The Golden Family, rising from the Western Regions

Chapter 67 Golden State Situation

Today, the small Wuya Village has become a huge military camp.

It brought together nearly 20,000 troops from Yinshan, Beihai and Jinzhou.

The troops stationed in the core area are naturally Xiao Simo's six-academy troops.

In the big tent, Xiao Simo sat on a Hu bed, listening to a Khitan soldier's report with a serious expression.

"The Naiman army has entered Jinshan Mountain and occupied many passes leading to the Naiman tribe, defending the dangerous terrain."

"The number of troops is about 20,000~"

"We also discovered numerous Naiman scouts on the west side of Jinshan. We engaged in several encounters, with both sides winning and losing."

Listening to his subordinates' reports, Xiao Simo's expression remained unchanged, his eyes fixed on a Jinshan map on the table.

Although it is very simple, the main mountain passes leading to the Mongolian grasslands are clearly marked on it.

However, Xiao Simo placed symbols representing the Naiman people at the locations of these mountain passes.

After the soldier finished speaking, Xiao Linta, a Khitan general standing beside the map, pointed at the mountain passes occupied by the Naimans and said, "The Naimans are ambitious and have long coveted our northern border."

"They had long been prepared to send troops to Jinzhou, but the Qarlugs were too incompetent, and the Naiman's plan failed."

Another general, Xiao Tuladuo, nodded heavily and said in a humming voice, "That's right."

"Naiman scouts have appeared in Jinzhou, and they are trying to find out our details."

"They probably already have a pretty good understanding of the situation in Golden State."

During this period, the Dongdu Army remained in Wuya Village without making any movement, but Xiao Simo sent dozens of scouts into the Altai Mountains to inquire about the situation of the Naiman people.

Make a decision and then act.

But the Naimans were also not idle, and they also sent people to inquire about the situation of the Dongdu Army.

Both sides are testing each other and preparing for an offensive.

"Go down!"

Xiao Simo waved to the scouts and said softly, "You've worked hard."

"Each of you shall take ten sheep. When the brothers who died in battle return to the Eastern Capital, they shall take thirty and send them home."

Scouts are a very dangerous type of soldier with the highest mortality rate.

Therefore, Xiao Simo must give sufficient rewards, triple the rewards for deaths in battle.

The scouts who survived and obtained important intelligence will also be remembered for their merits and will definitely be promoted first when the opportunity arises.

Only in this way can the scouts be willing to risk their lives and truly gather information, rather than just muddle through.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward." After paying his respects, the scout turned and left the tent.

Then, Xiao Simo looked at the generals on both sides and said in a deep voice, "Tell me what you think. How should we fight this battle?"

The Naiman people have mobilized 20,000 troops in Jinshan, overlooking Jinzhou from a high vantage point.

It also occupies important mountain passes and has terrain advantages.

This battle is not easy to fight.

"The terrain in Jinshan is complex and the environment is changeable. Moreover, the Naimans have taken the lead and have already guarded the important mountain passes. If we attack by force, we will inevitably suffer heavy losses." Xiao Linta said.

"Perhaps we can find a way to lure them down the mountain and eliminate them on the Golden State prairie."

Xiao Simo shook his head gently: "Naiman people are not fools."

"Now that our Eastern Capital army has gathered, Jinzhou's military strength is at its peak. The Naimans will never advance westward at this time."

If it really goes as Xiao Linta planned, the situation will be simple. Jinzhou is Xiao Simo's home court and he has the advantage.

Even if he had to destroy the entire Jinzhou, he would definitely keep all the Naiman people alive.

Unfortunately, the Naimans would not be so unwise.

At that time, when the Naimans gathered their army in Jinshan, the situation of the Qarlugs was very good.

The Naimans only had to wait for the Qarluk people to wear down the morale of the Dongdu Army, and then they could take advantage of the situation and advance westward, joining forces with the Qarluk people to destroy the Dongdu Army.

But now, the situation in Jinzhou has changed far beyond the Naiman people's expectations.

The Karluk rebellion was easily suppressed and the Eastern Capital Army remained intact.

At this time, as long as Taiyanghan was still clear-headed, he would never rashly enter Jinzhou.

After all, the Naiman people had no obvious advantage in terms of military strength over the Dongdu Army. Even if they captured Jinzhou, it would be a miserable victory, and they might be taken advantage of by other enemies of the Naiman people.

Of course, another way is to continue to fight with the Naimans.

In winter, Jinshan is covered with heavy snow and is extremely cold, with an average temperature about ten degrees cooler than that of Jinzhou Grassland.

The Naimans certainly couldn't hold out in the mountains.

But this method doesn't work for Xiao Simo because he doesn't have time.

Wang Ting was also his enemy. He couldn't stay in Jinzhou forever and give Wang Ting an opportunity to take advantage of him.

In short, the upcoming battle will be a huge challenge for both sides.

"Your Majesty, Buyiluhei Khan can be our friend. He can help us cross the Jinshan Mountain." Xiao Tuladuo mentioned Buyiluhei Khan again.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Simo nodded silently and asked in a deep voice.

