The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 468

"Okay. General Lu. After the meeting, you rush back to Xiangyang overnight. I will allocate another artillery squadron to you. Ten artillery pieces. The artillery battalion commander General Wanyan Tianlei will lead them. I will return with you tonight."

Lu Wenhuan, who had seen the power of the divine weapon, said happily, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"General Lu. General Wanyan is an expert. The arrangement of the artillery in Xiang and Fan is up to General Wanyan. Starting from the 23rd of this month, your army can decide the use of artillery by itself. Find the right opportunity. Severely hit the enemy's trebuchets and the soldiers of the Yuan army attacking the city. But at the same time, we must also pay attention to economy. You must know that the cost of a shell is equivalent to 100 taels of silver."

"Yes. The general will obey the order."

May 21. More than 2 soldiers of the Song Army started from the north gate and west gate of Yingzhou City one after another.Go all the way north.

Due to terrain constraints.Except for the cavalry.The rest of the infantry could only cross the undulating mountain road.It was not until the evening of the 22nd that it and the artillery battalion gathered at the southern foot of Songhepo at the same time.

Songhepo is a collective name for several small hillsides.To the north of the hillside is Lung Mei Chau.To the west is the Han River.To the north of Lung Wei Chau is Lumen Mountain.This Longwei Island is also the largest plain between Xiangyang and Yingzhou.Except for a small forest near Guanzi Beach in the north.The rest of the land is suitable for large-scale cavalry field battles.

The big tent of the Chinese army is located in the middle of Songhepo.Two hundred personal guards surrounded me in a ring.

After dinner in the army.I summoned a group of generals in the big tent.The final deployment was made for tomorrow's battle.According to the plan.If the Yuan army does not come to attack.Tomorrow, I will lead the three armies of the Second Division of the Yulin Army, Wenzhang Division, the Polu Army and the Third Division, to Lumen Mountain for field investigation.Only Zhang Shijie's first division was left to guard the Songhepo camp.At the same time, it also allowed Crete's artillery battalion to find the most suitable attack point.

Nothing to say all night.I am like many soldiers who have never been on the battlefield.All spent in excitement and tension.And veterans like Wu Songhan and Jiang Cai.But there is no tension at all.Only the desire to make a difference.

The appearance of the brigade.Naturally, the Yuan army in Lumen Mountain will be aware of it.At three quarters Haishi (45:[-] p.m.).Inside the tent of the Yuan army commander in Lumen Mountain.All the main generals around Xiangyang City gathered there.Under the auspices of Ashu and Boyan.Discuss countermeasures.

After repeated humility of real gold.A Shu, the coach of the Yuan Army Zhengnan, still sat in the center of the main seat.Zhen Jin sat first on the left.The first person on the right is the deputy commander-in-chief Boyan.

Boyan first said: "Generals, the reinforcements from the Southern Dynasties finally couldn't bear it anymore. They arrived at Songhepo in the south of Longweizhou one after another from this afternoon to evening. They set up camp in the Songhepo area. You all know the details. In this case, let’s discuss together. How should our army respond.”

Azahan, who seemed impatient, said excitedly: "Commander, the real gold supervisor. General Boyan. The Southern Dynasties army appeared in the Songhepo area. The purpose is to attack our Lumen Mountain camp. To relieve the isolation of Xiangyang City Dangerous. According to what the general saw, our army should take the initiative to attack. Annihilate the enemy in Longweizhou. What's more, the emperor of the Southern Dynasty may be among them. If he is caught, we will be done."

Compared with the excitement of Asahan.Another pioneer, Zhang Hongfan, was quite calm: "From the news from the scouts, the Song Army in Songhepo has at least 2 people. This is almost half of the Yingzhou Army's army. And. More than [-] people People and horses and flags are mixed. There is the Imperial Forest Army. There are cavalry and infantry troops from the third wing of the Lin'an Military Region. There is the Polu Army led by Yangzhou Jiangcai. These troops are the main forces of the Song Army. Therefore, the last general thinks that our army After testing its combat power first, make a decision. Whether to rely on the castle in the market. Fight a war of attrition. Or take the initiative to fight a war of annihilation."

Veteran Shi Tianze said: "True gold supervising army. Commander. This army came from bad people. The last general thinks. It's better to follow General Zhang's intention. Make plans after testing. After all, our army's knowledge of the new weapons and muskets of the Southern Dynasty is limited. .”

subsequently.Most of the generals of the Yuan army expressed their views.In a nutshell.One is the opinion represented by Azahan.Directly ordered the army to attack.In one go.Annihilated the enemy at Songhepo.Another view supports Zhang Hongfan.Try first.Then make plans.

A Shu looked at the generals who were arguing endlessly.He looked at Liu Zheng who was silent and said, "General Liu Zheng. What do you mean?"

See the marshal roll call.Liu Zheng had no choice but to say: "Marshal. The last general thinks that it's better to be careful."

Zhen Jin smiled and said: "General Liu. You are from the Southern Dynasty. Feel free to tell me what you think. Right now it is just a discussion. It doesn't matter what the suggestion is."

