marquis of jingan

Chapter 923 Playing Stupidly
If the Huaihe Navy is a reliable ally, then Shen Yi does have a lot of time to slowly consume the Qi people who have crossed the river to death on the south bank.

However, the Huaihe Navy is not only unreliable, but also not an ally.

Zhao Lu only sent troops to the north due to pressure from all sides. Now that the Huaihe Navy is at a disadvantage in fighting on the north bank, Shen Yi can't wait any longer.

If you don't take advantage of this opportunity, you will hit Qi people hard.Then after the Qi people on the north bank drive the Huaihe Navy back to the south bank, the situation in Huai'an will become the same as before, no different.

It was night, Shen Yi put on the armor himself, and led the crowd to the edge of the Huai River.

At this time, Shen Yi had nearly 8000 soldiers and horses around the entire Xiangshui Camp, of which only [-] were from the Huai'an Army, and the remaining [-] were from Jiankang's Forbidden Army.

But it doesn't matter.

These forbidden troops are sharp swords in the hands of the emperor, and they have always been well-trained. Now they are handed over to Shen Yi, and they are not much different from the Huai'an army.

He stood on a high place with Su Ding and others, and looked at the Northern Qi position in the distance with a telescope. After watching for a while, Master Shen put down the telescope, squinted his eyes at Su Ding, and said slowly: "General Su, you Are you saying that Zhou Shizhong will be on the South Bank?"

Su Ding was silent for a while, and said: "The final general doesn't know, but attacking Huai'an is also a big event for the Northern Qi Conquest to the South. Zhou Shizhong may really be on the south bank."

Shen Yi said softly: "It would be great if he could be caught."

Su Ding hesitated for a moment, and then said: "It's unlikely. The number of Qi people on the south bank is probably close to 2. Even if this number is not equal to my Great Master Chen, it is very easy for Zhou Shizhong himself to withdraw to the north bank. matter."

Master Shen nodded thoughtfully, then smiled suddenly: "General Su knows, does our purpose of attacking Qi people's positions?"

"know."

Su Ding took a deep breath, lowered his head slightly, and said, "Mr. Shen said earlier that he wanted to grind these Qi people to death. He wanted to eat all the Qi people who crossed the river at the lowest price..."

"And now..."

Su Ding sighed and said: "Now, the Huaihe navy that crosses the river can't hold on for too long, Duke Shen can only take the next best thing, try to kill and injure the people of Qi as much as possible, and at the same time take them..."

"Go back to the North Shore."

Hearing Su Ding's words, the smile on Master Shen's face gradually faded.

What I have to say is that Su Ding is indeed very smart, and he has seen his intentions in all directions.

As Su Ding said, Shen Yi had a big heart at the beginning. After all, winter was approaching. If he could cut off the enemy's supply line, even a part of it, in a month or two, he would be able to wear down all the Qi people crossing the river. Died on the South Shore.

But unfortunately, this strategic intention has been difficult to achieve.

Shen Yi clenched his fists silently, and snorted: "Haizhou, just north of Huai'an, has at least nearly 8 Qi people, and the Qi people to the west of Haizhou only have [-] to [-] people. , Transferring half of the Huaihe Navy to the north bank, and entangled with those Qi people for a month or two, is a piece of cake!"

Speaking of this, Master Shen said angrily: "However, this guy only sent 2 people to cross the river, just pretending!"

The attitude of the Huaihe Navy can only be described as negative.

If they can actively participate in the war and help Shen Yi hold back the enemies on the north bank, even if it doesn't take a long time, give Shen Yi a month, he can calmly eat up most of these Qi people who came to the south bank, and it won't be like it is now In this way, even the strategic intention must be "the second best".

Su Ding stood behind Shen Yi, after hesitating for a while, he asked: "Mr. Shen, if we attack Qi people's position tonight, do we need to send warships to stop us on the Huaihe River?"

"If warships are sent to stop them from retreating, these Qi people are likely to be trapped..."

Master Shen raised his head and looked at the surface of the Huaihe River.

To be honest, if we follow the practice of maximizing benefits now, we will naturally send boats to stop the Qi people from retreating. After all, most of the troops attacking the Qi people's position this time are forbidden troops. Well, most of the credit goes to him, Mr. Shen, and if it is passed on to the imperial court, the imperial court would even praise him for being ahead of the enemy, so why not do it?
The night wind blew and blew Shen Yi's hair. He was silent for a long time before he asked, "How many people can be retreated by Qi people's boat?"

"About 4000 people."

Su Ding replied: "At least five times before they can all be withdrawn."

"Then..."

"Don't block it for the first time."

