Chapter 897 Chapter 897, Reclaiming the Dan River
The territory of Western Liao was further north than that of Western Liang, and as they lived a nomadic life, every winter was the most difficult time for the people of Western Liao. When they ran out of food, they would cross the border, invade Western Liang, and rob the people of Western Liang of their wealth and food.
This year, the people of Ganzhouwei lived a peaceful life. Whenever people from Western Liao showed up, they would be killed by the cavalry who arrived quickly.
On the evening of the ninth day of November, dinner was served half an hour earlier in Ganwei Military Town. After Wang Wu and his companions had finished their meal, they were given some dry food and followed the serious-looking captain out of the city gate, heading towards Yunlian Mountain on foot.
On the way, Wang Wu's heart was pounding.
Everyone in Xiliang knew that the Western Liao people had occupied the Dan River at the foot of Yunlian Mountain. Yunlian Mountain belonged to the territory of Xiliang, but no one stood up to take it back. He still remembered the pain and disappointment on the gentleman's face when he talked about this time.
Looking at the solemn and dignified army, Wang Wu swallowed his saliva. Could it be that they were going to seize Dan River now?
After traveling for a whole day and a night, Wang Wu and his companions arrived at the foot of Yunlian Mountain in the evening of the next day and saw the camp where the Western Liao people were stationed.
At this moment, Wang Wu was certain that they were really coming to seize Dan River. He felt a little excited, but more nervous and worried.
Wang Wu quietly came to the captain's side and asked: "Captain, are we the only ones going to fight the Western Liao people?"
The captain glanced at Wang Wu and said, "Although you have been training for more than two months, you have never seen blood. This time I just brought you here to broaden your horizons."
Wang Wu: "Then who will fight the Western Liao people?"
The captain said, "Don't ask. Just stay put." He paused and said, "If you have the guts, when the fight starts, you can rush up and see some blood."
The captain didn't say anything more after that. As it got dark, Wang Wu tightened his cotton coat, took out some dry food and started eating.
In the middle of the night, Wang Wu wanted to go to the bathroom. Just as he bent down and stood up, he saw cavalrymen passing by and heading straight for the Western Liao camp.
Wang Wu felt dazzled by the following scenes.
Dozens of men in black quietly sneaked into the Western Liao camp and killed the patrolmen in a few moves. Then the gate of the Western Liao camp opened wide and teams of cavalry swarmed in.
What followed was deafening shouts of fighting and killing.
He watched as the Great Xia cavalry rushed into the Western Liao camp as if it were no man's land, and quickly dealt with the looters from previous years.
Seeing some people from Western Liao taking advantage of the chaos to run out, Wang Wu got excited and rushed over with the sword he had just been given.
At daybreak, the 20,000 Western Liao soldiers stationed at the foot of Yunlian Mountain were all killed or wounded.
Wang Wu stared blankly at the Western Liao people around him who were hacked to death by him. He didn't come to his senses until the captain came over with his men.
"Boy, you can do it, you have blood!"
The captain praised Wang Wu generously, then threw him a shovel and said, "Alright, don't just stand there. Lord Xiao has given the order to build a military base here immediately. Everyone, get moving quickly."
"Let's build the city wall first. When Western Liao sends more people, we'll kill as many as they come."
Only at this time did Wang Wu realize that they were brought here not to kill the Western Liao people, but to build a military town.
In the Western Liao army camp, Cao Dan came to Xiao Yeyang with an excited look on his face and said, "Sir, the 20,000 Western Liao troops stationed here have been completely wiped out. Those who tried to escape back to report the news were also intercepted and killed by Commander Bu."
Before today, Cao Dan was more polite to Xiao Yeyang. He was grateful to Xiao Yeyang for solving the problem of food and clothing for the soldiers. But after this raid on the Western Liao camp, he admired this man from the bottom of his heart.
Xiao Yeyang nodded: "Although the Western Liao people haven't sent any message back, we still can't let our guard down. Send out more sentries, and report immediately if the Western Liao people make any movement."
Ganzhou City, Xiao Mansion.
Daohua and Gu Jian both knew that Xiao Yeyang was going to lead the cavalry to seize Danhe. They had been worried these days, until November 12, when the secret guards in the mansion received a letter sent by carrier pigeon, and they finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Master, Danhe has been taken back."
