Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 550 Steady
On April 12th of the fifth year of Dashun, it was No. [-] days before Heqing County was destroyed.

Xia Jun paid more than [-] casualties, and the remaining [-] defenders in Baiyacang finally sent envoys to contact them.

All the generals played real fire, and demanded to slaughter all the defenders in Cangcheng.

Shao Shude pressed the matter with his prestige, saying that if the defenders surrendered, they would be innocent, and the promise of giving money and two pieces of silk is still valid.

At noon that day, more than 700 defenders came down the mountain tremblingly and lined up to ask for surrender. Shao Shude kept his promise and would not be injured at all.

So far, this time he dispatched troops to Heqing, all three victories have been achieved, more than 1000 people were killed and wounded, and more than [-] enemies were killed.

Counting the thousands of Pu soldiers who attacked the captives by Yang Liang, there were still more than two thousand captives in total, and they paid almost twice the price of the enemy troops.

This is still a surprise.But no matter what, the three victories of Heqing, Liaowu, and Baiyacang are worth it no matter how much it costs.

Since the first batch of Bian troops crossed Hebei at the end of March and early April, within more than ten days, more than [-] Bian troops have successively assembled in the Heyang area, and their strength is still increasing.

At the same time, the transportation of grain, grass and materials has become more busy.

Heyangjin, Xiaopingjin, Wushedu, Luokou, Biankou, etc., almost all the ferries have been used.

The grain, grass, and equipment needed by a 10,000+ army is not a small amount. Generally, the battalion is required to have more than three months of material reserves, the rear grain station has more than half a year of reserves, and there are still one or two months of reserves during transportation.

Although Zhu Quanzhong was confident that he could defeat Xia Jun, he did not expect to win the battle.If you want to fight decisively, Xia Jun will definitely be willing to fight decisively with you?

Their situation is so good, they have opened up three battlefields, and the brothers Zhu Xuan and Zhu Jin who have also been recruited, are fighting steadily and steadily, and the strategy of exhausting the enemy can kill you. Why take a huge risk to fight with you to determine the world?

There are 10 people on both sides fighting in an array, not to mention whether the battlefield can accommodate it, or if it can accommodate it, who dares to say that he will definitely win?
Shao Shude couldn't bear the consequences of losing the field battle and losing the four armies of Wuwei, Feng'an, Tiande, Feilong and a large number of Tibetans. Zhu Quanzhong also couldn't accept the armies of Changzhi, Baosheng, Xiongwei, Feilong, Qinqi, Zhusheng, and Tabai. result of destruction.

Especially the left and right Changzhi Army, with more than 2 people in the army, has been served by Zhu Quanzhong himself as the military envoy, and is his most elite direct line army.This time Kou Yanqing brought 5000 people, once lost, Lao Zhu would be too angry to eat.

A small defeat is fine, but no one wants to see a big defeat. This is destined to have a high frequency of small-scale tentative battles before the big battle between the two sides.

On April [-], the third batch of [-] hu of grain arrived at Liaowu wharf.

Liang Zhixia, the governor of Shaozhou, organized the strong men to transport the grain to the Baiya warehouse. Together with the seized grain and grass, 20 dendrobium grains and beans were piled up in the warehouse.Liaowu Wharf also stored 20 Dendrobium, Heqing County stored [-] Dendrobium, and another [-] Dendrobium were temporarily stored in the military camp, together with [-] bundles of hay, managed by Zhu Liang, the grain envoy.

When the grain tanker was returning, it was attacked by the navy of the Bian army. Three ships were sunk and four were captured.

Shao Shude understood that the good times of rushing to transport grain and grass had passed.He ordered Shanzhou and Weikou to suspend grain transportation to avoid unnecessary losses.

"There is enough food and grass." Above Baiyacang City, Shao Shude looked at the warships of the Bian Army Navy that were showing off their might on the river, and said: "Even if the two armies of Feng'an and Tiande arrived, they would only consume [-] in one month." There are more than [-] dendrobium rations and fodder. The existing reserves are enough for our army to consume for more than seven months. Zhu Quanzhong has the ability to spend with me until winter. The Bian army is aggressive, and it is unknown how many troops have been mobilized. According to the intelligence of these days, It may be close to [-]. There are so many soldiers and horses, overwhelming, what a big scene."

The Bian army really paid for it this time. Their overwhelming cavalry alone seems to be around [-] cavalry.Zhang Shensi in Jiyuan should have more than a thousand cavalry, and Zhang Quanyi in Mengzhou should not have no cavalry at all. This time they have an overall superiority in infantry and cavalry, overwhelming the Shuofang army.Even the number of the mule army was no less than that of the Xia army's cavalry and infantry.

