After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

The border fort under the jurisdiction of Weizhou of Western Xia - Geta Village, which is the frontier against the Qinfeng Road of the Song Dynasty, and now it has become the garrison of Han Ming.

Walking on the blood-stained land, Han Ming looked at Douling Mountain in the distance.

It was the only way for Western Xia to attack the Qinfeng Road of the Song Dynasty, and it was also the only way for him to retreat to the Song territory.

"Has the letter been sent?"

Han Ming inspected the entire fortress and chatted with Yong Zeng behind him.

"Jing Yu personally delivered it, saying that he couldn't trust anyone else."

Yong Zeng answered immediately.

"Well, it suits his personality. He's quite steady."

Han Ming nodded slightly, then asked, "Who's covering the rear now?"

"General Yan Ming, take two thousand soldiers and horses to cover the rear."

"Call him back. There's no need to hide now. Let him reveal the ambush point."

Han Ming walked to the command platform of Geta Village with his hands behind his back, overlooking the entire fortress's interior and exterior layout from a high vantage point.

Hearing this, Yong Zeng immediately understood that this was the final game.

"Yes!"

Yong Zeng received the order and turned around to find someone to deliver a message to Yan Ming.

During the three days of rest in Geta Village, Yan Ming was the first to lead the team back, and brought bad news.

"General, the Xiangqing Army from Xiping Prefecture has already set out from Weizhou and is heading towards Shangyikou."

If you want to attack the Qinfeng Road of the Song Dynasty from Weizhou, you must take the southwest route of Geta Zhai - Shangyikou - Douling.

Among them, Douling is a canyon in the shape of a line of sky, and Shangyikou is the outer entrance and exit of Douling.

"What a pity! If it were in the past, I would have set up an ambush here and attacked him, but now I don't have the time."

Han Ming raised his head and looked towards the direction he came from, his eyes darkening as he shouted coldly, "Yan Ming!"

"I am here!" Yan Ming immediately saluted with his fists.

"There's no need to keep Geta Village. Consider this a great gift from me to everyone in Qinfeng Road. Thank you for your support in this battle."

"But we can't waste it. If Zang Xiling doesn't exist, he'll definitely have to transit through here. We need to stock up on gunpowder and kerosene, and find a few smart and capable people to teach the Xixia people a lesson."

After Han Ming issued the military order, he called on all the soldiers to mount their horses and headed straight for Shangyikou from the south gate of Geta Village, crossed Douling Mountain, and entered the territory of the Song Dynasty.

But after a few days, a huge pass appeared in front of Han Ming and other soldiers. This was Xiaoguan, known as "one of the four major passes in Guanzhong"!

"When the wind has settled and the waves have calmed, the road home is safe, and no one will dream of Xiaoguan anymore."

Han Ming looked at the huge pass with a smile, feeling touched.

"Strategy..."

Behind him, Yong Zeng, Jing Yu and Yan Ming looked at each other, wondering what Han Ming had remembered.

"Everyone, enter the customs!"

Han Ming was the first to ride his horse and arrived near Xiaoguan.

There, a group of guards watched Han Ming and his group approaching.

"I am Liu Chang, the general guarding Xiaoguan Pass, and I would like to greet Han Jinglüe!"

The leading general immediately stepped forward and guided Han Ming and others into the pass.

"General Liu, there's no need for formalities. Has Envoy Chen conveyed the relevant information to you?"

Han Ming asked as soon as he dismounted.

"Please rest assured, Han Jinglue. Lord Chen's message has been delivered. I will later set up defenses outside Xiaoguan as the first line of defense."

Liu Chang immediately understood and reported the entire series of arrangements to Han Ming.

"General Liu has been guarding Xiaoguan Pass for many years, so I am naturally relieved. But please remember, do not engage the enemy head-on. When the time comes, immediately retreat to Shengqiang Village, clear the road, and let the enemy enter the pass."

Han Ming's words were shocking, but Liu Chang and the generals seemed to have been mentally prepared and were not too surprised.

"Yes, General, please rest assured. I will ensure that the mission is completed!"

