Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

After Ren Yuan led the Northern Expeditionary Army into the city, he quickly made arrangements based on the current situation.

"Guan Sheng, Xu Ning, Yang Zhi, Zhang Qing, Deng Yuanjue, Sun Li, Ma Jin, and Ma Qiang."

This time, Ren Yuanyuan brought a large number of people with him, even Xu Ning, who usually stays at home, was mobilized, and Sun Li, who has long been stationed in Goryeo, was also transferred here, which shows the importance of this Northern Expedition in Dayi.

"Please give your instructions, brother."

Led by Guan Sheng, the generals who were named stepped forward and spoke to Ren Yuan.

"With Guan Sheng at the helm, you and the rest of you will be responsible for pursuing the Liao army. If possible, take Xijing as well. Yi Qing, as the strategist, you will come along as well."

After discussing it with Xu Guanzhong, Ren Yuan still gave Guan Sheng the opportunity to be the commander-in-chief, allowing him to lead the army to pursue the remnants of the Liao army and try to destroy the Liao Kingdom directly.

As for the rest of the people, they were left to prepare for dealing with the Jurchens and to give them a shock!

"Brother, rest assured, without Wuyan Guang, the Liao Kingdom is nothing but a bunch of defeated soldiers. Guan Sheng will definitely take Xijing and exterminate the Liao people!"

Guan Sheng was also excited. With so many people mobilized this time, Ren Yuan clearly designated him as the leader, which meant giving him the opportunity to be the commander-in-chief, and even the commander-in-chief of a mission to destroy a country!

As for manpower, each front-line combat unit of Dayi currently exceeds the original target of 10,000 men. The seven armies combined now number as many as 80,000 to 90,000, and if logistical support is included, the number exceeds 100,000. Who could have imagined a few years ago that this force of 100,000 would now be merely a detachment of Dayi's army?

“It’s a bit difficult to wipe them out completely. Taking Xijing will be enough. Of course, it would be even better if we could take back all of Liao’s territory as well.”

Ren Yuan said, "I don't ask you to do anything too difficult, and you shouldn't put too much pressure on yourselves. Just fight if you can."

"Yes!"

Guan Sheng didn't say much. The opportunity had been given; now it was up to him to seize it!

If he could destroy the Liao dynasty, then Guan Sheng would truly be no less accomplished than his ancestor!

"Brother, what about the remaining brothers..."

Xu Guanzhong looked at the remaining lineup: Lu Junyi, Lin Chong, Bian Xiang, Wu Song, Yuan Lang, Mi Sheng, Shan Shiqi, and Ren Yuan himself. The strength of the lineup was also at its maximum, and there were also Zhou Tong and Luo Zhenren, two pillars of strength.

If it weren't for the need to guard against the Western Song and Fang Ming forces, and the requirement for Liangshan to have people stationed there, Lu Zhishen, Sun An, and Du Xue would definitely have come as well.

"The rest of the brothers, let's rest for a day and launch an attack tomorrow! Let's give these Jurchens a good boost."

Ren Yuan looked at Ling Zhen.

"Ling Zhen, I need your artillery support tomorrow. Are there any artillery positions you'd like to use in this area?"

"Brother, we can set up a few heavy cannons on the city wall as defensive works. If we want the remaining cannons to be used to their fullest potential, the small hill to the north of the city is the best position."

Ling Zhen knew that this battle was also a test for his Shenji Army. If he succeeded, the Shenji Army would gradually become a very important combat force in Dayi, and could even become the fifth army in addition to the four armies of cavalry, infantry, navy, and guards!

So as soon as he arrived today, he quickly surveyed the terrain and found the most suitable position.

"Erlang."

After listening to Ling Zhen's words, Ren Yuan nodded and then called out Wu Song's name.

"What are your orders, brother?"

Upon hearing his name called, Wu Song immediately stepped forward.

"The Shenji Army's artillery positions are very important. Can the Fuhu Army defend them well?"

Ren Yuan asked.

"Brother, rest assured, as long as there is one member of my Tiger-Taming Army, the Jurchens will never be able to set foot on the Divine Machine Army's position!"