Not to mention the navy that crosses the river, the advantage seems to be overwhelming.This is the advantage of their inside combat and projection capabilities.

In later generations, the projection capability is reflected in the number of amphibious assault ships and strategic transport aircraft. Without these, even with millions of troops, can you mobilize tens of thousands of people to fight in foreign countries?

The projection ability at this time is reflected in the shipping.

"Commander, don't take it lightly. I'm worried that Pang Shigu and Zhang Shensi are paralyzing our army. On the other side of Heyang, it is difficult for scouts to approach, and there are bandits everywhere. Heqing is only a few tens of miles away, and can be reached in a short time." Chen Cheng Said: "Heyang goes to the east, and there are many ferries. After crossing the river, most of them are in Wude, Wuzhi, Huojia, and Wen counties of Mengzhou. Now most of them have rushed to Heyang. I don't know the strength of our army, and the other is still waiting for equipment, food and grass."

"Will there be any movement over there at Zhiguan?"

"It's possible." Chen Cheng pondered for a while, and said, "Maybe Tiaohe Zhongjun can come up and defend Jiguan? It's better than Tutuan Township."

Between Jiguan and Zhiguan, Shao Shude sent people to dig the post road and break the wood to break the road.This strategy was offered by Feng Wei, and Shao Shude adopted it.

But now he regrets it.

Maybe it was too timid to let the Bian army see through the fact that there were no elite soldiers on the North Road?

"I don't worry about Wang Yao." Shao Shude sighed, and said, "The Iron Forest Army has [-] cavalry, such a large force, why didn't I send it to the front line? Those warriors in the river are always a hidden danger. Guard."

"Commander, Li Tangbin has a lot of troops, why don't we send a group of troops northward to help the Heyang battlefield?" Chen Cheng suggested, "A mule army has appeared in the Bian army in Heyang. According to the information from the Department of Listening and Watching, this is Dai Siyuan's department. , a total of 8000 people, have been stationed on the front line of Luoyang and Xin'an. Zhu Quanzhong must have been transferred to Heyang at this time. Li Tangbin's army was stationed in Mianchi County and Qianqiu City, and it was impossible to deploy troops to attack Xiashi Fortress. You don’t need that many people.”

"Li Tangbin reported that he wanted to attack Shazha City and Huixiban in the south, open up the road to the Luoshui River Valley, threaten Ge Congzhou and Yang Shihou, and might need to use troops here."

"Marshal, this is nonsense!" Chen Cheng said bluntly: "The sheep intestine trail is opened on the slope of the mountain, with high mountains on one side and deep streams on the other side. How to use troops in such a dangerous place? It is difficult for bandits to go north, and it is also difficult for our army to go south. , this is not a place to use troops."

"Okay." Shao Shude was moved by Chen Cheng's words, and said, "Then transfer to the German army and go north."

The German army originally had [-] soldiers, all of whom were Xiangshan people from the Hengshan Party.Later, hundreds of Qingtang Tubo warriors with outstanding performance were selected. Wang Yao also selected two thousand elite soldiers from Hezhong.

He had been training troops in Hu Guocheng before, and from time to time he had some small-scale battles with the Bian army.Shao Shude didn't know why Li Tangbin didn't like to use talismans for interrogation, if so, let's transfer to Wangwushan for camp, under Gao Renhou's command.

On the Jiguan side, there is really a need for an army capable of fighting.

……

In the dark night, the rain seemed to pour down from the nine heavens, making people upset.

Liu Sanhu, who returned from injury, walked on the embankment with his head held high against the envious eyes of his robes.

The coir raincoat on his body couldn't keep out the wind and rain at all, and after patrolling around, his whole body was already soaked.

But he is not qualified to be lazy now, he is famous for being troubled like this, being stared at all the time, and if he is not paying attention, he will be accused of blackmail, which is far from as good as it looks.

But still worth it!
The dancer who was rewarded by the handsome back then gave birth to three children for him.A few days ago, he rewarded the thief officer's wife, and specially let him go on leave—it doesn't matter if he doesn't let him go, he is lying there injured.

The woman was well-educated and seemed to accept her fate. She had been taking care of his diet these days, which made Liu Sanhu very satisfied.

Fighting with the commander-in-chief is so bold!

There was a thunder in the sky, and the rain seemed to be getting heavier.Liu Sanhu cursed in a low voice, but quickly stopped.

In the flash of lightning, he seemed to see the dark ships.

