Chapter 114: Let Jiuzhou recall the howl of the wolf

"Hu~~ huh~~"

The strong wind came howling, roaring wildly above the earth.

On the empty Jindong Plain, a group of cavalry swept past, their horses' hooves trampling on the ground, making a rumbling sound that spread in all directions along the plain.

High in the sky, a general flag was hoisted high, constantly swaying in the strong wind. The huge flag was like the undulating waves on the sea, slowly accumulating strength, waiting for the moment of complete release.

In the center of the huge flag, the word "Gao" was embroidered with iron and silver hooks.

There are no patterns, no embellishments, just simple words.

It is indeed very monotonous at first glance, but when you look at it carefully again, you feel that just this one word seems to be enough.

The number of this cavalry is not large, especially compared with the endless plain, it is not that conspicuous.

But this cavalry unit displayed an attitude of contempt for everything.

Especially the big banners with words written on them that flutter freely and rush towards you, convey a sense of heroism that is so overwhelming that it can swallow up mountains and rivers.

From a distance, it seemed that it was not a flag.

Instead, he was a man of great stature and dignity, standing in the sky, his eyes looking down at the earth below.

The meaning in that cold look told everyone directly and clearly.

Gao Changsheng wanted Baichuan City and the Jindong Province where it was located.

"Da da da."

Just when Gao Changsheng and Song Que took action and marched into Beimang.

The sound of hurried horse hooves also rang out in the Orange State almost at the same time.

"Report, report to the Marshal."

"Song Que sent troops out of Lingnan, Gao Changsheng sent troops out of Jindong, and the Sui army launched two routes at the same time and invaded our Beimang territory at the same time."

Panic and anxious voices echoed throughout the mansion.

Murong Baoding stood up from his seat almost instantly.

"What a Gao Changsheng! He actually dared to take the initiative and his movements were so fast. Moreover, Song Que actually cooperated with him so honestly?"

Murong Baoding shouted coldly.

Of course, Beimang could not ignore the powerful neighbor, the Sui Dynasty, which was right next to it.

They have been keeping a close eye on Gao Changsheng, the military genius who rose at lightning speed.

Gao Changsheng, with the power to destroy a country, led his troops straight into Lingnan. His overwhelming force forced everyone to be on guard.

But no matter what, the other party has just arrived at the destination, and Lingnan has been controlled by the Song clan for a long time. Let alone Gao Changsheng, even if it is anyone else, after just arriving, they will probably be silent for a while until they have complete control of the situation before taking other actions.

Another point is that they may not know the details of the specific orders of the Sui Dynasty court very clearly.

The spider web formed by Beimang does have a strong penetration ability, but the internal and external guards are no pushovers either, especially in Daxing, which is the base camp of the guards.

But there is one thing they can be basically certain of, and that is that the Sui Dynasty's strategy for the south must be based on defense first.

After all, the Sui Dynasty had just fought a war of annihilation. Although the battle went extremely smoothly because of Gao Changsheng, it was still a large-scale melee involving hundreds of thousands of troops. In addition, there were powerful enemies on both sides of the northwest of the Sui Dynasty, and other movements might occur at any time.

In this situation, from the perspective of the Sui Dynasty, it is unlikely to take the initiative to attack the surrounding areas.

But now, only a few days after the news of Gao Changsheng's arrival, the other party actually took action, and they attacked in two directions at the same time. The most important thing is that the other force turned out to be Song Que, who had always had a grudge against the Sui Dynasty.

Murong Baoding frowned and stared at the map on the wall.

Looking at the map, the front end of Jiaozhou in Lingnan protrudes, like a single foot extending forward.

And this protruding area is sandwiched between two other countries.

Above Jiaozhou is Jindongzhou of Beimang, and below it is Liaozhou of Liyang.

From a military perspective, this explored area is actually a place surrounded by enemies and is very vulnerable to attacks from all sides.

When Song Que set up camp before, he did not choose to stay in this area, but in an area extending up from Lingnan, close to Jindong.

Lingnan is mountainous, and the area chosen by Song Que has the advantage of terrain, which naturally has a great advantage in defense, but if it attacks, it will be greatly restricted.

