Win the Ding 1617

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Tanghe County, also known as Tang County, is about [-] miles away from Xiangfan in the southwest, and it is a place with convenient transportation.The old battalion of Chuang and Cao's coalition forces was hidden here.In this position, if you go north, you can face the Qin soldiers under Sun Chuanting who paid for Tongguan, and if you go south, you can quickly reinforce Liu Zongmin, Lao Huihui and others.After Li Zicheng arrived, Tanghe County was dilapidated due to repeated wars, so the army did not enter the county, but was stationed in Yuantan Town in the north of the city.

Not long after arriving in Yuantan Town, Li Zicheng found out Zuo Liangyu's actual strength and knew that he would definitely win this battle.He first discussed with Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance, Li Yan and several generals, and decided that Liu Zongmin would take full command of the battle.Unexpectedly, when communicating with Luo Rucai, Luo Rucai proposed that the new army under his nephew Wang Long be the main force of this campaign to destroy the main force of Zuo Liangyu's army, or to capture Xiangyang City.

It turns out that since the Battle of Kaifeng, the Dragon and Tiger Camp composed of Wang Long from Cao Ying and Luo Hu from Chuangying is impressive in terms of attacking and fighting skills. Although Luo Rucai keeps saying that he has no ambitions, in fact he really wants to When beating Zuo Liangyu, let Cao Ying's soldiers and horses show off again.On the one hand, he believed that the more prominent Cao Ying's record was, the more stable his position would be; on the other hand, he was also willing to show his resourcefulness and commanding ability in front of the newcomer Ge Zuo and others.

Also present were Niu, Song and Ji Gui.Li Zicheng was stunned for a moment after hearing Luo Rucai's request to fight, and then he stretched out his hand to pat Luo on the shoulder, and said with a friendly smile, "Rucai, I understand your kindness, but you and I are not needed to fight Zuo Liangyu this time." Go out in person, just send Jiexuan. How to use and deploy soldiers and horses on the battlefield, we will leave it to Jiexuan! Jiexuan is my subordinate and your subordinate, and he is Wang Long's elder, why are you afraid? Doesn't he give Wang Long a chance to make meritorious deeds? Send him to fight, if he doesn't fight well, I can punish him, and you can punish him too. If your general goes there in person, in case Zuo Liangyu is trapped by the Xiangjiang River The beast is struggling. If you can't attack for a short time, won't it damage your reputation?"

Luo Rucai said: "If my incompetent nephew can't take Xiangyang after the deadline, I will give it to the Generalissimo with both hands, and I ask the Generalissimo to punish him according to the military law!"

Li Zicheng laughed out loud.Said: "Ru Cai, my good brother, where did you go with your words!..."

"I really want to ask the Generalissimo to fight. Since I came to Henan, I have been with the Generalissimo for more than a year. Since the Generalissimo thinks highly of me, he named me a General. Please send me to attack Xiangyang, Let me make a little contribution, lest I feel ashamed all the time. If I fail, I will be a military order!"

In Li Zicheng's mind, Luo Rucai is a tumor that will be removed sooner or later. He can give the other party a lot of praise and rewards, but he is never happy to see Cao Ying really grow stronger in the war; after the Battle of Kaifeng, he regretted letting Wang Long and Luo Hu Going to Shandong to release the foreign team together, in vain allowed Cao Ying to expand his strength.In the matter of attacking Xiangyang, Luo Rucai was even less willing to take the lead.

He smiled again and said: You are talented.What is this nonsense!You are known for your resourcefulness among the leaders of the 72nd Battalion in Thirteen Houses.Which one of the victories we have won over the past year is less than Cao Ying?Take the recent beating of Fu Zonglong and Yang Wenyue as an example, Cao Ying's contribution is obvious to all.I know that I can rest assured that you will command the Xiangfan military.However, after the battle of Zhuxian Town, Zuo Liangyu's elite soldiers and generals were almost lost. Although there are currently 20 people, most of them are mobs who have surrendered and rebelled in Xiangfan in recent months. , and no discipline.So I think twice.There is no need for General Labor to attack Xiangyang in person, just leave it to Jiexuan to handle the matter. "

Luo Rucai couldn't help but sneered in his heart.I thought to myself, ten days ago in Xuchang, you tied Ge Liyan and Lao Hui to your side.Just let Shorty Song make Zuo Jun so powerful, as if everyone can't win without everyone working together. Now I'm afraid that I, Cao Cao, will make meritorious deeds, and make Zuo Jun so useless.Turning his lips back and forth, what he said was all nonsense!But it's not easy to directly point out Li Zicheng's inconsistencies, so I have to ask again: "Generalissimo, you are worried that I will not be able to deal with Zuo Liangyu, but you don't want to say it clearly, are you? I am willing to issue a military order to the generalissimo. If I If you can't capture Xiangyang within the time limit, you will be punished!"

