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Chapter 1504 Zhao Da's Military Review in Fengzhou

"The troops currently in Fengzhou City include our elite Jingse Army of three hundred men, our ace heavy cavalry. Every soldier can draw a three-stone bow, and both men and horses are heavily armored, equipped with hooked spears and powerful bows. They are capable of both close and long-range combat and are the elite force for charging and breaking through enemy lines."

"Secondly, there are 5,000 Japanese soldiers, who are also our core main force. The soldiers are all veterans who have been through many battles. They are well-trained, well-equipped, and armed with long swords, shields, and powerful bows. They can fight head-on and defend against the enemy."

"There are also more than 15,000 Nightshade Iron Cavalry. These are the old Nightshade troops that I gathered from the border of Qianzhou. They are all elite cavalrymen with superb horsemanship and fierce fighting tactics. They are equipped with scimitars and powerful bows and are good at long-distance raids and flanking maneuvers."

He paused, then pointed to the map and said.

“General, in addition to these core troops, we also have more than 30,000 garrison troops from the prefectures and counties in the northern border of Yuzhou. Most of these soldiers are from local farming families. Although their combat strength is slightly inferior, after these few days of bloody battles, they have also acquired a certain combat capability. They are equipped with spears, broadswords and bows and arrows, and are able to defend the city and defend against the enemy.”

"In addition, Li Yujing previously gave us 20,000 garrison troops in the prefectures and counties. The combat strength of these soldiers is comparable to that of the garrison troops in the northern border of Yuzhou. After these few days of reorganization, they are now ready to be put into battle. They are currently stationed in the west and south of the city, responsible for defending the city walls."

Shi Shouxin added.

"General, we still have some scattered troops, such as dozens of martial arts masters brought by Mr. Huang Shang. These people are highly skilled in combat and adept at individual fighting, and can play a crucial role at critical moments."

"There were also some surrendered Mongol soldiers and prisoners of war. After screening, more than a thousand people were selected to be incorporated into the auxiliary army, responsible for miscellaneous tasks such as transporting grain and repairing city walls."

Huyan Zan said.

"In this way, our total strength is now about 70,000 men, of which about 20,000 are elite troops, and the rest are garrison troops and auxiliary troops of prefectures and counties."

"Although their forces are not small, the Mongols also have tens of thousands of cavalry, as well as generals such as Sihanfei, Tolui, and Jochi. Their strength should not be underestimated. In fact, if we were to fight on the plains, we might not be their match."

After listening to everyone's reports, Zhao Kuangyin had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

"General, our advantage lies in defending the city. Fengzhou City has strong defenses, ample food supplies, and the soldiers are in high spirits after these days of bloody fighting."

"As long as we hold our ground and remain vigilant, it will not be easy for the Mongols to breach the city."

"Lu Yuqing said."

"That being said, we cannot let our guard down."

"The Mongol cavalry are skilled at night raids. If they launch a surprise attack tonight, the defenders on the city walls will be exhausted and may be able to take advantage of the situation."

Fan Zhi reminded him.

"Mr. Fan is right. One should always be wary of others. The actions of the Mongols today make me feel even more that they may be plotting something bad in secret."

Zhao Kuangyin took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes.

"General Pan, General Huyan, I order you to lead 5,000 Japanese troops to serve as reserves behind the city wall. Divide them into three teams and take turns resting. If any danger arises on the city wall, provide immediate reinforcements."

"In addition, have the Jingse Army and the Nightshade Cavalry prepare to be stationed inside the city gate. If the Mongols breach the city gate, they will be responsible for the counterattack and must keep the Mongols outside the city."

He looked at Pan Mei and Huyan Zan.

"Follow the order!"

Pan Mei and Hu Yanzan responded in unison.

"General Shi and General Huyan, you two are responsible for patrolling the city's defenses, especially the two key areas in the west and north of the city. Urge the soldiers to strengthen the defenses and check whether the defensive supplies such as logs, stones, and oil are sufficient to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

"At the same time, select elite soldiers to form night sentries, with one person stationed every hundred paces to closely monitor the movements of the Mongol camp. If any abnormality is found, report it immediately!"

Zhao Kuangyin then looked at Shi Shouxin and Hu Yanping.

"Yes, sir!" Shi Shouxin and Hu Yanping clasped their hands in obeisance and accepted the order.

"Mr. Huang Shang, thank you very much for your help today in repelling Si Hanfei's attack."

"If the Mongols launch a surprise attack tonight, we will need you to stay on the city wall and deal with their top experts."

Zhao Kuangyin turned to Huang Shang.

"General, rest assured, I will do my utmost to prevent the Mongol barbarians from succeeding."

Huang Shang nodded.

"General, I am willing to lead three thousand auxiliary troops to be responsible for the allocation of food and supplies, to ensure that the soldiers defending the city have sufficient supplies. In addition, I will organize the people in the city to strengthen the city's defenses and transport supplies for the city's defense, so that they can also participate in the defense of the city."

Shi Jingtang said.

"Good! General Shi's consideration is thorough. I will entrust this matter to you. You must ensure the supply of grain and materials and that there are no mistakes."

Zhao Kuangyin nodded in satisfaction.

After the meeting, the generals rose and left to perform their duties, and the entire city of Fengzhou instantly became busy.

Soldiers on the city wall are reinforcing it, nailing thick logs to the battlements to increase its defensive strength. Logs and stones are neatly piled up on the inner side of the wall, and oil is filled into earthenware jars and arranged next to the parapet, ready to be thrown down at any time.

The craftsmen repaired the damaged parts of the city wall, replacing the broken bricks and reinforcing them with mortar.

Pan Mei and Hu Yanzan led 5,000 Japanese soldiers to set up camp behind the city wall. The soldiers were divided into three teams: one team rested, one team cleaned weapons and checked equipment, and the other team drilled in the camp to maintain combat effectiveness.

The Jingse Army's three hundred heavy cavalry were stationed inside the north gate. Their warhorses were clad in heavy armor, and the knights sat on their backs, holding grappling hooks and long spears, their eyes fixed on the city gate, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

The Night Fury cavalry were stationed inside the east and west gates. The knights led their warhorses, pacing back and forth in the camp, their scimitars drawn and gleaming coldly.

The people in the city were also organized. The able-bodied men helped the soldiers carry logs, stones, kerosene and other supplies for defending the city, while the women boiled water and cooked in the city's kitchens to prepare supper for the soldiers.

A solemn atmosphere permeated the entire city of Fengzhou, from top to bottom.

As night fell, a waning moon hung in the sky, casting its cool light.

The Mongol camp outside Fengzhou City was silent, with only a few campfires flickering in the wind. Sparks drifted upwards with the wind and were frozen out not far away.

The sentries outside the camp hunched over, pacing back and forth, their eyes scanning the surroundings warily, seemingly no different from any other day.

But Zhao Kuangyin, inside Fengzhou City, still stood on the north gate, his black armor gleaming coldly in the moonlight, his hands gripping the dragon-patterned staff tightly, his knuckles white.

He took a deep breath; the air was filled with a faint smell of blood and kerosene. Then he turned to look at the soldiers behind him.

"Pass down the order: strengthen vigilance tonight. No one is allowed to leave their post without authorization. If a Mongol attack is discovered, immediately sound the bugle and launch a full-scale counterattack!"

Zhao Kuangyin gave the order in a deep voice.

"Follow the order!"

The guards responded in unison, their voices echoing through the night sky.

(End of this chapter)