Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 741 Logistics

Although Huan Wen had a small victory over Xie Xuan on the water, it did not change the overall decline.

Hulin was still captured by Xie Xuan's infantry, and Huan Wen retreated to Ruxu.

Li Yue went down the river and reached Hulin easily.

Further down from Hulin, there are clusters of Wubao groups.

In its earliest days, Ruxu City was also a dock named Ruxuwu.

In the 17th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao wanted to avenge Chibi and raised an army of 400,000 to attack Wu. Sun Quan followed Lu Meng's suggestion and built a Wubao at Ruxushuikou to resist the attack.

In the eighteenth year of Jian'an and the fourth year of Cao Wei and Huangchu, there were two battles at Ruxukou. Cao Cao returned without success and Cao Ren was defeated.

The location of Ruxu City is extremely tricky. It is extremely difficult to attack Ruxu from the north of the Yangtze River. Even if there are hundreds of thousands of enemies, the effect will be insignificant. There are dense water networks around Ruxu City and there are many muddy tidal flats.

It is difficult to push siege equipment up.

Li Yue continued to ask Xie Xuan to advance by land.

Most of the Wubao cities along the river surrendered, but a few stubbornly resisted, but they could not withstand the fierce attack of the Beifu army.

After returning to Daliang, the combat effectiveness of this group of troops seemed to have been enhanced. Several small battles were remarkable. The soldiers were extremely brave and were not afraid of death when attacking Wubao.

Tan Xuan, Mao Anzhi, Mao Husheng and others were also brave generals.

Li Yue treated him kindly to reassure him.

There was basically no need for the Heiyun Army to take action along the way, and the army quickly advanced to Wuhu opposite Ruxu City.

Without this city, Huan Wen on the opposite side would be cut off.

Huan Wen's army came out from Ruxuxu to defend Wuhu. They occupied the favorable terrain first, and from a high position, they laid antlers, dug trenches, and prepared for cavalry attacks.

I have to say that the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is beautiful. Even in winter, it is as beautiful as a picture scroll.

The mountains and rivers are intertwined, and the murderous spirit of the two armies confronting each other does not destroy this beauty.

"What mountain is this?" Li Yue looked at the mountains to the east, as if a long sword was thrust diagonally by the river. It was very imposing. Wuhu City was built under the mountains.

"Ji Feo Mountain." Xie Xuan cupped his hands and said.

Li Yue was stunned. This name seemed to be a good omen, and it was insinuating that Huan Wen was so stupid?

"Good name, good name...send people up to persuade Huan Wen to surrender." Although they were rivals, Li Yue didn't have much hatred for Huan Wen. Compared with the Jiangdong nobles, Huan Wen at least dared to actually raise his troops to go north and inflict heavy losses on Yi Di.

He also ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, and kicked the Sima family down.

He can be considered a hero of his generation.

More than a hundred riders galloped up, shouting loudly at the Chu army behind the antlers, asking them to surrender.

The answer was a hail of arrows.

Li Yue did not expect Huan Wen to surrender. He just used the situation to persuade the enemy's soldiers to surrender, and at the same time increase his own morale.

With Huan Wen's current status, it is impossible for him to surrender.

"The last general is willing to be the vanguard and break the enemy camp!" Xie Xuan said with cupped hands.

Li Yue didn't answer. Looking to the northeast, he saw layers of enemy troops stretching down the hillside.

Perhaps it was a small victory over Xie Xuan. The morale of the Chu army was still good. The scouts and rangers coming and going were vigorous and high-spirited. The Chu army in the camp was still in good order.

"What's the situation in the east?" Li Yue asked.

Lu Qing said: "The powerful army and the sea...the thieves have made great progress. They have captured Wu County, Jiyang, Piling and other places, and are besieging Qu'a."

Behind Qu'a is Jiankang, guarding Jiankang on the left and right with Stone City.

"Then just wait." Li Yue said.

Judging from Huan Wen's posture, it was obvious that he was going to risk his life. Ji Feo Mountain was not easy to fight. The Chu army was condescending and prepared many bows and crossbows. The boats and sterns were lined up on the river, revealing the heavy crossbows, forming a cross-covering with the ground fortifications.

