I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 491 Killing like crazy! The Song Dynasty's Western Army fights to restore its reputation

September 14th, afternoon.

The capital of Xixia, Xingqing Mansion.

Inside the palace hall, a group of Dangxiang nobles were once again summoned by Prime Minister Mo Zang Epang.

After Mo Zang Epang received the letters from Wei Ming Xu De and Wei Ming A Ji.

I was very excited.

He did not expect that Di Qing and Su Liang had no intention of attacking Xia, and were willing to give Xixia a sum of money for "refusing to help Liao and Jin."

When he thought about it carefully, he didn't find it strange.

The Song Dynasty has never been warlike.

Moreover, if the Song Dynasty destroyed Western Xia, the fierce and barbaric people of Western Xia would only hinder the Song Dynasty, and the resulting civil unrest would be more difficult to deal with than destroying Xia.

This gave him confidence.

He had to squeeze some money out of these people quickly.

Otherwise, once the two sides negotiate a ceasefire, this group of people will definitely be stingy again.

"Everyone, a great war is imminent ahead, and the imperial treasury is tight. We urgently need some military funds to prepare in advance to prevent invasion by the Song people or even the Zuosiluo tribe."

"Now I have sent Mo Zang Duo Hu to defend Zhuolao City, and we have Wei Ming brothers guarding the north bank of the Yellow River. In addition, there are more than 100,000 soldiers and civilians transporting military rations and building fortifications. The food and drink consumption of these more than 100,000 people is very high..."

Mo Zang Epang repeated the same words he had spoken two days ago.

But this time he downplayed the difficulties of running the government and emphasized the hard work of the soldiers on the border and the shortage of military funds.

These Tangut nobles were already tired of hearing Mei Zang Epang's words.

An old man interrupted him directly.

"Prime Minister Mei Zang, we have donated money and materials quite a lot! If we didn't support the court, do you think you could still sit in the position of prime minister safely? Everything should be done in moderation. We donate money and materials in the hope that the court will become better, not to let the money and materials fall into someone's pocket!"

The certain person naturally refers to Mei Zang Epang.

Mo Zang Epang frequently asked the court for money, but the Western Xia court was getting worse and worse.

At this time, someone else said, "Prime Minister Mei Zang, your words are comparable to those of Su Liang of Song. Why don't you go to the bank of the Yellow River in person? If you can persuade the Song army to retreat, I will give you as much grain as you need!"

"Yes, don't talk nonsense here! You can't do anything practical, but just want to reduce our strength. Don't think we don't know that even the late emperor never did this when he was alive!"

……

Suddenly.

A group of Tangut nobles pointed at Mo Zang Epang and started to curse him.

This is not the first or second time that Mo Zang Epang has faced such insults.

In the past he always lowered his posture and let the other party take as much as possible, but this time the other party's insults played exactly what he wanted.

"Shut up, everyone!" Mei Zang Epang suddenly raised his voice.

The Dangxiang nobles were all stunned. They didn't expect that Mei Zang Epang would be so bold when asking for help.

"I, Mo Zang Epang, will put on my armor and go to the bank of the Yellow River tomorrow to fight the Song army. If the Song army is allowed to cross the Yellow River, I will resign as prime minister and let you choose someone else!"

"But I have a premise."

"You must provide three months of food and fodder for the 100,000 soldiers at the border. If you can do this, I will sign the military order immediately and go to the border tomorrow. How do you think?"

Mo Zang Epang puffed out his chest, stared with his eyes, and his face was very serious.

The hall suddenly became quiet.

The Dangxiang nobles did not expect that Mei Zang Epang would suddenly become strong.

After the Tangut nobles looked at each other for a few seconds, an old man stood up.

"Yes. Before noon tomorrow, we will gather the money and food needed for 100,000 soldiers and horses, and you can do whatever you want with them. However, if you make the Song army cross the Yellow River, in addition to resigning as prime minister, you must also return all the food and grass. If the food and grass are exhausted, you can use the wealth of your family to pay for it. If the wealth is not enough, you can pay with your life. How do you think?"

