Gentlemen, listen to the sword chant

Chapter 87 The Battle of Lin Guming ([-])
"Although Lin Guming has many soldiers, there are many factions in the Liang army, and there are not many plans. Besides, Lin Guming is greedy for meritorious service. But there is no plan, and some people will be useless. Not to mention that the southern soldiers and horses do not think about making progress, and just pass by. , the two armies of the Great Wilderness Defense Line and the Great Wall Defense Line are separated from each other, and the situation is like fire and water, even if Lin Gu ordered a million people, why should such an army be afraid?"

Guangling, a general under Uesugi's subordinates analyzed the situation among Lin Guming's allied forces.

Just when a group of people responded, a sergeant hurried into the camp, walked to the center, knelt down and saluted, "Report to the Marshal, Hailing's military situation, there is a conflict between the North and South armies in Wuzhou, and a big battle is going on."

"Ok?"

The sergeant's words stunned more than 20 generals in the camp. I don't know why, there is a fight inside the Wuzhou army?Uesugi Qi was thoughtful, and waved his hand: "What happened, please tell me in detail."

"Yesterday, General Shen Yan of the Northern Wu Army beheaded Xu Xiao, the governor of the Southern Wu Army. Internal conflicts broke out between the two sides, and the fighting intensified. It is conservatively estimated that in the night between yesterday and today, more than a thousand people were killed and injured in the Wuzhou Army, and the fighting is still going on." The sergeant dared not Neglect, tell the whole story of the matter.

All the generals in the camp were stunned for a while when they heard the words, and then they were ecstatic and laughed.At this critical moment, the Wuzhou army actually fought on their own.A general smiled and commented: "I have heard that the northern and southern armies of Wuzhou are at odds, and they are fighting openly and secretly. That's true. That Shen Shan is also a talent. He took the initiative to kill his own fierce general first when the battle was imminent. Doesn't he know what this move will cause?" What consequences?"

"Pass down our military order, write to Hailing, and order General Dongtiao to go out of the city to fight and wipe out Wuzhou's army." Uesugi ordered without hesitation.

"As ordered."

The Wuzhou army started fighting on its own, which was beyond Shang Shanqi's expectation. He was worrying about how to solve the chess game, but he didn't expect Xi Shen to present him a generous gift.Uesugi thought that Xi Shen was playing a role in such a big event, but it doesn't matter what the truth is.

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Fifteen miles outside Guangling, the Allied Forces are stationed.

Lin Guming looked at Feiyan's letter in front of him, his face was livid, he clenched his fists and gritted his teeth: "Damn it, damn it! This man Shen Yan is really cowardly and presumptuous!"

All the generals lowered their heads. Lin Guming's state at this time was too frightening, full of murderous intent, and the unfathomable eyes were full of murderous intent. He showed a fierce light, and the letter in his hand was turned into ashes.Lieutenant General Lin Kaihe drove his horse and said with concern: "General, calm down..."

Lin Guming's chest was heaving and heaving. It could be seen that he was trying his best to restrain the anger in his heart. It took him a long time to calm down, but he no longer had the sense of composure he had before, and was replaced by a layer of coldness. He said angrily: "Shen Shan, who harmed my plan, deserves to die. Kaihe, you are ordered to lead a hundred riders to the Hailing pass, and capture the thief general Shen Shan alive. I will use Shen Shan's head as a sacrifice to the flag of our allied army. Go!"

"Take orders."

Lin Kaihe strode away.

All the generals looked at each other in blank dismay, and now they had only one doubt in their hearts, whether this battle should be fought or not?
Lin Guming stared at the sand table, he had such a brilliant strategic deployment, but he lost his fighting chance because of Shen Yan, what should we do?This fact is no wonder for Lin Guming, who would have thought that Shen Yan would have the guts to kill Xu Xiao, the governor of Wu Nanjun?Xu Xiao's death was the most incredible event in this battle, and also the biggest change.Many years later, someone turned over the scrolls of history and studied the history of this era. When trying to find information about this battle, behind the historian's pen, he could only feel the sorrow of Xu Xiao, a famous general in Jiangdong, who did not die. On the battlefield, he did not die on horseback, did not die in an ambush by the enemy, did not die in a hearty battle, but died in the hands of his own people, and died under the sword of the treacherous general.

With Xu Xiao's death, the Wuzhou army fell into civil war. This was undoubtedly a chessboard break created by Lin Guming's painstaking efforts. He managed to grasp a little bit of the initiative in the war, and now all of them have been ruined by Shen Yan.

Lin Guming looked up to the sky and sighed. It was only now that he understood his grandfather's advice.

In a trance, his thoughts returned to more than ten years ago.

