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Several hundred people have already been killed in non-combat situations.
Many other soldiers fell ill.
The entire army was exhausted.
Some of the warhorses also died.
As for the laborers, most of them were gradually abandoned.
They even abandoned some of the grain and fodder.
In winter, Wanyan Zonghan stationed his troops in Xinzhou.
Military rations are in severe shortage.
Zhang Guangdao did not go to Taiyuan.
They were locked in a north-south standoff with Wanyan Zonghan.
Instead, they sent troops to attack Chengtian Village.
They attempted to break through Jingxing Pass and advance towards Zhending Prefecture.
To coordinate with friendly forces in Hebei to launch a pincer attack on the capital of the puppet Song Dynasty.
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Hebei battlefield
The Ming army was divided into three routes.
The Western Route Army was in Zhao Prefecture.
The army was led by generals such as Guan Sheng, Yue Fei, and Li Qiong.
Zong Ze was in charge of their logistics.
Reinforcements from Shaanxi are about to arrive.
Yang Zhi was stationed in Lanzhou and did not come.
Li Jinyi led the troops to provide reinforcements.
The central army is in Shenzhou.
Zhao Yuan personally directed the operation.
The Eastern Route Army was in Nanpi.
The army was led by generals such as Deng Chun, Han Shizhong, and Li Cheng.
The main force of the Jin army
Right here with Zhao Yuan!
The prefect of Yongning Army and the magistrate of Boye County acted as internal agents for the Ming Dynasty.
They have all been sacrificed.
They sent a message before they died.
Wanyan Zongwang personally led his troops and hid in the mountains.
They were just waiting for Zhao Yuan to lead his army across the river before launching their attack.
The Jurchens sent Han troops across the river in a feigned attack.
After suffering two consecutive defeats,
They were eager to lure Zhao Yuan into giving chase.
The enemy is in such a hurry,
Zhao Yuan, on the contrary, remained calm.
He set up camp on the south bank of the Tang River.
Facing the not-so-wide Tang River,
They simply refused to go and attack Yongning Military City, which was twenty miles away.
You, Wanyan Zongwang, are on the opposite side.
Why do I have to go there?
If you want war, then come and fight it yourself.
Anyway, my army has more rations than yours!
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Zhao Prefecture.
Li Jinyi arrived with reinforcements from Shaanxi.
Including regular support staff,
There are more than 11,000 veterans from Hanzhong.
There was also a Western Army.
Only two thousand people,
It was led by Li Yongqi.
This man was originally a subordinate of Liu Yanqing.
His position was the magistrate of Qingjian City (Qingjian County).
The Western Xia suffered a major defeat last year.
Liu Yanqing sent troops to reclaim the lost territory.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Yongqi led his entire family and army to defect to the imperial court.
This matter put Liu Yanqing in an extremely awkward position.
After he learned the news,
They still dared not send troops to pursue them.
Otherwise, it would constitute blatant rebellion!
"Father, do we have a chance to make a name for ourselves this time?"
The city of Zhao Prefecture is just ahead.
Li Shifu looked at the well-equipped friendly forces (veterans from Hanzhong).
Then he glanced at the group of beggar soldiers under his command.
While feeling envious, they also hoped to kill the enemy and achieve merit.
Li Yongqi shook his head and said, "We're under Liu Yanqing's command."
"They can't be considered elite troops at all,"
"It's even more shabby here."
"Most of them are friendly forces that went out to fight,"
"You and my father were ordered to defend the city,"
"Just stay alert and defend the city."
Li Shifu was somewhat unwilling.
He is highly skilled.
Enough to make one stand out among the three armies
They don't want to waste time staying in the city.
In historical records, Li Shifu
He also has another name—Li Xianzong.
Forced to surrender to the Jin, they secretly plotted to return to the Song Dynasty.
His entire family was killed, and he fled to the Western Xia.
Borrowing troops for revenge, betraying Xia and returning to Song.
Despite repeatedly distinguishing himself in battle, he was demoted and dismissed from office.
He recovered Huaixi and was posthumously honored with the title of Zhongxiang.
Chapter 242 New Armor
A life that is wonderful enough.
Outside the city, Zong Ze and Guan Sheng, along with the civil and military officials of Zhao Prefecture,
They went out of the city to welcome Li Jinyi, who was leading troops to provide reinforcements.
Li Yongqi was also considered a general, albeit a minor one.
They were summoned to speak outside the city.
Li Shifu, however, was not qualified to participate.
He watched his father leave into the distance.
I can only watch from afar.
Soon another civil official arrived.
Guide them to bypass the city.
We set up camp in the northern suburbs of Zhao Prefecture.
The camp had just been set up.
Another military officer came over and asked:
Who's in charge here?
Li Shifu hurriedly went to pay his respects: "This humble general Li Shifu greets the general!"
The military officer said, "My name is Li Qiong."
"Your soldiers are not properly armored,"
"Take your men and come with me to collect the weapons and armor."
"Thank you, General Li!"
Li Shifu was overjoyed.
Li Qiong is partnered with Wang De.
The one who was forced by Wang Yacha to betray the Song Dynasty and join the Jin Dynasty.
He and Yue Fei were from the same hometown of Xiangzhou.
Moreover, he is a state student from Sangju.
The Jin army previously attacked the Song Dynasty,
Li Qiong abandoned his studies to join the army.
They recruited 800 local soldiers to resist the Jin.
He joined Zong Ze's army as a military officer.
Compared to Yue Fei,
Zong Ze prefers Li Qiong.
After all, the latter was a scholar from a prominent family.
The two quickly entered the city.
Li Qiong pointed to the armory and said:
"Go to the armory and choose for yourself,"