"Has there been any news from the envoys who went to the Northern Naiman?"

Xiao Tuladuo shook his head and said, "Not yet. Judging from the time, they may have just arrived in Northern Naiman."

Xiao Simo said, "Send someone over and tell them that all the requests made by Buyilukhei Khan can be granted."

"Let the Northern Naiman army move south as quickly as possible."

"Yes!"

A few days ago, Xiao Yanyan had specifically told Xiao Simo that Buyilukhei Khan might not be trustworthy and that he should be on guard. However, Xiao Simo knew that he couldn't even fully trust his own generals, let alone a Naiman.

As for the conditions for sending troops promised to Buyilukhei Khan?
After defeating the Naimans, let him ask the royal court for it!

Xiao Simo agreed on behalf of Wang Ting.

If given the chance, Xiao Simo would even like to wipe out the Northern Naiman in one fell swoop.

"By the way, where are the troops from the desert? Why haven't we seen them yet?" Xiao Simo thought of another important thing.

The 15,000 troops from Yinshan and Beihai have gathered, but there is still no sign of the desert army.

At that time, Xiao Simo gave the order to the governor of the desert to lead 5,000 cavalry to Jinzhou before July 12.

Now the time is almost up.

"There's no news yet." Xiao Linta shook his head helplessly.

"I'll continue to send people to urge them."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Simo snorted softly, "Tell Zhao Gu Yachi that he must reach Wuya Village before the 12th day."

"Yes~"

"Your Majesty!"

At this moment, the voice of the personal guards suddenly sounded outside the tent.

"Li Xiao, the captain of Jinzhou, requests an audience with the king."

Li Xiao?

Xiao Simo didn't know why he came here at this time, but Xiao Simo had something that needed Li Xiao to do.

So he nodded and said, "Let him in."

Soon Li Xiao handed the cavalry sword at his waist to Erhu and followed his personal soldiers in.

"grown ups."

"What's the matter?" Xiao Simo sat on the couch, looked at Li Xiao, and asked in a deep voice.

But Li Xiao's eyes flashed across the map next to him.

I recognized it as Jinshan Map at a glance.

"What is the Naiman people's troop deployment?" Li Xiao said secretly in his heart.

In this life, Li Xiao's physical fitness not only improved, but his memory also became stronger.

After just one glance, the image of the map appeared in his mind.

The marks above show that the Naiman people have occupied various mountain passes in Jinshan.

Seeing Xiao Simo's unhappy expression, Li Xiao guessed that he might be worried about how to fight this battle.

"The pass of Jinshan~" Li Xiao murmured in his heart, but he noticed that there was no Naiman mark on the northernmost peak of Jinzhou.

Perhaps there were no Naiman people in that place, or perhaps Xiao Simo's scouts had never been there.

These thoughts flashed through Li Xiao's mind, and he immediately focused his mind and said to Xiao Simo.

"Sir, I just received a message from my family that my grandfather is seriously ill."

"I beg you to allow me a few days to go home and visit my grandfather."

Li Xiao told the excuse he had made up on the way.

He wanted to do some private business, but after all, the Khitans were the boss now.

As a captain personally appointed by Xiao Simo, Li Xiao was not allowed to leave the military camp without permission before the battle.

So, we had to carry the old man out.

When Xiao Simo heard that Li Xiao was going home to visit the patient, his expression seemed to turn a little bad.

A calm voice said, "Captain Li, you are aware that a war between our army and the Naiman people is imminent, and we may advance eastward at any time."

"Do you want to visit the patient, or do you want to escape?"

Xiao Simo's accusation is a bit serious.

Li Xiao originally thought that Xiao Simo would readily agree to his vacation, but he didn't expect that this bastard's attitude was a little wrong.

Li Xiao thought about it and realized that he had been behaving well these days and had not done anything wrong.
"Please forgive me, sir. I have no intention of retreating from the battlefield. It is simply that my grandfather is seriously ill and I am extremely anxious."

Li Xiao was just about to say something from the petition, but Xiao Simo had no intention of listening to it.

I interrupted him and said, "Well, since you are so worried about your grandfather, I will allow you five days to go home and visit him."

"It just so happens that I have something for you to do."

"Twenty thousand troops were in Jinzhou, and the people were fed and fed by horses, and the consumption was huge."

"You will cooperate with General Xiao Linta and requisition 10,000 dan of grain and 10,000 sheep as military rations within ten days."

"any questions?"

Xiao Simo's majestic voice sounded, and his eyes looked straight at Li Xiao.

It is still unknown how long this battle will last. Once the Dongdu Army is unable to quickly break through the Naiman people’s Jinshan defense line, Xiao Simo will have to consider the issue of food.

Although after defeating the Moman and Qibi tribes, the Dongdu Army also seized a large amount of food, cattle and sheep, enough to eat for a long time.

But Xiao Simo also has to make long-term preparations, and it is definitely a good idea to store more food.

When Li Xiao heard this, he was furious.

I knew this bastard couldn't hold his fart well.

This job is not easy.

(End of this chapter)