After entering Tiande Army City, we arrived at the military yamen, Yang Wenguang, Zhao Zi and Dou Shunqing came to pay their respects.

Du Zhongxiao and Han Qi sat in the middle and said, "You have been here for some days, how about the military situation around you?"

Yang Wenguang said: "When returning to the rituals and military information, the surrounding geography and military information have been basically understood, and the maps used in the army have been basically drawn. The Heishan Military Supervisor Shiwuchuhaicheng, the pass of Langshan Pass, is located in the mountains. Thirty miles north of the Han Great Wall and twenty miles south of the Qin Great Wall. Although the Great Wall is in decline, it can limit the movement of the army. Several of the big cities were occupied by Dangxiang and rebuilt the city wall."

Han Qi said: "How many soldiers and horses are there in this area?"

Yang Wenguang crossed his hands: "When we returned to Xianggong, according to our investigation, there were more than 8,600 soldiers, and the auxiliary soldiers were unknown. Five thousand were stationed in Wuzhihai City and its surrounding areas, and the rest were scattered in various cities. There is a road here to lead Wuzhihai Sea, and most of the other cities are distributed along the Qin and Han Great Wall."

Du Zhongxiao and Han Qi nodded. Dangxiang was originally a defense against the Khitan in this area. The southern foot of Yinshan was not the main battlefield, but relying on the Great Wall to defend the enemy from the north of Yinshan. If the Khitan army attacked Helan Mountain along the Yellow River, the Heishan Military Supervisor Office would threaten its flanks, cooperate with the Helan Mountain garrison and attack the enemy together with the Baima Military Supervisor Office. The main guards on the southern foot of Yinshan are the Helan Mountain garrison and the Baima Military Supervisor Office.

Han Qi said again: "Since the number of Dangxiang's soldiers has been found out, why are the auxiliary soldiers unknown? Didn't it mean that Dangxiang's soldiers are equipped with three to five auxiliary soldiers?"

Yang Wenguang said: "That was during the war, and the soldiers and horses were gathered together. It was strange that our army had arrived for more than 20,000, and there was no movement on Dangxiang's side. After asking the herdsmen around, no one knew that our army was gathering here, and Dangxiang did not gather troops. Dangxiang's auxiliary soldiers were mostly slaves of the regular soldiers. In early spring, most of them were sent to tribes to move pastures and grazing cattle and sheep. The number of cities in the city is unclear."

Du Zhongxiao said to Han Qi: "Duke, the army is coming one after another, and there is no big news. Will it be——"

Han Qi shook his head: "Don't Dangxiang thinks in that direction, thinking we won't attack him?"

Du Zhongxiao said: "It's hard to say it. It's not strange that even the war in Quye River did not reach Wushuhai."

Han Qi thought about it, shook his head slightly, and stopped talking. The situation of Dangxiang is complicated and domestic forces are complicated. Wu Zang Epang's family is dominant, and other forces are dormant, so it is not surprising that anything strange happens.

Du Zhongxiao said: "These days are the time for herders to migrate. Send people out to find out the gathering place of major departments. If we attack Uzushihai City and do not go to rescue tribes, we can leave it alone. We can think that they will not raise up a rebellion after they return to the court. In this battle, the general principle is to surround the points and attack. You should first discuss with each other, choose the route, choose the battlefield, and prepare the fighting style."

Several people agreed with their hands.

Du Zhongxiao said: "Tonight, we will hold a banquet to welcome Mr. Han. Drink hard, cheer up tomorrow and prepare for the battle with all our might!"

In Wuzhihai City, the governor Zhuang Lang Chabao listened to his personal talk about the situation in the tribe and nodded from time to time. The Zhuang Lang clan is in the north of Heishan, one of the large tribes in this area with a large population. They nomadly went to the plains and often clashed with the White Tatars in the northern Khitan territory. Last time the Khitan attacked Dangxiang, the White Tatars sent troops to help, and after winning, they became more arrogant. As the Song army came north, Yelu Zongzhen was killed, Yelu Hongji and Yelu Chongyuan were called emperors respectively. The White Tatars did not get help from the Khitan, so Zhuang Lang's tribe decided to attack later. For this matter, the main soldiers of the Burang Baolian led the auxiliary soldiers and sent many people back to help.

At this moment, Wu Qusu, the head of the hall, came in and bowed, "Sir, I have recently obtained military information. The Song army gathered in Tiande Army. A few days ago, the Song army attacked Quye River and destroyed countless fortresses. The blind men of the country led troops to rescue. Will the Song army gathered nearby, come to attack us?"

Zhuang Langchabao said: "How many soldiers and horses are there on Hequ Road? Tens of thousands of troops of the Prime Minister rushed forward, and with the Hengshan soldiers, where are there anyone there to attack us! Don't believe the rumors, it will be a mess!"

