Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

After rushing back and forth twice, there was a shrill scream from time to time in the bushes and creeks. After the last battle, the Khitan cavalry did not turn their horses, but fled directly to the north.

Zhou Jun crossed the creek and gradually stopped the horse. Someone said, "I can't catch up."

The ten generals widened his eyes and let out a long sigh. He still has a "boom boom" in his heart now, everything that happened just now seems to be between his fingers, and he hasn't recovered yet... But the moments of the sword and the shadow of the sword appeared in front of him.

The ten generals listened to the sound of horses hoofs drifting away, and turned around and said: "Count the casualties and gains."

"I wounded five people and killed one. Three Khitan people died." The lieutenant shouted.

The casualty ratio was doubled, the ten generals looked ugly, and said, "Fortunately, they won."

The lieutenant said: "If it weren't for Wang Shijiang's unwillingness to leave the wounded and lead his troops to death, the situation just now is very dangerous."

The ten generals said: "Cut down the head of the Khitan soldiers and take away the wounded soldiers and corpses. Send someone to report to the peak where the conflict occurred and the actual situation."

"Telling!"

...Li Chuyun's Right Road Camp is located in the north of Wenyu River. Military camps are placed on the river bank, surrounded by wooden fences, and simple arrow towers have been built in each camp. There is a long flowing water on the river, the water has been unblocked, and many floating bridges have been built on it.

A general walked into Li Chuyun's tent, clasped his fist and said, "The front scout came to report that he encountered the Liao Army Ranger for the first time and captured the first level three. He has driven the Liao Army Ranger to the north."

Li Chuyun hurriedly asked where he was. After a while, I asked Zhou Jun how many casualties were there?

The general's voice was not as high as before, and he said: "Injured five people, and one died... It's a terrible victory."

At this moment, Shi Yanchao, who was sitting at the bottom, hummed coldly: "As expected."

Li Chuyun waved his hand to let the generals who reported the report to leave, thinking in his heart that Shi Yanchao fought head-on with the Liao army in Xinkou during the first Jinyang campaign (Chai Rong period). During the first Northern Expedition to Youzhou, he was also a forward against Liao. The main cavalry of the army fought the front, at least some experience.

Li Chuyun also didn't care about seeing Shi Yanchao not so pleasing to his eyes at the moment, and said calmly, "What's the opinion of General Shi?"

Shi Yanchao's attitude towards Li Chuyun seemed very useful, saying: "Small horse team clashes are more skilled in equestrian warfare. No matter how skillful the Zhoujun cavalry is, can it be compared to the barbarians who rode on the grasslands all day? A horse of the same breed, which is slightly worse than a prairie horse. It’s no wonder that it can be cheaper."

Shi Yanchao disagrees: "But don't be afraid of General Li..."

Li Chuyun looked displeased, frowned and said, "When have I been afraid, and what am I afraid of?"

Shi Yanchao said: "We are at a disadvantage against a small group, but if thousands of cavalry fight, Zhou Jun cavalry will not be afraid of the Liao army." He patted the plate armor on his chest, "Just this kind of armor, fine riders. For one thing, the equipment of the Liao army is not as good as ours. Moreover, the training of the Zhou army focuses on battle formations and rushing formations. In contrast, the Liao army horse squad is relatively loose. For face-to-face confrontations, military discipline and battle formation are more important than martial arts, and cavalry and infantry are the same. "

Li Chuyun nodded thoughtfully this time, behaving more modestly.

At this time, a member of the generals said: "The Liao army is near Shunzhou. Are we going to gather soldiers and horses for a decisive battle?"

Li Chuyun said, "No hurry."

He looked down at the picture on the chopping board, staring at a thick line with Wen Yuhe written on it.

(This chapter is not finished, please turn the page) Xian pondered for a while, then looked up, just in time to see the winding river outside the tent.

"All the news from the secret guards, scouts, and the Privy Council will go to the right army to determine the number of Liao army." Li Chuyun said.

The main force of the Zhou army first went to the Youzhou area, and then surrounded the Youzhou Liao army in the city. Compared with the Liao army who came from Beijing, the Zhou army has the advantage of waiting for work. It can arrange spies and secret sentries in advance; both sides are cavalry, and there are mobile rangers everywhere. If you want to find out more detailed information on the other side temporarily, it is better. Difficult.

Li Chuyun said: "I guess the Liao army was eager to rescue Youzhou. The main force went straight to Beikou (Gubeikou), but the battle was a major one. We can't just underestimate the enemy's advance by speculation. Once we have determined the deployment of its main force, we will adjust the left first. Lu (Hantong Luoyan Ring Division) came to the east, echoing the trend of north and south with our ministry, and launching another war with superior forces!"

The general said: "The Liao army has come from a long way, and it is attacking now, and can take advantage of its exhaustion."

Li Chuyun shook his head and said: "The Liao army is approaching Shunzhou, but the heavy baggage is definitely still in the north. Now we are going straight to attack, and we can run as soon as we hit, and it won't work. When Luo Yanhuan quickly attacks, we will roundabout from my left flank and attack in two ways , There are fighters."

He immediately said: "Waiting with pen and ink, I will report this to your majesty."

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Outside Youzhou City, the roar of artillery made the table in front of Guo Shao shake. Fortunately, I live in a tent. If it is in a tiled house, the tiles may be shaken off the roof.

After reading Li Chuyun's memorial, Guo Shao asked his attendants to pass it to the generals.

