The spring in Tongbai Mountain is warm and humid, and the continuous drizzle washes the heaven, earth, mountains and fields layer by layer, making them greener and brighter.
Although there have been no torrential downpours since spring, the melting snow on the mountains and intermittent spring rains have caused the water level of Huangyang Lake created by the cofferdam to rise slowly.
Gradually, the riverbed and valleys in the upper reaches of the original Mingxi River were submerged, and the low depressions on both sides of the river were submerged, and the low hills and hills became isolated islands in the lake.
Although the cofferdam was completed, the massive lake reclamation project did not stop there.
The Mingxi River originates from the southern foothills of Qingyi Mountains and the western foothills of Shimen Mountains. There are many streams in the mountains, which collect rainwater between the mountains. After summer, frequent heavy rains often cause frequent flash floods.
In order to build the cofferdam before the rainy season in Chushan, the earth embankment that stretches for more than ten miles between the hills and hills is still a little thin.
After spending so much effort to build a lake with a cofferdam on the upper reaches of the Mingxi River, we can't just push the enemy back from both sides of the Mingxi River and then let the flash floods and the surging lake water destroy the cofferdam!
Therefore, after mid-to-late February, after the initial filling of earth to form a cofferdam, tens of thousands of young people and craftsmen did not withdraw from Huangyangzhai.
In addition to further widening and thickening the weir and embankment, a large amount of stones were also mined, and the large and small stones were packed into large bamboo cages and sunk into the embankment legs to resist wind and waves. At the same time, large stones were also used to build sluices, drainage ditches, and overflows.
Dams and other water conservancy facilities.
In short, when Huangyang Lake is full of water and the enemy does not retreat, the embankments will be breached and the water will be released. If the enemy retreats, the Huangyang Lake that has been surrounded with so much effort must be used for people's livelihood, so as not to become a hanging lake in the Mingxi River in the future.
A huge threat to the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
The key is that after the enemy troops withdraw, Chushan's next plan is to plant hundreds of thousands of acres of fertile farmland on both sides of the Mingxi River to make up for Chushan's food shortage.
Even if there is not much money and food for the time being, Huangyangzhai needs to be built as majestic and majestic as Qingyiling Camp City, but it still needs to be further strengthened on the current basis and turned into a fortress to prevent the enemy from advancing towards Chushan City in the future.
We will attack Huangyangzhai first.
As long as Huangyang Fortress is maintained and as long as Huangyang Lake hangs above the plains, the enemy will not dare to attack Chushan City on a large scale.
In January, the attack on Huangyangzhai failed. Yue Hailou personally took over the battlefield command. Zhong Changqing led his troops to station at the South Village of Iron Curtain Mountain, which was only ten miles east of Huangyangzhai. He could almost observe Chushan troops at Huangyangzhai at any time.
Construction of cofferdams to the west.
In the blink of an eye, it was the end of March, and as the rainy weather intensified, there was no good way to deal with the Chushan Army's huddled tactics, which relied on the stronghold of Tongbai Mountain.
A group of cavalry galloped into the South Village of Iron Curtain Mountain in the rain. Yue Hailou and Mo Li suddenly dismounted from their horses, untied the raincaps with silent expressions, threw them to the guards behind them, and went to the government office with Zhong Changqing and other generals who came out to greet them.
Go.
"Commander, many of your mistakes are the fault of Chang Qing. Chang Qing is willing to go to the Prince Zong's Mansion to ask for punishment, but we really can't delay this any longer. We should make a decision early on!" Zhong Changqing said.
The rainy season will soon enter, and once Huangyang Lake is full, Chushan may send troops along the Mingxi River to entangle their troops stationed in the camps on both sides of the Mingxi River.
At that time, the initiative will be under Chushan's control, as to when Huangyangzhai breaks its embankment, and when Chushan soldiers and horses suddenly withdraw from the Mingxi River. They can control the cooperation between the two in a very short time.
within a period of time.
they are stationed
Is there any way to deal with the soldiers and horses camped along the Mingxi River in time?
