Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 782 Li Wei
On the day Shao Dashuai arrived in Yuanzhou, Zhu Quanzhong convened a meeting of the generals in Qiao County.

The current situation, while dangerous, is actually sustainable.

Even if the soldiers and horses on the front line of Yingdong were defeated, they may not be completely wiped out.On the front lines of Yancheng and Xuzhou, a certain number of troops are also deployed.To put it bluntly, the people from Yingdong have become scapegoats, and there is still a high possibility that they will succeed in their escape—you Guojun may have a little more difficulty.

In addition, there are more than 5000 Zhao Juezhi loyal soldiers in Xuzhou, who have not moved much.A while ago, thousands of people were assigned to Chenzhou, and local state and county soldiers and Tutuan villagers were organized to guard the city.

The troops deployed in echelons are not so easy to be wiped out.

Zhu Jin has already sworn in from Yanzhou to attack Yunzhou with [-] yamen and [-] township warriors.Zhu Wei, governor of Qizhou, also pinned down He Gui from the flanks. In addition, Zhu Jin used his prestige in rescuing the Tianping army for many years, and his status as Zhu Xuan's cousin to lure the Yun soldiers, the situation looked pretty good.

Ge Congzhou has more than [-] Longwu troops and more than [-] Tingzi soldiers, including [-] heavy cavalry.Recently, the second army of pro-cavalry and Zhusheng was strengthened. Together with the left and right Desheng armies, they were under the command of Zhang Cunjing, and they hunted and killed Xiaren Xiangyong, almost making them disappear.

In terms of cavalry, Zhu Quanzhong is still very grateful to Luo Hongxin.Hundreds of horses were donated last year, and two thousand horses were donated this year.There is no shortage of warriors who can ride and fight in Bianzhou. After all, many powerful children have practiced riding, archery and horse fighting since they were young, but the lack of horses is real. This is an urgent need.

Shi Shucong and Zhu Zhen still have more than [-] elite soldiers, who can go to the top at critical moments.

Zhu Quanzhong didn't think that he would be defeated soon, even Shao Shude didn't dare to think so.Judging from the way the Xia bandits act, they are still focusing on attacking the war potential of the Xuanwu Army, that is, going deep into the hinterland of Bianliang to harass them, causing them to slowly collapse.

The fiasco of Dai Siyuan and Zhang Quanyi in Caizhou a while ago was a rather dangerous thing, which almost shook the whole situation, but it will stabilize again, presumably Shao thief is very disappointed.

Zhu Quanzhong was thinking wildly while watching the generals enter the meeting hall.

"See you, Your Majesty." Civil and military generals Zuo Qiqi saluted.

Zhu Quanzhong returned the salute, then sat down, glanced around, and his eyes fell on one person.

Jing Xiang glanced at it quietly, heaved a sigh of relief, but then frowned again.

Zhu Hanbin, Liang Wang's righteous son, and Luoyan are all commanding envoys.

Zhu Yuanli, Zhu Hanbin's father, followed Pang Shigu to attack Huainan, but was lost in the battle.Zhu Quanzhong adopted Han Bin as his adopted son to show his favor.Of course, it is said to be the adopted son, but it is not entered in the genealogy like Zhu Youwen's, so the difference is still very big.

"Cai, Ying, Bo Zhuzhou, I don't know what you are fighting!" Sure enough, Zhu Quanzhong didn't suppress his anger, and started to spray: "Who are the Weisheng Army and Huaining Army? Why are you fighting so hard?"

Wei Shengjun has been underestimated by Liang Jun for many years because of his performance on the battlefield.Ding Hui often defeated them, and he didn't think their combat effectiveness was strong.But there is one thing to say, Zhu Quanzhong is looking at people with old eyes. People will grow and improve. Wei Shengjun has been abused for so many years, and has not suffered a devastating defeat. The main force is still there, which is enough to guarantee the battle they will win. The experience is passed on to the newcomers, and the strength is steadily improved.Not to mention that they swallowed so many soldiers from the Liang army, their strength is not what it used to be.

Even if you take Yang Xingmi's Huai army as an example, you can't use his combat effectiveness during the time when he ran around.When Sun Ru went to Yangzhou and recruited Huai people into the army wantonly, he was "infected" by Cai Bing, and his combat effectiveness also increased gradually. Nothing remained the same.

"Zhe Zongben is currently attacking Yancheng, and Ding Hui can make it a little frustrated. Can't Zhang Quanyi and Dai Siyuan? Can't you gentlemen? I think there are still some people who avoid the battle, fear the battle, and think carefully, wanting to preserve their strength " Zhu Quanzhong said with a cold snort.

This made everyone feel uncomfortable.

