The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 296

"Say it all,"

"Yes, Your Majesty," Lu Wende dared not hide anything at this time, summoned up his courage and said, "The third phase is to build a negotiating field in the south of Xiangyang City, on the south of Xian Mountain and Hutou Mountain."

"Really, very good, plus the Wanshanbao, Baizhang Mountain and other mountains to the west of Xiangyang City, it can completely form an encirclement circle. It can be said that the only connection between Xiangyang and the outside world is waterways," I laughed angrily. "Lv Aiqing, what benefits have you gained? Tell me, and I will see if this deal is worthwhile."

Seeing my sudden smile, Lu Wende was even more terrified, and stammered: "Your Majesty, press, according to the agreement, each phase of the agreement will start to be implemented. Before the implementation, the minister, the minister can get a hundred horses and horses from the Mongols." Ten jade belts studded with diamonds,"

"One hundred horses, ten jade belts, three-phase agreement, three hundred horses, thirty jade belts,"

"Yes, Your Majesty,"

"The Mongols exchanged [-] horses and [-] jade belts for the market around Xiangyang. Is this a good deal? I really don't know how to calculate it. Lu Aiqing, you come and tell me,"

"Your Majesty, minister, minister is guilty,"

"Lu Wenhuan, you know about this, right?"

"Your Majesty, I know that I am also guilty,"

"You two brothers should go into business. Such a shrewd person serves as the commander of a war zone. In my opinion, I have wronged you,"

"Your Majesty, the minister deserves death for all his crimes, please His Majesty deal with it,"

I looked at the brothers Lu who were kneeling on the ground, then turned to Yuan Ji who was behind me and said, "Sir, make a pot of tea, I'm already a little thirsty."

"Yes, Your Majesty,"

After Yuan Ji made the tea, I drank it on my own, and let the Lu brothers kneel on the ground. I didn't speak, and they didn't dare to speak. There was a sudden silence in the room, and it took about a cup of tea. , I opened my mouth and said: "Get up, I won't pursue the past, it's just this business, you have to continue,"

Lu Wende didn't understand what I meant, so he didn't dare to get up, he still knelt on the ground and said in fear: "Your Majesty, I dare not,"

"Why, didn't you understand what I said? I asked you to continue the agreement,"

Lu Wende and Lu Wenhuan looked at each other, and said anxiously: "Your Majesty expressly stated,"

"Get up and talk,"

"Yes, Your Majesty,"

After Lu Wenhuan got up, I took a closer look. In terms of appearance, he and Lu Wende were indeed somewhat similar. Both belonged to the tall and burly generation, with a dark complexion, a bit shrewd in the black, thick beard and short beard. A little more bookish, I said to Yuan Ji: "Sir, the map,"

"Yes, Your Majesty," Yuan Ji put a military map of Xiangyang on the table.

I pointed to the Xiangyang City Road on the map: "If Xiangyang City is surrounded by Mongolian troops, how long can you defend?"

Lu Wende said: "Your Majesty, the city of Xiangyang is strong, even if the surrounding areas are turned into military fortresses by the Mongols, cutting off the connection with the outside world, the ministers think that it is no problem to stick to it for three to five years, but Fancheng is difficult to hold so Long,"

"The city of Fancheng is relatively small, and it is difficult to block the returning artillery of the Mongols. What if I equip you with a large number of firearms?"

Lu Wende asked: "Your Majesty, is this the kind of artillery you saw in the Gunpowder Department last time?"

"Well, artillery is only one type of firearm, and there are other types of firearms, throwing bombs, etc."

Lu Wenhuan didn't know what a firearm was, so he asked curiously, "Your Majesty, what is this cannon, and what is a return cannon?"

"Lu Wenhuan, Lu Wende didn't tell you about our artillery when he went back,"

Lu Wenhuan said: "Return to Your Majesty, no,"

Almost at the same time, Lu Wende also said: "Your Majesty won't allow it, how dare I tell others,"

"Firearms are a new type of weapon with gunpowder as ammunition. I call traditional swords, guns, swords and halberds cold weapons, and firearms hot weapons. Future wars must be dominated by hot weapons. Lu Wende has seen its power before. As for the return cannon, it is a kind of machine-throwing weapon used for offensive and defensive warfare. It can launch boulders weighing up to 150 jin. It is more advanced and more powerful, but after all, it cannot be separated from the category of cold weapons."

According to historical records, the Huihui Cannon was built by Alaowadin and Yisi Mayin, who were from the Western Regions. In 1271, the Mongols attacked Xiangyang for a long time, so they placed the cannon in the southeast corner of Fancheng City. , All the hits were destroyed, seven feet into the ground, and after breaking through Fancheng, they moved their attack tools to Xiangyang. One shot hit its Qiaolou, and the sound was like thunder. The city was shaken, and the city was raging. Lu Wenhuan was afraid and surrendered with the city.

"A boulder weighing 150 kilograms," Lu Wenhuan said in surprise. At that time, one of the main equipment for attacking the city was a trebuchet, but at most it could throw stones weighing 100 to [-] kilograms. Stones weighing more than [-] kilograms were unheard of.

