After learning the exact news of the Cantonese army's attack, Pan Mei was really relieved. Although she was very sure that the Cantonese army could be lured out, it was not 100% certain after all. If Xu Yanzhen didn't fall for the trick, then he
But he was about to face a not-so-pleasant situation. Changing tactics and tactics was secondary. The key was the time wasted and missed opportunities. As he said to Murong Chengtai, he needed to take responsibility.
Fortunately, Xu Yanzhen did not disappoint him. As long as you come out, half of the Han army will win. The remaining half depends on the general's command and the officers and soldiers fighting. Moreover, this will stew the reinforcements from Shaozhou and Southern Guangdong in one pot.
, breaking the army and occupying the city, it was achieved in one fell swoop. It can be said that most of the troops supported by Nanyue, which were barely capable of fighting, came, and if they were defeated, the country would be destroyed.
Compared with the Han army, which was in full swing and hesitant to fight, the Guangdong army was dissatisfied and resentful. It must be said that there were still some generals in the South Guangdong Army who did not agree to send troops. This was not only based on the situation, but also on behalf of the Guangdong Army.
He was unwilling to fight rashly. However, he could not control Xu Yanzhen. In the end, he was dissatisfied and forcibly sent troops, leading to failure and the end.
It is strange to say that despite the debauchery of the monarchs of southern Guangdong and the chaos of military and political affairs, there has not been any major turmoil in the army. If it were the Central Plains, heroes would have appeared one after another and raised troops to quell the chaos.
In fact, throughout the "Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms", not only the orthodox dynasties of the Central Plains were gradually suppressing warriors, reducing local power, and strengthening centralization, but other separatist forces were also doing the same. In general, thanks to geographical advantages and a relatively peaceful external environment,
Its stabilizing effect is better.
This also includes Guangdong. Since Liu Yu succeeded to the throne, he has purged the heroes and old generals. Although it has greatly damaged their combat effectiveness and affected the morale of the military, it has gained control over the army to a certain extent. Those who are prestigious and talented are not to be suppressed.
To be demoted means to be killed or to retreat. However, this kind of control is weak and cannot withstand the impact, especially when the monarch and his ministers are constantly tossing and treating military affairs as a trivial matter.
Judging from the comparison of the comprehensive strength of the Han and Guangdong armies, the two armies fought head-on in the field, but once they engaged, they would only be defeated. What's more, Pan Mei had set up traps and laid out ambushes in advance.
When Xu Yanzhen was very proud and led nearly 50,000 Guangdong troops in a mighty manner towards Bai Xing Mountain, he was intercepted halfway. He faced more than 20,000 soldiers who were waiting in formation led by Pan Mei personally.
The formation was so solemn and majestic, and so murderous that it dwarfed it. Although the Cantonese army was more numerous, it did not give them much confidence and confidence, and everyone looked at them with suspicion.
It’s also ridiculous. This is the first time that Xu Yanzhen, the commander-in-chief of the Guangdong Army, has seen what the Han army is like. No matter how loud he clamored before the war, his true colors will show up when he actually faces the battle formation. From what he saw, he was surrounded by mountains and forests. According to the truth,
Xu Yanzhen was already timid when he started to meet the Han army. He was good at adapting to the wind.
It was the Han army who took the initiative to launch the attack. They were waiting for work and did not hesitate to seize the opportunity of the Guangdong army to attack, which was unstable and unprepared. During the frontal assault, the Han armies hiding on both sides also ambush.
Taking advantage of the situation, they raised flags and shouted, and attacked. Suddenly, Cantonese, whose military morale was already unstable, fell directly into panic.
Especially when the Han army on the front attacked fiercely with a strict and fierce formation, beating the drums, their morale had already dropped to a low point before the battle came into contact. After the contact, the fighting line, from point to surface, was the defensive line.
gradually fell into collapse.
What is disgraceful is that when some Cantonese soldiers spontaneously organized resistance, Xu Yanzhen, the commander-in-chief, actually took his trusted soldiers and deserted the army. Even if there was a pig in command, these tens of thousands of Cantonese soldiers would not be able to resist.
As for the rapid defeat, the commander's flag fell, and the general abandoned the army, all unfavorable factors fell on this Cantonese army.
Following Pan Mei's order, when Murong Chengtai led the Han cavalry to attack, the Cantonese army was completely defeated. Because Xu Yan was really unbearable, the two armies did not fight fiercely from beginning to end, and the fighting intensity was very low.
