Chapter 139 Wang Zhaoyuan: This is a fighter plane
"The capture of the Qianzhai does not mean that the Xiaomantian Stronghold has been broken!" Xiang Xun said from a high position, able to clearly view the situation in the Qianzhai and see the movements of the Shu army.
Looking from a distance, we can see that after the capture of Zhaiguan, the Shu army fell into chaos, but under the command of the general, they quickly retreated towards the higher and more dangerous Zhongzhai.
After experiencing it again and proving the strong will and attack power of the Han army, Shu general Wang Shenchao personally led his men to break off the rear, tried his best to resist the advancing Han army, bought a certain amount of time, and decisively retreated back, and successfully retreated into the Zhongzhai.
Close the door and continue to stick to it.
When the Han army entered the front stronghold, they needed to make short-term adjustments, kill the remaining warriors, rotate the leading soldiers, and reorganize the formation. The speed was very fast, and although Wang Shenchao didn't have much time left, he still lost the front stronghold.
A truly tight line of defense was organized on the wall of Zhongzhai.
The Zhongzhai stood high, and with the blessing of swords and soldiers, it became more ferocious and terrifying. The chill reflected on the swords and guns was much colder than that of Liangqiu. This inevitably cooled the emotions and blood of the soldiers. With the support of Li Yan, Han Jixun
Lead the men and launch a second round of attacks on Xiaomantian Village.
"It seems that Wang Shenchao has already prepared for the method of defending the stronghold!" Seeing the change in the situation of attacking the stronghold, Wang Quanbin's expression became more serious: "In the past, the delay in the stronghold caused casualties and depleted the morale of our army. We could not defend it.
, decisively retreated to Zhongzhai. As we went higher, the terrain became narrower and narrower. Our army was greatly restricted, and fewer troops were invested. The soldiers' climbing also consumed more energy.
Once the spirit is exhausted, they will inevitably return in vain. If the Shu army is brave enough, they can take advantage of the situation and attack from a high position. If they are not careful, they can cause a rout for my attacking soldiers. They can even recapture the front stronghold in one fell swoop.
Then repeat.
In this way, as long as we have enough troops, food, grass, ordnance, and maintain morale in Xiaomantian Village, if we want to break through the village, we won't be able to defeat it without killing five thousand people. What's more, even if we fight to the death, it will be in vain!
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Wang Quanbin's words explained the Shu army's calculations. Of course, what he said was the ideal state that the Shu army expected. The generals of the Han army are not stupid. The battle situation, situation, and casualties will naturally change if they reach a certain level.
Tactics.
However, the current stronghold attack is still in progress. For the Han soldiers, it is more difficult, more bloody, and has greater casualties than the former stronghold.
After only thinking for a moment, Xiang Xun immediately ordered: "Deploy three thousand crossbowmen from other armies, one thousand into the front camp, shoot to suppress the enemy in the middle camp, and the remaining two thousand behind to support the rotation. Send an order to Zhang Mei
, arrange for people to carry 100,000 arrows to Qianzhai. Tell the soldiers, don’t begrudge bows and arrows. As long as your hands are still strong, you can still draw the bow and load the crossbow, let me shoot at the stronghold!"
"yes!"
After giving the order, Xiang Xun's calm gaze couldn't help but cast towards the southeast. The more intense the frontal attack and defense progress, the more effective the hidden real killing move will be, and the more destructive it will be.
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In the southeast of Shuzhai, almost to its side, Gao Huaide led the army and was already hiding here, ready to go. Yesterday evening, he had secretly lurked five miles outside Shuzhai and sent a few soldiers who were good at walking in the mountains.
As a dead soldier, he went down the mountain, contacted Xiang Xun, and arranged to attack Xiaomantian Village.
The specific time was not set, but the sound of fighting was the signal of the agreement. With Gao Huaide's movement in place, Xiang Xun did not hesitate much and chose to launch the attack overnight. For Gao Huaide's extraordinary force, delaying
The longer it lasts, the greater the risk of exposure.
The dense shade of trees was the best cover for the army to lurk. He leaned against a tree trunk and closed his eyes to recuperate. The sound of killing on the side of the mountain seemed to be a hypnotic and calming accompaniment. It was just his fingers that kept tapping on his knees.
On, the frequency is not low.