So at this time, Song Que's troops were slowly advancing towards Beimang along the bulging part.

If it was just Song Que who was advancing, this charge could be said to be extremely dangerous, because Bei Mang could launch attacks on the opponent from different directions, and Li Yang behind the opponent might not be so safe.

But on the other side, Gao Changsheng took action at the same time, and the situation was completely different.

This is not just a simple one plus one.

Launching on two fronts simultaneously is not as simple as just coordinating with each other.

Looking at the map, the two armies were like a pair of iron clamps, tightly clamping Jindong Prefecture of Beimang in the middle.

Especially Gao Changsheng, who had the Zuowu Guard and the garrisons in Lingnan and Jiannan under his command. As long as he wanted, he could easily mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops.

If we leave it alone and allow Gao Changsheng to act at will, with an army of hundreds of thousands sweeping in, who knows what will happen.

But if they send all their troops to fight Gao Changsheng, Song Que in the south will most likely be able to march straight into Orange State along Jindong.

"Hmph, go inform Hong Jingyan. Doesn't he always want to fight?"

"Tell him that I agree. Let him take the Rouran troops to Jindong."

"Hasn't he always thought that the Rouran Iron Cavalry was unrivaled in strength and has always refused to submit to me? Hasn't he wanted to challenge Gao Changsheng?"

Murong Baoding sneered repeatedly: "Tell him that I will hand Jindong over to him now, and he will make all the decisions. I, Murong Baoding, will be waiting in Orange State for the news that he defeats Gao Changsheng and becomes famous throughout the world."

"Yes!"

The soldiers took the order and left, but Murong Baoding did not turn around, still staring at the map in front of him.

After a long time, Murong Baoding suddenly swung his fist and smashed the map, leaving a huge hole at the Jindong position on the map.

Then Murong Baoding suddenly turned around and spoke to the shadow in the middle corner of the room: "Send a message to the royal city and tell His Majesty and the general everything that happened here."

After saying this, he ignored the faint fluctuations coming from behind him and continued to look at the map in front of him.

"Great Sui, Gao Changsheng, hehe..."

……

Gao Changsheng sent troops in two directions and marched into Beimang in a swagger.

It wasn't just Murong Baoding from Orange State who was shocked.

This is different from the last war. Although Goguryeo has certain strength, it only occupies a corner of the northeast corner of the Sui Dynasty.

There are no other countries around except the Turks.

Although the Sui Dynasty sent a massive military force against him, it actually looked more like beating a child at home and had no impact on neighboring countries.

It’s different now. Beimang is not like Goguryeo. It is a powerful country with a vast territory and dominance.

Moreover, Gao Changsheng today is no longer the same as before. This rising star like the sun is not only attracting attention in the Sui Dynasty, but also in the surrounding countries, countless eyes are secretly paying attention to him.

So the moment Gao Changsheng sent out his troops.

One by one, the message pigeons flew out from the Jindong area quickly and flew in all directions at high speed.

Beimang, Liyang, the Song Dynasty, and even further away countries such as the Mongols, Tubo, etc., all experienced waves of turmoil in an instant.

I don’t know how many people felt strange in their hearts, and I don’t know how many powerful countries began to stir.

The land of Jiuzhou, which had been peaceful for a long time, seemed to become turbulent in an instant.

The murderous aura of clashing swords began to rise across the vast plain.

It's not just this place. A large part of the surrounding area with Jindong Prefecture as the center is filled with a murderous aura.

Moreover, the edge of this area is expanding rapidly, and no one knows how many countries and how many troops will be involved in the end.

"Tap, tap, tap!"

Gao Changsheng didn't know that his sudden dispatch of troops had already shocked half of Jiuzhou.

Beimang, Liyang, and even countries farther away all responded.

Of course, even if he knew, he probably wouldn't care.

At this time, he was riding a horse and slowly entering the city from the city gate.

Behind him was an endless line of troops that stretched as far as the eye could see.

Just a glance and you can't tell the exact number.