The Tangut nobles were very clear about this.

Only if Western Xia is stable can their position be stable, so they are willing to take a gamble.

"Sure!" Mo Zang Epang agreed very readily.

At this moment, he was eager to reach the bank of the Yellow River immediately.

Such a great achievement cannot be enjoyed by the two brothers Weiming alone, he also wants to have a share of it.

……

September 15th, afternoon.

Mo Zang Epang sent people to count the money and grain account books provided by the Tangut nobles, and directly instructed his personal soldiers to transport all the money and grain to Zhuolao City before dusk the next day.

Then, at dusk, he led three thousand cavalrymen and rushed to the Western Xia border.

……

September 15th, late at night, close to midnight.

The moon is round like a jade plate.

The clear moonlight shines on the slowly flowing water of the Yellow River, creating ripples.

There was silence on both sides of the river.

At this moment, eight thousand soldiers responsible for operating catapults and crossbows have quietly taken their positions with various weapons.

Followed by.

Three thousand bridge-building soldiers who were good at swimming were all dressed in gray clothes and divided into three groups. They dragged the boats and wooden boards hidden behind the bushes and sand towards the river.

At this moment, the flow of the Yellow River is very slow.

The best way to cross the Yellow River is to connect boats into a bridge.

After the boats were connected together and the wooden boards that had been cut long ago were laid on top, the cavalry could cross the river quickly.

South bank of the river.

The Western Xia built several tall wooden towers beside the river bank. There were bright flames on the towers and Western Xia soldiers patrolled on them.

However, their visibility is only about 200 meters.

As long as the Song Dynasty doesn't make too much noise, they might be able to discover it if we build a bridge in the middle of the river.

"Build a bridge!"

A general waved his hand and shouted in a low voice.

Suddenly.

Flat-bed boats specially built for crossing the river were pulled forward.

The bridge builders were all barefoot, with hemp ropes tied around their waists, and quickly jumped into the icy river.

The water of the Yellow River was very cold at this time, but no one hesitated at all.

The Western soldiers were well aware of the hatred between the Song Dynasty and the Western Xia.

This was the first large-scale battle between the Song Dynasty and Western Xia after the Qingli period.

Everyone was holding a grudge in their hearts, and they all vowed to avenge their predecessors.

Therefore, I am full of energy.

boom! boom! boom!
The boats were connected to each other and fixed with hemp ropes, and then wooden boards were laid on top, making them very stable.

The Tower Bridge soldiers were very fast.

Just when it was being laid in the middle of the river, a patrolman standing on a wooden tower on the opposite bank discovered something.

"The Song army has crossed the river! The Song army has crossed the river! The Song army has crossed the river!"

The soldier immediately waved the torch wildly and shouted.

Not long after.

The patrolling soldiers on the wooden tower on the opposite bank waved torches, and the Xixia soldiers patrolling below immediately ran towards the Weiming Army camp.

This move was fully expected by the Song Dynasty soldiers.

The catapults and crossbows on the shore were already ready. As long as they got close, they would be greeted by a frenzied attack from the Song Dynasty, even wind, fire and thunder.

At this moment, 10,000 vanguard troops were ready in three routes.

Their task is arduous.

On the one hand, they had to drive away the Xixia soldiers who were disguised as civilians, and on the other hand, they had to open up a path for the soldiers behind them.

A quarter of an hour later.

Weiming Xude and Weiming Aji came out of the tent in panic. They looked at the light on the river with surprise on their faces.

"This Su Liang actually lied to me!"

Weiming Xude took a long breath, and then said to the general beside him: "Quickly implement our previous plan, send 5,000 soldiers to drive away the 8,000 civilians holding bows and crossbows to fight with the Song soldiers, and we will lead the main force to retreat towards Zhuolao City!"