The Lin family has dominated Qishan Mountain for 400 years, and has been in charge of hundreds of thousands of iron troops in Zhongzhou to defend the imperial power. The Lin family has been at the helm of the Zhongzhou Iron Army for 400 years, and the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Army.What is the generalissimo of soldiers and horses? 14 years ago, Ji Wuya ruled 400 prefectures from Dunhuang cavalry and established the Great Liang Empire. He handed over the military power of Zhongzhou to the Lin family. All soldiers and horses must obey Lin's highest command.Although the position of "Generalissimo of Soldiers and Horses" is a vacant position, strictly speaking, it is only useful during the highest battle of the empire's entire territory, but it is also a supreme honor.The Lin family lived up to the expectations of the king and was loyal. Over the past 24 years, there have been 400 generations of kings. The Lin family has never changed color and has always been the most loyal loyal minister of the empire.In these generations, the Lin family is even more loyal.For example, Lin Pojun, the current helm of the Lin family, used to have four brothers and sisters. Except for Lin Pojun, they all died fighting for the empire on the frontier. Lin Pojun had four sons and heirs, and none of the males survived, and they all made great contributions to the empire. They died all over the empire, some died in the desert, some died in the grassland, and the youngest He was also Lin Pojun's most beloved youngest son, who died in Jiangcheng, Jingzhou more than ten years ago, and could not return his soul to his hometown.It stands to reason that if there had been no war, the Lin family would have flourished long ago, but after years of war, the Qishan Commander's Mansion is terribly deserted, and Lin Pojun's surviving grandsons are only the eldest grandson Lin, and the youngest grandson Lin Lin is lonely. After birth, the hereditary big family that has dominated Qishan for [-] years should have been thriving, but now, it is terribly deserted. What's more, it is doubtful that one day Lin Pojun will pass away, and his two grandsons will still be able to survive. Can't provoke the leader, will the Zhongzhou Iron Army no longer have a man at the helm, and will be taken back from the imperial power?

That was 12 years of Taian.

The news of Lin Jinian's death in Jiangcheng reached the capital.

The old marshal, who was already over eighty years old, heard the news like a bolt from the blue, and he couldn't afford to be sick. He was his last son, his only son, and his most distressed son.

Before the Lianchi Uprising, Lin Jinian took the initiative to ask for orders to go to Jingzhou, hoping to make contributions to the empire and recover the country.Emperor Tai'an refused. He knew that Lin Pojun had only one son left, but Lin Ji Nian made up his mind to go to Lin Pojun, saying that Lin's sons are not soft-hearted. Now that hundreds of families are rebelling against the party and shaking the foundation of the empire, the Zhongzhou Iron Army, as the leader of the world's princes, should bear the brunt.Lin Pojun was well aware of the changes in the battlefield, and wanted to prevent his son from going to the front line. However, Lin Ji Nian was determined to go to the battlefield, and he used the experience of his ancestors in the past to speak out.Lin's child should die on the battlefield. He has to solve the emperor's worries, be the first to charge, obtain the unworldly feat, and return to his hometown. He doesn't want others to look down on Lin. He has his own dignity and blood. .In the end, Lin Ji Nian went to the battlefield, and later, Lin Ji Nian was imprisoned, led his troops to fight against the bandits, and died in Jiangcheng. It was because of Lin Ji Nian's death that Emperor Tai'an attached great importance to this matter, and immediately wrote a letter of war , Personally mobilized troops from all walks of life in the north to form a coalition army to rush to Jingzhou. It was also in that battle that the imperial court's million-strong army formed a torrent of steel, smashing the conspiracy of a hundred rebels to overthrow the imperial power.

At that time, Lin Guming was just 18 years old, and he served in the army for two years. He became famous in the army and was quite famous.Lin Pojun came to talk to him at night, euphemistically persuading him to be a general, not to fight on the battlefield, to charge forward, but also to arrange troops and become the chess player behind the scenes.The battlefield changes strangely and is full of dangers. Even the gods of war and war do not dare to say that they are invincible and undefeated.

Lin Pojun has only two grandchildren left.

He didn't want to see Lin's incense burnt.

How can young Lin Guming listen to it?His father, uncle, third uncle, and fourth uncle all died on the battlefield. They were all front-line personnel in the war, and they lived and died together with the soldiers. Several of his cousins ​​also died on the battlefield. How could he Can you go back?He disdained it and didn't want to, so he told Lin Pojun bluntly that he must follow the path that Lin's predecessors walked, and would not take other paths.Therefore, Lin Pojun couldn't say anything, he could only respect his grandson's decision, and warned: "War is like a quagmire, and it is unpredictable. No one is sure of victory, remember."

