Many troops were sent out, and the voices in Li Jiancheng's ears immediately stopped. He listened to what Li Gang said, but he saw the internal strife in the Henan army, which was simply surrendering and rebelling in various forms, plus the Dongdu that had arrived one after another.
Needless to say, Li Jiancheng's views on the generals who surrendered to Henan were what others said.
So there is no such thing as something that can be easily used here. Is it okay to come up with an idea like Qin Qiong and let them lead the troops out? Who the hell knows if these guys can come back?
In fact, this also shows in disguise that the process of the Tongguan War was very chaotic. For example, after a great victory, the drama of appointing surrendered generals to appease the surrendering people could not be performed as usual.
So Li Jiancheng only listened to half of Li Gang's suggestions. He sent out another five thousand soldiers and horses. There was no sign of surrender among them. The entire Tongguan garrison was stationed on the ancient Hanguan Road more than ten miles east of Tongguan.
, echoing each other with the other two horses.
It can not only accept the surrender of troops from Henan, but also respond to Sang Xianhe and others.
This does not mean that Li Jiancheng's approach was inappropriate. His strategic focus was definitely not in the direction of Fenglingdu. After this battle, Li Jiancheng wanted to at least occupy Hongnong and prepare for sending troops to Luoyang.
His Royal Highness, whose hair was almost turning white after being tortured by all kinds of accidents, finally tasted the sweet taste of victory. He wanted to leave a mouthful of fragrance, but he still needed to work hard...
What he wanted to see and hear most now was not what happened to Li Ding'an, but whether he could capture Wang Shichong or see his head.
Even if he can't, it doesn't matter. In the next month or two, he will march eastward and capture the eastern capital. Such feats will be enough to eclipse the Qin Palace.
The beautiful thoughts made Li Jiancheng's heart become eager, and he secretly said, from now on, there will be no more disputes over the reserve...
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"Report, the Tang army's five thousand cavalry have left the pass."
"Report, the Tang army sent more than 20,000 troops, with the cavalry going first and the infantry following."
"Report, the cavalry of the Tang Army has gone eastward and is chasing the defeated army. Wang Shichong is nowhere to be seen. Duan Da and others led the troops to retreat to Hongnong."
"Report, 20,000 Tang troops are coming towards me, led by Sang Xianhe."
"Report, the Tang army is still more than twenty miles away from me."
A series of detective reports were sent back to Fengling Ferry, making Xu Shiji and Zhang Shigui, who had already crossed the river with their entire army, nervous.
Tongguan and Fengling Ferry are just a stone's throw away. The cavalry can arrive in a moment, but the infantry has to walk for a while. Judging from the speed of the Tang army's march, this time will definitely not exceed two hours.
Now let’s talk about the issue of marching speed in this era. The army moved much slower. For example, Li Shentong’s army was harassed before and could barely cover twenty or thirty miles a day.
Wang Shichong came to the west at a time when walking fifty or sixty miles a day was considered a normal marching speed.
Of course, this is a normal situation. The army is marching with supplies and supplies, and the speed is always as slow as a snail.
But then again, the so-called military situation is like a fire, and many situations can break the rules. If the leading general wants to take a gamble and lead his troops to advance quickly, the infantry can easily cover more than a hundred miles in a day.
When Sima Yi attacked Mengda, he traveled more than a thousand miles in eight days and caught Mengda by surprise. This was the most typical example of ancient rapid marches.
Therefore, the change of marching speed is very particular. It requires the general to consider all factors before making the final decision. There are no certain rules.
It can only be said that a wise general can always choose the right time to enter the battlefield, but a stupid guy is likely to be defeated on the march.
Of course, this is only for the infantry brigade. Once it is replaced by a cavalry combat group, the changes will be huge.
The farther away the enemy army is, the more powerful the cavalry can be displayed...
Nowadays, Tongguan is about thirty miles away from the south entrance of Fenglingdu. The Tang army does not have to worry about food and other issues, as it will arrive very quickly.
This is why Li Po was racing against time to get his entire army across the Yellow River. Once Wang Shichong was defeated, the Tang army would definitely leave the border to pursue him, and it was impossible to leave a place like Fengling Ferry unattended.
This is obviously the rhythm of a fight, and for both parties, risks and interests actually coexist, and it is difficult to make accurate guesses about victory or defeat before the war.
Like some of the battles Li Po has experienced before, only after fighting can you know who will have the last laugh.
At this time, there was a lot of chaos along the Yellow River. Soldiers were quickly crossing the Yellow River through the pontoon bridge. From time to time, soldiers screamed and fell into the water. The soldiers on the bridge did not dare to stay. Those who fell into the water could only place their hopes on the people on the river.
Boats to the rescue.
It can be said that the army crossed the river very quickly, and the number of troops on the south bank was increasing rapidly. However, they only carried short blades, spears, shields and armor, and they all needed ships to transport them.
In other words, at this time, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers on the south bank was not enough to support a fierce battle.
If the Tang army rushed to the shore at this time, it would look like they were attacking halfway across the river. In war, there are not many examples of attacking first while your footing is not stable.
