The heavy rain showed no sign of abating, and the long queue on the official road did not slow down the march.
A group of people ran up the hill beside the road.
The leading general pointed into the distance and said: "The march must be faster. The forward troops must arrive at Weiguo County tonight to assist the Long family in preparing the rail car."
Someone immediately beside him shouted: "Send the order to the entire army, move forward at full speed, don't hold back, and get on the rail car to have enough time to rest."
Then the general smiled and said: "I heard that Mr. Ling was promoted to Chief of Staff of the National Defense Army. I forgot to congratulate you."
"That kid is just lucky. Ding Kui opened the back door for him. What's there to be happy about? With his true strength, he won't be able to be chief of staff in another ten years." The officer who sent the order had a smile on his face.
It was a lie to say he was unhappy, but he was still quite pleased.
Now the chief of staff of the National Guard Army is Liang Chong, the officer is naturally Liang Gong, the general is Gu Jun, and the 21st Army Corps is marching in the rain.
The 21st Army Corps received Ding Kui's order and rushed to the front line of Zhongwangzhou to organize an attack on the rebels in the shortest possible time.
Gu Jun did not dare to neglect. The moment he saw the military order, he sent out the 201st Division, the forward force, and ordered the entire army to rush to Zhennancheng via Weiguo County, using Zhennancheng as the base camp to attack the rebel territory.
"Master Liang is humbled. Liang Chong is from our army. I don't know what kind of abilities he has. Don't worry, he will make us proud." He had confidence in Liang Chong.
"I hope so. In contrast, I hope that the rain will stop soon so that everyone can save some energy. What follows is a long battle." Liang Gong's eyes returned to the team.
Gu Jun looked up and saw that the raindrops falling from above were blocked by an invisible barrier.
"Yes, in the past, the rebels were strong and we just had to hold on. Now they have started to counterattack. We won't look back until we see the West Sea. Hehe, maybe I have a chance to visit your house."
"It's necessary!" Liang Gong nodded, "We need your financial support to rebuild Tianjihou Mansion."
"Hahaha, you are the first person to ask for a bribe from your boss."
…
The former base camp of the northern defense line.
"My subordinate, Yang Feng, pays homage to the commander-in-chief."
Sitting on the main seat in the tent was a tall man with hair and beard like steel needles. He was Chu Kui, the commander of the rebel Haishan Prefecture Theater.
"General Yang, please stand up!" Chu Kui raised his left hand, "If you surrender with your troops, I can gather sixteen to twenty, five legions for me."
His direct troops were the 18th and 19th legions. Later, Yang Zhao ordered Haishan Prefecture to form the new 16th and 20th legions. After the war, they were all sent to the north of Zhuangwang Prefecture. Together with the 17th legion that had just surrendered, the entire company happened to be Up.
"My king has a far-sighted vision, everything is planned, and humble positions are all arranged by the king..." Yang Feng sang his praises.
"You are worthy of being the former Chief of Staff of the Eighth Army." Chu Kui said without knowing praise or criticism, "You came at the right time. What should our army do next?"
"I am stupid, but I will follow your orders." Yang Feng couldn't figure out Chu Kui's meaning for a moment.
"If I ask you, just tell me, I know your abilities well." Chu Kui's tone was neither salty nor cold.
He is the number one general under Yang Zhao and the appointed commander-in-chief of the general staff. He plays an important role in the court of Xingbang City and is an absolute boss in the eyes of the new generals.
"Come." He took the initiative to greet Yang Feng and walked towards the sand table.
"In the opinion of my subordinates, our army should turn to the south, concentrate its forces to attack the enemy's southern defense area, and assist the friendly forces to capture the enemy's southern defense line base camp." Yang Feng traced his fingers from north to south.
"Oh?" Chu Kui put his hands on the edge of the sand table, "Why not capture the northwest pass of Zhenjing City before the enemy's reinforcements arrive? After that, we can advance, attack, retreat, or defend, and we will have the initiative in the entire war zone."
His eyes were set on Zhenjing City. Someone else was in charge of the south of Zhuangwang Prefecture, so it was not in his consideration.
"The maneuverability of the Tenth Army Corps is much higher than that of our army. Cooperating with the First Army Corps to guard the pass, five times the force is needed to attack it. It is more difficult to march into Zhenjing City than to go south..." Yangfeng sought stability and advocated a steady attack.
"We concentrate our forces to go south, and the enemy can also concentrate their forces to defend. Attacking city by city is not easy. It is better to go straight to Zhenjing City, storm the enemy's command center, and force them to make mistakes."
Chu Kui instinctively resisted Yang Feng's suggestion. No general from the regular army liked Yang Feng.
"As you know, my subordinates have served in the Eighth Army Corps and are very familiar with the defense situation of Zhenjing City. The seven passes outside the capital city are narrow, easy to defend and difficult to attack, with sufficient standing troops and ordnance, and smooth communication and roads between them.
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The magicians of the Magic Association can teleport to any pass. Our army's magic power has no advantage. Counting the support from nearby towns, it will be difficult to capture any place in a short time. Please think twice, sir." Yang Feng said very carefully.
idea.
"Just because you are familiar with them, you should know their weaknesses. Don't you want our army to capture Zhenjing City as soon as possible?" Chu Kui looked sideways at Yangfeng.
Yang Feng sighed secretly in his heart, but said: "I am willing to try my best to assist you!"
"Okay! You lead the 16th and 17th legions to attack immediately and knock on the gate of Zhenjing City for me."
…
There are seven passes outside Zhenjing City, including Qiuye Pass to the north and east, and Zhenmo Pass to the north and west, among which Zhenmo Pass faces the northern defense line.
