The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 454 Fancheng

After the Great Court Meeting on April [-]rd.I held a military affairs conference in the apse of Lin'an Palace.

Lu Xiufu first reported: "Your Majesty. Yesterday, I received the battle report from Lord Lu Wende, the governor of the Xiangyang Military Region. He said that the Mongolian army had increased by another [-] troops. They had already arrived outside Xiangyang City in late March. Deputy Commander Boyan and [-] Xue Jun accompanied him. And to."

"En. The main force of Kublai Khan's central army has basically arrived in Xiangyang. A Shu and Boyan have also come. It seems that it is almost the same. Xie Aiqing."

Xie Daolin got up and said, "The minister is here."

"The establishment of the six brigades and eighteen regiments of the Royal Forest Army has all been expanded."

"Yes, Your Majesty. All have been completed. Our Royal Forest Army currently has a total of 6000 and [-] soldiers."

"Okay. Order the fourth and fifth brigades of the second division to go to Yingzhou immediately."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

"Lu Aiqing. Are Wanyan Tianlei and Crete here?"

"Return to Your Majesty. Here we are. Waiting outside."

"Okay. Xiaoqi. Pass Yan Tianlei and Crete into the palace."

Wanyan Tianlei and Kriter, who had been waiting outside the door for a long time, followed Xiao Qi into the apse: "My humble minister Wanyan Tianlei and my humble minister Kriter are meeting with the emperor."

"Wanyan Aiqing. Crete Aiqing, please sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

I cut to the chase and said: "Wanyan Aiqing. I plan to let you go to the artillery battalion as the commander. I don't know what Aiqing wants."

"Ah." Wanyan Tianlei said in surprise. "Your Majesty, I am willing. It's just that I..."

I smiled and interrupted: "Wanyan Aiqing. Are you trying to say that you are a golden man? How can you take on such an important task?"

"Emperor Shengming."

"Wanyan Aiqing. Although you and Crete are not Han Chinese. But you have now joined our nationality. In other words, you are all from my Song Dynasty. You call yourself ministers. This means that you are all my dynasty People from the Song court. This is an indisputable fact. Unless. Your words are not what you mean."

Wanyan Tianlei panicked: "Your Majesty, how can a humble minister have a heart of indifference."

"Since they are the subjects of my Great Song Dynasty. How can we distinguish Han people, Jin people or Venetians?"

"Yes. Your Majesty."

Crete followed suit: "The emperor is right. We are all from the Great Song Dynasty."

"Wanyan Tianlei. Crete listens."

"The minister is here."

"Wanyan Tianlei. I named you the commander of the artillery battalion of our army. You will be awarded the fourth-rank rank. Crete. I will make you the deputy commander of the artillery battalion. You will be awarded the fifth-rank rank. You will be rewarded based on your military achievements in the future."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"The Artillery Battalion tentatively has 3000 people. There are ten brigades. Among them, 2000 are gunners. 1000 are auxiliary soldiers. They belong to the Imperial Forest Army. These [-] soldiers have been trained. They are currently in the Imperial Forest Army camp. Two love ministers. Artillery Battalion It will be a new type of army for our dynasty to deter Mongolia. It is a troop that masters artifacts. Artillery is also the main weapon for siege in the future. You are experts. Naturally, you know its significance. Go back first and hand over Yunbo Feiyun Aiqing Next, report to the Military Academy the day after tomorrow."

"Yes. Your majesty. The ministers will obey the order."

Candidates for the commander of the artillery battalion.I thought about it.I think Wanyan Tianlei is the most suitable.First of all, he himself is an artillery expert.Secondly, he has also been on the battlefield.He has a deep hatred for the Mongols.As for Crete.Although the time of exposure to firearms is not long.But has great talent.Most of the improvement plans for the mechanical parts of artillery and muskets came from Crete and Zhao Yuncong.The key is.Crete has a lot of experience in operating skills when firing artillery.

None of the original generals of the imperial court had contact with artillery.Although both cold weapons and hot weapons are called weapons.But the difference is huge.by contrast.I still appointed two experts to serve as the commander of the artillery battalion.Moreover, the two commanders were given higher ranks.To show my importance to the artillery unit.

"Fan Aiqing."

"The minister is here."

"Fan Aiqing. Your primary task is to ensure the supply of military supplies. The smooth logistics is also one of the key factors that determine the victory or defeat of a war. As the saying goes, the army horses do not move, but the food and grass go first. His achievements are no different from those of the soldiers who fought on the front line. Ladies and gentlemen, you all know the Battle of Duanping into Luo that I launched during the Duanping period. Shi Yanzhi’s love. You have experienced it yourself. Naturally, you know that there are many factors for the failure of that battle. But it is undeniable. One of them This is the logistical problem. Although the economic strength of our dynasty has completely surpassed that of the past, but this time the battle between Song and Mongolia will take longer, the scope will be wider, and the difficulty will be greater. Therefore, for the military logistics of our dynasty Resupply is also an extremely severe test."

Jia Sidao agreed, "Your Majesty is wise."

Fan Wenhuan stood up and replied, "Yes. Your Majesty. I understand."

"En. Fan Aiqing. In addition to ensuring the smooth flow of supplies, the Ministry of War must strictly control the logistics stations at all levels. Anyone who commits corruption during the war will be punished with a higher crime. The ICAC will intervene in a thorough investigation. There will be no light forgiveness. "

"Yes. Your Majesty. I obey the order."

