Chapter 190: Inviting Temujin to Hunt in Xiangfan with a Human Head as a Gift

"Wow~ wow~ wow~"

The rushing river rolled past like a vicious dragon, making a deafening roar.

The majestic momentum and the sound of a long roar like thunder.

Each one of them is shocking from the heart.

“It’s surrounded by rivers on three sides and mountains on two sides.”

"This kind of terrain is really heart-pounding."

A voice with a hint of emotion came out slowly.

"Not only that, the surging Han River runs directly inland. The Song Dynasty can quickly transport troops and food supplies by water."

"There is also Fancheng in the northwest, which faces Xiangyang across the river. They serve as each other's support. No matter which side is attacked, they can support each other."

"No wonder. Over the years, it has been attacked many times, but it has always been as stable as a rock." Another voice sounded.

"Oh, there is no unbreakable city in the world."

"The Han River is turbulent and the city of Xiangyang is strong, but so what? Last time, it was attacked by the Yuan army across the river. If it weren't for the sudden incident of Wang Yangming, Xiangyang would have fallen into the hands of Temujin long ago." A sneer sounded.

"Not entirely. In the last battle of Xiangyang, the Song Dynasty did not send any reinforcements. Fancheng had few soldiers and was unable to help."

"So from the beginning to the end, there was only one isolated city, Xiangyang, resisting, and the terrain was not utilized at all. It was normal for the outcome to be like that."

"The actions of the Song Dynasty court are indeed shocking."

"I have long heard that Guo Jing in Xiangyang rebuilt the Beiwei Army. I thought I could see it this time, but who would have thought that the Emperor of Song would transfer this army back to Lin'an."

"The complete Jingsai Cavalry was dismantled and distributed as gifts. Now that they are in a bit of danger, they are hurriedly withdrawing troops from the front line. Haha."

The voice sounded again.

As the line of sight moves, one can clearly see the person who spoke on the top of the city wall.

Li Shimin, Yang Xuangan.

Standing next to the two men was Li Jing, who had not participated in the discussion.

And the place where they were standing at this time was Xiangyang City.

Since several people were standing on the top of the city wall, it was obvious who Xiangyang belonged to at this time and there was no need to ask any more questions.

On the southwest side of Xiangyang City, across the Han River and a hundred miles ahead, you will reach the Jinji Ridge of the Sui Dynasty, and across the Jinji Ridge is Yumen Pass.

It can be said that as soon as they arrived in Xiangyang, their troops had already entered the battlefield.

Although the two were discussing, like Li Jing, their eyes were always fixed on the figure standing in front of them with his hands behind his back.

Starting from Nanjing, we crossed Beimang, Xixia, and Song Dynasty.

The road he walked through was paved with blood and corpses.

And now, they have finally reached the front line.

It is already clear what is waiting for them ahead.

Although the sounds were still calm, the blood in the bodies of several people had already been boiling.

The murderous aura accumulated from the thousands of miles of killing did not only affect the soldiers under his command.

The three of them were also inevitably affected.

Even Li Jing, who had the most introverted personality, was now surrounded by a hint of sharp aura.

"The Song Dynasty doesn't need to worry about it at all. All the troops in the south have been transferred to Lin'an, and order in various places is in chaos."

"As for the north, our army's iron hoofs have not reduced it to ruins, but its backbone has been broken."

"And from the attitude of the Song Emperor, it can be seen that they have given up resistance and are unlikely to send troops to us, so there is no need to pay too much attention to them." Li Shimin snorted.

Yang Xuangan nodded: "Now it's Temujin."

"Duke Jianzhang and General Shi should have led their troops to the front line."

"Our army is in Xiangyang. We can first divide our forces to take Jinji Ridge."

"Last time, Temujin used a roundabout strategy to attack Yumen of our Great Sui Dynasty. Now the situation has reversed."

"Duke Jianzhang's troops will attack from the front, and we will send a part of our army to cross Jinji Ridge and attack the flank of Yumen Pass."

"The remaining troops can advance out of Xiangyang, enter the Mongols, and go around to Temujin's rear."

"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, return this great circuitous strategy to Temujin."

Yang Xuangan snorted coldly.

Li Shimin frowned at first, but soon relaxed his brows.

"There are no other problems on our side. The main problem is that since we are on this detour, it is impossible for Temujin not to protect the rear."

"We will inevitably encounter great resistance along the way forward."

"That's just a coincidence." Yang Xuangan spoke immediately.

"Our army has been building up a lot of strength, and we just need to unleash it all on them."

"Gods will be killed, Buddhas will be killed. No matter how many soldiers there are in front of us, even if Temujin personally leads the army to stop us, it's just a matter of killing."

Li Shimin said nothing more, but there was also a flash of intention in his eyes.

