Fenghou

Chapter 753
Wanyan Nianhan made a careful plan before setting out to fight. They captured Fushi County at night, and the Song army could not send eagle letters or pigeon letters at night. Even if the defeated soldiers sent letters in neighboring states, it would be two days before Chen Qing received the news. , Chen Qing ordered the Tongzhou army to go north to intercept it, and it would take another two days. This is still the case when the news is the fastest. If the other party reported the news on horseback, the time would be a little slower.

Maybe he won't be able to reach Jingzhao City in time, but he is sure that he will be able to enter Guanzhong before Chen Qing's army goes north. The key to the success of this tactic is one word, fast!

The [-] infantry were not brought, all cavalry were used, and [-] of them joined the army, of which [-] were deployed in Fushi County to protect the logistics foundation for themselves, and [-] troops were deployed in Qingquan County to guard the entrance of Luoshui Road, and [-] Jurchen cavalry followed him Go south quickly and enter Yaozhou within two days.

Wanyan Nianhan was so anxious that he couldn't even wait for the next day's dawn. At one o'clock that night, the [-] Jurchen army who had enough rest rushed south like a gust of wind.

On the morning of the third day, Wu Yesuye, the head of the Wanfu, led [-] Xie Congjun troops and [-] carts to the south. Their goal was Qingquan County, which is the entrance of Luoshui Road, and they would be stationed in Qingquan County.

In the southwestern corner of Yanzhou, there is a county called Fuzheng County. This is a very quiet small agricultural county. The county is so small that it is almost forgotten by people. There are [-] troops stationed here, and what he least expects is that Chen Qing is also here.

Just when Zhou Jin was willing to make meritorious deeds and atone for his sins, Chen Qing began to mobilize the army, but the mobilization was extremely secretive. He transferred the army from Jingyuan Road to the north. They even used the method of changing their names to ambush a thousand elite soldiers in Fushi County.

This is a big game of chess. Since Wanyan Nianhan entered Hedong, the layout has begun. Wanyan Nianhan is unwilling to retire. If he wants to fight to the death, it is doomed to his fate. In order not to let Wanyan Nianhan change his attack Chen Qing did not hesitate to give Fushi County to him.

In the early morning of the next day after Wanyan Nianhan's main force entered Yanzhou, a letter eagle flew from the west bank of the Yellow River towards Fuzheng County.

Chen Qing received the eagle letter at dusk. In the commander's tent outside the county seat, Chen Qing and several generals stood in front of the sand table. Chen Qing pointed at the county seat with a wooden pole and said, "Based on the time, the enemy should have After taking Fushi County, if Wanyan Nianhan marched with all his strength, he should have arrived in Fushi County today. I guess he will fight for time and rush into Guanzhong before our deployment is completed, so tonight he will send troops overnight , Arrive in Qingquan County around noon tomorrow and enter Luoshui Road."

Liu Cui was puzzled and said, "It's more than [-] miles from Fushi County to Qingquan. Is it enough in one night and half a day?"

Chen Qing smiled slightly and said, "You haven't understood where Wanyan Nianhan's elite tactics are this time? It's fast, long-distance raids are the Jurchen army's advantage, and it is also the magic weapon for Wanyan Nianhan to sweep the Song army back then. Nianhan was still in Bianliang the day before, but he led a large army to appear in Yangzhou early the next morning. Fifty thousand Song troops were defeated in the first battle, and the black armored cavalry were killed from the Yangtze River to Huzhou within two days. It is astonishing, this time Wanyan Nianhan will definitely make full use of the advantages of long-distance raids to reach Guanzhong within two days, so the requirements for us are also very high, and we must keep up with his rhythm."

"Does the king think Wanyan Nianhan will leave an army to guard Qingquan County?" Guan Shigu asked.

