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"My minister agrees!"

Zhao Junsheng didn't want to wait any longer. The Rouran people repeatedly violated the border. Although they didn't get any benefits in the past two years, they were always harassed by the Rouran people. Zhao Junsheng decided to deal with Beiliang and Tuyuhun first. Then go all out to deal with Rouran.

"Since all the ministers agree to send troops to attack Beiliang, then this time, Beiliang will be dealt with at once!"

After Zhao Junsheng finished speaking, he glanced at the generals, "Cao Jiao, I appoint you as General Zhengxi, and command [-] horse and infantry troops to conquer Beiliang!"

Cao Jiao stood up and clasped his fists and said, "I obey the order!"

Zhao Junsheng said again: "Come here, send someone to Fucheng City to pass the decree to Mu Liyan, ordering him to send [-] troops to attack Beiliang in a big fight and pull the valley. Before the tenth day of September, we must reach Guzang City and join the imperial army. Otherwise, I will investigate him for the crime of delaying the fighter!"

A draft imperial edict was written by Hanlin Waiting Edict and sent to Dongfang Chen. Dongfang Chen read it and handed it to Cui Hao for review, but found nothing wrong, so he asked someone to copy it and hand it over to Zhao Junsheng for review. Gai Yuxi, and then hand it over to Menxia Province to send eunuchs with Yulin Jiashi to Fucheng City to pass the decree.

It is now May, and there are still four months left until September to attack the city of Guzang. It seems that there is plenty of time, but in fact, it is also very rushed. It is not easy to prepare dry food for at least two months for an army of [-]. It is an easy task, and other supplies need to be prepared, and the soldiers need to be mobilized, which will take time.

When Zhao Junsheng returned to the inner palace, it was already dark, and lights were lit everywhere in the palace.

Hua Mulan came over and took off his dragon robe and crown for him, and changed him into cooler ordinary clothes.

During the meal, Hua Mulan said while picking up vegetables for the child: "I heard that there will be a war again, and I thought you were going to fight in person again, so I was worried to death!"

Zhao Junsheng shook his head and said, "It's just a small country in Beiliang, and I don't need my royal conquest. If I do it every time, those generals should say that I don't give them a chance!"

"I heard that you made Cao Jiao the commander-in-chief. Is it safe to fight Beiliang this time? I heard that Beiliang's strength is not weak!"

Zhao Junsheng shook his head: "Do you know how much Beiliang lost in Tuyuhun this time? Less than 5000 of the [-] cavalry fled back. Beiliang was beaten and disabled this time. Now we are joining forces with Tuyuhun, Juqu Mu Even if Qiang is a god descending to earth, he will be defeated!"

Chapter 759 The Wolf Comes Again!

The extraordinary reaction of the Qianguo court's decision to send troops to attack Beiliang was also far beyond Shi Yin's expectations. According to Mu Liyan's request, Shiyin's request to Zhao Junsheng was to ask the Qianguo court to order the guard of Jincheng to cooperate with the dispatch of troops. .

There are not many defenders in Jincheng, only 5000 people, and at least 1000 people must be left to guard, and at most 4000 people can only be dispatched. Even if Yang Nandang's 2000 people are counted, there are only 6000 people, and Tuyuhun can dispatch [-] cavalry. In the second battle, Tuyuhun completely took the lead.

But the situation is different now. The imperial court of Qian Kingdom is going to dispatch 5 troops to crusade against Beiliang. This formation makes Shi Yin a little worried and afraid. Beiliang has been maimed by Tuyuhun. Is it necessary for Qian Kingdom to dispatch [-] troops?

Shi Yin felt uneasy after thinking left and right, so he immediately sent someone to rush back to Fucheng City to report the matter to Mu Liyan, and he must dare to spread the news before the envoys from the Qian Kingdom arrived in Fucheng City, so that the Mu Liyan had a plan, so as not to be caught off guard.

Later, Shi Yin went to the palace to meet with Zhao Junsheng, and asked to return to Tuyuhun to serve as a liaison mission between the two sides, so as to reduce obstacles and eliminate unnecessary misunderstandings that may occur for the two sides to cooperate in the crusade against Beiliang.