If you attack the enemy's camp from anywhere, you can't escape the opponent's crossbow.

During the Three Kingdoms era, this kind of coordinated warfare between water and land was already relatively common.

Guan Yu's 30,000 Jingzhou troops advanced by land and water. Cao's army, which was suppressed several times its strength by this method of warfare, was unable to raise its head.

Decades later, Emperor Wu of the Song Dynasty's Queyue Formation was similar in principle to the posture in front of him. Jiangdong has always been famous for its various crossbow machines. Fu Xiong and Fu Chang were both injured by the Jin army's crossbow arrows.

In history, Huan Wen not only invaded Guanzhong, but also attacked Fangtou and threatened Yecheng. However, due to hesitation, his success failed, but this did not eliminate Huan Wen's military talent.

The Chu army was waiting for work at ease, but they came from afar to work hard. If they were not careful, Li Yue would be covered with chicken feathers.

At this time, you should be more cautious.

You can win by fighting steadily. There is no need to risk your life with Huan Wen and let the soldiers suffer more casualties.

As long as the pirates and powerful coalition forces invade Jiankang, Huan Wen will be attacked from both sides. If Jiankang is gone, how long can Huan Wen resist?

The army then set up camp on the spot, waiting for the baggage from the rear to arrive at the front line.

"Why doesn't Your Majesty defeat it with ten thousand enemies?" Lu Qing asked afterwards.

Xie Xuan's water army suffered a setback, and the control of water in the Yangtze River was in the hands of Huan Wen. Li Yue did not dare to transport water by water, so he transported it by land from Chaisang. Progress was slow.

Moreover, the artillery stones have to be collected on the spot, which is quite troublesome.

Even if Li Yue wanted to use it, he would still have to wait for the heavy baggage to arrive from behind.

Whether it is an ancient or modern war, logistical supply capabilities can determine the outcome of a war.

Especially in ancient times, in a war, most of the time was spent on marching and transporting food, grass and baggage, and only a few engaged in battle. When a war was launched, the outcome was often already decided.

"It's a good idea, but we have to wait until the fate of thousands of enemies comes up."

The ministers advised him, but Li Yue still encouraged him.

Li Yue stood still, but the Chu army on the opposite side couldn't hold it any longer. The navy moved up the river and intercepted Liang Jun's food road.

However, on land, the Chu army was never an opponent. As soon as the Liang army's cavalry arrived, the Chu army's navy immediately fled.

Huan Wen's counterattack looked more like a struggle.

"Your Majesty, Qu'a has been captured, and the coalition forces are approaching Jiankang City!" A scout came to report.

"Explore again."

"Wei." The scout turned his horse and ran south.

This war will soon reach a critical moment.

Li Yue became more and more calm. As long as he didn't give Huan Wen a chance to risk his life, he would be invincible.

Huan Wen failed to attack the grain road, so he sent a general to challenge him.

He spent the whole day yelling and cursing in front of the camp.

Li Yue could only send Zhang Hao and Liu Laozhi to lead the army to fight. As soon as the gate was opened, the enemy turned around and ran away, trying to lure Liang Jun into the range of the riverside navy.

Liang Jun retreated as soon as he saw the opportunity, knowing how powerful the Chu army's crossbows were.

Only Zhang Hao cursed Huan Wen as a gutless rat.

"Your Majesty, Huan Wen seems to be retreating?" Xie Xuan had good eyesight. He stared at the Chu army camp all day long and was the first to notice the clues.

Li Yue laughed: "Jiankang must be in a critical situation and we have to retreat to defend! Send the order, the middle base army feigns an attack and holds off Huan Wen!"

At this time, Huan Wen must not be allowed to return to defense.

More than 70 enemy aircraft with tens of thousands of people were assembled in front of the formation, and piles of artillery stones were transported up by civilians.

More tens of thousands of enemies are still on their way from the rear.

"First block the river, drive away the navy, and then bombard the enemy barracks!" Li Yue ordered.

During this period, I was frequently harassed by the Chu army and navy.

Without them, Huan Wen's camp would not be able to stand in front of the Black Cloud Army.

(End of this chapter)