Li Zicheng smiled and asked Luo Rucai quietly: "Rucai, only Mr. Niu, Song Junshi and Ji Junshi are present, and there is no one else in the room. You and I are brothers and sisters, and we have nothing to say. Are you worried that Liu Jiexuan will not command well this time?" The battle to attack Xiangyang?"

Luo Rucai said: "Jiexuan and I have been friends for many years. I know that he is brave and resourceful, and he is worthy of the talent of a general. But in Xuchang..."

He couldn't help but want to bring out what Li Zicheng said in Xuchang about how difficult the battle of Xiangyang was and how the terrain was not conducive to the attacking side. Ji Gui hurriedly smoothed things over and said, "Our Shuai Cao has always talked about General Jiexuan. I am always full of praise. Is there any reason to be worried about General Jiexuan leading the army? Today the General asked the Generalissimo to lead the army, but he just took this opportunity to do a little service for the Generalissimo in founding the country and starting a business. Since the Generalissimo The Marshal thinks that there is no need for the General to go there in person, and has decided to order General Jiexuan to take on this important task, Cao Shuai, I don't think you need to work so hard this time."

Luo Rucai had calmed down, and reluctantly said: "That's fine, that's fine. But there will be important battles in the future, and I will ask the Generalissimo to fight!"

Li Zicheng said: "When there is a need in the future, it is natural to ask you to go out on my behalf. Let Liu Jiexuan go this time, and you and I will wait for Jieyin. You just have to rest your troops for a few days, and wait for Old Man Sun's army Lured out from Tongguan, I still have important military matters to discuss with you at any time."

Luo Rucai was pondering the meaning of Li Zicheng's last sentence, and didn't answer right away.He knew that Li Zicheng had been on guard ever since he broke into the Luo joint camp, lest the Cao camp would break up midway.And because of ghost things like "Prophecy", it is also difficult for him to "get together and break up" with Chuangying like he did with Zhang Xianzhong back then.Now Li Zicheng said on the surface that there are important matters to be discussed at any time, but in fact he is probably still worried that he will suddenly pull the team away.Just as he was thinking about it, Song Xiance said: "This arrangement is very good, please don't worry too much about the general. As the advisor of King Chuang, Xian Ce should stay by King Chuang's side for consultation at any time, not to mention that the general is in All the generals are also scheming and scheming, and they say what they say, how can they be easily away from King Chuang's side."

Niu Jinxing also said: "The Generalissimo and the General have agreed that after occupying Xiangyang, go south and then occupy Chengtian, Jingzhou, Yiling, and De'an. You can temporarily use Jingxiang as a foothold and call on the world. Then they seized the Ming Dynasty with a destructive momentum. At present, Jin Xing and the Song army are based on the instructions of the Generalissimo. From time to time, they discuss how to build a country in the future, how to formulate the central and local civil and military officials, and how to formulate the new dynasty. Expedition to the south, clarification of the world. It is even more necessary to plan in advance. For all these major matters, the Generalissimo needs to discuss with the General at any time. The Generalissimo cannot do without the General. I think the General will deeply understand the trust and enthusiasm of the Generalissimo. "

Luo Rucai has completely recovered his original tone of speaking, and said: "I, Lao Cao, wholeheartedly support the Generalissimo to establish the world forever. , I have no ambitions, and I don’t like reading on weekdays, so I don’t know how to establish various systems for the new dynasty. I only know how to obey decisions. My only wish is that after the Grand Marshal ascends to the throne, I can be a rich and idle person. Ji concubines are listed, there is no shortage of wine, meat, singing and dancing, so I thank the emperor for his kindness."

Li Zicheng pretended to believe Luo Rucai's nonsense on the surface, and laughed.Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance also laughed.After laughing, Li Zicheng said: "Ru Cai, your requirements are too low. If I am sincerely supported by my subordinates, Wenwu and Wu, and I will create a foundation. I will become a great treasure, and my brother will definitely be named a prince, and I will be awarded an iron certificate, which will be inherited from generation to generation. Rest with the country!"

Luo Rucai got up quickly, bowed deeply to Li Zicheng, and said: "Luo Rucai has no merits, and I dare not accept this kindness. I hope to enjoy the blessing of peace in the new dynasty. I am satisfied."