Gu Jian had a pleased smile on his face: "It's worth it for Ye Yang to run around training troops for the past year. Finally, there are some results."
Daohua smiled and nodded: "Danhe has just been recaptured. Xiao Yeyang will definitely not come back immediately. I have to send him some food and daily necessities." After saying that, she took the maid downstairs to prepare things.
At the foot of Yunlian Mountain, Gandan Town, the third important military town on the Ganzhou defense line, is rising up bit by bit thanks to the dedicated construction of the soldiers.
In the temporary tent, Xiao Yeyang stood silently in front of the sand table.
Ganzhou Wei originally had 40,000 border troops. Lanwu Wei transferred 20,000 troops, and he recruited 10,000 troops himself, for a total of 70,000 troops.
Twenty thousand soldiers were left behind in Ganxuan Town and Ganwei Town respectively, and the rest were transferred to Gandan Town which was under construction.
If we take back the Dan River, Western Liao will definitely react.
Sure enough, on the seventh day after the Dan River was recaptured, thousands of Western Liao cavalry appeared at the foot of Yunlian Mountain.
The team leader was someone Xiao Yeyang knew.
"Master Xiao, how are you?"
Xiao Yeyang stood on the several-meter-high city wall, looking at Yelu Kangda on horseback in the distance, and said with a smile: "Prince Yelu, we meet again!"
Yelu Kanda looked at the cut-off water source, his brows furrowed tightly. "Master Xiao, Western Liao and Daxia are living in peace. Are you trying to destroy the peace between the two countries?"
Xiao Yeyang sneered, "Your Highness, you're wrong. Yunlian Mountain is Daxia's territory. You've occupied it for over a decade, and I've simply retaken it. If anyone is to blame for destroying the peace between the two countries, it should be you, Western Liao. So, do you want to be an enemy of Daxia?"
Yelu Kangda's eyes grew cold. When he was sent as an envoy to Daxia two years ago, he had seen that Xiao Yeyang was a tough opponent. He did not expect that the royal family of Daxia would actually send him to Xiliang.
Looking at the Daxia soldiers lined up neatly on the city wall, Yelu Kangda felt annoyed. Now that Western Liao was still unable to start a war with Daxia, Danhe had to let go for the time being.
"Master Xiao, my Western Liao hopes to coexist peacefully with Daxia. We were stationed here before because Daxia's border troops did not stop us. We thought you acquiesced. Master Xiao, please do not misunderstand."
Xiao Yeyang showed a look of sarcasm, and he was too lazy to argue with Yelu Kangda: "Prince Yelu, I am telling you clearly now that no one is allowed to set foot on the territory of Daxia."
Yelu Kangda's eyes darkened and he said, "Master Xiao, I'm just passing by today, so I won't disturb you." After saying that, he turned around and left on his horse.
Xiao Yeyang silently watched Yelu Kangda's departing back and did not stop him.
Because of Yelu Kangda's arrival, the news that Xiao Yeyang led the cavalry to recapture the Dan River spread.
The people of Ganzhou Wei were all excited and thrilled.
Now that the Dan River has been recaptured, there will be water in the fields next year. Combined with high-yield crops, their lives will get better and better.
The officials of the garrison were all filled with joy and happiness. The better Ganzhou Garrison became, the better their lives would be.
When the commanders of Jinweiwei and Lanwuwei heard the news, they happened to be drinking together.
Zhu Jianzhong was stunned for a moment and looked at Pang Guang: "Did you guess that Xiao Yeyang was going to seize Danhe a long time ago?"
Pang Guang nodded: "Xiao Yeyang wants horses and border troops, he must be doing something big."
Zhu Jianzhong sighed, "By taking back Danhe, Xiao Yeyang has finally established a firm foothold in Xiliang."
Unlike others, Commander-in-Chief Wei Hongcai showed no joy after receiving the news, but instead looked solemn.
After taking back Danhe, Xiao Yeyang's reputation has been completely established in Xiliang. It will be even more difficult to drive him away in the future!
At the same time, Xiao Yeyang sent the memorial to retake Danhe to the capital at full speed.
(End of this chapter)
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