"I don't know, Mr. Chen, why are you looking for me?" Zhao Kuangyin asked as he led Chen Sirang into the account.
Upon hearing the question, Chen Sirang replied: "Zhao Shijun came to the east to defeat the Huai thieves. Yao Feng retreated temporarily, so that Shanyang was not lost, and our army was in danger. I wonder what Zhao Shijun's plan is next?"
"Mr. Chen is a veteran general. His military skills are fierce, his experience and experience are far ahead of the younger generation. I wonder if Mr. Chen can give you any advice?" Zhao Kuangyin still kept his attitude low and asked.
Looking at each other with Zhao Kuangyin, Chen Sirang thought more conservatively: "Guo Jinglue asked me to guard Shanyang and block the Huai River pass to avoid being taken advantage of by the Tang army's navy. Now that we have experienced a war, the soldiers have suffered heavy casualties, and we need to replenish food and equipment. With me,
See, there is no better way to guard Shanyang than to watch the battle situation over there with His Majesty and Guo Jinglue, waiting for changes and looking for plans!"
"Chen Gong's policy is mature and prudent, and it is a plan for the country!" Zhao Kuangyin said.
Chen Sirang was relaxed and said calmly: "As I get older, I have lost all my energy. I am not as sharp as you young people. Zhao Shijun fought twice in a row in one day and night. He ran back and forth for nearly a hundred miles and dared to fight with two thousand soldiers.
, attacking ten times the enemy at night, I’m afraid I have other ideas!”
"Don't hide it from Mr. Chen." Zhao Kuangyin stood up and took out a map and pointed on it: "After Yao Feng's defeat, he will either camp in Baoying to reorganize his army, or retreat directly to Gaoyou. I intend to join forces with Mr. Chen, select the best troops and go south, take the initiative
attack!"
Chen Sirang was still a little surprised and said: "Although Yao Feng was defeated, the army that retreated with him, plus the naval forces, and some more defeated soldiers were gathered together, and it is roughly estimated that there are still nearly 30,000 soldiers. Even if you and I join forces, we can still
The maximum number of people who can be used is four thousand. If you want to take the initiative to fight against them, I'm afraid it won't be easy!"
"Although the enemy army is numerous, they have lost their ambition and are frightened. There is nothing to fear!" Zhao Kuangyin waved his hand and said proudly: "Since our army entered Huaihe, we have won consecutive battles and victories. The Tang army is as afraid of me as a tiger! Although our army is few, but with a large army
The momentum of victory can be broken. Furthermore, from yesterday's battle we can see that Yao Feng is not a good general."
As he spoke, there was a hint of contempt in Zhao Kuangyin's tone: "According to the situation last night, if I take over the Tang army, I will choose to fight hard. The dry stronghold is broken, even if the navy is used as infantry, it can still turn the tide. But Yao Feng,
He actually chose to gather his soldiers and retreat. Although his losses were reduced, the overall situation was lost. From this, it can be seen that Yao Feng is definitely no match for our army!"
"Zhao Shijun, your ambition is commendable!" Chen Sirang stroked his beard and praised.
However, without expressing his position, he heard that Zhao Kuangyin wanted to use his Yizhou soldiers. Zhao Kuangyin was young and aggressive, and he was older, but for him, there was really no need to take risks. After all, the Tang army was not just paper.
One poke will break it, and if it succeeds, that's it. If there is a slight mistake, causing Shan Yang to suffer and affect the overall situation, then his reputation will be ruined, and he may even be accused.
Zhao Kuangyin had a quick mind and could sense Chen Sirang's attitude, and could more or less guess his mentality and concerns. With his face as usual, he followed the canal on the map southward with his finger and said: "In order to cope with our Han army's attack, roughly
It is estimated that nearly 300,000 soldiers and civilians were mobilized before and after the Puppet Tang Dynasty, and no less than 100,000 troops were lost before and after. Now the main support force of the hospital is on the western front, and His Majesty leads a large army to respond. On Huangfuhui's side, there is also Guo Shijun to resist. On the line of the canal
, except for Yao Feng's army, it is already very empty, and Yao Fengxin has been defeated. As long as we can find opportunities to defeat it again, and go south with the current..."
Following the direction of Zhao Kuangyin's index finger, Chen Sirang said in surprise: "You want to attack Yangzhou!"
"What do Mr. Chen think?" Zhao Kuangyin looked at Chen Sirang with a look in his eyes: "Yangzhou is the eastern capital of the Puppet Tang Dynasty, and it is also the Dingkou of Huainan, a place where wealth gathers. As long as it is captured, not only can the Puppet Tang Dynasty be severely damaged, but also the South
In the military merit book, we will definitely be at the forefront!"
This time, Chen Sirang's expression calmed down, he even stood up, thought carefully for a while, and said, "How sure are you?"
Zhao Kuangyin shook his head: "I can't guarantee this. I have already sent people south to investigate the situation. There will be news within two days. But before that, His Majesty reported the military situation of the puppet Tang army in Huainan. The land of Yang and Tai must be empty.
I can only say that once Yao Feng is defeated again, the chances of winning Yangzhou are very high!"
"There is still Guo Tingwei's army in Sizhou behind us. If the nail in Xuyi is not removed, why can we go south with confidence? Otherwise, even if we can capture Yangzhou, we will lose the rear and face the counterattack of the puppet Tang Dynasty. It will be difficult to defend!" After thinking about it, Chen Sirang
He pointed up and said: "In the past two days, we will go to Shanyang to reorganize the army and wait for the battle situation on Guo Shijun's side! I know that you have a brave strategy, but you have to bear the responsibility and have to act cautiously!"