At noon that day, Li Zicheng hosted a banquet in honor of Luo Rucai and Ji Gui, and they talked very happily at the banquet.When saying goodbye after the banquet, Li Zicheng gave Luo Rucai an agate mountain, engraved with pavilions, towers, pavilions, pine cranes and deer.This was originally a treasure of the Beijing imperial palace. It was brought to Luoyang by King Fu during his "country", and then passed to Li Zicheng from Fuwang Palace.In addition, I also gave you a steed horse for Rucai, and a piece of Jigui Peiyu with 500 taels of silver.That Peiyu was unearthed from the Han tomb in Beiman Mountain, Luoyang. It is said that wearing it on the body can prevent back pain.

After lunch, Yuan Zongdi led his own soldiers and galloped past Cao Ying's garrison, claiming that he was ordered by the Generalissimo to go south to Chengtian, De'an and other places, and cut off the retreat route of Zuo Liangyu's soldiers and horses going east. .

"Ziyu, do you see that, our Generalissimo, this time not only wants to occupy this land of fish and rice, but also wants to finish Zuo Liangyu in a single battle!"

"Commander, Zuo Liangyu has been defeated, Xianling has been conquered, and the mausoleum is lost. The Ming court is bound to be shaken. If Sun Chuanting leaves Tongguan, there will be no return. Students, I am starting to worry about the general! "Ji Gui's face was not happy, but on the contrary, his face was full of gloom and sadness.

"You mean to say?"

"Marshal, don't forget that sentence. Since ancient times, adversity is easy, wealth is difficult. Besides, Marshal, you have a heavy army in your hand, how can you let Li Chuang share the country with you at ease?!"

After saying this, Ji Gui said even more coldly, "Besides, Li Chuang has already started to attack! Many of the commander's subordinates have already gotten very close to everyone in the camp. Now, in the middle of the mouth Among them, he is the only one who is a goddamn civil and military marshal, and he is not a minority in our Cao Ying."

"He digs the corner of my old Cao's wall? It's impossible to dig! How many people want to dig, but none of our old Cao's soldiers are moving!"

"What if he poached the corner of the Huige Fifth Battalion first, and then let the soldiers and horses of the Huige Fifth Battalion and his old base come together to deal with our Cao Ying?" Ji Gui was a little moved when he saw Luo Ru, and quickly added On a knife. "Commander, the five commanders of Huige's Fifth Battalion are no longer of one mind! Have you forgotten what Ge Liyan and Lao Huihui said to you in Xuchang a few days ago?!"

After Xu Changming made the plan for the Battle of Xiangyang and the elimination of Sun Chuanting, He Yilong invited Ma Shouying to Caoying together.Luo Rucai ordered his subordinates to serve the two of them with good fruit refreshments.Because He Jin, Liu Xiyao, and Lin Chengcheng didn't come with him, he first asked: "Usually we all come in and out together, why are there five missing and three today, those three brothers didn't come together to be happy?"

He Yilong said: "We didn't invite them, so we can talk better."

Ma Shouying said: "Oh, I didn't expect my brothers to climb high branches. I'm afraid there will be endless regret medicine in the future!"

He Yilong said: "Everyone has their own aspirations, so there is no need to talk about them now. What I am dissatisfied with is that during the discussion just now, in order to prevent us from returning to the old territory of Yinghuo Mountain, Song Haier said that beating Zuo Liangyu required everyone to work together; However, assigning errands is still for us to be in charge of luring and guarding against the enemy, and it's all about Liu Tiejiang making meritorious service alone."

"Yes," Luo Ru remembered Hao Yaoqi's robbing Cao Ying's war horse.A wave of complaints rose from my heart again, "Everyone in the world speaks honestly, not to mention the commander of an army of hundreds of thousands, who changes back and forth. How can I convince others? Although my old Cao is said to be like a glazed monkey, To friends, one is one, never ambiguous!"

"That's right! I only hope to work with Cao Shuai in the future, don't worry! Shu Chang!" He Yilong said.

"Me too." Ma Shouying said, "As long as Brother Cao thinks highly of us, we will follow you! Hey, Brother Cao, tell me, where will we march next after taking Xiangyang this time? What orders will we have?"

"After taking Xiangyang, if there is no accident, the first step should be to go south to Chengtian. Then go east all the way to attack De'an, and then go east to return to your old territory; the other way will continue south, passing Jingmen and Songzi, Occupy the area in northwestern Hunan..."

"Okay! It's best to let me go this way, and let me go to the south for a stroll when I go back. Stay away from his Generalissimo. And Wuchang? How did Brother Cao forget Wuchang?"

