Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 668
Listening to Lu Duoxun's analysis, Luo Youdu just pondered for a while and said, "I, the Great Yu, ruled the world, so there is no reason to be timid. Send an order to Ma Shuai, let him continue to harass and entangle the opponent. In addition, let Han Lingkun and Cao Bin go Move closer towards Ma Shuai. Even if you can't inflict heavy damage on the enemy, you still have to bite off a piece of flesh from them."

There was confidence in his words.

This is not to underestimate the enemy, let alone arrogance.It was the self-confidence cultivated by Dayu's soldiers who were invincible in all battles. Regardless of the number of opponents, no matter how bad the situation was, they always had the will to win.

Without extra hesitation, Luo Youdu immediately mobilized all the cavalry under his command to approach the Khitan army.

He is in no rush to fight.

The Khitan organs have exhausted their calculations, which means that they have been prepared.

They are more familiar with the terrain, and they can't give full play to their own advantages in a blind battle.

At dawn, the situation of the enemy and ourselves is clear at a glance, and the most correct choice can be made.

Luo Youdu went north all the way, and traveled for more than ten miles. Under the guidance of Gao Huaide's continuous sending of people, they arrived at a place called Guchengli at the fourth watch.

Gao Huaide personally reported the situation: "Your Majesty, the other party will not retreat after retreating here. It seems that he intends to fight us here."

The surrounding terrain appeared in Luo Youdu's mind. He had never been here personally, but within the coverage of the sand table, he had a general understanding of the situation here.

Luo Youdu was keenly aware of the key point of this place, and said, "I remember there is a small stream here in the ancient calendar."

The place names chosen by the Khitan people are already strange, but when they are translated in Chinese, they are even more strange.

Lu Duosun has done a lot of homework, and he has a good memory, so he quickly answered: "It was originally called Guzhen Lishui, a tributary of the Laoha River, and it was also a wide river at the beginning. Later, I don't know why. , the Laoha River turned around, and the Guzhenli water became a stream, which was more than ten feet wide. There is water in spring, summer and autumn, but it dries up in winter. Because it is a big river, the terrain here is lower than ordinary streams. The other side is in Stopping here is obviously planning to use the low-lying terrain here to fight our army."

Luo Youdu said: "This is a difficult battle to deceive our army without infantry. It's really interesting to turn the situation around."

When the Central Plains fought against the Khitan, the Central Plains had always relied on the coordination of arms and mixed movements of infantry and cavalry, while all the people of the Khitan had cavalry.

Now their infantry are either tired and frostbitten, or they are maintaining order in Dading Mansion, only all cavalry are in hand.Although Khitan is still dominated by cavalry pawns, most of the Jingzhou Army are cavalry pawns.

This ancient calendar must be the battlefield they chose.

Luo Youdu clasped his hands together and said, "Then I'll try their depth."

The winter morning came late, accompanied by the biting frosty breath, the sun was reluctant to jump out of the horizon, but the light still drove out the darkness, and the thick fog shrouded the grassland.

The breath exhaled by the man and the horse was like a cloud, enveloping the man.

Zhao Kuangyi was sitting on the high slope and looking at the enemy opposite through the morning mist. In this winter, his palms were full of cold sweat.

For the Central Plains army, Zhao Kuangyi has exhausted all his tricks this time, and many situations are as he expected. With his understanding of the Central Plains' formidable enemy Luo Youdu, he has calculated many things correctly and successfully widened the gap between the enemy and us.

But in the final pursuit, there was a deviation.

Zhao Kuangyi knows that Luo Youdu is bold in using troops and is good at seizing opportunities, and knows that he will not miss the opportunity to pursue.It was planned to use the melee at night to win with a superior force.

Even in the Central Plains, it is difficult to maintain a large-scale battle formation in such a chaotic melee.

In this way, the advantage between the enemy and the enemy can be further expanded.

There is every chance to succeed in one fell swoop by pulling Nan Chao.

Zhao Kuangyi, who was calculating every step, made a mistake in this last step.

Zhao Kuangyi is indeed talented, but he underestimated the experienced Gao Huaide.

Gao Huaide was born in the fifth generation of generals. He joined the army at the age of 13 as a dental general. He emerged at the age of 20 and made many military exploits. Zhao Kuangyi was not allowed to succeed, but sent cavalry to harass along the way, delaying the Khitan's retreat.

This time Zhao Kuangyi became somewhat passive.

No matter what the situation is, it is the Khitan's ultimate goal to withdraw to Linhuang Mansion in Shangjing.

Even if they really defeated the cavalry army of the Southern Dynasty, they would have to withdraw to Shangjing to deal with the two groups of troops led by Lin Renzhao and Pan Mei.

Now, instead of taking the opportunity to win, they were caught by Gao Huaide, unable to retreat calmly.

In fact, at this time, Zhao Kuangyi had a way to cover Yelu Bishe's retreat calmly.

