Chapter 462: A battle between a famous general and two suspected famous generals

Baling County is the gateway to Southern Chu, so it is naturally guarded by elite soldiers and powerful generals.

The Baling Captain's name is Zou Qiang. He was a civilian. He joined the Pingbo Army twenty years ago. He was extremely brave in combat and was very skilled in training troops. He was then arranged in this important position by Zhu Lie.

You should know that in the State of Chu, the position of officers has not depreciated. In the whole country, including Zhu Lie, there are less than ten generals. Below are thirty-three lieutenants, and as the county lieutenant guarding important border cities, he is enough to rank in the top ten. That is to say, he can be regarded as the top twenty figures in the military.

This can be regarded as a miracle in the Chu State, which is only about origin. Therefore, Zou Qiang was a thoughtful person in front of the country, and he wished he could repay him with death.

This time he finally had the chance to repay, so he naturally had to use all his strength to feed himself. Not only did he pull everyone under him, but he also personally boarded the "first board" boat and directed the Baling army to seize the beachhead position.

In order to prevent the enemy from attacking in half, he also ordered his subordinates to carry out several rounds of volleys, and as a result, he shot a sandbank into a hedgehog island, but he did not even hurt a human hair.

Seeing that the arrows and stones were ineffective, Zou Qiang had to order his subordinates to attack. More than a dozen boats first boarded the boats and leaned up from all directions of the sandbank. Dozens of pedals were placed at the same time. The fully armed Baling army rushed to the sandbank like a tide, and soon surrounded the black-clothed guards in the center tightly in the center.

Seeing that the enemy still did not respond, Zou Qiang was in trouble. You should know that the order given by Shangzhu Kingdom was: "Keep the pressure and strictly prohibit the capture." This means that this is a plan to "surround the points and attack the aid". If you want to attack the aid, you cannot knock the spot out.

"Planning but not fighting!" Zou Qiang is a qualified general, which is reflected in his unyielding execution of superior orders.

So, a very funny scene appeared at the mouth of the river - the vast river surface was so fierce that life and death were inseparable, but the sand shore filled with people was extremely quiet... The black-clothed guards and the Baling Army were only a few feet apart, with big eyes staring at them.

According to common sense, Zhu Lie's tactics are correct... He knew that the Zhennan Army was traveling to meet Qin Lei's return home. Therefore, if you want to leave Bosangbye, you must first leave Qin Yutian. Then, according to common sense, as long as Qin Lei was trapped there, Bosangbye's Zhennan Army would have to drive over continuously. At the same time, his Dajiang Navy would also drive over continuously. In the end, a head-on suppression battle would be launched at the mouth of the river... This is the most wise choice when I am strong and weak.

From the beginning to the present, he has been using a treacherous way of war, allowing Qin Lei and Boshang to part with each other, and wants to start a main force duel, minimizing the possibility of accidents. The military strategy says: Anyone who fights: use conscription and joins forces to win with surprises. Therefore, Zhu Lie is indeed worthy of his title of famous general in the world...

But...it's said that ninety percent of the things in the world are bad.

He still underestimated Boshang's farewell, underestimated a heart full of hatred and ambition to defeat him for life; he even underestimated Qin Yutian, a commander who was far more mature than his age and could never be guessed.

The reason why it is impossible to guess is that Qin Lei’s combat ideas are very different from this era. Apart from the differences in military building ideas such as focusing on long-range strikes and taking elite troops routes, the biggest difference is that... he pays great attention to combat plans.

Before each battle, he would repeatedly ponder the whole battle with his think tank, the process, results, influence, etc., and imagine all possibilities...especially bad possibilities. Then he would propose a set of response plans for each possibility to solve the various impacts caused. This process was meticulous and complicated. A slightly large-scale battle would make him work day and night for three or five days and nights. The hardships were enough to drive anyone crazy, but Qin Lei would still do it meticulously and look very self-abuse.

This is the imprint of his previous life, which no general in the world cannot understand, because it is respect for life. Moreover, he believes that experienced soldiers are the most precious resource of war. Although there must be sacrifices, there must be no unnecessary sacrifices, and it cannot be like the generals of the world.

Once you understand this, you can understand the reasons for Qin Lei's self-abuse.

The reason why he is undefeated is because he cannot defeat. The reason why he cannot defeat is because he will defeat the battle without fighting, and he can deal with all the possibilities that lead to failure.

What? You said you will lose this battle? It’s too early!

The battle has entered a stalemate stage, with bloody battles on the river, and cold wars on the sandbank...

Although the battle situation was different, the two leaders of the Qin army performed exactly the same, and they both turned their attention to the direction of Baling City.

Zhu Lie's plan seemed perfect, but there was an undetectable loophole in the implementation... He was preparing to launch a strategic decisive battle at Rujiangkou, but these troops were obviously not enough. So he had to mobilize the navy from Chibi, Xiakou, Wuchang, and even Jiujiang to come to fight.

