Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 590

After the Lushi Volcano pass, Shao Ling lay on the table, studying the nearby map.This area has high mountains and dense forests, and the terrain is complex, and its geography is not comparable to that of plain areas.

Shao Xing said, "Zheng Jianchong's [-] people have already arrived in Hucheng County, and they will arrive at Lingbao in two days. When he passes by, he will go east to Mianchi if he wants to come. The day when we go out to attack Guozhou is not far away. "

Shao Ling said: "The Lu family's road to Guozhou is really difficult! If we hadn't transported the artillery out, it would have been troublesome."

Shao Xing nodded: "Yes, the mountain road here is too difficult to walk! We took the risk to transport out the hard-to-ship supplies first, otherwise it will be difficult when the time comes."

At this moment, a soldier came in and said, "Urgent documents from Luoyang!"

Shao Ling glanced at the soldier, took the official document and opened it.After reading it again, I couldn't help frowning.

Shao Xing hurriedly said: "What's the matter? Du Yuhou is in such a difficult situation?"

Shao Ling handed the official document to Shao Xing, but did not speak.

After reading the official document, Shao Xing couldn't help but said in surprise: "We want us to repel Zheng Chong, and go north to occupy Jiezhou and block the speed of pulling away? This--this is a bit embarrassing. Zheng Jianchong has nearly [-] soldiers , we are only more than [-] people!"

Shao Ling said: "Yes, it's a bit embarrassing. But as a man of Jieshuai, it is not a last resort, and he will not issue such a military order! No matter how difficult it is for us, we will find a way to complete the task! Jiang Min is in Shenshan, with more than 1000 people, for a few hours. Annihilate 3000 members of the Golden Army, why can't we do it?"

After finishing speaking, he turned around and said to a staff officer beside him: "Find out the official document from Luoyang eight days ago about the battle at Shenshan Mountain!"

The staff officer promised.After a while, I found the official document and handed it over.

Shao Ling took the official document and read it carefully again.He said to Shao Xing: "Jiang Min was able to win the victory mainly because he used the artillery well. Marshal Jie told us that all ministries should give full play to the role of artillery. Part of our army's artillery regiment was given to us before the war, so we must use it well!"

After finishing speaking, he handed the official document to Shao Xing.Said: "Look at it again to see how Jiang Min used the cannon."

Shao Xing took the official document and read it again.He said to Shao Xing: "The artillery is indeed a magical thing. It's just that we haven't used it before, so we don't know what to do! It's best to be able to disperse Zheng Jianchong's army with a round of artillery, but if we can't disperse, we will be embarrassed!"

Shao Ling said: "They are always flesh and blood, I don't believe they can bear it! Order the artillery, let them be ready at any time!"

The soldiers on one side agreed and ran out of the commander's tent quickly.

Shao Ling leaned over the map and measured the distance with his hand.After a while, he said to Shao Xing: "Counting the time, when Zheng Jianchong arrives at Lingbao, we should also attack there. The main target of this attack is Lingbao, and then move northward quickly! Keep a regiment of troops in Guozhou, surround It’s good to live. It’s best to be able to break through the city, but not to break it for a while, just keep an eye on the enemy. There are only [-] defenders there, so it’s not worth staying with a large army.”

Shao Xing said: "If the war is unfavorable, Guozhou can block our material transportation. Du Yuhou, is this okay?"

Shao Ling said: "I can't control that much anymore. The task given to us by Jie Shuai is to intercept and pull away from the speed. If we can't do it, isn't this battle for nothing?"

Shao Xing nodded and said nothing more.

Shao Ling said: "We originally wanted to use artillery to attack the city, but now it seems that we can't do that. We ordered the artillery to move with our army. If we can't move, we will stay and attack Guozhou. As long as Zheng Jianchong is beaten away and Jiezhizhou is occupied, even if It’s worth the price.”

In the Hucheng County Office, Zheng Jianchong rinsed his mouth carefully after finishing his breakfast.He ordered the soldiers to bring a pot of tea, and sat by the window to drink it beautifully.

Deputy General Chen Youjing came over and said, "Inspector, it's already daylight, shouldn't it be time to go on the road?"

"What's the rush?" Zheng Jianchong said slowly. "Passing the lake city and heading east, where is the next stop? Hangu Pass. Once you enter Hangu Pass, you will enter a dangerous place. The Song Army has sealed the retreat route, and it will be difficult to get out. This battle is not only for us, but also for Jin. People, there is Fuzhou Zhekeqiu. Zhekeqiu is too far away, we will wait for him in Hucheng County. This battle can only be fought when the three armies meet."

Chen Youjing was taken aback.Said: "Jin Shuai Ba Li quickly ordered us to travel all day and night to Shanzhou, so there is no delay. We are staying in Hucheng, what should Jin Shuai send to inquire about the crime? Jin Bing has arrived in Shanzhou and is waiting for us!"

Zheng Jianchong said: "The layout of the Song army in this battle is obvious. Just wait for us to arrive in Shanzhou, and Ba Lisu will hold the back road, and he will go east to Mianchi. When the fourth prince came to Shaanxi, he met Wang Xiao in the area of ​​Shanzhou. They fought against each other. They were blocked in Mianchi, almost surrounded on all sides. Later, God showed mercy, Wang Xiaolie did not dare to leave Lushi County for too long, so he took the initiative to withdraw his troops, and the fourth prince was able to escape. , Isn’t it in the arms of the Song Army? I’ll wait in Hucheng County, and Commander Jin will thank me later. I’m here, and the Jin Army is in Shanzhou, so the Song Army has no chance to take advantage of it.”

Chen Youjing thought for a while, then nodded involuntarily.Indeed, the attack on Luoyang brought about by the pull out this time is indeed a bit too big.The whole army was less than 7 people, and they came to attack Wang Xiao with an army of [-] people, but the result was hard to say.

Zheng Jianchong said: "If I can't find the Hezhong Mansion, I won't march. What's the point of waiting for ten and a half months? It's much better than being in danger."

Chen Youjing couldn't talk anymore, so he had to leave.

Zheng Jianchong drank tea and looked at the spring scenery outside the window, as if he had completely forgotten the war in front of him.

In these years, Zheng Jianchong was in Yan'an Mansion, and Wang Xiaolie's story was heard a lot.Especially the few battles to rescue Li Yanxian, although Zheng Jian did not participate, the details are basically clear.Just kidding, Wang Xiaolie fought so many battles without a single defeat, how could he compare with other generals?
With more than 2 soldiers and horses under Li Suo, Zheng Jianchong didn't want to follow him to death if he dared to fight Wang Xiaolie's [-] troops.Several generals in Shaanxi were not so friendly, Zheng Jianchong knew it well, there was no need to listen to Lisu alone.

Seeking truth from facts, the Jin Army is still pretty good at surrendering generals.Dare to delegate power, and trust in him, capable people can be reused.Zheng Jianchong, as the commander-in-chief of one party, does not have to listen to the generals of the Jin Army in everything.In this war, the strength of the army is not uniform, and he will never bring the army into the battlefield.No matter how fast he pulled out, Zheng Jianchong planned to stay in Hucheng County.

In Shenshan County, Jiang Min wiped out Wanyan Yuying's three thousand gold army cleanly, which greatly shocked the frontline generals.Everyone understood that Wang Xiaolie, who was about to fight, was different from other generals of the Song Army.If you are not careful, you will lose your life.

Liu Lin stopped advancing when he arrived in Zhongmou County, and Zheng Jianchong did not move forward when he arrived in Hucheng County. The situation of the battle became strange.

(End of this chapter)