In this day and age, isn't it normal to have a small mind?It's understandable that people don't want to kill the world for themselves, seeing that the building is about to collapse, and that a gentleman doesn't stand under a dangerous wall, it's all understandable, and everyone may not have any objection, it's just human nature.

But there is no way to refute this, because everyone in Gein knows that the current state is abnormal.From the perspective of the coach, it is necessary to rectify it, otherwise it will only be arrogant. The more the fight continues, the more people will avoid the battle, and eventually the whole situation will collapse.

Others are fighting hard, fighting bloody battles, with heavy casualties, but you are avoiding the battle to preserve your strength, what do you want them to think?Morale will definitely suffer.

"Breaking Xia's army!" Zhu Quanzhong raised his voice.

Zhao Yan's expression turned pale.

"The battle of Luoyang was a big defeat, and more than half of the losses were lost. Now it's useless..." Zhu Quanzhong looked at Zhao Yan with dangerous eyes.

"Your Majesty." Zhao Yan said anxiously: "Recovering Chengfu County, I was the first to enter the city by the Po Xia Army. In Keyongcheng County, the Po Xia Army cooperated with Yang Shihou to capture the city. Your Majesty, the Po Xia Army has made meritorious service."

"You can atone for your sins with a small skill?" Zhu Quanzhong said angrily, "I want to remove you from the post of Xia Jun envoy, can you accept it?"

Zhao Yan breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and immediately said: "The final general is convicted and convinced."

"Get off!" Zhu Quanzhong waved his hands, not wanting to take a second look at him.

Shi Shucong watched silently from the side, Liang Wang still had a sense of proportion.Zhao Yan is the son of Zhao Ji, and Zhao Ji has made great achievements, and Zhao Yan's uncle, Zhao Jue, is also the Jiedu envoy of the Zhongwu Army, with soldiers on hand, and has great prestige in Chen Xu Erzhou.

Zhao Yan, it's best not to move lightly.

After Zhao Yan left in a daze, Zhu Quanzhong set his sights on Zhu Hanbin again.

"I still remember the old incident when we set up Luoyan Capital. The elite of each army was selected, organized and trained, and the commanders changed several times, but no matter who under them, they have repeatedly made military exploits." Zhu Quanzhong's voice dropped, his face expressionless. .

Jing Xiang sighed inwardly.He is too familiar with King Liang, his demeanor and tone are very similar to those when he beheaded the two generals Li Xuan and Li Chongyin.

"Han Bin my son." Zhu Quanzhong stroked the hilt of his waist, and said, "In the battle of Shiqiao in Bianzhou, Luoyan was defeated. In the battle of Luonan Sanguan, he feared the enemy like a tiger and fled without fighting."

"Father." Zhu Hanbin was also anxious, and said: "Back then the bandit army was so powerful that all the troops retreated, and I couldn't support it on my own, so I had to follow along."

Zhu Quanzhong didn't seem to hear what he said, and continued: "Since leaving Xuzhou, I have moved to Ying and Bo, and I haven't made an inch of success. I'm afraid that none of the arrows in the pots of the soldiers have been shot."

"Father, when Lin Huan was attacked, our troops were on the outside to guard against bandits and cavalry..." Zhu Hanbin explained.

"The thieves brought Qi Bizhang close to Linhuan, and Luoyan all fled to Yongcheng." Zhu Quanzhong was still talking.

"Father..." Zhu Hanbin sensed that something was wrong, and was drenched in sweat.

"You have to be talented without talent, but you have to be courageous. The army has its own rules, even though it is my son, what's the use of keeping it." Zhu Quanzhong sneered, and said: "Come here, drag him out and kill him, so as to strengthen the army's law."

Soon some guards rushed in, held Zhu Hanbin down, and untied his equipment and armor.

Zhu Hanbin wanted to struggle, but when he thought of his wife and children at home, he stopped immediately, but cried: "Father! I wish the white clothes will work for me, just like Liu Kangyi."

"Drag it out quickly." Zhu Quanzhong ordered without looking at it.

No one dared to intercede, and everyone looked on with nothing to do with themselves.Shi Shucong was a little nervous, glanced outside the door, and sighed in his heart, maybe he was going to die here today.

Zhu Hanbin's head was held up quickly, and his eyes widened with anger.

After Zhu Quanzhong took it, he put it lightly on the table, glanced at the generals in the tent, and said: "The thieves are still in Bozhou, and I want to lead the army to attack them personally. Do you dare to fight to the death?"

"Willing to die for the king." All the generals responded one after another.

"Uncle Cong." Zhu Quanzhong shouted loudly.

"The last general is here!" Shi Shucong was covered in white sweat from fright, but he reacted quickly and stepped out immediately.

