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"Now I am willing to submit to the Ming Dynasty and serve as a lowly soldier."
"Write another letter to inform the clansmen to act as inside agents,"
"Even if our clansmen cannot perform great deeds for the Ming Dynasty,"
"It's still possible to pass on some military intelligence."
Yue Fei asked the leaders of the various rebel armies:
"This guy's only problem is causing trouble for you guys,"
"Are there still people being massacred in Shanxi?"
Before the rebel leaders could answer,
Han Chang quickly said:
"No, absolutely not!"
"My unit has been stationed in the clouds,"
“That area used to be Liao territory.”
"It wasn't until last year that I went south with the army,"
"The initial siege of Taiyuan was ineffective,"
"We've run into a wall again in Shouyang,"
"In the end, they were utterly defeated by General Zhang."
"Where would they find the time to slaughter the people of the Ming Dynasty?"
The leaders nodded.
I only heard of this person last year.
We had never dealt with each other before.
Yue Fei then said to the leaders of the rebel army:
"The surrender of an enemy general is a major event,"
"Moreover, this person also has relatives who serve as officials in the Jin state,"
"I must report to Lord Zhang before he can make a decision."
"Don't rush to make a move,"
"Take these people into custody for the time being."
"Thank you, General!"
Han Chang kowtowed repeatedly.
All he wants now is a meal.
Yue Fei was in Wutai County.
They stayed for a full six days.
Let the starving soldiers eat something quickly.
At the same time, those rebel armies were reorganized.
They selected able-bodied men to form three thousand local soldiers.
The elderly and infirm who are eliminated can take food home.
There are military rations left behind by the Jin soldiers in Wutai County.
Local gentry also came to offer their support to the troops.
To prove that he was loyal to the Ming Dynasty,
Yue Fei did not experience a severe food shortage in the short term.
Their unit,
They marched here from Hebei province.
Although we didn't fight many tough battles.
However, its strategic significance is considerable.
This forced the Jin army to abandon Xinzhou and Daizhou.
Twenty days later, Yue Fei led his troops to catch up with Zhang Guangdao's main force.
The army marched north.
Take over the cities of Xinzhou and Daizhou counties.
To continue north, they had to break through Yanmen Pass.
Of course, there are also other checkpoints and fortresses.
For example, attacking the earthen fortress.
We can march on Wuzhou (Shenchi).
Another example is the attack on Pingxingzhai (Pingxingguan).
We can march on Lingqiu.
Such a passage,
There are seven or eight of them.
Anyway, no matter which way you shoot,
They all had to force their way out.
Because we had already reached the border between the Song and Liao dynasties.
All mountain passes have fortified passes and strongholds.
The Song and Liao states continuously strengthened their defenses year after year.
No place was easy to conquer.
Some passages even have several checkpoints.
For example, Yanmen Pass belongs to the dual-pass system.
It is divided into the East Pass and the West Pass.
Chapter 3160 Forging the Great Wall
After passing Xixing Pass and heading north,
There were also fortified passes built by the Liao Dynasty.
If troops are sent to Yanmen...
We must break through three formidable passes in succession.
Only then could the Ming army break into Shuozhou.
Zhang Guangdao solicited opinions, saying:
"This year I will lead troops on a northern expedition,"
"Originally, we only planned to take back Xinzhou and Daizhou,"
"To recover the former Song Dynasty's territory in Shanxi."
"But unexpectedly, General Yue launched a surprise attack by crossing the mountains,"
"The Jurchens were so frightened that they fled back to Liao territory."
"Gentlemen, tell me, which direction should we attack next?"
The Ming army in Taiyuan,
Because Yue Fei rushed in.
The strategic goals have been achieved ahead of schedule.
Li Jinyi suggested:
"Perhaps we should postpone our northward journey,"
"Anyway, we've already recovered our homeland."
"Stockpile more food next year,"
"Together with the Hebei army."
"At that time, the Shanxi and Hebei routes will advance simultaneously,"
"Reclaim the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun in one fell swoop!"
This is very conservative.
But it's an extremely safe and reliable playing style.
Yao Pingzhong, however, said, "We can launch a fierce attack on Tudeng Village to the northwest."
"Charge towards Wuzhou!"
"Cooperating remotely with Han Shizhong's troops,"
"Completely reclaim the prefectures, military districts, and counties of the former Song Dynasty in Shanxi!"
The generals spoke one after another.
Say anything.
Some even suggested that
The main force launched a strong attack on Yanmen Pass.
They tied down a large number of Jin soldiers.
Then send a detachment to attack Dashi Village.
As long as we take Dashi Village...
Then we can leave the mountains and take Yingzhou directly.
As a result,
To cut off the Jin troops' connection with Datong from Shuozhou to the west.
Heading north, we can directly take Datong and reclaim Yunzhou.
Anyway,
In any case, no one was willing to launch a direct attack on Yanmen Pass.
Even if you keep bombarding it with artillery,
Even taking Yanmen Pass would have to wait until winter.
North of Yanmen Pass,
There are also two formidable passes blocking our way.
Only Guo Yaoshi and Yue Fei remained silent.
Zhang Guangdao asked, "What does General Guo think?"
Compared to his previous arrogance,
Pharmacist Guo is being very low-key these days, and he chuckled:
"You can hit it anywhere."
"Where is General Yue?" Zhang Guangdao asked again.
Yue Fei was a general in the Hebei war zone.
Naturally, the interests of Hebei must be taken into account.
"A strong attack on Pingxingguan (the bottle-shaped fortress) is possible."