Qu Wutong led his army immediately to the southeast and entered Jiazhou. It was exactly the same as the large-scale fleeing phenomenon encountered by Zhu Biao's army. He originally had more than 30,000 men, but soon there were only 20,000 strong.
The people of Quwutong were still wise, knowing that it is better to block than to sparse, and did not take strong measures after seeing a large number of soldiers fleeing. Therefore, when he led the army westward into the mountainous area at the junction of the two states, he was hungry and thirsty along the way. , stayed at Xiaoxing overnight, and walked for eight days before crossing the 200-mile mountainous road marked on the map. When the entire army arrived at Peijiang to set up camp, there were only 15,600 soldiers and horses left. .
Nearly five thousand soldiers escaped from the team during the eight-day march in the mountains. Some of them even deserted on the sixth or seventh day. They may not have enough food to eat during the few days' journey back. The reluctance to leave home and the lack of hope for the future still crush their hearts!
On the other side of the Peijiang River, Gao Ding, the prefect of Lu, led an army of more than 10,000 men and was waiting in strict formation to prevent the Song army from Dong'an from going north to join Zhu Biao, and to prevent Zhu Biao's army from going south to join Qu Wutong. These were two strategic decisions of equal weight.
While Song Mei and others were building the Bawu Fort-Yunshui Defense Line, the Gaoding Department was also firmly guarding the edge of the Peijiang River.
Qu Wutong had only one way forward. Not to mention the Quanzhou Army outside the mountains behind him, but the eight-day mountain road back was enough for his entire team to collapse.
But how can he cross the river? He doesn't know how many troops there are in Haoding, and he doesn't know how to distribute police posts. However, it is definitely necessary for the Song army to cut wood and make boats during the confrontation. Maybe Zhu Shuai comes back to save him. Himself, otherwise why did he point him to this road in the first place?
Qu Wutong and Gao Ding stalemate on both sides of the Peijiang River for five or six days, and Gao Ding began to be unable to sit still. Because he knew that Zhu Biao had broken the Bawu Fort, and the army entered the Dianjiang River and entered Langxiang County in a short time. We will drive to the lower reaches of Peijiang River in the next day...
At that time, Zhu Biao only needs to cross the river at the lower reaches of the Peijiang River, and then go up the river to attack his army. How can Gao Ding, who only has 10,000 men in his hands, be able to withstand this?
"Although the Song army is rootless, Zhu Biao must not be underestimated." When Gaoding raised his troops to confront Qu Wutong, he was full of bravery. Did he have the danger of Peijiang in hand? He gathered along the river early. For all the fishing boats within a few dozen miles, so what if the Song army had 100,000 soldiers?
Qu Wutong, who has climbed the mountain for eight days, is still planning to take Song Jun to continue climbing the mountain to the lower reaches of Peijiang? The distance of a hundred miles in the mountain is not long, but after leaving the mountain, it is Dianjiang. Fan Zhao took him away Isn't it a piece of cake to hold off the exhausted Qu Wutong with some of Dianjiang's military strength, but still with the remaining strength? An attack must be launched against Qu Wutong, and Dianjiang County must send troops to support him.
Gao Ding thought about it and realized that he had to do this if he wanted to protect himself in the face of the direct threat from Zhu Biao from Langxiang County.
Reinforcements from Dianjiang County came very quickly, but there were only 5,000 troops. By then, Zhu Biao had already rushed to the southern border of Langxiang County, and the rear troops of Bawu Fort were also passing through Langxiang at high speed.
"Brother Yong means..." In the military tent, Gao Ding frowned when he saw Yong Liang leading troops to help. Is it too risky to move the entire army across the river to attack Song Dynasty?
Although Qu Wutong's reputation is not that great and he is thousands of miles away from Zhu Biao, he is a general under the King of Song after all. He also tried his best to protect Cangsong Pass. How could Gao Ding feel a little worried about his own attack? Not worried?