"Yes." The general immediately ran towards the camp.

Not long after.

After the three boat bridges were built, 10,000 vanguard troops began to cross the river on horseback.

now.

The bridge builders were all soaking in the water, holding the bridge with their hands.

On the other side, a group of soldiers holding bows and arrows rushed towards the river, intending to intercept the Song army.

At this time, catapults and crossbows came in handy.

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!
Countless stones and huge iron arrows flew to the other side. Although most of them could not hurt the Western Xia soldiers, they were enough to deter the enemy and cover the vanguard of the Song Dynasty.

at the same time.

Several wind and fire bombs were also tied to the bed crossbow.

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!
Boom! Boom! Boom!

Like thunder and lightning from the sky.

The disguised civilians were so frightened that they dared not move forward.

The Xixia soldiers behind were furious and kept hacking and killing those who were retreating, forcing them to keep charging. When these people rushed to the river bank and fought fiercely with the Song army, it would be difficult for them to return.

Half an hour later.

The first few hundred people in the vanguard rushed to the other side.

These people were all holding bows and crossbows. They started shooting as soon as they got ashore, and then threw two wind and fire bombs.

After killing hundreds of civilians, he shouted, "Those who surrender will not be killed! Those who surrender will not be killed!"

Suddenly.

The civilians dropped their weapons and lay on the ground with their hands on their heads.

Soon, they fell to the ground.

at this time.

Weiming Xude and Weiming Aji led more than 10,000 Weiming soldiers and rushed towards Zhuolao City.

soon.

Di Qing led 10,000 light cavalry, and Xu Mang led 500 Longyu soldiers to the other side.

Their mission was to set up an ambush in front of Wei Mingxude and wipe out all these people.

at the same time.

The other 8,000 cavalrymen responsible for the pursuit also reached the other side, and then through the path created by the vanguard army, they quickly chased after Weiming Xude and others.

All of this was done smoothly and executed very well.

……

South bank of the Yellow River.

Su Liang stood on a hillside and looked at both sides of the river.

When Di Qing led his army to the other side of the Yellow River, it meant that the outcome of the battle had been decided. It depended on how, under Di Qing's command, the Song army could annihilate the enemy with the least losses.

The Western Xia Weiming Army was actually quite powerful.

If they really fought with the Song army, even if the Song army could win, it would be difficult to wipe them out completely. The bad thing was that Wei Mingxu wanted to fight the Song army with his brain, but he ended up falling into Su Liang's trap.

If Li Yuanhao, the founding monarch of Western Xia, were still alive, he would definitely not have suffered such a loss.

He always likes to push forward without thinking in battle.

If you lose the fight, just admit defeat; if you win, just ask for money and food. It's that simple.

If they try to play tricks on the Song Dynasty, they will only be courting their own death.

……

An hour later.

The 10,000-man vanguard army has almost taken control of the situation on the other side of the river.

On the other side of the river were only eight thousand civilians and several thousand Xixia miscellaneous soldiers.

The main force fled without a fight.

They were frightened by the momentum of the Song soldiers and their fighting effectiveness was greatly reduced.

Either surrender or escape.

Su Liang also came to the river bank. Liu Sandao brought several personal guards, holding shields, and protected Su Liang tightly.

Di Qing made the announcement in advance.

Even if Su Liang had a few scratches on his skin, these people would be punished by military law, with at least twenty strokes of the cane.

at this time.

Su Liang suddenly turned around to look at Liu Sandao and asked, "Where is Mr. Qiao?"

Just now, Mr. Qiao was following Su Liang, but now he is nowhere to be seen.

A guard behind him said, "Your Excellency, Mr. Qiao just went to relieve himself!"

"Got to pee? Look who that is?" Su Liang pointed forward.

Liu Sandao took a closer look.

There was a man in gray riding a horse in front of him, rushing forward with his head down, obviously trying to cross the river.

