Chapter 2163 Gui Zi Scroll Success in one battle and retirement with success
This is definitely not something that hundreds of cavalry can accomplish. This was the judgment made by Man Gui and Duan Xipeng at the same time.
Not saying that they have experienced hundreds of battles, but they are also experienced generals who have seen and experienced battles. It can be seen at a glance that the rear formation of the rebel army was attacked by a very fierce attack, and there were at least two to three thousand people.
Only the charge could cause the rebel army to lay down an army of nearly ten thousand people in the rear array and be pierced.
Moreover, the combat effectiveness of these two to three thousand people must be quite strong.
Even ordinary people cannot break through such a thick formation even if they make a surprise attack.
Although the rebel army is composed of random people, they have experienced so many battles and have some experience. Although the formation of troops is not up to the level of the regular army, there are also many deserters and even officers among them. The basic camp still knows how to do it.
The defense was deployed, but it was still broken by the opponent.
After exchanging glances, Man Gui and Duan Xipeng made the decision at the same time to go out of the city immediately to attack together. This opportunity was once in a lifetime. If they did not take this opportunity to completely defeat the rebel army, they would definitely be beaten to death and bitten by snakes.
No matter where the reinforcements come from, it is real to completely defeat the rebel army. If we don't seize the opportunity to expand the results of the battle, or even completely annihilate these rebel troops, how long will it take?
Both Man Gui and Duan Xipeng wanted to lead their troops out of the city immediately, but Duan Xipeng rationally gave up this opportunity to Man Gui.
This kind of opportunity is very important to a guard officer like Man Gui, but Duan Xipeng is just the leader of the personal soldiers, so such a record is of little significance.
More than a thousand people were organized in the shortest time. Man Gui took the lead and rushed out of the city gate and began to attack the rebel army that had completely fallen into chaos.
In fact, this time is more like a surrender ceremony to reap the fruits of victory.
I was blown away by a powder keg bomb during the siege of the city. I fled back to the camp in darkness. Unexpectedly, the camp was attacked by the army from the rear. The entire camp collapsed. The combination of these two
, the disadvantages of the rebel army that lacked this unified command were infinitely magnified.
They all only think about escaping with their own troops, and they don’t care about the lives of others. They even hope to use other troops to block the pursuit of officers and soldiers in order to buy time for their own escape. The result is that the whole army will collapse.
collapse.
Mangui's army sent out a pincer attack, which caused the chaotic army to flee in all directions.
Under attack from two sides, the rebels could only flee north and south respectively. The number of rebels was too large. Even Zhao Qianshan, Wang Wenyan and others had been mentally prepared and considered encircling them. However, in the face of more than 20,000 rebels, they
The disintegration of the army still seemed to be somewhat inadequate.
This battle lasted until the afternoon of the second day, including at night. Zhao Qianshan and Man Gui continued their non-stop pursuit after they contacted each other.
Because they knew that this opportunity was too rare, if they did not take the opportunity to completely defeat the rebels in the southern part of Pingyang Prefecture, they would definitely come back once they got a chance to breathe in the future.
Even if it is really impossible to completely eliminate the rebellion in Pingyang Mansion through this battle, it can at least buy enough time and give the court a breathing space for its next move.
Now Shanxi Town's anti-rebellion army has just entered Pingyang Prefecture and has not yet reached Linfen. It has not yet engaged the rebels on the northern front. It is still unclear who will win. Defeating the rebels on the southern front will at least temporarily stabilize Pingyang Prefecture.
The situation provided support and assistance to the Shanxi border troops in quelling the northern rebels.
I have to say that this decision was quite wise. The two armies clung to the rebel army, making it impossible for the rebel army to stop to rest and reorganize. This also led to the rebel army becoming more scattered and fleeing, and in the end they became their last enemy.
In the primitive stage, they turned into countless small groups of rebels, fleeing into the mountains or north.
Jiezhou, Anyi and Xia County, which were originally in danger, were immediately relieved. In the next few days, Wenxi, Linjin, and Yi clan, which had been captured by the rebel army, were also captured again after Zhao Qianshan subsequently led an army to counterattack.
into the hands of the army.
Zhao Qianshan and Man Gui were both immersed in the dizzy victory. One battle would determine the outcome, and it was so easy to win. The previous difficult defense battle of Si Yancheng was also forgotten. What they saw now
The rebel army was defeated like a mountain, and even the Wenxi, Linjin, and Yi clans that had been captured were recovered, and the future seemed bright.
However, Wang Wenyan was more sober than ever. After arranging for Xue Baoqin and his party to be sent to Xi'an immediately, he did not follow them and left. Instead, he stayed with Zhao Qianshan and Man Gui to clean up the entire battle.
"We can't go any further north. Not only can we not go north, I suggest it's best to shrink a little further. Qi Shi and Wen Xi can give up temporarily." Wang Wenyan's suggestion was like a basin of cold water poured on Zhao Qianshan and Man Gui's heads.
"What?!" Zhao Qianshan and Man Gui both couldn't understand. "Mr. Wang, the rebels have even given up on Wanquan and Ronghe. This is the news brought back by the scouts. Now all the rebels who are slightly organized have fled.