Not to mention the Beimang side, even the Song Que unit that set out together might not have expected that Gao Changsheng would send out so many troops.

Because the military order Song Que received was to advance to Beimang to test the enemy, or to force out Beimang's purpose.

Since it is a test, it is natural that most of the main forces will not be deployed.

But looking at the scale of Gao Changsheng's army, no one would probably associate it with a small force or a test.

At this time, they were in Shirakawa Castle in Jindong Province.

The east and west parts of Beimang are both plains, and most of the areas are not defensible. Although it is a plain, it is not a fertile grassland, so there are not many residents.

Many people in Beimang are not willing to live in this area, not only because there is no grassland, but it is also close to the border.

In fact, most people living in this area are Han people. Some of them came here from Liyang after plundering during the Northern Mang invasion, while others migrated here due to wars, unrest, and natural disasters.

In fact, there are a large number of Han people living in the northern, southern, southeastern, and southwestern regions. Only the grasslands in the north and northwest and the vicinity of the royal court Beidi City are paradises for foreigners.

Therefore, in the entire Jindong Prefecture, except for the fortresses at the border, there are not many troops stationed.

After all, if there is a war in such a vast plain, with the mobility of the Beimang cavalry, it would not be difficult for them to arrive in the same day even if they set out in the morning. Naturally, there is no need to station a large number of cavalry in a plain area without water or grass.

It is for this reason that there are no large cities in the entire Jindong Province.

Shirakawa Castle is the most important and largest castle among them.

In the absence of a large army to defend it, the vanguard sent by Gao Changsheng captured the city at no cost at all.

From the sparse traces on the city walls and gates, one can tell how the battle went, which was not fierce at all.

At this time, under the city gate and the city wall, a group of people, driven by soldiers, were moving stones to repair the leaks. Among them, several huge bald heads looked particularly dazzling in the sun.

"General, all the stubborn resistance forces in Baichuan City have been eliminated, and the government offices in the city have also been cleared."

"Besides being relatively simple, the Marshal is ready for move-in at any time."

"if……"

After saying this, the deputy general added another sentence, but was interrupted by Gao Changsheng before he could finish.

"No need. I don't care about that. Besides, it's just a temporary base, so there's no need to make a big fuss."

Such a light sentence shocked the deputy general.

Temporary residence.

Could it be that the real government office in the Marshal's mind is not here?

Originally, Gao Changsheng's choice to establish his government in Baichuan City had already shocked everyone.

You have to know that Shirakawa Castle was previously the land of an enemy country. No one would set up their base in someone else's home as soon as they arrived.

Moreover, even if we take this city, it will be located in the frontline area.

The headquarters of a commander-in-chief was actually located directly on the front line filled with smoke and flames, right in front of the enemy.

Looking around the world, I have never seen anyone as bold as Gao Changsheng.

And now, Gao Changsheng actually hinted at another purpose.

With just a little thought, one can understand that this daring commander, having already moved forward, will never retreat again.

Therefore, the headquarters in his mind must be in front of Shirakawa Castle.

"Is it the Orange State where Murong Baoding is, or that..."

Thinking about the future, Lieutenant General Li already felt a little dry in the mouth.

In the southeastern part of Beimang, there are only two places that are larger than Baichuan City and more suitable for Gao Changsheng.

One of them is naturally the Orange State where Murong Baoding is located.

Murong Baoding is not only a member of the Northern Mang royal family, but also a frontier official. The lair he has run for many years must not be a small city or town.

And given Gao Changsheng's temper, it's not surprising where he focuses his attention.

As for the other one, Lieutenant General Li really didn't dare to think about it, but the thought kept emerging in his mind.

That is Nanjing City, an important town in the south of Beimang, which echoes the royal capital Beidi City in the north and south, and is also known as the Southern Capital.

If it were anyone else, Lieutenant General Li would never think that the other party would have the courage.

That is one of the two capitals of Beimang, the core that governs the southern half. Who would dare to set their sights on going there easily?

If we had known earlier, we would have known that Beimang was not Goguryeo. It was a real big country. If it operated at full strength, it could even mobilize nearly one million troops.