"Then how to win the war?"

"In the past few decades, why do you think I have been undefeated?"

Lin Guming was silent for a long time, and said: "That's because grandpa is the 'God of War' and the 'God of War'. In terms of resourcefulness, you are well versed in the art of war, and you are a master of formation; in terms of martial arts, your marksmanship is exquisite. In the army, you can take the head of the enemy general; in terms of soldiers and horses, the Zhongzhou Iron Army is so powerful that it is unparalleled in the world..."

Lin Pojun smiled and stroked the boy's forehead, "Yan Xing, you are wrong."

"Is not it?"

Grandpa is the undefeated God of Slashing, who in the world will be terrified when they hear Lin Pojun's name?
"Being a general is nothing more than the right time, place and people. In the past few decades, I have experienced countless battles, big and small. As a general, what I can do is to turn my own disadvantages into advantages bit by bit. The advantage of our own side is gradually increasing, and the war will naturally win. But you have to remember that war is like the weather, unpredictable, and no one can predict the next change. Therefore, you must not be complacent. Before the war is over, nothing happens. possible."

The voices in his ears became more and more noisy. Finally, Lin Guming opened his eyes silently. He saw more than 20 generals staring at him with hope, with confusion, puzzlement, firmness and doubt in their eyes.

"General, do you still want to start the war according to the original plan?" A general asked.

"Everything went according to plan."

Lin Guming looked at a general of the Zhongzhou Tiejun, "You pass on my military order to order all the Tiejun stationed under the Prime Minister to dispatch to reinforce Hailing, and I must guard Hailing."

The general led the order to leave.

After the deployment was completed, Lin Guming's face was still ugly, because the journey from Xiaxiang County to Hailing County was a long way away. If it was an infantry soldier, it would take a very long time. It would be too late to travel day and night for fifteen days. Therefore, Xiaxiang County Other soldiers and horses cannot be used.The Zhongzhou Iron Army has the blessing of the curly mane riding the cloud steed, if they maintain their combat power and rush to the Hailing battlefield, it will take seven days.Seven days, the time span is too long, and no one knows how many variables there are.Now he began to regret arranging Wuzhou Army together. If Wu Nanjun was replaced by Jingzhou Army, this scene might not happen.

……

Huaiyin, where the Chen family army is stationed.

Chen Ci received an invitation from King Wu to go to Huaiyin.

King Wu is mentally and mentally haggard now, drinking alcohol all day to save people, Xu Xiao is his current favorite, and now he died so unknown, he felt that the world is impermanent while grieving.King Wu is currently living in Huaiyin, so it is not easy for him to tear himself apart with Xi Shen, but he also feels sorry for Xu Xiao if he swallows his anger like this.

When Chen Ci met King Wu, King Wu was drunk, reeking of alcohol, and as drunk as mud. The governor of the Runzhou Army, Yang Wanli, was also frowning and didn't know how to comfort King Wu.Seeing this situation, Chen Ci felt surprised, "King Wu is..."

His heart skipped a beat. Could it be that something went wrong on the front line?

"Xu Xiao is dead."

"Hailing battle broke out?"

"No, he was murdered by a traitor." Then, Yang Wanli began to tell the cause and effect of Xu Xiao's death. The more he said, the more angry he became. I don't want to die in the hands of 'friends', ha ha."

When Chen Ci heard about this, he was emotional and felt that Wu Beijun had gone too far.

"Since ancient times, blood debts have been paid with blood! This matter is his fault, and I want him to kill someone to pay for his life!" Yang Wanli said angrily with red eyes.Chen Ci knew that he was speaking in anger, not to mention how a poor soldier like King Wu could compete with Xi Shen, but how could Xi Shen sit firmly in Xuzhou City, who can do anything to him?

Different from Wu Wang's sadness and Yang Wanli's anger, Chen Ci was very calm. He was thinking about the series of chain reactions that this incident would cause. After a while, he nodded, patted Yang Wanli's shoulder, and said, "General, This matter is Wu Beijun's disregard, don't say anything, order his subordinates to occupy Huaiyin, and control the Wu Beijun in the city."

"I've had this idea for a long time."

After bidding farewell to Yang Wanli, Chen Ci returned to the camp. He stared at the sand table and began to think.

"not good."

Chen Ci said inwardly, it's too bad!
Fan Chu stayed by the side all the time, seeing the change in Chen Ci's expression, he hurried forward, "My son-in-law, what's wrong?"

"You go and invite General Lu Qian to come here to discuss matters immediately, and say that the situation is tense and urgent, the sooner the better."

"As ordered."