After consideration, Zhao Junsheng agreed to let Shi Yin return to Tuyuhun, and ordered someone to prepare some rewards for Shi Yin to take back to Mu Liyan. Shi Yin expressed his deep gratitude on behalf of Mu Liyan.

In mid-July, Zhao Junsheng invited Cao Jiao into the palace to inquire about the progress of preparations for the expedition.

"I see your Majesty!"

Zhao Junsheng put the brush on the pen stand, looked up at Cao Jiao and asked, "I called you here today to ask how your preparations for the expedition are going!"

Cao Jiao clasped his fists and replied: "Go back to Your Majesty, the preparations are almost ready, and we will be able to set off in a few days!"

Zhao Junsheng got up from behind the case and walked out, "This is also the first time you have led so many soldiers and horses into battle. I am relieved of you. Beiliang lost 5000 people in the battle of Tuyuhun, which is already a serious injury. , itself is a small country with a small population and a small territory, I believe you can fight this battle well, don't put too much pressure on it, let go and fight!"

"Yes, my minister, please remember!"

"By the way, has the marching route been determined yet?" Zhao Junsheng remembered and asked casually.

The distance from Qianjing to Jincheng is not close, even if it is a straight-line distance, it is close to 5 miles. If the marching route of [-] horses is not well planned, it will not only consume a lot of food and grass, but also delay a lot of time.

Cao Jiao said: "I discussed with the generals of the various armies and the soldiers, and thought that it would be very easy to take Pingcheng, Yunzhong, Huaishuo, Woye, Bogulu, and finally follow the Yellow River from Bogulu to Jincheng. It is flat, and the last time His Majesty led his troops to fight against Da Qian and Xi Juan, he walked this road, and many generals and schools in the army have walked this road, so they are familiar with it, so there shouldn’t be any problems!"

Zhao Junsheng frowned and said: "The last time I led the army to take this road was because of the needs of the war, so I had to go this way, but this time is different. If I took the road last time, the distance would be much longer! The bandits, the remnants of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the remnants of the forces have basically been wiped out, and even the miscellaneous Hus in Bingzhou and Hetao areas have surrendered, so there should be no danger on the march, and there is no need to formulate the marching route like marching abroad Be cautious and conservative!"

Cao Jiao clasped his fists and said, "I will go back and discuss with the generals of the various armies and the soldiers, and try to work out a route that is the closest and best to the march!"

One day later, Cao Jiao came to the palace for an audience with a new marching route map.

Zhao Junsheng received him, unfolded the marching route map he brought and spread it on the imperial case. The new marching route was to start from Qianjing, pass through Youzhou, pass through Dingzhou along the way, and pass through Jingxing Pass at the foot of Taihang Mountain to enter Bingzhou. Then go west all the way through Jinyang, arrive at Tujing Town, cross the Yellow River, and then head west all the way to Tongwan City. After a short rest in Tongwan City, set off again and go westward through the Z-shaped area of ​​the Yellow River and finally arrive at Jincheng. Although the route is not a straight line, they are all near this line. There are towns along the way, so you will not lose your way, and the water source is still sufficient.

Zhao Junsheng closed the marching route map and handed it to Cao Jiao: "This marching route is well established, when do you plan to start?"

"Everything is ready, please make a decision, Your Majesty!"

Zhao Junsheng said: "Then let's set off in two days, but now is the hot weather, the length and time of the march must be arranged, and enough anti-heat medicine must be prepared for emergencies!"

"I obey my orders!"

Two days later, the army set off to march. Zhao Junsheng went to the altar outside the city to worship the general, and appointed Cao Jiao as the Marshal of the Western Expedition, leading an army of [-] to conquer Beiliang. He took off the sword hanging from his waist to represent his identity Put it in Cao Jiao's hands, with this knife, Cao Jiao can cut anyone in the [-] army who refuses to obey orders, and the effect is similar to that of Shangfang's sword.

Cao Jiao took the Emperor's Blade and stood up, turned around and faced the 5 horses on the school field, and raised it violently, "All the soldiers listen to my orders, and send troops to Beiliang!"