"Is there any problem with your troops attacking Linhuan?"

"Wish to be the king's forerunner, vow to attack Linhuan and return."

"Okay!" Zhu Quanzhong laughed, and said: "If you have meritorious service, you will be rewarded, and if you have done something wrong, you will be punished. If you make new contributions, I will not hesitate to reward you."

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The news of Zhu Quanzhong's purge of military discipline in Bozhou quickly spread everywhere.

Ge Congzhou, who was supervising the grain and grass in Heyin, sighed secretly when he heard the news.Liang Wang even beheaded his adopted son, what else can he say?Just attack!Or there were too many casualties, but they were not my family members, so what is there to do with pity?If you want to blame, blame Liang Wang.

On March [-], Ge Congzhou led [-] Longwu troops to the front line.

The big river had already thawed, and the Xia bandits could not cross the river wantonly, and the rangers who were overwhelmingly harassing the rear finally retreated.They can only rush out from the revolving door in one direction now, which is much easier to guard against.

Ge Congzhou climbed halfway up the mountain to watch the enemy's situation.

On the plain along the river at the foot of the mountain, a large group of cavalry is engaged in a fierce confrontation.

The Chishui Army of the Xia Bandits had [-] cavalry soldiers, of which [-] were deployed in Sishui County. They rushed out of the city to attack and kill them many times. Liang Jun's bows and crossbows killed a lot.To this day, it is almost completely lost.

A while ago, before Sishui was completely surrounded, they sent Qianqi reinforcements, which was a very big threat.As a result, when the Liang army attacked the city, they had to deploy a large number of elite soldiers to prepare for them to rush out of the city.

Today they are out of town again.Zhang Cunjing, the envoy of the Zhengzhou camp, led the second army of cavalry and capture students to entangle them. The Desheng army clashed with their horses. They were killed and retreated. After leaving more than 200 corpses, they fled back in embarrassment.

Zhang Cunjing took the opportunity to lead his army to capture the city, but failed to return.

"That's right!" Ge Congzhou broke off a branch bitterly, and shook his head helplessly.

Honestly, continue the siege.

There were 2 Longwu troops, more than [-] cavalry soldiers, and more than [-] Tutuan peasants, making a total of [-] troops. The mill also grinded down Sishui County.

Of course, Ge Congzhou didn't know that Sishui County was still firmly there after half a month.Most of the city walls were broken, and the defenders probably suffered heavy casualties, but they just couldn't take it down.

Xia Zei's cavalry had lost more than half, and it was basically impossible to get out, because Ge Congzhou sent people to dig two trenches to besiege.But it just couldn't be beaten, which made Lao Ge sigh unceasingly, and there was some bad news all day long.

Uh, there is also good news, but it is in another battlefield.

Liang Wang personally commanded the army and took over Linhuan County. The thief general Qi Bizhang left without a fight.

He didn't try to jump behind Liang Jun to attack because he didn't dare.King Liang's purpose is very clear. After regaining the land of Bozhou, he will return to Yingzhou, threaten Caizhou, and wipe out the main force of Zhezong's Weisheng army in one fell swoop. Ge Congzhou has different opinions on this. He does not think that Zhezong can be wiped out. Ben, they had time to retreat, and the battle lines returned to a stalemate.

There is no doubt that this is a tactical adventure for King Liang.

He mobilized the last elite soldiers in Bianzhou, and even brought over half of the Tianwu Eighth Army that had been in the army for no more than two years. This was a desperate move.It would be unimaginable if it failed.

Now it seems that the situation is developing in a good direction, and everything is going very smoothly.Liang Wang even took the time to go to Xuzhou to comfort Zhao Jue, the Jiedu envoy of the Zhongwu Army, and dozens of people under Pang Shigu, the commander of the Yingshui Daying Camp.

Shao thief was right that he didn't come. It is impossible to make a breakthrough in the battle situation, and it will take a long time, unless someone makes a serious mistake.

On the 21st, King Liang arrived in Yingzhou.The bandit general Cui Hong took advantage of the unstable foothold of the army and sent people to attack at night. The result was a disastrous defeat. Chen Su, the governor of Shenzhou, returned wounded and lost more than [-] soldiers.

King Liang ordered a fierce attack, but until yesterday it seemed that he hadn't conquered it yet. The thief general Qi Bizhang was even harassing nearby, and the situation froze.

"This battle has been fought so viscously!" Ge Congzhou felt a certain amount of pressure.

Tomorrow, I'm going to do my best, and I'm going to give Xia thief a wave of fierceness, otherwise I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain.Liang Wang failed to attack Yingzhou for a long time, and under anxiety, he will inevitably dislike people...

(End of this chapter)