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"Otherwise, we'll just starve to death on the south bank of the Yalu River,"

"Or the entire army may withdraw from the mountains and valleys."

A large area on the south bank of the Yalu River

Although it belonged to the Jin Kingdom at this time

However, the Jin Dynasty only established the Helan Road on the easternmost coastline.

The other mountainous areas are inhabited by savages.

Some were taken away by the Jin dynasty as female slaves.

The remaining Jin dynasty was so lazy that it didn't even bother to collect taxes.

Those mountainous areas,

Unsuitable for marching

It is also not suitable to withdraw troops.

It's not even suitable for survival!

If the Jin army is cut off from their retreat after crossing the river...

Then we must go south to Anzhou.

The easiest way back is through the river valley northeast of Anju.

Throughout the entire process, they were constantly at risk of being pursued or ambushed by the Ming army.

Wanyan Zongfu continued, "Even if the Ming navy doesn't come to cut off the river,"

"But can we really take Baozhou City?"

"The Ming army held firm in the city,"

"We suffered heavy casualties during the siege,"

"This is probably exactly what the Ming army wanted to see."

"Although our Great Jin warriors are fierce and brave,"

"But we've never been good at siege warfare."

"The Ming army wasn't even afraid of being besieged,"

"They can enter the river from the sea at any time,"

"Transport the grain to outside Baozhou City."

"Then what should we do?" Wanyan Zongbi asked.

Wanyan Zongfu said, "Send more soldiers to garrison Posu Road."

Wanyan Zongbi asked, "Where are all these soldiers?"

The Jin dynasty was truly short of troops.

The coastal road was cut off by Li Bao.

Troops must be stationed in all cities along the Liaoxi Corridor for defense.

Chapter 3122 Attacking the City Upon Landing

Especially Jinzhou,

That place really does produce brocade!

It is one of the areas with high taxation.

We must absolutely not allow the Ming army to plunder us.

In Lushun, there were also Yelü Yudu and others.

He led a group of people from various ethnic groups who had come to join him.

Relying on the Great Wall at Zhenhaikou, it looms menacingly there.

The Jin state must station troops along the Dalian-Jinzhou line.

Now we have to station troops on the north bank of the Yalu River again?

The reason why the Jin Dynasty gave Baozhou and the six cities of Jiangdong to Goryeo was because...

The reason why Zhu Di of later generations granted that large area to Korea was...

It's because of the complex terrain and insufficient population in the surrounding area.

Having too few troops is useless.

With too many troops stationed, military supplies became scarce.

Most of the grain had to be transported from other places.

But we have no choice but to defend this place.

Once the city of Vasuru is captured...

The Ming army was then able to march on Fengcheng City, which would later become known as Fengcheng.

That place was important even during the Liao Dynasty.

The prefecture was changed to a state, and the state was changed back to a prefecture several times.

It was even renamed "Kaifeng Prefecture" by the Liao Dynasty at one point.

It shares the same name as the capital of the Song Dynasty.

Now it is Kaizhou of the Jin Dynasty.

It shares the same name as the capital of Goryeo (Korea).

Take this place,

The Ming army continued its northward advance.

We can then strike directly into Liaoyang, the heart of the Jin Dynasty!

At that time, Li Bao of the Liaoxi Corridor,

Yelü Yudu of Lushunkou

And there's Zhe Yanzhi on the Yalu River side.

They can launch a three-pronged attack on Liaoyang simultaneously.

Wanyan Zongfu dared not cross the river to attack the city.

They dared not withdraw their troops at this point.

They might even have to continue to reinforce and station troops there.

The Goryeo-Balhae people who were previously taken away by the Jin army,

The grain has just been planted in the Fuzhou area.

Several thousand people were forcibly relocated there by Wanyan Zongfu.

One thousand able-bodied men were selected to form the city's garrison.

The rest were settled in nearby mountain gullies where they were reclaimed.

Establish more watchtowers and fortifications.

Once the Ming army is discovered to have crossed the river...

All the men from the nearby villages were to enter the city to defend it.

...

Zhe Yanzhi received the news.

He personally traveled by boat to Baozhou.

Accompanied by Li Cheng,

Zhe Yanzhi arrived at the opposite bank of Posu Road City.

He picked up the binoculars and observed for quite a while:

"The Jurchens are merely reinforcing their troops,"

"Never considered attacking the city?"

Li Cheng laughed and said, "Last time, Wanyan Zonggan personally led his army across the river."

"They're just besieging but not attacking,"

"To force the Goryeo garrison to surrender."

"Baozhou was a fortified city built by the Liao Dynasty,"

"When the Goryeo soldiers were stationed there,"

"The Jurchens were not easy to conquer."

"Now it's the turn of my Ming soldiers to guard the position,"

"How dare the Jin soldiers charge headlong into us?"

Zhe Yanzhi licked his lips: "I actually hope the Jurchens come and attack."

"How can you achieve military merit without fighting?"

Li Cheng urged, "Our army's newly formed Yalu River Navy,"

"The soldiers and warships all came from the Dongting Lake naval force,"

"They have completely controlled this stretch of the Yalu River, which is dozens of miles long."

"Our troops can cross the river at any time,"

"They would occasionally raid and plunder the villages across the river,"

"How about forcing the Jin soldiers to come out of the city to fight?"

"How many Jin soldiers are in the city across the street?" Zhe Yan asked.

Li Cheng said, "At least three thousand or more."

"There might be four or five thousand."

Zhe Yanzhi hesitated and said, "His Majesty sent a letter with these instructions."

"Let us not head north for the time being."

"The main troops are stationed in Boju and Pyongyang,"

"It can tie down the Jin army,"

"Secondly, it can gradually encroach upon the territory of Goryeo."

"In case someone crosses the river without authorization,"

"What if we ruin His Majesty's plans?"

"It's just a small-scale disturbance,"

"And they don't launch large-scale military operations,"

"What could possibly be delayed?"

Chapter 3123 Guarding the Golden Man

Li Cheng's troops underwent reorganization.

Another batch was eliminated.

The rest of them completed their costume changes.

They also acquired many powerful crossbows.

Although they had fewer soldiers at their disposal,