Luo Rucai smiled and said, "I was about to say it, but I was interrupted by your rapid wind. Wuchang must go, but it depends on Zuo Liangyu's next step. Besides, after taking Xiangyang, there is still an elbow The trouble is Gao Doushu of Yunyang..."

"I'm not going to fight Yunyang!" Ma Shouying hurriedly said again.

"Why?" Luo Rucai asked.

"That Gao Doushu is a tough nut to crack; besides, Wang Guangen and Wang Guangxing are both there, but they flew out of their own nests, and they are clear about each other's tricks. This is a difficult battle!"

Several people laughed when they heard this.Ji Gui said coldly amidst laughter: "Actually, playing Xiangyang this time is a bad move at all!"

"What does Mr. Ji say?" He Yilong asked puzzled.

"What Cao Shuai said just now is the chess strategy after taking Xiangyang. If we reverse the chess situation, attack De'an first, and then take Chengtian. Then attack Xiangyang, where else can Zuo Liangyu escape? He can only Fled to Yunyang. Not to mention that the land in Xunyang is barren and the people are poor, food and grass are not easy to supply, but the governor of Xunyang, Gao Doushu, is not a fuel-efficient lamp. I heard that last summer, when Ding Qirui and Zuo Liangyu passed through Yunyang, Gao Doushu politely refused them to enter the city .Even Ding Qirui spent the night at the Guandi Temple outside the city. Now he will let Zuo Liangyu into the city? I don't think so! Whether we let it go or not, we can enjoy a good show!"

"Great!" He Yilong blurted out praise, "Mr. Ji is really full of strategies. But such a good chess move, why didn't you mention it to King Chuang?"

Ji Gui smiled but did not answer.He has always believed that the balanced existence of multiple external military forces is the greatest protection for Cao Ying, so during the battle of Zhuxian Town, he advocated letting Zuo Liangyu survive, and now he does not want Zuo Liangyu to be completely wiped out.But it is not easy for him to say this clearly to Hui Ge and others.After hearing He Yilong's question again, he smiled calmly and said, "He has a Song army division who can pinch and count, why use me to talk too much!"

"What can be pinched and counted, Shorty Song is a blind man blowing lights—nonsense!" After Ma Shouying said this, he laughed, looked at He Yilong and said, "Old Ge, I'm not talking about you. I know You are so good, you can blow the lamp and you will be sure!"

"As for the battle of Kaifeng that day, according to Shorty Song's divination, it should have waited until this spring to besiege Kaifeng. If it wasn't for Brother Cao's nephew Wang Long and Luo Hu who broke into the camp, they suddenly came back with tens of thousands of people. I’m afraid we’re still wandering around Yudong now!”

. . . . . .

Thinking of the words of a few people in Xuchang that day, and thinking about Yuan Zongdi's brigade going to Chengtian, De'an and other places today, Cao Cao suddenly felt a chill down his back. "Could it be that Li Zicheng really placed a lot of people in the Huige Fifth Battalion and my Cao Battalion? Otherwise, the disadvantages of the Xiangyang Battle that Ziyu analyzed that day were at most just driving Zuo Liangyu away from Xiangyang. In Li Zicheng's ears, why did he get a remedy today?"

Feeling up and down in his heart, Ji Gui hurried to Cao Cao's residence with a clouded expression on his face.

"Commander, Yuan Zongdi led [-] soldiers and horses, half of them on foot and half of them, and hurried towards De'an."

"Which way to go?" Luo Rucai tried hard to control his emotions, not to show panic in front of his subordinates.

"Send troops from Tanghe, pass through Huyang, enter Zaoyang, go to Suizhou, break through De'an, then turn around, occupy Yingcheng and Jingshan, and return to attack Chengtian. As for whether there are other people leading troops to go I don't know about other state capitals right now!" Ji Gui didn't try to control his emotions as hard as Luo Rucai did, but was rather annoyed.

"If things go on like this, the general wants to keep his wealth and wealth, and holding his soldiers, singing, dancing and drinking is not only a dream, but his head may not be preserved!"

"Ziyu, don't worry. Right now, Zuo Liangyu hasn't been defeated, Chengtian and other places have not been breached, and Old Sun is still working hard in Tongguan to train troops, grow cotton and repair water conservancy. Do you have the energy to go out and fight with us?"

It seemed that he wanted to fight against Luo Rucai, so Zhao Yuanji, a general of Cao Ying, rushed in to report the news.

"Commander, the urgent military report sent by Wang Long shows that Zuo Liangyu's front battalion has tens of thousands of troops. They have crossed the Han River from Xiangyang, arrived at Fancheng, and headed straight to the front line of Xinye Deng County!" (~^ ~)