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Chapter 186 Before and After

Several people present were all military attachés from Dajin, and they knew very well that the military attachés in the imperial court had been chaotic and there were too many officers over the years.Official position can only represent the high ground of status, but not the number of troops it commands.But generally speaking, it is impossible to be a Jiedushi with real power in a state without three to five thousand soldiers in hand.

When Guo Ning was at the Feijunhe camp at the beginning of the year, he was able to gather more than [-] people.Later, I heard that he went to Zhongdu, hugged the thighs of the current Emperor Dajin and Prime Minister Tudan, and doubled the strength of the army, so it was not difficult.

However, after discussing several times with Yang Wan, Zhao Yu and others, they all felt that Guo Ning's troops should not be more powerful.

The imperial court had transferred troops to Jinshan several times before, and the strength of the Central Capital was constantly weakening. The only military guards that had not been mobilized were only [-].If Guo Ning really had tens of thousands of tigers in his hands, and the whole Zhongdu could be settled, why would he leave Zhongdu?To be a Marshal directly in the Daxing Mansion of Central Capital, and to be in charge of the military administration of the imperial court, wouldn't that be more honorable than a mere festival town?
This person made a fuss in Zhongdu, but was kicked to Shandong East Road in the end.In the final analysis, it was because Guo Ning didn't know that the water in Zhongdu was deep and the water was shallow, and his own strength was insufficient.

Therefore, Guo Ning can have three to five thousand soldiers on the other side of Laizhou, not more.

Continuing to calculate from this, would Guo Ning really come out with all his strength to rescue Yidu?

impossible.

The Mongols invaded Hebei this time, fought for more than two months, and captured dozens of cities.The generals stationed in various places in Dajin also slowly figured out the truth.That reason is that the Mongols are absolutely invincible in field battles, but if they sit and defend, they may have something to look forward to:

Maybe, the Mongolian lords think that the city next door is more prosperous, so why not go to the next door?
So in the past month or so, no Jin army dared to face the Mongolian army in the wild.

That's why the Mongolian army's combat method has changed from the original iron cavalry driving long to the iron cavalry behind the formation, and a large number of surrendered troops rush to the front, slashing at the original colleagues with knives and pulling nails for the Mongolian army.

The generals concluded that Guo Ning must also think so.

Then Guo Ning himself has been guarding the border at the back of Monan Mountain for many years. After so many years, isn't it enough that he was cheated by the court?When he gathered troops in Tangbo, Hebei, he clearly didn't take the imperial court seriously. How could he suddenly become loyal now?
Alas, who was not a loyal minister in the first place, but times have changed, and there is no other choice.

From the standpoint of Shimobodieer and others, Jiedushi such as Guo Ning, who possesses strong power, has similar identities with Shimobodieer and others, and the ending they face is also similar.In the end, either die or serve Mongolia. After choosing one, the road ahead will be wider.

As for the support army sent by Guo Ning...

"This guy, do you think we are fools, holding this bait, do you expect us to swallow it?" Shi Mobodi'er continued to sneer.

Yang Wan nodded, and Zhao Yu also nodded.

Both Shi Mobodie'er and Yang Wan were born as warriors in northern Xinjiang, so their experience in fighting is no worse than anyone else's.And Zhao Yu is from a family of generals. His father, Zhao Kun, and elder brother, Zhao Gui, both served as the guards of Qianhu and Wanhu in northern Xinjiang. Although they are young, they have good eyesight.

If it weren't for Da Jin being too weak to force the subordinates to be helpless, these three people would have been promising backbones in the army.

With Guo Ning's trick, it is easy to deceive others, but it is very rare to deceive the three of them.

"But..." Zhao Yu hesitated for a moment: "We say it's a bait, will the Mongolian nobles believe it?"

Yang Wan replied: "The noble Mongolian will only let us fight and see the result."

All three were silent.

Experienced warriors know that the situation on the battlefield is ever-changing, and there is no such thing as an exhaustive strategy.The three felt that this was a bait put out by Guo Ning, and it was just a judgment made by the three based on their vision.Of course they can say with confidence that they are [-]%, [-]%, [-]% sure.

But given their status, how can they have the confidence that the Mongolian nobles will definitely listen?
To determine the authenticity of the bait, the best way is to take a bite.

I heard that Guo Ning was extremely brave, and he was the best among the hundreds of thousands of troops in northern Xinjiang.If the third general is lured out by his fake reinforcements, he will inevitably be hit hard at some time and place, and the one that bears the brunt must suffer heavy losses.

If you want to take a bite, you must be prepared to suffer.

