The barely assembled Shu army was just getting ready to attack when a Shu general rode a horse over the rugged mountain road and crashed into Damantian Village, moving in a hurry and shouting loudly.
Seeing this, the hesitation on Wang Zhaoyuan's face immediately disappeared. When he entered the camp, he quickly ordered someone to pull the messenger off his horse and asked sternly: "What did you say!"
Facing Wang Zhaoyuan's rebuke, the military academy just calmed down and lamented: "Privy Minister, Xiaomantian Village has been lost!"
"Impossible! You, are you not a spy of the Han army who came to disturb the morale of our army!" Wang Zhaoyuan looked in disbelief and shouted sternly.
"Xiaoling has really been lost!" Faced with Wang Zhaoyuan's expression that seemed to bite people, the military academy who reported the news felt a little innocent.
Hearing this, Wang Zhaoyuan asked angrily: "We have been in a stalemate so far, so why did we suddenly fall? Didn't Wang Shenchao still have two battalions of sergeants as backup? Where is Wang Shenchao? How did I lose the camp?"
"The Han army attacked fiercely. We tried our best to fight and resist. But suddenly a Han army took advantage of our unpreparedness and rushed out from behind the stronghold. Attacked from two sides, it was really difficult to stop. Before the stronghold was broken, the younger one was ordered to fight out and come forward.
Report. General Wang, General Wang is trapped in the rebellious army, and he does not know whether he is alive or dead!" the military academy replied.
Hearing what he said, Wang Zhaoyuan's breath almost got stuck in his trachea. He was angry and ashamed at the same time. He came from the north to supervise the division, and he just started. He had already lost the stronghold, and when he thought about the military strategy he had just given, he became even more energetic.
Almost broke the defense directly.
After all, he is a person who has been in a high position all year round. He tried his best to calm down and suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. However, Zhao Chongtao and other generals and the surrounding soldiers were all staring at him. The uncomfortable feeling came from their eyes.
Sensing the wavering of military morale, Wang Zhaoyuan reacted. He looked at the military academy who had come to report, and thinking of his performance of shouting for entry into the camp, he resisted the urge to kick him.
Looking at his appearance, I knew in my heart that I couldn't ask more information from him, so I immediately ordered: "Immediately send someone to check the battle situation and explore the movements of the Han army! Hurry up and let the Shendu army withdraw.
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"Yes!" A herald responded and left.
"Privy King, now that the North Stronghold is broken, I will definitely be defeated. Once the Han army is allowed to occupy the road and the rest is over, they will definitely lead troops to attack our Southern Stronghold. The military situation is urgent. Since you are here, how will you resist the enemy? Please make up your mind quickly?
"Zhao Chongtao, with a solemn expression, asked Wang Zhaoyuan on behalf of the generals, who slowly fell silent.
At this time, he was no longer interested in fighting Wang Zhaoyuan. It was not because of his high level of awareness, but because he felt the danger. After all, we were all on the same ship now. Although the ship was leaking, it still needed a helmsman. The other thing was
, Wang Zhaoyuan makes the decision, no matter what the consequences, the main responsibility will not fall on him.
He raised his eyes and looked at the performance of the soldiers around him. He didn't feel that the eyes were full of expectation and trust. After a little consideration, he tried his best to act calmly and said: "Let Shendu's army withdraw to Damantian Stronghold immediately and burn down Fuliang.
Ask the Lieutenant General of the village to make adjustments immediately, appease the soldiers, increase vigilance, and strengthen the defense of Damantian Village. The North Ridge has been lost, and there can be no more problems in the South Ridge!"
After saying that, Wang Zhaoyuan led his soldiers back to the commander's tent in Damantian Village. A group of Shu generals were left behind, looking at each other. Everyone turned their attention to Zhao Chongtao. Seeing this, Zhao Chongtao waved his hands: "What do you think I will do? Privy Commander Wang ordered
Why don't you send your soldiers to the front and obey your orders?"
