The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 545 Restoring Henan

Meng and Fan didn't dare to get too close.Rein in the horse.It only hovers about 800 to [-] meters away from the west gate of Yingtianfu.Sometimes they point their weapons at the city wall.Laugh again from time to time.It's like a demonstration.He didn't pay attention to the Yuan army on the city at all.

Boyan looked sternly and said: "According to the news from the scouts, the army of the Southern Dynasty is still a hundred miles away. Nanbo Village, where its vanguard camp is stationed, is also fifty miles away. Meng Tianxiang is brave enough to dare to come alone to explore the camp. Marshal Ashu. You are here to fight for Boyan. I will go out of the city with three generals Ali Haiya, Ajihan, and Zhang Hongfan. Drive him away to boost our army's prestige."

Ashu nodded and said, "Okay."

For Yuan army generals such as Boyan and Ashu.They are eager to use a victory to boost morale.Even if it's just a trivial victory.

"Brother Meng. Someone has come out." Although Fan Liangfu had never met Boyan and others.But from the momentum of the four people, it can also be felt that the comers are not good.

"En. These four are Yuan army generals Boyan, Ali Haiya, Ajihan and Zhang Hongfan." Meng Tianxiang said after careful identification. "These generals of the Yuan Army are all highly skilled in martial arts. The leader is Boyan, deputy commander of the Mongolian Central Route Army. His martial arts are still higher than mine. Brother Fan. Let's withdraw."

Meng Tianxiang knew how powerful Boyan was.Although I am not afraid.But the opponent's four generals are all amazing.Once you get your hands on it, it's hard to get out.Now is not the time to be brave.So far.Meng Tianxiang turned his horse's head around.Go away with Fan Liangfu.

Ali Hague chased dozens of steps.He shouted loudly: "Meng Tianxiang. Since you dare to come, why don't you dare to fight."

A Shu on the city wall saw this.Immediately the drums of war sounded.The guards beside him shouted loudly: "Marshal Boyan is mighty. The enemy has fled."

Boyan did not catch up.Called Ali Hague back.back to town.

Ashu smiled bitterly and said, "Marshal Boyan. This commander has been in the army for many years. This is the first time that he uses such a 'victory' to boost morale."

Boyan also smiled wryly.Helplessly, he whispered: "Marshal Ashu. This is the end of the matter. It's not that we can't do our best. It's that the firearms of the Southern Dynasty are too sharp. Perhaps General Shi Yuqi is right. The power brought by advanced technology is beyond our ability to contend. "

A Shu said: "Now I can only hope that the emperor can imitate the musket as soon as possible."

"En." Boyan nodded.Said to the pro-defender on the side. "Pass down the order. Once the city of Yingtianfu is destroyed, leave the city through the east and north gates. Go to Xiangzhou."

"Yes. Marshal." Boyan's personal soldier replied.

When Meng Tianya returned to the station.I led an army of tens of thousands and arrived at Nanbo Village.Although this village called Nanbo is not big.Its location is the original capital of the Shang Dynasty in ancient times.Later, due to frequent diversions, flooding and corresponding sediment accumulation during the flooding of the Yellow River.Bury this ancient name underground.The majestic palaces and bustling streets back then.So far no trace.

"Your Majesty, the city of Yingtianfu is not tall. It is far inferior to Bianliang. It is not as strong as Dengzhou." Meng Tianxiang and Fan Liang replied.

"I got it. Meng Tianxiang, Fan Liangfu." I snorted coldly.

"The end is here."

"The two of you went to Yingtian Mansion alone. Why?"

Meng Tianxiang looked serious when he saw me.Quickly knelt down with Fan Liangfu and said, "Your Majesty, the last general's original intention was to inquire about Ying Tianfu's defense."

"Since the two of you are the left and right vanguards, you should perform the duties of the vanguard. Leave thousands of soldiers behind. Do the scouting by yourself. Is this appropriate?"

"Your Majesty, you will know your mistake in the end. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

"Okay. Get up. This is the first time for you to read it. I won't punish you. But. You have to remember. You are the generals of my Song army. You are not knights."

"Yes. Your Majesty. The general will always remember."

"En. The generals are listening to the order. It is good to rest tonight. Tomorrow will attack the city."

After three days of continuous bombardment by forty artillery pieces.Ying Tianfu's defenders gave up their resistance.Abandon the city and go.

After entering the city.I only stayed in Yingtian Mansion for half a day.An infantry army was left to garrison Ying Tianfu.He ordered the army to continue northward.It is close to Xiangzhou, an important town in the northeast of Henan.March sixteenth.The Mongolian Central Route Army abandoned Xiangzhou, which was bombarded.Continue north.Withdrew to Mingzhou (now Handan and Yongnian) in southern Hebei.

Mingzhou.From the Northern Zhou Dynasty.It is the prefecture of Wu'an County.At the end of the Sui Dynasty and the beginning of the Tang Dynasty.Dou Jiande, king of the peasant uprising army, and Liu Heikai successively established their capitals here.It is called Mingzhou.Because it is an important pass from Henan to Hebei and even Dadu.In addition, it was built between two mountains.Therefore, it was reinforced and renovated at the end of the Jin Dynasty.After Mongolia destroyed the gold.Especially in recent years.After Kublai Khan defeated Ali Buge and ascended the Khan throne.They sent people to reinforce Mingzhou City again.Although the city is not big.But its firmness can be compared with the stone city of Yingzhou in the Song Dynasty.

