Regardless of the layout and construction of the military defense, the Shu army's camp was in good repair, with neat and clean barracks, various buildings, and beautiful scenery. It can be described as "livable".
With the arrival of the follow-up boat division, Songmuzhai was completely under control, and it was difficult to cause any trouble. The prisoners of the Shu army were all honest and did not dare to look sideways in the face of the formidable Han army coming with reinforcements.
Wei Lin was arranging people, counting the seizures, cleaning the battlefield, accepting prisoners, arranging defenses, repairing the water fortress, and preparing to welcome the follow-up army. He was so busy that he didn't touch the ground. It was a bit like Zhang Yanqing was fighting in the front, and he was taking over the defense from behind.
When Zhao Kuangyin saw Zhang Yanqing again, the veteran general was shirtless and the medical officer accompanying him was treating his wounds. The blood-stained arrow cluster was put aside, the medicine was applied, and the doctor bandaged it with skilled skills and techniques. A Shu
Standing in front of him at the Military Academy, Zhang Yanqing listened to what he was describing.
Seeing Zhao Kuangyin walking in, Zhang Yanqing immediately stood up and wanted to salute, saying: "Since the commander-in-chief has arrived, I have not been able to greet you in time, please forgive me!"
Seeing that his movements were slightly stiff, Zhao Kuangyin hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop him, with a humble and cordial expression: "General, there is no need to be formal! This achievement not only defeated the Shu navy and opened up the river, but also captured the Songmu Village in one fell swoop.
I, the commander, should salute the general to thank him!"
"You are so handsome and polite! How dare you be the last general?" Zhang Yanqing smiled slightly.
"How's the injury?" Zhao Kuangyin asked with concern when he saw that he was wrapped in bandages.
"It doesn't matter, it's just a first-shot hit, no vital damage, just rest for a while!" Zhang Yanqing said.
Zhao Kuangyin became more and more fond of his magnanimity and said with emotion: "The general, with less than a thousand exhausted soldiers, chased the enemy to the north and quickly descended to the stronghold. His judgment and grasp of the fighter opportunities and his tenacity in fighting showed the bravery and heroism of a good general.
!This should be reported to Tokyo to promote his reputation!"
"Thank you for being handsome!" Zhang Yanqing was not being pretentious.
After saying that, Zhao Kuangyin said again: "I took a look inside the stronghold. It can be said that it is very difficult and dangerous. Many of your officers and men are exhausted, and there are many minor and serious injuries. Attacking the stronghold must be very difficult!"
Mentioning this, Zhang Yanqing also sighed: "More than two hundred soldiers were killed in the battle. The sacrifice is not small. Counting the losses in the water battle, the casualties of two thousand soldiers are about half!"
"They are all loyal and brave men of the Han Dynasty. Their sacrifices are worth it. According to Wei Lin's rough estimate, about 6,000 enemies were wiped out in both water and land battles, and countless captured! All soldiers who participated in this battle will receive
The imperial court commends and rewards you. Your spirit of not being afraid of sacrifice and moving forward bravely will definitely be commended and promoted and respected by others!" Zhao Kuangyin promised.
"At the end of the day, I will take charge of my generals and thank you, Commander-in-Chief!"
Noticing the captive junior colonel standing aside cautiously like a quail, Zhao Kuangyin said: "What does the general seem to be asking?"
After hearing the question, Zhang Yanqing immediately regained his energy and explained: "What we have observed is only the situation of the Shu villages in Sanhui and Wushan. Although the Shu army has many villages, only these two villages are the most important.
Wushan Village is located in a dangerous place in Wu Gorge. If you want to pass through Wu Gorge smoothly, you must take advantage of it to eliminate future troubles. Sanhui Village is northwest of Songmuzhai, with a distance of about 30 miles from the creek. It serves as a cover for Wushan Village and has a force of 1,500 troops.
With one hundred troops, we can send one division to capture Sanhui Stronghold first, and then attack Wushan Stronghold from both sides!"
Hearing what he said, Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but raise his hands and said with a hearty smile: "General Zhang is a really good general, just like me!"
"Commander, General Zhang has made great achievements, leave Sanhui Village to me!" Dang Jin, who entered together, took the initiative to challenge.
"That's what I meant!" Looking at the party advancing, Zhao Kuangyin regained his seriousness and said: "When the army arrives at Songmu, rest for the night. Tomorrow, you will lead your three thousand soldiers, guided by the prisoners, to capture Sanhui Village.
I will give you three days to open up the road to attack Wushan Village!"
"It doesn't take three days, I can get off in one day!" Dang Jin raised his head and said.
Zhao Kuangyin immediately came to the lesson: "The terrain here is conducive to defense but not offensive. Even if the Shu army is weak, it can rely on it to defend. General Zhang moved because of the victory, took advantage of the chaos and unpreparedness, and made great achievements.
In this way, there are still many casualties. Now that Songmu Village is down, Sanhui Village must be on guard. After all, the soldiers under its command are flesh and blood, and your party's progress is not made of steel. If you attack a strong stronghold lightly, you will definitely lose your troops and generals! You
If you have the intention of underestimating the enemy, I will replace you immediately!"