"Yes. Master Zhenjin." Liu Zheng stood up and said. "Commander. Generals. The war between the Yuan and Song Dynasties has lasted for decades. Although our dynasty has the upper hand. But this time the Southern Dynasty army appeared in Songhepo, but it is different from the previous habits of the Song army. What General Han said just now. Xiangyang It is an isolated city. In fact, it is not entirely true. At least. The Hanshui waterway is still in the hands of the Song army. In other words, the Song army has not yet reached the point where it has to go all-in to get through the connection with Xiangyang. Therefore, the last general thinks that the Song army is implementing it. Their anti-encirclement tactics. There is a big problem here. Our army obviously has a castle to defend. With the strength of the Song army, it is just right to come up to die."

The last of the generals who arrived in Xiangfan, the Commander of Zhengnan Capital, suddenly stabbed: "General Liu. Isn't this the plan set by the emperor. Besiege the city and fight for aid."

Liu Zhengdao: "Suddenly assassinate the general. The problem lies here. The Song army is not completely isolated in Xiangyang City. They still want to attack my castle with its shortcoming. Is there a problem with this?"

Su Chi thought for a while and said, "Yes, General Liu. That makes sense."

"Generals. Regarding this, the general thinks that there may be two situations. One is that the commander-in-chief of the Song Army is a stupefied young man. He has no plans. He only knows how to fight hard. Another situation is that they have something to rely on. And This kind of support. The intuition of the last general is his so-called musket. This is like our army’s returning cannon. Although our army only tried it at the north gate of Fancheng. But the soldiers of the Song army guarding the city will be surprised. Think again and again. If Ten or a hundred return guns were fired at once. Can they still hold it?"

Boyan said: "General Liu. The first case can be ruled out. The commander in charge of this battle in the Southern Dynasty is Zhao Yu. Although he is a young man who has never been on the battlefield, he is by no means just a foolhardy Lengtouqing. On the contrary. Even the emperor recognized him as an opponent. Therefore, we only need to analyze the second situation. On that day, General Suodu only heard the deafening sound. Before he saw it clearly, one of our troops Almost all of the Centuries fell off their horses. I agree with General Liu. The Southern Dynasty’s Zhao Xuan relied on their muskets. And this is exactly what our army doesn’t know.”

Although the generals of the Yuan army present here have always looked down on the surrendered general Liu Zheng.But most of them think what they say makes sense.I couldn't stop thinking about it.

"Haha." Asahan suddenly laughed. "All generals, don't worry about the ambitions of the Changnan people. Tomorrow morning, the last general will only lead the vanguard of the headquarters with 1 horses. Go to Songhepo. Bring the head of the Southern Dynasty emperor. This period of time is really boring. General Ali Haiya, who besieged Fancheng, has already captured the outskirts of Fancheng. The last general is the vanguard, but he has not achieved an inch. It should be let the last general go to the activities."

For the Yuan army who is good at field combat.This long-term siege without attack tactic.It really made people like Arakhan quite impatient.

"General Han. The emperor of the Southern Dynasty has come to Xiangfan. Are you still worried that there will be no battle to fight?" A Shu smiled.got up and said. "The generals listen to the order. Tomorrow, the commander-in-chief and General Boyan will lead 1 people from the Arakhan tribe, 1 people from the Kuci tribe, and [-] soldiers to fight Longweizhou. Generals, you should return to the camp immediately. Make arrangements." Tomorrow, the affairs of the various ministries. At dawn. Gather here. Go out to battle with this commander. See what the muskets of the Imperial Forest Army of the Southern Dynasty are."

"Yes. Commander."

"General Atahai. Tell your lieutenant to pay attention to the Suizhou Army in the east. Xia Gui in the Southern Dynasty has always been good at fighting sneak attacks."

"Yes. The order of the last general."

The weather in late May is hot though.But the soldiers were still fully armed.The difference is.The armor worn by the officers and soldiers of the Royal Forest Army has been significantly simplified.Except for the armor on the front and back of the chest.The rest are not covered by armor.The outfits of the No.20 Infantry Army and the No.17 and No.19 Cavalry Army of the Lin'an Military Region who came to Songhepo with me this time are also obviously different.

This infantry is a hoplite.All wear infantry armor.Those who know how to do it will know it at a glance.This is the equipment of the heavy armored soldiers of the Song Army.The 40th Army of the Third Chamber is the only heavy armored infantry in the Lin'an Military Region.It was a unit specially built by Yin Yinglei and Wang Anjie to target the cavalry.The heavy armored infantry has a long history.It was also the main infantry unit used by famous generals such as Yue Fei and Han Shizhong to check and balance the cavalry a hundred years ago.All of these heavy armored infantry are Hercules selected from the army.Armed with heavy weapons such as crossbows, heavy spears, broadswords, and axes.Armor and gun together.The negative weight is as high as 50-[-]KG or more.

When the heavy armored infantry confronted the cavalry.First, chop the weaker horse's legs with a big knife.Stab the horse with a heavy gun.Then use various weapons to slash and smash at the cavalry's chest.but.Due to heavy equipment.Mobility will be affected.It can be said to be the slowest of all ancient arms.

As for the Polu army.Its attire is the same as that of the [-]th and [-]th armies.All light cavalry equipment.the difference is.On the soldiers of the Polu Army.They all have an inadvertent look of pride and murderous intent.This is incomparable to the cavalry army and imperial forest army of the Lin'an Military Region.

Depart from Songhepo.It didn't take long to see the scouts who were exploring the way ahead report back. "A large number of Yuan troops are found ahead."

The Yuan army did not reach Songhepo.Our army did not approach Lumen Mountain either.The two parties seem to have an agreement.They met unexpectedly in the middle of Longweizhou.