"We have to fight."

Li Jing on the side spoke up.

"It's a roundabout strategy, and there aren't too many problems, but there are still a few things that need attention."

"The first is the Jin Kingdom. They have already cooperated with the Mongols and even sent out their strongest military spirit troops."

"Our army can send troops to threaten Temujin's flank, but the Jin Kingdom can also send troops to threaten our flank. We must be on guard against this."

"Also, although the Song Dynasty is absurd, that's exactly what it is. No one can predict what they will do."

"Although the threat is not great, we still need to stay alert."

“The last point is the most important.”

"Temujin's troops must have suffered heavy losses in the battle of Yumen Pass. They have not taken any action for such a long time. They are either licking their wounds or transferring troops from home."

"These are inevitable, but there is one thing, the three armies of Keshig, Shatuo, and Meng'an Mouke."

"We don't know their losses."

"Let's make a worst-case scenario, which is that Temujin may still have three military soul units that can be mobilized."

After these words were spoken, the other two people also showed solemn expressions at the same time.

Indeed, the Military Soul Force is the biggest challenge they need to face in this battle.

"My Great Sui Xiaoguo?"

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows.

After these words were spoken, the other two shook their heads at the same time.

"The Xiaoguo Army was formed by the combined efforts of the late emperor and the Nine Lords, with a total of 100,000 soldiers."

"Fifty thousand troops will be stationed in Daxing, and another fifty thousand will be stationed in Dasui."

"In the battle of Yumen Pass, 70,000 brave soldiers were wiped out." Yang Xuangan said in a deep voice.

"What about the remaining thirty thousand?"

"I don't know. No one else can know about Xiaoguo's whereabouts and movements. Maybe..."

Yang Xuangan paused and glanced at Gao Changsheng in front of him.

The meaning is very clear, this general may know something.

After all, Gao Changsheng, who now holds the King's Backer Order, is undoubtedly the number one person in the Sui Dynasty military.

If the Xiaoguo Army still exists, their movement will certainly not be hidden from Gao Changsheng.

"Don't think too much. The Marshal must have a plan in mind. We just need to wait for orders."

As the words came out, the eyes of several people involuntarily turned to the back of the person who was looking around with his hands behind his back.

No one knew what he was looking at or thinking at this moment.

"Report..."

"General, the Xiangyang garrison commander Guo Jing wishes to see you."

A voice came into the ears of several people.

"Guo Jing? What does he want to do?" Li Shimin snorted.

"Humph, a prisoner dares to shout, how ridiculous!" Yang Xuangan sneered.

When their army entered Xiangyang, the original defender Guo Jing would undoubtedly become a prisoner.

"That can't be said. Guo Jing's Beiwei troops have been transferred away, so he doesn't have many soldiers and horses."

"And he seemed to have been influenced by the Song Dynasty court and did not resist with all his strength." Li Jing said with a smile.

“What’s the use of using all your strength? In the end it’s just the difference between Xiangyang being intact or in ruins.” Yang Xuangan waved his hand and said softly.

"Bring it up."

It was at this moment that Gao Changsheng slowly turned around and said something softly.

"Xiangyang Guo Jing meets the Duke of Qi." Soon, Guo Jing appeared in front of several people under the guard of two soldiers.

Although the city fell and he was taken prisoner, Guo Jing was not in too bad a condition.

"What's the matter?"

Hearing Gao Changsheng's cold voice, a trace of worry flashed in Guo Jing's eyes.

But he quickly calmed down.

"Duke Qi came here for Temujin, and our Song Dynasty and the Mongols are also enemies of life and death."

"From this point of view, our two sides are actually..."

"Ridiculous, you mean allies? I have never heard of an ally who lets the enemy attack his fellow allies."

"Xiangyang is very close. Don't tell me that you know nothing about this matter."

Yang Xuangan shouted coldly at the first moment.

Hearing this, Guo Jing's body involuntarily paused.

"This is definitely not your Majesty's original intention. I think it is the work of the treacherous officials in the court." Guo Jing said in a solemn voice.

Hearing this, Gao Changsheng raised his eyes and looked at the other person deeply.

The trajectory of Guo Jing's first half of his life in this world deviated greatly because of Temujin.

Guo Jing in the original novel would never be able to say these words.

It is obvious that this hero Guo did learn a lot from Temujin.

After saying this, Guo Jing seemed to realize that his words lacked persuasiveness.

"All the things that happened before will be explained in the future. For now, our biggest enemies are still the Mongols and Temujin."

"What exactly do you want to say?" Yang Xuangan shouted coldly.

"Guo just wants to plead with General Gao to put aside the past grudges."

"Of course, even if this is not possible, don't vent your anger on the defenders and people of Xiangyang."