When Wang Zhaoyuan entered the commander's tent, he took out the Shu army's military defense map of Lizhou and studied it carefully, as if he wanted to get inspiration from it to reverse the defeat and save the crisis.
Although he was looking at it carefully, his eyes were actually a little blank. However, Wang Zhaoyuan still had many thoughts in his mind. He was thinking deeply about where the Han army that sneaked the attack came from? Are there other secret agents? Is there a surprise attack and the leader of the attack?
A wave of counterattack to recapture Xiaomantian Village? Should we transfer the troops from the south to the north for support?
But no matter how much you think about it, it will be useless. When the time comes, you still have to look at the next movement of the Han army. From the moment Xiaomantianzhai fell, or when Gao Huaide's partial division moved behind enemy lines, a big hole was left in the Shu army's defense line.
, the initiative in the war completely fell into the hands of the Han army.
For the first time, Wang Zhaoyuan felt a sense of powerlessness and doubted himself. The development of the war was completely beyond his expectation. The strength of the Han army and the cunning of the general left him at a loss.
When Qin Feng was defeated, after all, he was giving remote control in Chengdu, so he didn't feel that deeply. He just thought that the Shu generals were incompetent and could not use his strategies and tactics. But now that he is on the battlefield in person, he has not actually met the Han army, but the feeling of being attacked by the Han army is still there.
The pressure and power made him feel as if he was being strangled.
Without waiting too long, the battle situation ahead became clearer and clearer. Of course, bad news continued. The Han army not only defeated Xiaomantian Village, but also took advantage of the victory to move south, and happened to run into the Shendu Shu army advancing north. After an attack and killing, Shendu Shu army
The army crossing Shu was directly defeated by Han general Gao Huaide. The Han army took the opportunity to advance quickly and successfully seized the deep crossing of Fuliang.
When the Damantian stronghold heard the news of the defeat in the north, the morale of the army was shaken, especially the defeated Shendu troops who were fleeing one after another, which made them even more anxious. Everyone in Damantian stronghold was suspicious that the small Mantian stronghold was so dangerous that it was defeated by the Han army in half a day.
How long can the village resist?
Not long after the early morning of Shenchu, the autumn sun shifted, and the light spreading among the Shu villages became a little colder. Another group of defeated soldiers of the Shu army came south quickly, all in embarrassment, with their helmets and armor abandoned, and their hands
The weapons are still there. There are not many people. At a glance, there are only about two hundred people. They are walking in a hurry, as if there are hungry wolves chasing behind them.
As they came closer, a military officer jumped out from among the defeated soldiers. He looked very strong and spoke in a Sichuan accent. He said urgently: "We are the defenders of Shendu. Open the gate of the village quickly and save us. There are Han troops chasing us behind!"
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In the previous half hour or so, some of the defeated Shendu troops who had been scattered and fled south had been gathered together, but there were not as many people as this time. However, listening to the familiar accent, there was already a faint sound in the mountain road at the end of the view.
The Chinese flag flashes.
The situation was somewhat urgent. The military academy at the gate of the village did not think twice and immediately ordered people to open the door. At the same time, they sent someone to report the approaching enemy troops and warn the whole village.
"You guys come in quickly, don't block the door. Immediately go ahead to the left village. Ambassador Zhao has arranged a place for you to rest!" the military academy stepped forward and commanded.
The leader of the defeated army stepped forward, raised his eyes and showed a spring-like smile, and said sincerely: "Thank you very much!"
"No..." Before the officer guarding the door realized the meaning of that smile, he saw a flash of light, and then nothing happened...
After cutting down the Shu school guarding the gate, the leading officer only shouted "kill", and then led his men to kill the Shu soldiers at Zhaikou who had no reaction at all. Behind, the "pursuing" Han army advanced.
The speed was even faster, and in less than a moment, the whole Tianzhai of Shu was filled with the sound of killing.
Wang Zhaoyuan was shocked when he suddenly heard the sound of killing in front of the stronghold, and quickly ordered someone to investigate. Zhao Chongtao walked in personally, looked at Wang Zhaoyuan, and said urgently: "Privy Wang, please stop studying the map of the stronghold.
