The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 494 Five Arrays

After Hu Yande entered, he handed me a battle report: "Report to the emperor. The commander of the Xiangyang Military Region General Lu Wende sent a battle report from the waterway. Please have a look at the emperor."

For recent battle reports.I am very sensitive.Hastily opened.While looking at it, he said: "Ali Hague has suffered a great loss this time. The casualties of his troops are about [-] people. However, there are also many wounded in our army. There are more than [-] people. Fortunately, they died in battle. There are not many soldiers. By the way, Gongsun Xiaochen. Tell Lu Xiufu. Ask him to notify Lu Wende. If necessary, the seriously wounded in Xiangfan and Fancheng can be sent to the field hospital in Songhepo for treatment. What a pity. Our army One of the artillery was destroyed by the return artillery of the Yuan army. One exchange for four. It is not worthwhile. Xiangyang City was also attacked. It seems that today’s Yuan army is attacking in an all-round way. There was also a big battle on the Han River. It’s just. The entire battle of Xiangfan. Today is the most important. In one day, the casualties of the Yuan army reached more than [-]. Haha. Not bad."

Gongsun Xiaochen said: "3 people. That's [-]% of the Yuan Army's Central Route Army."

"En. This time the Yuan army should be hurt by firearms. By the way, Linger. If you were the commander of the Yuan army, what would you do?"

Fang Ling replied without hesitation: "It's not easy. There are two options."

"Really?" I said with interest. "Which two."

"One is to fight to the death. If I were Ashu, I would concentrate all my troops. No matter how many sacrifices I would make, I would not regret it. We must forcibly defeat the Guanzitan camp and destroy the opponent's Imperial Forest Army. The second is to withdraw to the north. With the city wall against the firearms of our army."

I thought for a while and said, "Well, it makes sense."

For today's record.I am quite satisfied.within a day.Guanzitan and Fancheng alone cost the Yuan army more than 3 casualties.

Lying on a camp bed.I am quite excited.All of a sudden.hard to fall asleep.

It was late at night.A Shu and Boyan in the Lumen Mountain camp also did not fall asleep.The two talked at night with the lights on.Countermeasures are being discussed.

"Bo Yan. I have been in the army for more than ten years. Dozens of battles. It has never been like today. There is a feeling of helplessness. The power of firearms in the Southern Dynasty is indeed difficult to deal with. I even have the urge to own firearms. "

Boyan said with a heavy face, "Marshal. I also feel the same way. I have a vague feeling. Sooner or later, firearms will definitely replace the current swords and halberds."

Ashu nodded: "This possibility does exist. I mentioned it to the secret work lurking in the Southern Dynasty army. It only takes one to three months to train a musketeer. And our army's archers are trained from childhood Yes. The difference is really too big. Besides, muskets plus fireballs can be used for long-distance attack and short-range attack. Its power is far higher than that of archers. One day, if all the troops of the Southern Dynasty are equipped with firearms, our army will be in danger."

Boyan agreed: "Well, Commander. According to Boyan's will, report to the emperor as soon as possible. Please order the emperor. Let our army use a few muskets and a few fireballs in the southern dynasty. Then gather the strength of craftsmen from all over the country .Making all efforts to develop firearms."

"Okay." Ashu thought for a while and said again. "Bo Yan. The artillery of the Southern Dynasties has been bombarding our Lumenshan camp for days. I estimate that it will take two or three days at most. The fortress will be blown out of the gap. At that time, our soldiers will definitely be exposed to the range of their artillery In this regard, how do you think our army should respond."

Boyan said: "Marshal. I think the best strategy is to concentrate our forces. Do not hesitate to consume manpower. Attack Guanzitan with all your strength. Try to defeat the Imperial Forest Army of the Southern Dynasty. Although there are musketeers in Fancheng, the number is not too many. As long as we Destroy the Imperial Forest Army at any cost. There will be a turning point."

"Then what's the next move?"

Boyan said after a while, "Retreat."

Ashu was silent for a moment and said: "Whether it is the best policy or the worst policy, it is a major decision. It needs to be reported to the emperor. From Xiangyang to Dadu. It will take five or six days to go back and forth even on a fast horse. I will report to the emperor immediately. It's just. Our army's camp I'm afraid it won't last that long."

"Master, don't worry too much about this." Boyan smiled confidently. "Marshal. Boyan has learned the skill of Qimen Dunjia from his family teacher. The cowardly Xue army I brought has just practiced. And the terrain at the southern foot of Lumen Mountain is open. There are many rocks in front of our barracks. Day and night If you don’t stop talking. It is expected to take two days. I can set up a five-array map outside the camp. Borrow the spirit of heaven and earth. To stop the army of the Southern Dynasty. Before entering, I will go to the sky. There will be heavy rain tomorrow. The firearms of the Southern Dynasties must not be usable. This buys us another day."

"Okay. It seems that Changshengtian didn't abandon me, Dayuan." A Shu said with a little relief. "What is the five-array diagram? Boyan. Is it different from the eight-array diagram of Shuhan in the Three Kingdoms?"