After being preached by Zhao Kuangyin, Dang Jin did not dare to refute, and restrained his arrogance. He raised his hands and said solemnly: "The commander-in-chief taught you the lesson. It is the last general who underestimated the enemy. He must remember the teaching and show sympathy to the soldiers!"
After nodding his head, Zhao Kuangyin looked at Cui Yanjin again and said: "General Cui, we can lead five thousand Jingnan land and water troops to sail up the Yangtze River to the west and force the enemy Wushan stronghold. Whether to fight or not will be decided at the camera. Wei Lin
I will lead the navy to cooperate with you, and I will lead my own army to support you!"
"Yes!" Cui Yanjin's calm face inevitably showed a happy look.
He also understood why Zhao Kuangyin called him to his side and followed him. There was a little doubt in his eyes. Unlike Dang Jin's friendship with Zhao Kuangyin, he still gave himself a chance to make contributions by accident. However, although he was puzzled, it did not hinder him.
Take on the errands and build meritorious deeds.
"General Zhang, you are injured. At that time, you will temporarily command the remaining navy to defend the Chinese army in case of any unexpected events!" He turned around and looked at Zhang Yanqing. Zhao Kuangyin remained as friendly as ever.
"yes!"
"Come on, let's visit and comfort the injured warriors who attacked the fortress!" Zhao Kuangyin added: "After sailing and mooring on the river day and night, it's better to step on the ground and feel safer."
We have to talk about talent. Some people are born with commander-in-chief and broad-mindedness. Zhao Kuangyin, who has been tempered for a long time, is one of the best. In a short period of time, just through words and deeds, he has conquered the morale of the army and made everyone happy.
There is a saying that the emperor Liu Chengyou did not have this ability. He was also the commander-in-chief. For many years, Liu Chengyou relied on the suppression of his status, the use of power and the solicitation of interests to make his superiors and subordinates surrender. Although he often acted in a pro-people and pro-military manner
, but Liu Chengyou is actually aloof, and the generals at home and abroad are in awe of the authority he has worked hard to establish over ten years...
As night fell, the fleet of ships gradually arrived. Under the coordination of the military generals, they adjusted in an orderly manner and berthed temporarily. In the dusk, the lights of the boats were bright and they joined together like a long dragon. In the newly occupied Songmu Village,
It's the dragon's head.
Standing between the "dragon heads", looking westward, Zhao Kuangyin's figure becomes more and more majestic, with the river flowing under his feet and the military flag behind him. After winning the first battle, his vision is no longer limited to the territory of Kuizhou.
His eyes seemed to have traveled through thousands of mountains and rivers, two thousand miles of prefectures and counties, and landed on the wealthy Jinguan City.
In this expedition to Shu, the imperial court positioned the East Route Army as a partial army, but to support the North Route Army. However, Zhao Kuangyin did not really regard himself as a supporting role and was willing to serve as a foil. However, Zhao Kuangyin did not regard himself as a humane person.
From the prefectures and counties of Shu to the west of Kuizhou and transportation, an idea lingered in his mind, and a plan took root in his heart.
...
In the city of Chengdu in late July, the autumn mood was already very strong. The autumn wind was blowing and the yellow leaves were falling. Since the Han army launched a large-scale attack on Shu, the southwestern city of Dayi, which was not very peaceful, has been in constant turmoil.
Grain harvesting has begun on the plains, and grain prices continue to rise, not only because people are frantically grabbing grain, but also because most of the grain needs to be transported to the front lines to support the army's operations.
However, under a strict order from Meng Chang, the Lord of Shu, the government reported and officers and soldiers went out to arrest and confiscate a large number of merchants who were hoarding food. After that, the price of food finally dropped.
In fact, in terms of food resources alone, there is not that much shortage in Sichuan. It just needs to be seen in whose hands it is. Meng Chang's actions have cracked down on lawless elements and released a certain amount of public resentment in Chengdu, but the same
, also offended many officials and businessmen, thus spawning many leading parties who actively contacted the Northern Han Dynasty...
"Is there any battle report from the front?"
In the past half month, Meng Chang finally got away from the wine, beauties, poems and songs in the Crystal Palace to inquire about military affairs and affairs.
After Wang Zhaoyuan and Han Baozhen (zheng) went to the north and east respectively to preside over the military affairs of the Han Dynasty, it was the prime minister Ouyang Jiong who temporarily presided over the Shu Privy Council.
Ouyang Jiong is a veteran of Sichuan! Who is his master? He writes poetry, paintings, and plays the flute!
In the political hall, facing Meng Chang's inquiry, Ouyang Jiong tried his best to comfort him: "Although the three springs were lost, fortunately General Wang Shenchao destroyed the plank road in time and blocked the way for the Han army to go south. The plank road is currently being built, and the progress can only be two or three miles per day.
After Privy Wang went north, the governor-general of the Guanzhai troops and horses, and the dangers of the Tianling Mountains, were enough to resist the Han!"
"As for Kuizhou, there is no battle report yet, but Vice Privy Han has gathered troops to the east in advance to help, so there is no need to worry about the danger of the Three Gorges!"
After listening to Ouyang Jiong's words, Meng Chang subconsciously felt a little relieved, breathed a sigh of relief, and murmured: "I hope Wang Zhaoyuan and Han Baozhen live up to my expectations!"
