The Reborn Lao Tzu Is the Emperor

Chapter 248 Forced by the Overall Situation

Although Boyan hadn't personally fought against Zhao Dongting's army, his ears were almost callused.

Since Zhang Hongfan and Ali Haiya were all defeated by the firearms of the Song army, now the Yuan Dynasty regards the firearms of the Song Dynasty as the top priority.

Emperor Kublai Khan once said personally in the early dynasty, "To destroy the Song Army, you must catch up with the Song Army's firearm technology."

It is not without reason that the Yuan Dynasty was able to expand its territory in a short period of time, and it had an unprecedented vast territory.Kublai Khan and the others were originally just nomadic people on the grasslands, and they were invincible because they were eager to learn and were willing to learn.After occupying the territory of the Northern Song Dynasty, they learned from others' strengths, whether it was culture, thought or all aspects.Otherwise, the Han people in the original Northern Song Dynasty would not be able to quickly choose to surrender.

Throughout the dynasties, after a small number of private capital took over the government, the top priority was to integrate into the Han culture.Because the population base of the Han nationality is too large.

Thinking of Kublai Khan's words, Boyan's eyes narrowed slightly, as if he had made up his mind.

Not long after, all the generals of the Yuan army in Duanxi and above the rank of ten thousand commanders rushed to the main hall of the government office.

Many of them have heard the news of Kong Yuan's defeat and death.

In the main hall, the faces of all the generals were not very good-looking.Originally careless, at this time, he did not dare to appear too casual.

Boyan waved his hands and said, "Generals, please sit down!"

The generals will sit down according to their seniority.

"You must have heard the news about General Kong Yuan, right?"

Boyan has never talked nonsense, and said directly: "The Tiangang Army of the Song Dynasty took the initiative to attack Wutong Ridge, relying on their grenadiers, thunderbolt cannons, and Shenlong guns to defeat General Kong, causing our army to suffer heavy losses. Our army's bombardment Tianlei didn't even have a chance to use it, but was defeated by the Song army from a long distance away, what do you generals think about this matter?"

A general heard the words and said, "Commander, what are the grenade launchers and Thunderbolt vehicles of the Song Army?"

All the generals looked at Boyan with burning eyes.

Boyan said: "I don't know much about the grenadier. I only know that its power is several times greater than that of the bombardment. It can shoot more than 500 meters. As for the thunderbolt car, it is just made of gunpowder by the Song army." We can learn to make a powerful firecracker, and then tie it to a crossbow bolt to launch it. I have only developed the thunderbolt so far. Although I can use the catapult to throw the thunderbolt to attack the city, it is far from enough. The two armies rushed to kill, and the catapults were not enough."

"Then the coach told me to come over?" Some generals expressed doubts.

Boyan put his hands on the table and said: "I asked you to come here, I want to hear what you think, General Kong has been defeated, what should our army do next?"

Immediately, a general who had a good relationship with Kong Yuan said: "Commander, the last general invites you to destroy Cenxi and avenge General Kong."

Some generals also echoed, "Commander, General Kong's defeat is a disgrace to our army, and the last general also thinks that we should send troops to Cenxi immediately and return the color to the Song army!"

These generals are not stupid, and those who knew that Kong Yuan was defeated actually began to think about the next strategy on the road.

However, some generals held different opinions and said: "Commander, the loss of Wutong Ridge is just a temporary loss. The final general feels that we should follow the original strategy and wait until Deputy Commander Ye Su'er leads the army to the outside of Wuzhou City. Take Wuzhou in a big way, and block the northern and eastern troops of the Song army from the middle, so it's better to take it slowly."

Boyan didn't speak.

All the generals in the hall were already coming and going, talking a lot.

However, within a few minutes, someone had already yelled, "Damn it, General Kong is dead, why are you still waiting here?"

"General Kong is dead, how can he change the policy in a hurry?"

The generals of the Yuan Dynasty were roughly divided into three waves. One wave advocated attacking Cenxi immediately, another wave advocated following the original plan, and the other wave advocated keeping silent.

"enough."

Until the generals even wanted to fight, Boyan slapped his hand heavily on the table, "Silence!"

The generals immediately quieted down.

In the army, this kind of situation is very common, after all, they are all men who lick blood.Boyan is also used to it.

He said: "The defeat of General Kong is because the commander underestimated the Song army too much. We only have 13 troops in the city now. If the Song army mobilizes troops to Cenxi County, our army may not be able to take Cenxi in a short time. Let's wait for Deputy Commander Ye Su'er to lead the troops to join us!"

