At the end of the third year of Xianchun in the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the fourth year of Xianchun, a major battle that decided the ownership of the Han area in the north finally kicked off!

The prelude to the battle, at least in this era, was led by the continuous outpost battle. At the end of December, just after a heavy snowfall, the north was covered in silver and extremely enchanting. Countless Mongolian light cavalry teams appeared around Daming Mansion. They had repeatedly entangled, tempted, hedged, and fought with the Eight Banners Team heading south. They tried their best to control the battlefield, cover the opponent's reconnaissance curtain, and cover their main force to go north and start.

This short and deadly light cavalry contest will determine where the home ground of the army on both sides will be after the battle begins? For the Mongolians, around Daming Prefecture and Zhangde Road near Daming Prefecture are battlefields that must be blocked and controlled. In short, it is necessary to completely turn Daming Prefecture into an isolated city, so that the Beiming side has no way to know the number and movements of the Mongolian army, nor the situation of Daming Prefecture.

Only in this way can Chen Dexing mobilize as many main forces as possible to move south, creating more possibilities for success for Li Yan's sneak attack!

Because unknown risks are always the biggest risks! As long as Chen Dexing can't figure out the number of Kublai Khan's army, he can only make the worst plans.

After Chen Dexing's army advanced south, Kublai Khan certainly would not fight him immediately, but would take the method of retreating and confronting him. He would lead Chen Dexing across the Yellow River or confront him across the river, but the gap was not big. Because the climate in the 13th century was much colder than later generations, every winter, there would be a long ice period in the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River. On the frozen river surface, you can definitely run horses and vans.

Such confrontation can often last for several months. Naturally, there will be a series of wits and continuous small-scale battles, which will eventually be a battle of celebrities’ history. It will determine the rise and fall of a nation and a country!

In Kublai Khan's plan, this battle between the Central Plains between the four kingdoms of Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming dynasties would not escape this path.

The sound of horse hooves rumbling like thunder. Hundreds of Iron Cavalry of Qixue surrounded the Mongolian Khan, Emperor Kublai Khan of the Yuan Dynasty and his important generals and advisers walked on the Central Plains covered with snow.

Behind them were countless white flags fluttering in the wind, and endless infantry and cavalry troops and baggage convoys followed. The main force of the Mongolian army had crossed the Yellow River and was heading north in a mighty manner.

Kublai Khan's lineup on the north was exactly the same as the information provided by Liu Xiaoyuan to Liu Yang. Thirteen Mongolian 10,000 teams, three Semu 10,000 teams, two Han 10,000 teams, and eighteen 10,000 Han people who were forced to recruit. After trying hard to piece together the military funds, they could support them for several months. In addition, a large number of military rations were also prepared on Jingzhao Prefecture and Lingzhou Road to prepare for emergencies. The cost of looting these military rations was naturally to empty the savings of Henan and Shaanxi.

Every Mongolian soldier had a look of faith, and the morale was high in the sound of golden drums. They now had guns, camel guns, maces, and maces. They also assembled a large army of 500,000 (the soldiers and baggage teams had a total of 240,000 people, known as 500,000). In the world, where can there be troops that can fight against? Even Chen Dexing, who had defeated Mongolia since his rise, was just taking advantage of the H-medicine copper gun. Now, the Great Mongolian Army has equipped all kinds of iron guns and copper guns with as many as four or five thousand gates, as well as maces and maces that specialize in breaking steel armor... Now, it is time for the hateful Ni Ming to taste the great Mongolian!

Now, it’s time to restore the former glory of Great Mongolia!

In front of the team, countless riders and cavalry ran back and forth, constantly reporting the military information ahead.

"Khan, the surrounding area of ​​Daming Prefecture City has been cleared. Except for Daming Prefecture City and the eight nearby villages, the rest of the territory is already under the control of our Great Mongolian Iron Cavalry!"

"King, the Eight Banners of the Niming Horse Team has been forced out of the Daming Mansion by our Great Mongolian Warriors and retreated north to Hejian Mansion!"

Hearing the reward, Kublai Khan just smiled: "It seems that Chen Dexing's main force is still in Yanjing. The initiative this time has been mastered by us!"

An Tong beside him interrupted rashly: "Da Khan, let's just go and capture Daming City. There are tens of thousands of Ming thieves and more than 100,000 people in Daming City. The savings are very rich. If the warriors wash them for a few days, they will definitely be very motivated!"

Kublai Khan glanced at him lightly and said with a smile: "Attacking the enemy's strong city? You can think of it! Daming Prefecture was originally the Beijing city of Song State, with a high city and a deep pond. Chen Dexing used it as a large stronghold for advancing south. How can the city defense be unstable? If my army cannot capture it for a long time, the teacher's veterans are exhausted and Chen Dexing comes south, what else can I use to fight?"

Kublai Khan's expression was relaxed, but he gently rejected An Tong's request for a war, which made the people below somewhat discouraged. Chen Dexing's army had not moved, and there should not be too many defenders in Daming City. If he could fight, it would be a good deal to make a profit. Since the end of last year's war, the Mongols under Kublai Khan's command had not passed by once a year. Moreover, the plan to ask for annual tribute from the Southern Song Dynasty was completely lost because of the Chiyou storm. These Mongols under Kublai Khan's command had been very tight recently.