However, in the early stage of the battle, in order to confuse the Qin army, he ordered the defenders in various places to strictly guard against the death and not to be dispatched easily. As a famous general of a generation, he certainly would not make such a low-level mistake of "one woman marrying two husbands". Therefore, he ordered the Qin army in various places to follow closely and follow the Zhennan army east into Jiangkou, so that they can always maintain sufficient troops. Moreover, the Chu army is good at water battles, so that they can always maintain their advantages by taking two-pronged approaches.

The reason why the army did not fight in a decisive battle was because he was afraid that Boshang would be separated from each other. Haste would not lead to success. It would be better to eat it one bite at a time, and boil the toads in warm water to be safe. The ancients said it well: "I don't feel sorry for zero cutting of flesh"...

In order to show off in front of the eldest princess, he also called the "tactic tactic"!

Having said so much, it is all its benefits. Where is the loophole? In just one sentence...what if the Zhennan naval army attacking various places does not retreat? It is very simple. He prepared the fleets of various places to come to participate in the battle, and will abide by the first military order and honestly hide in their respective defense areas... Although it is not difficult to break through, the Shangzhu Kingdom will not allow it.

Of course, as a famous general, he must have two more tricks than others, and Zhu Lie could not ignore this situation. However, he believed that he would rescue him when he attacked the enemy, and the Zhennan Army would definitely withdraw from the battlefields in various places and return to Sanjiangkou to rescue him.

As for taking a step back, even if the Qin army does not return to aid, the Chu army is not afraid, because on the battlefield of Sanjiangkou, Boshang's support fleet was entangled by the Xiangyang Lake naval army, and his central army had no choice but to use the Sea Falcon warship, so victory would still belong to the Chu army, and it was only a matter of time.

But we have said that the reason why famous generals are famous generals is because they have two more brushes than ordinary generals. Qin Lei and Boshang will soon prove that they are also famous generals, so they have two more brushes.

Zou Qiang was confronting Qin Lei's eyes, but heard someone in the Baling army screaming loudly. He couldn't help but look back and was shocked... He saw a scattered ship coming from the northwest river, and the destination was Baling City on the east bank of the river entrance!

Ninety percent of the defenders of Baling City ran to the sandbank, and the city was extremely empty!

"I'm going to inform the Shangzhu Kingdom!" It was too late to return to the rescue at this time. Zou Qiang did not dare to act rashly, so he quickly ordered people to take a speedboat to report.

In fact, it was not necessary for him to report that Shangzhuguo, who was standing high above the tower ship, had already seen that huge fleet... The reason why it was said to be a fleet is that it was not a fleet, there were no warships, only various merchant ships, transport ships, and even fishing boats that could only stand about a dozen people!

This miscellaneous unit has no combat power at all. Their only purpose is to transport troops, and its purpose can be Baling County in Jiangdong. In normal times, the Lord Shangzhu Kingdom naturally would not care about these native chickens and tiles. He just had to send a squadron to clean up it. But now, there is no more troops to be deployed except himself.

This is like two masters competing for internal strength. When it was at a critical moment, a child suddenly penetrated into one of them with a chicken feather... Although it was weak and powerless, it was enough to determine the situation of the battle.

It is not because Baling is an important city of Chu State, a transportation hub, and has a developed economy, which is of great significance, but because the Great Chu State has been established for 200 years and has never been captured by anyone! If he succeeded by the enemy, he and Hongjun will always be nailed to the pillar of shame. The wise men of all ages will be lost in one day, and even if the great humiliation is dead, it will not be washed away!

This is absolutely unacceptable to successful person Zhu Hongjun!

"You must never let them land!" Zhu Lie slapped the railing hard, gritted his teeth and said, "Central Army Come forward!" Since the adjustment is unadjustable, you can only go forward in person and fight for your life!

Although the situation seemed extremely urgent, Zhu Lie and his generals were not too worried, because warships covered with weapons were completely different from ordinary ships, and their combat power was not comparable at all! At that time, the huge special chaotic fleet of Western Qin had more than 200 large and small ships, and there was still seven or eight miles of water from the east coast. Although the thirty warships of Southern Chu were farther away from the east coast, the Chu army was in a smooth manner, and its speed was more than twice that of the Qin army, and it was more than enough to block the Qin army.

As for the 200 to 30, the Chu army was not worried... Who can win if two hundred sheep meet thirty wolves? At least that's what the Chu army thought.

Seven huge tower ships slowly moved northward, and the thirty marshal warships escorted it rushed out directly, and they had to block the mobs on the river no matter what... The land of Nan Chu could not fall in an inch!

‘If you have any real skills, just take it out. This is not enough!’ Zhu Lie stared at the huge fleet. Now the battle situation is clear. If the Qin army does not have any new tricks, it will undoubtedly be defeated.

