The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 438

next.Wen Tianxiang went out and said: "Your Majesty, the reform of the provincial system of our dynasty has been completed. One of the key tasks of the Government Affairs Council in the next stage is to improve and amend various laws and regulations of our dynasty. Ms. Nina, who has newly joined the Department of Law I agree with the laws of our dynasty. I have added a lot of their Western views. Many of them are difficult for ministers and law officials to understand. It is also difficult to judge whether it is feasible. So I ask Your Majesty. Can you Take the time to give direction on the legal changes I'm heading in."

I nodded and said: "Yes, Wen Aiqing. After you return from Xiangyang, I will call me to discuss with the relevant legal departments."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

"Ruan Aiqing. What about the issuance of war bonds?"

"Return to Your Majesty. It's going well. At present, officials, businessmen and people in Lin'an City are becoming more and more enthusiastic. The relevant data will be reported once a month."

"Okay. These bonds are all used for war expenses. Dear friends. The war between Song and Mongolia is intensifying. Although the current government is mainly military affairs, the government system should not be slack. Economic development is the focus of my dynasty this year. One of the tasks. This must be guaranteed. In order to complete this year's tax revenue. I have said it many times before. After the war, it is a competition for financial resources. In addition, the construction of a clean government should not be relaxed. The integrity of the court is gradually restored. Don't let it be because of The corruption of a few officials has affected the hard-won good situation. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the end of today's court meeting. Everyone performs their duties. Work hard for the revival of the Great Song Dynasty. Retire from the court."

Outside Xiangyang city.Inside the tent of the Mongolian Chinese Army in Baihe City.Ashu, Marshal of Zhengnandu, convened the first military meeting since the Mongolian army besieged Xiangfan.

Ashu, who was sitting in the middle, looked at the generals.He first spoke: "Generals, our army has completed the land encirclement of the Xiangfan area in the Southern Dynasty. The next stage is to implement the task of encircling the points and aiding the Khan. At present, except for some troops from the Southern Dynasty stationed in Yingzhou, Outside Suizhou and other places. For the time being, there is no sign of other troops sending troops to assist Xiangyang. This is the status quo. Let everyone talk about our army's next strategy."

Ali Haiya, sitting first on the left of the lower head, said: "Commander, the reinforcements from the Southern Dynasties have not shown up for a long time. Although Yingzhou in the south of Xiangyang City and Suizhou in the east have troops from the Southern Dynasties, they just don't come to assist Xiangyang. .Does our army want to storm Xiangyang?"

Shi Tianze, the senior general on the right, said: "General Ali Haiya. Surround but not attack. Surround and feign an attack is the Khan's established policy. This cannot be easily changed."

"En. General Shi is right." A Shu agreed. "It has been several months since our army arrived in Xiangyang. Today's meeting is to invite you to discuss together. How to get the reinforcements from the Southern Dynasty to come to Xiangyang so that our army can encircle the reinforcements. What do you think? Feel free to say it."

The young pioneer Zhang Hongfan first said: "Commander. The city of Xiangyang is strong. There is a lot of food and grass in the city. The Xiangyang army is very tenacious. The last general thinks that the strategy of the Great Khan is very correct. Next, the task of our army should be to force Xiangyang Lu Wende appealed to the Southern Court for help."

"General Zhang. Keep talking." A Shu was quite familiar with Zhang Hongfan.Knowing its young age.But resourceful.

Zhang Hongfan continued: "Commander, generals, the last general thinks that Xiangyang Lu Wende will definitely not leave the city to fight. And our army can't be impatient. If we attack Xiangyang by force, it will inevitably cause a large number of casualties in our army. Therefore, our army should concentrate all Large siege equipment such as trebuchets and siege crossbows. All-out bombardment of the east gate of Xiangyang City, which is suitable for the terrain. The siege equipment attacks in turn. The attack is not only on the city wall of Xiangyang City. The most important thing is to attack the soldiers and civilians of Xiangyang City Confidence. Lu Wende is willing to be a tortoise. Our army will break its shell. As long as there is a gap in Xiangyang City, Lu Wende will not survive. Can't wait to ask Lin'an for help. Wait for General Liu Zheng's warship to be built. Block the Han River Basin. Completely make Xiangyang an isolated city. At that time, the Southern Song Dynasty court in Lin'an will naturally mess up its position. Send troops to assist Xiangyang."

Shi Tianze praised: "Marshal. Hongfan's suggestion is good. The general will approve it."

"Concentrate the attack on one point. It's a way. Guys. Any other suggestions?"

Ali Hai Ya said: "Commander, according to the last general's intention. Can you give the last general five thousand elite soldiers while besieging Xiangyang. The last general will first attack Suizhou to the east of Xiangyang."

Ashu said: "General Ali Hague. This commander has already thought about this. No way."

"Why."

"Although the journey to Suizhou is not far away, it is full of rugged mountain roads. Suizhou City is built on the back of the mountain. Six out of ten of its surroundings are mountains and hills. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack. It is not conducive to our cavalry to move forward. This is the other way. One. Two. If the Southern Dynasties army lays an ambush on the way and cuts off the connection between Suizhou and Xiangyang, then our Eastern Expeditionary Army will become a lone army. As a result, we will be in trouble."

Although Ali Hague looks rough.But not reckless.After thinking for a while, he said, "The commander-in-chief is right."