Looking at the expressions of the people around him, Kublai Khan smiled and said, "Now the Han Dynasty is in the world, the Song Dynasty has long been dry bones in the tomb, and Li Yan is not worth worrying about. Only Chen Dexing's strong army and strong horses, and his wealth is a big trouble for me. As long as he can destroy it, the Han family is the thing in my Mongolian bag. At that time, we will clean up the cities of the Tang and Ming families, and then call the Hans there to be the shepherd slaves of the warriors, and then ask the Southern Dynasties for annual tribute. At least ten million ounces a year! Are you okay?"

Kublai Khan's words were another big painting cake. His generals were also worthy of face and all answered loudly: "Great! Khan, let's do it like this! We all listen to you. We will definitely sacrifice our lives in this battle. We will take the life of Chen thief no matter what! We will step on this northern Han area under the iron hoof of the Great Mongolian again!"

Kublai Khan smiled but said nothing.

In fact, he has two abacuses in his heart... Of course, it is best to defeat Chen Dexing. China will be unified by him sooner or later! If it fails, don’t hang it on a tree. The Great Mongolian Iron Cavalry is equipped with a gun and a camel gun. Where can I go in the world?

At this time, it is really the most irrational thing to easily consume your subordinates’ strength.

Let’s see how Li Yan and Chen Dexing play cards! I have had several months of military reserves and have a backup plan in Jingzhao Prefecture, Lingzhou Road and Beshubali...

While thinking silently, another team of cavalry rushed over like flying. However, they came from the west. Everyone was in a state of dust, and it seemed that they were sleepless and rushed over. The guards of Qie Xue in front stopped him and asked a few questions, and then let the leader come over.

The visitor was the envoy sent by Kublai Khan to Taiyuan to contact Li Yan. He had already turned over and dismounted from the distance and walked a few steps forward: "Report to the Khan, the Tang Dynasty ruler Li Yanjian sent troops three days ago, leaving only the crown prince Li Yanjian to guard the city, and took Shi Tianze's troops as the vanguard, commanding 200,000 troops to go north!"

Everyone was overjoyed, and Li Yu went north to attack Yanjing! The 200,000 army was of course known as the 500,000 soldiers claimed by the Mongols... However, there were always 120,000 soldiers and supplies for the soldiers in the company, and there were always 120,000 to 30,000 people. Now as long as Chen Dexing's army is attracted to Daming Mansion, a big victory is expected!

But Kublai Khan turned his gaze to the east, pondered for a while before saying to himself: "Li Yan has moved... Li Yan's army should also arrive in Jinan, right?"

"Sweat."

Liu Xiaoyuan rode his horse to Kublai Khan. When he heard him muttering, he stepped forward and interrupted, "Li Yanguo and Li Yan may not be united. He is not Li Yan's prince. He also holds heavy troops. He has a place of Qingxu and has a different ambition. He also needs to be careful."

Kublai Khan nodded and waved his hand to order: "Add another thousand-person team and keep a close eye on the direction of Jinan! Without my orders, no one is allowed to cross the boundary and enter the pseudo-Tang territory! Just watch how they act! If there is any change, repay it in time!"

...

At this time, Li Cuixian was sitting lazily on the brocade couch, carefully looking at her former boudoir. This was a mansion in Yidu City, owned by Li Cuixian. She was quite alternative among Li Feng's daughters. Before she got married, she had her own mansion, hundreds of personal soldiers, and her own aides. She was completely treated as Mr. Li. The reason why she had such an arrangement was because Li Feng originally wanted to marry her to Tachaer's concubine Huo Tu. Li Cuixian would take her troops and marry her aides together, and then try to take over and manage Huo Tu's thousand households. She then finds an opportunity to assassinate Tachaer's heir, Boyan, so that Huo Tu can get on the throne...

The plan is very good, but unfortunately the changes are even greater! Li Cuixian will soon be in charge of the mother world!

She would not doubt this at all. Even if the three families of Tang, Song and Yuan joined forces, they could not stop Chen Dexing from winning the world, because... the three families joined forces with each other, they had their own ulterior motives!

If they were truly united, they should join forces. At least Tang Yuan combined troops... There were always more than 300,000 and 400,000 soldiers, all the way to Yanjing, and they fought against the more than 100,000 troops outside Yanjing City!

The chances of winning may be greater.

Now, we divide the troops into several groups, lure the enemy and sneak attack, and the extremely complex plan... in fact, we are timid and dare not fight decisively! We hope to win by using opportunistic methods. However, from ancient times to the present, there has been no tricks to win the world from the battlefield. Even Emperor Gao of Han lost more than seventy, but he was shot down with real swords and guns. More than seventy defeats were not destroyed and he could still fight again and again, which shows Liu Bang's perseverance.

But now, the Tang, Song and Yuan dynasties do not even have the courage to lose! No, it is not that they are afraid of losing, but that their own small abacus is too good. Everyone wants to consume friendly forces and strengthen themselves... Even Kublai Khan only has the idea of ​​seducing the enemy and does not have the determination to fight against Chen Dexing! (To be continued...)
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