Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 284
The fact that Li Guo was besieged in Jiangxia was something that shocked the Ming army. Wang Yan recruited Zhang Bilong, an envoy sent by Li Guo, to ask for details.

Dai Zhifan said that he would save Li Guo, but Wang Yan had his worries in his heart, "The civilians and equipment are moving slowly, slowing down the speed of the army. If we divide our troops to rescue them, what if Luck Dehun leads troops to attack?"

When fighting in the field, the cavalry came and went like the wind. Often the infantry had just arrived at a place, and the enemy cavalry rushed a hundred miles away. They were flexible and attacked everywhere, which often exhausted the infantry. Over time, they would be dragged down by the cavalry.

At this time, if the enemy cavalry comes to charge again, the infantry will inevitably fail. This is the main reason why cavalry is the strongest unit in the cold weapon era.

For the infantry, the cavalry is really difficult to deal with, but there are still [-] elite cavalry left in Luck Dehun, who are flexible and can attack the weak points of the Ming army at any time. This has become a weapon hanging over Wang Yan's head. sword.

After hearing Wang Yan's words, the generals couldn't help thinking for a while, and Yuan Zongdi immediately said: "Xing Guohou is one of the main forces of our army. If it is defeated by the Qing soldiers, our army will lose two battles in a row. I am afraid that the morale of the army will be demoralized." , it will be difficult to capture Wuchang."

Hearing the words, Wang Yan's face was a little heavy, "Since this is the case, the governor wants to rescue him personally, but who will stay here to protect the people, equipment, and luggage?"

There were more than 4 Qing soldiers outside Jiangxia City. Wang Yan sent troops to rescue them. If there were too few, they would be easily overwhelmed by the Qing cavalry.

"The loyal and brave army is the main force under the duke's account, and Dai Mingzhang is the duke's confidant general, who is capable of taking on great responsibilities." Yuan Zongdi saluted again and said, "If the duke takes the mark of superintendent as the vanguard, and the duke supervises the army in the rear, it will not be too late. After ten days, there must be a song of victory."

Hearing the words, Wang Yan nodded slightly, and immediately asked: "Can Mingzhang replace the governor, sit in the rear army, protect the civilians, and carry luggage?"

When Dai Zhifan heard the words, he knelt down on one knee and said, "If it takes ten days, the general will protect the people and keep the baggage. If it is more than ten days, the general will not be able to guarantee it."

Wang Yan led the main force of the Ming army to the rescue, and then cooperated with Li Guo's troops in Jiangxia City, which was enough to defeat the besieging Qing army in a short time, ten days was more than enough.

When Wang Yan heard that Dai Zhifan had accepted, he was overjoyed immediately. He then ordered Dai Zhifan and Liu Fangliang to lead 5 troops to guard Jiayu. Pounce on Jiangxia to relieve Li Guo's siege.

In Jiangxia City, Li Guo understood the Qing army's intentions and knew that the Qing army's target was not Jiangxia, but Wang Yanhou who was coming to support Wang Yan, and he was very anxious.

If because of his problem, the battle in Huguang failed, or even Wang Yan was killed, then he would have to die to thank the world.

Li Guo didn't dare to pin his hopes on Wang Yan's insight into the Qing army's conspiracy. He had to send the actual situation back to his headquarters so that Wang Yan could be alert to the ambush of Luck Dehun. The dead broke out.

The cavalry of the Qing army was scattered outside the city, and if he wanted to break out of the encirclement and escape the pursuit of the elite cavalry of the Qing army, Li Guo could only choose those who were skilled in cavalry.

Zhou Zebin, courtesy name Gongjian, was the son of Zhou Zhiwei, who was in charge of affairs. He was eighteen years old, fond of fighting strategies, and good at swords and spears.

When fighting Geng Zhongming's sentry cavalry, Zhou Zebin was severely injured by two knives, and then participated in the battle for Zeng.

This time when Li Guo attacked Jiang Xia, the army lacked elite scouts, so he borrowed Zhou Zebin from Yuan Zongdi.

Now the important task of passing the information out of the city naturally fell on Zhou Zebin and his hundred elite Ming army knights.

In the west city, [-] soldiers and [-] knights gathered on the street connected to the east gate. Li Guo called Zhou Zebin to his side, and said with a heavy body, "Information matters are related to the safety of the state. Be sure to send the news, don't make this marquis a sinner of Ming Dynasty."

Zhou Zebin heard the words with a look of determination on his face, "Don't worry, Lord Hou. In the hearts of Yangzhou people, the safety of the Duke is far more important than his own life. As long as the humble official has a breath, he will definitely inform the Duke of the information."

The young Zhou Zebin still had a trace of immaturity on his face, but it was this immature face, but there was a kind of determination and enthusiasm. Li Guo couldn't help being moved when he saw this.

He knew the relationship between Wang Yan and Yangzhou people, and he also knew that Zhou Zebin's father was an old man who followed Wang Yan in the bloody battle against the Qing army in Yangzhou.

Although Zhou Zhiwei has retired from the army to take up politics, his position in Wang Yan's heart is still very important, so Wang Yan has always cultivated his son Zhou Zebin carefully.

There are [-] Qing cavalry outside Jiang Xiacheng, and they are all elite men from the Eight Banners of Manchuria and Mongolia. Breaking through the siege is undoubtedly a narrow escape. For such a dangerous task, Li Guo should not have entrusted Zhou Zebin with it. A man skilled in riding.

On the tower, Chen Youlong has been observing the movement of the Qing camp, choosing a suitable time for the soldiers and horses to break through.

At this time, he saw groups of cooks in the Qing camp, sending loads of food to each camp from the back camp, and a large number of Qing soldiers swarming in the camp. Shouted: "Master Hou~ The Qing soldiers are serving dinner!"

Hearing the words, Li Guo withdrew his thoughts, then patted Zhou Zebin on the shoulder and said: "Go get ready! After I attract the Qing soldiers, Gongjian can choose an opportunity to break through, understand?"

"Don't worry, Lord Hou! I will definitely live up to my mission in a humble position!" Zhou Zebin then saluted solemnly.

It took less than half an hour for the Qing soldiers to eat.
The most relaxing moment is also an excellent time to break through.

Li Guo didn't dare to waste time, he asked Zhou Zebin to prepare first, then he walked up to the [-]-step army and shouted, "Who will give us food?"

The three thousand soldiers had lined up for a long time, when they heard Li Guozhi's question, they immediately replied in unison: "Duke Chu!"

Seeing this, Li Guo shouted loudly again: "Who will pay us?"

The army replied again: "Duke Chu!"

The three thousand soldiers had been waiting at the east gate for a long time, and their morale was slack, but Li Guo's momentum was immediately mobilized after he asked and answered a few times.

Seeing this, Li Guo nodded in satisfaction, then walked back and forth among the three thousand soldiers and said, "Since you know the kindness of the Duke of Chu, now that the Duke of Chu is in trouble, what should you do?"

When the soldiers heard the words, they were furious and said: "I hope that Duke Chu will die~"

Seeing this, Li Guo jumped on the horse he had brought for him, picked up his spear, and said: "So, you can follow me out of the city, fight a bloody path for the strong men, and send them out of the city safely!"

(End of this chapter)