The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 484 Dali City

Looking at Meng Zhang's age.Still working hard.Whether he is selfish or not.I was quite moved: "Mr., thank you for your hard work."

Meng Zhang smiled and said: "Your Majesty is very polite. The Cao Min is old. To be the Emperor, to contribute a small amount to the country. The Cao Min feels very happy."

I nodded and said, "Okay, old sir. If the people in Song Dynasty are like you, why worry about the country's prosperity."

"The emperor's award."

"Haha." I laughed out loud. "Old Mr. Meng. The ancestors of your Meng family have followed Yue Shuai to conquer the east and west since a hundred years ago. Generation after generation, they have been a model for our Song army. In recognition of your Meng family's contribution to our dynasty. I should reward you. Meng Zhang listened to the letter .”

Meng Zhang hurriedly knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, the grassroots are here."

"Meng Zhang. You are the current head of the Meng family. I will make you Captain Shangqingche and Meng Ying Captain Shangqi. I will give you a gold medal. In the future, if you have anything to do, you can go straight to the palace to see me with this gold medal. This gold medal is hereditary. It can be passed on to descendants of your Meng family."

Meng Zhang kowtowed three times and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

Captain Qingche and Captain Shangqi are both honorary titles.There is no real power to control the army.Equivalent to the honorary title of later generations.The name of honorary officer began in the Northern Dynasties.It is an honor specially awarded to generals. In "Mulan Poetry", there is a line "Ce Xun Twelve Turns".I mean honor officer.It is slightly different from the honor of later generations.An honorary officer in the Song Dynasty.according to its level.Receive monthly salary.

Honorary officers are divided into twelve grades.Captain Qingche and Captain Shangqi are listed in the fifth and seventh ranks respectively.

Most of the [-] soldiers brought by Meng Zhang were descendants of Meng Gong's former subordinates.These young people have practiced bow, carbine and stick with their parents since childhood.Skilled in martial arts.Just put on the unified Song Army uniform.You can immediately go into battle to kill the enemy.In the name of the Zhongshun Army back then.The military achievements of this group of young people will not be inferior to those of the Polu army in the future.

"Mr. Meng, please get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Everyone, come with me to see these five hundred soldiers of the new generation of Zhongshun Army."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

Afternoon of June 1000th.In the Shenggong Cave in the back mountain of Bangyuan Village.All the senior officials of Tiandao League are holding a secret meeting.Fang Chenqian, who was seated in the main seat, first said: "Elders. The war between Song and Mongolia has lasted for several months. There are less than [-] troops left in Lin'an. This morning, the leader of the alliance received instructions from the Supreme Master. Let me wait to send troops to Lin'an. Destroy the Gunpowder Prison of the Song Dynasty. According to the information obtained by Lord Shenzun, the Gunpowder Prison is located outside Lin'an City. Its guards will not exceed [-] people. As long as we are fast enough. After rushing Ignite the gunpowder stored inside, and you will be able to retire. After that, our Heavenly Dao League will rise up immediately. The defenders of Lin'an City will not leave the city easily. There are no soldiers in other places. Our space is naturally very wide."

Great Elder Wang Shangyuan said: "Leader, finally this day has come."

"Yes. The Holy Duke's Spirit will protect us." Fang Chen laughed dryly. "High Priest Yang Lian Zhenjia. You come to arrange a specific action plan."

"Yes. Leader."

For Fang Chenqian, who has been practicing Dafa against the sky for several years.Each expands the width of a meridian.Just add one point to Yin Tianya's gratitude.Even after all the meridians have been expanded, Yin Tianya still needs to personally teach the last form of the art of changing the meridians.But the frequency of Fang Chenqian's backlash phenomenon is very low.

After receiving the order from Tianya God Venerable Yin Tianya.Yang Lian Zhenjia and Fang Chenqian summed up slightly.Fang Heping, the second elder, and Fang He, the new fifth elder, were stationed in Shenggong Cave.And responsible for recruiting troops.The remaining six elders accompanied 28 elite soldiers.Travel in batches.It is scheduled to gather at the foot of Daci Mountain in the southwest direction outside Lin'an City on the night of June [-].

That night.Under the leadership of Yang Lian Zhenjia and Fang Chenqian. 2000 people quietly left Shenggong Cave.into dozens of batches.Head towards Lin'an City.

The terrain of Yunnan is complicated.The road is winding and rugged.It is about eight or nine hundred miles from Kunming to Dali City.Many of them are mountain trails.There is even no way to find it.Fortunately, Duan Donglou, who is familiar with the terrain, led the way.It didn't take much trouble.In the early morning of June [-], tens of thousands of troops arrived outside Taihe Town, about ten miles away from Dali City.

Dali City is located in the west-central part of Yunnan Province.It was the capital of the former Dali State.It is now the seat of Dali Road in the Yuan Dynasty.Its territory is vast.Abundant resources.The mountains and rivers are beautiful.The seasons are like spring.There are more than ten ethnic groups such as Bai, Yi and Han living in the city.

The ancient city of Dali seen by later generations was not built in the late Song and early Yuan Dynasties.Instead, it was restored and built on the basis of Yangjumei City (the old city of Dali City) in the early Ming Dynasty.

Taihe Town is an ancient town.Located at the northern foot of Cangshan Mountain.It has a long history.It is older than Dali City.Before it was the founding capital of Nanzhao.It is already a Heman city with a considerable scale.The capital of Nanzhao Kingdom was established here.It is called Taihe City.It was later destroyed by war.Only Taihe Town was preserved.