After crossing the Fen River, even if we don't take over Wanquan and Ronghe for the time being, we won't give up on the Yi family and Wenxi, right?"
Wang Wenyan also knew that his suggestion was a bit "outrageous", but it was his true thought.
The more than 4,000 Tongguan guards plus the Puzhou guards, plus the more than 1,000 people in Mangui, are less than 6,000. There are also 2,000 Minzhuang, which is 8,000 at best. In addition, after defeating
After the rebellion, Wang Wenyan suggested that 2,000 salt workers be selected from the thousands of salt workers as a reserve force for the people. However, this suggestion has not yet been approved by the salt envoy Si Yamen.
Even if the salt transfer envoy Si Yamen agrees, all these people will add up to 10,000 people. The problem is that only 5,000 people here can really fight.
I have to say that there were some coincidental factors involved in winning this battle.
First, the sudden explosion of the "powder barrel bomb" during the most intense offensive and defensive battle under the city stunned the rebel army attacking the city, causing them to retreat to the camp in defeat. It happened that at this time, Zhao Qianshan's army raided the rebel camp, and the general
The will to carry out a full-scale assault without leaving any room was carried out extremely thoroughly, so the rebel army that had resisted for a while at the beginning was completely defeated. The combination of these two aspects made these troops who had never fought against the wind and experienced many setbacks.
The rebel army collapsed completely, losing the courage and fighting spirit to fight again.
Coupled with our non-stop pursuit, without giving the other side a chance to breathe and rest, the situation finally became irreversible.
But this does not mean that the rebel army was completely defeated.
Wang Wenyan understood that the rebel army on the northern front was the real main force, or the elite.
The rebels, including those from Shaanxi, were mainly concentrated on the northern front. During the attacks on Jishan, Wupingguan and Jiangzhou, it was shown that the northern rebels, who had experienced many fierce battles, grew rapidly.
Especially in the battle against Jiangzhou, although Jiangzhou was also guarded by guards, after five days of attack and defense, the rebel army finally captured Jiangzhou. This battle also showed that the rebel army's combat effectiveness had greatly improved.
of improvement.
"Both of you, you two should have an idea of how many troops we have that can fight. It doesn't mean that you can just throw together the Minzhuang from various states and counties and you can have an army that can fight. Puzhou Minzhuang is pretty good.
, but you have also seen how big a role they played in this war? A counterattack by the rebels can cause hundreds of casualties to them, can you count on them?"
Wang Wenyan was not polite, "We don't have the strength to control more than ten states and counties at once, and the governor has not given us such orders and authorizations. Hold on to Puzhou, and the salt warehouse in Yancheng and the salt class will not be left behind.
This is the task given to us by the governor. We have completed it and defeated the rebel army on the southern front. Jiezhou has been saved. We have overfulfilled the task. And Lord Manchu, you can also stand tall and raise your head to the
The Shanxi Dusi reported that you defeated the rebel army and besieged the city, and you have made a great contribution. As for the other things, too much is not enough. Once the rebel army counterattacks and we lose, then everything will stop and we will become sinners..."
Zhao Qianshan had calmed down and did not speak anymore.
I am a garrison member of the Tongguan Guard, which is under the jurisdiction of the Shaanxi Dusi. I was ordered by the Governor of Shaanxi to come to Shanxi for reinforcements. Winning this battle and making great contributions is enough to advance my rank to one level. If I want to be greedy again, like Wang Wenyan
As I said, once you fail, it would be nothing, and you might even be rejected by the governor. That would be really stupid.
For Man Gui, although he was still a little unwilling, Wang Wenyan's words still made him sober up a lot.
Although the rebel army was defeated, even all the way
Escape, but that doesn't mean they can't come back.
The rebel army on the northern front is in full swing, as evidenced by the capture of Jiangzhou. Quwo, Yicheng and Jiangxian may have also been captured now, and they can turn south at any time. If I divide my forces to defend Wenxi and Wanquan like this, what will happen?
He will make the same mistake again and be surrounded in the city. At that time, I am afraid no one can save him.
"It's hard to explain to the local government just to give up the Yi family and Wenxi." Man Gui had actually accepted Wang Wenyan's point of view.
"Lord Mandarin, your duty is to defend Si Yan City. You have done it, and you have done it beautifully and perfectly. Now the top priority is to have the people from Si Yamen transport the salt to transport the salt from the warehouse and the silver from the salt department. It is best to go
When we enter the capital from Lu'an Prefecture in Zezhou, I am very worried about how long Yancheng can be able to defend it. Moreover, the salt workers in Yanchi Salt Field are also in panic because of this disaster. Before the rebels in the north are eliminated, this
I am afraid that salt production will be unsustainable, so I think the salt workers should be organized..."
Wang Wenyan said calmly: "What we need to do now is to quickly report to the Shanxi Provincial Envoy Department, the Provincial Envoy Department and the Dusi Department, and ask them to report the current situation in Pingyang Prefecture to the court as soon as possible, and ask the border troops to move south quickly.
Otherwise, the situation will be out of control, and it will be a great achievement for us to be able to defend Puzhou!"