Start Being a Vassal King Today - Chapter 996

[Chapter 996 Zhiling County]

Liangzhou.

This is where Jiaozhi borders Nanguan, Jiaozhou Town, Dasong.

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

Although the north of Dasong is currently in the midst of severe 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 is a beacon ahead.” The army was marching, and Shang Yi suddenly pointed forward.

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

Afterwards, pillars of smoke rose from other hilltops one after another, extending far away, like beacon towers praising the Great Wall of the North.

Qin Shan smiled coldly.

Beacon communication is a common method in war.

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

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

For Jiaozhi, which is not convenient for cavalry, this is the best way to convey military information.

“Let the scouts pay attention to the high mountains and deep forests on both sides, so as to prevent the Jiaozhi soldiers from hoarding falling rocks on the mountains and rolling logs to attack.” Qin Shan reminded Shang Yi.

Starting from Zhennan Pass, there is a mountain road about 50 meters wide.

This mountain road is like a line connecting Zhiling County and Longyou County.

After leaving Longyou County, they passed through the mountainous area in the 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 Zhiling County and Longyou County on the mountain road, must be attacked by the Qinglong Army, and must also be received by the Cochin Army.

At the same time, this mountain road is also the only way for the Azure Dragon Army to pass.

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

After all, they could have carried hundreds of artillery pieces.

“Yes, General.” After answering yes, Shang Yi gave the order.

Six reconnaissance teams consisting of a hundred people set off with binoculars, Qin-style rifles and grenades hanging on their waists.

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

at the same time.

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

Cochin General Ruan Youjin heard the news and came to the North Gate.

Looking at Fenghuo, his eyes were gloomy.

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

The general controls the country’s soldiers and horses, and there are generals such as Zhenwu General and Du Wei under his command.

“General, it must be Da Song’s army coming.” Ruan Youjin was standing beside General Zhenwu Gao Yaozhi, his face was worried.

“Rectify the troops and prepare to meet the enemy.” Ruan Youjin gritted his teeth and said bitterly.

Last year, he commanded 200,000 soldiers and horses under the town of Nanguan.

After besieging the city for eight consecutive days, they found nothing but 30,000 dead bodies.

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

Afterwards, he was ordered to retreat temporarily and stationed troops in Zhiling County.

It didn’t take long for him to understand that Piaoman had also hit a wall in Yunzhou.

Frustrated in both directions, Governor Mark Wen and French General Gaurle discussed and temporarily stopped the offensive, waiting for the changes in the northern battle situation.

But waiting for now, they didn’t get any good news, but the Dasong army came instead.

“Yes, General.” Gao Yaozhi shouted.

At present, half of the elites of Cochin are in Zhiling County, and half of the army is stationed in Hanoi.

The Dasong Navy moved horizontally in the southern region. After capturing the British Australia, they stationed troops in Luzon. In the past few months, they have repeatedly fought against the Stedans in Jakarta to compete for strongholds.

The east coast of Cochin was exposed to the Dasong Navy as if it was not fortified.

Their emperor Nguyen Chu Son was deeply worried, and in order to be safe, he had to deploy half of his troops to garrison Hanoi.

Therefore, they can dispatch 100,000 soldiers and horses at the moment.

Gao Yaozhi left, and Ruan Youjin returned to the city.

Since Da Song’s army took the initiative to attack, he naturally had to use his defensive advantages to defend. His only pity was that the mountain road was full of stones and he could not dig trenches.

Otherwise, the defense of Zhiling County will be stronger.

Under his command, the Cochin army got busy.

A field gun was pushed onto the front wall like the defense gun.

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

When everything was ready, Ruan Youjin ordered the soldiers to come and go for investigation, and keep informed of the distance of Da Song’s army at any time.

Soldiers were also sent to ambush in the narrow part of the mountain road.

When the Dasong army passed by, they pushed down the mountain and rocks to kill the enemy.

time flies.

The sun rises from the willow branches to the mid-heaven, and then sets westward from the mid-heaven.

At about Mao in the afternoon, the three thousand ambush soldiers he sent fled back in a hurry, leaving less than one thousand people, and some of them 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 set up an ambush at Hezui Mountain 40 miles away. , shot at them, and threw something that would explode, many soldiers were frightened, fled in panic and fell from the mountain to death, and many people were killed.”

Ruan Youjin’s face darkened immediately when he heard this.

When the secret road eulogized the army marching, it was really tight.

The commander-in-chief is a formidable figure, not an idiot.

Thinking of this, he suddenly thought of something, “So, Da Song’s army will arrive soon.”

“I’m afraid the vanguard will arrive in less than half an hour.” The leading general replied panting.

Ruan Jinshan nodded and narrowed his eyes.

In this battle, the Western Turkmenistan Allied Forces had high expectations of them.

Their Jiaozhi Ruan clan also wanted to take advantage of the wind of the Xitu people to enter Dasong and realize Jiaozhi’s thousand-year long-cherished wish, which is to occupy Jiaozhou.

The last thing the Ruan clan wanted to see was the rise of the Central Plains Dynasty.

Although reluctant to admit it, every member of the Nguyen clan is aware of how Jiaozhi escaped the control of the Central Plains dynasty.

In the eyes of the Central Plains Dynasty, they are real traitors.

In the prosperous period of the Central Plains Dynasty, and then a talented and generous emperor appeared in this prosperous 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 is a battle of life and death.

It’s the same this time.

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

In order to prevent the rise of Da Song, they are willing to pay any price.

Even if Cochin is torn apart, they will drive away the Da Song army to protect the interests of the Ruan clan.

“This time the ambush failed, I will spare you from dying, but whoever will dare to take a step back and make a decisive decision for the next defender!” Ruan Youjin suddenly looked fiercely at the leading general.

The leading general immediately lowered his head.

“Get out!” Ruan Youjin shouted again.

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

He wants Da Song’s army to fall into rivers of blood in Zhiling County.

The state is not good these days, and the plot is a bit stuck, so adjust the outline and make up for everyone tomorrow.

(end of this chapter)