Now there are two armies stationed inside and outside Zhenmo Pass, the two legions that have just withdrawn from the north.
Chen Yu and Shao Dian Tai met Zhen Mo Guan again.
"I heard that we have all been assigned to the counter-insurgency war zone and are under the command of Commander Ding Kui, and Commander Wang Deng is coming to inspect us." Chen Yu led an army to station in the pass.
"You don't have to look at me like this. I am Lord Ding's defeated general. No one knows about this. However, the enemy is currently facing me and the 10th Army Corps. I will not disobey Lord Ding's military orders. But why is Lord Wang here?
Shouldn't Lord Ding come to the front line in person?" Shao Diantai felt a little grudge in his heart.
Most of the casualties of the Tenth Army outside Nanjing were caused by Ding Kui. Fortunately, the army had recruited new soldiers, so Shao Diantai only had to do half of the work of an officer and soldier.
"It's normal for the coach to be in the capital, but it is said that Sir Ding is not in the capital. This gentleman is good at sneak attacks. Do you think he will sneak into the enemy's rear?" Chen Yu had never been in contact with Ding Kui and was very curious.
"The Eighth Army is always stationed outside the capital to guard the country. It stands to reason that Lord Ding is more suitable for home battles. It is not wise to sneak behind enemy lines." Shao Diantai preferred that Ding Kui should use the Eighth Army as the main force, and various tactics revolved around the Eighth Army.
Come and fight.
"The Eighth Army is far south of Xijiang. It will take at least ten days to arrive at full speed. The rebels will not wait for them. Besides, Yangfeng is also a home battle." Chen Yu frowned when he mentioned Yangfeng.
"I dare not enter the pass because I am afraid that Yangfeng will attack other passes. The Tenth Army must maneuver outside the pass, closely monitor the enemy's whereabouts, and support Qiuye Pass in the east or Tingguan in the south at any time. Unless the Yangfeng dog thief dies, our court will be in trouble
peaceful."
Shao Dian Tai was no less worried than Chen Yu.
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In Xiama City, Xiping County, the Fifth Army Corps camped outside the city, but Liu Yi and his wife moved into the city with their own soldiers.
The Magic Guild specially cleared a courtyard to receive the commander of the fifth army.
"Bring the people here." Liu Yi ordered the soldiers.
After a while, the soldiers brought a thin man.
"Last General Hui Meng pays homage to Mr. Liu." The man was dressed in civilian clothes, but his movements exuded military habits.
"General Hui, how could this happen? Come, sit down and talk." Liu Yi recognized Hui Meng.
"Ashamed." Hui Meng sat down sideways, looking injured.
"In the end, I will feel the same way as Yong Shuai, and finally taste the feeling of being betrayed by one of my own. It's really..." He couldn't think of words to describe it.
"You and I have known each other for many years. This is the Magic Guild. Don't be so polite when you speak. If you have any difficulties, just tell me. I will support you if anything happens."
After hearing this, I think Liu Yi and Hui Meng have a close friendship.
"Alas, the Fourth Army was defeated, Commander Meng died in battle, the entire 7th Division was wiped out, and some of the soldiers and I were captured. We couldn't see your brother at first, but then Yangfeng suddenly let us go, except for one person, who is probably
The love he asked for."
"Shuai Meng died in battle?" Liu Yi didn't know this news. "Who among your subordinates is so proud that they can ask Yangfeng to let you go?"
"Jiang Xiong."
"Who is Jiang Xiong?" Liu Yi had never heard of him at all. "Could he be from that family? No, that family didn't leave any direct male descendants."
Huimeng said bitterly: "Yes, he was originally an illegitimate child. Now that he has surrendered to Yangfeng, that family will not admit it. If I go back and tell Yangfeng that he let us go, who in the commander-in-chief will believe it?"
The 7th Division was completely wiped out. It took him and some of the others a night to escape intact. The Military Law Department must have been holding on to him. It would have been impossible to explain this without arresting Yang Feng.
It is even more impossible to expect the Jiang family to reveal scandals and explain it to him!
"I understand." Liu Yi believed in his friend, "Yang Feng is good at conspiracy, and his identity as an illegitimate son is enough to make a fuss. So Jiang Xiong still has some affection for you, and I beg Yang Feng to let you go."
"The question is how do I go back and explain to Chen Shuai?" Hui Meng did not dare to go back to the first legion directly. He and his men might be arrested. If Yang Feng used some more tricks, they would not be able to explain their grievances.
"The current commander of the counter-insurgency theater is Ding Kui. If you go to him, he will not ignore the Jiang family's affairs, and he will not harm innocent soldiers." It was not convenient for Liu Yi to take in Hui Meng and others. After all, they
The legion commander is still there.
"Ding Kui has become the coach?" Hui Meng had no magician around him and had not received any military orders.
"Yes, I heard that there is a rift between him and the Military Law Department. Only he dares to take you in and give you a battle report of your defeat and escape. Chen Shuai will also turn a blind eye and help hide the past.
I am temporarily under Shaodian Bao, and the Ninth Army Corps is in Xiping County. If you appear in public, you have to go to him. He hates Yangfeng so much, and he will definitely not trust you." Liu Yi said his difficulties.
The two legions acted together. Without unified command, it would be easy to get confused. They had to be divided into priorities. Shao Dianbao, commander of the Ninth Legion, was in charge, and he was responsible for sheltering the defeated armies.
"Then where is the coach now?" Hui Meng had no better idea.
"I don't know. I guess I either went to the Demon-Suppressing Pass or came to Xiping County."