This is not just a simple number. Once such a huge force comes, it will be enough to submerge everything in the world.

Of course, it is impossible for Beimang to mobilize all the troops in the country all of a sudden.

However, this slightly exaggerated metaphor also shows the importance of Nanjing City to Beimang.

If only Jindong was lost, Beimang might react, but that would be just a reaction. The most likely scenario is that it would be left to Murong Baoding to deal with.

But if anything goes wrong in Nanjing City, it will be a real storm.

Lieutenant General Li's heart was in turmoil. From a common sense point of view, he didn't think that anyone would do this.

After all, the Great Sui Dynasty has not decided to fight a national war with the Northern Mang Dynasty.

But since the person in front of him was Gao Changsheng, he was not so sure.

This general has always been imaginative in mobilizing troops and has dared to do what others dared not to do.

However, Lieutenant General Li did not continue to think about it, because Gao Changsheng spoke at this time:

"Have all the guards moved in?"

The Outer Guards were spread throughout the Sui Dynasty, with branches in every region, and Lingnan was no exception.

Whether on the battlefield or studying the surrounding situation, the importance of intelligence is self-evident.

Gao Changsheng would naturally not ignore it, but after all, he had just arrived in Lingnan and was just beginning to settle down.

And failed to build its own intelligence organization.

Like some relevant personnel in Gao’s mansion and scouts of the Zuowuwei Army, although they can all be used, they are not systematic and do not have a complete intelligence network.

Of course, at least for the current situation, Hou Wei's ability is enough for him.

But in the long run, a spy organization of its own is absolutely necessary.

After all, no matter how powerful Hou Wei is, the terminal part is not in his hands.

"According to the Marshal's order, everything has been arranged and has begun to radiate outward."

"Has Murong Baoding made any moves?" Gao Changsheng asked.

"No, the old guy is hiding in Orange State and shows no signs of moving. However, the Rouran Cavalry has already left Orange State."

Gao Changsheng narrowed his eyes and chuckled, "Murong Baoding is really patient. What is he waiting for?"

Lieutenant General Li frowned when he heard this. Murong Baoding's actions were obviously unreasonable.

"Forget it, don't worry about Murong Baoding. No matter what the purpose is, as long as we keep fighting, we will eventually succeed."

"Pass on my order and raise the flag."

"Since Hong Jingyan is here, I will wait for him in Baichuan City."

"Yes!"

Just as the Rouran cavalry rushed eastward frantically and swept towards Baichuan City, a great battle was about to begin.

The far north.

In a tent somewhere, a pair of tightly closed eyes suddenly opened, startling the soldiers below.
"War breaks out suddenly, and the Nine Continents are in turmoil."

"How can such a situation be possible without our participation?"

As soon as the words were spoken, blood-red light suddenly lit up in the huge tent.

Just like two hungry wolves that had been hungry for many days, they opened their eyes at the same time.

That extremely cruel look is enough to make anyone feel cold in the heart.

The big tent was also filled with a strong smell of blood.

The sturdy man sitting in the first seat also stood up suddenly.

His sharp and fierce eyes pierced straight into the sky.

"It's time for the land of Jiuzhou to remember the howl of the wolf again. The wolf pack, which has been hungry for a long time, has also reached the time to hunt."

"Roar~~~"

"Please give the order, Khan!"

"Please give the order, Khan!"

"Hahaha, very good!"

The man laughed out loud.

"My men, carry your bows and arrows, hold your weapons tightly, and follow the footsteps of this Khan. Let the iron hooves resound once again, and let fear return to the Nine Continents."

"This time, Changshengtian will definitely stand on our side."

"The entire Jiuzhou will prostrate itself before our scimitars."

"Follow the Khan till death!"

"Follow the Khan till death!"

"kill!"

"kill!"

"kill!"

Facing the roar of killing, the man laughed and jumped on his horse, raised his scimitar and pointed at the sky in the distance and shouted:
At this moment, people from the surrounding countries and the entire eastern part of Jiuzhou seemed to see a huge gray wolf perched in the sky, looking up and howling at the world.

"Pass on this Khan's military order..."

(End of this chapter)