Chapter 1547 The important place to highlight the value
"Should I gather my cavalry to pursue them?" Shao Dianbao was unwilling to let the rebellious Fifteenth Legion escape.
"I can help." Min Chou spent the least money today.
"There is no need to waste time on an army that has no fighting spirit." Ding Kui was not interested in chasing down the remaining defeated generals. "Occupy the county and rest for a day."
He and several level six warriors went straight to the county governor's house.
The county guard is responsible for guarding the land. If the city is in the city and the people are there, people will die if the city is lost. The rebel county guards also abide by this iron law.
"Rebellious local officials have more backbone than military officers." Shao Diansui personally sent the local official on his way.
Shaodian Bao ordered: "Someone, give him a coffin and bury him."
"Soldiers have more concerns, especially now, as it may affect the national war situation. It is acceptable from a military point of view to retreat to preserve strength for fighting again in the future." He seemed to be reminding Ding Kui that he should not let the enemy go easily.
"The rebels can't be killed in one or two attempts. We are behind enemy lines and need to maintain a good fighting condition. Don't forget that there are Chu Kui's hundreds of thousands of troops behind us and Xuanyuan Su's hundreds of thousands of horses to the south."
The commander of the rebel army on Wangzhou South Road was named Xuanyuan Su. This was the result of Shaodian Yong forcing the Xuanyuan family to express their stance. Ding Kui had been collecting information about this commander.
"The war in the south is also related to us?" Shao Dianbao looked happy. He didn't expect to be able to fight back to the original war zone so quickly.
Normally, he would not be so carried away, because he heard that the giant shark army was coming again, and he wanted to use Ding Kui's hand to take revenge and avenge his previous shame.
"It depends on the enemy's reaction."
Ding Kui signaled the accompanying staff to hang up the military map of King Zhou.
"The troops left behind in Huanggang City have discovered enemy scouts. The First Army and the Tenth Army are following Chu Kui's main force. The last news is near the original northern defense line base camp. It is believed that Chu Kui has returned to support and will attack Huanggang City in the near future."
Everyone agrees with this conjecture.
Ding Kui continued: "The news of the fall of Baise County today will be sent to Chu Kui, and he will definitely come to find our troops for a decisive battle. We have several options:
First, stay in Baise County, actively renovate, strengthen the city defense, gather all the troops, and lure Chu Kui's main force to surround us. Wait for the tenth army to arrive, and we will engage in a decisive battle inside and outside.
Second, leave a partial division here to cooperate with the sixth-level combatants to defend the city. First, the 10th Army Corps is to contain the outside and drag the main force of Chu Kui under the city. Another force is sent south to wait for an opportunity to attack the rebels on the south road.
Third, abandon Baise County, go southeast and bypass Chu Kui's main force, join forces with the 1st and 10th Army Corps, and then expel Chu Kui's main force one after another until they are driven out of Zhuangwang Prefecture.
Fourth, directly send the troops south, transfer the first and tenth legion to come to assist, and work with Jin Shuai to defeat the south route rebels..."
Several senior generals and staff officers looked at the map and pondered.
There are two groups of rebels invading Zhuangwang Province, one is the Chukui Group and the other is the Xuanyuansu Group. The two groups have about the same amount of troops and the same number of magicians and masters. If they want to liberate Zhuangwang State, they must be driven away.
Ding Kui's strategic choice was to concentrate his efforts on dealing with one group first. Relatively speaking, the Chukui Group, which had lost a large amount of food and baggage, was easier to deal with.
"If we don't deal with Chu Kui's main force, it will be dangerous to go south. We will choose the first option in the end. We will wait for the fifth army to deliver the baggage and hold on to the city together. Then we will notify Chen Yu and Shao Diantai to follow the enemy and look for opportunities to make a sneak attack."
Dian Bao is inclined to fight Chu Kui decisively.
Some people also chose the third option, joining forces from the original North Road defense line to drive away the Chukui Group.
"When little friend Ding Yu comes to join us, the six of us can go anywhere together." Min Chou's idea was relatively simple.
It is known that the Chukui Group has four sixth-level combatants, and one of them is basically useless.
The advantage of the rebels is that they have more troops. Ding Kui's current advantage is that he has many experts and has an absolute advantage in local battlefields. At least the Chukui Group cannot resist it.
"Well, Chu Kui doesn't have enough food and grass. He knows this situation very well and will never get into trouble with us." Ding Kui's eyes roamed over the map.
This situation was happening. The base camp in the south of the city was still burning. He had to adjust his thinking.
"As long as we are active behind the enemy's rear, Xingbang City will not dare to transport grain and grass to the northern part of King Zhouzhou. In fact, if we don't attack Chukui, he will retreat sooner or later. Yangfeng is in his army. We are afraid of a decisive battle with him now.
You can’t take advantage.”
Ding Kui changed his radical style and became cautious and steady.
"To be honest, the 9th and 10th Army Corps are not in their best condition. At this time, the losses caused by fighting against the enemy will not be small. It is not a good thing for the commander-in-chief and the national war situation."
He was worried that these two elite legions would be defeated under his hands, and the Shaodian clan would definitely have objections to him.
"We want to fight more efficiently and without leaving any trace. It is best to achieve maximum results at a minimum cost."
Finally, his eyes fixed on one point.
Liyang County.
Liyang County is a basin surrounded by mountains, located a little south of the western center of Zhuangwang Prefecture. It is a Shangjun with a large population and rich products.
Liyang Basin has a special feature. It happens to have an entrance and exit channel in the southeast and northwest. The transportation is relatively convenient and it is not isolated from the outside world.
