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Liangzhou.

This is the border between Jiaozhi and Nanguan, Jiaozhou Town, Dasong.

The Qinglong Army came out of Zhennan Pass and entered the territory of Liangzhou.

Although the north of Dasong is currently in the middle of winter, the weather in Jiaozhi is still very hot, like a hot summer.

The soldiers walked along the rugged mountain road for less than twenty miles, and their thin military uniforms were soaked with sweat.

"General, there are beacons ahead." The army was marching, and Shangyi suddenly pointed forward.

Qin Shan looked around and saw a black column of smoke rising from the top of a mountain more than ten miles away.

After that, pillars of smoke began to rise from other hills, extending far away, like a beacon tower praising the Great Wall in the north.

Qin Shan smiled coldly.

Beacon communication is a commonly used method in war.

There are many mountains in Jiaozhi, and a bonfire is set up on the top of the mountain every twenty or thirty miles.

In just one hour, news of the enemy's invasion can spread four to five hundred miles.

For Jiaozhi, which is inconvenient for cavalry to pass, this is the best way to convey military information.

"Tell the scouts to pay attention to the high mountains and deep forests on both sides to prevent Jiaozhi soldiers from hoarding fallen rocks and rolling logs for sneak attacks." Qin Shan warned Shangyi.

Starting from Zhennanguan, there is a mountain road about fifty meters wide.

This mountain road connects Zhileng County and Longyou County like a line.

After leaving Longyou County, they passed through the mountainous area north of Jiaozhi and entered the plain area where Hanoi, the imperial capital of Jiaozhi, was located.

It can be said that this mountain road, as well as Zhileng County and Longyou County on the mountain road, are the must-attack places for the Qinglong Army, and they are also the must-attack places for the Jiaozhi Army.

At the same time, this mountain road is also the only way for the Qinglong Army.

Because other mountain roads and trails in the north of Jiaozhi are hidden in deep mountains and old forests, there are many ferocious beasts and poisonous insects, making it difficult to march.

After all, they could carry hundreds of artillery pieces.

"Yes, general." In response, Shangyi gave the order.

Six reconnaissance teams consisting of one hundred people set out forward with binoculars, Qin-style rifles on their backs, and grenades hanging on their waists.

They marched five miles in front of the army, constantly sending people into the mountains and forests on both sides to investigate the situation.

at the same time.

After the five beacon fires within a hundred miles were lit, the Jiaozhi army stationed in Zhileng County immediately became vigilant.

After hearing the news, General Ruan Youjin of Jiaozhi came to the north gate.

Looking at the beacon, his eyes were gloomy.

Jiaozhi has always imitated the Central Plains system, so the military system is similar to Dasong.

The general controls the country's troops and horses, and has generals such as General Zhenwu and Duwei under his command.

"General, Dasong's army must be coming." Standing next to Ruan Youjin was General Zhenwu Gao Yaozhi, who looked worried.

"Reorganize your troops and prepare to meet the enemy." Ruan Youjin gritted his teeth and said bitterly.

Last year, he commanded 200,000 troops and Chen Bingzhen at the foot of Nanguan Pass.

After eight consecutive days of siege, they found nothing but 30,000 corpses.

Now, he still remembers the tragic scene at that time.

Afterwards, he received an order to retreat temporarily and station troops in Zhileng County.

It wasn't long before he understood that Piao Man had also encountered a problem in Yunzhou.

Both directions were frustrated. Governor Macvin and French Army General Gaureux discussed to temporarily stop the attack and wait for changes in the battle situation in the north of Dasong.

But now, they have not received any favorable news. Instead, Dasong's army has arrived.

"Yes, General." Gao Yaozhi shouted.

Currently, half of Jiaozhi's elite troops are in Zhileng County, and half of the army is stationed in Hanoi.

The Dasong Navy moved horizontally in the southern region, and after capturing the British Australia, it stationed troops in Luzon. In the past few months, it has repeatedly fought with the Stantons in Jakarta to compete for strongholds.

The east coast of Cochin was exposed to the Dasung navy as if it were undefended.

Their emperor Ruan Chushan was deeply worried. In order to ensure nothing went wrong, he had to dispatch half of his troops to garrison Hanoi.

Therefore, they can dispatch one hundred thousand soldiers and horses at the moment.

Gao Yaozhi left and Ruan Youjin returned to the city.

Since Dasong's army took the initiative to attack, he naturally had to use his defensive advantages to defend. His only regret was that the mountain road was full of rocks and it was impossible to dig trenches.

Otherwise, Zhileng County's defense will be stronger.

Under his orders, the Cochin army got busy.

Field guns and city defense guns were pushed up the front wall one after another.

Soldiers equipped with rifled guns were also placed on the north wall, relying on the battlements to defend against the enemy.

When everything was ready, Ruan Youjin ordered soldiers to conduct reconnaissance and report the distance of Da Song's army at any time.

They also sent soldiers to ambush in the narrow mountain road.

When Dasong's army passed by, he pushed down the rocks and killed the enemy.

time flies.

The sun rises from the willow tops to the mid-heaven, and then sets from the mid-heaven to the west.

About mid-afternoon, the three thousand ambush troops he sent fled back in panic, leaving less than a thousand men, some of whom were injured.

Ruan Youjin was shocked when he saw this and asked, "What's going on?"

The leading general said sadly: "According to the general's order, we ambush at Hezui Mountain forty miles away. Unexpectedly, we were discovered by the soldiers of Dasong Army. We shot at them and threw explosive objects. Many soldiers were frightened and fled in panic, falling down the mountain to death, and many others were beaten to death."

When Ruan Youjin heard this, his face suddenly darkened.

He secretly said that the army was really watertight when they were marching.

The commander-in-chief is a powerful man, not a fool.

Thinking of this, he suddenly thought of something, "So, Dasong's army will be arriving soon."

"I'm afraid the vanguard will arrive in less than half an hour." The leading general replied breathlessly.

Ruan Jinshan nodded and narrowed his eyes.

In this battle, the Western-Turkish coalition had high expectations for them.

The Ruan clan of Jiaozhi also wanted to use the common style of the Xitu people to enter Dasong and realize Jiaozhi's thousand-year-old wish, which is to occupy Jiaozhou.

The last thing the Ruan clan wants to see is the rise of the Central Plains Dynasty.

Although unwilling to admit it, every member of the Ruan family knew how Jiaozhi escaped from the control of the Central Plains Dynasty.

In the eyes of the Central Plains dynasty, they were real rebels.

When the Central Plains dynasty was strong, and a talented and strategic emperor appeared during this period, it was inevitable that he would conquer Jiaozhi, a traitor, and bring Jiaozhi back under the rule of the Central Plains.

But they knew that once the Central Plains Dynasty occupied Jiaozhi, their Ruan family would never survive.

Therefore, for Jiaozhi, every war with the Central Plains Dynasty was a battle of life and death.

The same goes for this time.

They were so active in dealing with King Yan because they were afraid that Da Song would rise again.

In order to prevent Dasong from rising, they are willing to pay any price.

Even if Cochin is in pieces, they will drive away Da Song's army to safeguard the interests of the Ruan family.

"This ambush failed, I will spare your life, but in the next defense of the city, who dares to take a step back and kill!" Ruan Youjin suddenly looked at the leading general fiercely.

The leading general immediately lowered his head.

"Get lost!" Ruan Youjin shouted again.

Then he climbed to the top of the city and looked to the north.

He wants Dasong's army to bleed like a river in Zhileng County.