The phalanx turned to face the gate of the camp one by one, six people in a row, one row after another, and drove out of the camp. The 5 horses walked for half an hour before the school field was empty.

There are [-] cavalry among the [-] troops that set off this time. This is the main force of the battle. The number should not be too small. The rest are infantry, mainly used to attack the city, and generally do not participate in field battles. It is really insufficient or a last resort. Also pull up to resist the charge of the cavalry. As long as they don't encounter heavy cavalry, the [-] infantry can withstand the frontal charge of [-] light cavalry.

On August [-], Cao Jiao led an army to Jincheng, and sent people to Guzang to order Juqu Mujian to surrender.

Beiliang already knew that Qianguo had sent troops, and sent someone to ask Rouran for help a month ago. He put his hope on Rouran, if Rouran was willing to send troops, the battle would be fought.

Juqu Mujian was actively preparing for the battle, but refused to surrender. He also sent his younger brother Juqu Donglai to lead [-] troops outside the south gate of the city to meet the Qian army.

Qianjing.

Although the Mid-Autumn Festival has passed, the temperature is still very high. Zhao Junsheng fanned the wind with a cattail fan in one hand, and threw a piece of ice into the sour plum soup with a tong in the other hand. After taking a sip, every pore of his body felt cool.

"Your Majesty, the Rouran people are on the move!" Lu Xuanbo hurried in to report.

Zhao Junsheng frowned: "How many people? Where did they go?"

"There are more than 1 people. The news was sent out five days ago. The news shows that they went south along Sushui River. According to Rouran Qingqi's marching speed, they should have reached Junji Mountain by now!"

Zhao Junsheng got up suddenly and walked around in the hall. Soon he stopped and shouted outside: "Come here, call all the ministers to discuss!"

The ministers rushed over quickly, Zhao Junsheng didn't talk nonsense, and said directly: "I just received the news that the Rouran people dispatched [-] cavalry to kill me towards the border, and we have probably reached Junji Mountain by now!"

Dongfang Chen frowned and said: "Now is the time when the water and grass are plentiful. In the past, even if the Rouran people wanted to go out, they had to wait until after autumn to raise their horses to be strong and fat. It's too early to go out now!"

Cui Hao stood up and said: "Ruochen's guess is right. The Rouran people are probably dispatched this time to cooperate with Beiliang in resisting my Dagan's attack. Juqu Mujian must have promised Wu Ti some benefits, otherwise Wu Ti It is impossible to attack us at this time!"

Zhao Junsheng waved his hand: "Let's not talk about this now, the Rouran people are already on the way, we still have time to plan and deal with it, Zhu Qing, let's talk about your ideas!"

Dongfang Chen cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, it is too late to send troops from Ganjing. Since they have taken the road of Junji Mountain, they will take down Bigan City first, otherwise they will not dare to attack my northern defense line with peace of mind. I suggest that you immediately Send someone to send an order to the guards of Bigan City as quickly as possible, let them send people to reconnaissance, and once they find that the Rouran people are really going towards them, they should immediately send people to report, and strictly guard against them, waiting for reinforcements!"

"At the same time, I ordered Sima Chuzhi to organize troops to take the initiative to attack!"

Zhao Junsheng didn't quite agree with Dongfang Chen's idea. The grassland is vast, if you don't know the whereabouts of Rouran, how can you meet him?

"Now that the people in Rouran have all learned their skills, I'm afraid they won't be honest and keep attacking Bigan City. I'm worried that Wu Ti will only use a small amount of troops to stare at Bigan City. How can our army meet them? How can we meet them without even knowing where they are?"

Gao Xu stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, in the past, our northern defense line was repeatedly breached by the Rouran people because we were always caught off guard and were not prepared enough, but this time we got the news in advance and had enough time to deploy defenses! This time In the past two years, we have heightened and strengthened the cities and fortresses on the northern defense line. It is impossible for Rouran people to break through as easily as before. Now the towns of Woye, Huaishuo, and Wuchuan have more than [-] troops. As long as they have enough Even if the Rouran people only surround one city and attack it fiercely, with their siege ability, the defenders can hold on for a month! In this way, we will have enough time to dispatch our troops!"