On the night of entering Xiangzhou.I received the good news from Lin'an Palace.Empress Quan Jiu gave birth to a son on March [-].This little prince is also Emperor Song Gong in history.Zhao Xian, the seventh emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty.only.The date of birth was two years and four months earlier.

the next day.I borrow the name of the birth of the prince.Let all the soldiers rest for a day.Temporarily slowed down the pace of attack.

After regaining Xiangzhou.The whole of Henan is already under the control of our army.But the main force of the Yuan army is still there.The longer our army's defense line is stretched.It is easy to be defeated by the Yuan army one by one.After all, the current firearms are limited.It is still impossible to equip the entire army.therefore.The next step is to strengthen the line of defense.So as not to gain and lose again.

After lunch.I asked Gongsun Xiaochen to call all the generals in Xiangzhou.Arrangements and deployments were made for the tasks of the armies in the next stage.

"Generals, the entire territory of Henan has been recovered. But the Mongolian Central Route Army still has [-] elite troops. There are also many Yuan troops in the surrounding provinces. Therefore, I decided to rest in Xiangzhou for a period of time. Wait until the military and political affairs in Henan are stable. Go north. To this end, I have drawn up the following plans. Discuss with the generals."

"Let me talk about government affairs first. First, order Taishi Jia, Lu Aiqing, and Zhao Aiqing of Xiangyang City. Let them set off immediately. Go to Bianliang to sit in town; Main cities in Henan. And establish the Henan provincial government. Restore normal order in various places as soon as possible; third. In late April. I plan to conduct a special imperial examination in Henan. Select a group of officials at the provincial, prefecture, and county levels; fourth .Aiming at the special situation in Henan. Formulate a series of preferential policies. Such as tax exemption, tax reduction and other measures or regulations that are beneficial to the local economy. Matters related to government affairs. Discuss after the arrival of the grand master and others. Gongsun Xiaochen. The above three Point. You send someone to notify the relevant personnel to carry out."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

"Let's talk about military affairs later." I continued. "The first is the military expansion of the Bianliang Military Region. At present, the Bianliang Military Region has two armies. I plan to recruit troops on the spot in Henan in the near future. I will strive to complete the full payment of the three divisions of the Bianliang Military Region before the end of May." Formation. Generals. Most of my Northern Expedition troops are from the south. Once the great cause of unifying the country is completed, many soldiers will return to the south. Therefore, the source of troops for the northern garrison in the future will mainly rely on the northerners. Regarding this point, I think everyone has no opinion Right; second. Regarding the selection of the envoys of the Bianliang Military Region. Generals, do you have any suggestions?"

As the head coach of the first military region in the north.Of course it matters.What's more.This issue is also more sensitive.Therefore, all the generals did not speak out.No one wants to be this early bird.

After a while of silence.Lu Wenhuan, the commander in chief of the army, got up and said: "Your Majesty, the last general proposes. Mr. Jiang Wanzai Jiang will temporarily serve as the first envoy of the Bianliang Military Region, and the post of deputy envoy. The final general recommends General Fan Tianshun, the No. 17 commander. General Fan Liangfu can serve as the chairman of the Senate of the military region and one of the commanders. As for the other two commanders, they can be selected from the local area.”

I praised: "Very good. General Lu's suggestion is good. Do the other generals have any different opinions?"

Yin Yinglei said: "Your Majesty, I will add one more point at the end. You can select a group from the students who are about to graduate from Lin'an Military University. Enrich them to the Bianliang Military Region. Let them serve as middle and lower-level generals."

"En. General Yin's suggestion is also very good. If you have learned it, you must be able to apply it. Otherwise, you will become Zhao Kuo who is talking on paper." I saw that other people did not intend to continue talking.sidewalk. "That's good. I agree with General Lu's proposal. General Fan Tianshun, the commander of the No.17 compartment of our army, was transferred to the Bianliang Military Region. Make, Gongsun Xiaochen, tell Lu Xiufu what I mean, and let him deal with it."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

"Third. As firearms become more and more abundant, I plan to draw some troops from the Northern Expedition Army on the Central Route to support the Eastern Route. Thank you, General Daolin. I have decided that you will lead the Second Division of the Imperial Forest Army and the two artillery battalion squadrons to the Eastern Route. Road. Cooperate with Li Tingzhi's troops to take Shandong."

Xie Daolin said without hesitation: "Yes. The final general will obey the order."

Yin Yinglei said: "Your Majesty, the troops of General Li and General Xia on the East Route are comparable to the East Route Army of Mongolia. As long as there is the support of the Imperial Forest Army and artillery, the entire territory of Shandong can be recovered quickly. By then .Our Northern Expeditionary Army on the Middle Road and East Road gathered under the city of Dadu. Capture Kublai Khan alive in one fell swoop."

I smiled and said, "General Yin. Don't forget about Li Beiyang's Great Song Navy."

Yin Yinglei chuckled and said, "That's right. Your Majesty. It should be the capital of the three armies meeting."

but.I didn't think of it at this time.Li Beiyang did not follow the prior deployment.Instead, they chose to land from Sanshanpu (now Dalian) on the Liaodong Peninsula.

"Fourth. Regarding the situation in Mingzhou City. General Lu will work with the Senate Office to formulate a battle plan. As long as Mingzhou is broken, all of Hebei will be exposed to our army."