Will he be blocked by the pouring water before he can react?
"It was my decision to enter the company camp. The second prince should also punish me. What does it have to do with you?"
Yue Hailou waved his hand gloomily and asked Zhong Changqing in detail about the progress of Huangyang Lake cofferdam construction that he had observed in the past few days.
It was learned that Chushan had re-excavated a flood discharge channel near Huangyangzhai, cut it into a straight line, and re-connected to the main channel of Mingxi River from the west side of Yelanggou. In addition, Chushan also recruited young and strong civilians to work in Qingyi Ridge.
Opening up a new road between the Iron Curtain Mountain and the Iron Curtain Mountain, Yue Hailou couldn't help but sigh:
"If you miss this opportunity, it will be difficult to attack Tongbai Mountain directly again!"
Throughout the war in the Central Plains, the generals in the Southern Dynasties focused their efforts on the defense of the city. How many people would build Tongbai Mountain as a defense system from the beginning like Xu Huai? And they did everything possible to do so.
Use various means to make full use of the land in Tongbai Mountain.
Years ago, he felt that Chu Mountain was difficult to attack because the Chu Mountain soldiers fought bravely and had tenacity. However, the entire Tongbai Mountain still had many weak points in defense.
For example, after annihilating Xuanwei's army, taking the city of Huaichuan, and decisively sending elite troops to cross the Huaihe River, they can occupy Huangchuan and Guangshan, and send troops to harass Luoshan and Xinyang.
In other words, if they attack Chushan City more firmly and directly, the situation will not be as ugly as it is now.
At that time, no outer city wall was built in Chushan Mountain. The inner city built in advance was only four to five hundred paces square, plus several nearby military fortresses. Is there really no way for them to tear it down?
This is actually the loudest voice of doubt within the Zong Prince's Palace, Bianliang and even within them.
However, things have reached this point, and it is a bitter pill that must be swallowed.
He has experienced so many ups and downs in his life that he cannot bear even this little setback.
However, it is not difficult to simply withdraw the soldiers and horses from the camps on both sides of the Mingxi River. They still have time now and are not afraid that Chushan will send troops to entangle them.
The key is where to evacuate?
It is not impossible to simply withdraw to the two cities of Zhenyang and Queshan and confront Chushan at close range, but with so many soldiers and horses pressing on the right bank of the Ru River in front, a steady stream of grain and fodder must be transported from the rear. In addition to generating a lot of additional
In addition to consumption, the grain road was also easily disturbed by Chushan soldiers and horses who had reoccupied the line of Mingxi River.
Yue Hailou found that Meng Jie, Feng Shizhao, Jiang Zhaode and other direct subordinates, as well as many surrendered generals who had been suppressed by the ministers before and had no chance to make a difference, but who were much braver in leading troops in battle after surrendering, had little regard for general matters.
He is more willing to listen to Zhong Changqing's opinions.
"In addition to practicing naval forces day and night in Chushan, after Xu Huai withdrew from Huaichuan to the west, he also gathered hundreds of shipwrights from Huaichuan, Huangchuan, Guangshan and other places in Xinyang and Zhouqiao to build warships.
"Zhong Changqing said, "If we still only fight for the gains and losses of one city and one place, we will always be at a disadvantage against Chushan. From what Changqing sees, except for a few cities on the right bank of Ru River such as Shangcai and Xincai, we
The army withdrew to the left bank of the Ru River to prepare for a long-term confrontation, and gathered craftsmen in Ruyin (Yingzhou County) to build warships and train naval forces..."
"What do you think, General Yan?" Yue Hailou looked at Mo Lihu and asked.
When I came to the South Village of Iron Curtain Mountain this time, I pulled Molihu over. In addition to Molihu being the real direct general of the Zhennan Zong Palace, I also noticed that Molihu was no longer the first person I met.