Kong Yuan said: "Commander, the Battle of Xiangyang is the most important thing in this Southern Expedition. Our army needs to be prepared for a protracted war. There are many mountains around Xiangyang. Therefore, the stone materials for the trebuchet can be guaranteed. At the end The general also agrees with General Zhang's proposal. Steady and steady. Step by step."

Kong Yuan, one of the commanders of the southern capital.Han people. 40s.Once followed Shi Tianze.Attack Jiaohu, Weishouchun, Baxi Fort, and conquer Anfeng.It is brave and good at fighting.Extraordinary intellect.Plus every campaign.They are all leading by example.Great record.Kublai Khan was highly regarded.

"The final general agrees." Atahai and Ajahan also expressed their opinions.

A Tahai is the best among the young Mongolian generals.He is the grandson of Tahai, the founding hero of Mongolia.The son of Bu Hua.First joined the army.Then he went to Dali with Ashu.Lead by example.Excellent military exploits.Arakhan is also a young general of the Mongols.Son of Generalissimo Liu Gan of the Mongolian Infantry Army.He made his debut in Kublai Khan's battle against Brother Ali Bak.

Liu Zheng saw that the rest of the generals were silent.Cautiously said: "Commander, the general thought that General Zhang's method is feasible. At the same time, the general suggested increasing the number of our troops around Xiangyang City. There is a saying in the art of war. Ten is to encircle it. Five is to attack it. Doubling is to fight. Our army is the main attack. Xiangyang City is extremely strong. Therefore, as the attacking party, at least a multiple of the enemy's army is needed to form an effective threat. As long as the number of our army reaches more than [-], it is expected that Lu Wende will have to ask Lin'an for help. .”

"En." A Shu said. "General Liu. Our army in the middle has a total of 15 people. At present, there are 5000 people in Xiangyang City. The rest are reorganizing and training in Nanyang City. It is estimated that it will be completed by March next year. At that time, the commander will play a big game." Khan. At least another 150 troops can be transferred. Also, before the commander comes out, he said profusely. The giant artillery in my court will build [-] to [-] pieces before the end of next year. All of them will be transferred to Xiangyang. This This kind of giant trebuchet can throw stones weighing [-] to [-] jins. No matter how strong the city of Xiangyang is, it can’t stop the repeated bombardment of hundreds of jins of boulders.”

"150 catties." Liu Zheng said in shock.

Shi Tianze smiled and said: "General Liu, this is indeed true. I also heard from Da Khan that it can also be equipped on naval warships. In this way, the attack power of our navy will be greatly increased."

"It's so good." Liu Zheng said excitedly. "The trebuchets of the navy in the Song Dynasty can only launch stones weighing [-] catties at most."

Ashu smiled.He said: "Generals, from tomorrow onwards, place all our army's catapults and siege crossbows in the east of Xiangyang City. Azahan. The east gate is your theater. According to General Zhang's law, your army will assist the artillery battalion The soldiers took turns bombarding the east wall. Try to smash a gap in the wall of the east gate of Xiangyang."

Asahan said: "Yes. Commander. The last general takes orders."

"The rest of the armies are free. Two hours a day. Take turns collecting stones in the mountains. To ensure sufficient stones for the trebuchet."

"Yes. Commander."

"General Liu Zheng. The construction of the shipyard in Wanshanbao. The Great Khan has ordered it down last month. You and General Zhang Xi, the navy chief, hurry up. Supervise the sailors and the engineering personnel of the Ministry of Industry. Finish the project as soon as possible. At the same time. Great Khan According to your plan, [-] sailors have been recruited from various places. They are currently training in Sichuan, Shandong and other places. It is expected to be completed by the end of next year or the beginning of the next year. By then, all [-] sailors will be commanded and dispatched by you. "

"Yes. Marshal. The last general obeys."

"General Atahai."

"The end is here."

"You are responsible for the construction of the Wanzhang Mountain Fortress. It must be before June next year. Connect Lumen Mountain, Baihe City, and Wanzhang Mountain's fortresses into one piece."

"Yes. The last general takes orders."

"Ali Haiya, Kong Yuan. You two continue to besiege Fancheng."

"Yes. Commander."

"General Zhang Hongfan."

"The end is here."

"You are in charge of the attack on the north gate of Xiangyang City. You can feign an attack with 5000 people from your vanguard battalion. The purpose is to make the Xiangyang army tense up. At the same time, maintain the fighting spirit of our army."

"Yes. The general will obey."

"General Guo Kan."

"The end is here."

"This commander ordered you to lead [-] soldiers to besiege the west gate of Xiangyang City. The method and purpose are the same as above."

"Yes. Marshal. The last general Guo Kan takes orders."

"General Shi. It's up to you to tell the Khan about our army's strategy in the next stage."

"The last general respects his life."

"Report." Just when A Shu was about to announce the end of the meeting.The cowardly Xue army all control their arms and enter the inner way. "Marshal. The Great Khan ordered."

"read."

"Yes. Commander." Huai Du read. "Ashu loves you and all the generals. The battle of Xiangyang is a long-term and protracted war. According to the established policy, Xiangyang is trapped to death instead of capturing Xiangyang. Everyone, remember not to act too hastily. Act rashly."

Ashu praised: "The sweat is wise. It is thousands of miles away. I actually know the situation in Xiangyang. The meeting is over. Everyone takes their places."

Three days later.The Mongolian army was under the command of the Zhengyin pioneer Arakhan.Attack on the east gate of Xiangyang City again.