Compared with the smooth advancement of the Wei army's main force, the Northern Qi Jinyang troops were less successful.
Although this was the Qi Army's home field, the Wei Army's strength was beyond their imagination. Although the previous retreat had successfully attracted the Wei Army out of Qinyuan, the Qi Army also lost its home field advantage to a certain extent.
In particular, the vanguard brigade led by King Wuxing and King Xiucheng, a pair of royal treasures, was defeated, which enabled the Wei army to quickly establish a foothold in Wusu City and quickly control the surrounding dangerous places. It is even more obvious that this time they abandoned the city to lure the enemy.
The plan was somewhat self-defeating.
After all, as the Wei army took the initiative to attack, no one knew where their appetite would end. It was a logical military route to conquer Wusu City and then follow up with the main force and then continue to attack Shangdang.
Taking this situation as a sign of the success of the strategy is somewhat flattering to one's own face. The most basic point is that if the Wei army's advance was caused by the trick, then the Qi army should now have the means and means to restrain the opponent.
ability.
But the fact is that the current Jinyang Division cannot even get close to Wusu City. At least in terms of controlling the dangerous strongholds around Wusu City, the Qi Army failed to achieve its expected goal, and the situation was somewhat out of control.
Of course, no one dared to talk about these issues in front of Qi Lord Gao Yang, but even so, the army had been stationary in Wuxiang City for many days without making any progress, and Gao Yang's mood had become agitated in recent days.
The sense of control over people and things that he had created by torturing his brother-in-law and leading the army all the way south was diluted as the battle situation got out of control. This inevitably made Gao Yang become sensitive and irritable, eager to re-establish himself.
authority. Therefore, after beheading Wuxing King Gaopu, Gao Yang enforced military law more and more harshly, causing panic in the entire Wuxing city.
However, he was able to intimidate his subordinates by exerting power here, but the hostile Wei army was not affected by this and still acted according to its own rhythm. Its main force successfully advanced into Wusu City.
"Your Majesty, the main force of the Qiang thieves has entered Wusu, and Shangdang is in turmoil. It will be difficult for our division to stay in Wuxiang. Is it necessary to turn south to join forces with the Pingyuan King to attack the thieves?"
Knowing that the enemy's main force had taken a big step forward, the rest of the soldiers were intimidated by the military power and did not dare to speak out. Only the experienced King of Anding, He Baren, was recommended by the masses and bit the bullet to speak to Gao Yang.
Hearing He Baren's words, a hint of gloom suddenly flashed across Gao Yang's face. The next battle would be most beneficial to the Northern Qi Dynasty. Naturally, the main force of the Wei army was lingering near Wusu City, while the Northern Qi Jinyang and Shangdang groups
The troops and horses attacked from the north and south, leaving the main force of the Wei army to be attacked from both sides.
However, the execution of tactics during this period was greatly hindered. Important strongholds such as Duanliang City could not be conquered, making it difficult for Jinyang's army to approach Wusu City.
Now that the main force of the enemy has arrived in Wusu City, without being threatened by the army in the north, continuing south to attack the Shangdang area is naturally the next step. If the Jinyang Division stops here again, it can only be done by
The Shangdang troops led by Duan Shao faced the enemy alone, so the Jinyang division and brigade went south to join forces and jointly face the enemy is the most rational and realistic choice at the moment.
But in this way, it is tantamount to admitting that Gao Yang's previous tactical thinking was wrong. Gao Yang, who is eager to re-establish his authority and improve his control, is naturally unwilling to admit such mistakes.
"In both the south and the north, we are attacking the enemy. The king is eager to go south. Could it be that he has some winning strategy to offer?"
After listening to He Baren's advice, Gao Yang did not make an immediate decision, but rolled his eyelids, looked at He Baren and said coldly.
As a reform-through-labor prisoner with a criminal record, He Baren knew that such a job was a waste of his life, but the current situation was clearly unfavorable. If the stalemate continued, it would only further delay the opportunity to fight.
Seeing that the emperor was still embarrassed to admit his previous mistakes, He Baren could only bite the bullet and continue: "His Majesty the former used a trick to lure the enemy into a trap, and the Qiang thieves followed the trick. However, due to the unfavorable outcome of the subsequent battle between the armies, the aggressive
As a result, most of the dangerous places in the territory were occupied by thieves, making it difficult for our army to go directly to Wusu. Although the plan was clever, those who were ordered failed to use it to its fullest..."
Xue Guyan, who had just returned to Wuxiang City after suffering a setback in Duanliang City, was unhappy when he heard that He Baren was going to bring trouble to them, the frontline soldiers. He hurriedly turned sideways and said loudly: "I have received my order.
, all worked together to fight. A few days ago, they intercepted and killed thousands of thieves at the foot of Duanliang City, and killed several Qiang generals in formation. Although they did not complete their merits, it was not a disadvantage in the battle! On the contrary, the former Wusu City took over the former
The orderer failed to understand the holy will deeply and gave all the advantages of the victory to thieves, adding many difficulties to the advancement of the current army!"