He waved his hand, "Send an order to let the Military Weapons Workshop develop the Thunderbolt Cannon of the Song Army! Hurry up and make it!"

"Master!"

Some generals who advocated attacking Cenxi immediately to avenge Kong Yuan were anxious, but seeing Boyan's cold eyes, they could only swallow the words that came to their mouths.

As the general who attacked the Song Dynasty, Boyan had a very high prestige in the Yuan court.Even more so in the military.

In fact, after he remembered Kublai Khan's words, he didn't plan to send troops to Cenxi immediately.Announcing these generals to come over is just going through the motions.

Those generals who were indignant because of Kong Yuan's defeat must have a place to vent their emotions.

Wouldn't it be great to have a few quarrels in the hall to vent out the anger in my heart?
Boyan glanced at the generals, and said again: "Everyone, go back, no one is allowed to act rashly without my commander's order."

Seeing Boyan's serious face, the unwilling generals had no choice but to take orders and leave separately.

So, for the past four days.

Zhao Dongting led the army to the outside of Cenxi County, only thirty miles away from Cenxi.

For four days, there was no movement from the Yuan army in Duanxi City.However, news came from Jingjiang Mansion that Ye Su'er's army had arrived at Jingjiang Mansion.

Zhao Dongting did not lead his army into the city, but set up camp in Huangweidang, [-] miles south of Cenxi County.

Huangweidang used to be a village, but now it is already empty.

After the army set up camp, he immediately sent someone to send a message to Zhang Jue and Wen Tianxiang, asking them to keep an eye on their movements.If Ye Su'er's army had the intention to join Boyan, he would lead the army closer to Wuzhou and shrink the line of defense.

Although even if all the troops were gathered, the Song army could hardly resist the Yuan army.But right now, this is also impossible.

Forced by the overall situation.

If the Yuan army converges, but the Song army still maintains a long line of defense, it will only be slaughtered one after another by the Yuan army.

In Cenxi County, Zhang Hongwei has also arrived with the Tianji Army.

He and Su Quan flew pigeons to send a letter to Zhao Dongting, asking whether Zhao Dongting would lead the army into the city.Zhao Dongting wrote back that he would not do it, but just let the two of them stay in Cenxi with peace of mind.

Wars in this era were all about defending and attacking cities, but Zhao Dongting came from descendants, and he was not limited to this style of fighting.

As long as there is enough food and grass, where is it not to be stationed?

He led the army to station in Huangweidang, and Cenxi County was in front of him to resist the Yuan army. When the Yuan army came to attack, he could wait for the opportunity to move.And if he led the army to station in Cenxi County, then he really had to wait for the Yuan army to attack the city.

In Su Quandang's letter reporting the results of Wutong Ridge, he mentioned that the Yuan army also had thunderstorms, so Zhao Dongting felt that the city was not so secure anymore.

He thought about this situation, because Hong Tianlei couldn't hide it forever.

With both sides possessing firearms, the originally seemingly solid city seemed a bit fragile.

Most of the city walls in this era are only about five meters wide. Some county towns are even narrower, and they are still earthen walls. They can't even stop the catapults. How can they stop the bombing of artillery shells?
Unless it is a very high and wide city wall like Wuzhou City, it is almost the same.

But in the whole world, how many cities can have the majestic atmosphere of Wuzhou City?
In the plains, as long as the Yuan army is not too large, Zhao Dongting feels that he has the upper hand.

Time always goes by quickly.

Before he knew it, Zhao Dongting and his army had been stationed in Huangweidang for eight days.

The Yuan army in Duanxi City remained silent.

Ye Su'er's army rushed southward and headed straight for Wuzhou City. At this time, it was only two days away from Wuzhou City.

Zhang Jue and Wen Tianxiang quickly closed their defenses and completely abandoned the cities to the west. All the troops were stationed in the three cities of Pingnan, Tanjin and Wuzhou.

By this time, the strategic intentions of the Yuan army were almost obvious.

They want to take Wuzhou.

The geographical location of Wuzhou is too important. As long as Wuzhou is taken, Boyan's army in the east can be completely unimpeded.

Moreover, with the strength of Wuzhou City, they can be said to be invincible.

At that time, the Yuan army will be stationed in Wuzhou, undefeated, and continue to send troops out of the city to attack the Song army. What can the Song army do?
(End of this chapter)