Kai Fu Han

Chapter 419 Lien Chan Lianjie 2
From a distance of two hundred steps, Sun Li could clearly see that the Qiancheng defenders were so shot by artillery that they did not dare to show their heads and had lost their defensive power.

"Musketeers advance!"

The musketeers marched forward in neat rows. When they were a hundred steps away from the city wall, they stopped advancing and began to suppress the city wall and shoot.

"The blasting team!"

These special operations groups are generally made up of part-time reconnaissance and guard soldiers, most of whom are soldiers.

Three demolition soldiers quickly rushed towards the south gate with explosive packs in their hands.

First, a grenade was thrown onto the city gate tower to clear away possible attacks from above, and then the explosive package was calmly set up in the city gate hole.

"Boom!", "Boom!"

Two roars far exceeding those fired by the Crouching Tiger Cannon were heard, and Qian Cheng's city gate was blown open.

The gate tower is still strong and has not collapsed, but judging from the cracks on the gate tower, it is estimated that it has become a dangerous building.

"The first battalion enters the city!"

Once the city gate is broken, the war is basically over.

There is no precedent for the Xinghan League's field army being driven out of the city in street fighting.

……

When Liu Xinqi received the report of Sun Lijun's record, he had just stood on the top of Yidu City.

Liu Xinbao reported to Liu Xinqi:
"The two regiments led by Sun Li directly captured Changyi on March 28, Shouguang on April [-], and then captured Linzi on April [-]. Then they divided their troops into two groups in Linzi. On April [-], Sun Li The third field regiment led by Liu Xinjun stormed to capture Qiancheng, and the second field regiment led by Liu Xinjun stormed to capture Boxing."

"One city in two days is much faster than us." Liu Xinqi sighed.

He realized that he was still a little too safe in combat, unlike his generals who were very courageous.

My three regiments arrived at Beihai on March [-]th and attacked the city on April [-]st. Until now, on April [-]th, they have just captured Yidu.

When dividing the troops, he was in charge of five cities along the way.Sun Li had completed everything, and he had only recovered three cities.

"Xinyuan!"

"exist!"

"It's time for us to speed up and assign you a mission."

"Say." Liu Xinyuan's face was filled with joy. He knew that Liu Xinqi had been provoked by Sun Li and might have to divide his troops. He guessed in his heart that [he could show off his talents again]

"You take your regiment to recapture Linqu County, and I will take two regiments to Zichuan." Liu Xin said, and then wanted to remind him not to be too rash, but Sun Li's achievements flashed in his mind, and he quickly reminded him Bian took back his words.

Judging from Sun Li's speed along the way, he was too careful.

Even the Central Army and the Southern Route Army, which are relatively far away, have now conquered the four counties of Jiaoxi, Anqiu, Gaomi and Zhucheng.

"I will try to avoid using special warfare." Liu Xinyuan promised.

"No, we have few people. We can do whatever we can to reduce casualties by attacking the city. I was pedantic in the past." Liu Xin said.

The leader of the alliance who had always emphasized training and training no longer insisted on it, which made Liu Xinyuan very excited.

"What about after we capture Linqu?"

"After leaving one battalion behind, we will come to Zichuan. After we have conquered Zizhou, we will join Sun Li's two regiments and head to Licheng together."

Licheng was the former capital of the puppet Qi Dynasty, and its defense was definitely not as good as other states and counties, so it required a combined force to attack. "yes!"

On April [-], Liu Xinqi led the fifth and sixth field regiments to set off for Zichuan.

Since Liu Xinqi's army was marching at a normal speed, after the previous capture of Beihai, Changle and Yidu, garrison troops took over the defense in time, avoiding the separation of troops for guarding. Now the fifth and sixth field regiments are still at full strength.

After walking out for half a day, Liu Xinqi received a "Flying Eagle Message" request from Sun Li, asking whether the two regiments should continue to rest or proceed to the next step.

Liu Xinqi thought about it and replied:

"After taking over the defense with the garrison, join forces to attack Changshan County, Zouping County and Gaoyuan County, and then meet at Licheng."

The letter particularly emphasized the special location of these three counties and reminded Sun Li not to underestimate the enemy.

Of these three counties, Gaoyuan County is located in the south of Jishui, and Zouping County is located in the north of Jishui. Counting Changshan County to the south of the two counties, they form a triangle.The three counties watch and help each other, and the distance is getting closer, all within thirty miles.Attacking any one of these counties is likely to be flanked by the other two counties.

Before dark on April [-], Liu Xinqi's army arrived in the east of Zichuan County. After setting up camp, Liu Xinqi began to process the military information received today.

The Chinese army captured Yishui on the [-]th.The defenders of Yishui were very sensible. As soon as Liu Xinang ordered the artillery to fire a shot to calibrate the cannon, a white flag was raised on the top of the city.

Liu Xinyuan had captured Linqu at noon on the [-]th.

He sent more than twenty soldiers to sneak into the city in advance. At this time, the main force pretended to attack the north gate of Linqu. The soldiers who sneaked into the city took the opportunity to open the west gate. The cavalry who "just happened to" cruise outside the west gate suddenly accelerated and rushed in directly. At the west gate of Linqu, the city of Linqu was destroyed.

"There will probably not be enough garrison troops soon." Liu Xinqi calculated in his mind.

Keeping 300 people in a city, along with prisoners who have been initially screened, is already barely enough to maintain law and order. No matter how few there are, stability cannot be guaranteed.

So far, more than fourteen cities have been captured, and the five thousand garrison troops deployed previously have been almost used up.

According to the pre-war staff plan, in the later stages, for every city captured, at least half a battalion of field army soldiers would have to be left behind. Depending on the combat situation, 25 to [-] cities would need to be captured later.

In the later stages, basically only half of the field army was left to participate in the battle.

Scratching his head, Liu Xinqi felt helpless.

There are too few soldiers.

I don't want to give up my long-standing persistence and accept those outstanding soldiers into active service.

[The purity of the team is the most important. 】

Every time he wanted to relax, Liu Xinqi would remind himself in his heart.

Since the establishment of the Xinghan League, there has not been a single vicious incident of soldiers bullying civilians. This is the benefit of the purity of the team.

"According to the normal marching speed, it is estimated that the Southern Route Army will arrive at Ju County at noon tomorrow." Liu Xinbao's report interrupted Liu Xinqi's thoughts: "Ju County has been explored before, and the Puppet Qi's defensive forces against Southern Zhao are in Linyi, Ju There are only a few hundred county soldiers in the county, so it can be easily captured."

"Well, inform Liu Xin'ang that after the two armies merge, they will attack Linyi again. Don't be reckless."

"Yes!"

"How is our supply line?" Liu Xinqi asked.

This question should have been asked to Liu Lisheng, but Liu Lisheng is currently in the middle of Haicang Town, so he can only ask Liu Xinbao, the most well-informed Minister of Military Intelligence.

"There is no problem for the time being. There is a battalion in charge, and there are [-]% soldiers on guard. Those workers are very honest. The cities in the rear are all occupied by our side. There are no reports of troops attacking the logistics route for the time being."

"I estimate that if the logistics route continues to lengthen, someone will take risks. Where is Jiao Rui? Is there any news? What's going on with the Jin Army?"

(End of this chapter)