"Gao Shuai, General Tian. Taihe Town is ahead." Duan Donglou reined in and said. "There is no enemy army in Taihe Town. According to the plan, the five hundred soldiers of our army lurking in Cangshan Mountain should have controlled Taihe Town."

After the Duan Dong Building sends out the signal.The same echo came from Taihe Town.immediately.The town gate opened.A dozen men in black with red cloth belts on their arms came out.

The leader said humanely: "The last general, Duan Yun, has seen the great general. Taihe Town is already under the control of our army."

Duan Donglou got off his horse and said, "Duan Yun. Thank you for your hard work."

"No hard work. General please."

"Okay." Duan Donglou turned around and said to Gao Da and the others. "Gao Shuai. Please."

Duan Yun brought Duan Donglou, Gundam and Tian Xiuyan to the center of Taihe Town.Walked into a brick house road. "General. This is the temporary command post of our army. Please."

After taking a seat.Duan Donglou first said: "Duan Yun. Let me introduce the current situation of Dali City to all the generals."

"Yes, General." Duan Yun took out a simple map from his arms and said. "Generals. Please take a look. This is the map of Dali City. At present, there are 3000 troops stationed in Dali City. Among them, 5000 are from the Mongolian Army. Commanded by Hudun, the chief of the Wanfu. The Dali Army has 8000 people. Commanded by Duan Qing Last night, about 1000 more people entered the city from the west of the city. The leader of the army seems to be Hudu. Hudun and Duan Qing are highly skilled in martial arts. They are both brave. Let's look at the layout of Dali City. The city of Dali is divided into the new city and the old city. The old city is the city of Zhajumei. The new city is to the west of the old city. The two cities are connected. More than ten years ago, after the Mongols settled in, the gates of the new city were changed from the original six gates. It was changed to four gates. Divided into four gates in the southeast and northwest. Each gate is guarded by about [-] Mongolian and Dali troops. The old city still only has two gates in the south and north. The same troops are also stationed. The west is Cangshan .The right is Erhai Lake."

Gao Da said: "The walls of Dali City are solid. Our army has no long-range weapons such as catapults. What should we do?"

Duan Donglou said: "Gao Shuai. Although our troops in Dali City are not as strong as they are in Kunming City. In addition, the Mongols know that our army has captured Kunming. They will definitely strengthen their guard. Therefore, our army staying in Dali City should basically It won't work. However, the guards in the city, Hu Dun and Duan Qing, are both courageous and intrepid. The last general suggests that after our army rests for a day, tomorrow morning, the last general will lead the Xingfu army in the name of Sheliwei. Go to the North Gate to challenge. Gao Shuai is hiding in Yongping Slope, five miles away from the North Gate. The final general will wait for the opportunity to be defeated. Attract him. Gao Shuai commands the army to attack from both sides of Yongping Slope. Surround and wipe them out. If you don’t come, it’s not too late to plan slowly.”

"Well, it's so feasible." Gao Da said. "Repair your face. Order all the troops to set up camp on the spot. And let General Fan Wenhu, General Long Zaitian, and General Hong Sheng come here. We will discuss tomorrow's battle together. General Duan Yun. Please send more scouts. Look around. Condition."

"Yes. Handsome."

About half an hour later.The generals gathered in the temporary command post.Discuss the plan to attack Dali City.

Gao Da said: "Generals, although our army outnumbers the enemy, Dali City has been in operation for a long time. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack. According to common sense, our army can use the method of siege to force the enemy to fight our army. Of course, Your Majesty has an order. Our army must fight quickly. Everyone speaks freely. Let's see what can be done."

Early the next morning.It was still dark.Dali city coach Hu Dun, who is used to getting up early, called Hudu and Duan Li to the commander's mansion.

"Hudu. There are more than 1 troops in Shanchan City. It was attacked overnight. What crime should you have?"

Hudu hurriedly said: "Brother. Ah. No. Commander. It's really because She Liwei is in the city as an internal response. Our army was caught off guard. In addition, the Song army has a large number of people. This is the only reason for this defeat."

"Yes. Commander." Duan Li also echoed. "The army of the Southern Dynasties was no less than 5 people. They rushed in. Although our army resisted desperately, it was helpless for the relics to open the city gate. It is really helpless. I hope the commander will learn from it."

Hu Dun scolded: "Nonsense. The army of the Southern Dynasty is fighting our dynasty at its border. How can there be as many as [-]. Could it be that the demon monk Sheliwei is making trouble again. A small number of Song troops are mixed in."

Hu Du said: "Marshal. It should be the Song Army. The accent sounds like the Sichuan Army of the Southern Dynasty. The leader seems to be surnamed Tian."

"Chuan Jun. Surnamed Tian." Hu Dun snorted. "The Sichuan Military Region in the Southern Dynasties only had a total of more than 6 people. 5 troops came at once. Is this credible? Besides, it seems that there is no general above the first-level commander of the Sichuan Army in the Southern Dynasties with the surname Tian."

"Master. This..."

"More than 1 soldiers. Now there are less than [-] left. How should I explain to the emperor?"

Duan Li said cautiously: "Commander. Judging from the combat effectiveness of the enemy army, it is far above our Dali army. It is indeed not the rebel army of Sheliwei."

Hudu said: "Commander, give the last general another five thousand soldiers and horses. The last general will go and take back Shanchan City."

Hu Dun sneered.Waiting to speak.There was a rush of footsteps coming from outside the door.Immediately, I heard the captain of the personal guard, Long Shan, say outside the door: "Report. Commander. There is an enemy situation outside the north gate."