There is a sword on his back and a broken arm, it is undoubtedly One-Armed Joe.

Behind him were five other people, all veterans from the Northwest.

"Pull them back!" Su Liang said with a smile.

These old men are the treasures of the Western Army. Su Liang is counting on them to lead the people of the Northwest to develop the Northwest!
Not long after.

Mr. Qiao and the other six people walked back with their heads hung.

"Zhongcheng, I...we want to go to the other side and chop off a few heads of Xixia soldiers to avenge those old friends who died. Don't worry, we will never bring discredit to the Western Army!" said Lao Qiao.

These people are veterans of the Northwest.

I felt unwilling to stay behind before such a big battle.

They were not afraid of death at all. Besides, they were not part of the Western Army, so they did not have to consider disobeying military orders. They just wanted to kill a few Western Xia soldiers for their own pleasure.

Su Liang looked at Old Qiao and said seriously, "Mr. Qiao, you still have great use. Don't take any more risks. Just follow my arrangements."

"Yes." The six people stood aside obediently.

……

An hour later.

Di Qing and more than 10,000 people took a detour to overtake the Weiming army and headed straight for the ambush position, while the 8,000 Western Xia soldiers responsible for the pursuit followed closely behind these Weiming troops.

In front of the Weiming army.

Weiming Xude and Weiming Aji were riding their horses at full speed, their faces covered with sweat.

"How come these... these... Song soldiers are so fast? Shouldn't they be fighting fiercely with those who stayed behind?"

Wei Mingxude was puzzled as the speed of the Song soldiers was too fast.

Weiming Aji pulled the horse rope and ran while saying, "Fortunately, their horses are not as good as ours, so they should not be able to catch up with us. Once we climb over those two hills and get closer to Zhuoluo City, they will not dare to chase us!"

Weiming Xude nodded and continued to run.

At this moment, the two brothers only wanted to reach Zhuolao City as quickly as possible, and had no intention of fighting a fierce battle with the Song army.

……

More than half an hour later.

Di Qing, Xu Mang and others were lying in ambush on a hillside, with everything ready.

Soon, they heard the sound of horse hooves.

Di Qing was overjoyed. He shouted to the soldiers behind him: "Brothers, it's time for us to avenge our previous humiliation."

"Back then, we were defeated at Sanchuankou and the reputation of the Western Army was completely ruined. We were defeated at Haoshuichuan for the second time, resulting in more than 10,000 casualties. We were defeated at Dingchuan Village for the third time, and more than 9,400 soldiers were wiped out. One battle was worse than the last, and the people called us useless. Now it's time for us to redeem ourselves!"

Di Qing said this.

Just like fire igniting dry wood, it immediately drew out the murderous intent of the soldiers.

Soldiers are the power of their general, and the general is the courage of his soldiers.

At this moment, the team is in the best position to fight.

Then, Di Qing said to Xu Mang beside him: "Longyu Army, use wind, fire and thunder first, then wind and fire spears, and then bows and crossbows, and finally join us to surround and annihilate them."

"Yes!" Xu Mang bowed.

The Longyu Army is the treasure of the Song Dynasty, so Di Qing would naturally not let them fall into danger.

As the sound of horse hooves became louder and louder, the Song Dynasty soldiers became excited.

This battle.

It is enough to let the world know that the soldiers of the Song Dynasty are not soldiers who draw salaries without doing anything, nor are they soldiers who only know how to lose battles.

Soldiers also need such military merits to allow their families to live a better life.

Everyone looked forward with serious expressions.

This battle.

Everyone has been holding it in for too long.

……

And it was less than three miles away from the crowd.

Weiming Xude shouted excitedly: "Brothers, if we can get over the hill ahead, we will be safe. Charge!"

The 10,000 Weiming soldiers behind him are the assets of the entire Weiming family.

Wait until you enter Zhuolao City.

