Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 238
On the watchtower at the top of Jingmen City, Wang Xiaolie, Xie Qian, and Chen Yuyi gathered together to watch the Jin army set up camp outside the city.

After a long time, Xie Qian said: "The Jin army camped in one place, and they are very cautious. These few days, all the Jin army's scouts have been wiped out outside the city. It seems that they are quite frightened. The Jin army's arrangement, although the threat to our army is small A lot, but also difficult to deal with.”

Wang Xiaolie said: "Don't underestimate the Jin army! Last year when the Jin army crossed the river, these gold generals first fought in Yangzhou and defeated Du Chong's [-] troops. Then they broke through Guangzhou and crossed the river from Huangzhou. There is no single enemy in Dingzhou, Dingzhou and other cities. Even though they are arrogant, the army under them is really capable of fighting. We must be prepared to fight hard with the Jin army for a few days. We will find a way to kill their morale."

Chen Yuyi said: "Looking at the Jin army outside the city, the camp is not well-organized, and the camps are also scattered. It is not a very strong army."

Wang Xiaolie said: "The Jin army started in a remote area, and they gather and disperse during the war. This is how it is. It cannot be judged by common sense. The camp is well-organized and the camp is neat. It looks like a regular army, not like a Jin army. This arrangement is suitable for Jin Jun, don't underestimate them. The most important thing now is to find out the layout of the Jin Army, especially where the rear army is."

The Jin army was less than 2, but it brought nearly [-] slave porters.These people brought great convenience to the Jin army, but in wartime, they were a ticking time bomb.Used well, it will work wonders.

Pointing to the outside of the city, Xie Qian said: "Look at the largest camp in the south, separated from the other camps, I think it is the porter camp."

Wang Xiaolie said: "This is Zhijun territory, I can only trouble you. At night, send a few local people out to find the porters in the Jin army. One is to understand the arrangement of the Jin army, and the other is to understand the porter's thinking. "

The unspoken claim is.Said: "These porters are ordinary people from the southern states. They were forcibly recruited into the army by the Jin army, so they naturally resented them very much. If they help, this matter will definitely get twice the result with half the effort!"

Wang Xiaolie said: "They are all hard-working people! At this time, the morale of the Jin army is still strong, and the control is still strict. There is no need to stir up porters to make trouble. Wait until the morale of the Jin army is exhausted after fighting for a few days, and then think of a way."

After watching the deployment of the Jin army and considering how to deal with the enemy, Wang Xiaolie and Chen Yuyi returned to the barracks.

Calling Niu Gao, Wang Xiaolie said: "The Jin army has arrived in front of the city. If I expect it to be correct, the battle will definitely start tomorrow! Although we had the upper hand before, we should not underestimate the strength of the Jin army. Let's see the layout of the Jin army today." , Tomorrow, the Chinese army should attack our army by force."

Niu Gao said: "If that's the case, why don't I come to the Chinese army! Although the Jin army is strong, our army may not be weak after so many days of training."

Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "No need. The Jin army is different from other armies, and it is very tenacious. When attacking, waves recede and come again, non-stop. Be prepared to fight the Jin army for a few days. Niu Commander, there are three thousand cavalry in your army, which are of special use. The Jin army came here, and in addition to the main army, they also arrested ten to twenty thousand porters to carry the burden. These people are poor in food and clothing, and full of complaints. After losing the morale of the Jin army, he will not be strict in the camp. At that time, you attacked the porter's camp with cavalry, causing chaos—”

Speaking of this, Niu Gao doesn't know what it means?Hastily crossed his hands and said yes.

Wang Xiaolie nodded.After being silent for a while, he said: "Although the rescue of Shanzhou was a big victory in the end, our army suffered a lot of losses. Especially the generals who commanded the army, a total of seven died. Thinking about the past two years, how difficult it is for us to train a general. Difficult! We have the upper hand in this battle, and it can't be the same as last time. Well, you go back and arrange."

Niu Gao took the order, bid farewell and left.

Wang Xiaolie said to Chen Yuyi: "Commissioner, go get some wine. Tonight, I will drink two cups with the commander and deputy commander. Tomorrow, they will fight to the death. The strength of the Jin army is unprecedented. Although its strategic planning and campaign command have their flaws, they cannot be underestimated on the battlefield. No matter how good the planning is, if the two armies intersect, they will collapse as soon as they are hit, and the battle will be impossible."

Chen Yuyi went to get the wine, and Wang Xiaoli ordered his own soldiers to call the four commanders and deputy commanders of the Chinese army to his tent.

Hearing about drinking, the eight generals entered Wang Xiaohun's tent, and they were all anxious.In all wars, drinking is not allowed in Wang Xiaolie's army, even Wang Xiaolie himself is no exception.The Jin army arrived today, and Wang Xiaoliu invited him to drink, no matter how he thought it was wrong.

Seeing the eight people's hands and feet bound, Wang Xiao said: "My fellow, I like to speak clearly. You don't have to guess. The Jin army has arrived in front of the city today, and it will definitely attack tomorrow. I estimate that the direction of the Jin army's attack should be It is the Chinese army. You are the commander of the Chinese army, and you will fight with the Jin army tomorrow. I have prepared thin wine tonight, and I invite you to drink two cups."

Xue Chengdao, who has a more cheerful personality: "The defense said so, do you want us to drink dead wine tonight?"

Wang Xiaolie laughed and said: "What nonsense! You will have to work hard tomorrow, so you can relax tonight. Sit down. Don't be restrained."

