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"Then let's wait until the main force of the Jin army leaves,"

"Then we led our troops to intercept and kill immigrants of various ethnicities."

"They can both seize the valuables,"

"It will allow me to gain merit by taking some lives."

"Especially at that time, Shi Li'ai was Wanyan Zongwang's strategist."

"The Liangshan Emperor cut off Shi Jian's ear,"

"They must hate the Shi family to the core."

Liu Ni laughed and said, "Brother, you are indeed clever!"

Chapter 3137 Withdrawal and Encampment

Li Bao knew the Jin army would withdraw.

But it is unknown when the other side will withdraw its troops.

He had people keeping an eye on things.

But the area around the Jin camp was full of cavalry.

They wouldn't let the Ming scouts get close at all.

The Ming army's light cavalry could only conduct reconnaissance from a distance.

They sensed that there was some movement in the Jin camp.

They tried to get closer but were blocked by the Golden Cavalry.

After sacrificing more than ten light cavalrymen

We still cannot get any definite information.

Until dawn the next day,

Ming scouts had just approached the Jin camp

They discovered that the Jin soldiers in the camp had already withdrawn.

"Chase!"

Li Bao left 1,000 soldiers to defend the area.

Take the captured weapons and armor,

Distributed to salt workers and young, middle-aged farmers.

He led the remaining troops out of the city to pursue them.

Of course, we'll go by boat!

He did not pursue Wanyan Talan, whose journey home was even more distant.

Because that guy must be heavily guarded.

On the contrary, Wanyan Zongbi, whose return journey was closer,

They'll be safe once they retreat to Jinzhou.

This Jin army will definitely be more prone to complacency.

We passed Juehua Island halfway through the journey.

Li Bao also brought the garrison on the island.

They traveled by sea to ambush the Jin soldiers on their return journey.

Wanyan Zongbi was also wary of Li Bao pursuing him by boat.

He sent out thousands of cavalry to scout ahead.

These cavalrymen galloped fifty miles.

We arrived at an unnamed river.

It was called Ningyuan River during the Ming Dynasty.

It was called Xingcheng River during the Qing Dynasty.

But now it doesn't have any decent names.

Cavalry patrolled both banks of the river.

This was the most dangerous area for the Jin army's retreat.

Wanyan Zongbi led a large army,

After walking for two days,

The entire army crossed the river safely.

My vigilance dropped by half immediately.

Another day passed.

The Jin army crossed the Wuli River and Lianshan River in succession in Huludao City.

Wanyan Zongbi completely lowered his guard—Jinzhou City was just a few dozen miles away.

The road ahead is mostly smooth.

Moreover, the passageway became exceptionally wide.

The entire army does not need to march in a long, single line.

There was no longer a suitable place for the Ming army to set up an ambush!

.....

After crossing the Lianshan River for more than twenty li,

There was another small river in front of the Jin soldiers.

Once this river is crossed,

The terrain is more open.

From the foothills to the sea.

A full twelve miles wide,

Jin cavalry could all ride freely.

Walk another two and a half miles.

Wanyan Zongbi pointed to the small hill in front of him and said:

"So they set up camp around this mountain."

Liao and Jin Dynasties

The population here is small.

There weren't any decent place names either.

But eight hundred years later,

A famous battle will break out here—the Battle of Tashan!

There is neither a pagoda nor a mountain on Tashan.

The small hill that Wanyan Zongbi pointed to

It is already the highest point within a radius of ten miles.

He set up his command tent on the hill.

From a high vantage point, one can control all directions.

Soldiers and laborers set up camp around the hill.

Under Wanyan Zongbi's command,

At this time, there were only about 5,000 Meng'an Mouke soldiers.

In addition, there were 6,000 militiamen from various ethnic groups.

There were also several thousand unarmored laborers carrying rudimentary weapons.

The camp was set up.

Heading west towards the small river,

It extends more than a mile to the east.

Wanyan Zongbi used a telescope to observe the south and gave the order:

"Towards the sea,"

"When a fence is erected,"

Be careful at night!

With the army out in the field,

There are three ways to set up camp.

The first method is to establish a fortified camp by planting guns.

This type is mostly used in areas under one's own control.

There is basically no danger.

Long spears were planted around the camp.

This effectively demarcated a boundary, preventing civilians from entering.

The second method is to erect a fence.

It can prevent small groups of enemies and wild beasts.

Mostly used during rapid marches,

Or a less dangerous area.

Chapter 3138 Building the Camp

The third type is a fortified camp.

This requires digging trenches.

Construct earthen walls,

The camp should also include facilities such as watchtowers and arrow towers.

It is often used in battles between two armies or in dangerous areas.

Although this place is very close to Jinzhou

The area was under the control of the Jin army.

However, Wanyan Zongbi was still worried that the Ming army would attack from the sea.

He fortified his camp on the east, west, and north sides.

However, they erected a fence on the south side facing the sea.

At the same time, cavalry were dispatched to patrol the coast.

Li Bao traveled fast by boat.

We've been waiting for a whole day and night!

Two thousand of them were Ming soldiers.

It is hidden on a small island with a radius of about two miles (Dayushan Island).

The other three thousand were Li Bao's direct elite troops.

I logged in under the cover of darkness last night.