"That's right,"

Lu Wenhuan has been in the army for decades, and has never seen the Mongolian army use such a powerful catapult, but he dared not ask more questions, half-believing and half-doubting: "The strength of the city of Fancheng is indeed difficult to stop the repeated bombardment of the return artillery, even Xiangyang City , it’s hard to say how long it can be blocked.”

Lu Wende said disapprovingly: "Lu Wenhuan, although the return cannon mentioned by your majesty is powerful, it is far inferior to the magic weapon of mine, that is, the cannon. If you have seen its power when fired, you will find it unbelievable. That's shocking."

"Well, Lu Wenhuan, this time I will let you experience the power of my Chaos artifact. After reading it, you will naturally understand, and the Mongolian return gun is still under development. I estimate that it will take at least three to five years before it can be put into use. Years, well, back to the topic, I want you to be surrounded by the Mongolian army, without external help, to guard for three years, can you do it?"

Lu Wende said confidently: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I assure you, I swear to defend Xiangfan to the death."

However, Lu Wenhuan hesitated for a while, and then said: "I assure you, Your Majesty's intention is to carry out an anti-siege,"

"Well, I want you to hold back the Mongols in Xiangfan. I will implement an anti-siege on the outskirts of the field, encircle the points to fight for reinforcements, and concentrate our forces to destroy the enemy's vital forces. Lu Wenhuan, is there any problem?"

"Your Majesty, I understand that your majesty is wise, and I will follow your majesty's will and do business with the Mongols well,"

"Just understand, two Lu Aiqings, please sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," until this time, the two of them finally settled down, thinking in unison that this year's job report has passed.

"Only the two of you know about this matter. Be sure to keep it secret. If my predictions are correct, the Mongols will choose Xiangfan as the breakthrough point to go south. The key to the battle between Song and Mongolia will fall on this city of Xiangyang, and the battle of Xiangyang will also become The turning point of the war between the two countries, if I win, I will send my army to the north to recover the lost mountains and rivers in one fell swoop. If I lose, the Mongolian army can drive straight in. There is no barrier in our dynasty. The land of Yimapingchuan is just suitable for Mongolian cavalry, so this battle can be described as a matter of life and death. After the war, after returning, you need to keep a low profile, continue your business with the Mongols, continue to train troops, secretly hoard armaments and supplies, and prepare for a protracted war."

Lu Wenhuan said: "Yes, ministers and others lead the decree, Your Majesty, according to what Your Majesty sees, when will the Mongols attack?"

"When will the third phase of your agreement with the Mongols begin?"

Lu Wende said: "Returning to Your Majesty, it should start in the year after tomorrow, that is, at the end of the third year of Xianchun."

"Well, there are still two years left, and the Mongols' national strength should be restored. It's almost time for the Mongols to choose." After I finished speaking, I raised my voice slightly, "Xiaoqi,"

"Yes," Xiao Qi from outside the door came in in response.

"Go and call in Fan Tianshun and Niu Fu, the defenders of Fancheng,"

After a while, Xiao Qi led Fan and Niu into the room, "The last general Fan Tianshun and the last general Niu Fu are meeting the emperor,"

"You two lovers are welcome to sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty,"

I am much more polite to the two generals guarding Fancheng, mainly because these two generals in history would rather die than surrender, showing a heroic spirit of generosity and righteousness, which deserves the respect of future generations like me, unlike Lu Wenhuan, who is not safe at the end of the day. , Letting people down.

"Dear dear friends, the Xiangfan war zone belongs to the frontier of our dynasty. Xiangyang and Fancheng are interdependent with the Han River in the north and south. They straddle Jingyu and control the north and south. The terrain is very dangerous. The border town of Bianlong, where the dynasty resisted the Mongolian army, has gone through a hundred years since Yue Fei regained Xiangyang, and now it is facing the Song-Mongol war again, do you have the confidence to defend our territory?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, people are here in the city,"

"Very good," I said with a smile, "I will announce the appointment of personnel in the Xiangyang Military Region. Lu Wende, I have appointed you as the envoy of the Xiangyang Military Region to be fully responsible for the military affairs of the entire military region. Envoy, to assist Lu Wende in guarding Xiangfan, and to be in charge of local government affairs, Fan Tianshun, I appoint you as the deputy envoy of the Xiangyang Military Region, stationed in Fancheng, Niu Fu, I appoint you as the magistrate of Fancheng and the garrison of Fancheng, "

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your gift,"

I nodded and said: "Well, dear friends, the land of Xiangfan is a battleground between Song and Mongolia, and it is bound to become the intersection point of the war between the two countries. With your four lovers stationed here, I can rest easy."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty,"

Judging from the work reports of the various theaters this time, all regions are actively training troops, and the morale of the soldiers has been greatly improved. According to my last instruction, the four major theaters have sent several small teams to sneak behind the enemy lines, but the progress is currently It is still not clear, and at the same time, according to reports from various places, the Mongolian army at the junction is also undergoing large-scale military training. The soldiers on both sides understand that the life-and-death battle between Song and Mongolia is inevitable. Possibly increases the chances of surviving a war.

At the end of the meeting, I talked about the importance of establishing bases behind enemy lines and some scattered experiences in my memory.