That is, after the strong man broke his wrist and sacrificed the Jingzhou Army Hall, the cavalry of the Pishi Army and the Tribal Army immediately followed Yeluxiu's retreat method, and were able to withdraw from the battlefield with the least casualties.

This plan is better than Brother Yeluxiu personally serving as the queen.

Brother Yeluxiu couldn't think of such a poisonous scheme as setting fire to Dading Mansion.

However, Zhao Kuangyi was not willing to do this.

The Khitan military is very xenophobic, and Zhao Kuangyi has a deep understanding.As a Southerner, it would be extremely difficult for him to command the most elite Pishi army of Khitan, and the Jingzhou army was his greatest reliance.

He sacrificed the Jingzhou Army and saved the Pishi Army.For Khitan, it is indeed a good thing.But for him, Zhao Kuangyi, it was like breaking his own arm.

Driven by selfishness, Zhao Kuangyi chose a difficult road, and fought with the Southern Dynasty cavalry who were chasing him with real swords and guns.

They have an advantage in terrain, and they have an advantage in force, so they may not have no chance of winning.

Zhao Kuangyi turned his horse's head and returned to Yelv Bishe's side.

Yelu Bishe was listening to the news reported by the generals, when he saw Zhao Kuangyi coming, he hurriedly asked, "How is Supervisor Zhao?"

Zhao Kuangyi calmly said: "Everything is as I expected. They suffered a night of losses and dare not fight again. They plan to delay until dawn. According to the news from the scouts, the number of soldiers and horses they chased this time is no more than three Wan, they are all cavalry. Without the cooperation of infantry, the opponent's strength will be greatly reduced."

Yelu Bishe laughed loudly: "Sure enough, the hero sees the same thing, just now Sunning also said similar things."

Zhao Kuangyi glanced at Brother Yeluxiu calmly, since Yeluwuzhi died of illness, he was most afraid of Brother Yeluxiu.

Zhao Kuangyi has a good eye for people, and he has already seen that the only person beside Yelv Bishe who can threaten him most at this moment is this person whom Yelv Bishe affectionately calls "Xunning".

During this retreat, he put forward a lot of suggestions for himself, which benefited him a lot.

"This guy wants to take credit for himself?"

Zhao Kuangyi's heart was full of alarm bells, the current advantage was created by him, how could he let the other party choose a ready-made advantage?

He immediately retreated to advance, and said: "Yelu's army commander is both wise and brave. He is indeed a well-deserved hero. I just get something occasionally, so I dare not compare."

On the one hand, he said that he was not worthy of being compared with Brother Yeluxiu, but on the other hand, he emphasized that all strategies were his "accidental gains" plan.

Brother Yeluxiu couldn't compare to Zhao Kuangyi in the political arena. Hearing him praise him so much, he hurriedly said: "The current advantages are all conspired by the military supervisor, and I can only pick up the military envoy Ya Huier."

He is really humble.

Yelubi took a look around and said: "You two are my right and left arms, so there is no need to be humble."

He said with a solemn face, looked at the surrounding generals, and said in a deep voice: "This battle is related to the survival of my Daliao, and no loss is allowed. I ask myself that the army is not as good as the leader of the enemy on the other side, and it is not as good as Zhao Jian. Here we will The power of command is entrusted to Zhao Qing. At this critical moment, everyone should take it easy. If anyone makes mistakes, I will personally punish them."

Yelv Xidi and the king of the second family, Sahedi, both showed signs of injustice.

Knowing the key to this battle, Yeluxiu hurriedly said: "The last general has an order, and everything is willing to obey the command of the supervising army envoy."

Although Yeluxiu brother is a rising star, his combat achievements are not inferior to many veteran generals, seeing him all came out to support him, even if the Khitan generals were dissatisfied, they didn't say anything.

Yelu Haili, the great king of the Southern Courtyard, also set an example at this moment, nodded and said: "I will wait for the arrangement of the Supervising Army Envoy."

Zhao Kuangyi was overjoyed, and said: "Our troops are far superior to the opponent. Now is the best opportunity to fight with more siege and less. This place is located in a depression, which is not conducive to cavalry galloping, but it is open to the left and right, suitable for large troops to move. It would be perfect to cooperate with the cavalry here. I think that the troops will be divided into nine armies..."

He bowed deeply to Yelu Haili and said: "In the past, when the Taizu went west, the king personally led the troops and horses to go deep. The command was determined, and Tuyuhun was smashed. The reputation of the king has been violent in the north and south, and no one in Daliao is dissatisfied. Then he and In the following formations, it is for the Central Army and the Central Guard Army, commanding, coordinating, and supporting all the soldiers and horses. How? In terms of prestige, I am far inferior to the King, and without the support of the King, it is absolutely impossible to rely on the next person."

Yelu Haili has a high prestige in Khitan, but his military exploits are not outstanding. Following Yelu Abaoji's conquest of Tuyuhun is the only record he has achieved. It is not easy for the other party to praise him so much, and it is not easy to show embarrassment and agree to it.

