As everyone was talking, a soldier reported at the door: "Report to the governor, 20,000 Western Xia cavalry have arrived at the foot of the mountain."

Li Yanqing smiled, "The army has only arrived yet. The news about Xixia is too slow. Let's go to Wanshi Village to take a look."

The generals followed Li Yanqing out of the stone house, and all turned over their horses, urging the horses to slowly move towards Wanshi Village on the north side of the mountain.

Wanshi Village is guarded by General Zhang Wei. At this time, dozens of small trenchers have been placed in place. Each trencher is responsible for five people, four of whom push the winch, one of whom is placed throwing objects, and is also responsible for ignition. Behind the trencher are a large number of huge rocks and rolling wood, as well as turret tanks and thunder. These two items are placed in large wooden boxes and are taken out of the wooden boxes when used.

Two thousand soldiers crawled on the low wall with their divine arms and crossbows, staring at the cavalry hundreds of steps below the mountain. The flags were waving at the foot of the mountain, and 20,000 cavalry were covered with the sky, like a huge black carpet on the yellow soil.

The Western Xia soldiers were wearing black patent leather armor, round helmets, shields on their backs, spears in their hands, and bows and arrows and horse bags hanging on the saddle bridge. They looked very energetic and looked murderous in the sun.

At this time, a soldier shouted, "The commander-in-chief is here!"

The soldiers dodged a path one after another. Li Yanqing walked over quickly surrounded by dozens of generals. Zhang Wei hurried forward and saluted, "See the governor!"

"Thank you for your hard work, General Zhang, I wonder what the Xixia Army has done?"

Zhang Wei shook his head, "So far, they have no action, neither camping nor attacking plans. According to Beizhi's observation, the Xixia army did not carry baggage, and they may not be able to camp at the foot of the mountain. At the same time, they did not carry siege weapons. Except for the soldiers forcibly charged, they had no other way to attack the military camp."

"Then don't worry, these cavalry are the most precious elites in Xixia, so how can they be used to siege and consume."

Li Yanqing's words attracted everyone's laughter, and Wang Gui also quickly added: "The key is that they have not brought food and grass yet. I guess they will retreat soon."

"General Wang is right. Without carrying baggage, he has no sincerity."

At this time, a soldier stepped forward and handed a book of eagle letter to Zhang Wei. Li Yanqing asked, "What is the news?"

"There is a quick message sent by General Zuwen of Chuangong in Baima."

"How is the situation there?" Li Yanqing was also very concerned about the retreat of Song Min in Baimachuan.

"General Gong said that 10,000 Western Xia cavalry went south and was ambushed by the Song army in Qinggang Gorge. The Western Xia cavalry suffered heavy casualties, with 4,000 dead, and the remaining remaining troops were already fleeing north in a panic. The Song army seized more than 2,000 armored war horses, and the results were very brilliant."

"Okay!" Li Yanqing praised: "If the grandfather Gong's grandfather didn't make a sound, it would be fine. Yiming was indeed amazing. I passed my order and gave General Gong's grandfather a great contribution."

Everyone's eyes showed envy, and Liu Qi whispered: "The Iron Harrier Cavalry does not seem to be as powerful as the legendary one. We also have eight thousand cavalrymen. Should we fight with them?"

Liu Qi's suggestion was very tempting, but Li Yanqing shook his head and said lightly: "Victory cannot be based on speculation and luck. Gong Zuwen has gained brilliant results by occupying the geographical advantage. If we take the initiative, it will give the enemy a chance to play to our advantages."

"I understand!"

"But then again, after the enemy retreats north, we can occupy Lingzhou City and force Xixia to negotiate with us!"

As the Song army judged, Li Renzong was at the end of his strength when he chased under Wanshi Ridge. Although the 20,000 cavalry he led was powerful, he was helpless in attacking Wanshi Ridge and could no longer do anything. Using cavalry to attack the city and mountain was like a bull's head, but he asked soldiers to get off the horse to attack the mountain. Li Renzong did not dare to issue this order. Once the soldiers suffered heavy casualties and the military camp could not capture it, he could not go back and explain to the emperor.

More importantly, his army did not carry baggage, food and grass, and could not hold on for too long with some dry food and black beans, but they retreated and found nothing, and Li Renzong didn't know how to hand over to Li Ganshun.

Li Renzong was very embarrassed and had a dilemma. At this time, a team of cavalry rushed to report to Li Renzong: "Report to Your Highness, news came from the east road that General Li Chenghao was ambushed by the Song army and suffered heavy losses!"

Li Renzong was shocked and asked hurriedly: "What's going on? How big is the loss?"

"Report to your highness, the Song army controlled the Qinggang Gorge Military Village. General Li Chenghao made a mistake in his judgment and entered the canyon and was cut off from the rear. When he broke through the canyon, he was attacked by Song's weapons, and suffered heavy casualties."

"How severe is it?" Li Renzong roared out of control.

The leader of the soldier lowered his head and whispered: "More than 4,300 people were killed, more than 3,500 people were injured, and only more than 2,000 people escaped unscathed."

"Why are there so many casualties?" Li Renzong yelled at the soldier's clothes.

"There are thorns on the ground, thunder thunder above the head, and powerful crossbow arrows. The fallen cavalry and war horses blocked the retreat, and the cavalry had no way to hide. General Li Chenghao tried his best to break through a road before escaping. The situation was too much at that time."

"alright!"
Chapter completed!