What is even more unfavorable for the Jin army is that Jin soldiers are not the only ones on the south bank. The surrendered troops of Niu Jinda, Shen Qingnu, Liu Anshi and others are also among them.
Moreover, their total strength is seven to eight thousand. These Henan soldiers, from generals to soldiers, don't talk about morale or help you kill the enemy. If there is a fight, they will probably stab you in the back.
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Overall, the situation is very bad, and the strategy of crossing the river at this time does not seem to be a wise move and seems to be a rash move.
The same is true for war. No matter how many preparations and plans are made, they will often become empty talk in the face of facts. Therefore, in the end, war still depends on the result.
Everything that happens in the course of the war will become a foil to the outcome of the war.
When the Tang army came out of customs and headed straight for Fengling Ferry, the scouts came to the river. Xu Shiji and Zhang Shigui quickly gathered together.
Seeing Xu Shiji's solemn expression, Zhang Shigui couldn't help but laugh loudly and said: "I underestimated Li Da's courage and dared to send people out. It's okay. This battle must let these rats see what our brothers can do."
After hearing this, Xu Shiji raised his brows and smiled, not to be outdone, "Brother Zhang is so heroic, I admire him. At this time, it is so satisfying to be able to fight side by side with someone like Brother Zhang."
At this point, Xu Shiji frowned slightly and changed the subject: "It's just that the shore is in chaos, the swords and armor are uneven, and there are many people descending, and they are eager to be appeased. What can be done?"
These were all big problems. Zhang Shigui naturally understood, but he didn't have much worries in his heart. Instead, he was very excited. Once Fang took refuge, he would be reused.
Having suffered losses before, he knows that only by continuously establishing meritorious deeds can people treat him differently.
As soon as Fang crossed the river, the Tang army came. Naturally, he would not miss such a great opportunity.
"My dear brother, you are worrying too much. I have been in Tongguan for a long time. I know very well what the Tongguan garrison is like. It looks good from the looks of it. In battle, it is almost smaller than Wang Shichong's troops. And look at the men and horses we have brought.
...Hehe, why are you afraid?"
"If brother Xian is still not at ease, why not block Jiangren in front and fight with the Tang army first?"
Xu Shiji pondered for a moment and said, "Brother Zhang wants to lead his troops out and fight the Tang army halfway?"
Looking at Zhang Shigui's appearance at this time, Xu Shiji secretly admired his courage. The Tang army had 20,000 soldiers and horses, and there were thousands of cavalry outside. If they abandoned the stronghold, with their strength, they would
It is undoubtedly a tough battle.
And he is also a man who has experienced battles for a long time, so he naturally understands what Zhang Shigui is thinking.
Sure enough, Zhang Shigui then said: "It is better to wait for the Tang army to come here than to attack it halfway. Wang Shichong led the army to attack the city for more than ten days. The Tang army suffered heavy losses. Wang Shichong was defeated. The Tang army came with the victory. It is true that the morale is high.
, but after guarding the pass for many days and marching in a hurry, the soldiers must be exhausted..."
"I have been recharging my strength for a long time, and my soldiers are strong. Even if the number of troops is small and the armor is not uniform, as long as we can take the lead and encourage the troops to move forward, we should have a 80% chance of victory."
"Besides, aren't there still these surrendered people? There is no need to worry about insufficient military strength..."
Obviously, Zhang Shigui has entered the state, and his tone and demeanor are very similar to those in Tongguan that day. As he talks, he is so proud that it is a bit hard to accept.
But Xu Shiji is not Li Jiancheng. His experience is similar to Zhang Shigui's, and now he is even more eager to make contributions than Zhang Shigui.
What Zhang Shigui said actually coincided with what he was thinking, especially the suggestion to abandon the beachhead camp, which spoke to his heart.
What merit can be achieved by holding on to one place? Only when the enemy defeats it in battle in the future can you show your ability.
But he is different from Zhang Shigui. His pride has always been hidden deep in his heart and will not be exposed easily. Moreover, he has been following the King of Han for some time.
For example, he would not agree to Zhang Shigui's suggestion of surrendering people to lead the charge.
"What Brother Zhang said is absolutely true. This is the time for us to make great achievements. How can we miss it... How about helping Brother Zhang organize the army first, and my younger brother to arrange it, and then go out together with Brother Zhang?"
Zhang Shigui was a little anxious, and was about to say that when General Zhang Lun and Zhang cross the river, you and I will have to obey orders, and it is best to hurry up.
This was obviously a desire to strive for merit, but looking at Xu Shiji's eyes, which were as deep as a deep pool, but seemed to be beating with will-o'-the-wisps, he didn't say any urging words, he just hammered his chest, turned around and left.
After all, the beachhead is now dominated by Xu Shiji.
Looking at Zhang Shigui's straight back, Xu Shiji shook his head slightly and said to himself, this person is really not easy to get along with, but under the rule of the King of Han... Hehe, if you always do this, you may still have a long life of hardship.
Slightly suppressing the eager Zhang Shigui, Xu Shiji turned to call to the soldiers, "You should cross the river immediately and report to the king that 20,000 Tang troops are coming to the ferry... Please let the troops wait for a while and transport the troops across first."