Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 1205
It should be said that the landing operation was very successful.

On the night of August 25th in the third year of Jianji, the Chishui Army conquered Macheng County, and on the same night, they defeated Qianjinye and Liucheng Army.

On the 28th, Liu Zhijun led the troops to take Shicheng County lightly, with almost no casualties, and did not wipe out a few enemies.

On the 29th, Kang Huaiying broke through Lulong County, Pingzhou, killing [-] enemies.

On the [-]th, Wang Yanwen, deputy envoy of the Longwu Army, conquered Yutian in Jizhou and killed more than a hundred enemies.

So far, this "rampant" landing team has finally attracted the attention of Jin people.

The first to respond was Li Cunhao's troops of the Linyu Pass Guards. He had more than 3000 cavalrymen under him, plus more than 3000 Tutuan villagers and young men from the Fan tribe who took turns guarding the pass.

On the first day of September, Li Cunhao personally led the army westward to rescue Pingzhou. As a result, he was ambushed by Xia's army in the old place of Funing County (abandoned in the seventh year of Wude and merged into Lulong County), and returned in a disastrous defeat.

Participating in the ambush was the Liu Po ​​Department of the Longwu Army.

He doesn't like to fight head-on in the field, but only loves to use tactics in ambush. He often calculates and guesses what the enemy general is thinking, and uses his tactics.This style is not very pleasing at this time, because most of them are martial arts fighters who love to fight with others.But when he makes such a move, sometimes it is really difficult for people to react, and it is inevitable to suffer.

When the news came back, Shao Siwu, king of Zhao, had just led the returned German army and Huaihai Daozhou soldiers to storm Changli Town for one day, killing more than [-] thieves and capturing [-] prisoners.

"Do we count as capturing a state?" Shao Siwu joked as he looked at the town of Changli, where the fire had just been extinguished.

This is Xingying Prefecture, the seat of the "government-in-exile" of Yingzhou after the land was lost, where many soldiers and civilians gathered.But lack of preparation is lack of preparation. Under Xia Jun's fierce offensive, he still suffered a defeat. The governor's family was lost in the fire. More than ten generals were captured, and the rest died in battle.

Who should blame it on?It seems that only Li Ke can recite it, because he was the one who gave the order for the Jin soldiers from Youzhou to go south.

"Of course forget it." Gao Youqing said with a smile: "There is a governor, there is a state government, how can it not be counted? Fan He won Pingzhou, we Keying Prefecture, this time it is a tie."

Shao Siwu couldn't help laughing.He was joking, why did he take it seriously?If he really wanted to write it openly in the battle report, he would only feel his face burning up, and he would feel embarrassed.

Wang Jiao was also relatively simple and rigid. Hearing this, he glared at Gao Youqing and said, "Quickly check the grain, grass, draft animals, and equipment. Don't be ashamed of yourself here."

Gao Youqing put away her laughter and took people to sort out the supplies.

His main concern is the horses.When sailing, the cabin needs to be filled with people and goods, and it is crowded and crowded. It is impossible to bring too many horses, so we can only raise them on the spot, whether it is the horses themselves or the harness.

There are some tribes near Changli Town, most of whom are Shu Khitan and Shu Xi, and there may be some Sogdian or Mohe people who are good at doing business.

The origins of the Khitan people are very complicated, most of them descended from the Dahe Alliance before the Xuanzong dynasty.Because of their attachment to the Turks, they were beaten to ashes, and some of them simply surrendered and moved to Youzhou.After the Xuanzong Dynasty, the Khitan people picked up the ashes and re-established the Yaonian Clan Alliance. Many people who were dissatisfied with the Eight Khitan Clans or failed in the political struggle went south to seek refuge and fight for the Central Plains emperor and vassal commander.

This kind of seeking refuge has actually existed all the time. In the five dynasties in history, Khitan people carried guns and fought for the emperor of the Central Plains in Bianliang.No one stipulated that the Khitan had to be monolithic. In fact, even if A Baoji was released, many Khitan people were still dissatisfied with him, and it was only normal to vote with their feet.