The dispatching and daily affairs of the entire army are in charge of the "Youzhou Qianying Military Mansion". Almost all the memorial reports and military orders are handled by the military mansion, so Wang Pu, Zuo You and others have already known it in advance.

At this moment, the commander of the Tiger and Cardinal Army, Wang Zhang, after reading the memorial, muttered: "The final commander is humble and light, he is not as good as Li, but how can he feel that he is so strategizing, he still uses the idea of ​​infantry. With cavalry..."

Guo Shao didn't say a word.

Wang Pu said, "General Wang is reasonable, and General Li is a little cautious. However, the officials believe that there is nothing wrong with General Li's approach in this situation.

In the early stage of this campaign, the purpose of the Great Zhou Army was to capture Youzhou City, and the key was here; it was not the elimination of the first batch of reinforcements of the Liao Army. Li Chuyun would not be greedy for meritorious advances. As long as the strength and deterrence of the Dazhou cavalry were preserved, the Liao army's limited reinforcements would not be able to save Youzhou.

The Liao army was in the north of Shunzhou, and Li Chuyun and Luo Yanhuan were on the east side of the Wenyu River on both sides of the ring. It was extremely difficult for the Liao army to break through the Wenyu River defense line. As soon as it approached the war, it would face two-sided attack from the superior forces of the Great Zhou; even if it broke through, it would fall into the encirclement of the Great Zhou army's various roads. "

Wang Pu glanced at Wang Zhang, and then said: "The Central Plains fine soldiers still fight in the interior all the year round, but the Liao army is in the grassland. It is not as flexible and cunning as the Liao army. Why should we attack the strength of the other?"

After hearing this, Guo Shao agreed. In his philosophy of life, he really cannot follow the rhythm of others. He must actively choose a regular rhythm and let his opponent follow his own footsteps. He immediately said: "I always value the opinions of the generals in the field ahead. If the frontline does not make obvious mistakes, we try not to interfere with the judgments of all parties."

He urged the various ministries of Youzhou City to step up their attack on the city. At this time, what Guo Shao worried about most was the attack on Youzhou City.

At dusk, Jingniang reported to the undercover agents in Shunzhou and Tanzhou that news of the Liao army had arrived.

(This chapter is not finished, please turn the page) The number of people dispatched to Beijing is equal. Guo Shao used this to judge that the main force of the Liao army's reinforcements almost all took the Gubeikou road.

Sure enough, Li Chuyun also made such a judgment the next day. The letter asked the main force of the left road (Hantong Luoyan ring department) to cross the Wenyu River eastward, and copy the Shunzhou Liao army directly from the north bread without stopping.

The "Youzhou Qianying Military Mansion" effectively issued military orders, coordinated the movement of the various armies in an orderly manner, and a major battle was deployed. Zhou Jun’s command system has evolved and improved from Guo Shao’s messenger a few years ago. At this time, it has matured. From the written military order of the central staff, the establishment to the official verification and filing of the command, to the organization of the messenger, the military order extends in all directions. A hundred thousand army forms a controllable whole...

Of course, there are also weaknesses. Although Kuaima transmits military orders very quickly, it is not real-time information like radio after all. Compared with the extremely fast-changing situation on the battlefield, it is too late to rely on the Chinese military to make decisions; therefore, Guo Shao gave the generals ahead. Military orders will be added with a sentence, which can be determined on the fly. To make up for the weakness of the command system.

Going down to Da Luoyan Ring and leading the main force on the left to go north, this battle has already started. Because Luo Yanhuan will directly attack the flank of the Liao Army after exiting the Wenyu River!

Amidst the roar of cannons, even people have to speak louder to hear clearly. Guo Shao rubbed his temples vigorously and stared at the big picture hanging above.

A battle between the two sides with a total of nearly 100,000 cavalry (real numbers) is about to break out! Guo Shao's attention could not help but shifted from the equally important siege battle to this upcoming cavalry battle.

Wang Pu said behind him: "The Liao army may run, the horse soldiers fight, and they will not be able to stop them if they run."

"Yeah." Guo Shao said. Holding a brush, drew three arrow arcs on the map.

If the Liao army escapes north, it will not affect the situation of the battle. However, if the Liao army is a decisive battle, it is actually not a disadvantage... The total cavalry force deployed by the Zhou army on the left and right sides is 53,000, and the cavalry force that can be used in the battle on the north bank of the Wenyu River is almost evenly matched with the Liao army reinforcements.

But the strategy last week, the army was in the upper hand. Li Chuyun and Luo Yanhuan were not far apart, and there was no possibility of being defeated by each. Once the enemy was contacted, they could quickly form a pincer.

Guo Shao was very confident about the battle at this time, but he was a little nervous.

Wang Pu's voice said again: "The Great Zhou Jun's chance of winning is still very high!"

Guo Shao said without looking back: "Wang Shijun makes sense. UU Reading www.uukanshu.com"

But the process of waiting is still uncomfortable, and waiting is the most exhausting. A well-prepared event, but it is composed of countless details. When the result is not announced, Guo Shao will worry about which aspect will affect the overall situation if something goes wrong.

He turned and sat down before the rough wooden table.

The sound of the "boom..." in his ears shook his eardrums, and there was an unpleasant smell of gunpowder in the air; Guo Shao's brain was also buzzing|buzzing, amid the rumbling noise, he seemed to see a galloping horse , Heard the loud roar of horseshoes.

This is not just imagination. At this moment, Luo Yan's ring department is racing along the arrow on the map, and Li Chuyun's department is also going north to face it.

Guo Shao took a deep breath and sat motionless, feeling uncontrollable in his heart.

(End of this chapter)

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