Wu Song patted his chest and guaranteed it.

"With Erlang here, I feel at ease."

Ren Yuan said to Wu Song with a smile.

"Brother, what about us?"

Mi Sheng couldn't help but get up and ask.

"Don't rush, this time, everyone has to participate."

Ren Yuan understood that Mi Sheng was worried that he wouldn't have any battles to fight.

"Great, brother! I want to be the vanguard!"

Mi Sheng immediately declared that he wanted to be a pioneer!

"Mi Sheng, I'm afraid this time the vanguard won't be able to make it."

Before Ren Yuan could speak, Xu Guanzhong spoke first.

"Huh? Strategist, why?"

Mi Sheng said, "Strategist, am I not your favorite general?"

"This battle is the first battle of our army's Northern Expedition, and it also involves the affairs of several predecessors, so the vanguard this time should be none other than these predecessors. Mi Sheng, you and Shi Qi will wait in the central army for the time being."

Xu Guanzhong spoke very tactfully, and Mi Sheng didn't quite understand, but Ren Yuan and the others did.

"Guanzhong, what's that person's background? Have you found out?"

Ren Yuan asked Xu Guanzhong.

"Third brother, you'd be better off asking us two old folks about this than asking the Xu family brat."

Zhou Tong then spoke.

"Tuoba Cang, he's one of the few remaining members of the Tuoba clan. He was a tough nut to crack back then. But if Master Luo's sword hadn't missed, he probably wouldn't be in this mess now."

“Xu told me that guy brought three apprentices, each of whom is highly skilled. So tomorrow, if that guy is here, the three of you will fight with me.”

Zhou Tong said that it's always a group of one master and three apprentices, and he's not afraid of anyone!

Lin Chong, Lu Junyi, and Ren Yuan exchanged glances, then simultaneously rose and clasped their hands in a fist salute.

"Yes, Master!"

“Brother Zhou, didn’t you say I missed? Then you should hand over Tuoba Cang to me.”

Master Luo said, "How dare you steal my man?"

"Two fists can't beat four hands, and even a mighty tiger can't suppress a pack of wolves. You can handle him, but he has three disciples. What about you? Are you expecting that Gongsun brat to fight all three of them? Besides, Gongsun brat is a strategist. What kind of strategist would resort to violence so easily?"

Zhou Tong said, "Old Luo, you're practically all alone, so don't bother me. Go deal with that ascetic you!"

"Alright then, I'll deal with that ascetic instead."

After thinking about it, Master Luo agreed. In terms of numbers, Zhou Tong and his disciples were indeed better able to match up.

"Bian Xiang, Wanyan Loushi is now in your hands."

Ren Yuan said to Bian Xiang that Wanyan Loushi, as the top general of the Jin Dynasty and the commander of the Jin army, was a good match for Bian Xiang. Moreover, after his three fellow disciples had to go and fight against others head-on, only Bian Xiang among the remaining people had the ability to command.

"Don't worry, brother. Wanyan Loushi won't be able to get past me! I will command the entire army well before you return."

Bian Xiang also said that he would take the job.

"Very good, I feel at ease with you here. Guanzhong, you explain the arrangements below!"

"Yes, brothers, please look at the map..."

……

The next day.

"Open the city gate!"

As the first rays of sunlight appeared, the border city gates burst open, and the Dayi army poured out, rushing swiftly towards the battlefield.

The Shenji Army and the Fuhu Army immediately seized the designated hillside and began setting up artillery positions.

The remaining troops, in the formation of the Crane Wing Sky Soaring Formation, methodically approached the Jin army camp!

"Woo!!!"

A desolate bugle call rang out in the Jin army camp. The Jin people reacted quickly. Before the Dayi army had fully approached, squads of soldiers also poured out of the Jin army camp, forming a similar formation to confront the Dayi army!

"You reacted quickly. Let's hold off for now and ask Ling Zhen when we can open fire."

Ren Yuan signaled the army to halt. The Jurchens were reacting so quickly that a direct assault was pointless, but artillery fire was still possible!

Let Dayi's artillery give you Jurchens a real boost!

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