In today's battle, the young men of these tribes completely watched from the sidelines, and only a few chieftains were persuaded to help defend Changli Town.

They are not fools, they all know that this is a civil war of the Central Plains people, and has little to do with them.

When Abaoji comes, they will die miserably-in history, after Yelu Deguang attacked Xixi, he even dug out the coffin where King Xi went to Zhu and slaughtered his corpse.

When soldiers and horses from other feudal towns in the Central Plains came over, at most they were looted, which was not a big deal.

In this case, it is better to run away or help each other.In fact, some of them did run away, and the Xia people didn't bother to chase them. Those who didn't run away simply pretended that nothing happened, so what to do.

Gao Youqing intends to collect horses, cattle and sheep from the tribe.If these people are willing, recruit some young men and go to fight the Jin people together.

The abacus was well done, and Shao Siwu also acquiesced, so he immediately threw off his arms and started working.

On the other side, Shao Siwu had already inspected the small Changli Town, and said: "General Liu has defeated Li Cunhao, and the situation is very good. Changli Town can't stay for a long time, for fear of delaying the opportunity of the war. I want to lead the army eastward, join the Longwu Army, and head straight for Lin Yuguan, what does General Wang think?"

"Your Highness's concern is very close to my heart." Wang Jiao replied, "There is no need to keep many soldiers and horses to guard Changli Town. All the best soldiers and strong generals will be brought to Linyu Pass, and they will fight to complete their merits in one battle. The bandit army of Linyu Pass After the collapse, there is no need to worry about the rear, and we can join forces with General Fan's troops and march to Jizhou, where we can advance, attack, retreat or defend, and there is a lot of leeway."

"Good!" Shao Siwu said happily.

Young people always yearn to make contributions.The enemy is right in front of you, what are you waiting for?
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Li Cunhao retreated to Linyu Pass in embarrassment.

This time to rescue Pingzhou, we took out [-] soldiers and horses, but most of them were lost.On the way to retreat, there were still some Ding Zhuang from the Fan tribe who took the opportunity to sneak away, but only a few thousand people came back in the end.Even he himself was slightly injured.

"Since I started my army with my father-in-law, I have never been defeated so badly." Li Cunhao sighed while receiving treatment from the medical officer in Linyu Pass guarding the city: "The thief Xia is really too treacherous. Hate! Hate!"

King Jin has many adopted sons, almost thousands of them, but very few of them are able to succeed.Among these people in their early years, there are even fewer who can make some big careers, but can be written about in a big way.

Competition is fierce and opportunities are few.Sometimes it's just one chance, missed, screwed up, and there's nothing left.

When Li Cunhao was an envoy to contain soldiers and horses in Linyu Pass, he didn't know how many barriers he broke through and how many people he squeezed out. As a result, when he rescued Pingzhou, he was greatly humiliated. How could he not be angry?How not to panic?
"The envoy, the Xia bandit is treacherous, and unexpectedly came here by smuggling across the sea, and caught everyone by surprise. It is not a crime of war, so there is no need to worry too much." The staff advised from the side.

"It would be great if everyone thought like you do." Li Cunhao sighed.

He knew it was impossible.Reward for meritorious deeds and punishment for demerit, this is the style of King Jin, and it is also the key for the Jin army to maintain cohesion and combat effectiveness.After this big defeat, it is impossible to get over it smoothly.For the current plan, the only way is to make up for the past, firmly guard Linyu Pass, maintain a presence behind the Xia people, and then find a way to recruit more soldiers to create a threat to them and prevent them from attacking Youzhou with all their strength.

This is the only way and the most reliable option.

Heavy footsteps sounded outside the door, as well as the clanging of nail leaves.After a while, Shan Tinggui, the ten general, came in and reported: "The town envoy, the Xia people have already reached the city, so please make up your mind as soon as possible."

"What else can I think?" Li Cunhao said angrily.

Shan Tinggui also joined the battle.

The Shan family is a fierce man. Back then, "Shan Wudi" Shan Keji won the three armies bravely, unstoppable, and finally lost and was besieged and killed by the Jin army.This Shan Tinggui, who was said to have a somewhat irreconcilable relationship with Shan Keji, was also very brave, so he was brought by his side and sent out when he was about to charge into battle.