Chen Qing pondered for a while and said: "He will definitely guard Qingquan County. If he leaves overnight tonight, then the army guarding Qingquan County will definitely be behind. They have to wait for the food and grass to arrive. Or the time difference of two days, that is to say, we have to divide our troops into two miles, go all the way to block Qingquan County, all the way to wipe out the troops supporting Qingquan County, we can't get out of the wind, and then we will seize Fushi County at night, it's still the same sentence , can’t reveal the news.”

Guan Shigu smiled slightly, "The king is worried that the Taiyuan army will come to rescue Wanyan Nianhan?"

"Although it is unlikely, I am still a little worried. We must plan ahead and be prepared. It is the best way not to reveal the news."

"Then what are we waiting for now?" Liu Cui asked again.

Chen Qing said lightly: "Wait for news from Lepan Town!"

At four o'clock, Chen Qing was woken up by his own soldiers, and said in a low voice, "Jun Wang, there is news from Lepan Town."

Chen Qing sat up and asked, "But the Jurchen cavalry passed through the town?"

"Exactly! Fifty thousand cavalrymen galloped past Lepan Town, running for a full quarter of an hour, with great momentum."

"Is there no torch?"

"I lit the torch, and it was said that I couldn't see the end at a glance."

Chen Qing pondered for a moment and said, "Go and find me both Liu Cui and Gao Ding."

Not long after, Liu Cui and Gao Ding rushed over, and Chen Qing said to them: "Everything happened as I predicted, Liu Dutong can lead an army of [-] from his headquarters to Qingquan County, and first send scouts to confirm that the enemy has entered the Luoshui Road , Cut off the way back for me, and destroy its passage with powder kegs."

"Humble post obeys orders!"

Liu Cui hesitated and asked again: "When will Jin Bing find out that he has been tricked?"

Chen Qing smiled faintly, "I guess Wanyan Nianhan will wake up when he arrives in Luojiao County."

"I understand!" Liu Cui took the arrow and hurried away.

Chen Qing said to Gao Ding again: "You also led an army of [-] to ambush in the Black Wind Valley south of Lepan Town, and wiped out the enemy army for me. I guess there will be carts of grain and grass following them. Order them to intercept them and send a few more troops. Intercept, no soldiers are allowed to flee back to Fushi County."

"Humble post obeys orders!"

Gao Ding also took the arrow and left.

At dawn, Chen Qing led an army of [-] to fight in the direction of Fushi County.
The [-] Jurchen army galloped southward, and just after noon, the army reached Qingquan County. Qingquan County is a small county.

The Jurchen army slowed down, Wanyan Nianhan rode forward, pointed at the whip, "Are you an official from Qingquan County?"

"The next official is right!"

Wanyan Nianhan said coldly: "I'll give you a choice, either drive out all the chickens, ducks, pigs and sheep in the city, take out all the food, and we will not enter the city, but if I still hear a rooster crow , then we will go to the city to get it by ourselves, and I will give you half an hour, hurry up!"

The officials were so frightened that they ran into the city. In just a moment, cages of chickens and ducks, groups of pigs and sheep were all driven out of the city. After a while, dozens of grain carts came out to deliver grain.

The common people were also frightened. They entered the city for many golden soldiers, and even killed and sent out their watchdogs. In just half an hour, all kinds of food piled up like a hill. It looked like a lot, but it was only Enough for [-] troops to eat two meals.

A Jin soldier entered the city and circled around, and when he left the city, he reported: "There are no chickens or dogs in the city."

Wanyan Nianhan nodded in satisfaction, pointed at ten carts with a whip, and said to the county magistrate: "I will leave the carts to you, and [-] troops will come to station in the future. They have food and will not disturb the people. In addition, give I'm looking for three guides."

Zhang Tao, the county magistrate, was full of bitterness, so he had to send someone to find three hunters to be Jin Bing's guides.

The [-] Jurchen army had a full meal, and then entered the Luoshui Road with the rest of the food, and continued to speed up to the south.
(End of this chapter)