"I'm wronged, I... When I left Wusu City, I already informed the two kings that they needed to seize the victory around Wusu City as soon as possible. However, the city-building king rushed in rashly, and the Wuxing king delayed the military plan, causing all places to be destroyed.
Being supported by thieves is really not my fault, I beg your majesty for a clear warning!"
When Wei Tao and King Wuxing retreated together in defeat, King Wuxing was executed but he was not blamed. He was secretly lucky in his heart, but he didn't expect that another blame would fall on him at this time. Naturally, he did not dare to neglect it.
He hurriedly kowtowed to the ground and defended loudly. Seeing that His Majesty the Emperor's face became more and more ugly, he hurriedly said: "Even though I am guilty, I beg you to stay here and join the battle to fight the enemy bravely one day, in order to repay the favor of the Lord!"
The generals passed the blame, and although there was still no debate on who should be primarily responsible for this, at least the emperor's responsibility as a decision-maker seemed to have become smaller. It was all problems at the execution stage.
Gao Yang's character is inherently arrogant and sensitive, and such a character has never been absolutely fair and rational, and he pays special attention to his own inner feelings.
When he realized that he could avoid the embarrassing situation of admitting his mistakes and blaming himself, he became tolerant. He looked at a few people and frowned and said: "At present, a powerful enemy is approaching. We should respond to the enemy with one heart. You are all generals of the country. Such a simple truth should not be ignored."
I don’t know! The founder of the stable kingdom, the old man, can be exempted from punishment. You two have done their best and received ten sticks, and then come back to discuss matters after you feel calm!"
Compared with the recent punishments of frequent killings, the punishment of just ten strokes of the military stick was too light. Fearing that the emperor had changed his mind, the two men hurriedly apologized and hurriedly got up and walked out to receive the stick.
After repelling the generals who were criticizing each other, Gao Yang looked at He Baren and sighed and said: "Don't I understand what the king has said? Li Boshan's stubborn enemy is cunning and cunning, and he is not an easy person. Although I have fought against him for the first time, I still don't dare to underestimate the enemy."
The plan is set, and if it is suddenly changed, regardless of whether the morale will be reduced, the thief will also be unpredictable in his plans!"
When He Baren heard that the emperor had regained some of his upright attitude and was willing to discuss matters with others, he felt slightly relieved, and then he said again: "Everyone knows that the Qiang thieves are cunning. But they are only as powerful as others, so they try to use treacherous tricks."
To complement each other, if there is a huge gap between them, even if there is a conspiracy, it will be difficult to succeed..."
At this point, he paused for a moment, and when he secretly noticed that the emperor's expression was normal, he spoke again: "Now we have a huge army of tens of thousands, and our soldiers are all brave and strong, and they are willing to fight to the death to defend the country! In this battle, we are going to fight to the death."
Even if the thieves are the first to provoke, they will be unable to sustain their arrogant tactics. As for me, I have my back to the country's gate and supplies are nearby. However, with a strong army and a large number of people displaying and fighting, if the thieves' treacherous plan cannot be carried out, what is the use of the thieves?
For fear!
In the past, Emperor Taizu relied on this hero when his powerful army was defeated, and achieved such great deeds that no one in the world can compete with him. Although the Qiang thieves are evil, how are they compared to the Zhu family? Their successors are nothing more than the Kansai Black Otter. The foundation is broken, and the hearts of the people are not
Hehe. And the great achievements of your father and brother, whom Your Majesty relies on, have become more and more prosperous in history. When Your Majesty looks upon the world, this beast is just a pawn in the black otter tent, how difficult is it to defeat it!"
Gao Yang never liked others talking about his father and brother's career in front of him, so he was alienated from those veterans who relied on their seniority to rely on their seniority.
But now he is facing a truly powerful enemy, and he is no longer as brave as he was in his early years. He was worried about gains and losses. Now when he heard He Baren's words, the uneasiness in his heart gradually disappeared, and his mood changed again.
You have to be inspired and determined.
Yes, his father and brother relied on this Jinyang army to build their careers, and he relied on it to complete the great achievement of usurping the Wei Dynasty and founding the country. Later, he fought in various parties and defeated all powerful enemies. Li Boshan, a mere Li Boshan, is in the same line.
Compared with his great achievements, he is just a person who took advantage of the situation and rose up, so why should he be afraid!
"Wang's good words are sobering. They are really the treasures left by Taizu to me. When I fight against the thieves in the future, Wang should lead an army for me and act alone. I will be full of ambition and achieve great feats again!"
The change in his mood made Gao Yang's gaze towards He Baren become much kinder. It was no longer just a way of bullying him, but a look of respect and reliance on him.
After hearing this, He Baren's expression froze slightly, but he quickly nodded and said, "As long as I have the mission of the king, why should I be afraid of wearing armor!"
After He Baren's encouragement and persuasion, Gao Yang no longer stubbornly stayed in Wuxiang and tried to launch an offensive from the north of Wusu City. Instead, he decided to go south to join forces with Duan Shao, relying on his strong troops and home field advantage.
, destroy your opponent through frontal battlefield battles!