These surrendered soldiers who surrendered to the Mongolian army were used to do this.Otherwise, where would they have the opportunity to attack Zichuan City and burn, kill and loot to their heart's content?

Now that you are a dog, don't just think about eating meat.The master gave the meat to eat, and then asked you to work hard.Sometimes you have to chew on bones, sometimes you have to swallow bait, and sometimes you have to step on traps.You have to bark and rush forward.You can't even wait for the master's order, you have to take the initiative yourself.

Otherwise, there are so many people who are willing to be dogs, why do Mongolian nobles love you so much?Useful people may have to pick and choose to find them. Aren’t useful dogs all over the place?

The important thing is, even if the dog stepped on the trap, swallowed the poisonous bait, and died, what loss would it have for the Mongolian army?

Since there is no loss, it is possible to ascertain the enemy's movements, which is beneficial and not costly. Wouldn't it be beautiful?

"Who's going?" Shi Mobodie'er said with a sinister smile, "I won't go, if you go, I'll cover behind."

Zhao Yu's eyes were fixed: "Whoever goes will not go, what you say doesn't count."

"Boy...you say it again?" Shi Mobodier suddenly got up and stood in front of Zhao Yu.

This Khitan has a strong physique and a tall stature, standing in front of the seriously injured Zhao Yu, it seems as if he can blow him over with just one breath.

On the side, Yang Wan stepped between the two of them, and said coldly: "What we say doesn't count, what the noble Mongolians say counts. And if you don't want to bite the bait, just cooperate with us well."

"what?"

Shi Mobodier was about to ask questions, when there was a flicker of light and shadow outside the tent, several people came in.

The leader was Jata Lahun, who regarded himself as the supervisor of the army, and the other was the subordinate of the fourth prince Tuo Lei. Under the order of the fourth prince, Naminfu, the Mongolian centurion who actually controlled the surrendered soldiers and generals.Behind the two, there are interpreters and a few nakes.

Then the first hound came in, panting with its tongue out, and circled around the tent.

As soon as Jia Taluhun entered the tent, he shouted loudly: "Centurion, look. Sure enough, Zhao Yu came here after receiving the military report! These three people only want to plunder, but they dare not fight!"

Shi Mobodier was about to scold, Yang Wan took out the military newspaper with a face full of fear, and offered it with both hands.

"Naminfu Centurion, it's not that we are afraid. It's that Guo Ning is known for being good at fighting. He mobilized thousands of people to support Yidu. fight."

"Guo Ning? Thousands of people?" Naminfu was taken aback.

Yang Wandao: "Yes, that guy probably dispatched the main force of the whole army!"

Zhao Ting nodded: "Ah, that's right!"

Shi Mobodie'er bent over and rolled his eyes twice: "So, we are discussing how to stop him..."

Na Minfu waved his hand, indicating that the three generals need not say more.

How difficult Guo Ning is to deal with, Na Minfu knows better than the fourth prince Tuo Lei.This person led thousands of people to Yidu, how could Zhao Yu and other generals stop him?What's more, these generals attacked the city a few days ago, and the damage was indeed not small... Only the fourth prince himself, and even more Mongolian warriors, went out together to get rid of this scourge!

What we need to do now is to immediately confirm whether this military report is true or not, and if it is true, we must immediately stop Guo Ning's march!

Now he has a decision.

"Jatarahun, there are still thousands of your subordinates, right? Set off now to harass the enemy, exhaust the enemy, and entangle the enemy!"

Jatarah was taken aback.Just as he was waiting to speak, Yang Wan said in a deep voice: "My department has 2000 people, and we will be able to set off tomorrow, as the successor of General Jata!"

Zhao Yu also said: "I will immediately organize the army and set off tomorrow!"

Shimobodier said with emotion: "Me too!"

Naminf nodded.

He patted Jatarahun on the shoulder: "You must order soldiers immediately! You will send troops when I finish drinking half a jug of kumiss; you will be on your way when the stars are on; tomorrow morning when the horse manure goes out , you cross the Zishui River and reach the west of Yidu!"

Jatarahun felt the joy of taking on the big responsibility suddenly, but also felt that something was wrong.

But in front of Naminfu, how can he think too much?
He had no choice but to answer in a deep voice: "Obey!"

"As for you..." Naminfu turned to the other three generals: "I will only give you half a night to organize your troops! Tonight, when the stars are brightest, you will also send troops!"

Two hours in half a night?Enough is enough, if Guo Ning really has some plans, two hours later, it will be enough for us to see how this idiot Jata Rahun dies!
At present, all three generals are in command.

(End of this chapter)