Although he still did not agree, a hint of intention could be heard from Chen Sirang's words. However, Zhao Kuangyin was inevitably disappointed. After all, good opportunities were rare and soldiers were quick, so he did not say anything more and expressed his understanding.
I just felt a little emotional in my heart. If he had more available soldiers, just one thousand more, he would dare to go south.
"First report to Ambassador Guo about the situation of the war here to reassure him..." Zhao Kuangyin said.
When the two were "collaborating on a major event", soldiers came to report that there was an attack by the Tang Army's navy on the canal. Chen and Zhao were both surprised. They thought it was Yao Feng who led the army to kill them, but they learned that the enemy
The army came from the Huai River in the north and were even more surprised.
They hurried back to the city, climbed to the top of the west city together, and looked northwest. It was clearly visible that on the canal, there was a navy flying the flag of the Tang army, coming south along the river. It was not a large scale, with only fifty or sixty warships.
"It's the Sizhou Tang Army!"
"It must be Guo Tingwei's army!"
Zhao Kuangyin and Chen Sirang spoke in unison.
"Why did the Sizhou Tang Army come here!" Chen Sirang looked at Zhao Kuangyin with surprise in his tone rather than fear.
Zhao Kuangyin frowned deeply, took a deep breath, and said: "Guo Shijun and I are marching on both sides. Outside Xuyi City, there are Xuzhou Jiedu Wu Xingde and Duliangshan's more than 10,000 troops to defend and control the garrison. But the navy of the Tang Army was still ordered
Well, obviously there is a problem over there in Xuyi City!"
"Fortunately, Zhao Shijun responded in time, and Yao Feng retreated in fear of fighting. Otherwise, if such a Tang army came from upstream to help, Shanyang would be lost!" Chen Sirang breathed a sigh of relief, looking frightened.
He turned his head and looked at Zhao Kuangyin, who had a solemn expression, and said, "Mr. Zhao, the plan to go south can be put on hold for the time being!"
Zhao Kuangyin quickly adjusted his mentality and said with a wry smile: "If something happens in Sizhou, how can I ignore the overall situation and take risks? I'd better report it to Ambassador Guo and take a look at the situation in Sizhou!"
The Tang army on the canal naturally came from Sizhou, and was led by the guard Guo Tingwei himself with 3,000 soldiers. However, it was Guo Tingwei who took advantage of Guo Rong and Zhao Kuangyin to lead the army to take action, and faced the Xuzhou army that went south to break the city, and took a decisive attack.
Strategy, raid the Han army.
In the north of Xuyi City, the Han army chief general Xuzhou Jiedu Wuxingde, plus the troops he commanded under the imperial edict, had a total of 7,000 people under Xuyi City to guard and contain Guo Tingwei. There were also 2,000 Longqi troops from Duliang Mountain.
Thousands of soldiers guarded the main site. From this arrangement, it can be seen that Guo Rong valued Guo Tingwei more than Huangfuhui and Yao Feng who came to help.
Even so, something went wrong. A few years ago, Wu Xingde, the commander-in-chief of the Han army, was just an ordinary military academy in the Jin army with no more than 500 soldiers. He was able to make a fortune and jump to the town of Dazhou because he seized the opportunity and faced the challenge.
Blessed by the Northern Han Dynasty.
However, his ability to unite the army in battle and make decisions on the fly is still questionable. He is not even as good as his deputy envoy Cheng Deqin. However, when the Han army came north, it was basically undefeated. Arrogance was inevitable among the Han army, and the soldiers and horses of Xuzhou were not as good as those of Suzhou.
He was so powerful that when he faced the surprise attack led by Guo Tingwei himself, he was completely caught off guard. He was defeated in the first battle, losing more than half of his troops, and even Wu Xingde almost died in the battle.
After defeating the Xuzhou army, Guo Tingwei guarded the city with General Pi and monitored the Han army in Duliang Mountain. Later, he personally led the boat division eastward along the Huai River and entered the canal, intending to support Yao Feng and help him break Shanyang. It can be seen that Guo Tingwei
He is a visionary general, and his goal is to open up the Huai River.
However, when the excitement comes, there is no sound of killing in Shanyang...
Standing on the bank and looking into the distance, traces of war can be seen everywhere, but Shanyang City still stands on the edge of the canal, the Han flag is flying, and there is no Tang army soldier around...
"Your Majesty, the reinforcements seem to have withdrawn. Could it be that they were defeated by the Han army?" The navy commander subconsciously looked at the general who led them to a great victory against the Han.
He let out a heavy breath, his mood couldn't help but feel a little depressed, and there was a hint of desolation in his tone. Guo Tingwei said: "The sun is hard to set, please pass my order and return to Xuyi!"
The boat division turned around and headed back against the current. Guo Tingwei knew that his efforts were in vain again. There would be a fierce battle on the Xuyi side. No matter what went wrong with the reinforcements, at least there would be room for him to move on the Sizhou side.
Even smaller.
After the Tang Army's navy withdrew northward, Chen Sirang and Guo Tingwei were temporarily relieved in Shanyang. And that night, Zhao Kuangyin received Guo Rong's war report and a military order.
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