"Captain! It's been more than two hours, why don't you launch an attack yet?" Compared to Gao Huaide's calmness, veteran He Jianjian seemed a little restless and walked up to him again and asked.
"Old general, don't be anxious! We only have one chance to attack, and we must ensure that we can achieve full success. Otherwise, if the attack fails, the Shu army will be well prepared and the offensive will be frustrated!" Gao Huaide said solemnly.
Detouring three hundred miles and attacking the enemy's rear is a surprising and dangerous strategy, but when the matter comes, what is needed is Gao Huaide's calm and prudent judgment! As for the cooperation between the two armies, it depends on the tacit understanding between the two generals
Already.
Finally opening his eyes, Gao Huaide stood up and climbed up a huge rock in three or two steps. He looked outside the ridge and found that the autumn sun was high and was about to reach its peak. Then, without thinking, he stretched out his hand and pointed at Sichuan Village and said sternly: "Send the order,
Move quickly to attack the stronghold and destroy it in one fell swoop!"
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"yes!"
Having rested enough and endured enough suffering in the mountains, less than four thousand capable soldiers, led by Gao Huaide and He Xianjian, attacked Xiaomantian Village in Shu and launched a fatal blow.
As for the remaining troops, they learned that Miangu was empty, so they followed Guo Jin's suggestion and divided their troops to the southwest, then took a detour to capture Miangu City.
Xiaomantian Zhongzhai, the sound of killing is still there, a new group of soldiers rushed to the village, under the cover of bows and crossbows, stepping on the blood and bones, launched an attack on Shuzhai. The high and solid fence of the village was like a ghost gate, swallowing
The dense arrows shot towards the village walls one after another. The densely packed spaces between the village walls turned into a forest of arrows.
Under the central stronghold, there was already a thick layer of corpses piled up, and the same was true on the stronghold. Facing the crazy attack of the Han army, Wang Shenchao tried his best to keep calm, but he could not help but feel panic in his heart. If it were not for this dangerous fortress, his subordinates would
How could it be the opponent of the Han army? Huaide's army was already exhausted and suffered nearly a thousand casualties. It was replaced by the Southwest Army, and the offensive was as fierce as ever.
On the stronghold, under the free fire of the Han army's bows and crossbows, the Shu army suffered heavy casualties. Wang Shenchao was hit by an arrow, but he did not dare to retreat. As long as there was any looseness, the Han army would definitely take advantage of the opportunity to climb.
superior.
As time went by, the resistance of Zhongzhai began to become difficult, and the Shu soldiers on the stronghold began to panic. While he was struggling to command the defense, Wang Shenchao couldn't help but feel that the Han army was so desperate.
His attack aroused doubts, how could he go all out without any temptation as soon as he came up, without leaving any room for error?
In the strong smell of blood and the fierce shouts of killing, seeing the fierce northern soldiers who were fighting against the arrows and rocks on the stronghold without risking their lives, although Wang Shenchao knew that the Han army could not sustain such an attack for a long time,
As long as he can resist, the stronghold will be protected.
However, cognition is cognition, and the shock in the heart cannot be completely suppressed. Xiaomantian's Shu army was only four thousand, so when Wang Shenchao sent an order to mobilize the last two battalions of reserve troops to defend, they sent troops to attack the general army. When Mantianzhai called for help, it received bad news.
A Han army crossed the southeast slope and raided the rear camp. The fence was broken. In fact, there was no need to report it. The sound of killing from the side and rear was enough to shock the Shu army fighting on the front line.
Under the sudden change, Wang Shenchao's face showed a complicated emotion, and the corners of his mouth were full of bitterness. Although he didn't know where the Han army bypassed Mantian Ridge, he understood why the Han army attacked with all its strength as soon as they came up. , fierce attack, and the Xiaomantian stronghold will be destroyed. Once the North Ridge is broken, how can the South Ridge be saved?
At noon, when the Han army was storming Xiaomantian Village, Wang Zhaoyuan had just arrived at Damantian Village. He didn't care much and directly inquired about the fighting situation.
Wang Zhaoyuan did not show off his authority, but his self-righteous familiarity made the atmosphere a bit awkward. He pointed his finger north and said in a sincere tone: "I was very worried when I heard that the Han army was attacking the stronghold, so I immediately accelerated my way north. Now the situation of the war is how?"