Guo Jing bowed deeply.

Gao Changsheng's ruthless style of work had already spread to Xiangyang.

Although the other party was within the territory of the Song Dynasty, they were not as ferocious as the Northern Mang and Western Xia.

But the cities and passes along the way were also swept away one after another, and almost no defending soldiers were spared.

Now that the other party has taken control of Xiangyang, Guo Jing is of course worried.

"Humph."

Yang Xuangan snorted with disdain.

If it had been according to his wishes, Guo Jing would not have survived until now.

However, he did not dare to overstep his authority, after all, Gao Changsheng had not spoken yet.

"I only want to ask one question. Where is the wing of troops you brought from the Mongols? How many are left?"

Gao Changsheng finally spoke.

When Guo Jing heard this, he was shocked and quickly raised his head.

"General Gao, what do you want to see them for?"

For many years, Temujin has been plotting against this army, because with them, the other side can reorganize the golden thirteen-wing formation.

But the first thing Gao Changsheng said was actually asking about this army.

Guo Jing was not clear about the other party's purpose, but inexplicably, he had a bad feeling in his heart.

"Hand them over, and Xiangyang can be saved."

Guo Jing did not get an answer, only a cold voice fell into his ears.

"Gao, General Gao, no, the people of Xiangyang are innocent."

Guo Jing exclaimed.

"Yang Xuangan."

Gao Changsheng did not answer, but called out Yang Xuangan's name.

"The end will be here."

“Start from the south of the city.”

"Yes, Marshal, is it limited to guards only, or..." Yang Xuangan said with a cold smile.

But this laughter made Guo Jing feel a chill in his heart.

Gao Changsheng's next words were like a thunderbolt, hitting Guo Jing's heart.

"Leave no one behind."

"Yes!"

Yang Xuangan responded loudly, and as his voice fell, a cold murderous intent rose from him.

"wait wait wait."

Seeing that Yang Xuangan was about to swing his butcher knife, Guo Jing finally couldn't bear it anymore and raised his right hand.

"Xiang, outside Xiangyang City, Ye, Yelang Valley, a total of 10,000 people."

Facing Gao Changsheng's calm gaze, Guo Jing finally gave a location.

"Good place." Li Jing said softly.

"The Wild Wolf Valley is surrounded by mountains on all sides and is extremely hidden. If we deploy troops here, we can avoid Temujin's sight and prevent him from succeeding."

"Moreover, Wild Wolf Valley can send troops to protect Xiangyang's food supply route. If Xiangyang is in danger, it can also support the two wings. Even if the defenders in the city abandon the city and break out, this force can also provide support from the south."

Li Jing praised him without any reservation.

But at this moment, Guo Jing obviously did not feel happy at all.

His eyes were always on Gao Changsheng.

This army was the one he led when he followed Temujin in his battles during the Yuan Dynasty.

Even when he later rebelled against the Yuan Dynasty and joined the Song Dynasty, this army followed and protected him all the way, helping him to fight off the Mongols.

After so many years of following each other, it is impossible that there is no affection between them.

Of course he wanted to know how Gao Changsheng was going to treat them.

"Yang Xuangan, Li Shimin, you take 30,000 cavalrymen with you."

Gao Changsheng spoke.

Once these words were spoken, Gao Changsheng's approach to the situation was completely revealed.

Two men and 30,000 cavalrymen, it was obvious that they were not going there for fun.

"No, you can't."

Guo Jing was completely panicked
"General Gao, those 10,000 soldiers have long since betrayed Temujin and are no longer Mongol people. They have fought against foreign races many times over the years."

"And they are not all from the Mongols. There are also a few people who migrated north from the Central Plains."

"In short, they are all innocent. General Gao, please show mercy."

"innocent?"

"They are innocent?"

Yang Xuangan spoke in a cold voice.

"The Mongol troops entered Yumen Pass, and the Song Dynasty opened the way, allowing the Jin troops to enter Sui territory."

"What happened to the hundreds of thousands of soldiers of the Great Sui Dynasty? What happened to the people in the Yumen Pass area?"

After saying this, he ignored Guo Jing who was choking with words, but turned around and bowed to Gao Changsheng.

"General Gao, I am willing to exchange Genghis Khan's immortal power for Temujin's. Please show mercy." Guo Jing bowed repeatedly.

But soon, a cold voice was heard around.

"kill."

"Choose one out of a hundred, and kill the rest."

"Only one hundred."

"Put the head on the north bank of the Han River."

"Also, send someone to summon Temujin."

"One word."

"I will take the head as a gift."

"Invite Temujin to hunt in Xiangfan!"

"What? You, you want to turn Xiangfan into a battlefield?"

A cry of horror rang out from the top of the city wall.

(End of this chapter)