Seeing that Yelu Haili was settled, Zhao Kuangyi looked at Yelu Xidi with high spirits and said, "I heard that Commander Xidi is the number one warrior of our Khitan. He holds a great ax to open mountains, and he has the courage that no one should deserve. The position of the former army commander is my duty." .”

Yelu Xidi was a reckless man. Hearing Zhao Kuangyi's praise of himself in front of everyone, he smiled happily. The little bit of unhappiness disappeared, and he said: "The supervising army has good eyesight, and they say that the Southern Dynasty is like a cloud. That is because they have not met a certain I heard that Gao Huaide on the opposite side bravely crowned the Southern Dynasty, so it’s just right, let someone go and meet him.”

His eyes are like lightning, and his fighting spirit is high.

Zhao Kuangyi said: "You lead the cavalry in the center of the formation. You are the vanguard, leading the first six armies!"

Yelu Xidi opened his mouth and said: "Leave it to me!" As a Khitan warrior, he has often done forward work.Charge into battle, that is his forte.

However, Yelv Xidi did not investigate why it was the former Sixth Army.

Zhao Kuangyi looked at the number one general in the North Court, King Sahe of the Second Family.

"The king of the second family, Sahejie, is handsome!"

He called out and said: "Your Majesty has heard from Your Majesty many times that Jie Shuai's troops are calm and sophisticated, and they are as firm as a rock. Especially in the battle of the Yellow River, with a thousand lone troops in the rear, they resisted the attack of [-] bandit soldiers and retreated calmly. Admirable..."

He was talking about the peak battle of King Sahe of the second family: Yelu Deguang entered the Central Plains in the past, but because of his perverse actions in the Central Plains, he was driven back by the Quartet uprising army and had to return to the Central Plains.

On the way to Hebei, King Sahe of the second family was ordered to go to the back of the palace, and blocked [-] rebels with [-] soldiers and horses on the south bank of the Yellow River.

This battle was the most glorious moment in the life of Sahe, the king of the second family, and it was always a talking point for him to brag about himself after drinking and eating.

Letting Zhao Kuangyi mention it on this occasion, he suddenly felt his face brighten, and said politely: "The military supervisor is ridiculous!"

Zhao Kuangyi continued: "Marshal Jie is the most prudent. He is placed on both sides of the rear of the central army to prevent the enemy from outflanking our army from the two wings and the rear."

Naturally, Sa He, the king of Family B, had no objection.

Seeing that Zhao Kuangyi had dealt with the three highest-ranking people lightly, Yelu Bishe was overjoyed, he really did not believe in the wrong person.

After arranging the front army, the middle army, and the rear army, he appointed brother Yeluxiu to lead the right wing army, and ordered Xiao Qiugu to lead the left wing army.

Under normal circumstances, most armies are lined up with five armies, but Zhao Kuangyi was ingenious and refined the nine armies. In addition to the normal front, back, left, right, and middle five armies, there are also central guards, front guards, left guards, and right guards.

Among the Nine Armies, there are further details: "General Wu Tao, you are located on the right of Marshal Xidi, and you are going to the right front; General Du Zhenghong led the infantry on the left flank of the formation, and you are going to the left..."

He issued a series of orders, such as left forward, right forward, left forward and right forward, and left wing back and right wing back.

130 Khitan soldiers, more than [-] generals and officers all have tasks, forming a huge circular formation, connected end to end, like a chessboard, neat and uniform.

Zhao Kuangyi issued a series of orders with dry mouth.

Many generals and generals were in a fog.

Only Brother Yeluxiu understood Zhao Kuangyi's intentions.

Brother Yeluxiu had seen Zhao Kuangyi's Wanquan Formation before. The formation Zhao Kuangyi set up this time is slightly different from the original Wanquan Formation. It must have been improved, but the general situation is still the same.

Brother Yeluxiu could understand Zhao Kuangyi, but he was worried that others would not understand, so he said bravely, "Military Superintendent, the formation you have set up is too complicated, and I am afraid it will be difficult for the generals to implement it."

Zhao Kuangyi let out a long sigh and said, "This is what I am most worried about. Our army is not inferior to the Central Plains. We have been defeated repeatedly because we have not practiced battle formation. Now we have no time to practice. Fortunately, the enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered. As long as you can obey the orders, it is not difficult to defeat the enemy. My lords, I know that most of you are untrained and a little bit at a loss, but when encountering a situation, you can act according to the command flag, don't hesitate. In the end...Daliao will win!"

He raised his arms enthusiastically.

Yelu Bishe came all the way to see Zhao Kuangyi, and he has no plans left, and today he has made a decision, he is very annoyed, if he knew this day, he would have forced all the generals to accept his training.

"If we win today, Supervisor Zhao will definitely train the three armies!"

This thought flashed through Yelu Bishe's mind, he drew out the sword at his waist, and shouted: "Daliao will surely win!"

The generals also raised their swords and guns and shouted: "Daliao will win!"

As the morning fog dissipated, a huge and incomparably complete formation composed of [-] troops appeared in front of [-] Central Plains cavalry...

(End of this chapter)