Ma Zongliang's plan was so well-planned that even Zhao Muyun, who had already returned to Jincheng, seemed to have heard it.
The war in Xiazhou went surprisingly smoothly, which made him temporarily stop his plan to coordinate and command the war in Jincheng.
So we planned to stay in Jincheng for two days and then rush back to Shuozhou.
He had to be present at the first phase of military training; in addition, the training of the Yebushou group was delayed a lot because their leader Wang Tiezhu was injured.
Zhao Muyun also had to go back to make proper arrangements.
Although he and Tang Yanhai gave Fan Bingbing instructions in a rote manner along the way, she still had to gain understanding through repeated practice in the end.
These are not things that can be learned just by Zhao Muyun and Tang Yanhai teaching you.
On the first day of his stay in Jincheng, Tang Yanhai's scouts brought news from Xiazhou and its surrounding areas one after another.
"Wu Duwei's cavalry battalion rushed for two days, crossed Linzhou Hancheng, and captured Luzi Pass without bloodshed!"
"After Sima Tong led Captains Tian, Shi, and Du to capture Dejing, they reorganized the rebels in the city, securing 3,000 soldiers. The remaining prisoners were sent to the coal mines in Yanzhou."
"Sima Tong then left 500 men to guard Dejing, while the rest of the army headed straight for Xiazhou."
"Tong Sima used Zhang Hong and the second-in-command to persuade the 10,000 soldiers in Xiazhou City to surrender, but the defending general Li Sheng ignored them and held the city firmly."
"There's currently no movement from Ma Zongliang in Linzhou, and no signs of retaking Luzi Pass."
"The Tartars in the north haven't made any moves yet. The Xichuan grasslands and Yunzhou are peaceful as usual. No Tartars are seen a hundred miles from the border."
"Also, the Minister of War, Lord Yang, the new commander of Hedong and Henei, has sent someone."
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After listening to one piece of information after another, Zhao Muyun had a clear understanding of the war in Xiazhou.
Tong Gu previously served as the commander of the Weizhou Zhechou Commandery and had fought against the Northern Di Tartars for many years, so he was naturally an experienced veteran.
Now, it is even easier for him to command the army formed by Zhao Muyun using new training methods.
In addition, Zhao Muyun boldly delegated power and gave Tong Gu sufficient independent command authority, so that Tong Gu did not have too many concerns and worked hard for victory.
In addition to Shi Yong and Tian Qing led by Tong Gu, and the desire to compete with Wu Shangzhi's cavalry battalion, the advance was rapid.
After taking Dejing City, they surrounded Xiazhou.
In the surrounding counties, except for Li Jingang's hometown, which resisted a little, the rest had already surrendered upon hearing the news.
Tong Gu appointed local gentry and celebrities as county magistrates and county lieutenants to maintain order and issue notices to reassure the people.
However, the families of Li Jingang and other major rebel generals had already followed Li Jingang's army, and Tong Gu did not capture Li Jingang's family.
At present, except for Li Sheng’s 10,000 troops in Xiazhou City, all other places have been recovered.
"This Li Sheng is Li Jingang's godson. He's good at using a big knife and his skills are extraordinary."
When Tang Yanhai saw Zhao Muyun frowned after hearing Li Sheng's name, he observed his expression and immediately explained to Zhao Muyun.
"Does he want to wait for Li Jingang or Ma Zongliang to rescue him?"
Zhao Muyun said slowly, "Xiao Wu passed through Hancheng and seized Luziguan. I don't believe Ma Zongliang didn't realize that we would use troops against Xiazhou."
"But the strange thing is that he was unmoved. Could it be that with only 50,000 soldiers, he was still worried that Tian Zun's 10,000 soldiers would take the initiative to attack?" Tang Yanhai continued.
"That's not the case. Tian Zun was defeated by the rebels and has been traumatized. He probably won't take the initiative to attack."
Zhao Muyun thought for a moment, "Ma Zongliang may have realized that Xiazhou was in danger, so he came up with a new plan."
"Could it be that he is also planning to go to Xijing?" Tang Yanhai's eyes lit up.
"It's very likely! Li Jingang, Niu Desheng, Yang Yan and others are together. The 25-member army is strong and powerful, and we feel so safe!" Zhao Muyun nodded slightly.
"In that case, we can slowly devour Li Sheng's 10,000 troops!"
Tang Yanhai chuckled, "Captain Zhao, each battalion is expanding its forces, but my scout battalion still only has forty people. Isn't that too shabby!"
"Old Tang, although your scout battalion only has forty members, each one of them is an elite soldier picked from thousands of miles away. They are all precious treasures. You are so lucky, but you don't know how to appreciate it!"
Zhao Muyun shook his head and sighed.
The scout battalion is like the special forces in his army in his previous life, which is composed of a group of top soldiers.
The ability of any scout is top-notch.
Zhao Muyun not only gave them the best treatment and equipped them with equipment better than that of the cavalry battalion, but also personally participated in their training.
Tang Yanhai's scout battalion, Wu Shangzhi's cavalry battalion, and Lin Feng's Yinzhou Army are the three trump cards under Zhao Muyun's command.
"Boss Zhao, I know, I know! It's because they're so valuable that I'm planning to recruit more backup forces!"
Scarfaced Tang Yanhai started to act coquettishly in front of Zhao Muyun, who was more than ten years younger than him.
"I really can't do anything with you!"
Zhao Muyun said helplessly, "However, I also have the idea of expanding the scout camp. This time, after we capture Xiazhou City, the scout camp will be fully staffed with 100 people. There will be five squads, the squad leader will enjoy the treatment of a deputy captain, and the ordinary soldiers will enjoy the treatment of a centurion. How do you think?"
"Okay, okay!" Tang Yanhai was afraid that Zhao Muyun would go back on his word, so he quickly agreed.
"That imperial minister of war, Lord Yang, has sent someone? Where is he?"
Zhao Muyun remembered this incident.
Pei Liao went to Pei Lun's place for a few days and then returned to Shuozhou.
Zhao Muyun was not in Shuozhou, so Pei Liao hurriedly wrote a wax letter and sent it to him.
In the letter, Pei Lun conveyed many words through Pei Liao and expressed his gratitude to Zhao Muyun.
Pei Lun and Tian Zun were defeated by Li Jingang and almost lost their official positions. Fortunately, he recommended Zhao Muyun to be the captain of Pinglu, and he was rewarded for defeating the Tartars.
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