Liu Chang was not a pretentious or artificial person. Han Ming's victories in Tuotuokou and Weizhou made him, a veteran of the military, admire him very much, so he naturally obeyed his orders.

"General Liu, you have worked hard. After the battle, Lord Chen and I will jointly submit a petition to commend you for your achievements."

Han Ming patted the other person on the shoulder, encouraged him, and then called on his men to quickly enter the pass and continue to turn south.

Standing on the Xiaoguan Pass, Liu Chang looked at the well-organized Yongxing Army and felt uneasy.

"I wonder when I will be able to command such an elite force?"

No one could answer Liu Chang's mumbling. Perhaps his wish would come true after the victory of this battle and the day when military reform was implemented nationwide.

Han Ming's whereabouts after 'escaping' southward back to Song territory could not be hidden from the eyes of various forces.

At the same time, due to Xue Xiang's "extensive publicity", the entire Shaanxi Province fell into a state of panic and fear.

Far away in the capital city of Bianliang, the situation suddenly changed, and the word "defeat" was once again presented on the dragon table of Emperor Renzong.

This time, the old emperor's years of self-control could no longer keep him calm, and he kicked the table to the ground, with all the officials lying on the ground without saying a word.

"In the Battle of Lingzhouchuan, an ambush led to the entire army's defeat. What was Han Ming doing?!"

Holding the memorial sent by Xue Xiang, the old emperor unscrupulously displayed the power he had accumulated over the years in the Wende Hall, and even the officials of the Censorate were at a loss.

After all, for Emperor Renzong, this was a war to avenge his previous humiliation before his death.

He doesn't want to lose, and he can't lose!

The original Qingli Peace Agreement was a yoke weighing on him and a key point for future generations to evaluate him.

He originally thought that there was no hope of revenge in this life, but when he was old, Han Jingyuan appeared and gave him hope.

Now he was told that Han Ming was defeated in Lingzhouchuan. The blow was no less than the despair brought to him by Han Zhang's defeat in Haoshuichuan.

"Where is he now?!"

"Why haven't you reported the relevant situation to the court yet?"

"Is he trying to emulate his predecessors and deceive his superiors and subordinates?!"

"Why is there no news about the army of the Duke of England and others? What are they doing?!"

There was an indelible trace of pain and a hint of disappointment on Emperor Renzong's wrinkled old face.

"Your Majesty, this was sent by Xue Xiang at the end of November. It's only been a dozen days now, and perhaps there's a turnaround on the front line!"

Old man Zeng Mingzhong couldn't imagine what kind of responsibilities he would have to bear if the Song Dynasty was defeated in this battle.

Although the group of people beside and behind him are very quiet now, who knows if they will start biting him madly in the next second like sharks smelling blood and flesh.

Zeng Mingzhong was sweating profusely and he kept speaking to calm the furious dragon that was Emperor Renzong.

"Turning point?!"

"What kind of situation do you think will lead to a turning point?"

The old emperor was like a giant beast choosing its prey, pressing down with terrifying aura.

No one said a word. No one knew the specific situation on the front line. Even Han Zhang and Fu Yanguo from the Political Affairs Hall didn't know how to persuade the angry emperor.

"Send a message to the front lines, telling Xue Xiang that if Han Ming dares to return to Jingzhao Prefecture after a defeat, he will be immediately dismissed from office and taken back to the capital."

"If we can contact the Duke of Ying, tell him that he will command the front lines and must stabilize the situation and prevent the Western Xia from breaking through the border!"

When Emperor Renzong finished speaking, everyone was terrified, knowing that Han Ming had really offended the emperor this time.

"His Majesty..."

In the end, Han Zhang couldn't bear it and called out to the furious Emperor Renzong in a low voice.

"Gentlemen, please retreat!"

Emperor Renzong leaned sideways on the armrest of the dragon throne, panting and speaking with displeasure.

Seeing that the emperor was angry, Tai Jian didn't dare to say anything and left with his mouth shut.

But everyone was thinking of one thing in their hearts - Han Ming's good days are over.

When this storm passes, they will definitely pull this guy down and banish him to Qiongzhou to fish for the rest of his life.