I nodded slightly.He also said to Wen Tianxiang, who attended the military affairs conference: "Mr. Wen Ai. The Government Affairs Council issued a government order at the same time. Local governments at all levels need to unconditionally support the military supply logistics stations in various places. There must be no mistakes."

Wen Tianxiang replied loudly: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Lu Xiufu continued: "Your Majesty, the No.11 and Twelve Chambers of General Xia Gui's Department have arrived in Suizhou. Your Majesty, please instruct us on the next battle plan."

"Notify Xia Aiqing. Garrison on the spot. From Suizhou to Xiangyang, there are mostly rugged mountain roads. They need to find out all the roads within a month. This will facilitate future attacks. The rest will be decided after I arrive in Yingzhou."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

"Li Beiyang and Yin Yinglei. The two of you stay here. I have something to discuss with you. The other lovers will retreat first."

Jia Sidao and the others said: "Yes, Your Majesty. The ministers will leave."

"Two lovers. I plan to let the independent chamber set off next month. What do you think?"

Li Beiyang said: "Your Majesty, the navy is ready. It can be done at any time."

Yin Yinglei then said: "Your Majesty, after several months of training, although the morale of all the soldiers in the Independent Chamber is high, many soldiers cannot meet the requirements. Therefore, I plan to reduce the number of people on this mission."

"Yin Aiqing. Then how many people do you plan to bring?"

"Your Majesty. The Independent Chamber has been reorganized into three armies. Plus the strength of one army from the Navy and Marine Corps. The total number of troops is 1."

"Nearly 5000 fewer than the original plan. Yin Aiqing. This trip to the north is extremely risky. Therefore, soldiers with strong physical and psychological qualities are needed. I have no objection to this."

"Your Majesty. I have been studying His Majesty's sixteen-character tactics and the essence of guerrilla warfare recently. The northern region is vast. As long as our army can enter the Taihang Mountains smoothly, the Mongols will have nothing to do with our army."

"Okay. Yin Aiqing. I will give you the first batch of [-] throwing bombs made by the gunpowder supervisor."

Yin Yinglei said happily: "It's so good. With [-] throwing bombs, I'm more confident."

"Yin Aiqing. After landing, you will fight alone. You will have to rely entirely on yourself. It will not be easy."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty."

"That's good. At the beginning of next month, I will go to Yingzhou to sit in the town. You calculate the login time. I will notify Li Tingzhi of Yangzhou to send troops to feign an attack. To contain the Mongolian Eastern Route Army."

"I understand."

"Li Aiqing. According to the latest information received, the Mongols have dispatched a large number of shipbuilders to Wanshan Fort outside Xiangyang City. They are going to build warships on the spot. I have decided to dispatch another batch of warships from the East China Sea Fleet to Hanshui. At the same time .Your army is heading north this time. After sending Yin Aiqing's independent compartment to land, see if there is any chance to defeat the Mongolian navy stationed on the Shandong Peninsula."

"Yes, Your Majesty. I also have this plan."

"Really. It seems that our monarchs and ministers have thought of one thing. Liu Zheng is the only one who is proficient in water warfare in Mongolia. Since he is in Hanshui, our army will first defeat its coastal navy."

Since April.The commander of the Mongolian capital, Ali Haiya, led an army of [-] and began to attack the periphery of Fancheng.Also known as the Outer City.Two hundred stone throwing machines took turns throwing stones.The walls outside Fancheng were scarred.After five days of continuous bombardment.Si time on April [-]th (nine o'clock in the morning).The Mongolian army began to launch the first official siege campaign.

The trebuchet roared for nearly a quarter of an hour.Ali Hague came to the city alone.He pointed at the spear in his hand.He shouted at the city: "Nanman who guards the city. Who dares to come out and fight with your grandfather alone."

"Look at your outfit. It's clearly a monster." Fan Tianshun, the Commander of the Nineteen Chambers on the city wall, laughed. "This general will not take advantage of the bravery of ordinary people. Monster. Come to the city if you have the ability."

Ali Hague is from the Western Regions.Its armor is quite different from that of ordinary Mongolian generals.Plus it looks weird.Therefore, I hate others to call him a monster.Fan Tianshun stabbed him in pain by mistake.It immediately made him angry.

"Cowardly Nanban." Ali Hague scolded.While waving the spear in his hand.ordered. "Riding Archer. Striking."

Three thousand Mongolian horse archers first came to a place about 50 meters away from the city wall.Zhang bow and arrow.I saw rows of feathered arrows shooting towards the city head at high speed.The Xiangyang army defending the city did not show any weakness.Shoot against the Mongolian cavalry.A dozen or so rounds were shot down.The advantages of Mongolian cavalry archers are highlighted.Whether it is accuracy or strength, it is better than Xiangyang Army.Gradually suppressed the archers defending the city.but.Because the Xiangyang army has a city to rely on.Therefore, the number of casualties is far lower than that of the opponent.

The Mongolian cavalry archer moved forward while shooting.It stopped at a distance of 30 meters.

Ali Hague ordered again.Immediately, five thousand infantry rushed out from behind the cavalry archers.Under the cover of the cavalry archer's bow and arrow, he went straight to the city wall.After paying the price of hundreds of casualties.A large rushing vehicle rushed to the city gate under the protection of the shieldman.at the same time.Dozens of ladders were erected on the outer walls of Fancheng.

As the Mongolian infantry began to attack the city.The mounted archers in the distance were worried that their bows and arrows would hit their own people.Then the shooting stopped.