There seem to be parapets on both sides of the ship's side, with windows and holes on both sides.

"Captain Mao, go to the barracks immediately and call out all the brothers."

"Deputy Cui, take the two of you to the bell strike and wait for news."

"The rest, follow me!" Liu Sanhu gave three orders in one breath, and then rushed to the river with more than forty people who were confused.

Another bolt of lightning fell.

This time it was seen more clearly, crossbow arrows were fired from the window on the female wall, and there were several screams by the river.

"Dog thief, the crossbow string is still so strong in such heavy rain!" Liu Sanhu cursed loudly.

The sergeants behind had already understood that there were bandits attacking from the river, and they chose such a rainy day.

Captain Cui, who ran to the place where the bell hit, also understood. He led two sergeants, and the three of them worked hard together to ring the warning bell without hesitation.

The dull bell wafted far away in the night sky.Immediately, all parts of the pier "lived" and there was a lot of noise.

Angrily cursing was also heard on the river, and they didn't hide it at all, and made great fanfare.

Overwhelming crossbow bolts were shot from the river, and almost no one could stand in the open field by the river. The soldiers on patrol kept screaming, and I don't know how many people were hit.

The first ship approached slowly.

Eighty sailors shouted chant in the bilge, paddling vigorously, the helmsman stared wide-eyed, watched carefully the position of the pier, and controlled the direction.The deck was full of sergeants, armed with knives and guns, eager to try.

No one expected that the first battle between Xia and Bian would be on Liaowu Wharf.

After the crossbow arrow cleared the field, the melee sergeants of the Bian Army Navy rushed to the dock along the pedals.

The soldiers of the Wuwei Army guarding the pier reacted quickly.After the bell rang, they basically began to put on their armor and assemble, and then under the leadership of the officers, they quickly reinforced the fighting location.

"Kill!" On the narrow pier, the battle was almost intensified.

Corpses continued to fall into the river, and the smell of blood was so strong that it was disgusting.

Liu Sanhu arrived first, and he stabbed repeatedly with a long spear.

More than forty sergeants behind him cooperated tacitly and blocked the direction of the bandit soldiers.

Reinforcements came one after another, and the pier was crowded with people, both sides couldn't stand up, and they would cut down when they encountered crowds.

The sky was cloudy and rainy, there was no moonlight, no stars, except for the densely packed lights on the river, you couldn't see your fingers on the pier.

In the end, the two sides were almost in chaos.

Liu Sanhu kicked a Bian soldier into the river, and wiped the rainwater off his face with his hand. He couldn't tell whether the shadows around him were his own or the enemy.

"I'm from Junyi County." He thought for a while, and shouted with the Bian Song accent he learned from others.

"Brother, it turned out to be one of our own, and I almost attacked you." A person on the opposite side let down his vigilance and said.

"Pfft!" A spear was thrown out, hitting the man's abdomen. Liu Sanhu didn't stop. After pulling out the spear, he waved and slapped the spear that was stabbing away. There was another scream in the middle, which killed two people in succession.

"Everyone, the Bian thief sailor has no armor. If you meet someone who has no armor, don't be polite, just kill him directly, you can't go wrong!"

"General Lu has brought people here, don't panic, hold your ground."

"There are not many bandit soldiers. Our [-] troops stationed at the pier drowned them all with their spit."

In the darkness, someone kept shouting with a Lingxia accent to boost morale.

This is the subjective initiative of junior officers, the source of an army's combat effectiveness.They can reasonably read the battlefield situation, make timely adjustments, and are full of strong morale and full fighting enthusiasm, so it is difficult to be defeated.

On the hillside in the distance, two long dragons of torches lit up, and the sound of drums and horns resounded through the night sky.

The morale of the soldiers of the Wuwei Army who were fighting was greatly boosted, while the navy of the Bian Army was a little depressed.

Navy sergeants generally have no armor, or at most wear leather armor, and they are at a disadvantage in battle.

They came here on a rainy night with the intention of making a sneak attack. Now that they were discovered, the sneak attack was unsuccessful, and the Xia Army's reinforcements were still gathering, they were doomed to fail.

There was a continuous sound of beating gongs on the river, which was a signal for the retreat of the Bianjun navy.

The soldiers of the Bian army who were fighting fled one after another, threw their weapons and jumped into the river.

This one-feather sneak attack and landing battle started unexpectedly, and then came to an end in a muddle-headed way, allowing the soldiers of the Xia Army, who were born in the northwest landlubbers, to have a good understanding of what is called a land-and-water attack.

It's still valuable to say.

(End of this chapter)