he traveled, the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty was called Lin'an. He couldn't remember whether it was Lin'an County or Hangzhou City, Hangzhou, but it was definitely not Yangzhou.

If the current situation develops, the Southern Zhao court will inevitably move south again and finally settle down in Lin'an.

There may be some twists and turns along the way. After all, Liu Xinqi also heard an idiom "Search the mountains and check the seas."

What a shameful word. The top leader of his own country was chased by the enemy on his own country's territory and had to hide in the mountains and seas.

There is a poem in "Song of Everlasting Sorrow": "The blue sky above falls into the yellow spring, and neither place can be seen." It describes that Emperor Ming of the Tang Dynasty ascended to heaven and earth to search heaven and earth for his noble concubine.

They are all searching, both are emperors, why is the gap so big?

"The third thing is that the person in charge of Yangzhou, Zhao Nan, came back with news that the imperial court has agreed to accept our prisoners, but the rewards given to us have never been determined."

This time Zhao Liang went south and took Wanyan Zongjun with him, intending to cooperate with Wang Boyan and dedicate him to the court in exchange for the Zhao court's support for the Xinghan League.

"It is estimated that after the news of our victory over the Jin-Qi coalition this time spreads, this matter will change again." Liu Xinqi sighed.

"Do we have to get the support of Nan Zhao? I think based on the current development of our Xing Han League, the support that Nan Zhao may give us is not that important anymore." Xu Zhong was confused.

"Support will always be useful. Even if there is no support, we cannot let Nan Zhao regard us as enemies, so we still have to continue to get recognition from the Nan Zhao court. Send a message to Zhao Nan and ask him to keep an eye on Wang Boyan. Continue To implement this matter, after Yan Zongjun arrives, let the imperial court give us the 'status' of Xinghan League as soon as possible." Liu Xinqi arranged.

(End of this chapter)