Wu Qusu said: "What the lord is saying is. But this month, there are quite a lot of Song troops who have arrived in Tiande Army. Yesterday, someone saw another Song army who has arrived in Tiande Army, looking like a big shot. We have no orders to gather troops and are not prepared. If the Song army suddenly attacks-"

Zhuang Lang chaibao said: "If the Song army wants to fight, they will also attack Helan Mountain and attack Xingqing Prefecture. What are we going to do? What is the use of the Song people getting? The Han people are used to reclaim land and grow crops, but they are not used to grazing cattle and sheep!"

Wu Qusu said: "The officials thought that for safety reasons, it would be better to send more cavalry to find out the reality of the Song army."

Zhuang Lang Mabao had no intention of considering these things at all, and said casually: "Then you have made arrangements. Now it is time to relocate the ranch, and suddenly the troops are gathered, and many families are affected. Remember, just send someone to investigate quietly, and don't promote the chaos of the morale of the army!"

Wu Qusu bowed and said goodbye to Zhuang Lang.

When he returned to the official hall, another official Yang Baliang saw Wu Qusu’s expression was not good and said, “I just reported that what did the governor say?”

Wu Qusu shook his head: "The governor is working hard on his tribal affairs and wishes to transfer our troops and horses to drive away the White Tatars. How could he care about the Song people of Tiande Army? Brother Yang, I think this matter is not good. A large number of soldiers and horses in the Song army gather, and there must be something to do."

Yang Baliang said: "That's the truth, but the governor doesn't care. So what can we do? Although the Song army came yesterday, although there were not many people, people said that the show was quite large. The herdsmen looked at it from a distance and felt that the momentum was extraordinary. Moreover, these Song people were very different from those in front of them. There were not many big cars, and the light cars were simple and simple. They were most likely the generals and leaders of the Song army."

Wu Qusu sat down, took a sip of tea, frowned and said, "What kind of general can it be? I heard that after occupying Hequ, the Song army knew that Zhao Zi was from Yun Neizhou, and he was extremely brave. Could it be that he was here? This person commanded a lot of troops. If he came to Tiande Army, it would be a big problem!"

Yang Baliang said: "It's a pity that we don't know the intention of the Song army. If we ask the shepherds about the news, we can't tell the reason. Since the arrival of the Song army, all the surrounding areas have been reclaimed and farmed, and the surrounding areas have been built with Qimin, and the surrounding areas are not allowed to grazle. We can't even ask about the news. If Zhao Zi came, the report and the governor knew that they would definitely not ignore it like now."

The two sat opposite each other and drank tea for a while. Wu Qusu said, "This is not a solution. You can either quickly find out the reality of the Song army, or just order the troops and horses. Do nothing. If the Song army suddenly attacks, aren't we waiting for death?"

Yang Baliang shook his head: "No one in the governor's military order, don't say we dare not order the gathering of troops, but who can handle it if the order is issued? Let the verdict Wang Erlang take people to various cities to inspect defense, and check if there is any exact news about the Song army."

Wu Qusu nodded: "That's all. Wang Sanlang went out of the city today to do business, and when he came back tomorrow, he would let him go."

The Military Supervisory Department established by Dangxiang is in charge of military and political affairs. The highest chief is the leader of the powerful clan. There are two chiefs of the department, one deputy, two judges, and four judges, responsible for military and civilian affairs. Some of these officials are leaders of small tribes, and some are sent by Dangxiang's court. Wu Qusu and Yang Baliang were both sent by the court. They were formerly the disciples of the Prime Minister's Office, and the Prime Minister was in power, and they were also valued.

The military commander of the Military Supervision Department is not the Central Army of Dangxiang, but is composed of local tribes. Not to mention the two department heads, even the governor Zhuang Lang and Cangbao cannot fully control it. If you have any questions, you have to discuss with the tribe leader.

Dangxiang's army divided the main soldiers and auxiliary soldiers, and the auxiliary soldiers had many names, and they were the followers of the main soldiers and did odd jobs for him. The main soldiers were generally members of the tribe leaders from all over the country. The nomadic ones had tents, livestock, and the farming ones had land and farming tools. The auxiliary soldiers were mostly slaves and tenants of the main soldiers tribe, and some were slaves plundered in the war.

This composition is somewhat similar to the knights and servants in Europe, and the political structure of the country is similar. The soldiers bear military obligations for the court, and must bring their own horse armor, maintain the military weapons issued by the court, and fight with the army at the battle points. They are the main combatants. The auxiliary soldiers are slaves, prisoners and some bankrupt civilians, especially civilians who go bankrupt due to debts.

The identity of the main soldiers and auxiliary soldiers is mainly determined by their origins, and it is very difficult to change their identities between them. For example, civilians who have gone bankrupt and join the army as auxiliary soldiers, have made military achievements on the main soldiers, and they are also captured by the main soldiers. Unless they have made great contributions, or the main soldiers die in battle, and there are no suitable people in the family who are suitable for joining the army, or are adopted by the Zhengbing family as adopted sons, they can change their identity and become the main soldiers.

This is a semi-slave and semi-feudal military and political system, which is particularly suitable for areas with extremely backward productivity. Without relying on tribes, it is impossible to survive in the territory of Dangxiang except for cities and a small number of agricultural areas.
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