If there was no danger from Zhu Biao above his head, he would not fight Qu Wutong at all, unless Qu Wutong raised his own troops to attack. With the danger of Peijiang, instead of risking a fight, it is better to be honest They were guarding by the river.
"If we don't take risks, do we have to wait to be attacked by Song Ni from both sides?" Of course Yong Liang understood what Gao Ding was worried about. But the situation depends on people! Song Mei's 20,000 soldiers can be said to be the most powerful force among the counties in Jiazhou except Fan Zhao. Apart from the 50,000 elite troops, they were the most well-trained troops. In the end, they were wiped out in one battle, and the people who were attacked were completely caught off guard.
"There are many soldiers who fled under Qu Wutong's tent. Today, the number of troops and horses is less than half of what they were when they left Dong'an. They also traveled through the mountains for many days and were trapped by the river for many days, unable to do anything. This shows how high the morale of his army is now. Feeling depressed."
"I have heard that there is a brave general under the high envoy named Meng Hai. He is seven feet long and has a ferocious face. He can carry a halberd in the sky and has the courage of ten thousand people. Why not let him be the vanguard and fight the first battle? , watch the victory or defeat, and test the strength of the Song army on the other side before we make a decision?"
Gao Ding took a deep look at Yong Liang and said, "I will follow Brother Yong's wishes." Then he sent someone to summon Meng Hai and ordered him to go down and order his troops to be the vanguard and cross the river tomorrow to fight the Song army.
"Sir, don't worry, General Yong. We will take Qu Wutong's head tomorrow." Meng Hai, a martial arts champion in Jiazhou, has always been famous for his bravery and prestige. Compared with Song Mei, he is not more powerful than Song Mei. According to a county, it is because he has a relatively junior qualification and has no chance to fight against thieves. Now he is just a military commander for Malu County.
As soon as Yong Liang bowed his hand to Gaoding, Meng Hai turned around and left.
On the second day, the sky became brighter. Meng Hai led his five thousand soldiers and horses to leave his camp, boarded more than a hundred large and small boats on the riverside, and went straight to the other side of the Peijiang River to kill them.
Gaoding and Yongliang each led five thousand troops and deployed them in Peijiang to respond.
"Report to the general that the enemy general Meng Hai has led five thousand troops to call for formation."
As soon as Meng Hai's army crossed the river, the news reached Qu Wutong's ears. After thinking for a moment, Qu Wutong gave up the idea of attacking halfway across the river and ordered the Song army to give up the beach on the riverside and the entire army to retreat to the main camp. The Song Army's camp was five miles away from the river. This was to prevent sneak attacks and harassment by the Jiazhou Army who occupied the water conservancy. There were rafts and bamboo rafts all over the ground.
"Send an order to Li Kai to lead three thousand troops to meet the enemy. They must be defeated but not allowed to win. Lead Meng Hai to the valley five miles to the right of the camp."
"Order Liu Yi and Sima Cuo to each lead three thousand troops to ambush in the valley, and be sure to capture all the enemy troops. The rest of the troops are ready to go. After Meng Hai has taken the bait, they will follow the general to block the Jiazhou army. The rear team.”
Meng Hai was very good at martial arts. He was a martial arts champion in Jiazhou, so he was naturally proficient in the art of war. However, Qu Wuantong first collapsed on the shore without a fight, and then Li Kai's troops fled. It was expected that Meng Hai would no longer have any doubts.
Moreover, Qu Wutong's troops had been parked on the bank of the Peijiang River for nearly ten days. There was not much food stored in the army, and the morale of the army was really very low. Li Kai's 'defeat' did not involve Qu Wutong at all. If you give special instructions and engage in a peaceful battle, it will be a complete defeat without any pretense.
The east bank of the Peijiang River, which had been quiet for many days, was filled with loud killing sounds. Meng Hai sent his troops straight towards the Song army's stronghold. Three thousand Song troops came out to block the way, but they were vulnerable and the soldiers fled. After interrogating dozens of prisoners, Meng Hai led the army and felt relieved. He boldly pursued and killed him, but he was nowhere to be seen again.