"Marshal. Whether it's the five formations I'm talking about or the eight formations created by Zhuge's predecessors in the Shu Han period. They all come from the method of Qiujing passed down by Xuanyuan Huangdi, the ancestor of the Han people thousands of years ago. Back then. I am a shaman The founder of the founder once obtained half of Xuanyuan's secret books. Among them was the Qiujing Dafa. It's just that this method was too profound. It was passed down to the generation of the family teacher. It was simplified into five diagrams. Compared with the eight diagrams. Among the five diagrams The five formations are roughly equivalent to the sky-covering formation, ground-carrying formation, wind-raising formation, cloud-hanging formation and bird-flying formation in the eight formations. The dragon flying formation, tiger wing formation and snake coil formation are missing. Its power is inferior to the eight formations Picture. But on the day when the formation is formed, it can also achieve strong winds and sand, cover the sky and block out the sun, and fill the air with smoke. This should stop the Southern Dynasties army."

Ashu finally showed a smile and said: "Okay. Let's do it this way. As long as the formation persists for five days, the emperor will send orders."

According to the plan.next morning.The Artillery Battalion fired bombardment at the Yuan Army Camp at Lumen Mountain again.About two quarters of an hour later.Crete ordered the shooting to cease.The artillery battalion was under the protection of the army.Withdrew to the Guanzitan camp.

At this time, he looked at the Yuan army camp again.I saw that most of the earth walls on the front had collapsed.There are even large gaps in many places. "Brother. It will take another two or three days at most. Our artifact will be able to blow up the Mongol fortress." On the way back.Fang Ling said happily.

"En. I lost the cover of the fortress. Let's see what Ashu can use to resist our army's artillery."

Jiang Wanzai followed and said: "Your Majesty, the benefits of firearms are beyond the imagination of the veteran. Such a war is completely different from the past. Basically, it is a one-sided situation."

I smiled and said: "Of course. This is the contest between the advanced and the backward. I once read a story. It was about a cavalry army with tens of thousands of people fighting a musketeer army with less than a thousand people. As a result, the cavalry army was large defeated and fled. The musketeers suffered only two casualties."

Fang Ling said: "No way. There is such a mysterious thing."

"Hehe. Once the firing speed of the musket reaches one breath or one shot at a time, it will naturally be done."

"One breath, one shot. It can be fired in succession. Is it the same as the archer's Lianzhu arrow?" Yuan Ji asked in surprise.

"That's right, sir. The best archer can shoot nine consecutive arrows in an instant. The musket's burst can even be hundreds or thousands. This is the benefit of technology." Speaking of this.My thoughts let Buddha go back to the afterlife.

"It's really unimaginable." Yuan Ji sighed. "At that time, no matter how high the martial arts are, they won't be the enemy of the musketeers."

"Sir. This is an inevitable law of historical development. In the future, martial arts will only become one of the ways for people to keep fit."

When returning to the camp.More than 1 soldiers from the sixth wing of the Jianghuai Military Region, led by General Zhu Huan, the commander of the wing, also just arrived at Guanzitan.

"General Zhu Huan. Thank you for your hard work." Jiang Wanzai said with a smile. "General Zhu. Come and pay your respects to the emperor."

Zhu Huan, who had never seen me before, fell to his knees in a hurry.Loudly said: "The last general Zhu Huan sees the emperor."

"General Zhu. No courtesy."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"General Zhu. Please get up. You have been tired all the way. Settle down first. I will ask Jiang Aiqing to assign tasks to your army later."

"Yes. The general will obey."

Regarding what Fang Ling said last night.I'm actually a little worried.If Ashu attacks Guanzitan desperately.Whether our army can stop it.Muskets and throwing bombs can stop the Yuan army for a while.But if Ashu used the lives of Yuan army soldiers as the price.The result is really hard to say.

The arrival of the sixth compartment.Reassuring me a lot.

In Guanzitan camp.At present, there are Yulin Army, the four armies of the third wing of the Lin'an Military Region, and the reorganization of the sixth wing.Polu Army, Zhongshun Army, etc.Together there are more than 4 people.In addition, there is a hatchback led by Xia Gui in the northeast of Daying.combine together.The total strength is close to [-].Even without firearms.It's just pure defense.It is also completely possible to fight the Yuan army.

Gongsun Xiaochen, who watched the sky every night, and the three officials of the Qin Tianjian who accompanied the army made a unanimous judgment.The next day is dominated by rain.as expected.It began to rain heavily in the early hours of the morning.It went on and on until noon.In the afternoon.Another shower.

Rainy weather is not conducive to the firing of firearms.but.The Yuan army did not launch an attack either.Start with breakfast.Scouts kept sending back messages.It is said that the Mongols are collecting stones in large quantities.To this.I didn't care.Just thought they were collecting stone shells for trebuchets.Take this opportunity.Under the command of Jiang Wanzai, Xie Daolin and other generals.The soldiers added another layer of protection to the guardrail at the front of the camp.One can prevent the shooting of archers.Secondly, a three-layer three-dimensional shooting net can be formed.

until night.The rain stopped completely.

After the rain, the sun shines.Don't have a taste.Especially outside of cities.

I went outside the tent.Greedily breathing the air without any pollution.Mixed with the fragrance of soil and the fragrance of grass and trees in the mountains, it rushes towards you.Immediately makes people feel refreshed.That fresh air once inhaled.Immediately refreshing.In the hot summer.There is this environment.It is three points better than the so-called natural oxygen bar in later generations.