A major battle that will determine the safety of Jinyang and even affect the entire Hedong war situation is about to begin.
Zhao Muyun had to use the tens of thousands of troops that had just been integrated in Jinyang to defeat the invading Tatars and their vassal troops head-on. This was undoubtedly a tough battle.
You must know that although there were as many as 50,000 soldiers in Jinyang, Zhang Huan and Wang Ben each took 10,000 with them and went south.
The remaining 30,000 people in the city can be said to be a mob.
There were the remnants of the Prince of Jin's army, the scattered soldiers recruited and gathered in Hebei, the bandits recruited on the way to the march, and Xiao Lie's subordinates who surrendered in Jinyang City.
In addition to internal and external cooperation, the main forces in the attack on Jinyang were the Cavalry Battalion, Modao Battalion and Shenji Battalion under Zhao Muyun.
The other troops followed behind to play when the wind was favorable.
It’s different now. We are facing 10,000 Tatar cavalry and 60,000 vassal troops. It’s a bit unrealistic to expect these troops that have not yet been united to form combat effectiveness to fight.
Therefore, Zhao Muyun still used the three battalions of troops he brought from Shuozhou as the main combat force.
In this defensive battle, we still have to rely on the soldiers and horses we have trained ourselves.
However, after this battle, Jinyang's troops had to be reorganized.
The integration of Hedong will immediately attract the attention of Li Jingang and Beidi.
Just when Zhao Muyun was mobilizing his troops to prepare for battle, the news that Jin Yang had been restored, Xiao Lie had been executed, and Crown Prince Yinji had regained power with the support of Zhao Muyun in Shuozhou spread like wildfire, quickly causing huge waves among all forces.
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Yanjing, the residence of the Southern Court Privy Councilor.
“Snap!”
With a crisp sound, Han Yanshou's favorite official kiln celadon teacup from Jiangnan was thrown to the ground and shattered into pieces.
The tea mixed with porcelain fragments splashed all over the floor and also splashed onto the robe of Fan Wenjing who was standing beside him.
"Useless! Xiao Lie is such a loser! We gave him so much support: food, weapons, and even troops!"
"He commanded a mighty city and a fortified army, yet he couldn't even hold it for a few days? And he was even killed by a child?"
Veins on Han Yanshou's forehead bulged and his chest heaved violently.
The rapid change of ownership of Jinyang completely disrupted his strategic plan of using Xiao Lie to consume Zhao Muyun and then control Hedong.
Fan Wenjing's face was equally gloomy, looking like water could drip out of it.
He said in a hoarse voice, "Brother Han, calm down. Now is not the time to blame Xiao Lie for his incompetence. It was Zhao Muyun who acted too quickly and too ruthlessly!"
"Now that he has held Yinji hostage and occupied Jinyang, the speed at which he will consolidate the forces of Hedong may exceed our expectations."
"General Ashinadu is in Xinzhou, General Yelirong is in Yunzhou, the Cao and Liu families and General Tuoba are in Langyu... Our three armies are now passively stuck in place, which is not a good thing!"
"passive?"
Han Yanshou turned his head suddenly, his eyes flashing with ferocity.
Then, he quickly walked to the map and pointed his finger at the area between Jinyang and Xinzhou:
"I asked my prince to report this to the Right Wise King and order Ashinadu and Yelirong to put pressure on him immediately."
"Zhao Muyun transferred troops from Shuozhou to support Yinji. Shuozhou must be short of mobile forces. The troops he brought with him had just participated in the battle, so their fighting strength must not have recovered yet."
"Even if he has weapons like sky thunder, the quantity is limited."
"Order Tuoba Xiong, Cao Jun, and Liu Pan to seize the opportunity to launch an attack on Jinyang."
"I want to let Zhao Muyun know that in the face of absolute strength, a little conspiracy and lucky victory are simply vulnerable!"
He paused, a deeper plan flashing in his eyes:
"Also, send someone to contact Yang Yan in Xijing immediately!"
"Hasn't he always reminded Li Jingang to be careful of Zhao Muyun?"
"Now that Zhao Muyun has become so powerful, I want to see if Li Jingang can sit still! Perhaps... we can temporarily use Li Jingang..."
When Han Yanshou was serving as prime minister to King Loufan, after the defeat at Feihukou, he followed King Loufan to meet Wutugu Chanyu, and was entrusted by Wutugu Chanyu with the important task of gathering intelligence from the Central Plains.
Therefore, he was also well aware of some of Li Jingang's internal conflicts.
"Brother Han, Li Jingang is capricious and bloodthirsty. You'd better be careful when dealing with him!"
Fan Wenjing and Han Yanshou were originally from Dayin, and they knew the human nature of Dayin better.
"Thanks for the reminder!" Han Yanshou nodded. "When it comes to ruthlessness, Li Jingang is still a little behind us."
"Without further delay, I will immediately write a letter to the prince and give orders to Tuoba Xiong!"
Orders were issued one after another from the Southern Court Privy Council Office in Youzhou, Yanyun Road, Beidi.
After a brief moment of surprise, Beidi quickly adjusted its strategy.
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Capital city, the imperial palace of the Dafeng Dynasty.
Left Prime Minister Yang Yan, holding an urgent military report, quickly crossed the palace and came to the Purple Palace.
He rode at full speed from Xijing for three days and two nights without stopping.
Inside the main hall, Li Jingang was discussing the war in the south with Right Prime Minister Feng Liang and other civil and military ministers. The atmosphere was quite lively and the progress was obviously smooth.
"Your Majesty! Urgent military information from Hebei!"
Yang Yan's voice broke the harmony in the hall.
Li Jingang raised his head and saw Yang Yan's serious expression, frowning slightly:
"Prime Minister Yang, aren't you in Xijing? Why are you rushing to the capital? Could it be that you have taken Longyou and Jiannan?"
He is now full of ambition and his focus is entirely on the prosperous south, so his attention to the north has inevitably slackened.
"They are not the Northern Di, but they are even worse than the Northern Di invaders!"
Yang Yan presented the military report in his hand, "Your Majesty, Zhao Muyun of Shuozhou captured Jinyang half a month ago, killed Xiao Lie in battle, and supported the Jin Prince Yinji to assist in the administration, declaring the recovery of Hedong!"
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