But Shan Tinggui's performance disappointed him a little.

Even though Shan Tinggui was unable to save the defeat even if Shan Tinggui stepped forward when all the Xia soldiers were in ambush and the entire Jin army was defeated, he did not perform at all, and it was a bit too much to just take his subordinates and flee for their lives.

However, it was also because Shan Tinggui escaped quickly and his tribe was the most intact. At this time, Li Cunhao relied on him a lot, and it was hard to say bad words.

"The town envoy, maybe you should send someone to contact Tan and Ji prefectures, and ask your son to send troops to rescue." Shan Tinggui said: "People in the city are panicked, and the soldiers have no desire to fight. If the Xia people attack the city with all their strength, they will not be able to defend it. "

"You!" Li Cunhao was furious, Haoxuan couldn't hold back the swearing.

Of course he knew that what Shan Tinggui said was true, but since ancient times, many truths have not been listened to.

"How many bandit soldiers are there?" Li Cunhao asked.

"No less than seven thousand." Shan Tinggui thought for a while, and replied: "This society is cutting wood to build fences and siege equipment. They have both infantry and cavalry. It seems that the morale is good."

Nonsense, just won a big victory, can morale be bad?Li Cunhao thought bitterly.

"As you said, send envoys to Tanzhou." He sighed heavily, and said, "Defend the city well, and if something goes wrong, you will come to see me."

Shan Tinggui was startled when he heard the words, and then showed a slightly mocking expression.

It's this time, still acting like this, Jin people are really domineering.Sometimes I really want to knock open their skulls to see if there is a mass of paste inside.

"Also, you have to win over the Fan soldiers and Xiangyong in the city, and don't let them run away." Li Cunhao warned again: "Under this great defeat, these thieves will run away if they don't pay attention. Yes Don’t be soft on these people, just kill them. For the rest, give more rewards, and distribute donations in the city if they don’t have money.”

Yes, there are also residents in Linyuguan City, but not many, and most of them are family members of sergeants.

Hearing Li Cunhao's words, Shan Tinggui's face became more mocking.I saw him bow and salute, and said: "I would like to obey the order of the town envoy."

After all, he walked out with his head held high.

After the medical officer wrapped up Li Cunhao's wound, he hesitated to speak, but in the end he didn't say anything, and left in a hurry after giving some instructions.

There is nothing more to say, he is from Yan, in his opinion, the government office at this moment has become a place of right and wrong, and it is better to run away as soon as possible.

And not long after he went out, there was a burst of drumming noise on the street.

Li Cunhao ate something, and was squinting in a daze, when he heard the movement suddenly, he was startled.

Could it be that someone took the opportunity to ask for a reward?It is not impossible for his prestige to fall to the bottom after he has just suffered a defeat.Warriors are all thieves and thieves, knowing that their superiors want them to work hard, so there is no price at this time, when will it be?
But he seems to be wrong.

After a while, there was a burst of noise outside the gate of the government office, faintly mixed with the sound of weapons clashing and screams of pain.

Li Cunhao's heart sank to the bottom of the valley, it's not like making money, it's more like a mutiny!
Are the Yan people going to rebel?Shan Tinggui is a useless piece of trash who boasts of being brave and can't even control the situation.Li Cunhao wished he could find him now, give him two slaps, and ask him what's going on.

Well, he didn't need to look for it, Shan Tinggui came in quickly.

He was fully clothed, holding a long axe, and rushed in with a grinning face.While running, he shouted: "I have tolerated you for a long time, and the people of Youzhou have tolerated you for a long time."

After finishing speaking, regardless of Li Cunhao's horrified face, he slashed down with an axe, causing blood to splatter everywhere.

After chopping the person down, he was still not satisfied, so he drew out the horizontal knife from his waist, cut off Li Cunhao's head, and held it in his hand.

The Yan soldiers who poured into the government office gave out cheers like a mountain roar and a tsunami.

(End of this chapter)