After Fan Chu withdrew, Chen Ci stared at the small flag on the sand table worriedly.Now that the civil war broke out in the Wuzhou Army, they will definitely be taken advantage of by the Hailing Japanese pirates and defeated in one fell swoop. At that time, the Hailing Japanese pirates will rush to help Guangling, and Lin Guming will really be unable to defeat Guangling for a while.

After Lu Qian came, Chen Ci told him about Hailing's briskness. Hearing this, Lu Qian widened his eyes and took a deep breath: "This Wubei army is too courageous. Before the battle, I beheaded the general for no reason. , Ge Laozi, damn it! Son-in-law, tell me what to do, shall we go to Xuzhou, capture that old man Xi Shen alive and go to Xingshi to question him?"

"No, General Lu, I came to you because I hope you can help Hailing. We must stop the Japanese pirates stationed in Hailing and buy time for Lin Guming's allies."

Lu Qian froze for a moment, then sat down casually, "My son-in-law, I didn't say that I'm thankless, didn't I? When Lin Guming made the battle deployment, he didn't regard my Taozhi Mountain Rebel Army as his own family. Now you There is a problem within the Allied Army, and they want me to take the lead? When the war is over, do you think I have contributed to the Taozhi Mountain Rebel Army? He, Lin Guming, will not say that my Taozhi Mountain Rebel Army is self-indulgent, right? "

Chen Ci smiled wryly, and he knew that Lu Qian would refuse, after all, it would be no wonder that Lu Qian was happy with this relatively smiling face.

Therefore, Chen Ci had no choice but to patiently explain: "General Lu, if my guess is correct, Lin Guming must have dispatched troops from the Prime Minister to Hailing, but the distance from the Prime Minister to Hailing is far away, and it may take fifteen days. Lin Guming is very cautious, and he doesn't care too much right now. He will definitely deploy the Zhongzhou Iron Army to fight. The distance between you and us from Huaiyin to Hailing is relatively short. If you bring infantry, it will only take seven days at most. You just need to get there , you will be able to have a round with the Zhongzhou Iron Army, and by then, your pressure will be much less, and your casualties will not be too heavy."

"Seven days, my son-in-law, the daylilies are cold for seven days, right? Even if I get to Hailing, Wuzhou's army is all dead, or I should run away."

"Yes, on the [-]th, the Guangling battlefield has already fallen into anxiety. Some of the Japanese pirates in Hailing will definitely go to support them. There will be very few troops left in Hailing, and it may even be said to be an empty city. By then, you will not waste any time. One soldier can control Hailing, why not do it? This is a great achievement."

When Lu Qian heard it, it seemed to be the same reason.

"General Lu, if Lin Guming is defeated, then Huaiyin will be in danger, and you will be the key to this battle."

In the end, Lu Qian decided to send troops to Huaiyin under repeated coaxing and deception.

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Hailing.

Tojo Goro stood on the tower, looking at the scenery of mountains and rivers. At this time, Lin Guming had already ordered to attack Guangling, but the battle had just started, and the casualties would not be too great, so his support was not needed.

"General, the Wuzhou army is in chaos right now, when will you send troops?"

"Don't worry, don't worry, Xu Xiao is dead, they are all together, they can't calm down for a short time, let's observe for another day, and try to minimize our casualties."

Knowing that the Wuzhou Army was involved in a civil war, Tojo Goro was in a particularly comfortable mood. He planned to defend Hailing with a death mentality, but it turned out to be like this in just a few days, and Tojo felt relaxed.From Hailing to Guangling, it takes three days. He plans to send troops tonight, first wipe out the Wuzhou army outside the city, and then support Guangling. Presumably, after a few days, the Guangling battlefield has fallen into a passive state. He Tojo Goro is a soldier from heaven It is a great contribution to relieve Guangling's urgent need.

At this moment, a war is breaking out in Guangling.

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Under the city of Guangling, Lin Guming formed a formation, and there were soldiers beating drums to cheer. The siege equipment was already in place, including catapults, crossbows, ladders, etc., and the two sides were about to start the first round of competition.

Below the city, in front of tens of thousands of elite soldiers, a young general in silver-white battle armor held a long spear and stared at the tower with burning eyes.Above the city tower, Shangshan Qi frowned slightly, his deep eyes met Lin Guming's from a distance of hundreds of steps.

"Marshal, that is Lin Guming."

"Well, it's true, as rumored, he was born with a dignified appearance and the demeanor of a general." Uesugi Qi commented generously.

At this time, the sound of drums shook the sky.

Lin Guming's army began to move forward, and the large army stopped firmly outside the farthest range of Guangling's fortifications. As long as they moved forward a hundred steps, the Japanese pirates stationed in Guangling would order an attack.

(End of this chapter)