"Let me go, uncle, I will leave on my own." Before he was escorted into the tent, Meng Hai's rough voice had already reached Qu Wutong's ears.
With a sway of his arms and a shake of his shoulders, Meng Hai, who was severely beaten and injured, barely shook off the hands of the two Song soldiers behind him who were holding his shoulders, and strode into the Chinese military tent.
Looking at Meng Hai who was in a state of embarrassment despite losing his armor, but with a proud face, Qu Wutong smiled and asked, "Are you willing to surrender?"
In the large tent, all the civil and military personnel under Qu Wutong were present, including Chief Shi Jiang Yiwei, Military Officer Fei Tong, Chief Secretary Ma Guangyu, Generals Li Kai, Liu Yi, Sima Cuo, and Dong Zhiping, all lined up on the left and right.
Counting the soldiers in the tent, more than a dozen pairs of contemptuous eyes greeted Meng Hai who had just walked in. As he strode into the tent, Meng Hai "saw" pairs of contemptuous eyes as soon as he looked up. His eyes immediately filled with anger, and his eyes were as wide as a bull's eye, looking at the people in the tent with burning anger.
But it cannot be denied that while he was angry, Meng Hai also felt a little ashamed. After all, he was captured by the people in the tent. Thinking about it, the aura on his body could not help but be frightening. I am a lot less convinced, but more ashamed. I am the top scholar in martial arts, but I was captured by a group of martial arts scholars, and even implicated five thousand soldiers.
"Kill or behead, it's up to you. But if you want me, Meng Hai, to surrender to the thieves, don't even think about it." Meng Hai's aura that had just shrunk suddenly grew wildly in these two sentences, and his whole body was filled with aura. The stock is strong and unyielding.
"He still has some backbone, and he has not lost the face of Wu Zhuangyuan." Qu Wutong chuckled, and did not give Meng Hai a chance to speak again. He waved his hand and said, "Take him down."
Meng Hai was instantly angered by Qu Wutong's contempt, and was about to open his mouth to retort. Four personal guards had already rushed in from behind and to the left, with swords on their necks, so he could not speak again.
"What do you think?" As soon as Meng Hai exited the tent, Qu Wutong turned to ask.
"General, in today's battle with Gaoding, Yong Liang must have deliberately used Meng Hai to test his sword. Otherwise, the 10,000 troops and horses behind him should not have only made slight contact with our army and then retreated. Although the leader was led by Meng Hai recklessly joined our army, but excluding the troops who set up ambush, there are only four to five thousand people on the riverside..."
"Hurry up." As soon as Meng Hai heard this, he was pushed hard by Song Bing in the back. Because of his uncertainty and serious injury, the force of the soldier's push actually made him stagger forward two steps. He stopped, looked back at the soldiers holding swords and guns tightly, and could only spit into the ground and move forward. Faintly, he heard again - the Song Army seemed to have only arranged less than a thousand people to fight in the woods by the river. He bluffed under the flag and pretended that a large number of troops were ambushing behind four or five thousand troops on the river. This was a clever plan, and Meng Hai had to agree. "Of course, I am really the governor of Gao, who was used to test the power of the Song army's sword." Is it?"
After tossing and turning all night, Meng Hai couldn't let go of the worries in his heart.
Early the next morning, I saw Sima Cuo coming to the tent and calling out Meng Haiyan: "The new emperor is unethical, does not love his brothers and sisters, has no sympathy for the living people, and acts recklessly, which is the path to his own destruction.
My lord, the King of Song Dynasty, first revolted in the world, which brought peace to the world and restored a clear and sunny day in the Great Zhou Dynasty. General Qu knew that Governor Gao cherished the people and was strict in the law, which was the best government. I can't bear to see him go astray. Today Letting you go back can make Governor Gao return early and avoid catastrophe." (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)