Everyone takes their seats.Chen Yuyi took the jug and poured wine for everyone.

Several generals hurriedly said: "How dare you ask the councilor to pour wine! It's not the last general!"

Wang Xiaolie said: "Go to the battlefield tomorrow, and you will benefit tonight. The few of us talk, it's not easy to let the soldiers come in, and the councilors will pour the wine."

How many people in the army don't like alcohol?Starting from Xiangyang, I went to Jingmen City for many days without a drop of wine.Smelling the smell of wine in the cup, several generals were eager to move, and some couldn't help it.

Wang Xiaolie raised his glass: "Let's have a drink. Let's talk slowly."

Thank you, generals.He raised his glass and drank it down.

The soldiers outside roasted a lamb and brought in the meat.With the nearby fruits and vegetables, everyone drank several cups.

Drink three rounds.Wang Xiaolie said: "After arriving in Dengzhou, you are all new generals. I remember that Xue Cheng, Ma Chengzhong and Wei Yang were former Qin Wangjun members, and the rest were selected after arriving in Xinye."

Zhong Ci said: "I remember the defense well. The three brothers have been defending for a long time, and we have been defending for less than two years."

Except for the three people who were originally Wang Xiaolieqin Wang Jun, the others were all former officers and soldiers who joined Wang Xiaolie Army for various reasons.When they were training in Xinye, they were particularly outstanding and were promoted to be the commander and deputy commander.

In the Wang Xiao hunting army, there are about 3000 people in one unified control, which is a basic combat unit.In wartime, it is necessary to charge ahead and command in front of the battle.In small-scale battles, the control can lead troops into battle.Further down, it is not a formal battle.

Wang Xiaolie said: "According to the time, I have been in Dengzhou and Xiangyang for nearly two years. Xinye trained for a year, and everyone worked hard. Finally, I have a fighting army this year. At the beginning of the year, I helped Shanzhou. You have all made great contributions. Now we will face the Jin army from the north, I hope everyone will use their lives."

Several people crossed their hands together and said yes.

Wang Xiaolie said: "I invite you to drink tonight because I have something to say. Although we have helped Shanzhou, everyone has fought against the Jin people. But to be honest, in Shanzhou, the main ones who fought us are those who can afford it." The Fuzhou soldiers and the Jurchen soldiers in Lousu withdrew too quickly, with little loss. The Jurchen soldiers are different from other armies. You have heard this a lot, so you can’t take it lightly.”

Xue Chengdao: "Jurchen soldiers are especially good at fighting. We have heard a lot. But, do Jurchens have three heads and six arms? If not, how are they better than others? They are better than others with knives and guns!"

Wang Xiaolie said: "The Jurchens may not be stronger than other people, but they are particularly fierce in battle. This is a fact. When the two armies meet, once the Jurchens start to attack, they will take turns to go up one by one, and they will never look back. One person died. The next generation will be the top, and the team will be the top after the death of the first team. They will never give up until they win! The Jurchen soldiers are particularly able to endure hardships, are particularly persevering, especially obey orders, and are not afraid of death. Don’t think these words are legends, women Real people are really like this! Once the war starts, fighting for a day is nothing, and fighting for a few days is not uncommon!"

After hearing this, the generals were silent for a while.After a while, Zhong Ci asked: "Defense, the Jurchens fight, just like what Defense said, we all heard it. But, are they really like this? I always think it's too exaggerated. How can there be an army in the world? Fight like this?"

Wang Xiaolie and Zheng nodded emphatically: "That's true! The other thing is just that I heard that Shao Ling once fought against a Jurchens when they rescued Shanzhou at the beginning of the year. They attacked repeatedly and never stopped dying! If my army hadn't arrived, Shao Ling would have only Can be entangled!"

Shao Ling was still in Shanzhou, and none of the generals in Jingmen had fought against the real Jurchens.Many people disagree with the Jurchen legend.He felt that the Jurchens had won too much, and Song Jun exaggerated them.

But Wang Xiaolie knew it and didn't exaggerate.It is true that the Jurchens' strategic and combat capabilities are not good, but on the battlefield, the Jurchens are the king at this time.Once it starts to attack, it will come surging like a tide, regardless of life and death.

The Jurchen military law is strict, and the soldiers are not afraid of death, which has many advantages.This is a typical aggressive army, not to be underestimated.To some extent, the characteristics of the Jurchens are similar to those of the German and Japanese troops in later generations, especially the Japanese army.The same lack of strategic vision, the same strength on the battlefield, and the same aggressive nature.At the beginning, it was like a violent storm, unstoppable.There is a kind of animal nature in them, and they bring this animal nature to the extreme.

Wang Xiaolie doesn't like such an army, but he won't underestimate such an army.It will be very difficult to face such an army if your own army has not been tempered and cannot give full play to the subjective initiative of the soldiers.

In the final analysis or that sentence.No matter how good the marshal's strategy is, and the general's command is proper, when it comes to the battlefield, his own army will collapse at the first touch, and it is impossible to win the battle.All kinds of planning and command, after all, must have an army that can conquer and fight well.

Seeing Wang Xiaolie's words were extremely serious, the generals finally understood why they were invited to drink tonight.Because tomorrow, we will face a fierce battle.Even if the current Song army has the upper hand, even if the Jin army is on a long-distance attack, tomorrow's battle will still not be easy.

(End of this chapter)