This feature originally had no military value, but now it seems to be an excellent place to station troops.
"Occupying this place can cut off the connection between the rebel armies from the north and the south. From the east and west, you can harass the grain road traffic. From the north and the south, you can sneak attack the enemy's key points. This location is much better than Baise County."
Ding Kui did not pay attention to this area before he decided to march behind enemy lines. After fighting the northern defense line, he considered more guerrilla tactics and did not plan to occupy a fixed location for a long time.
"That's right! This county can accommodate hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses. The enemy's troops must be divided into four groups to completely encircle them. To put it simply, it requires four times the strength of our troops. The most important point is that Jin Shuai can open up a road and give the advantage.
Yang County delivers supplies."
Shaodianbao also discovered the military value of Liyang County.
This place is of no use to the rebels, unless Shaodian Yong only wants to occupy half of the Zhou Wangzhou.
As long as Zhenjing City is captured, Liyang County will be a dead end, and there is no need to defend it against the imperial army.
As the war situation suddenly changed, the military value of Liyang County skyrocketed.
"Then choose the fourth option, leaving only the tenth legion to wait for an opportunity to attack the Chukui Group, and all other troops will be concentrated in Liyang County.
If the Chu Kui Group refuses to retreat, we will use Liyang County as our base and send troops to harass the five northern counties at any time. We will launch a general attack after exhausting Chu Kui's food and fodder.
If the Chukui Group withdraws from Zhuangwang Prefecture, we can harass the four southern counties, even directly attack the rebel base camp on the South Road, or we can sneak attack their food routes."
Ding Kui deduced new tactics based on this decision.
"Well, you can attack when you advance, and you can defend when you retreat. Attack Chukui in the north and drive Xuanyuansu in the south. Our army doesn't need any defense line at all!" Shao Dianbao agreed with this decision.
The importance of Liyang County lies in the fact that the rebels cannot attack from the north and south. Without the premise that Chu Kui loses his baggage, it is not feasible.
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The 17th Army Corps captured Huanggang City. Yang Feng and Pan Hong came to the warehouse area and opened the empty warehouses one after another. They felt like crying.
"Ding Kui's purpose is very clear. Cut off my food routes, strengthen the walls and clear the fields. If he fights with me, our army will not be able to hold on until the autumn harvest." Yang Feng sighed.
"The base camp is gone, should we wait for the main army?" Pan Hong did not dare to move forward.
"Didn't the 71st Division capture several cities on the border? We can take a detour to the north and cut off the connection between the 71st Division and Baise County. We can also protect the flanks of the main force. We can still be considered to be ahead of the main force and have not violated Lord Chu's order."
Yang Feng did not dare to face Ding Kui directly.
He knew very well Ding Kui's hatred for him. If Ding Kui determined his position, he might put aside his original plan and attack him with all his life.
This possibility is not impossible. The defenders of Huanggang City ran away and they clearly saw the flag of the Seventeenth Army.
"My lord, this is a very clever plan!" Pan Hong has learned that there are a large number of sixth-level combatants in Ding Kui's army. As long as he can avoid those masters, it is a good idea.
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Southern Defense Base Camp.
The staff officer ran to the headquarters with the latest information, where the theater commander was doing a sandbox simulation with a group of generals.
"Hahaha, Master Ding destroyed the rebel North Road base camp and plans to go to Liyang County to establish a military base." Jin Man beamed with joy after reading the information.
"Jin Shuai!" Lei Feixiang took a step closer, "Then you should approve the general's request."
A few days ago, Ding Zhong went to the northern border to take over Dou Xiaoqi's duties, and Dou Xiaoqi rushed to Zhenmo Pass to take over the Second Special Forces Regiment. Lei Feixiang was finally free to return to his post.
"This is the time when the water flow of the Xijiang River is at its strongest. The sooner we launch an attack, the less time the enemy will have to prepare." Hua Song, the commander of the navy of Nanzhao Prefecture, was also here.
"Yes." Jin Man removed a few small flags on the sand table, "Master Ding unintentionally helped you divert the enemy's attention. As long as you can defeat the rebel navy, the secret attack on Xijiang may be successful."
Before that, Lei Feixiang brought Liang Chong, Hua Song and others to the headquarters to find Jin Man to discuss the matter of the national defense army bypassing the southern defense line from the Xijiang River and attacking the rebel flank.
The National Defense Army currently has less than 30,000 troops, which is no more numerous than a complete regular regiment. There is a certain risk in bypassing the defense line and reaching behind enemy lines.
"Lord Jin, please rest assured that Nanzhaozhou Navy has added a new type of warship, which is suitable for fighting in shallow water areas. However, the rebel navy has been fighting at sea all year round and will not be more adapted to the Xijiang waters than us. The general is willing to issue a military order. This
If you fight, our army will win."
Hua Song is confident.
After Shaodianfeng was restored, Ding Kui ordered the navy of Nanzhao Prefecture to rush to the Xijiang River. Hua Song led all medium-sized warships, including the newly developed "gun boats" from Juyang City, and rushed to the Xijiang River as quickly as possible.
When the Eighth Army Corps and the National Defense Army crossed the Xijiang River one after another and arrived at the north bank, Hua Song and his navy troops also arrived.
He was unhappy when he heard that the Xijiang Navy could not defeat the rebel navy, so he approached Liang Chong to discuss whether he could command his fleet to fight.
When Lei Feixiang was away, Liang Chong commanded the National Guard Army.
After Liang Chong arrived at the base camp, he was left alone. He watched Jiang Xi and Feng De fight with each other to win combat missions for his troops. He felt very depressed. It was rare that Hua Song came to him to discuss the war, and the two hit it off.