Shen Yi lowered his eyebrows and said, "The second round will stop them from crossing the river."

"Let their big shot withdraw first."

Shen Yi said expressionlessly: "When the time comes, the people of Qi on the South Bank will lose their backbone and their boss will lose their will to fight."

Su Ding respectfully bowed his head and cupped his fists: "Mr. Shen is wise."

Shen Yi said again: "Also, it is not an easy task to beat them to retreat."

"I guess... it will be a tough battle."

Just as Su Ding was about to speak, a messenger came to report the message. The messenger bowed his head respectfully and said, "Mr. Shen, General Su, all the artillery in the Xiangshui Camp are in place!"

Su Ding didn't speak, but just looked at Shen Yi quietly.

Shen Yi asked silently: "Have you contacted the two battalions of the Imperial Army?"

Su Ding bowed his head: "They have all arrived at the predetermined position, and the agreement is to wait for the sound of the cannon to have tea and attack."

The purpose of artillery firing is to break up the enemy's formation, so it takes a cup of tea time for shelling.

Shen Yi nodded silently, waved his hand and said, "Then fire the cannon."

Su Ding cupped his fists respectfully, waved his big hand, and shouted: "Fire!"

"Yes!"

As the messenger rushed down to report the letter, a moment later, the Huai'an army fired the first round of artillery salvo!
Almost all the artillery fell to the Qi people's position.

But it didn't take long before the Qi people began to organize a counterattack, and artillery also fired at the Huai'an army.

There was another shell, which landed next to Shen Yi, only a dozen feet away.

Su Ding stood in front of Shen Yi, and said: "Mr. Shen, the high place is not safe, you should change it."

Master Shen shook his head slightly: "They can't get here."

"You don't have to worry about me, just go and command the battle."

Su Ding hesitated for a moment, then turned around and bowed his head respectfully to Shen Yi, cupped his fists and said, "Your subordinate obeys!"

After that, he turned around and strode away.

After Su Ding left, Shen Yi looked at the high place for a while, then walked down the high slope with his hands behind his back, and came to the temporary command camp at the front line, silently closing his eyes and resting his mind.

Not long after the sound of the cannon was heard, the big man Xue Wei put on his armor and broke into Shen Yi's camp. He knelt down on the ground, bowed his head and said, "Mr. Shen, the last general invites you to fight!"

Shen Yi glanced at him, expressionless: "No."

Xue Wei became anxious immediately, he looked up at Shen Yi.

"Duke Shen, the last general's injury is no longer a problem!"

"It's not allowed, it's not allowed."

With a calm tone, Shen Yi said lightly: "This battle, you follow behind me and watch quietly."

"This is the last battle we will fight in Dachen."

Shen Yi stood up, walked out of the tent with his hands behind his back, and walked towards the Huaihe River.

"From now on, the flames of war will only burn north of the Huai River."

Hearing what he said, Xue Wei cheered up, quickly got up and followed behind Shen Yi, and walked outside: "Mr. Shen, you mean that next year we will..."

"What will happen next year can only be discussed next year."

Master Shen took Xue Wei to a high slope where he could see the Huaihe battlefield.

At this time, the tea time has passed.

The sound of shouting and killing outside was loud, and the Huai'an army, together with two groups of forbidden troops, charged towards the Qi people's position on the bank of the Huaihe River in three groups.

Xue Wei held the binoculars and looked at it for a while, then his blood boiled, and he said: "Mr. Shen, let me go, even if you don't lead the army, killing a few Qi people is also good!"

Shen Yi turned his head, glanced at the reckless man, and snorted: "After teaching you for so long, why are you still so reckless?"

"You are going to fight now, that's fine, but you don't want to lead the army anymore."

Hearing this, Xue Wei froze immediately, lowered his head and dared not speak.

"How many times have I told you, you have to watch it carefully and study hard. Now is not the time to suppress the Japanese. You can't win by simply rushing."

"You're no more stupid than Su Ding, you should hone your mind."

Having said that, Shen Yi paused, and said: "In the future, the Northern Expedition, I still count on you to be able to be alone."

Xue Wei immediately bowed his head when he heard the words: "Yes, the last general will definitely..."

"Learn from you, from General Su."

As soon as Xue Wei finished speaking, the sky-shattering shouts of killing reached the eyes of the two of them again.

The two of them picked up the binoculars at the same time and looked at the battlefield.

At this time, the two imperial guards and Su Ding's Huai'an army had entered the battlefield at the same time.

A huge battle involving tens of thousands of people erupted that night!
Shen Yi slowly put down the binoculars and clenched his fists.

"original…"

"You don't need to be so stupid..."

(End of this chapter)