Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 468 Song Army Strategy
At the foot of Sanquan Mountain, the camp of the Song army.

Looking around, you can see that under the night, there are countless white tents all over the mountains, like small blooming flowers, scattered at the foot of the mountain.

The war horses neighed from time to time, and the sound of soldiers training mixed with the sound of drums. Some Song army troops were still training.

Numerous banners fluttered in the wind, and occasionally cavalry came out with clanging armor and rumbling horseshoes.

This true military demeanor and majestic momentum is worthy of being the main elite of the Imperial Guards of the Song Dynasty.

In the marshal's tent.

Commander-in-Chief Wang Quanbin is having a meeting with some generals under his command.

Deputy Commander Cui Yanjin, Metropolitan Superintendent Wang Renshan, General Kang Yanze of the Left Wing Army, General Wang Jitao of the Right Wing Army, Pioneer General Shi Yande, Partial Generals Zhang Wanyou, and Xiang Tao are all on the list, and they are all above Du Yuhou.

All the generals are in military uniform, even in the middle of the night, they still don't disarm.

Under the candlelight of the curtain, the armors of all the generals were shining, cold and cold.

"General Shi, you said that the troops sent to pursue the Shu army were ambushed?"

Shi Yande clasped his hands and said: "General Hui Wang, it is true. The person responsible for chasing the deserters at Sanquan Mountain was Zhang Pan, Marquis of Duyu. When he led his troops to the Shu Dao Canyon, he suddenly encountered an ambush, blocked the valley road, and saved the Shu army. Greater loss."

"It's strange, when did the Shu army know how to ambush?" Wang Renshan, the governor of the capital, was a little puzzled.

It has been half a month since the Song army attacked Bashu these days, and it has not lost a single defeat.

Every time the Shu army fought, they either tied their hands and feet, or went out of the city to meet the enemy, and were beaten to pieces by the Song army.

However, there has never been a situation where the Shu army expected the enemy to take the lead and came out to ambush the Song army.

Wang Quanbin was unmoved, and said calmly: "Occasionally, the Shu army broke up an ambush, and it doesn't mean anything. You can't count on the generals of the Shu Kingdom, they are all useless!"

The words and deeds of the commander-in-chief are watched by his subordinates, so the more serious the situation is, the more calm and calm he must be.

Wang Quanbin can also be regarded as the commander in chief of the Northern Song Dynasty, and his prestige in the army is not low.

He followed Emperor Zhuangzong of Tang Dynasty at the beginning of the year and served as an internal officer.In the Mingzong period of the later Tang Dynasty, he was added to the ranks of the Imperial Army and became the commander of the capital.

Served in the Later Jin, Later Han, and Later Zhou Dynasties, participated in the conquest and recovery of the four Guanyou states and the Northern Expedition to the Liao Kingdom. He performed well in leading troops and was promoted to Xiangzhou Governor.

In the past few years after the establishment of the Northern Song Dynasty, he first joined forces with Murong Yanzhao to put down the Li Yun rebellion in Luzhou, and then cooperated with Guo Jin to attack the Northern Han Dynasty. He made great achievements in battle, so he was trusted by Zhao Kuangyin, and he was named the commander of the former army of the Xichuan Camp, and he was in charge of the army. These [-] soldiers and horses attacked the Kingdom of Shu by land from the Shu Road.

All in all, Wang Quanbin's ability to command troops is still very strong.

Wang Quanbin continued: "We captured the city gate of the Sanquanshan fortress, captured 7000 soldiers, beheaded nearly 30 Shu troops, and captured more than [-] grains. what idea?"

Metropolitan Wang Renshan said: "Jiameng Pass is an important pass on the Jinniu Road. There are tens of thousands of strong troops defending it. It is not easy to attack by force with only 3 of us. Unless the commander-in-chief Wang Zhaoyuan continues to give up his geographical advantage Form a formation with us outside the city and charge head-on, then our soldiers will be able to punch through the Shu army's phalanx with one as ten!"

The vanguard general Shi Yande couldn't help laughing and said: "That's right, the Shu army is too cowardly, and they are not our opponents at all in a direct confrontation."

Wang Quanbin frowned: "What if the Shu army doesn't go out to fight this time?"

Wang Jitao, the general of the army on the right side, looked down on the Shu army and said: "Then the overlord will have to force his bow and launch a strong attack on Jiameng Pass. After three days of bloody battle, the Shu army may abandon the city and flee."

Wang Quanbin shook his head and said, "Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just in case. We can't pin our victory on the stupidity of the Shu army's command. This will make us relax and take chances. Sooner or later we will suffer a big loss. Take the initiative Power should be in our own hands, we cannot resign ourselves to fate and advance recklessly!"

Fighting is not just about fighting with fists, feet, weapons, money and food, but also about psychology and human nature. Strategy is very important.

What he said pointed out the key to the current use of troops, and it was also a reminder to these generals.

You can't relax your vigilance just because the march to defeat the enemy is too smooth these days, and you can be arrogant and arrogant, and you will stumble sooner or later.

Deputy Commander Cui Yanjin was able to understand Wang Quanbin's intentions, took the opportunity to answer the question, and asked, "What strategy does General Wang have?"

Wang Quanbin nodded and said: "I plan to leave some troops to pretend to attack the city and attract the attention of the Shu army. If the main force of our army bypasses Jiameng Pass and directly enters Jianmen, then both Jiameng Pass and Lizhou City will be in vain. gone."

"go around"

After hearing this, all the generals were a little surprised.

The road to Shu is rugged and difficult, even the dug Jinniu Road is not easy to walk, and it is even more difficult to walk around the mountains.

"But, is there no other way?" Someone wondered.

Wang Quanbin calmly said: "If there is no way, find a way, cross the Jialing River by surprise, attack Xiaomantianzhai for supplies, and then go directly to the back of Jiameng Pass and Lizhou City. The defenders of Jiameng Pass and Lizhou It will collapse without a fight.”

"This plan is very good!"

Waiting for the generals to understand, they suddenly felt that this method is feasible, and there is no need to forcibly attack Xiongguan, and spend it here.

Seeing that late autumn is entering winter, if the fierce fighting continues and a stalemate occurs, Bashu will enter the winter rainy and cold season, which will be unfavorable to the northern Song army.

Metropolitan Wang Renshan suggested: "It's better to seize Luochuan Road and attack. It's a side road, a narrow path, and you can march."

Kang Yanze had a different opinion and said: "The Luochuan road is dangerous, and it is difficult for the army to advance in unison. It is better to divide the troops into two groups and quietly attack Jinshanzhai along the way and break through Xiaomantianzhai. The main force of the other way enters from Luochuan Road and rushes to Shendu. Cross the river!"

"That's right, it coincides with the general's idea, so just do it!"

Wang Quanbin smiled slightly, glanced at Kang Yanze, and expressed his satisfaction and appreciation for his insight and strategic vision.

Then, Wang Quanbin issued a military order: "If you pretend to attack Jiameng Pass, leave it to the vanguard general Shi Yande, who will lead 1 people to attack, hold back the Shu army, and attract the attention of the Shu Kingdom. Cui Yanjin, Kang Yanze, and Zhang Wanyou led the left wing army to attack. Jinshan Village, attacking Xiaomantian Village. This general leads the Central Army and the Right Side Army into Luochuan Road, seizes the ferry at Shendu, waits for the Left Side Army to join up, and finally crosses the river together to attack the hinterland of Jianmen."

"Take orders!" All the generals cupped their fists and accepted the military order.

(End of this chapter)