"Ten days later, Xiao Talin led 100,000 Boliao Army troops outside Laiyuan City, which was the gathering place for the coalition forces. In the next month, there were successive tribal cavalry gathering here. The tribal coalition forces that came to gather were all the troops of various Dukes and Dukes, with a number ranging from thousands to hundreds. A month later, the coalition forces had gathered 130,000 people. The main force among them was the other princes and teams of the Boliao Army, which were basically here to fight.

A month later, Xiao Talin led a 130,000 army to advance eastward. At this time, the Goryeo army had already received information. Although the subsequent reinforcements had not arrived yet, the Goryeo army was ready to stick to it. If Xiao Talin wanted to destroy the Goryeo Kingdom, he had to break through the Yalu River defense line of the Goryeo Kingdom. The Goryeo Army's Yalu River defense was Dingzhou City west of the Yalu River. This was just a small city and the only stronghold of the Goryeo Army north of the Yalu River.

Less than two hundred miles from Yuancheng to Dingzhou City, Xiao Talin led an army of 130,000 for four days, which seemed incredible to Yang Shousu's eyes, because in Yang Shousu's eyes such a marching speed was too slow. You should know that the marching speed of the Xia army was like playing in a day. Of course, in this era, there was no marching speed of the Xia army. After all, there was no country that could provide so many war horses to the Great Xia Kingdom.

In this era, it is good that more than 100,000 troops can march fifty miles a day. You should know that the main force of the Boliao Army is still mainly infantry. Although there are cavalry troops, there are not many. In siege wars, they still have to rely on infantry. The cavalry does not play much role at all. No matter what, the Boliao Army finally came to the city of Dingzhou, but at this time the Goryeo defenders in Dingzhou were ready for defense. If they rashly siege the city, the Boliao Army would inevitably suffer heavy losses.

Outside Dingzhou City, Xiao Talin was holding a military meeting. This expedition to Goryeo is very important to the Boliu and Xiao Talin. This is not only to respect the imperial edict of Emperor Xia Li Liangzuo, but also to consider the future development of the Boliu and Liao Kingdom. From a geographical point of view, the territory of the Boliu and Liao Kingdom is located east of the Liao River and south of Lejiao City, and the vast territory east of the Yuancheng. In addition to the south being bounded by the sea, the west being connected to the Bohai Kingdom, the north being bordered by the Jurchen Kingdom, and the east being adjacent to Goryeo.

It can be said that it is located in a four-war place, and there is no danger to defend in the north and the east. Faced with the increasingly powerful Jurchen country, Xiao Talin realized that the two countries would have a war sooner or later, and once the two countries fought, Xiao Talin's only worry was that Goryeo attacked from behind, so before the relationship with the Jurchen country collapsed, Xiao Talin had to free up his hands to crippled Goryeo first and drove it to the area south of the Datong River on the Goryeo Peninsula.

"Dear Dukes and Majesties, generals, now our army is coming to the city of Dingzhou. You all tell me, how can we fight in this battle!" Xiao Talin sat on the coach's chair and asked everyone.

Seeing that everyone was not talking, Xiao Talin asked Yang Shousu, "I wonder if there is any suggestion from the envoy?"

Yang Shousu smiled and said, "I am a civil servant, not a military general, and these are still subject to the prince."

"Since that's the case, I will be disrespectful." Xiao Talin said with a smile; "Send an order to send troops to surround Dingzhou City from the north and southwest, and tomorrow we will concentrate our superior forces to launch an attack on Ximen."

At this time, Xiao Talin had 130,000 elite troops, and there were only more than 3,000 Goryeo defenders in Dingzhou City. If there were no reinforcements to Dingzhou, Xiao Talin led his army to attack for three days. Since no reinforcements arrived, the Goryeo defenders in Dingzhou City finally broke down and defeated the city. Xiao Talin calmly occupied Dingzhou City, but the subsequent war was not so smooth. After taking Dingzhou, the Boliao army needed to cross the Yalu River to attack Yizhou and Baozhou on the east bank of the Yalu River.

Yizhou and Baozhou are at the same junction. The two cities have more than 5,000 troops stationed in total, and they are all located on the east bank of the Yalu River. Xiao Talin once led his army to cross the river to attack, but he did not expect that he was attacked by the enemy just after crossing the river and was defeated. He did not lose many troops, but it seriously hindered the best fighter. In order to be on the safe side, he stopped crossing the river without Xiao Talin because Xiao Talin did not want to waste his troops in vain without confidence.

The Boliao Army had been blocked for nearly a month. Yang Shousu wrote this situation into a memorial and sent people to Xingqing Prefecture, the capital of the Great Xia Kingdom. In the imperial study room of the Xia Palace, Li Liangzuo was observing carefully on the sand table, imagining whether there was any good strategy to defeat the enemy. Baozhou and Yizhou can be said to be the only way to enter Goryeo. To the north of Yizhou is the tall Changbai Mountains, where there is no one inhabited all year round, and the mountains and forests cannot be married at all.

Li Liangzuo asked Zhou Wentai beside him: "Wentai! What do you think you should fight if you command this battle?"

"I'm afraid there is no good move in this battle except for a strong attack?" Zhou Wentai replied.

"Gao Wei, what do you think?" Li Liangzuo asked Gao Wei; at this time, Gao Wei had been transferred to the court by Li Liangzuo and served as deputy military envoy.

Gao Wei thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, I think if the attack is head-on, the loss of troops is too great. If possible, I will choose to pass through the mountain."

"Report, report, report... Report to Your Majesty, the eight hundred miles sent by King Boliao has been expedited." A follower said loudly.

After Li Liangzuo's secret letter, he read it and threw it to Zhou Wentai and said, "This old boy dares to ask for help from me. He can't even take over a small Goryeo. He, the King of Boliao, just don't do it."

"Your Majesty, Xiao Talin's move does not rule out the act of avoiding war and protecting his troops." Gao Wei said to Li Liangzuo.

Li Liangzuo frowned and said, "You two tell me whether I will send these reinforcements or not."

"Your Majesty, of course you can't send it. Even if you go there, you will be a wedding dress for others!" Zhou Wentai immediately opposed: "Besides, our two countries are not bordered at all, and it is easy to cause misunderstandings if you have to borrow a road from Liao Kingdom."

"Your Majesty, I think the troops should be sent, but there is no need for too many. Moreover, we have the conditions to station the troops sent in the territory of Boliao Kingdom for a long time, and all logistics supply will be responsible for the Boliao Kingdom." Gao Wei said to Li Liangzuo.

Li Liangzuo looked at Gao Wei and asked, "Gao Aiqing, what do you mean?"

"If our army has an army stationed in Liaodong, it can also increase our influence in Liaodong." Gao Wei said to Li Liangzuo.

Li Liangzuo smiled and said, "I'm afraid my dear thoughts are more than that?"

"Your Majesty is wise. There will be a battle between our country and the Liao Kingdom sooner or later, and then this army can become a sharp knife in our hands." Gao Wei confessed to Li Liangzuo.

"Okay, let's do it according to your wishes." Li Liangzuo agreed: "As far as I see, how many soldiers do I need to send?"

"Five thousand soldiers are enough, but one person only needs a strong general." Gao Wei said to the power.

Li Liangzuo said to Gao Wei: "Who should I send you to see me?"

"I asked for an order to go there, and I also hope that Your Majesty will send General Liang Gewei," Gao Wei said to Li Liangzuo.

"Okay, I agree." Li Liangzuo thought for a moment and made a decision.

"Your Majesty, I want the two Your Highnesses to go together." Gao Wei continued to say to Li Liangzuo.
Chapter completed!