Chapter 1136 Take the initiative to seek battle (1)

They thought that their weapons and armor ratios were already very good. Until now, compared with the imperial guards, they felt like they were beggars.

The standard steel armor that only generals have in their army is available, and everyone in the imperial guards has it. Moreover, it is just light cavalry and infantry. The armor of heavy cavalry in the imperial guards makes the guards' generals even shine in their eyes.

Such a fully armed person is like a human-shaped beast on the battlefield.

Just from this neat armor, the defenders seemed to be able to vaguely imagine the combat effectiveness of the imperial guards.

In just a short while, many people came out.

They helped the soldiers carry arrows, build bunkers, etc. Although there were factors called by the Changlin County Magistrate, more of them were spontaneous.

This is not Kuizhou Road, but it has been recaptured by the Song Dynasty for a long time. Although it is close to the border of the Yuan Dynasty, many of Zhao Dongting's new policies have achieved remarkable results here.

Therefore, the people here are not as blind as the people on Kuizhou Road. They have great centripetal force towards the Song Dynasty court.

The spring rain continues.

The entire city was gradually shrouded in mist and rain.

But there was a scene in full swing on the city.

The people and soldiers ran back and forth.

Only when all the equipment was brought to the city and bunkers were built everywhere in the outer city, Su Quandang allowed the soldiers to rest. On this day, the food in the army was extremely abundant.

In the evening, when the city was filled with fragrance and smoke from cooking, the Yuan army finally arrived outside the city.

Their soldiers looked all over the mountains and fields, and there was no end at all. The dark blockbuster blended with this gloomy world.

There is a sound of horns on the top of the city.

The Tiangang and Tianli soldiers stationed at the top of the city were all focused on looking outside the city.

The Changde Garrison Army of Wenqi was considered a reserve force in the city.

"Prepare for war!"

"Prepare for war!"

The shouts of the Song generals sounded from the city.

However, the Yuan army quickly retreated outside the city. The people all over the mountains gradually disappeared outside the city.

They camped about two miles away from Changlin County.

Obviously, although the Yuan army was coming in full force, it was not eager for quick success and instant benefits to urgently capture Changlin County.

Judging from this situation, they are afraid they will fight steadily. After all, fighting is actually a long-term thing. Unless they are like the Li Jun of Yue, they just want to fight Qiu Feng like a robber.

What Kublai Khan wanted was the entire Song Dynasty.

At this time, the situation was similar to that in Ezhou, Longxing Prefecture, Jianning Prefecture and other places.

The Yuan army on Huainan West Road rushed straight outside Ezhou City, with more than 100,000 troops.

The Yuan army on Jiangnan East Road bypassed Panyang Lake and went straight to Longxing Prefecture from Yugan County.

The Yuan army on Liangzhe East Road also marched into Fujian Road.

Wen Tianxiang, Jin Hao and others had the same choice as Su Quandang, both of whom were leading their troops to resist and had the determination not to allow the Yuan Dynasty to take down any city.

And all of these Yuan troops were not in a hurry to launch an attack.

Obviously, their strategy is to make steady progress.

With their troops, it seems that more than 100,000 Song troops along the northern border could be trapped.

Su Quandang, Wen Tianxiang and others each sent a letter to Changsha City in this situation.

Faced with so many Yuan troops, how to fight, they of course had to ask Zhao Dongting what he meant. After all, Zhao Dongting is currently in control of the overall situation.

The Song family is now very rich and has a different business than before. In war, you can no longer be as casual as before, and you can kill wherever you want.

At this time, the country is attacked from both sides. Whether to actively seek a decisive battle, passive defense, and steady action, is not something Su Quandang and Wen Tianxiang can make the decision.

Because they are not sure what the entire situation in China is now, what they can do is to act according to Zhao Dongting's strategic policy.

A series of carrier pigeons fell into Changsha City.

Changsha Royal Palace Imperial Study Room.

"Your Majesty, there is another urgent report on Fujian Road!"

The little eunuch Yi Shiyu ran over again.

It was already dark outside at this time.

"Enter."

Zhao Dongting's voice came from the Imperial Study Room.

Yi Shiyu nodded to the guard at the door and walked into the house.

Zhao Dongting and Le Chan were sitting on the dragon couch.

Yi Shiyu presents the express report.

"Oh."

Zhao Dongting, who had read the letter, sneered a few times, "It's really coming..."

He had received letters from the northern border one after another, all saying that the Yuan Dynasty's army was approaching. After a little estimate, the Yuan army probably had more than 600,000.

"Do you want to fight steadily or want to move like thunder?" Zhao Dongting murmured. Then he picked up his pen and wrote on the paper, "Now, the Song Dynasty is attacked from three sides. The New Song Dynasty and the Dali army are in Kuizhou and Guangnan West. They are in strange ways. They do not confront our army head-on. They have unpredictable intentions. It is unlikely to end the war in a short time. If the war in the north is deadlocked, it will cause a huge burden on our army's food and supplies. Therefore, I will quickly fight the Yuan army. Although our army is small, they are all elite. I believe you have such strength."

After writing, he folded the letter and handed it to Yi Shiyu, "passing this letter to Fujian Road Administration and County."

He has replied to three such letters, and the content is almost no different.

In fact, the Yuan army was so powerful that the Song Dynasty should have been slow to deal with, but Zhao Dongting was also worried that this was just falling into Kublai and Duan Qilin's thoughts. At the same time, facing the New Song, Dali, Yuan Dynasty, and Song Dynasty, it was indeed difficult to support it for a long time.

Therefore, only by seeking a quick battle and a quick decision is possible, although this is dangerous, it is very likely to relieve the power of the Song Dynasty.

Yi Shiyu took the order and retreated.

Le Chan looked at Zhao Dongting's brows locked deep again, stretched out her hand and gently stroked his eyebrows. She didn't say anything, but there was a look of heartache in her eyes. Zhao Dongting hasn't slept much and she saw it all in her eyes.

He is her favorite man, how could she not feel sorry for him?

Zhao Dongting held Le Chan's hand and turned his head and smiled.

Everything is in vain.

The night passed.

It was raining heavily in Changlin County.

Su Quandang stayed in the military camp, and some soldiers hurried to the outside of the hall, "Chief, there is a letter from the imperial city."

"Submit!"

Su Quandang, who looked down at something, immediately raised his head.

After reading the secret letter, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He took the initiative to ask for a decisive battle, and the emperor and his thoughts coincided with him. This made him feel no more pressure.

After waving his hand to let the soldiers retreat, he began to ponder again.

How to seek a decisive battle is undoubtedly a question that needs to be pondered. After all, judging by the current movement of the Yuan army, they have no plans to have a decisive battle.

After a long time, Su Quandang raised his head and shouted outside: "Let the chiefs and deputy commanders of each army and the commanders of the special forces regiments come to discuss matters!"

He obviously had an idea in his mind.
Chapter completed!