He was the impulsive, aggressive and proud young man of Chihu.
The situation in the Huaishang War was so unfavorable that Mo Lihu never complained at least in public from beginning to end.
"Every time I fight Xu Huai, I feel powerless, and this time is no exception. However, if I think about it carefully, the fact that the battle is so unsatisfactory is not due to the defeat of the battle or the failure of the response," Mo Lihu said with emotion, "Maybe this guy
He is the last mainstay of the Southern Dynasty and the famous general. By entangling him on the Huai River, we are doing our best to serve the king's account. I think what General Zhong said is reasonable. There is an old saying in the Central Plains, don't worry about victory, worry about defeat first. You can't win.
It is much better to win against Chushan than to be killed by Chushan and lose all your armor and be completely defeated. Marshal Yue can make arrangements, but I will try my best to explain it to Marshal Yue at Prince Zong's Mansion!"
"Thank you, General Na Yan, for your understanding!" Yue Hailou offered his hand to Mo Li...
In all battlefields, progress on Huaishang was the most unfavorable.
At this time, Mo Lihu could speak for them. Even though there were still many generals in the Zong Palace who were questioning and dissatisfied, some people would definitely think that the situation they suffered in Huaishang should be the truth and not an excuse.
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The spring was bright. Xu Huai walked into the yard and saw Liu Qiong'er standing in front of the porch. She was bending over and immersing her waterfall-like hair in a copper basin to wash it, revealing her crystal clear and snow-white neck, which was as if carved from fat jade.
Come.
Xu Huai signaled the maid to step aside and stepped forward to help Liu Qiong'er wash her hair.
Liu Qiong'er noticed something was wrong, turned her head and saw Xu Huai, and asked, "Has Yue Hailou withdrawn its troops?"
"Withdrawal!" Xu Huai said.
"Why didn't you send troops to pursue them, and just let them retreat comfortably?" Liu Qiong'er held the copper basin with both hands, enjoying Xu Huai's rubbing, and asked curiously.
"I've been so tight for most of the year. I'm tired. I don't love you anymore! I'll chase whoever loves you. I just want to lie in your arms for a few days!" Xu Huai said, and his hand was about to go to Liu Qiong'er.
Reach forward.
"Don't get my dress wet!" Liu Qiong'er stretched out her hand and pinched Xu Huai, asking him to wash her hair obediently, and said, "You are dirty and smelly. You haven't had a good grooming in I don't know how many days. I'll call someone."
Get two basins of water and wash you up and down!"
"That's a good idea!" Xu Huai said with a smile, speeding up his hand, washing Liu Qiong'er's long hair in a few seconds and rinsing it with water.
Liu Qiong'er used a cloth to dry her hair a little, and simply rolled it behind her shoulders. Then she ordered the maid to move the tall wooden basin to the yard, boil hot water, and help Xu Huaijian take off his hair, which he had not taken off for several months.
The armor was unraveled layer by layer.
Xu Huai soaked comfortably in the hot water, enjoying Liu Qiong'er's tender little hands rubbing his body. He closed his eyes comfortably and felt the sun shining warmly on his body.
The generals of Chushan have been fighting in the north and south for many years without stopping for a moment. This time, tens of thousands of enemy troops gathered in front of Tongbai Mountain. Most of them lived in fear every day. They were indeed extremely tired and tired.
Now that the enemy troops have withdrawn, Yue Hailou is not easy to deal with. The soldiers and horses behind the palace must be heavily guarded. Maybe they will deploy some hidden tricks during the withdrawal, waiting for Chushan to take the bait.
In the current situation, let alone Chushan, there is no room for mistakes. If the casualties are slightly larger, it may have many adverse effects.
Therefore, Xu Huaining would be more conservative and wait until the war situation in various places has successfully entered the stalemate stage and accumulated more military strength before deploying a counterattack!