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In the rear of the Guangdong army, Zhi Tingxiao also led 5,000 Shaozhou troops to fight. He was always pessimistic about the outcome of the attack and was always vigilant. When the sound of killing suddenly started, he knew something was wrong and immediately led his men.
Be on guard.
However, with the sound of killing on three sides and the wavering in front, everything happened too fast. Due to the limitations of the battlefield field of vision, although he knew that the situation was not good, Zhi Tingxiao did not know exactly what it was, so he could only shrink the army and end the war.
Form a formation to prepare for any eventuality, and send people to inquire about the situation ahead.
By the time he learned of the situation ahead, the front army of the Cantonese Army had already been defeated. Tens of thousands of troops were in chaos, spreading from front to back, and directly affected the Shaozhou Army led by Zhi Tingxiao.
Even though he knew that Xu Yan was really unreliable, his unreliable performance still refreshed Zhi Tingxiao's three views. In this dire situation, although Zhi Tingxiao had brave strategies, he could not become a hero to save the defeat.
All he could do was to lead his men and retreat southward toward Qujiang City. But compared to other Cantonese troops, the Shaozhou Army was a little more orderly and not completely chaotic. For most of the Cantonese troops who attacked
, the process of this military operation is like this, leave the city, rush on the road, form a formation, flee south, be captured...
For the Han army, this battle was a bit too easy, but they all had high fighting spirit. Who wouldn't be happy to gain military exploits and harvest trophies easily? Tens of thousands of Cantonese troops were beaten like piglets by the Han army.
The soldiers were driven, chased, and captured. From beginning to end, they encountered no decent resistance.
For dozens of miles from Baixing Mountain to Qujiang, there were clumps of defeated soldiers, corpses strewn across the fields, and rivers of blood. Except in the early stages of the battle, some soldiers were killed or injured, but in the follow-up, those who escaped fled and those who could not escape voluntarily surrendered.
Until the evening of the 9th, the battle came to a successful conclusion, ending with the Han cavalry attacking Qujiang City Gate. The Han army won a complete victory, and the Cantonese army was completely defeated.
For Xu Yanzhen, in this battle, he brought tens of thousands of the main force of the Guangdong army out of Qujiang City, and then basically completed his historical mission.
The main camp of the Han army went to the village twenty miles away from Qujiang City. Because of the victory, the atmosphere was very relaxed even at night. The previous depression and restlessness were relieved by a victory. The results of the battle still need to be calculated in detail, but
The harvest was huge, and more than 30,000 prisoners were taken.
This battle obviously greatly increased Pan Mei's prestige. Even Murong Chengtai congratulated him and apologized for his previous words. Pan Mei showed her tolerance and smiled happily. Many times, victory is concealed or even
A powerful tool for eliminating conflicts.
"Zhongguan Chen, you are the chief contributor to our army's great victory. I will report to the imperial court and ask for a reward for you!" In the commander's tent, Pan Mei said to Chen Yanshou who came to see him, with a very polite attitude.
Chen Yanshou was flattered. Facing a battlefield general like Pan Mei, he was always in awe, with a smile on his face: "This is what a young man should do. It is also a small honor to serve His Majesty and the great man!"
"Okay!" Pan Mei was in a very good mood. She patted his shoulder affectionately and said to him: "When the soldiers enter Panyu, there will be many places where you can be used!"
"The younger one will definitely assist Du Shuai with all his strength to pacify Lingnan!" Chen Yanshou assured immediately.
During the conversation between the two, a man was escorted into a tent by the soldiers. The officer in charge said to Pan Mei: "Dushuai, we have captured an important person, saying he is the head coach of the Guangdong Army, Xu Yanzhen!"
"Confirm, is it the same person?" Pan Mei became interested and asked Chen Yanshou.
Although the disaster has lasted for thousands of years, Xu Yanzhen's luck has obviously come to an end. He escaped early enough, but he was eventually caught in the chaos, and his son also died in the chaos. He himself was also captured by the Han cavalry because he was so glorious.
The bright clothes are so eye-catching.
However, at this time, Xu Yanzhen was disgraced and embarrassed, with a look of panic on his thin face. He was just an eunuch and had never experienced such a battle. However, in the Han camp commander's tent, he saw Pan Mei standing in the camp.
When Chen Yanshou was standing next to him, he couldn't help but be shocked. His surprise was beyond words: "Chen Yanshou, you, you..."