In the sky-filled ridge, the sound of killing could be heard faintly in the north. Zhao Chongtao said to Wang Zhaoyuan: "Wang Shenchao came to report that he had abandoned the front stronghold and retreated to the middle stronghold, causing a lot of casualties to the Han army. The fighting came from You can tell from the sound that the fierce battle is in full swing and has lasted for an hour. If Wang Shenchao holds on, the Han army will surely suffer heavy casualties!"
Hearing what he said, Wang Zhaoyuan suddenly looked unhappy and said, "Are you just relying on guesswork to judge the enemy's situation? The battle is going on ahead, have you gone to check?"
Zhao Chongtao was not afraid of Wang Zhaoyuan. He was not polite. Zhao immediately pushed back: "The order given by Privy Council Wang to this general is to guard Damantian Ridge!"
"If the Small Mantian Ridge is lost, how can the Great Mantian Ridge be preserved?" Wang Zhaoyuan said sternly.
"If there is a loss in Damantian Ridge, who will Privy Wang be blamed for?" Zhao Chongtao said coldly.
"You are brave!"
"You are presumptuous!"
The general immediately strangled him, and the surrounding generals quickly tried to persuade him: "General Xiaoling Wang is currently fighting a bloody battle with the Han army. The general should not start another dispute!"
Taking a deep breath to calm down his excitement, Wang Zhaoyuan decided not to argue with him for the time being, and said bluntly: "General Zhao is in a difficult situation. I will go there myself to encourage the soldiers!"
After finishing speaking, he was about to lead the people to leave. A sweaty military officer ran up to him under the guidance. He took a breath and reported: "The Han army attacked fiercely without hesitation. Both sides suffered heavy casualties. We are afraid that Xiaoling will not be able to support it. General Wang asks for reinforcements." !”
Wang Zhaoyuan inquired about the battle situation again and came to the conclusion that the Han army was attacking with all its strength. Instead of worrying, he was overjoyed and said to the generals: "The Han army is too arrogant and intends to seize my Xiaomantian Village in one fell swoop. They are so willing to take casualties. , it will not last long, our fighter plane is coming!"
Wang Zhaoyuan beamed with joy and said to the military academy asking for help: "You immediately go back to Xiaomantianling and reply to Wang Shenchao, telling him to hold on to the camp. I will immediately separate the defenders at Shendu and go to support him first!"
"yes!"
The Jialing River in the Mantianling area has several turns. Among them, in the south of the small Mantianzhai, there is a ferry called Shendu with Fuliang connecting the two sides. The Shu army also set up a stronghold there to connect the north and the south.
After leaving the military academy, Wang Zhaoyuan was overjoyed, laughed a few times, and said to Zhao Chongtao and others: "Generals, organize your army immediately! We should move north as quickly as possible, and wait for the Han army's energy to wear off before we can counterattack. Even if we cannot defeat the Han army in one fell swoop, we can still
Inflict heavy damage on them. Perhaps, we can decide the outcome in one battle, and this battle does not need to be postponed for too long!"
Seeing Wang Zhaoyuan's energetic expression, Zhao Chongtao frowned slightly and said: "Privy Privy Wang, don't underestimate the Han army! The previous strategy was to stick to the dangerous stronghold in the sky. When Xiaoling is in emergency, reinforcements are enough. Why change the strategy and take the initiative to attack?"
"Don't I know how powerful the Han army is? However, as General Zhao, as a general, don't you know that soldiers have no constant momentum and water has no constant shape, but they can move according to the situation and adapt to changes. If there is a fighting opportunity, you should take the initiative to seize it, otherwise, sit back and wait.
The situation is self-constrained, and we will end up with a mediocre general!" Wang Zhaoyuan said lightly. Talking about this, he was very confident: "Furthermore, a bloody battle in Xiaoling will cause heavy casualties. When the Han army is defeated, we need to be arrogant.
We will mobilize troops to supplement our forces!"
Zhao Chongtao and others looked at each other and went down to organize the troops. You are the commander-in-chief. What you said makes sense. Please listen to it for now.
There are tens of thousands of soldiers in the villages in Damantian. Driven by Wang Zhaoyuan, they gathered 3,000 soldiers at a not very fast speed to prepare for reinforcements from the north and look for fighters to defeat the Han army!