The Han army has suddenly arrived and is already attacking the stronghold! The gate of the stronghold has been broken!"
Hearing this, Wang Zhaoyuan was a little incredulous: "Aren't the Han troops afraid of getting tired? They captured the North Stronghold and the Deep Crossing, but they still dare to attack our Nanling stronghold?"
"What? You said the gate of the village has been broken down!" As he spoke, Wang Zhaoyuan suddenly reacted and his eyes widened: "Didn't I tell you to step up your guard? The sound of killing started, so how could the village be broken down?"
"A small group of Han troops turned into a defeated army in Shendu. The gatekeepers ignored the command and let them in!" Zhao Chongtao was also furious.
"Damn it! How dare you be so careless!" Wang Zhaoyuan's eyes were splitting: "The main force of the Han army will definitely follow behind and immediately send people to recapture the village gate!"
"I have already mobilized the army!" Zhao Chongtao looked at Wang Zhaoyuan and said seriously: "Privy Wang, the Han army is attacking the stronghold in a large scale, so it is better not to sit in the tent and resist the enemy!"
After hearing what he said, Wang Zhaoyuan suppressed the fear in his heart, stood up, picked up his sword, and walked out of the tent with staggering steps.
The vast Sichuan stronghold was already in chaos, like water dripping into a pot of oil, boiling violently, with people rushing in and out, and noise everywhere. Although the stronghold was huge and the fortifications were strong, it was successfully attacked by the Han army.
Once you enter, the outcome is already determined.
Wang Zhaoyuan, Zhao Chongtao and other Shu generals still struggled and commanded the army to resist, but they were defeated like a mountain and the Shu soldiers who suffered continuous blows could not be the opponent of the powerful Han army. After more than an hour of fierce fighting, they completely collapsed.
Wang Zhaoyuan and Zhao Chongtao, with only less than 3,000 remaining soldiers, broke away from the battle and abandoned their stronghold and retreated to Miangu.
On the way, they also sent people to Miangu and notified Yishenzheng to lead the army to respond. However, before arriving at the city, they heard bad news again. During the fierce battle between Han and Shu in the Big and Small Mantian Mountains, a Han army sneaked into Miangu, and Yishenzheng was unable to do so.
The enemy abandoned the city and fled to the south.
After hearing this, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He took a deep breath, as if he was trying to suck away the coolness in the air. Thinking of Yi Shenzheng's sworn promise before going to the north to supervise the battle, he had the urge to strangle him to death.
At the same time, his expression was a little sad, why were the Han army attacking troops everywhere? How many people did the Han army send to make a detour? Could this difficult road to Shu be fake?
"If we are blocked in front and pursued by soldiers behind, we will be captured by the Han army!" Wang Zhaoyuan sighed.
"Go to Jubaijin!" Zhao Chongtao said: "As long as the ferry is still there, I still have a glimmer of hope!"
Without hesitation, the two hurriedly led the people, sparing no effort, and hurriedly diverted to the Jialing River ferry southwest of Miangu: Jubaijin.
During the night, on the Jubaijin, a blazing fire was burning, and the red light reflected on the faces of the defeated soldiers of the Shu army who were trying their best to come, and the look of despair was fully visible on their faces.
It was not the Han army that set fire to the pontoon bridge, but Yi Shenzheng who fled in advance...
"Yi Shenzheng mistaken me!" A shrill curse sounded along the Jialing River, and was quickly covered up by the sound of Feng Shui.
On the side of the Shu division, Guo Jin, who led the attack on Miangu City, arrived at the ferry late. Although he only led two battalions in pursuit, seeing Wang Zhao's defeated army was like seeing a piece of fat meat.
Hey, there was a flickering firelight coming from the northeast, the sharer is coming!
This time, we are really in dire straits!
The Big and Small Mantian strongholds were destroyed, Miangu City was captured, and the Lizhou strategy was fully realized.