These soldiers will be scattered among the soldiers of the Mo Zang family, but he still has the ability to call them.

This is the guarantee of his future wealth and glory, so he must absolutely protect these soldiers.

Just as the Xixia soldiers were rushing forward.

Suddenly, I saw a large black shadow appearing in the distance.

Before they could see clearly, bursts of firearms and the sounds of arrows breaking through the air were heard from a distance.

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!
boom! boom! boom!
Almost in the blink of an eye, the cavalry team of Zhuola City fell into chaos.

There are pursuers behind and interceptions in front.

They have nowhere to go.

A Xixia soldier shouted in fear: "It's Song soldiers, we've been ambushed by Song soldiers!"

Weiming Xude and Weiming Aji were hiding behind a group of personal soldiers and were both stunned.

They really couldn't understand why Song soldiers appeared in front of them. It was simply impossible.

"Prime Minister Di Shu of the Song Dynasty is here, surrender immediately!"

"Prime Minister Di Shu of the Song Dynasty is here, surrender immediately!"

"Prime Minister Di Shu of the Song Dynasty is here, surrender immediately!"

……

At the front line of the Song army, several men with huge voices shouted at the top of their lungs.

The name of Di Qing was enough to terrify those Xixia soldiers.

And this moment.

Di Qing sat behind the cavalry, wearing his gold-rimmed mask, with disheveled hair, and was about to enter the god of war mode.

Not long after.

The eight thousand Song Dynasty pursuers also arrived.

The two sides were getting closer and closer, and then they started fighting in this vast mountain area.

Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet.

When the 10,000-strong Song Dynasty vanguard army crossed the river, they still showed sympathy for the surrendered civilians.

Those who surrender will not be killed.

But at this moment, for both Song and Xia, it was either you die or I die, there was no third possibility.

Cavalry charge, hand-to-hand combat after falling off the horse, all items are weapons, and all moves are killing skills.

Finally, Di Qing and Xu Mang also rushed in and killed a lot of people.

……

At dawn, the sky turned pale in the distance.

The vast hillside was filled with a strong smell of blood.

The battle is drawing to a close.

Eighteen thousand soldiers of the Song Dynasty wiped out more than ten thousand soldiers of the Western Xia Weiming Army.

Wei Ming Xude and Wei Ming Aji, one was hacked to death and the other was shot and turned into a hedgehog.

The Western Song soldiers also suffered heavy casualties.

Some had broken arms, some had broken legs, some had arrows in their chests...

Some of the surviving Song soldiers laughed crazily, some cried bitterly, and some held swords and knives, still looking for Xixia soldiers to stab and stab...

This battle was not easy and everyone is proud of it.

This time, we finally avenged the deceased Western soldiers and the many Northwestern people who were looted and killed.

Di Qing sat on a stone, looking at the rising sun in the distance, and murmured, "Mr. Fan, your spirit in heaven can be comforted. Even though the northwest has lost you, it will never be bullied by the Western Xia!"

……

On the city wall of Zhuolao City.

A burly middle-aged man in military armor looked towards the east with a stern expression.

He was the Western Xia general who ruled Zhuolao City, Mo Zang Duohu from the Mo Zang family.

Two hours ago.

He then learned that the Song army had surrounded the Weiming army thirty miles to the east, but he did not lead his troops out of the city.

Because his mission was to defend Zhuolao City and he was not allowed to go into battle without military orders.

At this moment, he didn't know that Mo Zang Epang was rushing towards here.

At this time.

A soldier ran over and reported: "General, we learned from the investigation ahead that more than 10,000 Weiming soldiers were wiped out by the Song army."

There was not much emotion on Mei Zang Duo Hu's face.

He thought for a moment, looked at a personal soldier beside him, and said, "Quickly pass this information to the court. The situation has changed. The Weiming Army has been completely annihilated."

"First inform the Queen Mother of this news, and then inform the Prime Minister." He added.

(End of this chapter)