But Boshang is obviously an old man with many kinds of tricks. From the fact that he can openly sell officers, it can be seen that this person is absolutely not honest! And the more innocent a person is, the more cunning he is in the war...

When the two sides were less than five miles apart, the right wing of the huge fleet suddenly dispersed, revealing the central army that was originally strictly blocked.

It was a fleet, not a fleet, but a fleet composed of brand new warships. The flags on these ships also showed their identity... Xiangyang Lake Navy!

As soon as the passage appeared, these wolves in sheep's clothing rushed out of the flock, and there were as many as forty.

Although it was against the current, the Xiangyang Lake Navy was extremely fast. In the blink of an eye, it completely broke away from the special chaotic fleet and blocked the Chu army's way.

Looking at these Cheng Yaojin who had come out of the way, the Chu soldiers couldn't help but be stunned...

I saw that these warships were eight zhang long, three zhang high, four zhang wide, and there were city wall-shaped guardrails on both sides of the ship’s side, bow and stern of the ship. These guardrails were covered with iron sheets from top to bottom, which could isolate arrows and stones and resist fire attacks. There were Qin soldiers standing inside the guardrails, wearing hard and holding sharp edges, waiting for battle. Of course, this was not surprising, after all, everyone could not be asked to make the warship look the same.

What’s really strange is that these warships are not even pulp! Although the personality of warships in various countries has developed, they all have this thing, otherwise how can they move?

But it didn't have any pulp! And it was moving very fast! This made the Chu soldiers wonder. Could it be a magic trick?

"Steam ship!" Not everyone doesn't know it, at least the general of the Shangzhu Kingdom knows it, which shows that the leader is the leader.

But Zhu Lie did not have any slight pride on his face, but his face looked very ugly. He found that he had been wrong from the beginning! He was too arrogant when facing the seemingly weak enemy... He underestimated his opponent! Underestimated their courage and determination!

This courage belongs to Qin Lei. He has a valuable identity, but he resolutely uses himself as bait to attract the defenders in Baling City and open the space for the special chaotic fleet to directly attack Huanglong.

With this determination, Boshang's farewell, he actually gathered twelve percent of his power in secret and launched an unreserved battle against Zhu Lie!

One side entrusting the enemy underestimates the enemy, the other side gives all their strength, and the balance of victory will naturally be tilted again!

Zhu Lie looked at the strange steamships, and an equally strange thought arose from his heart: "Who is it because he is mentally calculating and unintentional?" Although he was caught off guard, he experienced too many storms, and soon suppressed his panic and bet his eagle-like gaze on the sandbank on the riverside.

Without reviewing his faults like ordinary generals, his whole mind was shifted to how to turn the crisis. The title of the second-ranked general in the world was indeed not a random blow! Soon, he keenly discovered the enemy's weakness!

In fact, that weakness has always been there, but he didn't pay much attention to it at first.

That's the person on that sandbank...

Zhu Lie did not despise Qin Lei. In Zhu Lie's opinion, the prince of Qin should be very important and would be rescued personally by Boshangbili. Although he did not despise him, in the heart of Lord Shangzhu Kingdom, he was still far less important than Boshangbili and Zhennan Army.

That's why he set up a siege to attack the aid, focusing on attacking the aid.

But when the special chaotic fleet appeared, he found that he was very wrong! You know, the two countries did not declare war, and they were not at the critical moment of life and death, but Bosang Biliu actually sent out the last sampan.

What is he going to do? He just saves people, who does he save? He just the man on the sandbank.

The lieutenants were shocked to find that in Boshang's heart, that man was actually more important than his Zhennan Army.

As an opponent, Zhu Lie knew Boshang's level of separation, believed in his judgment, and came to the conclusion based on this:

Qin Yutian is the most valuable goal!

Although I don’t know what magic the young prince has, based on the principle that we must break whatever the enemy is precious. Zhu Lie roared viciously: “Order Zou Qiang! Attack Qin Yutian! Do not care about his life or death!”

"What should Yunluo do?" The eldest princess, who had been pretending to be indifferent, finally couldn't help but speak out.

But the commander did not look at the eldest princess at all, and bowed to the uphill Zhuguo, so he turned and went downstairs to pass the command.

He also felt that he was a little bit amazing. Zhu Lie looked at the eldest princess embarrassedly and explained in a low voice: "Soldiers are the major affairs of the country, the place of life and death, the place of life and death, and the way of survival and death. We must observe it. I cannot consider too many other factors..."

The eldest princess's face turned pale but didn't say anything.

Seeing her understanding, Zhu Lie felt even more embarrassed and hurriedly promised: "As long as it is possible, I will definitely guarantee the princess' safety, so don't worry."

The eldest princess shook her head, tears couldn't stop flowing down, like a lily with dew in the rain...
Chapter completed!